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
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Essential Data Science Job Skills Every Data Scientist Should Know
What are Data Scientists? How do you distinguish a genuine data scientist from a dressed-up business analyst, BI, or other related roles? Truth be told, the industry does not have a standard definition of a data scientist. You've probably heard jokes like a data scientist is a data analyst living in Silicon Valley . Just for fun, take a look at the cartoon below Finding an … [Read more...] about Essential Data Science Job Skills Every Data Scientist Should Know
Psychology of Online Fraud: Why We Fall for Scams and How to Prevent It
It's often said that humans are the weakest link in cybersecurity. I find it hard to disagree with this statement given how many people fall for various scams each year. More money down the drain  According to the FBI, losses to online frauds reached $2.7 billion in 2018, nearly doubling the previous year's figure. This past year, the most prevalent crime types reported by … [Read more...] about Psychology of Online Fraud: Why We Fall for Scams and How to Prevent It
Agritech startups, innovations & facts
The hot question nowadays is how can we meet the world's food needs, respecting the environment, taking into account that population is set to grow to over 9 billion people by 2050 and arable land decreases by 100,000 hectares per year, global agricultural production needs to double in the next 30 years to cope with demand, so answering this question is becoming more urgent and … [Read more...] about Agritech startups, innovations & facts
4 Ways You’re Sharing Too Much Information and How To Prevent Them
For years now, your personal data has been under attack by a variety of sources, and the problem is only getting worse. But while most people relate this issue to cybercrime activity and direct identity targeting, the reality is, many of us freely divulge too much information about ourselves in our everyday lives without even realizing it. Society now thrives off of the … [Read more...] about 4 Ways You’re Sharing Too Much Information and How To Prevent Them
