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Happy Holidays to All

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Wishing the best for a better 2013

2012 Digital Universe Study

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The 6th edition of Digital Universe Study was released today. The EMC-sponsored study by IDC, measures and characterizes all the digital data created, replicated, and consumed worldwide in a single year. The 2012 report projects the growth of the Digital Universe through 2020.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Here are some of the key findings from the same -   New IDC Digital Universe study, “ Big Data, Bigger Digital Shadows, and Biggest Growth in the Far East ”¹ (sponsored by EMC) finds that only a tiny fraction of the world’s Big Data potential is being realized, though the amount of useful data is expanding.  IDC projects that the digital universe will reach 40 zettabytes (ZB) by 2020, an amount that exceeds previous forecasts by 5 ZBs, resulting in a 50-fold growth from the beginning of 2010. This year’s study marks the first time IDC was able to capture where the information in the digital un...

Real Big Data Defined

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We live in a world of Big Data . This year alone, over a trillion gigabytes of new data will be created globally. Big Data presents a big challenge – but also exciting new opportunities for enterprises to rise above the competition.  Keeping this in mind, the teams at  EMC   and Greenplum launched  Real Big Data (  www.therealbigdata.com ) -  as a place for the latest news and discussions in the world of  Big Data . In the last few months, the team has built a series of guides with some very good information on Big Data .  You may download the same from the link below -   Big Data: A CIO’s Cut Out and Keep Guide -  Every now and then something comes along that has the potential to change the face of business as we know it. Currently big data is being touted as that thing, and CIOs everywhere need to get a grip on what it is and how it can benefit their company.  Big Data: Riding the Wave | A Guide for IT ...

Data Science Series Booklets

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EMC  Greenplum sponsored a series of  thought-provoking  booklets, edited by  innovation technology guru Peter Hinssen  and published by Across Technology.  To keep you  informed on a constant basis, they have created  the Data Science Series website ( www.datascienceseries.com ), offering you case stories  from your peers, valuable insight into market research and an overview of the Catalyst partners  that help EMC Greenplum bring the right building blocks to the market. Allowing you to build  the right ‘refinery’ for all the information that is coming your way. Make sure you don’t miss the installments of the series. Click below to read them one by one -  Information is the new oil -  Markets are fast disappearing, and being replaced by networks. Networks of intelligence. Consumers can’t be controlled anymore, and become active, and are turning markets into dynamic systems. The age-old subject of mar...

Tell Customers to Like Your Business with FREE Facebook window signs

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Facebook ads, mailers, plugins and other tools have always helped you acquire more fans on  your page . However, another important tool is to encourage and engage visitors to your business to join you on your page.  A great tool has always been on-premise branding. But nothing better than a Facebook branded stickers encouraging Fans to Like and Check-in to your business page.  Now download Free Facebook Signs via  http://on.fb.me/VwLdKQ  

EMC's Cloud Infrastructure Services ( CIS ) E20-002 Certification Exam

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The Essential characteristics of cloud computing, as defined by NIST is as below :   There is no doubt that Cloud Computing will transforms the entire infrastructure - Store - Compute - Network Enter the new - Cloud Infrastructure and Services (CIS) Course, based on 'open' curriculum - focused on virtualization and cloud infrastructure technology concepts and principles applicable to any vendor environment.  Cloud  Infrastructure and Services (CIS)  is based on National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) definition of Cloud Computing What does the course cover ?   Pre- Req  Basic understanding of computer architecture, operating system, networking and database Experience in server, storage and network infrastructure will be an added advantage CIS is also aligned to  E20-002 Cloud Infrastructure and Services Exam, under EMC Proven Professional certification...

Cloud Computing Adoption - Preparing Yourself

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There is no doubt that Cloud Computing Transforms IT.  What does the Future Look like -  Where is Industry today ? Emergence of new roles How to get Started ? ( Bridging Skill gap thru Training programs ) EMC Proven Professional Certification EMC - Cisco - Vmware Certification Framework Cloud Security Training from RSA