Big Data stories - Page 180
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.
Sales opportunities ‘hiding’ at the edge of the network
Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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In New Zealand there are thousands of small IT spaces such as remote and branch offices, network closets and server rooms that lie outside of the data.
Data is like a dead chicken...
Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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Big data's dark side revealed: gathering more data may seem wise, but like a dead chicken, it can quickly become a problem.
Will your organisation face an information crisis by 2017?
Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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The rise of big data, social networking and mobile interactions is forcing organisations to focus on the enterprise information that is most relevant,.
Is partner enablement the new currency?
Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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IDC claims vendors that provide the most compelling and useful enablement for their partners will gain channel dominance.
Hackers Kickstart mega security breach...
Mon, 17th Feb 2014
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Kickstarter has fallen victim to a global security breach, with hackers gaining access to customer data, prompting immediate security reinforcements.
Hackers... Big Data is watching you
Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Criminals are rapidly evolving their hacking techniques, and are attacking quickly, making timely security and fraud analytics more critical than ever.
ICT provider in another Dimension when it comes to carbon
Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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Dimension Data shines in climate change strategy, scoring 94/100 by CDP, leading the way in ICT sector's fight against global warming.
Expanding Express Data NZ starts 2014 with a bang
Thu, 23rd Jan 2014
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Express Data New Zealand has started its financial year with a bang, with its Q1 figures beating budget and improving on last year's record breaking figures.
2014′s New Years anti-resolutions in IT...
Thu, 2nd Jan 2014
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Publishing predictions in a blog or video post around this time of year is easy and predictable. So I won’t. If lots of people do something, that usua.
Telecom asks… What do you do with Big Data?
Wed, 18th Dec 2013
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Less than 8% of organisations have deployed big data technology, according to Gartner. Telecom Digital Ventures explains why 'smart data' is the way forward.
Top 3 ANZ service provider trends for 2014…
Fri, 13th Dec 2013
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The year that was 2013 saw service providers under serious pressure to differentiate themselves from competitors and deliver innovative new services..
Setting the ANZ IT agenda in 2014
Thu, 5th Dec 2013
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daas
As another calendar year draws to a close, it’s time to review the technologies and trends that will impact our industry over the next 12 months.
Lack of Big Data skills hamper ANZ businesses
Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
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ANZ businesses are eager to implement big data projects but in order to succeed they need better skills and communication.
Top 10 NZ Business Predictions for 2014
Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
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With 2014 almost upon the ICT industry, Symantec has offered an indicator into what lies ahead for the New Zealand technology sector.
Big Data policies lacking in ANZ organisations
Mon, 25th Nov 2013
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Only 22% of IT pros in ANZ confident in Big Data policies, with 61% of organisations lacking any, as per ISACA's survey.
Expanding Fronde celebrates new Sydney office
Mon, 4th Nov 2013
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Following the recent acquisition of business cloud design and integration company OnlineOne, Fronde has celebrated the opening of a new office in Sydney.
IT spending high as “excited” industry embraces Digital World
Thu, 31st Oct 2013
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This results in every budget being an IT budget; every company being a technology company; every business becoming a digital leader; and every person.
The digital world is here… IT spending to smash US$3.8 trillion in 2014
Thu, 10th Oct 2013
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This results in every budget being an IT budget; every company being a technology company; every business is becoming a digital leader; and every pers.
Are Kiwi firms exposing sensitive data to help desks?
Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
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A New Zealand IT specialist is warning Kiwis phoning cloud software helpdesks that they may expose their data to unnecessary risk.
Big Data hype rises among ambitious organisations
Tue, 24th Sep 2013
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There appears to be some substance behind the big data hype, according to a Gartner survey of IT and business executives.