Big Data stories - Page 163
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.
Subscription economy driving significant shift for Aussie businesses
Wed, 25th May 2016
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Consumer preferences are changing, driving a significant shift for Australian businesses, according to a survey by Zuora.
Harnessing WiFi analytics to maximise your customer’s experience
Wed, 25th May 2016
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A person’s ‘digital trail’ contains a goldmine of information that can be harnessed to give them a richer and more rewarding experience.
Unisys turns focus on Asia Pacific with expanded leadership team
Wed, 25th May 2016
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Unisys expands its APAC team with the appointment of Corrine Murphy as director of planning and operations for the region.
Tableau courses tackle data analyst skills shortage
Wed, 25th May 2016
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Tableau Software partners with Lynda.com, Pluralsight & Data Assembly to tackle IT & data analyst skills shortage by offering training programmes.
Big data and analytics a $187 billion opportunity
Tue, 24th May 2016
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Global revenues for big data and business analytics are set to explode, with IDC forecasting a growth to over $187 billion in 2019.
Move over IoT: Analytics of Things is here
Tue, 24th May 2016
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The potential of the Internet of Things is underestimated, according to Teradata, who stress the importance of analytics.
Salesforce Community Cloud gathers market momentum
Tue, 24th May 2016
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Salesforce's London World Tour attracts 15,000 attendees, biggest gathering of customers and partners outside of Dreamforce.
Big data drives uptake of analytics solutions in the enterprise
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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The advent of big data has led to the development of enterprise applications and increased demand for advanced analytics, according to Technavio research.
Copy data virtualisation: The five ways it could save you millions this year
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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You’ve heard of server virtualisation. You’ve heard of network virtualisation. But have you considered virtualising your data yet?.
Data-centric security for the Internet of Things
Thu, 19th May 2016
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The Internet of Things (IoT) & its dependence on the cloud has created new, critical security challenges in the escalating fight against cyber-crime.
IBM snaps up Salesforce consulting partner
Mon, 16th May 2016
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IBM has acquired global consulting agency Bluewolf and announced it will join IBM Interactive Experience. Financial details were not disclosed.
Technology distribution is changing - so where do channel partners stand?
Thu, 12th May 2016
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New technologies don't mean the end for channel partners - distributions can still add value, says CompTIA director.
Hitachi makes tracks in the Internet of Things market
Thu, 12th May 2016
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Hitachi forms Hitachi Insight Group to accelerate IoT business in industrial and enterprise markets #IoT #business.
It’s not just about the weather: put your emails in context
Tue, 10th May 2016
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Digitally empowered customers crave context and are shying away from the mass-marketing approach to email offers. It's time for a different approach.
Hot Trend for B2B Marketers: Account-Based Marketing
Tue, 10th May 2016
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Every salesperson wants good leads, and increasingly, B2B marketers are expected to not only provide those good leads but also help close deals.
Driving Big Data: The Algorithm Economy in the transport industry
Tue, 10th May 2016
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Big Data drives transport innovation, as Unisys NZ's Director outlines the vast potential and challenges ahead.
Unisys ramps up services and consulting for ServiceNow enterprise cloud
Mon, 9th May 2016
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Unisys has added new ServiceNow enterprise cloud platform consulting and advisory services, as it seeks to drive digital business transformation.
Gartner recognises Zendesk for innovative CRM solutions
Mon, 9th May 2016
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Zendesk has been recognized as a leader in Gartner's 2016 CRM Customer engagement report, the only company to move quadrants this year.
ManageEngine makes a play in the IT analytics market
Mon, 9th May 2016
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ManageEngine enters self-service IT analytics market with flagship offering Analytics Plus for mid- to large-size organisations.
University of Canterbury embraces cloud computing and big data
Mon, 2nd May 2016
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The University of Canterbury has pulled off an Australasian first and is using cloud infrastructure and big data analytics to empower teachers.