The document discusses how the military and defense sectors are utilizing big data and social media. It notes that 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are generated each day, making it difficult to find important information without proper tools. Several methods for analyzing social media to find key influencers are presented, such as measuring reach, activity, relevance, and affiliations. It also explores how monitoring social media can provide insights into changing behaviors and opinions. The impact of social media for the military and methods for analyzing large amounts of online data are examined.
11. “For years we’ve been
trying to find a needle in
a data haystack. While
the haystack has grown
exponentially over the
last decade, the tools to
find the needle haven’t
evolved, leaving even the
most savvy organizations
paralyzed.”
John Mustin
CEO, Wasabi Rabbit
2011
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12. Data is not information, information is
not knowledge, knowledge is not
understanding, understanding is not
29%
wisdom.
– Clifford Stoll
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18. HOW TO MINE DATA FOR INFLUENCERS?
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19. HOW TO MINE DATA FOR INFLUENCERS?
MORE THAN # FOLLOWERS!
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REACH
•
ACTIVITY
•
RESONANCE
•
INTERESTS
•
RELEVANCE
•
TONE
•
LOCATION
•
AFFILIATIONS
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20. HOW WE MEASURE IMPACT
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