Big Data Revolution: Idea – Development – Consequences

Abstract

The Big Data Revolution has disrupted the process of collection, analysis, and utilization of big data in different fields, staking the future of business, governance, healthcare, and the whole of society at large. This chapter aims at discussing the definition of big data, its evolution process, and its huge impact on various fields. This paper covers the benefits of big data and issues related to the use of this technology, including privacy, security, and ethical issues. In achieving these objectives, this chapter aims to give a detailed analysis of the future understanding of big data.