The Data Society

The Data Society 2.5 quintillion Did you know? Bytes of data created every day. 500,000 90% of the data in the world was created just in the past two years. The number of jobs expected in five years just to be able to process data. Gathering big data is often a misunderstood concept. What does it really mean, and how can it be beneficial to society? Data is a valuable resource for companies, but it can also be used to empower citizens. At Intel Labs, data comes alive to make THOUGHTFUL GIFT-GIVING Intel Labs is working on data in the form of shopping histories and digital wish lists that can help you give personalized presents. life better for people. TRAFFIC The Big Picture Here are some of the many areas that benefit from collecting and sharing data. PATTERNS Sites use data to HEALTH AND FITNESS show available spots in private driveways or in parking lots whose owners subscribe to the ceee MANAGEMENT DAY TO DAY PLANNING Apps like Saga integrate all applicable social networks to give an idea of how the user spends his/her day, and how to make life more The Intel Science and Technology Center for Big Data is working to advance genomics analysis, which allows patients to asses their chances service. efficient. of contracting an inherited disease by looking at DNA patterns. Engineers are creating solutions to protect user privacy while transferring data. TRAVEL BOOKING Some apps can make personalized itinerary suggestions to users based on collected data from sites like Facebook and Expedia. 85% of mobile and computer users say that they have taken steps to protect their privacy. How Data Can Change the World (intel) How can people access it to make their lives better? Prediction Prevention The United Nations Global Pulse Data collected by satellites allows scientists Initiative maps data to point out Protection Source: Urban papulation growth (World Health Observatory Cisco Visual Networking Index Global Mobile Data Traffik Forecast Update 2012-2017; Intel Data Use of sensors to monitor extreme Intel Labs put a premium on research that can benefit billions weather conditions to be able to to map trends and detect changes brought by deforestation and climate change. of people around the world. distribute real-time information. vulnerable areas.