Big Data stories - Page 135
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.
Data: future asset or ally for your business?
Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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Australian enterprises wanting to grow their competitive edge need to take a longer, harder look at their data strategies.
Cambridge Analytica gets New Zealanders talking about data use
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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New Zealanders are questioning how their data is being used online after recent scandals, says InternetNZ CEO Jordan Carter.
EkkoSense launches IoT-enabled temperature sensor for data centers
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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EkkoSense has unveiled the world's first IoT-enabled wireless thermal sensor, promising to revolutionise data centre cooling cost and efficiency.
Toshiba releases new data center SSD line-up
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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Toshiba unveils its latest NVMe and SATA data centre SSDs, including the CD5, XD5, and HK6-DC series, boasting high performance and low power usage.
Singtel enhances connectivity to North Asia with SJC2 submarine cable
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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The 10,500-kilometer submarine cable links eleven cable landing stations in the region and is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2020.
Data Republic and SAS collaborate on secure data sharing & analytics platform
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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Data Republic and SAS have partnered to deliver a secure platform for anonymised data sharing and analysis, enhancing privacy measures for companies.
ASEAN-Australia codeathon brings innovation to the fight against cybercrime
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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The ASEAN-Australia Codeathon saw over 100 tech experts creatively counter cybercrime in just 32 hours, with Project Iceberg securing the top prize.
Facebook breach of 50 MILLION profiles: What we know so far
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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A whistleblower has uncovered the practices of his illicit company, which include stealing the details of 50m Facebook users to help Trump's campaign.
Hutt Chamber of Commerce launches project to make big data more accessible
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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Datashare project to launch, giving NZ businesses free access to big data. Aims to protect against disruption of AI and machine learning.
5 major CX trends to expect this year - Qualtrics
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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Customer experience can make or break a customers loyalty to a brand, which is why Qualtrics has released their 5 expected trends for CX this year.
Pegasystems: Making the art of selling smarter with AI
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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Pegasystems launches AI-powered Pega Sales Coach to help sales managers develop better salespeople in real time.
Exclusive interview: Lenovo’s Scott Tease talks AI, HPC and the power of data
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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Data is the most valuable asset to organizations, according to Lenovo's HPC and AI executive director, Scott Tease.
Exclusive interview: Qlik ANZ VP on her passion for partners and data literacy
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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Qlik’s ANZ VP Sharryn Napier explains how going private has benefitted partners and how Qlik can help users get their head around their own data.
Data Republic and SAS join forces to enhance analytic services
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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The partnership means customers will be able to apply SAS analytics to uncover insights from data listed on Data Republic’s data exchange platform.
Amazon Web Services strikes record deal with Taipei Government
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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Amazon Web Services inks a landmark deal with the Taipei Government to boost cloud-based big data in education, partnering with seven local universities.
Cisco unveils its top five strategic business pillars for 2018
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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Cisco has unveiled its five strategic business pillars for 2018, focusing on security, network reinvention, multi-cloud, data utilisation, and collaboration.
Cisco unveils two new SD-WAN tools in intent-based networking push
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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Cisco unveils tools for smarter WAN: SD-WAN vAnalytics & Meraki Insight at Cisco Live, forecasting network woes.
First UK universities to deploy IBM POWER9 servers reap benefits
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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Queen Mary University of London and Newcastle University are the first academia in the UK to deploy IBM's new system for HPC, data analytics and AI.
Exclusive Interview: The City of Newcastle on smart city investment
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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Newcastle's smart city initiatives aim to revitalize the community, attract business investment, and boost economic growth, says Deputy Lord Mayor Clausen.
DXC Technology rolls out new automated IT services platform
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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DXC claims the platform can offer companies a 65% reduction in business process transaction time with assisted Robotic Process Automation (RPA).