The world of Big Data
Part two of a four part series explaining Microsoft's unique approach to Business Intelligence & Big Data.
The world of Big Data has introduced the concept of semi-structured data, and the problems associated with analysing it. The ability to analyse both structured and semi-structured data allows for new levels of business insight to be achieved. Microsoft has the tools to analyse semi-structured data and reveal the insight hidden within.
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