The Evolution of Big Data

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The Evolution of Big Data

Learning Objectives

Identify key historical milestones in the development of big data storage and analysis. Understand the significance of the three 'Vs' of Big Data. Recognize the impact of Hadoop and Web 2.0 on the growth of big data. Discuss how big data has transformed business intelligence and decision-making.

What do you already know about the evolution of big data?

The Invention of Magnetic Tape Storage

Fritz Pfleumer's invention laid the foundation for today's magnetic data storage.

Establishment of the US Government's First Data Center

Significant step in managing large datasets.

Definition of the Three 'Vs' of Big Data

Volume, Velocity, and Variety are the dimensions used to describe the size, speed, and variety of big data.

Advent of Business Intelligence

Strategies and technologies used for data analysis of business information.

Dominance of Google's Search Engine

Marked important milestones in data accessibility and management.

Creation of Hadoop and Emergence of Web 2.0

Transformed the big data landscape.

Shift to Mobile Device Usage

More people using mobile devices to access data.

Prioritization of Big Data Analytics

Highlighted the importance for business executives.

Key Definitions

Big Data, Hadoop, Business Intelligence, RAMAC, Three 'Vs' of Big Data

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