Graph databases may be the unsung heroes of data platforms. They are poised to expand dramatically in the next few years as the nature of important analytics data expands dramatically into understanding. We live and work today in a highly connected world where individuals and their relationships organize perceptions, consumer behaviors, and many other business success factors. Where patterns are involved in relationships, it is imperative to understand them. Graph databases are the technology that is best-suited to determining and understanding data relationships.

This code-lite session is a primer on graph databases and the relationship data stored in them for the analytics architect in the enterprise. It will help you determine why, how, and where to apply graphs, and how to get started.

William McKnight takes corporate information and turns it into a bottom-line producing asset. He’s worked with major companies worldwide -- 15 of the Global 2000 -- and many others. McKnight Consulting Group focuses on delivering business value and solving business problems utilizing proven, streamlined approaches in information management. His teams have won several best practice competitions for their implementations. He has been helping companies adopt big data solutions.