The term Big Data is highly reminiscent of terms like Big Pharma, and it has a tendency to make consumers and professionals alike a bit nervous. However, whereas Big Pharma refers to large pharmaceuticals companies with market sway and seemingly countless political lobbyists, big data simply refers to the exponentially rapid growth of large data sets and the ability to analyse … [Read more...] about Understanding Big Data Are Big Data Analytics Your Friend or Enemy?
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A Human Perspective on the Power of Big Data
By the time 2020 hits, the international business community will be holding a gigantic hoard of data. According to research from Druva on the growth of corporate data, by the end of this decade the volume of corporate data worldwide will hit 10.5 ZB, up from 2.73 ZB in 2015. One zettabyte equals a trillion gigabytes. We know the saying Knowledge is power from countless … [Read more...] about A Human Perspective on the Power of Big Data
Data & Privacy. Will They Ever Co-exist?
We know what you do online? Didn't your mother ever tell you not to take candy from a stranger? So, why don't we listen to our most basic instinct. Is the candy worth more than all the personal information we give away? From angry birds to flashlight apps on your mobile phone, if it's free, chances are you are the product, not the consumer. Think about it for a second. In most … [Read more...] about Data & Privacy. Will They Ever Co-exist?
You May Not Be as Anonymous as You Think
Do you prefer watching Wheel of Fortune or Jeopardy? For me, it depends on what kind of mood Im in. If Im in need of an ego boost, I go for Wheel of Fortune. But if I want to be challenged or I need a bite of Humble Pie, I tune into Jeopardy. Ironically, I was reminded of these game shows last week at the IAPP Global Privacy Summit 2015. During two of the sessions I attended, … [Read more...] about You May Not Be as Anonymous as You Think
Smart Data Summit 2015
The second edition of the Smart Data Summit, one of the largest data summits in the Middle East region, will attract over 300 delegates across the GCC and worldwide. It is a critical event for those dedicated to making better management decisions and leveraging their valuable data assets efficiently. Through keynote presentations, panel discussions and roundtable sessions, the … [Read more...] about Smart Data Summit 2015
