Traditional data can be in the form of tables and text. Big data also includes images, videos, audio files, and mobile data.

Traditional data are structured. Big data can be structured, semi-structured, or unstructured.

Traditional data is managed by one computer. Big data is managed by many computers due to its volume of data.

The V(s) of Big Data considering:

1.      Vision of big data

2.      Value that big data brings

3.      Visualization tools you use for big data

4.      Variability of the big data (Meaning of same data may vary or change)

5.      Volume of big data

6.      Variety of big data (Data formats: Text, Images, Videos, Audio, Mobile Data)

7.      Velocity of big data (Extracting Data at Highest Speed Possible; including Real Time Retrieval)

8.      Veracity of big data (Quality or Accuracy of Data)

9.      Vulnerability of big data (Security of the data to prevent hacking)