Tag: Big Data

  • Is big tech the new big oil?

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    The phrase ‘data is the new oil’ is everywhere and I have no doubt that it is true. But that raises a question, if data is the new oil, is big tech the new big oil? Big oil is the term used to describe large oil and gas companies, especially in relation to their immense […]

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  • The Bazaar of Data

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    Have you ever been to the Bazaar*? It is an endless oriental market that you can stroll around for days finding something new around every corner. Full of goods, species and tastes. Even if you have never actually experienced it, you probably saw an example of one in the Aladin movies, and it’s good enough […]

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  • Biotech Giant Plans to Securely Share Genetic Data on a Blockchain

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    A publicly traded biotech giant based in South Korea is turning to blockchain to allow it to share genetic data without risk of hacking or infringement of patients’ privacy. Macrogen, a DNA sequencing service provider with headquarters in Seoul, said in a press release on Monday that it is working with Big Data firm Bigster to develop a […]

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