Since the invention of the steam-machine in the 17<sup>th</sup> century we have come a long way in our energy supply and usage. We have created worldwide energy networks that deliver electricity to 75% of the world. Due to big data we can now take the next step in the evolution of energy. Big data can turn the existing old energy network into smart networks that … [Read more...] about How Big Data Can Reduce Our Carbon Footprint
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Four Ways Big Data Will Revolutionize Education
New technologies allow schools, colleges and universities to analyse absolutely everything that happens. From student behaviour, testing results, careers developments of students as well as educational needs based on changing societies. A lot of these data has already been stored and is used for statistical analysis by government agencies such as the National Center for … [Read more...] about Four Ways Big Data Will Revolutionize Education
Why Big Data Privacy Will Be Self-Regulating
Technological progress has always led to heated debates about the threats a new technology would pose for society and humanity. When in the 15<sup>th</sup> century printing press was invented, monks viewed easily available books that were unapproved by the church as a threat to their control over learning. The respected Swiss scientist, Conrad Gessner, feared that … [Read more...] about Why Big Data Privacy Will Be Self-Regulating
Four Guidelines How To Approach Mobile Big Data
By the end of 2013, 1.4 billion smartphones will be in use by consumers from around the world. Around 2015, Gartner predicts that more tablets will be sold than PCs worldwide and in 2017 1.75 tablets will be sold for every PC. The growth of smartphones is not only in the Western world. 75% of all new smartphones will be sold in Africa and Asia. The mobile era is upon us and … [Read more...] about Four Guidelines How To Approach Mobile Big Data
Will Big Data Mark The End Of The Market Research Industry?
Big data is disrupting the world, society and all industries. One industry that will definitely notice these waves of change is the market research industry. The new big data startups, that are founded everywhere around the world, can be viewed as the new, but improved, market research agencies. Consequently, the market research industry as we know it today will seize to … [Read more...] about Will Big Data Mark The End Of The Market Research Industry?
