Common challenges for big data analysis tools when using IoT
As organisations generate more and more data, it becomes important to be more aware of the shortcomings of using big data analysis tools for IoT data. We are seeing a trend in the industry where organisations are dealing with larger bodies of data, but need to generate insights at a faster rate than before. Yet, […]
Discovering the connection between Industry 4.0 and big data analysis
You may have heard the buzzword “Industry 4.0” in tech circles. How it promises to change our economy and restructure the way we live, work, and play. But what is the connection between Industry 4.0 and big data analysis? Big data analytics has a huge role to play in the development of smart technology. Let […]
Big data analytics in manufacturing powering the industry
With the high rate of adoption of sensors and connected devices, there has been a massive increase in the data points generated in the manufacturing industry. These data points can be of various types. Data types range from a metric detailing the time taken for a material to pass through one process cycle to a […]
Big data analytics and its role in elections
In an increasingly politically aware world, big data analytics is the “trump” card most organisations and movements have when planning election strategies. With great power comes great responsibility and data analytics is a powerful tool that can be utilised to harness and reap a plethora of benefits. We are seeing politicians use big data analytics […]
Big data analytics platforms and the entertainment industry
The global entertainment and media industry is set to grow at 4.4 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) through 2020 to reach just under $2 trillion this year, according to PwC. This growth will be driven by the industry diversifying their offerings, the employment of big data analytics platforms as well as higher demand […]