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 […]
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 […]
