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
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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
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How Big Data Shapes Urban Waste Management Services in Manchester
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
