Getting deeper into big data

IBM has launched a new big data service available on the IBM Cloud marketplace, allowing organizations to secure, access and manage content from anywhere and on any device.

The company claims the new service will enable knowledge workers to do their jobs more effectively and collaboratively by synchronizing and making the content they need available on any browser, desktop and mobile device and to apply it in the context of key business processes. IBM Navigator on Cloud, which is available on the IBM Cloud marketplace and built on SoftLayer’s cloud platform, will help all users within and outside of the business gain value from the ever-expanding volume of data.

IBM Navigator on Cloud is based on the company’s enterprise content management technology and is said to be easy to use and delivered through a modern user experience. For example, IBM notes, employees can quickly set up team collaboration areas that are accessible via the Web and through a seamless mobile experience. Self-provisioning capabilities allow departments such as sales, human resources, finance or legal to easily customize the solution and content to meet their specific business needs.