The extension of the Internet to the physical world is a huge step forward and in this video Michael Mandel, chief economic strategist at the Progressive Policy Institute, talks about what this will mean for us. During the Washington Post Live's All Things Connected forum he explains that "the Internet has transformed digital industries, while the Internet of Things will … [Read more...] about What The Internet of Things Means For Physical Industries
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How Big Data Centers Impact the Environment – Infographic
Big Data requires massive Big Data Centers to store all the data that we collectively generate. These Big Data Centers require a lot of electricity that has a big impact on the environment. So how do companies such as Microsoft, Amazon or Google ensure that their Big Data Centers are environmentally friendly? Using all of the energy and space that they require, it is almost … [Read more...] about How Big Data Centers Impact the Environment – Infographic
A Look Into How Data Centers Work – Infographic
Everything on the Internet has a home and these homes are typically built in the U.S. There are many data centers in the U.S. and they are the backbone that keeps the Internet, Internet of Things and Industrial Internet running. Of course, they can also be expensive, complex, and often polluting to the environment they're in. This infographic, developed by … [Read more...] about A Look Into How Data Centers Work – Infographic
Why Data Quality Is of Utmost Importance in Information-Centric Organisations
High quality data will lead to valuable information and insights for your organisation, but obtaining high quality data is easier said than done. Improving your data quality and sustaining a good quality data output should be at the centre of your Big Data Strategy. Last week I was invited to speak at the Asia Pacific Data Quality Conference in Melbourne, Australia and Id like … [Read more...] about Why Data Quality Is of Utmost Importance in Information-Centric Organisations
How Tech Trends Are Going To Affect Big Data Significantly
The amount of data that can be processed within a certain timeframe depends on the technology that is used. With the amount of data being created growing exponentially, the required technology is changing as well. This will have a significant effect on how Big Data will be processed, stored and analysed within your organisation. Robin Bloor, PhD, Chief Analyst and Co-founder … [Read more...] about How Tech Trends Are Going To Affect Big Data Significantly
