I help companies use big data to work better. I love what I do and I love seeing companies and people succeed with big data. That said, I’ve seen my fair share of companies (and people) lose with big data too. Big data isn’t data warehousing. MORE

Big data means big responsibilities, and anyone worried about protecting and preserving big data needs to accept those responsibilities MORE

CIOs need to understand what they are going to do with big data Image Credit: Merrill College of Journalism Press Releases. The Challenge Is What To Do With The Data. Changes like “big data” often don’t happen all by themselves. MORE

Earlier this week, I wrote “ Where are we in the big data lifecycle? ” where I said that we are currently somewhere between the ‘technology trigger’ and ‘peak of inflated expectations’ on Gartner’s Hype Cycle for big data. Big Data forecasts MORE

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I’m a fan of data. I love using data to solve problems and find answers. I love combining context and data to help organizations find identify issues and find solutions. Over the past few years, Big Data has come onto the scene in a big way. MORE

I’m often asked the following question: What is the difference between Business Intelligence and Big Data? One of the problems that exists today is ensuring everyone understands what big data is and isn’t. That’s the difference between BI and Big Data. MORE

Read Magnolia Potter explain how big data can be used to keep your business secure on Inside Big Data Big data has become almost ubiquitous in the world of business. From supply chain and inventory management to HR processes like hiring, big data has proven itself to be a valuable tool. However, big data can […]. MORE

Your data is being tracked. 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. We often hear about the sharing economy, big data, and other technical terms that seem a bit mysterious. Big DataBrigg Patten. Don't worry, you aren't alone. MORE

Big data is a megatrend, and one that has bulldozed its way into a variety of industries and causes. Healthcare, aviation, education and job training are all excellent examples of how big data is changing the current landscape. Big Data CTO Cyber Security NewsIt’s not just a small chain of disruptions, but rather a complete evolution. MORE

When I talk to people about big data and data analytics I try to tailor the message to their experience level. For the latter group, I try to find popular examples of data analytics to help them grasp the concepts behind analytics and big data. MORE

While big data can seem like an intimidating term when you are running a small business, it can be a very useful tool to drive your business’s success. Big data, as a term, encompasses many sources of information, some of which you may already use. Big data has many benefits to offer you, from a […]. Big Data CTO News MORE

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I’m regularly asked about how to get started with big data. My response is always the same: I give them my big data roadmap for success. Most organizations want to jump in a do something ‘cool’ with big data. MORE

Big Data is everywhere you look, and we have seen how useful it can be. Among billions of terabytes of data gathered, there is a treasure of marketing data that businesses need to understand in order to know what is relevant and how to use it to get better business results. Artificial Intelligence Big Data CTO Cyber Security big data marketing MORE

Anne Fisher just published a nice piece titled “ Why Big Data Isn’t Paying Off for Companies (Yet) ” where she describes research from the American Institute of CPA’s (AICPA) regarding big data initiatives within organizations around the world. MORE

Big data has been a popular topic over the last few years. Many organizations have been studying big data systems and processes as well as the science behind capturing, storing, analyzing and using large amounts of data within their businesses. MORE

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Over the past few months, I’ve heard and/or read the following statements from consultants: Big data is complex. Big data is complicated. Big data is the future. Big data is complex, complicated, scary and time-consuming to do correctly. MORE

According to the 2014 IDG Enterprise Big Data survey , most large organizations today (almost 49% of survey respondents) claim to be well along the implementation path for big data initiatives and projects. Big Data People SMB MORE

Big data analytics are driving rapid growth of public cloud computing. Big Data Cloud Computing The Industry Standard Big Data Cloud Computing It solves real problems, delivers real value, and is pretty easy to implement on public clouds. Don''t take my word for it. Revenues for the top 50 public cloud providers shot up 47 percent in the fourth quarter of 2013 , to $6.2 billion, according to Technology Business Research. read more. MORE

Often times, the journey to data driven business transformation can not only be challenging, but also confusing. The first step towards overcoming this challenge is mapping out the journey to fully utilize the value of your company's Big Data. Mapping Big Data (oreilly.com). MORE

Can you fight cancer with the help of Big Data and Machine Learning? – say Big Data and Machine Learning appeared first on Dataconomy. How can these technologies help in the procedure of diagnosis, drug discovery and treating cancer? MORE

Organizations yearn order and simplicity over chaos and confusion, but the data-driven era we live in challenges these desires on a daily basis. Seemingly every day, massive amounts of transactional and streaming data is being introduced into enterprises. MORE

When I talk to people and companies who are just starting out in big data, I usually hear something about Hadoop. At some point in the recent past, Hadoop has become synonymous with big data, which is a bit disconcerting. MORE

The concept of Big Data is a relatively new one. It denotes the availability of vast volumes and sources of data, which were not available before. By itself, Big Data is powerful, and when combined with Artificial Intelligence and machine learning, the opportunities presented by this combination are just endless. As big data moves to the […]. Artificial Intelligence Big Data MORE

In a recent speech, John Costello, former president of Dunkin Donuts, is reported to have said “Big data is not a strategy…” I wish I had said that sometime in the past few years. I hear people talking (and writing) about big data today. MORE

Last week I was asked whether there were any ‘secrets’ that companies can follow to ensure success with big data. Do leverage dark data. Don’t just report on the data. It takes hard work and listening to the data to let it tell its own story. MORE

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Last week I noticed this little gem over on ReadWriteWeb.com : Gartner highlights that only 8% of enterprises have actually deployed big data projects despite 64% declaring their intention to do so. That’s a big statistic. Big Data Small Business MORE

I just read an article titled “ Marketers: Is Big Data Worth It? ” In the article, the author, Larisa Bedgood , does a very good job of addressing the question of whether big data is important for organizations to focus on. Your data must tell a story. MORE

Big Data Cloud Computing CTO CIOsStartup businesses are a risky proposition. This means that if things aren’t done in the most effective way possible, businesses will never make it past the first year. The business plan can often determine whether or not a business gets passed the startup phase of the company. When creating a business plan, owners sometimes skip […]. MORE

I'm currently researching big data project management in order to better understand what makes big data projects different from other tech related projects. Organizations that are not already data-driven will take longer to recognize and internalize big data benefits. MORE

The advent of the emerging sector of Big Data has brought with it the promise of highly scalable databases to handle terabytes of data at a time. The post Distributed Data Caching Using Big Data appeared first on Dataconomy. Big Data Contributors Featured MORE

Big Data and AI can help with the growing care provider shortage. The post Can Big Data Help Provide Affordable Healthcare? Here is how and why. MORE

Big data doesn’t have to be used to solve big problems. Big data sure makes it easier to solve big problems, but you can just as easily use big data and data analytics to solve ‘smaller’ issues. MORE