Big Data and Big Brother: Can Security and Privacy Go Hand In Hand, or Does it Even Matter? So it seems that all of those conspiracy theorists were right! The US government IS spying on everyone. Can you believe it? They're taking all of your personal info and using it for their own purposes. Unheard of, right? The NSA currently has access to personal information, phone … [Read more...] about Big Data and Big Brother, What’s the Big Deal?
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The Balance Between Big Data Benefits And Big Risks – Video
The recent revelations about the NSA's secret program makes people aware of the world of big data and the thin line between the benefits and privacy concerns related to big data. The challenge is to get all the great benefits from big data, such as better medical healthcare or  fewer casualties in traffic, while finding a balance with the loss in privacy. Trust and transparency … [Read more...] about The Balance Between Big Data Benefits And Big Risks – Video
What Affects The Value Of Big Data?
Raw data in itself is worthless. Even more, raw data in itself just means costs. Costs related to storing and processing that data. Only when that data is analysed, insights can be derived from it and value is created. These insights determine the value of big data. Of course, organisations that want to develop a big data strategy also want to pre-determine the expected value. … [Read more...] about What Affects The Value Of Big Data?
ETL – Is it Still Relevant?
Buzz about Big Data has been at fever pitch for over a year now. Â We hear a lot about how the insights we glean will propel businesses, about emerging technologies, and companies merging. But how often do we hear about the guts behind Big Data, what makes it actually work? Â Maybe Im wrong, but from what I read, not often enough. Â So to buck that trend, lets dive into one of the … [Read more...] about ETL – Is it Still Relevant?
Big Data Startup WibiData Develops Big Data Applications.
 Company WibiData Address 375 Alabama Street #350 San Francisco, CA 94110, USA Founders Christophe Bisciglia & Aaron Kimball Founded 2010 Funding $ 20 million Employees 30 Website www.WibiData.com Rating 6 bits Wibidata is an organization selling licenses and services for Big Data Applications that enables also small organisations to take the advantages … [Read more...] about Big Data Startup WibiData Develops Big Data Applications.
