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Taming the Big Data Tidal Wave
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Taming the Big Data Tidal Wave

Finding Opportunities in Huge Data Streams with Advanced Analytics

Wiley, 2012 Mehr


Editorial Rating

7

Qualities

  • Innovative

Recommendation

Analytics expert Bill Franks argues that the onslaught of “big data,” the flood of information that is sweeping over every business, might be overwhelming. He’s clear that big data’s new and varied formats may seem strange to users, a complication that makes analysis difficult. Franks provides conceptual tools and examples readers can use to get the most from the ever-increasing data supply. Laypeople may find his text somewhat dry and his subject matter complex and specialized, but they are not this author’s primary audience. getAbstract recommends his smart manual to executives trying to formulate analysis and knowledge management programs, analysts themselves, and those interested in how technology changes business.

Take-Aways

  • “Big data,” the flood of new and powerful information sources, is sweeping through the economy and over most businesses.
  • Big data brings major opportunities and requires special tools.
  • Web data – the most common form of big data – includes text, radio frequency identification (RFID), “telematics,” social media information and data from smart grids.

About the Author

Bill Franks is chief analytics officer for Teradata. He oversees the Business Analytics Innovation Center, which Teradata sponsors.


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