In our cartographic overview of the big data ecosystem, we stated a Big Data environment should allow you to store, process, analyse and visualise data. Thus far in the “Understanding Big Data” […]
The Parable of Google Flu: Traps in Big Data Analysis
The Parable of Google Flu: Traps in Big Data Analysis In February 2013, Google Flu Trends (GFT) made headlines but not for a reason that Google executives or the creators of the […]
Big money in data mining
A CAR with no steering wheel, accelerator pedal or brake pedal? The company that brought us the innovative Google search engine is now developing a “rounded, almost cuddly-looking two-seater” self-driving car as […]
Big Data Fatigue?
It may be everywhere now, but big data matters more than ever. I was having lunch recently with the editor of a leading business publication, when I was asked, “Don’t you see […]
Big data: Neither snake oil or silver bullet
Why the recent questioning of the merits of big data analytics is a healthy debate rather than a condemnation of the field. It’s easy to be seduced by hype, to believe […]
Google service analyzes live streaming data
Google Cloud Dataflow can analyze both streaming and batched data with the same programming models. Taking what many see as the next step in big data analysis, Google is previewing a service […]
Roundup Of Analytics, Big Data & Business Intelligence Forecasts And Market Estimates, 2014
Analytics and the insights they deliver are changing competitive dynamics daily by delivering greater acuity and focus. From manufacturers looking to gain greater insights into streamlining production to financial services firms seeking […]
Are You Data Literate? Education for the Information Economy
Over four months ago I began writing a handbook with two partners to inform students and young professionals about the data science industry. We interviewed over 30 data scientists, data analysts, CEOs, and […]
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