Big Data Challenges in Emergency Management : What challenges do emergency management organizations face when implementing Big Data technology in the…

2019

Master's thesis Information Systems IS501 - University of Agder 2019 The use of Big Data technologies has been more common in recent years, spreading across other fields than just the business sector. Emergency management organisations are seeking to utilise technologies that can improve their response and situational understanding during crises and disasters. Big Data and Big Data Analysis are working its way into the field of emergency management as well. Innovation and new technology results in new opportunities that need to be explored, but it is just as important to be aware of its challenges and limitations. This study will address the challenges emergency management organisations tha…