The document outlines a panel discussion on real-time analytics in the cloud, featuring experts like Sean Anderson and Mark van de Wiel. Key topics include the necessity of real-time analytics for business outcomes, strategies for managing data scale, and the benefits of Vectorwise and cloud technology. Additionally, it addresses the skills required for clients and maintaining compliance when using cloud solutions.

1. Real-time Analytics in the Cloud
A Panel Discussion

2. About the Panel
 Sean Anderson
Enterprise Development Consultant, Rackspace
Infrastructure scaling and cloud strategy consultant with a strong focus
on strategic partnerships and innovative hybrid technology.
 Mark Van de Wiel
Director of Product Management, Actian Corporation
Product manager and strategist with over 10 years of experience
in the BI and data warehousing space.
 Dustin Brines
Channel Account Manager, Rackspace
Relationship manager with responsibility for growing long term
relationships with strategic partners.
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3. Panel Discussion
Q1) How would you explain the need
for real-time analytics in terms of
tangible business outcomes?
Can you provide an example?
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4. Panel Discussion
Q2) With the constant influx of new
data through multiple sources, how
should organizations plan for data
scale in a way that is practical and also
provides financial benefits?
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5. Panel Discussion
Q3) Talking about speed, what makes
Vectorwise such a fast solution?
How is it different from other columnar
technologies out there?
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6. Panel Discussion
Q4) How does a Vectorwise solution
benefit from utilizing cloud based
technology?
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7. Panel Discussion
Q5) What skills are required for clients
to work with Vectorwise Cloud?
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8. Panel Discussion
Q6) How can organizations utilize
cloud based technologies without
introducing risk to any compliance
requirements?
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9. Questions?
Please use the Q&A box to ask
any questions you may have
for the panel.
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