Definition: Gartner’s 3V of Big Data

Slide Content

The slide presents the concept of Gartner's 3V of Big Data: Volume, Velocity, and Variety. Each 'V' corresponds to a characteristic of big data: 'Volume' signifies the massive amount of data generated, 'Velocity' indicates the fast rate at which data flows, and 'Variety' represents the different types of data, structured and unstructured. A quote by Doug Laney from Gartner in 2012 emphasizes that big data is defined by these three aspects and the new processing requirements they introduce to improve decision-making, insight discovery, and process optimization.

Graphical Look

• A large, gray equilateral triangle centrally positioned on the slide, with each vertex labeled: "Volume", "Velocity", and "Variety".
• Inside the triangle, a circular infographic with three interconnected puzzle pieces each containing a letter 'V', corresponding to the labels on the corners of the triangle.
• A yellow sticky note graphic positioned to the right of the triangle, with a quote about big data in black text.
• The background of the slide is a plain, light color, unobtrusive and ensuring the focus remains on the central triangle and text box.
• A shadow effect under the triangle, giving a slight 3D effect to the graphic.

The slide design is simple and professional, utilizing a central infographic to convey the key concepts while maintaining a clean and focused layout. The use of a sticky note adds an element of informality to the otherwise formal presentation.

Use Cases

• Introducing the concept of big data in a business or academic presentation.
• Providing an overview of the key characteristics of big data before diving into specifics in a technology conference.
• Training employees or team members about the importance and implications of big data in the context of their work.
• As part of a pitch to potential investors or executives to highlight the scale and complexity of data-handling required in a proposed project or business venture.