Why Algorithmic Accountability Is Needed Now
On August 20, Dick Costolo, Twitters’ CEO, announced that his company would suspend all accounts that shared the gruesome beheadings…
Three Challenges Europe Faces in Becoming a Competitive Big Data Market
The European Commission is working hard on developing a competitive European Big Data market. The European Commission is working hard…
Technology Innovation: 3 Tips for Dealing with Closed-Minded Executives
"We live in a society where technology is a very important force in business, in our daily lives. And all technology…
Protecting Your Business from Shellshock
By now, most of you have heard of the digital threat facing network security called Shellshock. For those who haven’t,…
China’s “Great Firewall” Targets Cloud Services
A plethora of websites including a popular content distribution network is currently inaccessible inside of China. GreatFire.org reports that EdgeCast's…
iBeacons, Retail and Information Overload: How Macy’s Is Kickstarting Retail’s Data Warehousing Needs
The iBeacon just got one heck of a brand evangelist for this holiday season: Macy’s. The iBeacon just got one…
Warning! When Big Data Turns Bad
Big data is proving its usefulness in fields as diverse as improving healthcare and cutting crime. However, as with all…
Will Obama Be the Last Open Data President?
From President Obama’s first day in office, he has established himself as the first open data president. From President Obama’s…
3 Ways to Adapt to the Shift Toward Online Privacy (Ethically, Nonetheless)
In May 2014, the E.U. announced that search engines were responsible for removing links deemed inadequate or irrelevant. This rule is…
6 Experts Explain How IT Infrastructure Matters to Your Organization’s Data Sets
A few years ago, the zettabyte wasn’t on anyone’s mind. Since then, the term has gone from being an esoteric…
