Big Data stories - Page 136
Exploding information quantities to the emergence of the term ‘Big Data’ for datasets which can’t be handled by common database and data processing tools. It literally means what it says, but beyond Volume, there are additional characteristics commonly associated with Big Data. These include Velocity – the rate at which the data is generated (and therefore changes) is rapid; and Variety/Variability – multiple data types renders standard tools incapable of handling it. Generally Big Data refers to datasets measured in terabytes, petabytes, or greater. The term can refer to the datasets themselves, as well as techniques for analysis and visualisation.
Technavio reports data center growth will hit $75 billion by 2020
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
#
data analytics
#
hyperscale
#
martech
Cloud data centers, analytics, IoT and colocation services are powering increased demand for data centers - spending may reach $75 billion by 2020.
Statistics NZ & Fronde consolidate data collection
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
#
data analytics
#
martech
#
planning
Stats NZ partners with Fronde to streamline data collection, aiming for efficiency and enhanced security through an enterprise-wide system.
Big data: Could the end really be in sight?
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
#
data analytics
#
martech
#
iot
I can't say I love the term Big Data. How big is big? When it comes to data, often what was big last year is just the norm this year.
Data analytics the key to overcoming business uncertainty
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
#
data analytics
#
martech
#
planning
Increasing stakeholder demands, regulatory changes, and disruptive competitors are putting businesses at greater risk, according to Teradata.
New centre launched to create data tech platforms and retain young NZers
Tue, 26th Jul 2016
#
drones
#
data analytics
#
data science
They call it the 'brain drain', where talented young New Zealanders leave our shores to seek better prospects elsewhere - this could soon change.
Is your customer experience strategy reaching expectations?
Tue, 26th Jul 2016
#
crm
#
uc
#
data analytics
Why are customer experience efforts not living up to expectations? NICE believes a lack of customer interaction visibility may be the answer.
Brocade goes Gen 6 with new fibre channel directors
Wed, 20th Jul 2016
#
storage
#
data analytics
#
brocade
All flash data centers just got a superhighway, with Brocade debuting the industry's first Gen 6 fibre channel directors.
Embrace analytics or get left behind, experts warn
Wed, 20th Jul 2016
#
data analytics
#
martech
#
planning
Organisations must let the data tell the story, and not be prejudiced by any preconceptions of what might be causing the business issues in question.
CASE STUDY: Nimble Storage and Fly Buys NZ partner for digital transformation
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
#
storage
#
data analytics
#
digital transformation
Loyalty New Zealand improves performance and reliability with Nimble Storage, reducing batch processing time by 5.5 hours.
Spark launches new data offering in response to 'gaming fever'
Fri, 15th Jul 2016
#
gaming
#
uc
#
data analytics
Spark's 2GB GO offering thrills gamers, doubling data for half the price during school hols amidst a Pokemon Go craze.
Crowd testing in the Digital Age - why is it growing so fast?
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
#
data analytics
#
martech
#
planning
Crowd testing is becoming a popular tool for ensuring application quality in digital organisations. The question is, why?.
It's not always about malware: Forensic data analysis will find theft fast
Wed, 6th Jul 2016
#
data analytics
#
martech
#
planning
Cyber crime is not just limited to malware attacks - what about intellectual property or data theft, asks security company Computer Forensics.
Top 10 strategic technologies for Government CIOs
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
#
data analytics
#
martech
#
iot
Government CIOs face challenges in harnessing digital innovation, says Gartner. Spending on tech products/services is set to grow in 2016.
'Significant' vendor opportunity created by analytics-driven upheaval in IT
Tue, 28th Jun 2016
#
data analytics
#
martech
#
planning
More than half of analytics software customers report significant impact on IT operations, representing significant vendor opportunity, survey finds.
Salesforce's new and unified App Cloud Mobile solution is open to all users
Fri, 24th Jun 2016
#
data analytics
#
martech
#
cdp
Salesforce App Cloud Mobile is the new one-stop mobile solution from Salesforce that offers developers a choice of approaches.
Cognitive systems industry driving more knowledge into IT learning
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
#
data analytics
#
martech
#
planning
The global cognitive systems market will generate revenues worth $50 billion between 2016 and 2020, aided by development of self-learning IT systems.
Future of the global mobile analytics market looking rosy
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
#
data analytics
#
hyperscale
#
public cloud
A recent report has indicated a bright future for global mobile analytics, with huge growth anticipated between now and 2020.
Communications providers must invest in big data analytics to stay ahead, report says
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
#
data analytics
#
martech
#
planning
Communications service providers' interest in big data analytics compared to actual return on investment is not adding up, according to new research.
Big Data and Analytics readiness: APAC 'mature'
Mon, 20th Jun 2016
#
data analytics
#
martech
#
planning
APAC organisations in the Asia Pacific region are progressing rapidly in their readiness for Big Data and Analytics, according to analyst firm IDC.
HPE Operations Bridge Suite to 'consolidate' IT operations
Fri, 17th Jun 2016
#
devops
#
data analytics
#
martech
HPE Operations Bridge Suite uses a dashboard and fuses analytics and monitoring capabilities to help businesses monitor hybrid cloud app performance.