Big data refers to a set of information and data so large and complex that it becomes difficult to process using conventional database management tools.

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Such projects will throw off huge amounts of data, and one aim of the institute is to develop the large-scale database management tools required to synthesize and use all that information.

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Sophisticated execution management systems can capture the data that TCA needs, added Fatica and route it to a database for analysis.

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