[LINK] Trends 2014

[Bernard Robertson-Dunn]

On 3/01/2014 12:54 PM, stephen at melbpc.org.au wrote:
> So, IT people will not only run machines anymore, but fundamentally gather
> accurate information

That's where problems will come from.

1. Most IT people are not used to dealing with data. Technology, yes, 
information no. Data and information issues are often buried within 
applications and software.

2. Keeping data accurate is a major task. How many names are on watch 
lists that are a) ambiguous or b) ill defined c) incorrectly used?

3. Making decisions on inaccurate data can be disastrous.

4. Large collections of data are hard to protect. Can we all spell NSA, 
Snapchat, Target? Have a look at 
http://www.informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/worlds-biggest-data-breaches-hacks/

Beware technologists making predictions.

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brd

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