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The Beckman report on database research

Communications of the ACM, Volume 59, Issue 2

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Published: 25 January 2016 Publication History

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Database researchers paint big data as a defining challenge. To make the most of the enormous opportunities at hand will require focusing on five research areas.

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1. Information systems
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    1. Database management system engines
      1. Triggers and rules
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February 2016

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ISSN:0001-0782

EISSN:1557-7317

DOI:10.1145/2886013

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