Big data and predictive analytics-When is enough data enough?
"Many predictive analytics applications turn out not to need all of the data," Berry said during his keynote talk at Predictive Analytics World. So the real task for data scientists et al. isn't figuring out how to analyze all the ...
10 ways to prevent loss of big data enthusiasm
Companies are finding that it's a lot more challenging to implement big data than they thought it would be! And some are losing enthusiasm.
What are ten things you can do to prevent a loss of momentum in your big data ...
Data Visualization-Drawing Actionable Big Data Insights
“So much data, so little time.” That’s how a lot of companies feel about the explosion of Big Data. After all, the thought of capturing, analyzing and somehow getting insights from mountains of disparate data can be overwhelming. And not ...
Using machine learning to make sense of IT’s big data
Business’ IT infrastructure is not something customers see. And more and more often, the businesses don’t “see” it either as they outsource the management of servers and services to third-party partners. This works well until a server outage disrupts a ...
Math matters-how big data is building the future of everything
New materials lead to new innovations. Gorilla Glass is a big selling point for smartphones. Kevlar saves lives and has worked its way into consumer products. Lithium-ion batteries have enabled a host of energy-storage applications, from planes to cars to ...
64% Of Organizations Have Invested In Or Plan To Invest In Big Data Tech
Businesses are eager to spend money on big data, but few have a clear cut plan for what they plan to do with the technology, according to a new Gartner report. 64% of organizations surveyed have already purchased or are ...
Big Data Still Needs a Human Touch
In July, I brought my 15-month-old and 4-year-old sons to a medical center in Palo Alto. Eight weeks earlier, I had moved to California to launch my company Hexigo in the U.S., and it was time to see a doctor ...
How DevOps Can Take Data Science to the Next Level
Big data is all about advanced analytics at extreme scales. Data scientists are, among many things, one of the key application developers for this new age. Quite often, the statistical models they build become production assets that must scale with ...
IBM Buys Big Data Software Provider Daeja Image Systems
IBM announced it has acquireds Ltd., a leading provider of software that makes it easier for business and IT professionals to view large documents and images. Daeja is a privately held software company with headquarters in Milton Keynes, UK. Financial ...
Big data-Does size really matter?
Big data is becoming one big complex. It is the business world’s newest iteration of “keeping up with the Joneses.” The fervor for the latest and most expensive collection systems, infrastructure, and PhD-wielding data scientists is rising with the signature ...