Data Warehouse Optimization with Hadoop
08 August, 2014Traditional data warehouse environments are being overwhelmed by the soaring volumes and wide variety of data pouring in from cloud, mobile, social media, machine, sensor, and other sources.
Cloud Integration for Hybrid IT
08 August, 2014Access this white paper to learn about a Cloud Integration Reference Architecture based on Lean Management principles.
Research Insights Explain Success of Data-Fuelled Enterprises
08 August, 2014 by InformaticaLearn how high-growth, data-fuelled enterprises overcome the IT exec-staff disconnect that may be preventing your business from getting the most out of your data.
Getting started with big data
29 July, 2014 by Andrew CollinsOrganisations delving into big data often run into two difficulties: not knowing where to start, and not knowing how to justify a big data investment.
Apple's pitch for the Internet of Things
11 June, 2014 by James Mack, KORE WirelessApple's announcement of HomeKit and HealthKit that will make the Internet of Things (IoT) much more prevalent in consumer culture.
Deakin Uni, SAS set up data visualisation lab
11 March, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingDeakin University and SAS have set up a joint research laboratory to develop new ways of visualising big data, such as being able to move through the data in a virtual 3D environment.
IBM, Theiss use big data to predict mining gear failure
24 February, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingIBM Research and contract miner Theiss have announced a collaboration aimed at developing big data tools to improve the efficiency of mining equipment maintenance.
Big data getting faster, smarter, stronger
19 February, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThree emerging big data trends promise to improve the business case for Australian enterprises' adoption of the technology, according to Deloitte.
CSIRO using big data to study superannuation
10 February, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingResearchers from the CSIRO, Monash University and other institutions will use big data and economic modelling to study how well the Australian superannuation system is working.
Arciteca developing clinical data management system
04 February, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingArciteca and the CRC for Mental Health have joined forces to develop a system aimed at allowing medical researchers to more easily manage and share clinical data.
Big data: real-world benefits and ethical implications
10 January, 2014 by Andrew CollinsFour experts converge to discuss the true meaning of big data, the real-world insights it can provide and the ethical implications surrounding big data analytics.
Drilling for data
19 December, 2013 by Rob Sobers*The big question about big data remains: is this going to be another oil rush with a few winners and many losers, or will it enrich us all?
Three big problems with big data projects
21 November, 2013 by Andrew CollinsWhile a perfectly executed big data project can indeed reveal useful or surprising insights, there are some large stumbling blocks that can hamper the progress of big data projects.
The human flaws influencing big data
13 November, 2013 by Elizabeth Rudd, Director, FutureNousWill big data - the collecting of vast amounts of data about nearly everything - finally help us predict the future? Humanity's cognitive biases may prevent big data from making accurate predictions, Elizabeth Rudd writes.
Ancient maps get a high-tech facelift
07 November, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA National Library of Australia exhibition uses modern technology to provide insight into rare and valuable old maps, as well as the origin of the geospatial industry.