The book well explains the concept and trends of BigData that is going to be next big thing after cloud. It elaborates the concept and also emphasizing the need of taming this huge animal for the shake of a better future to the mankind and the business.

A must read for those who want to be informed about the things happening in modern IT scenario.

Entire book is written in fluent and easy to understand language even to a newbie. My personal opinion is, this is the book one shall read to take decision about venturing further in this technology or not to. Divided in meaningful chapter those connect fluidly with each other. This book is not about technological examples and case studies but about general explanation on most of the details in plain and understandable language.

Explains 'Big Data' in a very well structured manner. The book is well researched as it doesn't just give fundae but also gives practical examples from businesses around us who are using big data to their advantage.
Infact, the high point of the book comes somewhere in the middle where the authors explain how 'value' is being created from big data, talking about interesting startpus and ideas all throughout the book. Though, in the end it becomes a little flat as the cons of big data are pres...

There are lots of material and articles floating around about BIG DATA but no one gives comprehensive idea behind it.This book thankfully explains the big data from beginners to expert level. Very well categorisation of the chapters and detailing the concept. Those who are from Technologies domain will enjoy this read !!

Book packaging was excellent. 1 star less because delivery in 5 days (includes weekend)

Nice book! Provides a lot of information on how Big Data revolution is changing the things around us and much more!
Loved the simplicity of putting things and of course the material..
I recommend this book for non technical people who want to get a hang of the new buzz word-> Big Data and possibilities with it.

Very good.

Very good book for the people who wants to know about big data and all the hype around it. Must for beginners.

A Lot of Information on Big Data. Great job by the authors!! Loved it!

Note - This is not a technical book..is categorized under "Current Affairs"

Immense information about the so called new age 'big data' and world around it. The use of data to such an extent will surely bring big changes in our lives.