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“Big Data” is a buzz-phrase that is tempting marketers with the promise of increasing customer engagement. While big data is part of the solution, the real power lies in using the right data. This article discusses the data challenge that today’s marketers face and explores how service providers can help them embrace data to deliver a relevant message.
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By Charles Gehman on Mar 24, 2014
Barb, Big Data is generally defined as data sets so large and complex that it becomes difficult or impossible to process them using traditional database management applications.
So, the reason why it is so buzzed about these days, is that it is hard to do. You need specialized software and the skills to use it to accomplish the things you are talking about when Big Data is involved.
You article is more about "any data" than about "big data"!