Will big data save the world's financial system?
Big data might lend itself to a bigger and better global financial system in the 21st century by applying more analytics to all phases of the financial markets.
Has Facebook taken big data too far?
Big data analytics can be used for a lot of positive, helpful things; however, the privacy issues that come along with big data have always been a concern, especially when it comes to how Facebook uses it.
Should big data be available to everyday users?
With how much big data has grown in recent years, the demand for "data scientists" is on, but the shortage of these professionals could be eliminated if big data were open to average users, Wired.com reports.
Big data has been a 'game changer' in retail
Big data has changed the face of retail, helping retailers optimize their prices, helping them with product placement analysis, and helping with staffing.
Opinion
2014 budget request points to new opportunities
Future opportunities will be split between areas the Office of Management and Budget can bring savings such as shared, services, consolidation and cloud computing and areas where more investment is needed such as mobility and cybersecurity. The challenge is knowing where to look for those opportunities.
MCR Federal forms program management alliance
MCR Federal and Safran North America form alliance to collaborate in bringing more data analytics to program management solutions.
Lack of knowledge puts drag on big data
Big data might be popular, but a vast majority of firms that could adopt it haven't, according to a new study. The reasons for why vary, but it is mostly due to a lack of understanding.
Leveraging the cloud for data analytics
It makes a ton of sense to analyze big data in the cloud, argues Wikibon's Jeff Kelly. The cost and time benefits might just outweigh the security risks.
There are two sides to the big data coin
There are two sides to every coin, and big data is no exception. While it might be helpful for a lot of problems we commonly face, there is also a risk to personal privacy, TimesRecordNews reports.
7 steps to better budgets
Budget decisions are too often disconnected from outcomes, and many budget officials know it. The problem, according to one contractor, is that agencies don't know how to prioritize, set targets and analyze results. And that means there just might be a business opportunity out there for the right contractors.
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