Big Data Revolution, Patrick McSharry
Big Data Revolution, Patrick McSharry
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Big Data Revolution
What farmers, doctors and insurance agents teach us about discovering big data patterns

Author: Patrick McSharry, Rob Thomas

Narrator: Matthew Josdal

Unabridged: 10 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 10/16/2018


Synopsis

Exploit the power and potential of Big Data to revolutionize business outcomes

Big Data Revolution is a guide to improving performance, making better decisions, and transforming business through the effective use of Big Data. In this collaborative work by an IBM Vice President of Big Data Products and an Oxford Research Fellow, this book presents inside stories that demonstrate the power and potential of Big Data within the business realm. Listeners are guided through tried-and-true methodologies for getting more out of data, and using it to the utmost advantage. This book describes the major trends emerging in the field, the pitfalls and triumphs being experienced, and the many considerations surrounding Big Data, all while guiding readers toward better decision making from the perspective of a data scientist.

Companies are generating data faster than ever before, and managing that data has become a major challenge. With the right strategy, Big Data can be a powerful tool for creating effective business solutions—but deep understanding is key when applying it to individual business needs. Big Data Revolution provides the insight executives need to incorporate Big Data into a better business strategy, improving outcomes with innovation and efficient use of technology.

Examine the major emerging patterns in Big Data

Consider the debate surrounding the ethical use of data

Recognize patterns and improve personal and organizational performance
Make more informed decisions with quantifiable results

In an information society, it is becoming increasingly important to make sense of data in an economically viable way. It can drive new revenue streams and give companies a competitive advantage, providing a way forward for businesses navigating an increasingly complex marketplace. Big Data Revolution provides expert insight on the tool that can revolutionize industries.

Reviews

The subtitle of this huge book is "What Farmers, Doctors and Insurance Agents Teach Us about Discovering Big Data Patterns". This is a 2015 very interesting book on the topic of Big Data. I really liked the accuracy of the topics and the deep research behind every chapter, from farmers to doctors, t......more

Goodreads review by Symbat

I wasn't so excited during my reading, unfortunately.........more

Goodreads review by Steffen

OK as an introduction for those sofar oblivious to the subject, too superficial for anyone else. Part 1 is fairly good as it gives examples and use cases showing where big data (potentially) comes into play. Part 3 is more a university textbook, but too superficial too really get you started. As mr.......more

Goodreads review by Jim

I found the annotated lists quite useful. Chapter 12 includes 54 "patterns in Big Data" preceded by a summation of several dozen "Big Data factors" covered in the chapters leading up the 12.......more

Goodreads review by Colette

A few notes... -Early in the book, one of the lines that grabbed my attention was, “Organizations that do not manage to utilize their data assets will eventually become extinct” (Thomas & McSharry, 2015, p.7). -Great examples were delved into in detail about how data will help in a variety of industri......more