As the most active open-source project in the big data community, Apache SparkTM has become the de-facto standard for big data processing and analytics. Spark’s ease of use, versatility, and speed has ...

A central theme of new technology requirements surrounding big data is the ability to host data effectively. The foundation of a big data technology stack is the storage layer. Despite the common ...

Following are five strategic tips for avoiding big data failure. In many cases, the advice pertains to any data management project, regardless of the size of the data set. But the advent of massive ...

Announcing InfoWorld's new big data channel, covering the latest developments in a trend that's redefining the value of enterprise data My favorite buzz phrase associated with the big data trend is: ...

Everybody is abuzz about big data and the opportunities it presents for businesses. Think about the power of analytics and the potential of AI. That said, few organizations are truly reaping the ...