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Big Data stories - Page 160

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.
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Training a new generation of Big Data analysts

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As the world produces 2.5 quintillion bytes of data daily, the urgent need for a new generation of Big Data analysts grows.
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How Big Data changes the way New Zealand does business

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NZ companies harness Big Data, transforming business with customer insights, enhanced services and innovative solutions.
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Kiwi software co has bigger ambitions

Thu, 11th Apr 2013
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Technology solutions provider ramps up its efforts within the industry - driving sales in a quest to dominate niche marketplaces.
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No sales no gains as Oracle misses Q3 targets

Fri, 22nd Mar 2013
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Software maker blames an expanding salesforce for a pretty big miss during third-quarter software sales, does this mean a resounding boost during Q4?.
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Autonomy, Big Data and a fight HP can't win

Wed, 13th Mar 2013
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HP's $10-billion Autonomy debacle highlights executive folly and Big Data's hyped pitfalls in a legal battle the tech giant is set to lose.
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CommVault beats Q3 estimates

Tue, 26th Feb 2013
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With big data garnering so much attention at the moment, its no wonder CommVault beat estimates for sales and profits for its Q3 2013 figures.
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Business and technology trends 2013

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The top trend in technology for 2013 is the continued corporatisation of consumer and mobile technology. Expect more consumers to step up their use of.
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Big Data vendor market perception stays positive

Thu, 24th Jan 2013
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Sentiment surrounding Big Data vendors remained positive last year, despite sceptics' suggestions the subject had been 'over-hyped'.
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Enough BYOD; now it's bring your own app

Wed, 23rd Jan 2013
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Wave goodbye to BYOD; it's the era of bring your own app, a shift fuelling productivity and personalisation in the workplace, says EMC's CTO.
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HP solutions help telcos leverage Big Data

Fri, 18th Jan 2013
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New solution to help Communications Service Providers (CSPs) manage, understand and act on huge amounts of information.
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Preparing for the Big Data revolution

Fri, 18th Jan 2013
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Security leaders urge organisations to prepare for how Big Date will transform security approaches and technologies by 2015.
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2013 Cloud Predictions

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2013 will see a surge in OpenStack innovation, Big Data's rise in enterprise, and the expansion of the Internet of Things, reshaping the cloud market.
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Mobile BI finally arrives...

Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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Mobile BI ushers in a new era of on-the-go business intelligence, as firms adapt to the demands of a 'connected' world, Ovum reports.
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HP Vertica introduces Big Data Solutions Certification Program

Tue, 15th Jan 2013
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HP launches Big Data Solutions certification for its Vertica Analytics Platform, aiming to close the global skills gap in Big Data analytics.
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At scale: doing business in the cloud

Wed, 26th Dec 2012
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Tait Communications, leading in radio tech since 1969, hails cloud migration for business resilience post-Canterbury quakes.
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Kiwi IT spending to hit $11 billion by 2013

Thu, 15th Nov 2012
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New Zealand's IT spending forecasts to reach $11 billion in 2013, marking a 2% growth despite global strides, says Gartner.
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Cloud carrying industry “forces”

Thu, 15th Nov 2012
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Cloud to anchor mobile, social, and big data, revolutionising industry approaches and application design, says Gartner VP at the Symposium.
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Protecting the Edge is Crucial in a Cloud Environment

Fri, 9th Nov 2012
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UPS manufacturer APC explains the importance of keeping your network edge running when your systems are in the cloud.
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Businesses boom through Big Data

Fri, 21st Sep 2012
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The amount of information created and replicated will surpass 1.9 zettabytes in 2011, creating complexity for IT executives.
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Third 'gold' competency for Koorb

Mon, 25th Jun 2012
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Kiwi consultancy achieves top qualification in Business Intelligence to go along with certifications in Dynamics AX and CRM.