Understanding Data and Big Data

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The concept introduced in this chapter related to data types.

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Structured, unstructured, and semi-structured data

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The benefit of structured database tables.

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Relatively easy to search and analyse

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Preparatory work in data lakes.

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Necessary to convert raw data into useful information, incurring additional costs.

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Semi-structured data and metadata.

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Metadata provides structure to otherwise unstructured data.

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Role of Data in Business Decisions

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Data analysis is fundamental in forming the basis of key business decisions.

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Data as a Valuable Resource

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When effectively managed, data becomes a valuable resource for organizations.

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Executive Information Systems (EIS) provide senior management with summarized information for decision-making.

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EIS facilitate high-level decision-making.

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Raw data is of little value until it is converted into information.

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Data transformation is key to gaining insights.

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The number of IoT-connected devices is expected to increase during the current decade.

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This growth indicates a trend towards more connectivity.

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In 2026, the number of IoT-connected devices is projected to be 18.15 billion.

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The expansion of IoT is anticipated.