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Big Data Difficulties in the Insurance Industry
Peter Buxbaum  
5/24/2013   Post a comment
The insurance industry is struggling to get the most out of big data, according to a recent survey from Celent. They should be doing better.
The Legal & Ethical Implications of Big Data
Bill Franks  
5/24/2013   2 comments
Policies need to catch up with data, so we can focus on positive developments.
4 Tips to Maximize the Combo of Social & Traditional Data
Andy MacMillan  
5/23/2013   2 comments
When leveraged appropriately, social data has become a powerful tool when combined with traditional data, enabling businesses to tailor efforts better than ever before.
For Marketers, Success Is Doing Big Data Right
James M. Connolly  
5/23/2013   6 comments
Big data means that email marketers can generate many more leads, but what really matters is using big data to get the right leads for clients.
The Organic Switch to Big Data for BI
Saul Sherry  
5/22/2013   3 comments
Companies are best positioned for big data insight if they first make sure their networks are robust for day to day use.
Big Email Data: Junk or Treasure?
Robert Plant  
5/22/2013   9 comments
Can those reservoirs of emails prove useful to your business? Can the President's prove useful to the USA?
Data on Drugs, Dollars & Doctors
Ariella Brown  
5/22/2013   8 comments
Can big data finally offer the transparency to pull doctors out of Big Pharma's pocket?
Big Data Tales: Walmart's Big Data DNA
Susan Fourtané  
5/21/2013   7 comments
WalmartLabs show just how smart and forward-thinking the retail giant are with their big data.
@kdnuggets Voted the Best Big Data Twitter Account!
Saul Sherry  
5/21/2013   11 comments
Our panel of expert judges pull their 20 top names from the #bigdata100.
Small Steps in Using Big Data in the Smart Home
James M. Connolly  
5/21/2013   9 comments
Learning thermostat maker Nest's acquisition of MyEnergy is one more step toward a time when big data is at the core of home energy management.
Doing the Thinking for You
Michael Ross  
5/20/2013   15 comments
Using online customer big data for sustained retail growth via "decision intelligence."
Predictive Analytics Head to Class
James M. Connolly  
5/17/2013   21 comments
Predictive analytics can put the right tools and the right data into the hands of business decision makers in higher education.
Data Doesn't Speak for Itself
Peter Buxbaum  
5/16/2013   16 comments
Understanding the context of data is crucial to understanding its implications. It's not just technology, but human intelligence, that is needed to make sense of it all.
How to Replace a Dead HiPPO
Lindsay Clark  
5/16/2013   9 comments
Businesses will need to rethink the way they develop and recruit managers in the big data era. But the pace of change should be right for them.
Gamifying Energy Use
Saul Sherry  
5/15/2013   7 comments
Behavioral science and big data are making people reconsider energy use.
Big Data Is a Big Mystery to Local Governments
Robert Mullins  
5/14/2013   6 comments
Research shows a disconnect between what US federal agencies and local and state agencies are doing with big data, with the local folks still trying to grasp the concept.
Visualization Is About Try & Try Again
James M. Connolly  
5/14/2013   16 comments
Data visualization can't be an add-on at the end of a project. It requires a process of trial and error to tell the story just the right way.
Big Data Takes a Holiday
John Edwards  
5/13/2013   11 comments
The travel industry turns to big data to fine-tune pricing and enhance customer service.
Healthcare Innovations Through Big Data
Mithun Sridharan  
5/10/2013   20 comments
What can healthcare learn from the big data of financial services?
Running Research on 2.5 Billion Cards
Saul Sherry  
5/10/2013   14 comments
Outlier analytics are allowing banks to regain their friendly feel.
SMBs Need to Focus on Business Results, Not Data
James M. Connolly  
5/9/2013   30 comments
Small companies have opportunities, and questions to be asked, of big data, but they need help to get the answers.
Evolving Perspectives on What 'Big' Data Is
Saul Sherry  
5/9/2013   8 comments
Vendor definitions aren't matching up.
Storing Big Data With Hive: ORC
Christian Prokopp  
5/9/2013   5 comments
ORC could well be the ultimate solution for businesses looking to optimize the way they pull data from Hadoop.
Want to Move Off the Big Data Information Grid?
Robert Plant  
5/8/2013   18 comments
Do you know how much data you've generated on yourself?
Big Data or Running Water?
Lindsay Clark  
5/8/2013   20 comments
Research demonstrates how organizations exploiting big data outperform the rest. But is big data a revolution?
Predictive Modelling for Biotech Insights
John Edwards  
5/7/2013   4 comments
Big data promises to lead to the development of better drugs and treatments in less time and at lower cost.
Industries With High Stakes in Big Data Predictive Analytics
Mike Lata  
5/7/2013   12 comments
Here's a quick study of the industries that stand to gain the most by using predictive analytics on their big data sets.
Storing Big Data With Hive: RCFile
Christian Prokopp  
5/6/2013   5 comments
RCFile, as co-developed by Facebook, could be the ideal option for optimized Hive.
When Simple Cell Calls Serve Humanity
James M. Connolly  
5/6/2013   8 comments
Data mining of basic cell phone traffic -- voice and text connections -- in developing countries has the potential to combat deadly diseases.
Fighting Human Trafficking With Big Data
Ariella Brown  
5/6/2013   15 comments
Aligning global data is the first step to fighting global trafficking.
Big Data Tales: Walmart's Introduction
Susan Fourtané  
5/3/2013   29 comments
Walmart's heritage in innovation adoption has served it well in the era of Hadoop.
Will Big Data Make Me Pretty, Rich, or Funny?
Chris Taylor  
5/2/2013   18 comments
Make time for a pragmatic workshop on what big data really means.
Big Data of Birding
Daniel D. Gutierrez  
5/2/2013   9 comments
Finally, data hungry birders are given access to a big data perch.
GE Gets Behind Big Data & the Cloud
James M. Connolly  
5/2/2013   12 comments
GE's $105 million investment in big data and cloud venture Pivotal positions it as investor, developer, user, service provider, and big data pioneer.
Big Data’s Leap of Faith
Lindsay Clark  
5/1/2013   9 comments
Big data might be big news, but there are challenging hurdles to get over before you get to the benefits.
Storing Big Data With Hive: Optimizing Text
Christian Prokopp  
5/1/2013   4 comments
Storing data in text is slow, but enables rapid development.
The Pentagon's Big Data Research Push
Peter Buxbaum  
4/30/2013   17 comments
The Pentagon's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, with the support of the White House, has big plans for big data research.
Suppliers Get Ready to Ride a Big Data Wave
James M. Connolly  
4/30/2013   10 comments
Some of the companies that had their technology in place, waiting for the big-data market to take off, are positioned to benefit today.
The Data Within: Taxes & the Future
Mike Lata  
4/29/2013   16 comments
Tracking habits is one good use of personal big data, but it immediately opens the issue of data privacy.
Of Dark Data, Beware You Must
Yves de Montcheuil  
4/29/2013   20 comments
The truly balanced data Jedi must master dark data.
Big Data Analytics: Facts & Feelings
Seth Grimes  
4/26/2013   26 comments
The #bigdata100 star Seth Grimes adds a bit of emotion to the typically number-dominated BI world.
What Does Big Data Say About Sleep Needs & Space Missions to Mars?
Susan Fourtané  
4/26/2013   32 comments
The big data generated by self-quantifying body measurement devices suddenly takes on new meaning when strapped on to an astronaut.
Why Your Big Data Project Needs the Balanced Scorecard
Jeff Morris  
4/25/2013   7 comments
On its 20th anniversary, the Balanced Scorecard has more relevance than ever in an era of big data.
Encryption Steps Up for Big Data
James M. Connolly  
4/25/2013   24 comments
Technology suppliers are answering the call for encryption tools that will help to secure big data applications.
Day 3: Live Blog From the Big Data Show
Saul Sherry  
4/25/2013   22 comments
Live blogging from the final day of the Big Data Show in London.
CISPA: Information Without Representation?
Robert Plant  
4/24/2013   15 comments
People are taking sides on the CISPA debate and privacy. Whatever happens with the bill, we will be better off because of the awareness that the debate raises.
Storing Big Data With Hive: Text
Christian Prokopp  
4/24/2013   18 comments
Exploring the option of using text as an option to store and exchange data with Hive.
Day 2: Live Blog From the Big Data Show
Saul Sherry  
4/24/2013   14 comments
Continuing the updates from day two of London's Big Data Show.
From the Floor of the Big Data Show
Saul Sherry  
4/23/2013   1 comment
We've been awfully busy at the Big Data Show in London. Here we bring you images from the vibrant show floor.
Fighting Heart Disease With Big Data
Ariella Brown  
4/23/2013   27 comments
A new heart research program from the University of California, San Francisco, promises a lot, but needs more attention.
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