Big Data: What’s The Big Deal About It?
IFB’s CEO, Graeme Gordon, discusses the subject of Big Data and what it means to your company.
The Intersection Of Fast Data And Big Data
Have you heard the new term ‘Fast Data’ around the water cooler? A recent article on the Oracle blog at Forbes.com, “Fast Data Gets A Big Jump On Big Data,” talks about how and why Fast Data is becoming one of the top requirements for organisations trying to keep up with their information.
Move over big data…looks like fast data is the next new business intelligence issue creeping into your territory. But is it really a new problem?
How Big Data Is Changing The Customer Service Landscape
Big data has many applications and one of the most interesting is how enterprises are using it to improve the customer experience.
Are We Stuck At Big Data Base Camp?
Big Data. It’s been the subject on businesses’ lips for some time now due to its potential to improve performance across the board, delivering better results and increasing revenues. This is an unprecedented opportunity in today’s tough economic times, so why haven’t we seen more businesses shouting about the benefits they’ve seen on their Big Data journeys?
Oracle's Director Big Data in EMEA, Mike Connaughton, looks at the reasons behind this and what needs to be done to get the Big Data juggernaut rolling.
Big Mobile Data And The Small Mobile Network
The phrase ‘big data, big problems’ has become somewhat overused – but that doesn’t mean it isn’t true, as mobile network operators are beginning to discover
The Big Data Scientist Hunt
Big Data is officially the biggest buzzword of 2013. The problem is that so few people actually know what to do with all that data, and finding the mythical “data scientist” proves exceptionally difficult (http://bit.ly/16hKn9b).
Big Context Versus Big Data – Changing The Way We Examine Company Information
Dr Davin Yap, CEO and founder of self-service vendor Transversal, voices his concerns that having access to too much data can be counterproductive for business.
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.
The Differences Between SQL And NoSQL Training
Database management has changed substantially over the years. We are seeing many developers migrate away from SQL to NoSQL databases. Whether it is for financial reasons, scalability, or in preparation for handling Big Data, NoSQL is beginning to become a more viable option for many businesses. However, since many businesses that utilize non-relational databases have used relational databases for years, switching over can sometimes be a bit difficult. In order to help make that transition smoother, it’s important to be aware of the differences between training for SQL and NoSQL.