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.
Data is pure gold in the right hands
In this e-guide, read about the power of data against money laundering, and how to get the skills to turn data into gold.
News : Big data analytics
-
May 14, 2021
14
May'21
Dutch police used deep learning model to predict threats to life
Dutch police developed a deep learning model in their EncroChat investigation to predict which messages contain serious threats to life
-
May 13, 2021
13
May'21
NHSX data strategy due in ‘a few weeks’
NHSX director of policy and strategy Simon Madden says the long-awaited strategy is expected to “trigger huge debates” on issues such as access, choice and transparency, and will be published in draft form shortly to allow for consultation
-
May 12, 2021
12
May'21
Engineering firm Briggs of Burton maps global expansion with SAP’s Rise service
Briggs of Burton, an engineering firm that makes hygienic equipment for drinks, food and pharmaceutical companies, has chosen SAP’s Rise service to guide its global expansion, initially in China
-
May 11, 2021
11
May'21
How the British Red Cross harnessed digital mapping honed abroad for the domestic Covid-19 crisis
The British Red Cross and the Voluntary and Community Sector Emergencies Partnership have been putting digital mapping to work throughout the Covid-19 pandemic to help match human needs to local organisations
In Depth : Big data analytics
-
15 big data tools and technologies to know about in 2021
Lots of tools are available to use in big data applications. Here's a look at the key features of 15 open source options to see if they fit your needs. Continue Reading
-
Computational storage: What is it? Why now, what for, who from?
Computational storage is an emerging architecture category, in which compute is put near storage to address I/O bottlenecks resulting from large volumes of data Continue Reading
-
Hadoop vs. Spark: Comparing the two big data frameworks
Hadoop and Spark are widely used big data frameworks. Here's a look at their features and capabilities and the key differences between the two technologies. Continue Reading
Blog Posts : Big data analytics
-
Post-pandemic economic optimism from two B2B tech CEOs – Goldberg and Barrenechea
The technology industry is starting to enjoy a lucky escape. What would have happened had vaccines against Sars-Cov-2 not been invented and deployed? There has been much talk of how technology has ... Continue Reading
-
The National Data Strategy needs doers
This is a guest blogpost by Dan Klein, Director, Solution Centre, Zühlke Engineering Albert Einstein told us “you can’t use an old map to explore a new world”. Common sense further dictates that ... Continue Reading
-
Alan Turing honoured with visage on £50 note
Alan Turing’s service to his country has been recognised steadily in recent years: the 2013 posthumous royal pardon for the 1952 conviction for homosexuality that destroyed his life; the ... Continue Reading
Opinion : Big data analytics
-
Digital bootcamp initiative could kickstart new thinking about technology skills
The government’s digital bootcamps initiative could help begin to shift the way we think about the roles of technology professionals Continue Reading
-
How to tackle intellectual property crime
Crimes against intellectual property are big business for organised crime groups, commercial competitors and foreign states alike. In the first of a series of legal columns, David Cowan offers a practical approach Continue Reading
-
Employees must be given the right to disconnect
As enterprises increasingly turn to workplace monitoring technologies and more of the workforce moves to remote or hybrid working, unions are campaigning for workers’ ‘right to disconnect’ and not engage in digitally enabled work after hours Continue Reading
Videos : Big data analytics
-
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
-
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
-
UKTech50 Video: Driving your business through analytics – Staples
In this video Dave Ubachs, European CIO of Staples discusses the opportunities around big data and analytics, how can the CIO can drive value. He outlines why data visualisation and analytics are great opportunities for IT to move up the value chain, and how smart IT people can become data scientists and why are they are uniquely equipped to do so.