Demand for data changing how cloud services are done
Up until recently, cloud services were accepted at face value. Basically one rented the services "as is" and continued on his or her way. But that is changing as more cloud customers demand to see more data on cloud providers and their services.
Lack of data privacy rights in US may end European 'Safe Harbour' agreement
The European Commission may suspend the 'Safe Harbour' agreement, which waives restrictions on the transfer of sensitive information to U.S. companies, by the middle of next year if concerns over NSA and other U.S. government snooping are not adequately addressed.
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Battle for sales: marketing vs consumer baiting
The sales profession should be hailed as noble since the lives and jobs of many rests upon their shoulders. Ultimately, they must choose one of two paths: marketing or consumer baiting. One is the high road, the other the low trail, and big data paves both.
Spotlight: Big data in action solving real world problems
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Blending 3 approaches to big data analytics
There are three major techniques in data analytics: ad-hoc, batch and real-time. While much ado is made by vendors on the advantages of one over the other, the real advantages to be had are most likely found in a blended approach that uses two or more.
Apple gets big data analytics, buys Topsy Labs for $200M
According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, Apple acquired Topsy Labs for $200M. The acquisition represents a serious jump into big data analytics in social media for Apple.
Demand for data changing how cloud services are done
Up until recently, cloud services were accepted at face value. Basically one rented the services "as is" and continued on his or her way. But that is changing as more cloud customers demand to see more data on cloud providers and their services.
Data dashboards and future of data democracy
A day is coming when data dashboards will be used for far more flexible and innovative reporting at the whim of a single user. The democracy of data will enable some truly wondrous things but only if the dashboard can deliver to the dictates of the user's unique demands of it.
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Quick takes on mobile IT news for Friday, 12/6 including: Apple's stance at the top of the smartphone maker chart, Plantronics plans to expand in the wearable device market, Google's efforts to cater to Android and iOS with Chrome apps toolkit, 802.11ad and the speed of connecting device as well as a mysterious new smartphone operated by fingerprint scanner.
Demand for notebook PC touch-screen panels is forecast by IHS to see double-digit growth in the fourth quarter of this year, after stagnating for much of 2013.
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