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SMEs fail to use Big Data effectively

4 April 2016 By Alan Straton

Many SMEs in South Africa are still reluctant and intimidated to use Big Data due to a lack of knowledge and the expertise to implement it. Although Big Data is viewed by SMEs as a fancy 'buzz' word, associated with huge costs and state of the art IT infrastructure, it simply refers to gathering and using information to provide action and insights. Yudhvir Seetharam, Head of Analytics for FNB Business says, "Big Data in South Africa is still predominantly used by larger and listed … [Read more...] about SMEs fail to use Big Data effectively

Five SA sectors that should be using Big Data

7 March 2016 By Alan Straton

Agriculture, Healthcare, Financial Services, Retailers and Franchises should use Big Data As corporates increasingly harness the power of Big Data analytics to improve productivity, gain market share and a competitive edge, there are sectors that are lagging behind by not fully capitalising on data to produce actionable insights. According to Yudhvir Seetharam, Head of Analytics for FNB Business - global business challenges and developments are putting more pressure on key sectors that are … [Read more...] about Five SA sectors that should be using Big Data

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