Analysis without boundaries by Jacques Nadeau via @OReillyMedia

Apache Arrow makes it possible to use multiple languages and heterogeneous data infrastructure.

Wow - now that I can't wait to play with.

7 Steps to Understanding NoSQL Databases by Matthew Mayo via @kdnuggets

Are you a newcomer to NoSQL, interested in gaining a real understanding of the technologies and architectures it includes? This post is for you.

This is incredibly useful and a great overview.  Recommended.

Learn Big Data Analytics using Top YouTube Videos, TED Talks & other resources via @AnalyticsVidhya

Learn Big Data Analytics using Top YouTube Videos, TED Talks & other resources via +Analytics Vidhya - by Manish Saraswat this is a comprehensive list of excellent videos, resources available for you to get inspired & get going on the subject.  Most as YouTube videos and there is a write-up with each to suggest the audience for it.

All out beginner’s guide to MongoDB

Great guide on MongoDB from Analytics Vidhya.  It includes:

• Data Model
• GridFS
• Sharding
• Aggregation
• Indexes
• Replication

WEBINAR: Performance Tuning and Optimisation of MongoDB

Determining the root cause of performance issues is a critical task for Operations. In this webinar, we'll show you the tools and techniques for diagnosing and tuning the performance of your MongoDB deployment. Whether you're running into problems or just want to optimize your performance, these skills will be useful.

MongoDB launches new Big Data Service aimed at Government

This article looks at CivSource's intention to have a Big Data service aimed at Government organisations and agencies.