Big Data stories - Page 176
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.
Cooperation and user focus key for antivirus vendors
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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The overall number of computers affected by the top 20 families of malware has dropped significantly, partly due to better cooperation among security companies.
Choosing physical appliances for a virtual world
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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Derek Schauland outlines 5 key steps to seamlessly integrate physical backup appliances into our increasingly virtual IT landscapes.
Flintfox launches new software product that could make it better known at home
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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Flintfox International, a software development company that specialises in trade relationship and promotions management, is about to launch a new p.
Tidemark releases modern solution with predictive capabilities
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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Tidemark unveils a game-changing analytics platform, empowering CFOs with predictive insights for smarter financial planning in the Big Data era.
AppDynamics widens scope to IT managers
Tue, 4th Nov 2014
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AppDynamics enhances software with business intelligence, aiding IT and biz managers with real-time insights at Vegas launch.
Are unreliable IT networks affecting your company’s long-term success?
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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From digital marketing, social media, Big Data and the cloud to mobile and security-related issues, technology is rapidly reshaping not only how today.
From big data to data lakes
Tue, 21st Oct 2014
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Organisations embracing data lakes outperform peers by 20%, transforming from rigid data management to agile, innovative analysis models.
Paging Dr Watson: Cognitive computing with a twist
Tue, 21st Oct 2014
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IBM's Watson is revamping industries with its natural language processing power, making complex analytics accessible to all.
Meet the Big Data professionals (it’s not who you think)
Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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fintech
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Reckon the top users of Big Data are the likes of banks, consumer products companies and mass marketers? Maybe so, but there’s another industry altoge.
Paying too much for telecoms
Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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UK firms overpaying for telecoms, with nearly half of ICT budget absorbed, says Gartner. Savings await those who review deals, advises TeleConsultants.
Gartner debunks 5 of the biggest data myths...
Fri, 26th Sep 2014
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Gartner shatters common data myths, offering clarity to IT leaders navigating big data's challenges and potential.
Callaghan Innovation and Auckland tech start-up unite on Big Data project
Wed, 24th Sep 2014
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Callaghan Innovation and Auckland tech firm Movio have developed an advanced film recommendation system, boosting Movio's software value by millions.
Elementary my dear Watson... IBM launches biggest analytics release in 10 years
Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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IBM has launched Watson Analytics, a natural language-based service that provides instant access to predictive and visual analytic tools for businesses.
Data centre market to undergo 'dramatic change'... Four disruptive factors revealed
Sat, 20th Sep 2014
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Disruption in the data center market is predicted by Gartner as four main factors take hold, potentially driving major changes in the industry.
Komputer Kraft: Providing local knowledge with global cloud expertise...
Fri, 19th Sep 2014
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As transforming businesses look to skies across New Zealand, it’s clear to see that global tech giant Salesforce is winning the cloud platform war.
Gartner: Enterprise spends big money on Big Data...
Thu, 18th Sep 2014
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Gartner reveals a spike in big data investment with 73% of decision-makers exploring tech, marking a global surge in digital analytics.
Pentech: Where people matter...
Wed, 17th Sep 2014
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data analytics
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cloud services
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bi
Pentech redefines tech service with a people-centric approach, thriving on deep relationships and swift, tailored solutions in Wellington.
What does your company rely on? Experience, advice or data?
Fri, 12th Sep 2014
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Despite execs favouring experience over data, firms that are data-driven are three times more likely to improve decision-making.
Youi Insurance: Using tech to take on the big boys
Tue, 26th Aug 2014
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Despite being the self-proclaimed new kids on the insurance block in New Zealand, Youi Insurance is bucking the industry trend when it comes to techno.
Planning your Big Data strategy? Five key tips to success…
Wed, 20th Aug 2014
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To compete in the age of the customer, it’s essential to make the most of the data you have access to, whether it’s from internal or external sources.