Big Data

Big Data DSS technology is the key enabler for gathering raw data in myriad industries. Data is correlated through a repository that links events to their predecessor events as they occur. Combined with a cloud-computing architecture, this results in a sequence of events with low latency (or in real-time) that supports distributed processes and analytical environments for businesses to perform timely data analysis.

Using what you have found on the web, please address the following question in detail. To receive full credit, you must supply the URL of the website that supports your conclusions. Use UnitedHealth Group and American Express as two of the Fortune 100 companies and discuss how they use big data for competitive advantage. This information can be found by placing How does [name of company here] use big data? in your web browser.