The world has been told that the future is in big data. A big fuss has been made and steps taken to ensure its future in our technology-focused world. The word first came around in a special research report published by McKinsey and IBM around May 2011. McKinsey lay it out quite daringly, proclaiming that leaders in every sector will have to grapple with the implications of big … [Read more...] about Big Data In A Technology-Focused World
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Build Production Ready clusters for Big Data workloads
CDH is an open-source distribution of Cloudera, which includes Apache Hadoop built to meet the Enterprise demands of customers. It is a modern platform to establish production-ready clusters for multiple environments. In this post, we illustrate some best practices and guidelines for the next part of the implementation process. Network Considerations HOSTNAME RESOLUTION, DNS … [Read more...] about Build Production Ready clusters for Big Data workloads
5 Most Ignored Factors in Big Data Initiatives
Big Data is no more a monster lurking in shadows at the next corner. Rather, it is a new species of draught animal domesticated and put to good use by most organizations worth their salt. Although there still remain a few hiccups on its way to total assimilation, these are mainly to do with how' rather than with why'. It has long been accepted that organizations need to embrace … [Read more...] about 5 Most Ignored Factors in Big Data Initiatives
Webinar: Predictive capabilities in support of health services?
The unexpectedness of COVID-19 has stretched the capacity of hospitals and health services to treat those in need. As service demand spirals, IT, data and technology professionals are looking for any opportunity to relieve pressure on front-line staff and the back office. Intelligent use of your organisation's data has never been more important. In this conversation, hear what … [Read more...] about Webinar: Predictive capabilities in support of health services?
Big Data Means Big Money: Why Businesses That Use Big Data Are More Profitable
Big data has dramatically changed the way most businesses operate. While the power of big data has been around for a while, it is only in recent years that companies across various industries have started leveraging it to its full potential. In its simplest form, big data is a collection of information from many sources. This data is usually collected in one of three … [Read more...] about Big Data Means Big Money: Why Businesses That Use Big Data Are More Profitable
