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.
Dell launches new flash storage solution
Mon, 10th Jun 2013
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Dell launches new flash storage solution to enhance IT performance, aid data insights, and cut costs, catering to the surging big data technology market.
Training a new generation of Big Data analysts
Sat, 1st Jun 2013
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As the world produces 2.5 quintillion bytes of data daily, the urgent need for a new generation of Big Data analysts grows.
Fronde's financials in full-flow
Mon, 27th May 2013
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ANZ tech firm Fronde posts strong growth with FY13 revenue up 25.8% to AUD $59.9m and net profit soaring by 145% to AUD $2.7m, driven by cloud expansion.
How Big Data changes the way New Zealand does business
Sat, 11th May 2013
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NZ companies harness Big Data, transforming business with customer insights, enhanced services and innovative solutions.
Restructuring Certus expands business divisions
Fri, 19th Apr 2013
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Certus Solutions restructures, splitting its growing Business Analytics and Information Management lines, and appoints new GMs to lead each division.
Hurd: Oracle must do better
Fri, 12th Apr 2013
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Co-president Mark Hurd promises to make the company easier to work with, citing a closer relationship with user groups.
Kiwi software co has bigger ambitions
Thu, 11th Apr 2013
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Technology solutions provider ramps up its efforts within the industry - driving sales in a quest to dominate niche marketplaces.
Your invite – HP Converged Infrastructure Event in Auckland
Fri, 29th Mar 2013
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Join HP at this special breakfast event to understand how infrastructure convergence helps you increase IT speed and agility.
Profiting from Product End-of-Life
Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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Distribution Central's Annuity Systems service helps resellers manage renewals and product lifecycles efficiently, driving profits from end-of-life products.
No sales no gains as Oracle misses Q3 targets
Fri, 22nd Mar 2013
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Software maker blames an expanding salesforce for a pretty big miss during third-quarter software sales, does this mean a resounding boost during Q4?.
Autonomy, Big Data and a fight HP can’t win
Wed, 13th Mar 2013
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HP's $10-billion Autonomy debacle highlights executive folly and Big Data's hyped pitfalls in a legal battle the tech giant is set to lose.
CommVault beats Q3 estimates
Tue, 26th Feb 2013
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With big data garnering so much attention at the moment, its no wonder CommVault beat estimates for sales and profits for its Q3 2013 figures.
Business and technology trends 2013
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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The top trend in technology for 2013 is the continued corporatisation of consumer and mobile technology. Expect more consumers to step up their use of.
Big Data vendor market perception stays positive
Thu, 24th Jan 2013
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Sentiment surrounding Big Data vendors remained positive last year, despite sceptics’ suggestions the subject had been ‘over-hyped’.
Enough BYOD; now it’s bring your own app
Wed, 23rd Jan 2013
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Wave goodbye to BYOD; it's the era of bring your own app, a shift fuelling productivity and personalisation in the workplace, says EMC's CTO.
HP solutions help telcos leverage Big Data
Fri, 18th Jan 2013
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New solution to help Communications Service Providers (CSPs) manage, understand and act on huge amounts of information.
Preparing for the Big Data revolution
Fri, 18th Jan 2013
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Security leaders urge organisations to prepare for how Big Date will transform security approaches and technologies by 2015.
2013 Cloud Predictions
Thu, 17th Jan 2013
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2013 will see a surge in OpenStack innovation, Big Data's rise in enterprise, and the expansion of the Internet of Things, reshaping the cloud market.
Mobile BI finally arrives...
Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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Mobile BI ushers in a new era of on-the-go business intelligence, as firms adapt to the demands of a 'connected' world, Ovum reports.
HP Vertica introduces Big Data Solutions Certification Program
Tue, 15th Jan 2013
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HP launches Big Data Solutions certification for its Vertica Analytics Platform, aiming to close the global skills gap in Big Data analytics.