8 Ways to Fine-tune your SQL Queries (for production databases)
In organizations that operate without a data warehouse or separate analytical database for reporting, the only source of the latest…
A Deep Dive in Big Data
Like many catch phrases, the concept of “Big Data” comes with multiple definitions. From the GIS viewpoint, big data describes…
The 7 Industries That Benefit Most From Big Data
Every business in the world needs data to thrive. Data is what tells you who your customers are and how…
3 Ways Ransomware Hackers Trick your Employees
Many think that in order to become infected with ransomware, someone on your network has to download a program. While…
Understanding Cloud Services And Their Benefits
You have probably heard people talking about the Cloud, but unless you use it yourself you may be unsure why…
Five Reasons to NEVER Design a Survey without a Comment Field
The good news is that most researchers do, in fact, understand and appreciate the value of comment data from open-ended…
The State of Performance Management for Hybrid Clouds
IT Administrators have more choices today than ever before on how to run the workloads that are mission-critical for the…
Top 5 Posts on SmartData Collective [August]
SmartData Collective is about bringing together the brightest minds in Big Data and Analytics. Our goal is to offer a…
Why your IT Company’s Security Expertise Matters
Can you tell the difference between an IT consultant with in-depth security expertise and one that doesn’t have it? In…
Big Data and IP Rights – Where Their Paths Meet
Big data has been a game changer for almost every industry. While it has created many new opportunities for businesses to improve…

