Hello,
I am working for several cloud related projects and have been fascinated by the concept of big data and the power of the analysis it can provide. Prediction of a cholera outbreak in Africa being a case in point.
http://gigaom.com/2012/03/11/10-ways-big-data-is-changing-everything/6/
From all the Big Data analytical tools out there, are any of them specific to any particular industry? Or can they be used across the entire spectrum with some customization? What are the cost implications clients have to take into consideration while using these tools?
Thank you and look forward to having a discussion on this topic. Adi