Data Divination: Big Data Strategies
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| Rating | : | 4.71 (674 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1305115082 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 432 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A former analyst for VisionGain Research, headquartered in London, Baker has conducted and authored several notable market studies on technology, and she has served as a researcher, writer, and managing editor for ABI Research, headquartered in New York.Bob Gourley is the Editor-in-Chief of CTOvision and the founder and Chief Technology Officer of Crucial Point LLC, a technology research and advisory firm. About the Author Pam Baker is a noted business analyst, tech freelance journalist, and the editor of the online
In this book, you'll find detailed instruction in big data strategy development and implementation, supported by numerous real-world business cases in ten distinct industries. The availability and use of that data has enormous implications for businesses and for the wider society. Used effectively, big data can drive businesses in the direction of more accurate analyses of vital information, leading ultimately to greater operational efficiencies, cost reductions, reduced risk, speedier innovations, and increased and new revenue. You will learn what big data is and how to wield it--from calculating ROI and making a business case to developing overall and project-specific strategies that actually work. Our world is being transformed by big data. The growth of the Internet and the rapid expansion of mobile communications and related technologies have created a massive ¬ flow of data--both structured and unstructured. Put big data to work for you and your company today, with DATA DIVINATION: BIG DATA STRATEGIES.. Each chapter answers key questions and will give you the skills you need to make your big data projects succeed
She has written numerous books, and her journalism appears in a variety of publications, including Institutional Investor, CIO, and many more. Pam Baker is a noted business analyst, tech freelance journalist, and the editor of the online publication and e-newsletter, FierceBigData. Gourley has published more than 40 articles on a wide range of top
Alan Z said Your CEO, CIO and business partner need to read this Big Data book — hey, and you too. You’ve gotta read “Data Divination: Big Data Strategies,” Pam Baker’s new book about Big Data.Actually, let me change my recommendation. If you are a techie and you are looking for suggestions on how to configure your Hadoop installation or optimize the storage throughput in your NAS array, this isn’t the book for you. Rather, this is the book for your business-side manager or partner, who is looking to understand not only what Big Data is, bu. "Great book for the non-technical" according to David Forston. This book was exactly what I was looking for. I have a background in law and finance so I'm certainly not a technical person. I wanted a book that helped me understand the big data revolution and how it could help me in my business. I'd seen VERY technical books that just weren't appropriate for me considering the base knowledge that's required. That wasn't what I was looking for and this book certainly isn't that.This book was perfect for my needs. IF you don't have a tec. "Excellent Read" according to Big Data reader. This is an amazingly powerful read. instead of marketing buzzwords--which should be made illegal--Baker makes her case with lots of detailed examples from a wide range of businesses. If you're trying to understand the implications of Big Data, this is an excellent place to start.