Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how to drive more value with data and analytics. In terms of velocity and Big Data, it’s easy to fixate on the ...

Big Data is often described in terms of three V’s: volume, velocity and variety. Let's dive into what exactly that means and how state and local governments can begin to tackle Big Data. The hard disk ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Big data is often differentiated by the four V’s: velocity, veracity, volume and variety.

To capitalize on Big Data, companies must learn to sprint. A few weeks ago, I met with several corporate executives and educators to discuss the future of information technology in the health care ...