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10 Important Features for Big Data Analytics Tools

10 Important Features for Big Data Analytics Tools

Traditional BI tools can’t deal with big, fast data.

Feb 27, 2017
1 minute read

Most business intelligence tools were not designed to handle petabytes and terabytes of big data, nor are they equipped to handle real-time data.

And because businesses can’t analyze or visualize such data — such as from the internet, social media sites, server farms, mobile devices, and the Internet of Things — that means lost revenue.

New tools and approaches in fact are required to handle batch and streaming data; self-service analytics; and big data visualization – all without the assistance of the IT department. In this report from the Eckerson Group, you will learn:

  • Types of data sources big data analytics platforms should support.
  • Programming language compatibility.
  • Query performance considerations and support for high-velocity data
  • The importance of data integration, security, and embedded analytics.

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