Big Data

Big data is a reflection of the big world we now live in; almost everything we do now is tracked, captured and recorded as data. Big data has changed the tech landscape and the way we analyze data. Looking to understand what big data is or how big data analytics work? This section covers everything you'll need to know about big data, including what big data is being used for, how top companies are taking advantage big data in their industries, how to start a career in big data, the top big data technologies, and more.

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6 Examples of Big Data Fighting the Pandemic

6 Examples of Big Data Fighting the Pandemic

Big data is being used in fascinating new ways to help track COVID-19 and stop its spread. Techopedia takes a look at some of the most innovative ways.

By: Devin Partida | Editor-in-Chief for ReHack.com

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The Data Science Debate Between R and Python

By: Kaushik Pal | Contributor
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Online Learning: 5 Helpful Big Data Courses

By: Claudio Buttice | Data Analyst, Contributor
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Behavioral Economics: How Apple Dominates In The Big Data Age

By: Danielle Strouther | Contributor

Top 5 Online Data Science Courses from the Biggest Names in Tech

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By: Claudio Buttice | Data Analyst, Contributor

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Privacy Issues in the New Big Data Economy

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By: Terri Williams | Contributor

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Deep Learning: How Enterprises Can Avoid Deployment Failure

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By: Arthur Cole | Contributor

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Big Data and 5G: Where Does This Intersection Lead?

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By: Jan Youngren | Cybersecurity and Consumer Protection Specialist at VPNpro

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How Big Data is Going to Change Genetic Testing

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By: Segun Onibalusi | Digital Marketing Consultant

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Database Management Systems: Is the Future Really in the Cloud?

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By: Arthur Cole | Contributor

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Top 12 AI Use Cases: Artificial Intelligence in FinTech

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By: Claudio Buttice | Data Analyst, Contributor

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The Future of Sentiment Analysis: A New Twist to the Imitation Game

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By: Kishore Jethanandani | Contributor

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Computer Science: Top 5 Online Undergraduate Degree Programs

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By: Ian Palmer

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How to Recognize Machine Learning (And How Data Science Stands Apart)

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By: Justin Stoltzfus | Contributor, Reviewer

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Job Role: AI Strategist

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By: Justin Stoltzfus | Contributor, Reviewer

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Innovation At-Scale: The Future of Business

Innovation At-Scale: The Future of Business

From machine learning to digital twins, the future of business has arrived.Today's pioneers synthesize an array of modern technologies to create...

A Winning Strategy for the Digital Economy

A Winning Strategy for the Digital Economy

The speed of innovation today creates tremendous opportunities for some, existential threats for others. Companies that win create their own success...

Big Data Q&As

“How can I learn big data analytics?”

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Answered by: Claudio Buttice | Data Analyst, Contributor

“What’s the difference between a data scientist and a decision scientis”

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Answered by: Justin Stoltzfus | Contributor, Reviewer

“How can businesses solve the challenges they face today in big data management?”

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Answered by: Craig Kelly | VP of Analytics at Syntax

“Why are SQL injection and query string manipulation gaining in cybercrime popularity?”

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Answered by: Justin Stoltzfus | Contributor, Reviewer

“What are the main characteristics that tie BI and AI together?”

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Answered by: Claudio Buttice | Data Analyst, Contributor

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How to Recognize Machine Learning (And How Data Science Stands Apart)

ML is a valuable part of data science. But data science represents the vaster frontier and the context in which machine learning takes place. Here’s the best way to...

By: Justin Stoltzfus | Contributor, Reviewer
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Job Role: AI Strategist

What is an AI strategist? It's an interesting question, particularly in how AI is reshaping the business world and revolutionizing how companies sell products and...

By: Justin Stoltzfus | Contributor, Reviewer