Why the Government Shouldn't Ignore Its Own Big Data
Sam Sheppard
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Posted 13.01.2012
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UK Tech
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What astonishes me more than the array of data, is the apparent lack of attention it receives, at least from the departments, agencies, and councils that produce it. I think this a terrible oversight, and presents a huge opportunity for big data use. If there is one thing that every company, from global leaders to bedroom start-ups, knows, is that you never ignore data.




