What is the most valuable resource in the world? For the past
centuries, the majority would say oil. But with the advent of the
information age, today's answer may be different: as they say,
data is the new oil.
Big data is fueling and shaping the 21st century from all
aspects. The volume of data generated in the past two years has
exceeded those throughout human history.
On top of that, Big data could be the key to a stunning future:
self-driving vehicles, more effective medical treatment, and even
precise crime prevention - a world of Person of Interest coming
into reality!
It is foreseeable that future economic and social development
will be built on the widespread application of big data
technologies. Data is becoming not only the engine of economic
innovation, but also an important resource for any enterprise to
gain or maintain a competitive edge.
