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Ten ways to prevent loss of big data enthusiasm
NSA’s big data efforts need transparency, privacy advocates say
The increasing uses of big data in all kinds of organizations, particularly surveillance agencies, should prompt a debate about legitimate data collection and practices, said several speakers at a Washington, D.C., big data and privacy forum hosted by the Future of Privacy Forum and the Stanford Law School Center for
Big Insights from Big Data Require the Right Data Science Team
What Really Is Big Data? And Why It Will Change the World
As big data continues to spread the buzz , one question that’s in everyone’s mind is how it is going to impact our lives. Going by the rate at which new data is being generated and how our ability to analyze the complex data, there are 4 Vs that characterize
IT’s big data blunder
Despite the heavy spending on data-related tools and initiatives, organizations are yet to get a meaningful return on big data. According to Harvard Business Review, one of the reasons for this is a common blunder committed by many IT departments where they treat their analytics and big data projects just
Three Ways to Develop A Big Data Strategy
Big Data Security: 5 Questions You Need to Ask
Though big data offers a wealth of information and valuable insights that can help businesses make better decisions and increase profits, the is likely to pose substantial security risks that range from disastrous data breaches to issues with compliance and incident management. Check out the free report that outlines critical
Big Data and the Role of the CIO
Because CIOs are positioned at the nexus of the information flowing into and out of the company, the rise of big data provides them with a unique opportunity to demonstrate their strategic importance, according to Ernst & Young. While the rise of big data on the corporate agenda might provide CIOs
5 roles you need on your big data team
While many companies are obsessed about turning “data” into value, they don’t spend enough time on the “people” side of the equation. Getting the people side of the equation right, however, is not just about hiring the best talent. Here are five important roles to staff your advanced analytics bureau.