Big Data

The European Parliament has voted to give Europol wide powers to collect and process data on individuals, including people not suspected of any crime, in a move that significantly widens the power of the European police agency. MEPs voted on 4 May to widen the mandate of Europol to collect…

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has spent about $2.8 billion over the past 14 years on a massive surveillance "dragnet" that uses big data and facial-recognition technology to secretly spy on most Americans, according to a report from Georgetown Law's Center on Privacy and Technology. The research…

Analysts at BBVA Research, point out their big data demand proxies and other high frequency indicators, shows a quarterly GDP growth rate close to 1-1.5% in the first quarter, which corresponds to a yearly growth rate of around 7.5%. They added the weaker performance in early April surprisingly turns out…

The likely demise of Roe v. Wade is putting a new spotlight on privacy rights and personal data. But even as some big tech companies are beginning to try to limit how much data their existing products collect, the industry keeps rolling out new waves of devices and services that…

We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today! Pyramid Analytics, a so-called “decision intelligence” platform that powers big data analytics for companies like Dell, Deloitte and Volkswagen,…

In today’s congested market, a brilliant business strategy and unique products and services are two ways to stand out. However, in a community where Big Data boosts creativity and profitability, it becomes a valid aspect of operating a business. For example, selecting suitable digital finance tools can make an enormous…

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for girl groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of various girl groups, using big data collected from April 8 to May 8. IVE rose to the…

SoftBank Group will offer a customer forecasting service for retailers costing as little as USD 40 a month, looking to make big data analysis more accessible to small Japanese businesses that have been unable to afford the technology. The Japanese tech company will start marketing its Sakimiru service to a…

The BRICS Forum on Big Data for Sustainable Development was held both in Beijing and online on April 26, 2022. The two-day event was hosted by Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Academy of Science of South Africa, Brazilian Academy of Sciences, Russian Academy of Sciences, and Indian National Science Academy.…

The Chinese Academy of Sciences will enhance dialogue and collaboration with peers from BRICS countries - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - to use big data as a tool to achieve sustainable development, scientists said during the BRICS Forum on Big Data for Sustainable Development, which began on…