Course: Information Technology in a Global Economy
Part A: Discussion 7 (Week 6): Big Data
The rising importance of big-data computing stems from advances in many different technologies. Some of these include:
Sensors
Computer networks
Data storage
Cluster computer systems
Cloud computing facilities
Data analysis algorithms
How does these technologies play a role in global computing and big data?
Please make your initial post and two response posts substantive. A substantive post will do at least two of the following:
Ask an interesting, thoughtful question pertaining to the topic
Answer a question (in detail) posted by another student or the instructor
Provide extensive additional information on the topic
Explain, define, or analyze the topic in detail
Share an applicable personal experience
Provide an outside source (for example, an article from the UC Library) that applies to the topic, along with additional information about the topic or the source (please cite properly in APA)
Make an argument concerning the topic.
At least one scholarly source should be used in the initial discussion thread. Be sure to use information from your readings and other sources from the UC Library. Use proper citations and references in your post.
