Big Data Computing

Novel approaches and tools have emerged to tackle the challenges of Big Data. Moreover, the technology required for Big Data computing is developing at a satisfactory rate due to market forces and technological evolution. This book presents a mix of theory and industry cases that discuss the technical and practical issues related to Big Data in intelligent information management. It emphasizes the adoption and diffusion of Big Data tools and technologies in real practical applications.

Due to market forces and technological evolution, Big Data computing is developing at an increasing rate. A wide variety of novel approaches and tools have emerged to tackle the challenges of Big Data, creating both more opportunities and more challenges for students and professionals in the field of data computation and analysis.　

Presenting a mix of industry cases and theory, Big Data Computing discusses the technical and practical issues related to Big Data in intelligent information management. Emphasizing the adoption and diffusion of Big Data tools and technologies in industry, the book introduces a broad range of Big Data concepts, tools, and techniques. It covers a wide range of research, and provides comparisons between state-of-the-art approaches. 　

Comprised of five sections, the book focuses on:

• What Big Data is and why it is important



• Semantic technologies



• Tools and methods



• Business and economic perspectives



• Big Data applications across industries