2015 may be known as the year Apache Spark really came into its own. Spark was first launched back in 2009, and its popularity has been steadily growing ever since. However, in just the past year, Spark has exploded onto the scene. Perhaps this shouldnt be a surprise since the signs were there beforehand. After all, at the tail end of 2014, Apache Spark finally surpassed Hadoop … [Read more...] about Why is Apache Spark Becoming More Popular?
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How the Internet of Things Is Driving a Knowledge Revolution
Think about a few things in your life right now. It really doesnt matter what they are, as long as you interact with them daily. They could be your phone, your shoes, your watch, your car, your refrigerator, your garage door openeryou get the idea. What do all of these things have in common (besides you, of course)? Well, at the moment, they may not have much of anything in … [Read more...] about How the Internet of Things Is Driving a Knowledge Revolution
What Will 2016 Bring for the Internet of Things?
The year 2015, in particular, will go down in the history of Internet of Things (IoT) as: The year it was on top of Gartnerss Peak of Inflated Expectations; A year of transition for companies that have been working in M2M and IoT for years; The first of a short life for many start-ups that will disappear before the magic 2020; A lost year to create IoT Standards; And as the … [Read more...] about What Will 2016 Bring for the Internet of Things?
IoT Data & Visualization
With billions of sensors collecting trillions of data points, the Internet of Things will amass data on a scale never before seen. Only when we analyze that data can we truly release the value of the internet of things. IoT Data Analytics & Visualization taking place on February 9 11 in the Crowne Plaza, Palo Alto, is the first dedicated event to tackle and showcase the … [Read more...] about IoT Data & Visualization
7 Reasons why the Algorithmic Business will Change Society
The world around us is changing so rapidly, that even the hype big data is already outdated. Big data is nothing new any more, and by now we all know that more data is coming our way, rapidly. But in big data itself is no value at all. Â We can all generate massive amounts of data after all. By itself, big data is not transformative. Not even big data analytics is driving the … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons why the Algorithmic Business will Change Society
