Big Data upgrade: V3 to V6

Those interested in Big Data often use the “Three Vs model” to describe it. The three Vs usually represent:

Volume Variety Velocity

Well I suggest that we need at least three more Vs:

Veracity Value Veiling

Veracity is about making sure that the Big Data is accurate; Value refers to the relative value of the Big Data process outcome(s) – READ MORE

Complexity is good

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Like many others in the “logical” profession, I have been pre-conditioned to avoid complexity at every opportunity. Too often we seek simplicity where none really belongs.

The world depends on ambiguity variety and uncertainty so our systems must also have sufficient complexity; or as Ashby’s Law would call it: requisite variety.

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