6 Simple Steps to a Big Data Strategy
We now live in a world in which the volumes of data are exploding by the second. While some companies…
3 Big Hadoop Myths Dispelled
As with any new technological innovation, a lot of myths have been generated about Hadoop. At Strata + Hadoop World,…
Oracle Modernizes HR with Mobile and Wearable Computing
At Oracle’s first-ever HCM World conference, the technology company demonstrated its commitment to human resources customers, explaining its strategy for…
Micro-Social Networks: Data with Context
For most consumers, social media has become the go-to source for entertainment, news, reviews and much more. The ever-increasing amounts…
Climate Change Under the Text Analytics Microscope
Ah Twitter, how I love you so.A few weeks ago, I was on Twitter, and noticed a burst of users…
How Open Data Portals Will Stimulate Innovation and Economic Growth
Not only governments are sitting on huge piles of data, also governments are known for creating enormous amounts of data.…
What Does a VC Look for in a Big Data Startup? [VIDEO]
Venture Capital firms and Angel investors pumped in over $3.6 billion into Big Data startups in 2013 and investments this…
How the Insurance Industry Should Leverage Big Data [VIDEO]
The Insurance Industry generates vast amounts of data, from legacy systems, call centre dialogues to customer records and it is…
7 Important Types of Big Data
Big data is a term thrown around in a lot of articles, and for those who understand what big data…
Study: Data Analysis May Combat Medicare and Medicaid Fraud
Data analysis can provide businesses with key information to make improvements and mitigate risk, and it may even be able…
