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If Dinosaurs Had Big Data, Would They Be Extinct?

Dinosaurs are a popular theme in literature and movies. From going back in time to recreating them in our present day, we just can’t get enough of them. But, what if dinosaurs had had technology? Or Big Data? Would it have made a difference in their story? Would they still be alive today? In honor […]

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Jun 11, 2015

Dinosaurs are a popular theme in literature and movies. From going back in time to recreating them in our present day, we just can’t get enough of them. But, what if dinosaurs had had technology? Or Big Data? Would it have made a difference in their story? Would they still be alive today? In honor of the opening of “Jurassic World,” Talend has considered this idea and identified five ways Big Data might have helped dinosaurs avoid extinction.

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Dinosaurs and Big Data

Click through for five ways Big Data might have helped dinosaurs avoid extinction, as identified by Talend.

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Real-time Tracking

If dinosaurs had Big Data, they could detect T-Rex movements in real time to avoid risk of death.

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Extraterrestrial Warning System

If dinosaurs had Big Data, they could record meteors and create a warning system.

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Weather Pattern Analysis

If dinosaurs had Big Data, they could analyze weather patterns and identify the best places to migrate.

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Health and Fitness Monitoring

If dinosaurs had Big Data, they could measure health and fitness and detect disease patterns.

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Monitoring Food Sources

If dinosaurs had Big Data, they could monitor and analyze sustainable food sources.

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