Big Data stories - Page 158
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.
Are you sick of shadow IT's ever-looming digital danger?
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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There is a worrying trend for businesses to look at shadow IT as great examples of becoming digital. But in truth it is the exact opposite.
Top Coles exec talks about the strength of big data
Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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Niall Keating, head of big data at Coles, discusses the challenges and future of big data adoption in Australia.
It's crunch time: NZ faces 'critical point' in data governance
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New Zealand facing 'critical point' in data governance says University of Sterling Prof William Webster. Big challenges ahead.
More privacy safeguards with world-first data marketplace
Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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Data Republic launches world's first data marketplace, providing secure environment for organizations to exchange and collaborate on data projects.
Microsoft APC Day 1 highlights: Don't be a passenger
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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The Microsoft Australia Partner Conference 2016 gets underway with keynotes emphasizing the importance of defining your own future.
APC 2016 Day 1: Opportunities abound says Microsoft
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Microsoft has told its Australian partners there are 'absolutely stunning' opportunities ahead and outlined new multi-billion dollar opportunities.
What to do? A little ERP? A little IOT? A little big data? Who Know...Who Cares?
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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Amid a tech investment muddle, is IT truly firing up productivity or just a shot in the dark? Let's disentangle the ROI riddle.
What is this so called 'Age of the Customer?'
Thu, 1st Sep 2016
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CEOs aim for better customer experience, but poor technology management continues to disappoint, says journalist.
Hortonworks releases latest big data tool set
Wed, 31st Aug 2016
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Hortonworks releases version 2.5 of its big data software, offering new tools for data analytics and management.
ThetaRay continues global domination with Singapore office
Thu, 25th Aug 2016
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ThetaRay, the big data analytics company, has opened its inaugural office in Singapore to serve its growing Asian customer base.
Brocade looks to enhance visibility into storage networks
Thu, 25th Aug 2016
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Brocade launches Analytics Monitoring Platform with end-to-end visibility to reduce storage networking latency by 70%.
NEC welcomes new managing director for NZ
Wed, 24th Aug 2016
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NEC New Zealand appoints Takashi Tada as new Managing Director to lead the company's business transformation efforts.
CIOs and the IT department back in front with data projects
Wed, 24th Aug 2016
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CIOs and IT teams now hold responsibility for data projects in Australia and New Zealand businesses, finds Teradata.
Is distributed analytics the solution to a connected world of data?
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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Distributed analytics could be a game changer, integrating new data sources into legacy systems without squandering prior investments.
Exclusive: Qlik's Sharryn Napier talks employee empowerment through data analytics
Wed, 17th Aug 2016
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Qlik's Sharryn Napier says companies need to promote data literacy in the workplace to keep up with technology.
Uncovering growth opportunities in the transforming business analytics market
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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Vendors need to take a bi-modal approach to how you build your product portfolio as well as how you go-to-market.
Digital transformation: Cloud is the foundation, data is the core
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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Australian organisations are embracing big data and analytics offerings, with smaller vendors snapping at the heels of the established players.
HPE acquires SGI for $275 million to capture global 'data explosion'
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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HPE continues its investment in big data technology as the company acquires SGI, a data analytics, data management and compute solutions provider.
Special Microsoft data and intelligence achievement for Empired
Wed, 10th Aug 2016
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Empired's data platform achieves Microsoft certification, positioning the firm as a leader in data and intelligence in Australia and New Zealand.
TIBCO works with ASX to 'interconnect' rich data transformation
Wed, 10th Aug 2016
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TIBCO is bringing its transformational touch to the Australian market, as the company announced its expansion to help enterprises leverage rich data.