2016 was a big year for most of us with a lot of changes. And we can’t argue that there was definitely a lot of stuff going on. While we had many advancements in technology, we also still struggled to keep our information safe, as illustrated by some pretty big data breaches. You can view […]
When I say the word “data” what do you think of? Probably pages and pages of single-spaced Times New Roman with math symbols and 0.5-inch margins. I’m getting sleepy just thinking about that version of data. The good news is; Data visualization does not have to be boring or hard to read and interpret. Enter: […]
Data visualization is a catchphrase these days, but all it really means is attempting to make data pretty to look at. More than looks, though, visual data lets us see and understand trends and information much more quickly and easily. There are a lot of options for data visualization. In fact, you’ve probably seen a […]
Big data can be a confusing term, but it’s really just a broad umbrella category for large amounts of information. These data sets can be analyzed to reveal information regarding trends, associations, patterns, behavior, and can even predict future events/behavior. Big data is used in many sectors from government to health to education, and as […]
Technology continues to fuel population growth with new applications targeting Big Data analytics and data mining, which are opening up a whole new world for us. Transportation, health and safety, and budget efficiency can all be vastly improved by applying sensor technology and real-time tracking devices to real life objects or events. Apps like GasBuddy, […]
Businesses across the country (and the world) are adopting cloud computing to streamline business and optimize performance and service abilities. Governments, consistently under new pressure to optimize and be efficient, are making the leap, as well, to cloud computing. For example, The government Cloud-Computing Technology Road Map outlines the policies in place that should work […]
It may be difficult for businesses to understand the importance of big data for their business, especially when it can be difficult to quantify the ROI (return on investment). However, there’s plenty of evidence to support the idea that companies that use big data see a huge ROI. Just look at this article published by […]
If you’re a follower of data analytics, you’ve probably heard of the Big Data “Revolution” that’s taking many industries by storm. Big Data has been the talk of the town, recently, and it’s for good reason. You may not realize it yet, but there is a lot to gain by utilizing the information extracted from […]