The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) defines big data as a collection of large datasets that cannot be analyzed with normal statistical methods. The datasets can represent numerical, textual, and multimedia data. Big data is popularly defined in terms of five Vs: volume, velocity, variety, veracity, and value. Big data management and analytics (BDMA) requires handling huge volumes of data, both structured and unstructured, arriving at high velocity. By harnessing big data, we can achieve breakthroughs in several key areas such as cyber security and healthcare, resulting in increased productivity and profitability. Big data spans several important fields: business, e-commerce, finance, government, healthcare, ...
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