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What is a Data Lake? Definition, Architecture, Tools, and Applications

IT Toolbox

Enterprises can house structured and unstructured data via object storage units or blobs using a data lake. The post What is a Data Lake? Definition, Architecture, Tools, and Applications appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Discuss Big Data With NASA Experts at 9 Oct Big Data Forum

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Editor’s note: This looks like one of the most relevant data analytics events of the season. Company representatives that want to meet the NASA experts on Big Data should attend. What could their approach and tools do for your Big Data analysis challenges? Discover what big data tools NASA utilizes.

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Optimizing The Data Warehouse: A Big Data Blueprint from Pentaho

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We previously wrote about the Pentaho Big Data Blueprints series, which include design packages of use to enterprise architects and other technologists seeking operational concepts and repeatable designs. Complete visual integration tools eliminate the need for hand coding in SQL or java-based MapReduce jobs. By Bob Gourley.

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The top 15 big data and data analytics certifications

CIO Business Intelligence

Data and big data analytics are the lifeblood of any successful business. Getting the technology right can be challenging but building the right team with the right skills to undertake data initiatives can be even harder — a challenge reflected in the rising demand for big data and analytics skills and certifications.

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Why Big Data Project Management Can Be So Difficult

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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. The project management software available today is superior to anything used in the past when it comes to amassing and analyzing data.

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You are doing big data, but do you have the storage space for it?

Eric D. Brown

Big data is everywhere these days. Everyone’s talking about using data to make better decisions. According to most, big data is the answer to everything (although I’ve argued that big data isn’t the answer ). Where are organizations storing data? Big data is here to stay.

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Big Data Can Be Used for More Than Just Targeting A Customer Base

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Big data has almost always been primarily used to target clients using tailored products, targeted advertising. This has skewed the use of big data that often everyone simply assumes big data is for targeting the customer base. In turn, you’ll be able to address, production, packaging and storage issues.

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