Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research
Published August 31, 2021 | Version v1
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Big Data in Government: An Introduction

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  • 1. Roy G. Perry College of Engineering, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX, USA
  • 2. Department of Engineering Technology, South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC, USA
  • 3. Department of Manufacturing Engineering, Central State University, P.O. Box 1004, Wilberforce, OH, USA

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Abstract Data may be regarded as the new form of currency. It is now the lifeblood of twenty-first century government.  Data is a critical asset for government agencies. It can have an enormous impact on government at local, state, national, and global levels. It allows governments to make faster decisions, monitor those decisions and make changes if necessary. Big data is a term that is widely used to describe the exponential growth of data. Big data technology is vitally important for governments all over the world. It can transform government and society. This paper is an overview on the application of big data in governments. Although the material covered in this paper is limited to US government, the information is applicable to other nations.

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