Data comes in all shapes and forms. In most cases, individuals initially think of data as statistics, numbers, and text. At this particular stage of big data management, video is on the back burner. But should we begin focusing on … Continued
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Big Data Means Big Improvements in Weather Forecasting
We have already discussed how companies in various industries as well as educational institutions are leveraging their big data to improve in virtually all aspects of their operations. So, now its time to look at a use of big data … Continued
Academic Institutions are Warming to the Idea of Big Data Possibilities
Everyone has heard about how companies are using and exploring analysis of big data to improve myriad operating functions. Now, academic institutions are joining the movement to understand the advantages of using big data applications to sort and analyze data for both … Continued
Big Data May Already Be in a Stadium near You
How Big Data is Changing the Way Sports are Watched and Sponsored. As our world of technology continues to expand at an exponential pace, our applications of those expanded technologies continue to touch and change every aspect of our lives. … Continued
Can Big Data Predict the Future?
Want to know what stocks to invest in, or what country is poised for the next political revolution? Big data can tell you. It may be a commonly accepted fact that big data analytics can help you make better business … Continued
Uncovering the hidden costs of IBM’s large-scale software solutions for enterprise-wide content management
While many big players in the industry offer comprehensive solutions for enterprise-wide content management and archiving, no one has come up with the magic bullet for a solution that is cost effective, quick to implement and easy to use across … Continued
Big Data Rocks the Vote
Could the 2012 presidential election be won or lost based on each candidate’s use of big data? Opinion polls, precinct number crunching, voting projections by demographic — the strategic direction of political campaigns can turn on a dime based on … Continued
How You Can Overcome the Big Data BI Talent Shortage
With big data analytics at the forefront of many companies’ strategic goals for 2012, many CIOs are struggling with how to find the right business intelligence (BI) talent to lead the charge. A recent CIO Magazine article gave insight into … Continued