Big Data Trend

Most organizations that implement big data platforms expect to derive significant value from their investment. But nearly half of these firms aren't achieving the level of value or return on investment (ROI) that they had expected. According to a new study by Wikibon, an open-source research firm that competes with Gartner and Forrester, the ROI of these big-data projects is proving to be a big letdown for most enterprises. "In the long term,...

With so much hype about big data, it's hard for IT leaders to know how to exploit its potential. Gartner, Inc. dispels five myths to help IT leaders evolve their information infrastructure strategies.  "Big data offers big opportunities, but poses even bigger challenges. Its sheer volume doesn't solve the problems inherent in all data," said Alexander Linden, research director at Gartner. "IT leaders need to cut through the hype and confusion,...

I am sure that many of us are hearing this word "Dark Data" for the first time !!! So what is this term is all about, let's find out.. It sounds like an ominous plot by some evil mastermind intent on world domination.  But don’t worry, "dark data" is more benign than the name suggests. Although is collects in unlit corners and neglected back rooms, dark data is not a serious threat to your business. In fact, it might be more properly...

Big data can have a large impact on the supply chain and that is exactly how the majority of supply chain executives think about it. Using the different sales data, product sensor data, market information, events and news happening in the world, competitor data and weather conditions can give insights in the expected demand of products used or required...