Big Data: The organizational challenge

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by admin - March 11, 2014

How to get started in Big Data? A good first step is to benchmark your industry and determine your company’s current position in analytics compared with that of your chief rivals. More>>

MasterCard, Visa form group aimed at stronger credit card security in US

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by admin - March 11, 2014

Visa and MasterCard want banks and retailers to work together on securing customer data and stop blaming each other after a massive data breach during the holiday season. More>>

Huge data breach just tip of iceberg

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by admin - March 10, 2014

Researchers at McAfee have found that cybercriminals are settling into a comfortable place in the “Dark Web” where they test, refine and distribute malware for online thievery. More>>

Big data for the little guy

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by admin - March 10, 2014March 10, 2014

Getting excited about big data is the first step. But you also need to consider the financial return on any investment. Getting the numbers to stack up financially is what counts the most. More>>

COLLABORATE 15: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community – April 12-16, 2015, Las Vegas

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by admin - March 10, 2014October 15, 2014

Collaboration is essential to your success. COLLABORATE 15 provides the venue for you to meet peers using Oracle products, share knowledge and get energized to achieve great results. Customize your educational agenda from hundreds of presentations and panels packed with latest information and practical tips on Oracle E-Business Suite, Fusion

The Seven Deadly Sins of Data Security

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by admin - March 7, 2014March 11, 2014

There is no shortage of advice on how to secure information. While much of this advice is good and would result in a more secure environment, there are lots of other things that go into an effective security program. Robert E. Braun and Michael A. Gold identify seven chief destroyers

Think before buying ID theft protection

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by admin - February 17, 2014

Services that tout ID theft “prevention” and “protection” mostly help you only after identity theft has happened. So here are a few things to know about subscribing to identity-theft protection services. More>>

Value of big data in health care is measured not just in dollars, but in lives

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by admin - February 6, 2014February 6, 2014

Big data has the potential to transform a variety of industries, including health care, provided organizations are willing to invest in technology and talent. More>>

Assumptions Can Be Risky In A Big Data World

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by admin - February 2, 2014February 6, 2014

Bill Franks - Chief Analytics Officer for Teradata’s global alliance programs

When working with familiar data and problems, your confidence in, and the validity of, the assumptions made are probably fairly sound. However, when you are doing a new type of analysis or using a data source for the first time, your assumptions may have a profound impact on the results