Not Just a Droid: Ramblings, Links, & More

The ramblings of a droid who loves tech geekery, wine, fashion and more. Juicy links and tasty tidbits posted regularly.

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Check out this guide to recruiting chefs on Caterer.com:

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A handy guide for business analysts on big data

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Defining Big Data Analytics for Business - The Real Big Data Podcast with Mark Sear

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The Big Data Insider

Psst... Here's what's happening now in big data

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The ascent of big data seems set to continue for the time being and it might even manage to live up to the hype which surrounds it. Of course, nothing is certain and the reality will become apparent in the next few years. But it appears as though it will not conform to the standard pattern of overblown claims for new technology, followed by disappointment.

Mark Sear, EMC

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Consider it an introduction to big data — an introduction that will help explain how important IT managers are in implementing the big data strategies that their companies pin to their masts. Big data is something that affects both business stakeholders and IT staff, and companies that are prepared to collect, analyse and interpret big data in real time — and act on their discoveries — will begin to define their industries. Those companies will be able to improve decision making and customer relations, while also potentially reducing costs and improving service delivery.

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A fancy new podcast episode on Big Data

The team at The Real Big Data have posted another episode of The Voice of Big Data, their podcast series. This one focuses on healthcare, banking and sport, with a decidedly European focus.

Check the full post out here: http://www.therealbigdata.com/the-real-big-data-podcast-with-mark-sear-fast-big-data/

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Big Data Case Study: Predicting the Weather with 3TIER

Predicting the Storm: How Big Data Helped 3TIER's Renewables Risk Management from The Real Big Data

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Read on for the most recent news stories to come out of the world of big data. This week we take a look at all the latest events, a novel visualisation from Amsterdam Schiphol airport, NASA’s most recent big data competition and the ways big data can help to improve daily life in the countries with serious mosquito problems. Take a look now for this news and more.