Big Data can be used for strategic policy making in almost any field and the Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA), Englands largest Waste Disposal Authority, has turned to Big Data to better plan their services. In order to do that, they are collaborating with the University of Manchester who uses the data generated by the GMWDA. Together they help create … [Read more...] about How Big Data Shapes Urban Waste Management Services in Manchester
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How Big Data Enables Cities to Deal with Urbanization
Since a few decades, more and more people are moving to the cities. In fact, it is expected that the worlds urban areas will almost double in the next coming decades, increasing with over 2.6 billion people. This urbanization will have a significant impact on the worlds largest cities, which will face some massive challenges related to energy, food, security and … [Read more...] about How Big Data Enables Cities to Deal with Urbanization
How Public Data is Creating a New Business Intelligence Market
As far as buzzwords go, Big Data is out and open data is in. Or at least thats what a glance at the headline seems to say. Across the country, states and cities are opening up their data streams to the public. The mayor of Chattanooga, TN, for instance, recently ordered the citys government data be open for public use. Los Angeles did the same thing. In both cases, the cities … [Read more...] about How Public Data is Creating a New Business Intelligence Market
Smart Cities Turn Big Data Into Insight – Infographic
Cities around the globe are confronted with growing populations, aging infrastructure, reduced budgets, and the challenge of doing more with less. Applying big data technologies within cities can provide valuable insights that can keep a city habitable. The City of Songdo is a great example of a connected city, where all connected devices create a smart city that is optimized … [Read more...] about Smart Cities Turn Big Data Into Insight – Infographic
