Big Data - How to get started! Panel Discussion Big Data is a topic that in on the strategic agenda of almost every organization. The demand for Big Data professionals keeps growing, and there is already a shortage in capacity of qualified and skilled people in this domain. As a result, a war on talent for [...]
What is a Big Data Centre of Excellence? A Big Data Centre of Excellence (BDCoE) is an enterprise function that takes an organization from zero knowledge to having a fully functional practice of Big Data technologies and processes to deliver robust business results. A BDCoE is where the organization identifies new technologies, learns about new skills [...]
Big Data Framework White Paper An introduction to the benefits and capabilities of the Big Data Framework Many words have been written about quick growth of data in enterprises and the value that can be obtained by analysing Big Data. Commonly cited benefits are:Increased speed-to-market, Better cost control and Enhanced personalisation of marketing campaigns. Although [...]
How to define a Big Data Strategy In this post, we will discuss a practical approach to formulate a Big Data strategy. As discussed in one of our previous articles, a comprehensive enterprise-wide Big Data strategy can provide enterprises with a significant competitive advantage in the marketplace. A Big Data strategy, however, cannot be seen as [...]
Value of Big Data The primary reason why Big Data has developed rapidly over the last years is because it provides long-term enterprise value. Value is captured both, in terms of immediate social or monetary gain, and in the form of a strategic competitive advantage. Due to its wide range of applications, Big Data is embraced [...]
Enterprise Big Data Professional Chinese Exams Now Available Following on from the recent launch of the Enterprise Big Data Professional certification, we are pleased to confirm that the exam is now available in Chinese. Chinese exams can now be ordered via the booking system for Accredited Training Organisations (ATOs). Corresponding Big Data Exam Vouchers can also [...]
The Big Data Framework Why a Big Data Framework? Frameworks provide structure. The core objective of the Big Data Framework is to provide a structure for enterprise organisations that aim to benefit from the potential of Big Data. In order to achieve long-term success, Big Data is more than just the combination of skilled people and [...]
Why you should study Big Data Companies have realised they need to hire data scientists, academic institutions are scrambling to put together data science programs, and publications are touting data science as a hot - even ‘‘sexy’’ - career choice. With new technologies and approaches appearing every week, it is virtually impossible to be an expert [...]
