Big Data is the Information asset characterised by such a high volume, velocity and variety to require specific technology and analytical methods for its transformation into value.
Source: Andrea De Mauro , Marco Greco , Michele Grimaldi , (2016) “A formal definition of Big Data based on its essential features”, Library Review, Vol. 65 Iss: 3, pp.122 – 135: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/LR-06-2015-0061
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