“While 'data is data,' the fundamental differences between relational and non-relational platforms require a different type of management than most IT organizations are used to,” Hall said.

For technical clarification, databases come in two flavors: relational and non-relational. Relational (SQL) databases store data in tables with strictly-defined relationships between tables.

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Though NoSQL originally developed as a flexible and agile alternative to relational database systems, non-relational databases haven’t yet gained wide acceptability in the large enterprise segment.