Big data development (series)
The information barons threaten our autonomy and our privacy Neil Lawrence As we share more of ourselves online we become easier to predict and control, how can we address this imbalance of power in the digital world?
How open data can help save lives Open data is becoming increasingly important in emergency services, disaster relief, pollution plotting, cycle safety and healthcare
These open data pioneers are making cities smart and workforces diverse Big business is often reluctant to open up its data but pioneers are proving that it can be valuable to both those who share and take
It's not the size of the data, it's what you do with it that counts Daniella Ballou-Aares and Tony Pipa Enough of the big data versus small data argument, we need to utilise it all for development, says Daniella Ballou-Aares and Tony Pipa
Open Data Incubator for Europe launches second call for applications Open data startups and small and medium-sized enterprises are again invited to apply for up to €100,000 in funding from ODINE
Google adviser calls on tech giant to create a separate organisation for data Sandy Pentland, MIT professor, talks to the Guardian about the ‘crowd-madness’ of social media and why tech giants such as Google must separate and protect users’ data
Little privacy in the age of big data With massive amounts of our personal data now being routinely collected and stored, privacy breaches are almost inevitable
Big data: how predictive analytics is taking over the public sector From predicting emergency department admissions to identifying tax fraud, the Australian public sector is putting its mountains of data to work
Big data and retail: saviour or sham? Despite the hype, most of Australia's small and medium businesses are yet to see any real benefits from big data
How big data is providing pearls of wisdom for Tasmanian oyster farmers Big data has the potential to transform the way natural resources are managed but, despite small scale successes, Australia lacks a clear strategy
