Tag Archives: Big Data

Big Data is Bigger Than Ever

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Originally posted by Bill Schmarzo on EMC.com

How big is Big Data?

Business users are increasingly turning to data management and advanced analytic technologies that enable organizations to uncover business insights. These insights can help them operate with more efficiency, build improved products, and provide more relevant services to their customers. However, to get the most benefit from these next-generation technologies, organizations must determine where and how they can best leverage Big Data to obtain the greatest value. This premise is the foundation of my recently published book Big Data: Understanding How Data Powers Big Business.

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Cloudera and Zoomdata Webinar 27 Aug: Dive deep into data analytics

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Originally posted by Bob Gourley on CTOvision

Cloudera and Zoomdata Introduce the Next Generation of Data Analytics in a 27 Aug webinar (11am Eastern).

As the sheer volume of data grows, government agencies are confronted with the challenge of how to manage and analyze Big Data. Cloudera and its Hadoop distribution (CDH) is the established leader for agencies looking for the most advanced distribution with the best support. Zoomdata's next generation data analytics platform integrates with the most advanced technologies in CDH, including Cloudera Impala, and Search.

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The Big Data World Comes to DC 7 May 2013: Reduce risk in your Big Data deployments with the Cloudera Sessions

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Originally posted by FedCyber.com

By very popular demand, the Big Data briefing team that packs events coast to coast is returning to DC for a day of sessions that will provide lessons learned from real-world deployments of Big Data solutions. Come hear from engineers who contribute code to  the open source projects around Hadoop, the technologists who deliver real solutions into the hands of end users, and Hadoop users who plan and manage large scale "Big" data solutions (like Oliver Guinan from Skybox imaging).

If you have data, of any size big or small, and if you use computers to do analysis, on just about any challenge, you will benefit from this incredible session.

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FOSE 2013 Announces Comprehensive Cloud and Virtualization Track

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Originally posted by ConnellyWorks

Sessions to Explore Risks and Benefits of Implementing Cloud and Virtualization Services

FOSE 2013 will highlight the growing importance of cost-saving tactics in a budget-driven world by offering a track dedicated to cloud and virtualization, presented by leading government authorities in this space.  FOSE 2013 will take place May 14-16 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

"In a post-event survey, nearly half of FOSE 2012's attendees stated they wanted to learn more about cloud and virtualization," said Mike Eason, Vice President, Public Sector Events, 1105 Media, Inc.  "With agency budgets in limbo, this topic will continue to gain popularity as it offers solutions for doing more with less.  By offering a track dedicated to cloud and virtualization, we're providing attendees the opportunity to learn more about the implementation and best practices of utilizing these services for their agency."

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Federally Focused Technology Event Calendar: A reference for enterprise CTOs

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Originally postes by  on FedCyber.com

There are dozens of technology related events every single week. Even with recent decisions aimed at cutting back on the number of events that the government is involved with, industry, academia and even government continues to have a strong need for bringing people together to work on hard problems. Which means there are still an incredible number of events in the government space. Our friends at GovEvents do a terrific job of capturing government-focused events and can help people find the right event to engage with. We can contribute to your decision making as well, especially if you are a technologist.

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