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Big data

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Big data refers to the set of strategies, technologies and systems for storing, processing, analyzing and visualizing complex data sets, which are often, but not always, defined by volume, velocity and variety.

Big data refers to the set of strategies, technologies and systems for storing, processing, analyzing and visualizing complex data sets, which are often, but not always, defined by volume, velocity and variety.

Big data is a high-volume, high-velocity or high-variety information asset, which requires cost-effective and innovative ways of processing information to enable better understanding, decision making and process automation.

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