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It’s a phrase used to quantify data sets that are so large and complex that they become difficult to exchange, secure and analyse with typical tools. To describe the phenomenon that is big data, there are some definitions widely accepted in the market, the 5Vs:
1. Volume – Large in quantity
2. Velocity – Traded high speed
3. Variety – Formed in many style
4. Veracity – Controlled data quality and accuracy
5. Value – Ability to turn into business value
The potential value that Big Data can provide for organisations in different sectors of the economy and different areas inside such organisations are huge. The below table shows some potential usage of Big Data across five industries:
| Industry | Main Business functions impacted |
|---|---|
| Retail | Product demand prediction and trends forecasting
Price elasticity optimisation Value customer targeting Shopping experience enhancement |
| Manufacturing | Output per input maximisation (waste reduction and process variability) Supplier performance prediction
Supply chain optimisation Build-to-order configuration determination |
| Shopping Mall | Shopper loyalty program (based on spending frequency of visit, items purchased) Shops synergy matrix
Footfall dwell time correlation Location-based Marketing Impact analysis on Event |
| Real Estate | Tenant and resident loyalty program (earn “points” for rent paid and ancillary services used, tenure and energy conservation, and retailers will want “credit” for foot traffic generated)Rental level optimisation
Tenant mixed determination |
| Property Management | Energy optimisation (smart sensors)Evaluation of service level (right level of resources) Predictive repair and maintenance
Parking spaces profit maximisation |
The development of Big Data is closely linked to the availability of scalable and cost-effective computing capacities for storing and processing data in a distributed and parallel fashion, respectively. Cloud providers already offer a portfolio of various cloud services and applications to support Big Data. (e.g. Introv/Tableau).
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