Big data analytics
Big data analytics is the often complex process of examining big data to uncover information -- such as hidden patterns, correlations, market trends and customer preferences -- that can help organizations make informed business decisions.. See complete definition.
News : Big data analytics
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February 25, 2022
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University of Amsterdam teams up with MIT to use analytics for a better world
Dutch and US universities join forces with tech company to help non-government organisations and the United Nations to harness data analytics to achieve sustainable development goals
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February 23, 2022
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Paid-for advertising still not covered in Online Safety Bill
Consumer group Which? calls again for government to include measures against scam paid-for advertising in the Online Safety Bill
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February 23, 2022
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European Commission opens path to a Data Act to stoke digital economy
The European Commission has published a proposal for a Data Act that it hopes will stoke a digital economy, in part by unlocking IoT and other ‘industrial data’
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February 23, 2022
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Tech acquisition to be major priority for UK police
Policing minister cites technology as major focus for future of UK police, in comments made ahead of the publication of the Strategic Review of Policing in England and Wales
In Depth : Big data analytics
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17 top big data tools and technologies to know about in 2022
Lots of tools are available to use in big data applications. Here's a look at 17 popular open source technologies, plus additional information on NoSQL databases. Continue Reading
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What a big data strategy is and how to build one
Companies analyze stores of big data to improve how they operate. But those efforts will bring diminishing returns without a big data strategy. Here's how to build one. Continue Reading
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Christal Bemont, Talend CEO: Show up as yourself
Christal Bemont, CEO of data management firm Talend, reflects on coming through difficult times in solidarity with co-workers, and how data quality assumes a heightened significance in the digital era Continue Reading
Blog Posts : Big data analytics
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Data fabric vs. data mesh: who wins?
This is a guest blogpost by John Wills, Field CTO, Alation Arsenal vs Spurs. Federer vs Nadal. Senna vs Prost. Frost vs Nixon. There have been a lot of great rivalries over the years, and now, ... Continue Reading
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Idol thoughts
HP, angry that it had to write down $5 bn on its purchase of Autonomy, has now made a breakthrough in the UK court. The court ruled that HP “substantially succeeded” in its claims against the ... Continue Reading
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Oracle’s Steve Miranda: supply chain analytics changing in response to faster business change
Covid has shaken the global economy over the past two years in ways it is hard, if not impossible, to grasp – at least while we are still in the thick of it. Adam Tooze’s book Shutdown: how Covid ... Continue Reading
Opinion : Big data analytics
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The complementary strengths of AI and human intelligence
Kathy Peach, director at Nesta’s Centre for Collective Intelligence Design, describes projects the organisation supports that explore the interaction between artificial and human intelligence Continue Reading
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Data integration remains essential for AI and machine learning
As our artificial intelligence algorithms continue to struggle with metacognition and causal inference, it is essential that we feed them the right data Continue Reading
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How digital-twin technology could revolutionise the healthcare industry
Digital-twin technology is not new, but in many industries it is still regarded as novel and is often misunderstood Continue Reading
Videos : Big data analytics
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How DBS Bank is tapping data analytics to improve customer service
DBS Bank’s managing director & head of consumer banking and big data analytics technology talks up the bank’s data analytics initiatives and how it is fostering a data-driven culture
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Computer Weekly @ 50: The next big things in tech – a developers’ perspective
Leading technology experts discuss the trends in enterprise software and how this will impact future applications
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CW500: Chris Carey, independent consultant and former global insight director at Universal Music
In this CW500 video, Chris Carey, independent consultant and former global insight director at Universal Music, talks to Computer Weekly editor in chief Bryan Glick about delivering better customer engagement in an increasingly digital world.


