Albert Qian

The first quarter of the year is usually a great time for the video gaming industry as studios begin to promote upcoming releases at events like the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco or E3. As the years have gone by, the video games that have gone to market have become richer in content, […]

In today’s world, data is the name of the game, especially in healthcare. As healthcare organizations look to interpret their customer information to make better business decisions, many are discovering that legacy systems and tools are not enough to get the job done. This was the challenge of one of our clients, a leading nationwide […]

As a California resident, I get to enjoy over 300 days of sun per year and we use those days to stay active. Whether it is surfing at the beach, hiking in the mountains, or playing in a recreational league, buying sports equipment is a natural hassle, especially when quality and price are concerned. The […]

The history of the car in America is fodder for folklore, led by the invention of Henry Ford’s Model T and the modernization of the assembly line. Inspired by the idea that a car should be placed in every garage, Ford set out to create a widely available and affordable vehicle that would normalize ownership […]

The month of March and April means spring, renewal, and the moving of clocks forward to accommodate Daylight Savings Time. For many, it is also the season of growth as snow and ice finally begins to melt, allowing for the growth of crops and vegetables. In the past, gardening experiences involved sharing information between friends […]

Last month, we shared some of our cloud predictions for the year ahead. As the calendar moves full steam ahead, we are getting more information about the trends and adoption of cloud as well as leadership priorities for the year ahead. One of the things many cloud experts watch for is RightScale’s State of the […]

2016 was the year hybrid cloud arrived in the mainstream as many organizations sought to dip their toes and explore the potential benefits. With the beginning of the year now out of the way, results have begun to pour in on motives, anticipation, and vision towards the future. The latest insights into where hybrid cloud […]

Developers have more access than ever to the right tools and resources that enable favorable development outcomes. Open source solutions over the past few years have gained particular interest for their low cost, agile, and interoperable characteristics, enabling the development and acceleration to market of mobile, web, and social solutions. Such was the challenge of […]

In my last blog, I presented a brief overview on Informatica Data Quality (IDQ) tools, the significance of Data Profiling and how to use the Analyst tool to profile data. In this second blog, I will introduce a few commonly used Informatica Developer tool Data Transformations. But, Why Data Transformations? Long story short, Data Quality […]

This past Sunday, Hollywood celebrated the achievements of film with the 89th annual edition of the Oscars. What was once a small gathering in the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel has now become a global extravaganza of glitz, glamour, and inspiration. While the Academy celebrated the latest achievements at the movies, they must also look forward. While […]

As a marketing manager, I understand the full importance of content in the buyer’s journey. Depending on where awareness occurs, a customer could either be getting to know the solution I’m promoting, interested in adoption, or curious about the sale. Either way, it’s up to me to provide the information in a compelling, useful, and […]

Whether your organization is currently evaluating cloud platforms and primarily storing data on-premises or you’ve made the journey to cloud and are adopting a hybrid model, accurate and timely access to data should be a focus. Regardless of where you are on your cloud journey, a flexible data management platform helps you to deliver what […]