“Long Data”: The 15-Second Video to Big Data’s Snapshot
A great definition of Big Data is “our ability to collect and analyze the vast amounts of data we are…
The History of Predictive Analytics [INFOGRAPHIC]
Predictive analytics will revolutionize research and development within any industry. It will enable businesses to make smarter, better informed, decisions…
Five More Common Myths About Open Source
We establish some Linux facts and debunk some popular Open Source myths. We establish some Linux facts and debunk some popular Open…
What Is Natural Language Processing?
Before proceeding with the Building Better Systems series I thought I should write a quick post over the weekend about…
Big Data and the Myth of Consumer Control
One of the victims of the ongoing National Security Agency (NSA) scandal may be also one of the most prominent…
The Total Cost of Big Data Performance [VIDEO]
During GigaOM Structure in San Francisco, Damien Black, CEO of SQLStream, explains the different costs of the most important data…
Be a Big Data Marketing Hero: How to Share Big Data Insights
Product development gurus have been trying to find out what customers truly want since Paleolithic man started sharing arrowheads, and…
Tips for Starting Your Dashboard Layout
When planning a dashboard, sometimes the biggest obstacle is just layout. I might be over generalizing here, but I suspect…
From Big Data to Big Personalization
The promise of big data: Companies can better know their customers and act on that information through personalization and segmentation.…
Why Small Businesses Should Switch to Cloud Accounting Software
If you run a small business, you are probably aware of the increasing demand for cloud accounting software. Perhaps a…