How Microsoft is Protecting the Privacy of its Customers from the NSA
Over the past year, the spotlight has been on the NSA and its spying techniques. It seems like we're getting…
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…
Technology Training Needs a Hands-On Approach
Many technology companies begin training by handing employees binders of technical manuals, topics and user guides. Employees are expected to…
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…
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…
The Use and Abuse of Big Data and Hadoop
Big data analytics is having a huge impact on us all. The ability to collect, store and analyze massive amounts…
The Coming Wave of Innovation from Open Geographic Information
Many government agencies use geographic information systems (GIS), software which allows them to collect, store, analyze and visualize geographic information.…
Adopting a Sucessful BOYD Implementation Strategy
Each year, more and more companies are allowing their employees to use their own devices in the workplace. This system,…
Improving Product Quality and Consistency with QMS
Appreciating PredictabilityWhen it comes to your product, you can never be too careful. Every item that leaves the shelves is…
Facebook’s Big Data: Equal Parts Exciting and Terrifying?
Facebook, the popular social network with over 1.2 billion users world wide, has not just big, but gigantic amounts of…
