[dba-Tech] Database future

Here's your Big Data

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On 20 Jan 2014 at 10:18, Jim Lawrence wrote:

> Hi Stuart:
> 
> Are you noting how poorly the article was written or do you feel Big
> Data is just a passing phase? I will agree that the writer is not
> going to be winning any prizes. If you doubting the growth of Big
> data, just like Climate warming, it is no longer a question or even
> point of contention, it is a done deal.
> 
> I would expect many mixed messages in the article as it is a grouping
> and projection of a number of studies. Regardless, the implementation
> of Big Data solutions is a large hot spot in the computer industry
> with many of the best paying jobs are going there. 
> 
> For small companies this technology will never be used, at least not
> directly, but for any sizeable industry or governments, the
> implementation is in full swing.
> 
> Jim
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Stuart McLachlan" <stuart at lexacorp.com.pg>
> To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues"
> <dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com> Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2014 9:01:33
> PM Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Database future
> 
> ROTFLMAO
> 
> "Last week IDG published their latest big data enterprise survey and
> predictions for 2014 finding that on average, enterprises will spend
> $8M on big data -related initiatives in 2014."
> 
> Guess it depends on how you define "average",  "enterprise", "will"
> and "2014"   :)
> 
> (92% of companies under 1000 employees and 84% of organisations
> surveyed plan* to spend less than $5M,  71%  of total intend to spend
> less than $1M.     The 2% who plan to spend over $100M each may cause
> a light distortion in appearances)
> 
> *where the total who are allegedly  "planning"  from the previous
> question includes "are considering... in the next 13 - 24 months"  and
> "likely to miplement in the future but have no specific timelines".  
> 
> 
> Very dodgy methodology.
> 
> But I guess if it's good enough for climate scientists, it's good
> enough for market analysts  :)
> 
> 
> -- 
> Stuart
> 
> 
> On 19 Jan 2014 at 14:00, Jim Lawrence wrote:
> 
> > Hi All:
> > 
> > According to Forbes the future of databases are as such; 2014: The
> > Year Big Data Adoption Goes Mainstream In The Enterprise:
> > 
> > http://www.forbes.com/sites/louiscolumbus/2014/01/12/2014-the-year-b
> > ig -data-adoption-goes-mainstream-in-the-enterprise/#!
> > 
> > Are any people here on the Tech list are working with Big-Data
> > solutions?
> > 
> > Jim 
> > 
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