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Big data vendors see the internet of things (IoT) opportunity, pivot tech and message to compete

Forrester IT

Open source big data technologies like Hadoop have done much to begin the transformation of analytics. We're moving from expensive and specialist analytics teams towards an environment in which processes, workflows, and decision-making throughout an organisation can - in theory at least - become usefully data-driven.

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How Big Data Drives The Sharing Economy

CTOvision

The advent of "Big Data" has resulted in an internet landscape where every major company tracks their users' information. When a website warns you that it wants to use cookies to track your information, that's a clear sign of big data at work. Don't worry, you aren't alone.

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Are You Ready For Big Data?

The Accidental Successful CIO

CIOs need to understand what they are going to do with big data Image Credit: Merrill College of Journalism Press Releases. As a CIO, when we think about big data we are faced with a number of questions having to do with the importance of information technology that we have not had to deal with in the past.

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Why Big Data And The Internet of Things Are A Match Made In Heaven

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There’s a closer relationship between big data and the IoT than most people realize – almost as if they were made for one another. Today, we’re going to talk about the Internet of Things and Big Data. We’ll start by dispelling some of the mysticism and hearsay surrounding the Internet of Things.

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A Timeline of Big Data Analytics

CTOvision

The world seems to run on big data nowadays. In fact, it’s sometimes difficult to remember a time when businesses weren’t intensely focused on big data analytics. It’s equally difficult to forget that big data is still relatively new to the mainstream. Rick Delgado.

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Big Data Management: A Few Pointers First-Timers Should Remember

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There is no doubt about it, data is becoming vital for small and large companies. One of the major reasons data is becoming more important probably deals with its power to save money and optimize performance. Still, to many, using big data is pretty new, so it might be a good idea to consider the following tips […].

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Why Big Data Project Management Can Be So Difficult

CTOvision

Big data is extremely beneficial to businesses, and gathering it is now easier than ever with today's technology. When it comes to the management of big data, therein lies the challenge. There is software now which can assist in tracking a company's customers and potential customers. How to Manage the Big Data.

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