Big data has improved transparency of social media sites. You can now download your personal data from them, which allows you to see what records are retained. Data on your photos, videos, comments, profile details and connections can be stored. Although users can get access to their data, there are still some things that social […]
Introducing TensorFlow Privacy, a New Machine Learning Library for Protecting Sensitive Data
In a recent blog post, the TensorFlow team announced TensorFlow Privacy, an open source library that allows researchers and developers to build machine learning models that have strong privacy. Using this library ensures user data are not remembered through the training process based upon strong mathematical guarantees. Machine learning is very pervasive in today’s online […]
Predictive Analytics Solutions Bolster Crypto Trading Security in 2019
The market for cryptocurrencies has opened the door for a number of new opportunities and challenges. One of the biggest difficulties that crypto traders, brokers and entrepreneurs face is a rising number of security risks. In 2019, crypto scams where the most common type of online security breaches. CIO reports that CryptoLocker was one […]
7 Ways Big Data Is Essential For Life Insurance Settlements
The life insurance industry will soon undergo a dramatic transformation in response to advances in big data. A growing number of digital startups are starting to emphasize the impact of big data in this antiquated business. A number of insurance executives have been reluctant to embrace the changes of big data. One study found that […]
Optimizing the IoT Infrastructure for Enhanced Big Data Performance
The Internet of Things is one of the most groundbreaking trends affecting consumers and businesses all over the world. According to a report by Gartner, the economic impact of all products connected to the IoT will exceed $300 billion by next year. A number of factors are contributing to the proliferation of the IoT. One […]
How Financial Institutions Are Becoming Champions Of Big Data
If someone asked you which industry is the most innovative, you probably wouldn’t say the financial industry. In fact, that would probably be the last industry on your list. Nonetheless, the financial industry is using big data more than ever. The success of both Fintech companies and traditional banks will hinge on their ability to […]
Your Guide To Understanding Various Types of Data Masking
“Google Search Reveals Community College Student’s Social Security Number.” While this may seem like a headline you would find on sites like The Onion, this is something that actually happened. This situation occurred when staff members at a community college started to test a new type of online application that utilized files full of sensitive […]
Hadoop Solutions Make Frugal Living and Extreme Couponing Easier than Ever
Frugal living has become a major fad since the onset of the recession in 2008. In particular, extreme couponing has become a hobby that is practiced by tens of thousands of people all over the United States. Consumers saved $3.1 billion with coupons in 2017. However, in the quest to save money through couponing, […]
Big Data is Transforming the Future of WordPress Hosting
Forbes contributor Kalev Leetaru recently wrote a fantastic article about the intersection of big data and website hosting. Leetaru notes that big data and cloud technology have led to the evolution of web hosting services. Cloud technology is changing the logistics of many traditional hosting plans. WordPress hosting is a prime example. How Big Data […]
Why Data Analytics In The Insurance Industry Is A Major Game Changer
Technology has had a profound impact on the insurance industry. Insurers are relying heavily on big data as the number of insurance policyholders also grow. Big data analytics can help solve a lot of data issues that insurance companies face, but the process is a bit daunting. It can be challenging for insurance companies who […]