BigDataFr recommends: Communication Efficient Checking of Big Data Operations […] Subjects: Data Structures and Algorithms (cs.DS); Distributed, Parallel, and Cluster Computing (cs.DC) We propose fast probabilistic algorithms with low (i.e., sublinear in the input size) communication volume to check the correctness of operations in Big Data processing frameworks and distributed databases. Our checkers cover many […]

BigDataFr recommends: To PhD or not to PhD? […] …That is the question. Further study often seems the most appealing route to go down, and for many companies out there it’s often heralded as a must have for data science, but it isn’t always so and isn’t always pivotal in advancing your career. To Ph.D. […]

BigDataFr recommends: Big Data Analytics and Its Applications […] Subjects: Computers and Society (cs.CY) The term, Big Data, has been authored to refer to the extensive heave of data that can’t be managed by traditional data handling methods or techniques. The field of Big Data plays an indispensable role in various fields, such as agriculture, […]

BigDataFr recommends: Gear Up for the Smart Video Revolution […] The technology revolution promises to deliver a lot of rewards for organizations that take it by the horns and implement it. The spread of the Internet across every facet of society has meant that the traditional approach to watching videos has changed. Research shows that […]

BigDataFr recommends: Games and Big Data: Games and Big Data: A Scalable Multi-Dimensional Churn Prediction Model […] Subjects: Machine Learning (stat.ML) The emergence of mobile games has caused a paradigm shift in the video-game industry. Game developers now have at their disposal a plethora of information on their players, and thus can take advantage of […]

BigDataFr recommends: Data Analytics in Banking […] Banking is getting branch-less, contemporary and digital at a very fast pace. As banks compete to gain competitive advantage, the need for managing big data and analytics becomes more relevant. Big Data has transformed the way traditional banks worked in the past and has been very helpful in […]

BigDataFr recommends: Statistical Challenges of Big Brain Network Data […] Subjects: Neurons and Cognition (q-bio.NC); Methodology (stat.ME) We explore the main characteristics of big brain network data that offer unique statistical challenges. The brain networks are biologically expected to be both sparse and hierarchical. Such unique characterizations put specific topological constraints onto statistical approaches and […]

BigDataFr recommends: Improving Viability of Electric Taxis by Taxi Service Strategy Optimization: A Big Data Analysis of New York City […] Subjects: Computers and Society (cs.CY) Electrification of transportation is critical for a low-carbon society. In particular, public vehicles (e.g., taxis) provide a crucial opportunity for electrification. Despite the benefits of eco-friendliness and energy efficiency, […]