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Covid-19 is a Stress Test for the Insurance Industry. Data is Your Best Defense

By Sharon Bell posted 4 days ago
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The combination of a modern insurance software platform and DataOps ensures a faster, more efficient experience for customers, brokers, and agents. Read about how one California-based insurance organization reconciles 100% of claims within 45 days with DataOps. This article was originally published on the Delphix website here May 13, 2020 Property and casualty insurers are in the business of helping people and companies recover from sticky and sometimes perilous situations. As policyholders look to quickly pivot with the changing realities, insurance companies need an agile response to uncertain environments. Established insurance ...
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Solving the Data Challenge is the Answer to Education’s Innovation Test

By Lenore Adam posted 11 days ago
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Most educational institutions today are merely surviving with digital tools, when they could be thriving through data-driven innovation. This article was originally published on the Delphix website here May 07, 2020 Well before the advent of the Covid-19 crisis, digital tools were making their way into education. But fast-forward to the pandemic crisis, and it’s clear that the $600 billion-plus higher education industry must shift to an approach many have resisted: remote learning. Many initiatives, particularly in higher ed, have fallen short for a variety of reasons— lack of investment , nascent digital fluency among faculty, ...
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A Modern Day Love Story: DevOps and DataOps

By Matthew Yeh posted 18 days ago
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As hundreds of thousands of people know, dating site eharmony is very good at pairing two people looking for love. Thanks to DevOps and DataOps, the company is moving faster, making better decisions, and shipping better experiences to their customers. This article was originally published on the Delphix website here April 29, 2020 Consumers today expect ease, utility, and simplicity as part of the customer experience. And that means the margin of error is razor-thin for businesses. In fact, 32 percent of consumers say they would stop doing business with a brand they loved just after one bad experience. But online dating giant ...
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Introducing the Delphix DataOps Advocacy Program

By Michael Torok posted 30 days ago
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Let me start by being completely honest: there are a lot of advocacy programs out there. There are a lot of advocacy programs that are completely centered on you doing something for the company for which you are the advocate. This was not the vision we had. Actually, we want to spin that on its head and focus on being your advocate. This is not about Delphix, it is about you. You are the DataOps movement. You are the person who saves the day in the dead of night while the people who depend on you are fast asleep. You are the one that test the failover of your servers, including your database servers, and ensures there is no corruption. You are the one ...
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Delphix Partner Spotlight on tdglobal

By Lenore Adam posted 06-09-2020
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Global technology consulting firm tdglobal specializes in enterprise software and managed service solutions tailored to digital and data transformation initiatives. We spoke with Chief Operating Officer Wayne Borcher and Director of Data Management Tommy Erlank on how they enable customers to use data as a strategic asset and build their digital ecosystems. This article was originally published on the Delphix website here April 27, 2020 Tell us about your primary area of expertise and the types of customers you work with. tdglobal serves customers in almost every industry. Our portfolio of clients include finance, telco, insurance, ...
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You’re One Unsecured Testing Environment Away From a Digital Attack

By Woody Evans posted 06-02-2020
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Whether it’s during Covid-19 or not, security threats loom at every corner. Here are top data security tips for appdev teams to mitigate the risk of data loss and avoid being shut down by digital attacks while working remotely. This article was originally published on the Delphix website here April 21, 2020 In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses have found themselves in the middle of the world’s largest work-from-home experiment—essentially running a virtual company. In fact, Gartner predicts more than 70 percent of companies plan to permanently shift to more remote work post-coronavirus. This new reality is surfacing ...
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Linking Striped Sybase Backups under Different Directories

By Jatinder Luthra posted 05-20-2020
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Delphix supports striped backups for Sybase. For a source database with striped backups present under the same location or same base directory, we can specify the base path and list all stripes under Backup Files, during dSource creation. /opt/backups/sampledb/samdb1.dmp /opt/backups/sampledb/samdb2.dmp /opt/backups/sampledb/samdb3.dmp /opt/backups/sampledb/samdb4.dmp /opt/backups/sampledb/samdb5.dmp In some situations, customers have striped backups for a Sybase source database with the same name for each stripe under different directories something similar as below- /DUMP1/SYB/testdb.dmp ...
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Covid-19 and Beyond: Is Your Data Security Strategy Based on Fact—Or Myth?

By Himanshu Pawar posted 05-19-2020
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As the majority of enterprise employees work from home to help slow the spread of Covid-19, it brings new data security challenges. Learn the truth behind the most common enterprise data security myths—and what you actually need to know to handle sensitive data with confidence, whether you’re home or in the office. This article was originally published on the Delphix website here April 6, 2020 We’ve all heard our share of urban myths. Most—like “coffee can stunt your growth”—have little basis in fact. While the coffee myth is an example of one that’s common but harmless, other myths can be dangerously wrong. The saying, “lightning ...
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Delphix Engine Metadata Backup and Restore

By Jatinder Luthra posted 05-15-2020
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The most common approach to backup a Delphix Engine is via Replication. Delphix Replication gives the ability to backup Delphix Engine objects and data, with easy failover and without any intervention or co-ordination from different teams. More details about replication can be found here, https://docs.delphix.com/docs/data-backup-and-recovery-solutions/delphix-replication . Another approach is to backup Delphix Engine metadata only, which can be used to rebuild the Delphix Engine state from scratch by restoring the backup. This is a fast and convenient method without any additional infrastructure, as long as it satisfies DR requirements use-cases, Recovery ...
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Delphix Partner Spotlight on Alithya

By Lenore Adam posted 05-12-2020
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For more than two decades, Alithya has provided expertise and innovative solutions in software development, modernization, and quality assurance. We spoke with Vice President of Business Development Michel Lacasse about the company's extensive work in modernizing the financial services and insurance industries. This article was originally published on the Delphix website here March 31, 2020 Tell us about Alithya and the unique practices you provide to customers. In February, Askida joined Alithya , a leader in digital strategy and transformation. Alithya does business in 37 states and has four offices in Europe, so we have grown ...
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How Utah’s Top Health Insurance Company Uses Data to Empower Healthier Living

By Michael Torok posted 05-05-2020
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While the evolution of digital health is happening at a swift pace, companies like SelectHealth are discovering ways to unlock a wave of data access to power new innovative solutions, inspire healthier living, and stay ahead of the curve. This article was originally published on the Delphix website here March 12, 2020 When Apple first entered the health and wellness space a little over five years ago, the tech behemoth was mostly focused on wellness apps and wearables. That has changed dramatically—today, Apple, along with Amazon , Google, and Microsoft are all aiming to disrupt areas of the healthcare industry, including medical ...
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Digital is Going to Transform You Whether You Like it or Not

By Alberto Sigismondi posted 04-28-2020
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You can’t solve today’s problems with yesterday’s solutions. Making software development a core competency to quickly evolve products and services is essential in keeping pace with ever-changing consumer demands. This article was originally published on the Delphix website here April 13, 2020 Last year, I had the opportunity to visit Rome to meet with one of our customers, Poste Italiane. Not only does Poste Italiane provide postal services, but they offer financial and insurance products throughout Italy as they manage pension payouts. While the organization drives a tremendous amount of change to modernize its own infrastructure, ...
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How to Stay Connected as a Distributed Team: 7 Tried-and-True Tips for Remote Working

By JENNY LEE posted 04-21-2020
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With all the technology available today, it’s still possible to build a dynamic workforce that crosses continents, time zones, and language barriers. Our seasoned team of remote employees around the world share their top tips on how to navigate this new normal. This article was originally published on the Delphix website here March 30, 2020. Co-authored by the authors quoted. One month into the fight against Covid-19, and we’re just beginning to discover what it’s really like to be at home while staying productive and connected to our colleagues and customers. While it will take months to fully understand the impact of Covid-19, ...
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Are you a Digital Leader or Digital Laggard? Here's How to Accelerate Your Digital Agenda Using Hybrid Cloud AppDev

By Alberto Sigismondi posted 04-14-2020
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The investment you make for digital today will secure your business for tomorrow. Learn how DataOps can help teams leverage a hybrid cloud strategy to deliver breakthrough customer experiences. This article was originally published on the Delphix website here March 23, 2020. Co-authored by @Alberto Sigismondi and @Lenore Adam . The global onset of COVID-19 is putting more pressure than ever on CIOs to transform the customer experience and drive business agility to not only adapt but thrive through the crisis. Increasingly, cloud services play a critical role in helping companies accelerate innovation. But beyond the hype, ...
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Community, Social Contract, Engagement, and Self-Quarantine

By Michael Torok posted 04-08-2020
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So I begin writing this when self-quarantine has just begun to not be optional. My company, with offices around the world, has closed its San Fran office; asked all other people from Redwood City to Basingstoke to Mountain View to Atlanta to work from home; and, embraced remote work. My children’s schools here in Omaha, NE have shut a day early for Spring break to explore and prepare for the possibility that they will not reopen after Spring break, but engage in distance learning for elementary through high school-aged children. One of my son’s and I had been looking forward to touring KU to visit their aerospace engineering facilities — this trip was cancelled. ...
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Rethinking Authentication with Hybrid Single Sign-On Access

By Jason Grauel posted 04-07-2020
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If you’re a current user of Delphix Virtualization or Delphix Masking, this new capability will dramatically simplify the process of authenticating your users and automated processes. This article was originally published on the Delphix website here February 14, 2020. This is a series of blogs about Delphix’s SaaS-based Central Management offering. If you are new to Central Management or would like a refresher, check out the introduction here . Central Management rethinks the way that authentication happens with Delphix. If you’re a current user of Delphix Virtualization or Delphix Masking, this new capability will dramatically ...
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Introduction to Central Management: Building a Single, Unified View of Data in a Fragmented Data World

By Jason Grauel posted 03-31-2020
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Central Management delivers the single point of identity, search, monitoring, and control for Delphix in a way where your data never leaves your secured environments, whether it’s in an on-premises data center or the cloud. This article was originally published on the Delphix website here February 14, 2020. Over the last several years, we have observed two major trends for enterprise data: an explosion in the volume and an increase in locations where that data may reside. Many Delphix customers, for instance, have deployed our engines in multiple on-premises data centers as well as AWS or Azure cloud environments in various geographic ...
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The Secret to Championing Data Privacy and Strengthening Your Competitive Advantage

By Sharon Bell posted 03-24-2020
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Too often, companies treat privacy policies as a compliance cost. But companies can transform compliance into a competitive advantage and selling point—rather than view it as a legal obligation. This article was originally published on the Delphix website here March 05, 2019. Ever heard someone joke, ‘Facebook knows more about me than my best friend’ ? It’s a comment that may appear to imply indifference, but underneath it is a growing concern from consumers about how their data is used by companies and governments. In response to a wave of high-profile data breaches, California recently enacted the nation’s toughest privacy ...
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A Letter to Our Customers During COVID-19

By Jedidiah Yueh posted 03-18-2020
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In these extraordinary times, Delphix is committed to the health and well-being of our families, colleagues, customers, and partners who make up Delphix's vibrant global community. It is our top priority to maintain the business continuity needed to provide support and service to all our customers around the world. To our customers and partners, As the world navigates the uncertainty of COVID-19, you can count on Delphix for continuity of service. We are here to support your business and enable you to focus on meeting the needs of your organization. The health and welfare of both our employees and your employees is our priority. ...
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Top Digital Transformation Trends That Will Impact How You Manage Data in 2020

By Andy Pan posted 03-17-2020
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A winning digital transformation strategy requires a winning data strategy. Learn how DataOps will impact enterprise data management for automation, DevOps, and cloud-native technologies. This article was originally published on the Delphix website here February 11, 2019. Global leaders have access to more digital tools than ever before to deliver greater business value faster. In a world where the fast eat the slow, AI technology is empowering companies to make faster and smarter decisions, while cloud technology is allowing companies to dramatically reduce IT costs and gain more scalability and flexibility to build better applications ...
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