Virtualization is a trend in computing that uses computing instructions to create an operating system, storage, computing or database resources out of multiple or distributed assets. Hardware virtualization can summon computing and storage from multiple desktops or locations to create a single resource on demand. Data virtualization usually refers to the creation of a set of data independent of its underlying structures and storage.


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Opening Our Eyes in the Era of Big Data: How Data Visualization is Changing the Way Organizations Consume, Share and Use Data

Big Data is everywhere—from sensors that monitor traffic loads to the flood of tweets and Facebook “likes”. But how do organizations make sense of the mountain of data that now shape how we work and live? As available data becomes more complex and extensive, weaving it into an engaging visualization that invites understanding and decision-making is a big challenge, with a bigger opportunity for payoff. Featuring articles, whitepapers, video and audio, this timely eBook:

  • Shows why data visualization has become such as important tool
  • Explores how data visualization techniques are becoming increasingly integrated into the decision making process for both IT and non-technical executives
  • Demonstrates how to put best-practices into place to fully leverage data visualization tools

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The concept of big data carries lofty business hopes for unearthing nuggets of hidden data and patterns. Before we start stacking up the ROI, let’s take a look at possible growing pains with the tech and strategy of big data implementations.
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Trade publication websites 14%
Social media 23%
Vendor websites 4%
Vendor/community forums 7%
Newsletters 1%
Trade conferences/meetups 2%
RSS feeds 6%
Web search 44%

 

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