Big Data stories - Page 159
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.
Recent volatility gives way to positivity as IT spending rises...
Sat, 9th Aug 2014
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IT spending is set to improve in H2 2014, with a significant commercial PC refresh cycle already underway, says IDC.
Big Telco, Big praise, Big Data…
Fri, 1st Aug 2014
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New Zealand's largest technology company has welcomed a report of the Data Futures Forum that highlights the exciting opportunities that could come fr.
Gartner: Beware of the Data Lake Fallacy...
Thu, 31st Jul 2014
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Gartner warns against the data lake hype, highlighting risks from lack of governance to security concerns in the information management sphere.
1, 2, 3, No! - Don't get lost in questionable numbers...
Wed, 30th Jul 2014
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In a world obsessed with numbers, Carol Rozwell cautions against blindly trusting statistics without understanding their context and actionability.
What will the new world look like after Big Data changes it?
Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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We like to think that IT is cranking out new technology faster and faster—but it isn't. It's twenty years or bust....
To survive and thrive... businesses must value data
Mon, 21st Jul 2014
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Businesses must prioritize data analysis, as it is crucial for decision-making and maintaining a competitive advantage, according to Ovum.
Top 5 biggest myths about Business Continuity...
Thu, 26th Jun 2014
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Plan B debunks myths surrounding Business Continuity planning, emphasising a tailored approach beyond cloud reliance and IT management for true resilience.
Gartner: Big Data needs a data-centric security eye
Fri, 6th Jun 2014
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Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) should not treat big data security in isolation, but require policies that encompass all data silos if the.
Big Data drives software market growth
Thu, 5th Jun 2014
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Worldwide software market forecasted to grow 5.9% in 2014, driven by Big Data and analytics and enterprise applications - IDC.
CloudEthernet Forum to fight cloud fragmentation
Mon, 2nd Jun 2014
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Every cloud provider has its own technologies, its own buzzwords, its own APIs – and that's a challenge for enterprises.
Transforming IT from cost centre to business contributor
Mon, 19th May 2014
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The channel must evolve, aiding IT managers to leverage analytics tools and transform IT from a cost centre into a strategic business partner.
Veeam examines the growth of the data centre...
Fri, 18th Apr 2014
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Charles Clarke, Veeam APAC technical director, takes a look at how the rise of big data, virtualisation and automation are transforming the New Zealan.
Gartner: What CEOs think of Digital Business...
Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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CEOs have a bullish attitude towards tech, but investors in tech-related stocks don't feel the same way, according to a Gartner survey.
Pivotal looking to change Big Data forever
Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
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Pivotal unveils Big Data Suite, aiming to revolutionize data economics with a comprehensive, penalty-free subscription offer.
SenPhi lands Yellowfin
Thu, 27th Mar 2014
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Wellington-based SenPhi Technologies has signed a reseller agreement with Australian business intelligence vendor Yellowfin.
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... 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.