The term Big Data is highly reminiscent of terms like Big Pharma, and it has a tendency to make consumers and professionals alike a bit nervous. However, whereas Big Pharma refers to large pharmaceuticals companies with market sway and seemingly countless political lobbyists, big data simply refers to the exponentially rapid growth of large data sets and the ability to analyse … [Read more...] about Understanding Big Data Are Big Data Analytics Your Friend or Enemy?
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7 Important Big Data Trends for 2016
It is the end of the year again, and that means it is time for the Big Data trends for next year. I did that for 2014, I did it for 2015, and now it is time for 2016. What is awaiting us in 2016? Which Big Data trends will have an impact on the global Big Data domain? How will Big Data affect organisations in 2016? Lets have a look at seven of the most important Big Data trends … [Read more...] about 7 Important Big Data Trends for 2016
How Big Data is Aiding in the Fight Against Terrorism
Of all the challenges facing the world, few are as important as stopping terrorism in its tracks. In just the past few years, extremist groups like ISIS have grown in number and marched across the Middle East, spreading violence and unrest wherever they go. The acts they have undertaken are shocking and disturbing to much of the civilized world, and many countries are realizing … [Read more...] about How Big Data is Aiding in the Fight Against Terrorism
What is all the fuss about Dark Data? Big Data’s New Best Friend
What is Dark Data? Dark data, what is it and why all the fuss? First, Ill give you the short answer. The right dark data, just like its brother right Big Data, can be monetised honest, guv! Theres loadsa money to be made from dark data by them that want to, and as value propositions go, seriously, what could be more attractive? Lets take a look at the market. Gartner defines … [Read more...] about What is all the fuss about Dark Data? Big Data’s New Best Friend
Why All Governments Should Hire a Chief Data Scientist Just Like the US Did
Last week, the White House announced that DJ Patil will be the first ever Chief Data Scientist and Deputy Chief Technology Officer for Data Policy. His job will be to act as an evangelist for new applications of Big Data across all areas of government, with a special focus on healthcare. The US government has come a long way regarding Big Data and President Obama is the most … [Read more...] about Why All Governments Should Hire a Chief Data Scientist Just Like the US Did
