big data
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How To Access Near Real-Time Satellite Feeds Of Australia
7Last year, I called a company about installing solar panels at my house. I was told they wouldn’t do the installation because of the shade cast by my neighbour’s massive tree. I was extra surprised when the sales guy told me he was looking at a satellite image that was just a couple of days…
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Five Emerging Tech Companies To Watch
I recently attended a press and analyst summit run by UK events company NetEvents. The event, held in San Jose this year, introduced me to a few companies I’d not come across before that offer interesting products and services. Here are five I think are worth keeping an eye on.
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How Companies Use Your Data Even When You’re Not Logged In
It’s not news that companies mine and sell your data, but the ins and outs of how it works aren’t always clear. The US Federal Trade Commission recently published a report that explains how it works in a little more detail.
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Size Doesn’t Matter In Big Data, It’s What You Ask Of It That Counts
Big Data is changing the way we do science today. Traditionally, data were collected manually by scientists making measurements, using microscopes or surveys. These data could be analysed by hand or using simple statistical software on a PC.