Big Data stories - Page 65
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.
It's not just about the weather: put your emails in context
Tue, 10th May 2016
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data analytics
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partner programmes
Digitally empowered customers crave context and are shying away from the mass-marketing approach to email offers. It's time for a different approach.
Hot Trend for B2B Marketers: Account-Based Marketing
Tue, 10th May 2016
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Every salesperson wants good leads, and increasingly, B2B marketers are expected to not only provide those good leads but also help close deals.
Microsoft on charge in SaaS market with 70% revenue growth
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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saas
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Microsoft is on the charge in the SaaS market and is now challenging for leadership in the growth market with Oracle and IBM also making a big play.
Big players losing as they fail to capitalise on booming PaaS market
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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paas
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IBM and Oracle are losing out as they fail to capitalise on the booming PaaS market and concede share to specialists, open source and cloud providers.
Why only half of CDOs are poised for success
Thu, 14th Apr 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Half of CDOs risk falling short of success amid internal resistance and lack of support, warns Gartner expert.
The hype and misunderstanding surrounding analytics
Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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The hype related to analytic technologies and vendors continues unabated. It seems that investors are still pushing up prices of analytic vendors.
Blue Coat Systems dominates network security forensics market
Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
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data analytics
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Blue Coat Systems has been recognised by Frost - Sullivan for its dominance in the global network security forensics market.
Security concerns aren't going anywhere, new report finds
Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
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iot
When it comes to adopting new technologies and implementing business transformations, security is often not in place although it's a crucial concern.
Think you're ready for Big Data and IoT? Standard tests are just not enough
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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ddos
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data analytics
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hyperscale
Enterprise data centres need a test environment that reflects their real load and actual traffic, including all applications and protocols.
Dell gets to the bottom of what's really going on with business data security
Wed, 9th Mar 2016
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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public cloud
Executives struggle to incorporate effective data security strategies, according to the Dell Data Security Survey.
Predictions for Big Data Analytics in 2016
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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uc
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The collaborative hybrid of human and machine - five ways big data will shape the future of business as we know it.
Database-as-a-Service a win-win for both providers and enterprises
Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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iot
New data management solutions are needed as data creation and processing increase, says Frost - Sullivan. Cloud-based DBaaS is becoming popular.
The data break-even point: How to ensure your data investment is right
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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crm
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data analytics
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martech
Understanding the costs of managing data is crucial for businesses to make smart decisions and increase data value.
Banking customers won't stand for subpar security, study finds
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
Over half of online banking customers would avoid a provider that has recently experienced a security incident, according to a survey by Kaspersky Lab.
Getting emotional with business analytics
Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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A quantitative, analytic and evidence-based approach is inhibited by the fact that people are predominantly emotional decision makers.
Cato Networks looks to solve the network security problem
Wed, 10th Feb 2016
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data analytics
Cato Networks unveils its Cato Cloud NSaaS platform to simplify network security for distributed, cloud-centric, and mobile-first enterprises.
Harnessing the power of security operations centres
Wed, 10th Feb 2016
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data analytics
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iot
As organisations face an increasingly volatile threat landscape, security operations centres (SOCs) play an important role in protection.
What does a child genius and dance music have in common? Cyber security, of course
Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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gaming
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data analytics
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martech
TechDay talked to Walter O'Brien, founder of Scorpion and computer science extraordinaire, about his latest foray into the world of cyber security.
Surfing the Crest: Top Technology Trends in 2016
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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smart cities
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paas
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data analytics
The technology industry moves at a relentless pace, making it both exhilarating and unforgiving. Here are six predictions for 2016.
Data breaches cost SMEs more than money
Wed, 27th Jan 2016
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data analytics
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planning
Data protection hacking is causing emotional distress and financial loss for SMEs, according to a report by law firm Moore Blatch.