Just what is the Internet of Things? There are lots of people who have heard of it and some know what it means, but very few know what it could mean for their lives. There are a range of applications and use cases, but before we go into some of them, lets look at a few statistics first: Going back 26 years to 1990, there were just 300,000 desktop computers connected to the … [Read more...] about How the Internet of Things Will Change Your Life
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Big Data and The Cloud: A Match Made in Heaven
This article is sponsored by CloudMoyo - Partner of choice for solutions at the intersection of Cloud & Analytics. The Big Data revolution has transformed organizations across the globe irrespective of the industry, but not every business can afford to harness this emerging area due to high infrastructure costs & skilled personnel. However, Cloud services provide a new … [Read more...] about Big Data and The Cloud: A Match Made in Heaven
3 Powerful Applications of Using Analytics-as-a-Service
This article is sponsored by CloudMoyo - Partner of choice for solutions at the intersection of Cloud & Analytics Analytics-as-a-Service is the combination of analytics software and cloud technology. Instead of hosting any analytics software on premises using your own servers, you use a ready-to-go solution that is easy to deploy and most of the time has a pay-as-you-go … [Read more...] about 3 Powerful Applications of Using Analytics-as-a-Service
Big Data Will Make a Big Difference in Saving Lives
Leveraging data in the healthcare sector to save lives and reduce costs. What will it take? I havent tried to cover every detail but point out a couple of the key elements that will drive new awareness. Big data doesnt necessarily mean good data. As with all data, big data needs to be extracted and validated, transformed and normalized. And once its in a usable form, it needs … [Read more...] about Big Data Will Make a Big Difference in Saving Lives
How Big Data Provides Enhanced Insights for the Healthcare Industry
Advances in data collection, sensor technology, cloud-based data management and analytics capabilities have resulted in huge volumes of unstructured data that have helped to provide control to patients/consumers and healthcare professionals in managing their health conditions. Nano technology, ingestible pills, wearables and integration of gaming into patient support programs … [Read more...] about How Big Data Provides Enhanced Insights for the Healthcare Industry