This book sets out the big data landscape, comprising data abundance, digital connectivity and ubiquitous technology, and shows how the big data landscape and the emerging technologies it fuels are impacting national security. This book illustrates that big data is transforming intelligence production as well as changing the national security environment broadly, including what is considered a part of national security as well as the relationships agencies have with the public. The book highlights the impact of big data on intelligence production and national security from the perspective of Australian national security leaders and practitioners, and the research is based on empirical data collection, with insights from nearly 50 participants from within Australia’s National Intelligence Community. It argues that big data is transforming intelligence and national security and shows that the impacts of big data on the knowledge, activities and organisation of intelligence agencies is challenging some foundational intelligence principles, including the distinction between foreign and domestic intelligence collection. Furthermore, the book argues that big data has created emerging threats to national security; for example, it enables invasive targeting and surveillance, drives information warfare as well as social and political interference, and challenges the existing models of harm assessment used in national security. The book maps broad areas of change for intelligence agencies in the national security context and what they mean for intelligence communities, and explores how intelligence agencies look out to the rest of society, considering specific impacts relating to privacy, ethics and trust. This book will be of much interest to students of intelligence studies, technology studies, national security and International Relations.

Big data and artificial intelligence (AI) are at the forefront of technological advances that represent a potential transformational mega-trend—a new multipolar and innovative disruption. These technologies, and their associated management paradigm, are already rapidly impacting many industries and occupations, but in some sectors, the change is just beginning. Innovating ahead of emerging technologies is the new imperative for any organization that aspires to succeed in the next decade. Faced with the power of this AI movement, it is imperative to understand the dynamics and new codes required by the disruption and to adapt accordingly. AI and Big Data’s Potential for Disruptive Innovation provides emerging research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of successfully implementing new and innovative technologies in a variety of sectors including business, transportation, and healthcare. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as semantic mapping, ethics in AI, and big data governance, this book is ideally designed for IT specialists, industry professionals, managers, executives, researchers, scientists, and engineers seeking current research on the production of new and innovative mechanization and its disruptions.

Unique prospective on the big data analytics phenomenon for both business and IT professionals The availability of Big Data, low-cost commodity hardware and new information management and analytics software has produced a unique moment in the history of business. The convergence of these trends means that we have the capabilities required to analyze astonishing data sets quickly and cost-effectively for the first time in history. These capabilities are neither theoretical nor trivial. They represent a genuine leap forward and a clear opportunity to realize enormous gains in terms of efficiency, productivity, revenue and profitability. The Age of Big Data is here, and these are truly revolutionary times. This timely book looks at cutting-edge companies supporting an exciting new generation of business analytics. Learn more about the trends in big data and how they are impacting the business world (Risk, Marketing, Healthcare, Financial Services, etc.) Explains this new technology and how companies can use them effectively to gather the data that they need and glean critical insights Explores relevant topics such as data privacy, data visualization, unstructured data, crowd sourcing data scientists, cloud computing for big data, and much more.

Application of Big Data for National Security provides users with state-of-the-art concepts, methods, and technologies for Big Data analytics in the fight against terrorism and crime, including a wide range of case studies and application scenarios. This book combines expertise from an international team of experts in law enforcement, national security, and law, as well as computer sciences, criminology, linguistics, and psychology, creating a unique cross-disciplinary collection of knowledge and insights into this increasingly global issue. The strategic frameworks and critical factors presented in Application of Big Data for National Security consider technical, legal, ethical, and societal impacts, but also practical considerations of Big Data system design and deployment, illustrating how data and security concerns intersect. In identifying current and future technical and operational challenges it supports law enforcement and government agencies in their operational, tactical and strategic decisions when employing Big Data for national security - Contextualizes the Big Data concept and how it relates to national security and crime detection and prevention - Presents strategic approaches for the design, adoption, and deployment of Big Data technologies in preventing terrorism and reducing crime - Includes a series of case studies and scenarios to demonstrate the application of Big Data in a national security context - Indicates future directions for Big Data as an enabler of advanced crime prevention and detection

Advances in web technology and the proliferation of sensors and mobile devices connected to the internet have resulted in the generation of immense data sets available on the web that need to be represented, saved, and exchanged. Massive data can be managed effectively and efficiently to support various problem-solving and decision-making techniques. Emerging Technologies and Applications in Data Processing and Management is a critical scholarly publication that examines the importance of data management strategies that coincide with advancements in web technologies. Highlighting topics such as geospatial coverages, data analysis, and keyword query, this book is ideal for professionals, researchers, academicians, data analysts, web developers, and web engineers.

In today’s market, emerging technologies are continually assisting in common workplace practices as companies and organizations search for innovative ways to solve modern issues that arise. Prevalent applications including internet of things, big data, and cloud computing all have noteworthy benefits, but issues remain when separately integrating them into the professional practices. Significant research is needed on converging these systems and leveraging each of their advantages in order to find solutions to real-time problems that still exist. Challenges and Opportunities for the Convergence of IoT, Big Data, and Cloud Computing is a pivotal reference source that provides vital research on the relation between these technologies and the impact they collectively have in solving real-world challenges. While highlighting topics such as cloud-based analytics, intelligent algorithms, and information security, this publication explores current issues that remain when attempting to implement these systems as well as the specific applications IoT, big data, and cloud computing have in various professional sectors. This book is ideally designed for academicians, researchers, developers, computer scientists, IT professionals, practitioners, scholars, students, and engineers seeking research on the integration of emerging technologies to solve modern societal issues.

There is no industry left where artificial intelligence is not used in some capacity. The application of this technology has already stretched across a multitude of domains including law and policy; it will soon permeate areas beyond anyone’s imagination. Technology giants such as Google, Apple, and Facebook are already investing their money, effort, and time toward integrating artificial intelligence. As this technology continues to develop and expand, it is critical for everyone to understand the various applications of artificial intelligence and its full potential. The Handbook of Research on Innovative Management Using AI in Industry 5.0 uncovers new and innovative features of artificial intelligence and how it can help in raising economic efficiency at both micro and macro levels and provides a deeper understanding of the relevant aspects of artificial intelligence impacting efficacy for better output. Covering topics such as consumer behavior, information technology, and personalized banking, it is an ideal resource for researchers, academicians, policymakers, business professionals, companies, and students.