 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Spark is a hot topic right now. So hot, in fact, it's surpassed Hadoop as the open source technology with the most widespread appeal. Whether it can sustain this momentum is another matter.
                    
			            - By Steve  Swoyer
- August 22, 2016
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    In these articles, learn the basics of streaming analytics, how marketers can use big data to understand consumer intent, and how to protect your big data assets. 
                    
			            - By Quint  Turner
- August 19, 2016
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Spark boasts a lot of processing power but still lacks maturity. There are difficulties in keeping it running, and its troubles with workload variety make it problematic for production applications.
                    
			            - By Jake  Dolezal
- August 19, 2016
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Today learn what predictive analytics can and cannot do for you, how to start making data-driven decisions about your website, and why small businesses and entrepreneurs are considering self-service BI.
                    
			            - By Lindsay  Stares
- August 18, 2016
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Let’s look at some more entertaining uses of data visualization. Discover what time brunch is, watch the rise of global health, and read how an algorithm can chart rhymes.
                    
			            - By Lindsay  Stares
- August 17, 2016
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Read profiles of real data scientists, methods for protecting your data at the data level, and how to embrace digital innovation to drive growth.
                    
			            - By Quint  Turner
- August 17, 2016
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Read these articles for advice on establishing IoT data governance, improving IoT security at the management level, and integrating competitive intelligence into your marketing.
                    
			            - By Quint  Turner
- August 15, 2016
 
            
                
	                 
                    
                                        
		            
                    Financial companies are often leaders in data-driven practices. We explore how to avoid or overcome three common data challenges these providers face.
                    
			            - By Stan  Pachura, Shikha  Verma
- August 15, 2016