Imagine the Internet without Search Engines
April 17, 2014
Centrifuge Systems proposes an interesting idea in “Big Data Discovery Without Link Analysis Is Like The Web Without Google.” Centrifuge Systems asks readers of the short article to imagine using the Internet without a search engine. How would we locate information? It would be similar to the librarian’s favorite description of the Internet all the contents of a library spilled on the floor. The article continues to explain that big data without link analysis works the same as the Internet without a search engine.
What is link analysis?
“You can view link analysis as a data discovery technique that reveals the structure and content of information by representing it as a set of interconnected objects. When combined with a visual representation, an investigator can quickly gain an understanding of the strength of relationships and the frequency of contacts and immediately discover new associations. Link analysis offers an intuitive alternative to the traditional relational database formats and BI tools without deep technical expertise.”
It is a convincing analogy. To increase a potential client’s interest, Centrifuge Systems offers a Data Discovery Challenge, where the client is given a free solution. In other terms, it’s a free estimate for services. Big data is full of analytics, but has anyone other than Centrifuge Systems offer rich link analysis?
Whitney Grace, April 17, 2014
Sponsored by ArnoldIT.com, developer of Augmentext
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