Information Systems Management in the Big Data Era
This timely text/reference explores the business and technical issues involved in the management of information systems in the era of big data and beyond. Topics and features: presents review questions and discussion topics in each chapter for classroom group work and individual research assignments; discusses the potential use of a variety of big data tools and techniques in a business environment, explaining how these can fit within an information systems strategy; reviews existing theories and practices in information systems, and explores their continued relevance in the era of big data; describes the key technologies involved in information systems in general and big data in particular, placing these technologies in an historic context; suggests areas for further research in this fast moving domain; equips readers with an understanding of the important aspects of a data scientist’s job; provides hands-on experience to further assist in the understanding of the technologies involved.
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Information Systems Management in the Big Data Era
This timely text/reference explores the business and technical issues involved in the management of information systems in the era of big data and beyond. Topics and features: presents review questions and discussion topics in each chapter for classroom group work and individual research assignments; discusses the potential use of a variety of big data tools and techniques in a business environment, explaining how these can fit within an information systems strategy; reviews existing theories and practices in information systems, and explores their continued relevance in the era of big data; describes the key technologies involved in information systems in general and big data in particular, placing these technologies in an historic context; suggests areas for further research in this fast moving domain; equips readers with an understanding of the important aspects of a data scientist’s job; provides hands-on experience to further assist in the understanding of the technologies involved.
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Information Systems Management in the Big Data Era

Information Systems Management in the Big Data Era

Information Systems Management in the Big Data Era

Information Systems Management in the Big Data Era

Overview

This timely text/reference explores the business and technical issues involved in the management of information systems in the era of big data and beyond. Topics and features: presents review questions and discussion topics in each chapter for classroom group work and individual research assignments; discusses the potential use of a variety of big data tools and techniques in a business environment, explaining how these can fit within an information systems strategy; reviews existing theories and practices in information systems, and explores their continued relevance in the era of big data; describes the key technologies involved in information systems in general and big data in particular, placing these technologies in an historic context; suggests areas for further research in this fast moving domain; equips readers with an understanding of the important aspects of a data scientist’s job; provides hands-on experience to further assist in the understanding of the technologies involved.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9783319135021
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Publication date: 01/13/2015
Series: Advanced Information and Knowledge Processing
Edition description: 2014
Pages: 293
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.03(d)

About the Author

Peter Lake is a Principal Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University. Formerly the Technical Director of a software house, he has 30 years of industrial experience as well as 15 years as a lecturer specialising in database technology. His other Springer publications include the successful titles Concise Guide to Databases and Guide to Cloud Computing.

Robert Drake is also a Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University, and has prior experience as Regional Director of Allocate Software, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Table of Contents

Introducing Big Data.- Strategy.- Structure.- Style.- Staff.- Statistical Thinking.- Synthesis.- Systems.- Sources.- Security.- Technical Insights.- The Future of IS in the Era of Big Data.

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