BigData-Startups Becomes Datafloq: A One-Stop Shop Around Big Data

The Number One Big Data Knowledge Platform Continues Under a New Brand

THE HAGUE November 24, 2014 – Two years ago, BigData-Startups was founded in order to create a platform for organizations and consumers to learn more about Big Data. In the past years, the platform has grown to become the number one knowledge platform around Big Data. Today we are excited to announce that BigData-Startups is moving forward and has transformed into Datafloq.

Datafloq is the One-Stop Shop for Big Data, creating the Big Data ecosystem by connecting all stakeholders within the global Big Data market. Datafloq is the number one Big Data platform where organizations soon will be able to find a Big Data technology vendor for their Big Data strategy and where they can find the right Big Data talent. The platform also provides valuable knowledge around Big Data, including trends, best practices, organizational advice, events and trainings. The objective of Datafloq is to spur the global understanding and application of Big Data in order to drive innovation and growth.

At first, Datafloq is built up around three different pillars, each with their own objective. Together they form a complete platform that enables organisations and consumers to move ahead with Big Data. We will continue to expand the platform with more sections that could be of interest, such as a global index of the Big Data market. The current services that Datafloq offers are:

READ: Our Read section covers all sort of Big Data knowledge to help you better understand Big Data. Many bloggers provide you with the latest content and news on Big Data, the Internet of Things, Big Data Best Practices, trends, industry information, infographics and many more. Big Data thought leaders can register to also share their knowledge on Datafloq.

MEET: This is the events section of Datafloq. You can find here any Big Data related event from around the globe. Conference producers can easily submit their own events, in order to be listed on Datafloq as well.

LEARN: As one of the objectives of Datafloq is to spur the understanding of Big Data, this section will help you with that. We have developed a unique training that will help organizations develop and implement a winning Big Data strategy.

Big Data is gaining in importance across the globe and there is a real need for trustworthy information on how to use Big Data within your organization. As Mark van Rijmenam, Co-founder and CEO of Datafloq explains: Big Data will drastically change how organizations work and many organizations still have no idea how or where to start with Big Data. With Datafloq we aim to help organizations develop and implement a Big Data strategy that helps them grow their business and be successful.