5. The 5 most important kinds of Big Data in higher education
The storing, management, and security of Big Data is of paramount importance to colleges and universities, with many schools using the reams of student data to stem dropout rates and identify at-risk students, among other uses. Find out the most important types of Big Data here.
6. UC Irvine researchers create Big Data management tool
Managing Big Data can be a big headache. The amount of information people can access online is constantly growing. In fact, with every day that passes another 2.5 quintillion bytes of online information is created. This data can be used to find patterns in student learning, help quickly diagnose patients and track consumer trends. Get the full scoop here.
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