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Clash of the Titans: Hadoop versus Spark

Because Spark can run independently of Hadoop, some see the two as competitors. However, these technologies can complement each other depending on enterprise needs.

Companies, Users, and Surveys Agree: Spark Is Hot, Hot, Hot

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.

Data Digest: Streaming Analytics Basics, Consumer Intent, Big Data Security

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.

The Trouble with Spark

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.

Data Digest: Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Web Content, Self-Service BI

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.

Data Stories: Brunch, Health, and Hamilton

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.

Data Digest: Data Scientist Profiles, Protecting Your Data, Innovation Now Necessary

Read profiles of real data scientists, methods for protecting your data at the data level, and how to embrace digital innovation to drive growth.

Data Digest: Handling IoT Data and IoT Security, Using Competitive Intelligence

Read these articles for advice on establishing IoT data governance, improving IoT security at the management level, and integrating competitive intelligence into your marketing.

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