The Economist breaks down big data: Hidden insights put data control back in your hands

Data, Data Everywhere - A Special Report on Managing Information

Sponsored by: SAP America, Inc.

Figuring out how to get on the right side of the big data phenomenon is perhaps the greatest challenge facing IT pros today. After all, despite its name, “big data” isn’t just a ramping-up of existing data processes – the explosion in the volume and variety of information has fundamentally changed the way business is done. With characteristic clarity, this [breakdown and analysis of the big data phenomenon] from The Economist provides a rare comprehensive look at how – specifically – data is morphing business practices in 2013 and beyond. Read on to discover how and why: Information about information, or metadata, is rising to prominence Data visualization techniques are becoming more powerful – and more essential Data mining can both deceive and inform, depending on methodology And more

VIEW NOW

ABOUT THIS EMAIL

This email is published by the TechTarget Business Applications and Architecture Media Group. Copyright 2013 TechTarget, Inc. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. To unsubscribe from all TechTarget Business Applications and Architecture Media Group, Go to unsubscribe. TechTarget Business Applications and Architecture Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466 Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com When you access content from this newsletter, your information may be shared with the sponsors of that content as described in our Privacy Policy.