The rapid pace of telecommunications data growth requires more efficient, scalable storage. So telcos are using Apache Hadoop to turn their burgeoning storage liabilities into strategic information assets.. Continue Reading »

The Big Data revolution presents both challenges and opportunities to retailers. Thanks to big data; retail companies can eliminate traditional upfront costs associated with real-estate, inventory and staffing.. Continue Reading »

Hortonworks has redesigned its certification program to create an industry recognized certification where individuals prove their Hadoop knowledge by performing actual hands on tasks .. Continue Reading »

We brings to you a list of 50 top rated questions which are frequently asked in Big Data and Hadoop Interviews.. Continue Reading »

One of the questions asked by prospective Hadoopers is whether Java is a prerequisite to learn Hadoop. Most of the learners exhibit some kind of disappoi.. Continue Reading »

A data scientist is someone who is better at statistics than any software engineer and better at software engineering than any statistician.. Continue Reading »

Hadoop usage most typically begins with the desire to create new analytic applications fueled by data that was not previously being captured. While the specific application will be invariably unique to an industry, or organization, there are many similarities between the types of data.. Continue Reading »

A data architect is a team member responsible for organizing data, ensuring that at the macro level the data assets of an organization originate from a defined single source or "golden source" and at the micro level are organized in data models. Having a clearly defined target state of golden sources aids the organization in predictably achieving its strategic goals by having high quality data at the ready to help meet strategic goals.. Continue Reading »

Ever since the new government came in power, news outlets started debating as to why Congress lost so heavily to the (BJP) or rather their star player Mr. Narender Modi. However, it is unanimously agreed upon that it was Modi's combination of technologies - big data analytics and social media that ensured his PM candidature.. Continue Reading »

With the dynamic enterprise world and the ever changing concerned customers , not only has the need for elaborate data handling has come into picture but the best interpreted use of the same to develop or rather create new strategic business opportunities has further increased manifolds.. Continue Reading »

In 2012, when we set out to setup our consulting firm, the problem statement was pretty much "the talent crunch" in BI/Data Science space and recruiters' inability to reach out to "right" kind of people and offer them the jobs which is just "right".. Continue Reading »

While most of the IT communities are still awestruck with Hadoop, we thought to bring to you the fastest possible crash course on it and make you aware about some common tools and techniques.

And this not at the expense of your precious time or huge fee. Quick, simple and free. Hope you will enjoy it .. Continue Reading »

While doing a college hiring event , one bright student came up with this interesting question , he was first curious to know about BI (less than 1% engineering colleges teach BI in India as of now) and when I could somehow explained him what BI is, he got rather confused as to what he could do to become a successful BI professional. I was not surprised and could relate to his question.. Continue Reading »

We have compiled a list of trends in Business Intelligence and Information Management space. Below is the excerpt from that compilation.. Continue Reading »

I met a very senior person sometime back who is out of job for last 6 months, we discussed lot of possibilities and I promised that I would try my level best to help him. We are working on it; however it was real painful to see such a senior and deserving person waiting for his next assignment.. Continue Reading »