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Explained: What is Big Data?

‘Big data’ has transformed the economy we live in. Over the last few decades, it’s become far cheaper to collect and store, and much more valuable to own and use. It’s now overtaken oil to become the most valuable resource in the world.

This short animation is one of the supporting animations for an education resource titled; Connected – an introduction to digital media literacy.

Explained: What is Big Data?
  • Dublin West Education Centre (DWEC)
  • other
  • Ireland

‘Big data’ has transformed the economy we live in. Over the last few decades, it’s become far cheaper to collect and store, and much more valuable to own and use. It’s now overtaken oil to become the most valuable resource in the world.

This short animation is one of the supporting animations for an education resource titled; Connected – an introduction to digital media literacy.

Explained: What is Big Data?
  • Dublin West Education Centre (DWEC)
  • other
  • Ireland