A Near Term Outlook for Big Data

by GigaOM Pro

Overview

Big data - which is any data that doesn’t fit neatly into a traditional database due to its unstructured format, the high speed at which it comes in, or the sheer volume of it - touches everything from enterprises and hospitals to smart-meter startups and connected devices in the home. Every interaction with a technology device, website, social network contributes tothe fast-growing world of big data, and enterprises, government and other institutions are just beginning to harness the power of this mountain of information.

The following seven pieces, written by a handpicked collection of GigaOM Pro analysts, offer insights on how big data is impacting the way we work, how businesses run, and world at large.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940014750059
Publisher:	GigaOM Books
Publication date:	06/04/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

GigaOM Pro is GigaOM's market leading research service on emerging technology markets. We provide timely and affordable insight to the entrepreneurs, investors and innovators who need it most. Our research comes in the form of high-quality expert reports, data and commentary that is easy to access and highly interactive across the technology industry's most dynamic market segments.