Data Warehousing in the Age of Big Data

Krishnan, an expert on data warehousing, explains how Web 2.0 (e.g., Google, Facebook, Groupon) has transformed the way business is conducted. Krishnan traces the emergence of the data warehouse and discusses its technologies, processing architectures and challenges, and how to integrate big data and data warehousing. --Reference & Research Book News, October 2013 Content-wise, the book targets two audiences. Readers coming from a data warehousing background will learn where big data fits in and how specific challenges can be addressed. For readers working in a big data community, the book will be very valuable for understanding the link between big data and data warehousing. For both groups, the book is an excellent and welcome addition to the literature. --ComputingReviews.com, September 20, 2013 Data Warehousing in the Age of Big Data is an updated look at the seminal data store of our time, the data warehouse, and how it juxtaposes with the tsunami that is big data. Ripe with relatable examples and perfect for updating core data warehouse knowledge, Krishnan has delivered the guide to not just data success, but business success, in this era of competition on information. --William McKnight, President, McKnight Consulting Group Krish Krishnan has written the definitive book on Big Data. When it comes to understanding the technology, its implementation, and the actual achievement of business value, this book is THE place to look. --Bill Inmon, Forest Rim Technology