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The Future of Big Data Will Be Data

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We live in exponential times, where new technological inventions are followed rapidly by innovative applications for consumers and businesses. The common denominator with all of these new applications is that they are generating vast amounts of data. Data that is both structured as well as unstructured and that require analyses to make use of it. This is called Big Data and in … [Read more...] about The Future of Big Data Will Be Data

What’s The Future Of Privacy In A Connected World?

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Do people understand how much data is being collected from us? Although we enjoy using new smart devices such as connected cars or domotica, organisations need to make sure that these devices are there for the consumer and not against the consumer. Organisations need to ensure that smart devices talk to each other and us but not to others, after all, we don't want a spamming … [Read more...] about What’s The Future Of Privacy In A Connected World?

Can Big Data Predict The Future? Video

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Jeff Hawkins - creator of the Palm Pilot - tells how his passion for neuroscience resulted in building brains in software and hardware. This creation of software that uses brain-like techniques can learn from streaming big data, predict the future and detect anomalies. The engine that drives it is now an open source project called NuPIC that you can use to add brain science to … [Read more...] about Can Big Data Predict The Future? Video

How Should Retailers Harness Big Data – video

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Big data can provide retailers with valuable information to improve their business; from buying patterns to what their customers are looking for. Big data in the retail industry is often closely linked to the data coming from point-of-sales systems. As research has shown that 37% of all retail sales are driven by some sales offer. So if you can improve these offers with big … [Read more...] about How Should Retailers Harness Big Data – video