Category: Big Data
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Step by step approach to perform data analysis using Python
So you have decided to learn Python, but you don’t have prior programming experience. So you are confused on where to start, and how much Python to learn. These are some of the common questions a beginner has while getting started with Python(for data centric application). “How long does it take to learn Python” “How much…
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Diversity and Inclusion Key Focus of Data Science in 2018
Women and minorities have been grossly underrepresented in tech and data science fields since the first computer dialed into the phone network using a modem. Barely more than a quarter of Data Science jobs in the United States are currently held by women. And barely 10% of black or Hispanic students in college are…
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The History of Big Data
If you look at any reputable technology website today, you will find that a lot of these websites will be writing about something called Big Data. Most of these articles which you will read will make use of the term and then tell you how wonderful this “new” technology is and how it can make…
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How to make it easier and cheaper to manage your enterprise data in AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is currently the most widely used enterprise cloud data storage system, successfully competing against similar services from the likes of Microsoft and Google. In this article, we look at what AWS offers and outlines how enterprises can cost-effectively match their enterprise data and applications to the right AWS service. Not so…
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Can Big Data Analytics Make Telemedicine More Functional?
Telemedicine, once the domain of campy 1960s films about the future to come, is a reality. Today, anyone can consult with a medical professional without having to meet them in person or even stepping outside. As with other technologies, however, the ramifications of the shift to telemedicine may ultimately lie in whether providers and stakeholders…
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What does General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) mean for you?
The General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR enforcement date, is quickly closing in. It’s a sweeping and relatively new form of legislation that will change the current landscape considerably. How so? Well, it puts a lot of pressure on organizations to bolster advanced data security and privacy. More specifically, it’s a European regulation that will…
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5 Surprising Big Data Sources for Improving Data Quality and Business Analytics
Information is power – especially in the world of e-commerce. You can make a much larger impact and save money by gathering data from different big data sources on your market. But where can you find reliable, actionable information without spending a fortune? Amazon Provides Free Access to Government Data Sources Big data doesn’t get bigger…
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Cybercriminals and Law Enforcement Wield Big Data in Chilling Ways
Law enforcement officials aren’t the only ones using big data. Savvy criminals are exploiting it in terrifying ways. Big data has many benefits. Unfortunately, in an adversarial society, it often seems that those benefits can cancel each other out. Business owners often feel this way as their competitors weaponize big data more effectively. The…
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Digital Globalization Drives Need for Data Quality Advances
The vision of globalization has taken a new form, due to major advances in technology. In recent years, growth in imports and exports has stalled throughout the world. However, the forces of globalization are accelerating rapidly. The flow of digital information is driving the trend. McKinsey’s Digital Globalization: the New Era of Global Flows…
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Building a Big Footprint with a Small Firm: 3 Keys to Data-powered Advertising
You want to expand your brand presence, but doing so demands extensive outreach, and you’re not exactly a household name. Establishing a broader footprint is one of the most challenging obstacles you’ll face as an entrepreneur. You want to connect with new consumers and cultivate existing ties, but these are tall orders without the right…