Big Data stories - Page 169
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.
Gartner: Data is dumb, welcome to the algorithmic economy
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
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With worldwide IT spend expected to surpass US$3.6 trillion in 2016, Gartner says data is dumb - it's time to embrace algorithms.
Turnbull government offers hope for digital innovation and skills shortage
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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Australia’s change in leadership is set to create new challenges for digital recruitment according to technology recruitment agency, Greythorn.
Analytics vital to HR departments
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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UK firms harness analytics in HR, revolutionising talent management as WFS underscores data's role in boosting human capital.
Leave admin drains resources: Is automation the answer?
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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Leave admin is becoming more complicated as regulations increase, making this area one of the most challenging aspects of workforce management.
Are you prepared for today's sophisticated cyber threats?
Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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With the threat landscape has fundamentally changing, it’s more important than ever for businesses to educate their employees.
Meet the newest member of the IT team: the chief data officer
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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IT departments will soon add a chief data officers (CDO) to the team in order to remain successful as competition heats up.
Why SMEs shouldn’t listen to business confidence surveys
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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While business confidence surveys may seem beneficial for businesses, they actually can do more harm than good.
Managerial roles snapped up by men while women fall by the wayside
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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In New Zealand and abroad there are far more men in managerial positions than women, and this number is growing.
CIOs should stay focused on IT projects: Here's why
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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In a competitive world where technology can make or break a business, why wouldn’t a business want a skilful CIO to focus almost exclusively on IT?.
Analytics, services and security top spend for IoT
Thu, 24th Sep 2015
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Big data analytics will play a pivotal role in enabling enterprises to gain benefit from the internet of things over the next 12 to 18 months.
How graph analytics can help with data compliance
Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
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Businesses must ensure they comply with data regulations, according to Teradata, who says big data can transform operations.
Kiwi SMEs: Prepare for challenging times now
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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Kiwi SMEs urged by expert to boost marketing, strengthen networks and revamp hiring strategies in anticipation of economic downturns.
Massey University scores big data sponsorship
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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Massey University’s data analytics programme has attracted the attention of business analytics software firm SAS.
Helping your students become successful in business
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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By becoming familiar with the business essentials now, students will be set up for business success in the future.
Brennan IT hands over $30k tech fund to client
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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A need to mobilise their sales team has seen Brennan IT customer Acrodyne take out the Innovation Lab challenge - and a $30,000 tech fund.
Salesforce IoT Cloud - what does it mean for businesses?
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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Companies have realised the importance of frequent innovation and are able to increase the quality and speed of development with ALM and cloud.
Artificial Intelligence is on the horizon – are you ready?
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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As AI looms, a new report urges Kiwi businesses and individuals to prep for a future where machines may outthink humans.
Big data becoming ‘the new normal’ for companies
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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Big data is becoming standard practice for businesses, with the vast majority of companies already investing or planning to invest in the technology.
Aussie takes out Most Disruptive CTO award
Wed, 16th Sep 2015
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Velpic’s Russell Francis has been named Most Disruptive CTO in the global Talent Unleashed awards, with three other Aussie companies claiming awards.
Finnish company builds app for your sales guys
Tue, 15th Sep 2015
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Liid, a Nordic company based in Finland, has created a mobile application that functions as an activity tracker for sales professionals.