At the most significant point of its history, the Ancient Library of Alexandria may have held 500,000 papyrus scrolls, thereby making it a collection of information on par with the data that makes up today's "visible web." This magnificent library suffered a series of fires until its final and complete destruction around 642 AD; at that time, the loss of all those scrolls was … [Read more...] about Just How Big Can Big Data Get?
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Data Center Development: 3 Structural Considerations
A poorly constructed data center is a major security and operations threat in today's environment, yet many businesses lack a fundamental understanding of what goes into a secure system. This raises two questions “ why do businesses lack this knowledge and what constitutes best practices in the field? If field leaders can transmit this information and standardize material … [Read more...] about Data Center Development: 3 Structural Considerations
Is Big Data Eliminating Gut Feel in Business?
Many of us trust our gut feeling implicitly. We have all been there when something didn't feel right but done it anyway. There was nothing obvious to suggest that it was a bad idea. Yet, when it turns out to be a disaster we wonder why we didn't listen to that gentle little voice: don't do it. It seems that our gut feel is some magical force, but actually, it is an accumulation … [Read more...] about Is Big Data Eliminating Gut Feel in Business?
Virtual Reality App Development And The Opportunity It Presents For Your Business
As mobile technology continues to break new boundaries and set new records on a daily basis, Virtual Reality is fast becoming a reality. For many industries and business including health, Hospitality, Education, Transportation, Manufacturing, etc., Virtual reality app development is a gold mine. The application of Virtual Reality in business has revolutionized how business is … [Read more...] about Virtual Reality App Development And The Opportunity It Presents For Your Business
5 Limiting Factors for Data-driven Businesses
Many companies today claim they are data driven just because they have a central system that stores all their data. Unfortunately, they are not. A company that is truly data-driven must have a system where anyone in the organization who can use data can access it at any time. There are many challenges and difficulties today faced by many companies who want to become data … [Read more...] about 5 Limiting Factors for Data-driven Businesses
