Analysis of big data can provide valuable insights into how people learn. Photograph: Marcus BrandtBig data has been eagerly embraced by the business world. Now it’s time to look at how it can be used in education.The term refers to the trails we leave behind every time we use a website. We’re all familiar with sites such as […]
Big Data trends intensify storage business boomStaff writer, DIGITIMES, Taipei [Tuesday 3 June 2014]The cumulative amount of data produced worldwide is predicted to reach 40ZB by 2020, which is 50 times more than that of 2010 according to preliminary estimates. That means the amount of storage data will double once every two years, and the era of the unprecedented digital […]
Five Reasons Why Big Researchers Should Lead in Big DataBig Data is getting bigger. The Information Age is chugging on, creating vast swathes of rich data on all facets of private and business life. In its wake, the world is coming to terms with what this means in terms of potential and practicality. This new world offers so much opportunity, […]
It takes human senses to appreciate the wonders of Australia’s natural environment. But it is machine intelligence that may prove critical to our ability to manage it.Numerous projects around Australia are now using advanced data analytics techniques (also known as big data) to better understand and manage the complexity of natural systems. Modern analytical techniques – particularly the capability to […]
In my work helping clients manage the risks of social media, Twitter hashtag-hijacking often comes up in conversation. A spectacular example is UKIP’s recent use of the hashtag #WhyImVotingUKIP as a way of letting their supporters explain the reasons behind their vote.Unfortunately for UKIP, the hashtag was hijacked and was used by many as a way of poking fun at […]
Editor’s Note: The industry’s obsession with Big Data seems to have taken on a life of its own. Consider this: A recent study from the Center for Automotive Research cites estimates that 480 terabytes of data were collected by vehicle manufacturers in the year […]
Written by Hai Qian & Woo J. Jung of Pivotal Data LabsWhen discussing data science tools, it’s common for folks to passionately debate about algorithm breadth, scalability, and performance among the many available options. Yet one of the most important aspects to consider when choosing a data science tool—usability—is often ignored in these discussions.We believe that usability is perhaps the most important […]
What is ‘big data’?Data is everywhere. It affects what you eat and how you drive; it powers our towns and shapes our economy. And one day it may help keep you alive.And as computers have got more powerful and sophisticated, we can now combine huge amounts of data together to generate even deeper insights about the world around us.Welcome to […]
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]]>SAN FRANCISCO — More and more companies are finding themselves boosting their revenues or cutting costs by analyzing data. But that’s not all, folks. Big data tools can also help you think more creatively and spot genuine innovation.At least that can be true in the advertising business. The idea is to weed out the cliches and present people […]
