Articles about Big Data
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3 tips for getting your company's data stockpiles under control
Data is plentiful and cheap to store, but that doesn't mean it should be hoarded indiscriminately. Here's why companies should be more careful about what to keep and what to discard.
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Tools like Palantir illustrate how easily big data can be misused
When companies partner with vendors for big data analysis, they must be prepared for the consequences.
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Cloud data privacy for businesses unclear after Supreme Court drops Microsoft case
The case led to the CLOUD Act, which requires tech companies comply with court orders for data stored in the US and overseas.
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How to use IoT to save money on your office bills
Companies can explore different options for smart lighting, HVAC, and security systems to cut down on operating costs.
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User privacy and data management: Changes to expect in light of the Facebook debacle
TechRepublic's Jason Hiner and Dan Patterson discussed what lies ahead for major tech companies like Facebook, Google, and Amazon now that regulators and the public are focused on privacy.
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Mozilla: IoT a growing security concern, social fraud hitting 'epidemic proportions'
Mozilla said the current 'online advertising economy is broken and easily bent to fraud and abuse.'
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Zuckerberg's Facebook testimony: 5 big questions for businesses and developers
The Facebook CEO is set to testify before Congress on the Cambridge Analytica big data scandal that left data from 87 million users compromised.
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Photos: All the tech celebrities and brands that have deleted Facebook
Many in the tech space are boycotting the social media giant's alleged misuse of user data by pulling ads or deactivating their accounts.
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If your organization advertises on Facebook, beware of these new limitations
Facebook has banned two more analytics firms, made changes to its advertising platform, and is rolling out an Unsend feature for messages.
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Extra-large solid state drives raise questions about real-world use
Nimbus Data says its 100 terabyte drive is right around the corner. We've heard similar claims from much bigger companies. Eventually they'll come true, but what happens then?
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Facebook's Zuckerberg: Here's how we'll fix our massive data privacy problems
The firm has faced backlash following revelations that data from 87 million users was shared with research firm Cambridge Analytica.
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Why big data success hinges on developer accessibility
Cloudera’s latest quarter suggests that big companies are finally spending big on big data, but also that the tech isn't accessible enough to developers and business pros.
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Big data strategy: 5 areas to reassess by mid-2018
Business changes fast, and so should strategic planning. If your company has a big data strategy, the second quarter of 2018 is the perfect time to check in and make changes as needed.
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Google Cloud will share real-time predictions during tonight's NCAA championship game
Using tools like Cloud Dataflow and BigQuery for analysis, the firm is looking to predict stats like the percentage of attempted three-point shots.
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How big data can break down silos and inspire collaboration within your company
Because big data reveals insights not uncovered by other methods, it can make collaboration easier. Here's how that's possible, plus four strategies for leaders who want to bring teams together.
