The Role of Sensors in Global Computing and Big Data
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The Role of Sensors in Global Computing and Big Data
Modern technology devices, including sensors and data processors play a significant role on computational processes. These devices will be the major components of the Internet of Things. The devices have various capabilities, including sensing, communicating, and computing. Data streams from these technologies will improve data management approaches, thus contributing to the functioning of big data. The amount of data generated is increasing rapidly and has shaped the world in different ways. The use of sensors and big data has been identified among the technologies that shapes global computing (Ackerman & Guizzo, 2011). Currently, almost every computing device has a networked, wireless sensor.
The development of sensor devices and other computer networking technologies has led to a significant reduction in the cost of data acquisition (Patidar, Rane, & Jain, 2012). Although the initial acquisition of large volume data can be costly as it is sourced from different sources, continued data acquisition remains affordable even for small and medium organizations.
Initially, the acquisition and use of big data was limited to established organizations, such as Google and Microsoft. However, recent developments in technologies, which big data is based on, such as sensors, increased storage and processing power, the cost of managing big data has reduced. These technologies, especially sensors generate data and provide organizations with the capability to data for a long time due to reduced costs. Additionally, these technologies allow efficient processing and analyzing capabilities, thus creating value for information. When an organization can acquire large volumes of data and has strong computing power, it gains the advantage of being able to make data-driven decisions. Big data is complex, but with efficient technologies, significant value can be earned, including evaluating opportunities and challenges in organizations.
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Ackerman, E. & Guizzo, E. (2011). 5 technologies that will shape the web. Spectrum. IEEE,
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Patidar, S., Rane, D., & Jain, P. (2012). A Survey Paper on Cloud Computing, 394-398.