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Why Gamification is the Friendly Scout of Big Data

In the past years, big data has changed the way organisations and societies are operated and managed. Insights from all kinds of structured and unstructured data sources help improve organisations in a variety of ways. However, big data is not the only trend that has a significant impact on how

How Big Data Will Take The Role of the CIO to the Next Level

Becoming a data-driven organisation is not an easy task and many C-level executives struggle with it, as developing a Big Data strategy is not only about the required IT; it is more about having the right people and culture in place. The right IT environment is required to

Four Ways Big Data Will Make You Happy in 2017

It is the start of 2017, let’s start the year on a positive note! We are in the middle of a data revolution, where data sources will be connected with each other and as such provide valuable insights. These insights can be used by organisations to reduce costs or

How Blockchain Can Help Combat Climate Change

Blockchain technology will enable us to decentralise the web and decentralise many, if not all, the services that are offered via the web. A decentralised internet was how the internet was originally envisioned, but somehow in the past 25 years, it ended up in the hands of a few very

How Natural Language Processing Makes Our Lives Easier And Improves Your Business

Natural Language Processing (#NLP) is rapidly improving and could lead to interesting applications that positively affect your financial results.

The Year of Intelligence: 7 Big Data Trends for 2017

It is the end of the year again and a lot has happened in 2016. Google’s AlphGo algorithm beat Lee Se-dol in the game of Go, Blockchain really took off and governments around the globe are investing heavily in smart cities. As every year, I will provide you

Blockchain Explained – part 5 – ICOs and DAOs

The Blockchain has the potential to change our societies completely. However, it is still a nascent technology, one which can be difficult to grasp. Therefore, I am writing a series of blog posts on what is the blockchain. This is part 5 and the final blog post of this series.

Blockchain Explained – part 4 – Transactions and Smart Contracts

Blockchain is rapidly gaining attention from organisations in every industry. However, it is a difficult to understand technology that, if not executed correctly could result in serious harm to your organisation. Therefore, in this series of posts on the blockchain, I explain what the Blockchain is and how it affects

What is the Blockchain – part 3 – Blockchain Startups and Five Challenges to Overcome

In this series of posts, I am providing insights into a technology that will change our world. Blockchain has been said to be an as important invention as the Internet and Johann Palychata, a research analyst from BNP Baripas, called Blockchain an invention like the steam or combustion engine. In

What is the Blockchain – part 2 – Public vs Private, Proof of Work vs Proof of Stake & DApps

For the tech-savvy people among us, the Blockchain might be nothing new, and it may be clear that it will have a big impact on the world. However, for many people, the Blockchain is still a mystery, a puzzle or an unknown unknown. Therefore, in a series of posts,

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