Big Data is trending, and will certainly remain so for quite some time, as I see it at least. And yes, Big Data does certainly open lots of possibilities and opportunities. No doubt about that. So let me be clear (especially since I am a lawyer): I am a big fan of Big Data and I am absolutely embracing this phenomenon. So, you are dealing with a believer here. But still, one … [Read more...] about Big Data and Privacy: Big Deal or Not?
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The Past, Present and Future of the Internet of Things
We have al heard of the Internet of Things, or the Internet of Everything, or the Industrial Internet. Often, the Internet of Things is linked to smart home devices--everyday objects that are connected to the internet--but 25 years from now, the Internet of Things will be a lot more than just connected refrigerators that tell you that you need to buy milk. Although the Internet … [Read more...] about The Past, Present and Future of the Internet of Things
What Could Watson Do For Your Organisation?
Watson, the artificially intelligent supercomputer developed by IBM, is helping companies uncover their Big Data secrets. With the launch of Watson Analytics tool, businesses from around the world can now leverage the technology that enabled IBM to win Jeopardy. Recently they launched a set of cloud based analytics tools that use Watsons artificial intelligence … [Read more...] about What Could Watson Do For Your Organisation?
How to Achieve Big Success from Big Data
Big Data offers huge potential for any organisation in any industry. This is what always has been said and the past years Big Data has been hyped enormously. However, a new study carried out by Accenture revealed that companies with Big Data experience are satisfied with business outcomes and that Big Data is revolutionizing the way companies do business. In fact, 92% of the … [Read more...] about How to Achieve Big Success from Big Data
Four Big Data Use Cases from the Media and Publishing Industry: BBC, Healthcare.gov and more
The media and publishing industry traditionally collects and generates vast amounts of data. With the advent of e-books, e-journals and e-magazines this has only increased. All this data offers the possibility for the media and publishing industry to reinvent themselves. Big Data offers ample new possibilities for this industry and luckily we are already seeing interesting use … [Read more...] about Four Big Data Use Cases from the Media and Publishing Industry: BBC, Healthcare.gov and more