Big Data stories - Page 145
Exploding information quantities to the emergence of the term ‘Big Data’ for datasets which can’t be handled by common database and data processing tools. It literally means what it says, but beyond Volume, there are additional characteristics commonly associated with Big Data. These include Velocity – the rate at which the data is generated (and therefore changes) is rapid; and Variety/Variability – multiple data types renders standard tools incapable of handling it. Generally Big Data refers to datasets measured in terabytes, petabytes, or greater. The term can refer to the datasets themselves, as well as techniques for analysis and visualisation.
Managerial roles snapped up by men while women fall by the wayside
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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In New Zealand and abroad there are far more men in managerial positions than women, and this number is growing.
CIOs should stay focused on IT projects: Here's why
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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In a competitive world where technology can make or break a business, why wouldn't a business want a skilful CIO to focus almost exclusively on IT?.
Analytics, services and security top spend for IoT
Thu, 24th Sep 2015
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Big data analytics will play a pivotal role in enabling enterprises to gain benefit from the internet of things over the next 12 to 18 months.
How graph analytics can help with data compliance
Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
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Businesses must ensure they comply with data regulations, according to Teradata, who says big data can transform operations.
Kiwi SMEs: Prepare for challenging times now
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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Kiwi SMEs urged by expert to boost marketing, strengthen networks and revamp hiring strategies in anticipation of economic downturns.
Massey University scores big data sponsorship
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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Massey University's data analytics programme has attracted the attention of business analytics software firm SAS.
Helping your students become successful in business
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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By becoming familiar with the business essentials now, students will be set up for business success in the future.
Salesforce IoT Cloud - what does it mean for businesses?
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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Companies have realised the importance of frequent innovation and are able to increase the quality and speed of development with ALM and cloud.
Artificial Intelligence is on the horizon – are you ready?
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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As AI looms, a new report urges Kiwi businesses and individuals to prep for a future where machines may outthink humans.
Big data becoming 'the new normal' for companies
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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Big data is becoming standard practice for businesses, with the vast majority of companies already investing or planning to invest in the technology.
Finnish company builds app for your sales guys
Tue, 15th Sep 2015
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Liid, a Nordic company based in Finland, has created a mobile application that functions as an activity tracker for sales professionals.
World's first Intelligent Gateway sets out to simplify IoT deployments
Thu, 10th Sep 2015
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NetComm Wireless and Arrow Electronics simplify IoT deployments worldwide with the market's first Intelligent Gateway.
Backup your data and save your business
Thu, 10th Sep 2015
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Backing up data can not only save money for an organisation, but reputation and potentially the business, according to Acronis.
Air NZ's Julia Raue up for global 'Disruptive CIO' award
Wed, 9th Sep 2015
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Air New Zealand CIO Julia Raue is a finalist in the global Talent Unleashed Awards - and she's not the only one flying the Kiwi flag.
Tomizone signs new Wi-Fi deal with Christchurch airport
Wed, 9th Sep 2015
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Kiwi Wi-Fi success story Tomizone inks new deal with Christchurch International Airport, providing free Wi-Fi to six million passengers a year.
Big data analytics investments paying off, according to new research
Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
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A new report from Teradata as revealed companies are making significant investment in big data analytics and are seeing a significant return.
Employee travel expense data needs to visible
Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
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Concur urges firms to boost transparency of employee travel spending, driving cost savings and policy compliance.
Kiwi directors need to start talking about cyber security
Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
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Directors are a prime target for cyber criminals, warns the Institute of Directors in New Zealand. Many still fail to take cyber security seriously.
Analytics driving the sentient enterprise
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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The continued data explosion and corresponding increase in analytical capabilities will drive organisations into becoming more sentient or intuitive.
Are you ready for the third wave of the digital age?
Mon, 31st Aug 2015
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The need for Lean Business Analysis is growing as traditional change methods become a blocker in the third wave of the digital age.