What is Big Data, really, and why does it matter? A conversation with experts Jean-Pierre Dijks and Andrew Bond.

Bringing IT architecture out of the ivory tower to make governance a less intimidating, more collaborative process.

Oracle's VPs of Product Management and Development of the Java Platform discuss the new Oracle Java Embedded Suite product developed to provide customers with a lightweight, portable, flexible framework to connect embedded devices to backend systems.

Oracle's VPs of Product Management and Development of the Java Platform discuss the new Oracle Java Embedded Suite product developed to provide customers with a lightweight, portable, flexible framework to connect embedded devices to backend systems.

Oracle's VPs of Product Management and Development of the Java Client discuss the new Oracle Java ME Embedded product optimized to meet the unique requirements of small embedded devices such as micro-controllers and resource-constrained devices.

Oracle's VPs of Product Management and Development of the Java Client discuss the new Oracle Java ME Embedded product optimized to meet the unique requirements of small embedded devices such as micro-controllers and resource-constrained devices.

Balancing functional, technical, operational requirements to meet the challenge of defining appropriate governance "guardrails."

Experts Eric Stephens and Tim Hall discussion why it's important to revived the dormant conversation about IT governance.

Best selling SOA author Thomas Erl talks about the latest titles in his Prentice Hall Service Technology Series of books.

The role of the IT architect is one of the most misunderstood and maligned roles in IT, yet there is growing interest in training and certification to fill that role. Best selling SOA author Thomas Erl and Oracle Senior product managers Tim Hall and Demed L'Her discuss the dissing and the dichotomy.