Big data management is one of the major challenges facing business, industry, and not-for-profit organizations. Data sets such as customer transactions for a mega-retailer, weather patterns monitored by meteorologists, or social network activity can quickly outpace the capacity of traditional data management tools. If you need to develop or manage big data solutions, you'll appreciate how these four experts define, explain, and guide you through this new and often confusing concept. You'll learn what it is, why it matters, and how to choose and implement solutions that work.
Big Data For Dummies cuts through the confusion and helps you take charge of big data solutions for your organization.
Judith Hurwitz is an expert in cloud computing, information management, and business strategy.
Alan Nugent has extensive experience in cloud-based big data solutions.
Dr. Fern Halper specializes in big data and analytics.
Marcia Kaufman specializes in cloud infrastructure, information management, and analytics.