What is Big Data? Big Data (#bigdata) refers to data sets so large, so complex, and growing so quickly that traditional data processing applications like spreadsheets can’t make sense of them. We generate 2.5 quintillion bytes of data every day. We’re creating so much data, so quickly, that 90% of all existing data was created in the last two years alone.

In this Big Data Explainer, learn how to define Big Data, explain the 5 Vs of Big Data, and explore the benefits of Big Data in various industries.

About Future of Tech:

Future of Tech is a collection of free learning resources created by CompTIA (comptia.org) that explore and explain how technology is changing the way we live and work. To learn more about Big Data and other technology-related topics, visit https://www.futureoftech.org.

Learn more:
– Our digital world and Big Data (https://www.futureoftech.org/big-data/1-our-digital-world-and-big-data)
– History of Big Data (https://www.futureoftech.org/big-data/2-history-of-big-data)
– The technologies behind Big Data (https://www.futureoftech.org/big-data/3-technologies-behind-big-data-analytics)
– The impact of data on our world (https://www.futureoftech.org/big-data/4-impact-of-data-on-our-world)
– Privacy, Security and Liability (https://www.futureoftech.org/big-data/5-privacy-security-liability/)
– Careers in Big Data (https://www.futureoftech.org/big-data/6-careers-in-big-data/)
– The Promise of Big Data (https://www.futureoftech.org/7-promise-of-big-data/)

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