Your daily digest of “All Things Big Data” gathered, collected and researched by your very own 10Fold Big Data Practice team.
Big Data
Companies are finding that big data projects are becoming too time consuming and costly. Data Informed wrote an article breaking down some key requirements that companies should follow to make the most out of their big data projects.
The Biz Journal recently discussed the three big things to know about big data.
Put Data Science Skills before Big Data Infrastructure – DataInformed
The only 3 things you need to know about Big Data – The Biz Journal
Hadoop
Tech Target wrote a four part series that covers Hadoop distribution for big data management. The article examines what Hadoop encompasses, what the components of a typical Hadoop software stack are, who a Hadoop big data management team includes, and an examination of leading vendors .
Exploring Hadoop distribution for managing big data – TechTarget
IoT
The PYMNTS IoT Tracker, sponsored by Intel, is a new devices to keep track of the 5.5 million devices being created daily in 2016. The tracker is split into 6 broad categories: personal, home, enterprise, retail, transportation, and government.
Accenture recently conducted research to see how people feel about IoT security. Out of the respondents, 47% commented that “privacy risks/security concerns” are a barrier to adopting IoT technology.
The Industry’s IoT Scorecard– PYMNTS
Consumers ‘Cautious about IoT device Security’ – We Live Security
IIoT
IIoT is now being incorporated into engineering and design. Connected machines will give engineers the opportunity to identify points of inefficiency, improve upon those points and in turn improve profitability.
How IIoT is Impacting Design Engineers– Manufacturing Net
Ecommerce
Practical Ecommerce lists 9 do’s to have a competitive advantage in 2016 in ecommerce. Some of the top ones are; have better mobile optimization of the entire site, including the home page, category ages, product pages, supporting pages and a check out; have more personalization; and regular checkups on your sites analytics.
9 Musts for a competitive edge in 2016, for eCommerce – Practical Ecommerce