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 […]
How AI and big data analytics will revolutionise the legal system
AI and big data analytics are changing the way lawyers think, the way they do business and the way they interact with clients. Artificial intelligence is more than just legal technology. It is the next great hope to solve or at least improve access-to-justice and completely transform our traditional legal system. Let us dive into […]
The challenges of using data lakes in big data management
Data lakes are the key to streamlining data collection and analysis. However, there is no denying the obvious benefits of these lakes but, like most technologies, there are some disadvantages to using a data lake. It’s important for organisations to be aware of its shortcomings before investing in it. This blog post attempts to address […]
Removing uncertainties in big data applications
Big data applications can be used for many public and private operations. While some believe that big data can only be used for specific purposes, they are used in different industries ranging from predicting epidemics outbreak in healthcare to advancing grading systems in education. However, despite their immense value to different industries, there is still […]