Big data: definition, characteristics, life cycle, applications, and challenges

Abstract

Abstract Any data set contains large volumes of information and complex data is called Big Data (BD). BD is unlike other traditional data sets, so it requires special processing to manage it. BD faces many challenges starting from data capture through to the final results. BD exists in many subject areas such as business, governments, sciences, healthcare and transport. Thus it touches peoples’ lives in many aspects. BD is considered as the most important topic and requires good understanding in order to be fully utilized. This paper presents the basic information of BD which includes its properties and applications. Descriptions and examples of BD and its categories are elaborated upon. The BD architectural establishment is presented followed by the conclusion of the importance of BD.