What Do Big Data And Aliens Have In Common?
Big Data and Aliens have little in common other than IBM, NASA and SETI's interest in them. IBM has announced that they will be lending their Big Data analytics systems to SETI ( Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence) Institute to aid in their hunt for extra...
The Scary Amount Spent On Halloween
Ever wonder how much Americans actually end up spending on Halloween? Are you sure you want to know? It is pretty terrifying... $7.4 Billion (Dun Dun Duuuuuh!) How do you know that? You may ask, well this is where Big Data comes in. The National Retail Federation...
Big Data Could Have Predicted The South Asia Earthquake
Early this morning South Asia was hit with a massive 7.5 earthquake. The quake centered in Afghanistan and rattled neighboring countries including Pakistan and India. There have been 180 people reported dead and hundreds injured by the earthquake. Included in this...
How Much Do Data Scientists Make?
Big Data is arguably the hottest topic of the year. The people who drive this revolution -Data Scientists. Data scientists mine through mass amounts of data and find the connections that can then be translated into valuable information that would otherwise be very...
Back To The Future With Big Data
With today being "Future Day" due to October 21, 2015 being "the future" in the movie Back To The Future directed by Robert Zemeckis, it has got me thinking about Big Data and the future. Without Big Data would we have achieved many of the predictions of the future...
Are You Letting Your Data Lead?
Big Data has become very popular and therefore is being made into a "hype". The Big Data hype gives the impression that Big Data is a magical tool that can be implemented into any company and voila!- instant solutions to all problems. Society has started to place...
Big Data’s Help In The Legal World
There is data that can be found in every industry and profession out there- from healthcare to professional sports. If the legal profession is meant to be involved in all of these as well, one question comes to the front of my mind: how can big data help the legal...
Big Data Aids In Student Loan Crisis
The student loan debt in the United States has reached $1.2 trillion and the average graduate is released into the real world $24,000 in debt. Does it sound like student loans are becoming a problem? I think it is safe to say, YES!!!! As a somewhat recent graduate it...
Want To Lower Your Energy Bill?
Everyone wants to save money. I have never heard someone say they would like to pay more for something. What is one great way to save money? Lowering your energy bill of course. Everyone has got one- wouldn't it be nice to have a lower energy bill and use your extra...
Big Data for Buildings
Is Big Data for Energy a Reality? Ecova is buying Retroficiency. Ecova specializes in software and services to help large companies save energy or to help utilities launch programs that will help their customers reduce energy. Ecova Buys Retroficiency: Is Big Data for...
Big Data In The MLB
With the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals playing in Game 3 of the MLB playoffs tonight, fans are eager to see who breaks the 1:1 tied score. Whoever wins tonight's game will be one step closer to playing in the 2015 World Series. With this kind of pressure...
Who Is To Blame When Technology Takes The Wheel?
Imagine you are driving along your morning commute, there is slight traffic, but it is still moving at a decent pace. SUDDENLY the car in front of you comes to a complete stop causing you to skid into the back of their car! You get out of your car to exchange some not...
Big Data Improving Customer Service
Trying to operate in today's world without utilizing optimization tools such as Big Data is like trying to drive a car with a flat tire. Although Big Data is not the answer to all of life's problems, it is an incredible resource used to enable companies to perform...
Big Data Saving Lives And Money
In the medical field, time can be crucial. Think about an emergency room, doctors don't have time to open up a book or research a patient's symptoms when they are bleeding out on the table. A doctor must make a quick decision based on the information at hand. What if...
The Evils Of Big Data
Big Data sounds great in theory, but do you have good or bad data? You may be wondering, " you keep saying data is information and the more the better!". Well that only applies if you are receiving good information. How do you find good information? Data Analytics....
What Makes Amazon Such A Good Friend?
Have you been noticing how the internet seems to know you? It is almost like you two are friends, knowing each others likes and dislikes. I guess it is kind of a one sided relationship, as the internet probably knows much more about you than you know about it. But...
Tired Of Wasting Money?
https://youtu.be/nAq_7ObMyhY Don't waste money on services that don't work or people who try to change who you are. If you believe in your company's mission, don't let someone try to change, learn how to take your beliefs and turn them into a profitable...
Why Your Business Is Not Making As Much As It Could
Have you ever tried to put together a puzzle, but you cannot figure out how the 500 tiny pieces fit together? Or Have you ever had an issue with your car, but cannot seem to figure out what the problem is? These two problems both stem from the inability to see...
5 Lessons About Big Data: Big Data Podcast
What better way is there to learn about big data than listening to a podcast about it? I found a really great podcast recently that dives into all of the different aspects and current issues that we are dealing with when it comes to big data. There are also podcasts...
How To Protect Your Investment From Data Fetish
Any time a new model of technology comes out there is a huge hype about its potential and the infinite possibilities it possesses. New is exciting, it is unknown and holds hope for our wild dreams. The heartbreaking part is when these new technologies don't live up to...
Trump’s Accusations Do Little To Save Face
As presidential candidate, Donald Trump continues to throw out bold statements about controversial topics one must wonder, is he right? How can I trust him? Where is he getting this information? The fact is Trump's facts are false. If you look into his statements...
How To Capitalize On The Rise Of 3D Printing
The industry of 3D Printing is on the rise and is only going to continue to thrive as businesses discover their need for it. Like Big Data, 3D printing will be one of those things that can infiltrate and enhance any industry. From shoe inserts to breathable, water...
Saving Money With More User Friendly Technology
The key to saving money is to not spend it on the unnecessary. Well how do you decide what is necessary and not? This is sometimes a tricky tango that involves taking risks and investing in the resources you have. Save money with more user friendly technology! This...
Make Money Using Big Data In Your Fantasy League
It is that time of year, Football Season! As fans gear up for a spirited Fall filled with beer, food and trash talking, others are focused on their fantasy leagues. Fantasy football has become a huge part of the football industry and continues to grow in popularity...
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