Because Spark can run independently of Hadoop, some see the two as competitors. However, these technologies can complement each other depending on enterprise needs.
- By Stephen Swoyer
- August 22, 2016
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
According to the experts at the Pacific Northwest BI Summit, data management must learn from the self-service revolution and respect business needs or risk a return to siloed data.
- By Steve Swoyer
- August 18, 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
Financial institutions are using more sophisticated techniques to ensure security and improve the user experience.
- By James E. Powell
- 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