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The Size of Your Data… and what you do with it

Big Data is a new buzzword, and like with most buzzwords some interesting new capabilities are rapidly obscured by vague and contradictory chatter. In my latest article for BillingViews, I discuss how Big Data is more than just lots of data. And I address a simple fact that few promoters of Big Data like to mention: the ability to do something does not mean you know what to do with it.

Big Data is a new buzzword, and like with most buzzwords some interesting new capabilities are rapidly obscured by vague and contradictory chatter. In my latest article for BillingViews, I discuss how Big Data is more than just lots of data. And I address a simple fact that few promoters of Big Data like to mention: the ability to do something does not mean you know what to do with it.

Eric Priezkalns
Eric Priezkalnshttp://revenueprotect.com

During his career, Eric has been a Director of Risk Management for a national telco, the Chief Executive of the Risk & Assurance Group, a Chief Marketing Officer for a software business, a consultant, a public speaker and the publisher of Commsrisk since its launch in 2006. Look here for more about the history of Commsrisk and the role played by Eric.

The comms providers that Eric has worked for include Qatar Telecom, Cable & Wireless, T‑Mobile, Sky and Worldcom. In addition to his proficiency at speaking about the current scamdemic, Eric is also a qualified chartered accountant and a subject matter expert in consumer protection, enterprise risk management, fraud prevention, data integrity and billing accuracy. Eric was the lead author of Revenue Assurance: Expert Opinions for Communications Providers, published by CRC Press. He can be reached through the contact form on this website.

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