Why a Do it Yourself Big Data Stack Is a Better Option

Re:Why a Do it Yourself Big Data Stack Is a Better Option by siculars on Sunday September 05, 2010 @03:37PM (#1665017)

I'm not sure how true that is. Take a look at recent companies like Zappos and Amazon or older ones like WalMart and FedEx. Operation and logistics are their bread and butter. It was practically Dells entire reason for existence (until they fell into the abyss).

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Re:Why a Do it Yourself Big Data Stack Is a Better Option by anamax on Sunday September 05, 2010 @05:27PM (#1665219)

Operations and logistics are things that a company can control. The big about successful retail chains being real estate operations with store sidelines also applies.

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Re:Why a Do it Yourself Big Data Stack Is a Better Option by delano on Sunday September 05, 2010 @09:41PM (#1665603)

Of course, those are the outliers. And that's the point. Few people are willing and able to do that.

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