SoftwareGram, March 6, 2017

	Volume XVIII Issue 10 \| March 6, 2017


	Dear %%FIRST%%, Metadata unleashes the value of data and targets information management, business process management, and service-oriented architecture initiatives. This week, we discuss how organizations use metadata. For the latest industry news, current editorials, links to our Buyers Guide and Software 500, and more, visit softwaremag.com. Follow us on Twitter and visit our Web site for the latest industry news. Also, check out the November digital edition . Receive the SoftwareGram weekly! Add or update your subscription.


	Myths & Misperceptions about Metadata Those who have been in IT for more than a few years know the concept of metadata isn’t new. However, it has long been a lightning rod for misinterpretation, which has undermined its significance and fueled misunderstandings about the impact it can have on enterprise content management (ECM) and other IT disciplines. Thus, many organizations have failed to realize the full potential of metadata and the myriad of benefits… more>>

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	• Blueprint Launches New Version of Storyteller for Agile Planning Solutions – AppDev • Aptean Enhances Software with Verdiem EvokeIT Solution – Business of IT • Informatica Advances Data Security Intelligence with Detection and Protection of Security Threats – Security • Ecomdash Announces New Strategic Partnership with Pitney Bowes – Business Management • Tableau 10.2 Brings New Advanced Analytics Capabilities – BI • Riverbed Launches SteelFusion 5.0, Now with Support for NAS Storage – Business of IT • IndependenceIT Launches Cloud Workspace Suite 5.1 – Cloud Tools • Gemalto Accelerate IoT Innovation with New Rapid Prototyping Tool – Business Management


	GEMALTO SafeNet and Gemalto have joined forces to create the worldwide leader in enterprise and banking security from core data protection to secure access at the edge of the network. Together, we protect more data, transactions, and identities than any other company, delivering security services that are used by more than 30,000 businesses and two billion people in more than 190 countries around the world… IBA GROUP Software 500 Company IBA Group is one of the largest IT service providers performing software development, migration, maintenance, support, and IT consulting services with more than 2,500+ IT and business professionals. Headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic, IBA Group has offices and development centers in Belarus, the Czech Republic, the United States, Germany… IDASHBOARDS Beautiful Dashboards. Powerful Insights. Founded in 2003 in Troy, Michigan, iDashboards is a pioneer in the data visualization space. Through award winning engineering and patented technology, we’re making it easier to understand your data. At iDashboards we don’t just provide richer, more visually engaging ways to display your data. We offer easy-to-build, dynamic dashboards that create context for any user…

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