Ready for a Swim? How to Tell When You’re Ready for a Data Lake (or If There’s a Better Solution)
As most organizational data sets grow beyond the capabilities of the traditional data warehouse, a lot of businesses are taking a look at the option... Read More
4 New Big Data Security Worries
The past couple of years haven’t been easy ones for cyber security specialists, especially those charged with protecting the growing reservoirs of Big Data. The... Read More
Can’t Land That Elusive Data Scientist? That’s Because You’re Going About It All Wrong
If you read the industry rags, you’ll start to believe that data scientists are rarer than diamonds, and more expensive, too. While they certainly aren’t... Read More
Why Open Source Rules the Roost in the Universe of Big Data
The most obvious reason to choose open source software is that it’s free. But for most businesses, especially enterprises, that isn’t as big a point... Read More
What Are the Differences Between a ‘Data Scientist’ and a ‘Data Engineer’ (and Which One Do You Need?)
As data becomes more important to doing business, companies are finding themselves in need of various data-related workers. Sometimes, the titles aren’t clear, and it’s... Read More
What is the Future of Big Data in Retail?
It’s already well documented that big data can help retailers understand their customers, reach new revenue streams, and even improve customer interaction by timely and... Read More