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RDBMS is dead, long live the RDBMS!
Posted on January 20, 2017 by TheStorageChap in Big Data and Analytics, Exasol, RDBMSSo, after over 12 years at (Dell) EMC, I recently made the decision to leave and join EXASOL. When I told my friends and family they gasped with amazement. "But you had such a great job” they said. “You worked with talented colleagues; you got to travel across EMEA; talked with lots of different people, stayed...
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3 things to consider if you want to make your IoT project work harder
Posted on October 5, 2016 by TheStorageChap in Big Data and Analytics, Internet of Things2016 has marked a step-change in attitudes towards IoT and connected devices. It is no longer just a buzz word, but something businesses see a clear and measurable purpose for. According to Vodafone’s 2016 IoT barometer 61% of businesses now consistently see IoT as an integral part of wider business initiatives. And 63% of those...
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How to improve your physical security with video analytics in 4 simple steps
Posted on September 29, 2016 by TheStorageChap in Big Data and Analytics, Security, VideoIt seems as if security threats have become an unfortunate part of our everyday personal and professional lives these days. In the last month we’ve seen hackers defeat the new iPhone’s security measures, Olympians personal medical data released as part of the Fancy Bears hack; as well as bomb attacks in New York. Here...
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Six Benefits of Implementing a Big Data Strategy in Healthcare
Posted on December 16, 2015 by TheStorageChap in Big Data and Analytics, HealthcareFollowing on from my colleagues post "Why many healthcare organizations find it difficult to capitalize big data and how to escape the trap" I wanted to use this post to discuss six benefits of implementing a big data strategy in healthcare. The post is timely, as this is my first day back doing work related...
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Tackling Customer Attrition with Real-Time Intelligence for Communication Service Providers
Posted on November 16, 2015 by TheStorageChap in Big Data and Analytics, Use CaseIn most regions in Europe, the mobile market is saturated. This means customer wins and losses are harder fought for than ever before, and the growth figures of the golden age of mobile are somewhat diminished. The challenge of customer loyalty is as important as the contest for winning new customers. It’s not just about price:...
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How does business extract value from ‘Big Data’? Radio Interview
Posted on October 27, 2015 by TheStorageChap in Big Data and AnalyticsRecently I was fortunate enough to be interviewed by Ryan Hogarth for his Spheres of Influence show. Here is the result.
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