Big data analytics
Big data analytics is the often complex process of examining big data to uncover information -- such as hidden patterns, correlations, market trends and customer preferences -- that can help organizations make informed business decisions.. See complete definition.
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21 Nov 2022
What makes up an analytics pipeline?
Analytics pipelines were traditionally hidden away, but they're changing as more organizations focus on agility for their data. Learn what makes up a successful analytics pipeline. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Oct 2022
Make data usability a priority on data quality for big data
To help make big data analytics applications more effective, IT teams must augment conventional data quality processes with measures aimed at improving data usability for analysts. Continue Reading
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11 Feb 2013
Business applications, data analytics can make business lean
Centralised business apps, such as ERP and CRM can frustrate, but also make a business lean. Data analytics has a fresh Six Sigma role to play Continue Reading
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04 Feb 2013
Without analytics, it's 'big data, big schmada'
Data -- including big data -- has no value by itself, says TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson. It's what you do with data to gain business insights that counts. Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2013
Don’t make big data stand alone, warns Gartner
Gartner cautions organisations against treating big data as unique and criticises business intelligence suppliers for failing to exploit mobility Continue Reading
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09 Jan 2013
King.com gaming site unlocks big data with Hadoop
Online gaming company King.com replaced its MySQL database with Cloudera’s Hadoop distribution to cope with big data Continue Reading
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10 Dec 2012
Big data analytics set to confound conventional adoption curve in UK
Big data and analytics companies predict increased adoption in the UK. MapR, Cloudera, ParAccel and Pentaho sketch out the adoption curve Continue Reading
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Definition
07 Dec 2012
box plot
A box plot is a graphical rendition of statistical data based on the minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum. The term "box plot" comes from the fact that the graph looks like a rectangle with lines extending from the top and bottom. Because of the extending lines, this type of graph is sometimes called a box-and-whisker plot. Continue Reading
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Definition
06 Dec 2012
law of large numbers
The law of large numbers is a principle of probability according to which the frequencies of events with the same likelihood of occurrence even out, given enough trials or instances. As the number of experiments increases, the actual ratio of outcomes will converge on the theoretical, or expected, ratio of outcomes. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Dec 2012
implicit data
Implicit data is information that is not provided intentionally but gathered from available data streams. Implicit data contrasts with explicit data, which is data that is provided intentionally, for example through surveys and membership registration forms. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Nov 2012
Hadoop World: Just like data warehousing's early days
The buzz-filled Hadoop World 2012 conference reminded TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson of a data warehousing event he attended in 1997. Still to be seen: Can Hadoop live up all to the hype? Continue Reading
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09 Nov 2012
German retailer Otto invests in neural software to net future sales
German retail giant Otto improves demand forecasting with neural network technology from Blue Yonder, a predictive analytics start-up Continue Reading
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23 Aug 2012
What 'big data' means for health care BI managers
Consultant Laura Madsen says that "big data" is here to stay and that health care organizations -- which often lag behind other businesses on BI maturity -- should start getting ready for it. Continue Reading
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25 May 2012
SAS: High-performance analytics frees data scientists to model faster
High-performance analytics on "big data" could aid European companies as they struggle to make headway in the recession, say senior SAS executives. All sectors are turning to big data, they claim. Continue Reading
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24 May 2012
'Big data' analytics danger: Death by a thousand cuts
Companies that view "big data" and associated analytics processes as the ultimate answer to business decision-making needs do so at their own peril, writes BeyeNetwork expert Barry Devlin. Continue Reading
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24 May 2012
Why 'big data' is like seawater for text analytics
You can't just drink water from the ocean, writes BeyeNetwork expert Bill Inmon. Similarly, he says, unstructured text in "big data" pools must be refined before it's used in analytics applications. Continue Reading
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26 Mar 2012
'Big data' breathes new life into CEP software
Complex event processing (CEP) technology is poised to move from the backwaters of data management to center stage, says TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson. The primary driver? "Big data." Continue Reading
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01 Mar 2012
Five first steps to creating an effective 'big data' analytics program
Choosing the right technology is only half the startup battle on "big data" analytics. Get a list of deployment tips from consultant Lyndsay Wise to help set your organization on the right path. Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2012
Categorizing 'big data' processing systems
In the past, analytics applications typically were powered by relational databases. Now the options are more varied and less straightforward, says TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
16 Feb 2012
Top six data management software stories of 2011
From the rise of "big data" to office politics hampering MDM projects to Hewlett-Packard giving Neoview the ax, and more, there were plenty of notable data management stories in 2011. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2012
Let the revolution begin: Big data liberation theology
When people define big data they miss what's new about the technology. At its heart, big data is about liberation and balance. Wayne Eckerson explains. Continue Reading
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09 Jan 2012
'Big data' to inspire streamlined analytics programs in '12, IIA predicts
Faculty members from the International Institute for Analytics, a research firm that focuses on how organizations use analytics, weigh in on their predictions for 2012. Continue Reading
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02 Oct 2011
Data scientists helping businesses navigate 'big data' seas
Skilled professionals known as data scientists have become highly sought-after by companies such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Google to perform advanced analytics on growing data sets. Continue Reading