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2018: A Big Data Year in Review

As 2018 comes to a close, it's worth taking some time to look back on the major events that occurred this year in the big data, data science, and AI space. There's a lot that occurred – and a lot that we chronicled in Read more…

Survey: Excel Remains Go-To Data Prep Tool

Skyrocketing data volumes and a complex mix of data types are bogging down data preparation and processing efforts, according to a recent overview of enterprise data quality. The snapshot released by data prep vendor Read more…

Infogix Acquires Data Prepper Lavastorm

Lavastorm, a well-regarded data preparation and analytics vendor, has attracted a buyer backed by an aggressive equity investor as the market sectors continue to consolidate and players seek to scale their operations. Read more…

Data Prep Goes Serverless

The rise of platforms in which cloud providers manage the allocation of computing and storages resources has opened the door to new data services such as serverless data preparation tools. The list of self-service data p Read more…

Getting a Handle on Smart Meter Data

Public utilities all over the globe are installing so-called "smart meters" that can take fine-grained snapshots of how resources like electricity, water, and natural gas are consumed in a given house or bulding. While t Read more…

Analytics Investment Up, Insights Down, Survey Finds

Despite relatively heavy investment in data analytics, a new survey finds that most enterprises have little to show in the way of business intelligence that could be leveraged to compete in the marketplace. That's the Read more…