Data Today: Upgrading Data to Intelligence
Big data is no longer big hype. Businesses and organisations need to learn to really utilise this most precious asset, and maximise data and analytics... Read More
by digging for Data, you could stumble on a goldmine
Like looking for oil in the deep sea, searching for an attractive way to use big data and machine learning can take some time and effort. Companies and individuals with the clearest vision of how to find it and persist in their search will guarantee their place in the cool gang.
Data Is The New Oil: Untapped
Data in the 21st Century is like Oil in the 18th Century: an untapped, immensely valuable asset. And like Oil, for those who see Data’s fundamental value... Read More
What Changes Will Big Data Analytics Bring?
It’s prediction time again. With all of the certainty that many outlets are predicting for 2014, we decided to look a little farther ahead. Here are some predictions about the ways that real-time data analytics will change our lives.
Navigating The Big Data Ups And Downs With Exploration And Discovery
Some people seem conflicted about big data at the moment. On the one hand, excitement about the benefits of big data is at an all-time high. On the other hand though, people are concerned that many big data projects don't yield a positive ROI. It would be a mistake to think that simply add a new data source to your mix would immediately reveal the secrets to the world’s longest lived mysteries. Success depends on a well thought out program of exploration and discovery
The Challenge Of Online Data
Online retail has introduced an order of magnitude change in both the number of decisions to be taken,
and the complexity of data available. Furthermore, there is still no agreement on eCommerce norms and best practice for how to interpret and respond to what the data shows. The challenge can appear daunting and it is easy to either disengage or to drown in the data, but failing to get to grips with the numbers is a huge gamble. At best you miss opportunities to grow pro?ts; at worst you lose control of your online channel.
Mind The [Analytical] Gap
It’s no secret that big data offers organisations a real opportunity to gain competitive advantage, open up new revenue streams and increase efficiency. Yet, while some are charging ahead, others are falling behind.
Big Data In A Big Brave World
Bob Plumridge, Chief Technology Officer EMEA at Hitachi Data Systems, discusses how big data is transforming businesses and our lives, using examples from across the Hitachi Ltd. family and also making reference to the Mayans’ approach to data analysis. Also discussed is the notion of balancing today’s privacy requirements with tomorrow’s big data needs.
Who’s Afraid Of The Big, Bad Data?
Why are so many organisations so terrified of data and refuse to see the benefits it can bring? ‘Big data’ is now a common term, but traditionally, the treatment of the flow of information within an organisation has been comparable to that of a piece of radioactive material. Not only has it been quarantined and isolated in the IT department, but access to it has typically been limited to only one individual - the data scientist – who is deemed to be the only person qualified enough to handle it.