The Smart and Scary Aspect of Algorithms
Algorithms are unique and complex math equations that perform tasks, automate technology, and solve problems. Not only are they a significant part of smart technology, but they’re also used to transform Big Data. Examples of algorithms come from data center colocation providers, which are the foundation for smart cities.
Algorithms connected to data center and colocation services come in different forms. Load-balancing algorithms help distribute application or network traffic across a broad range of servers, thereby improving computing resource efficiency. Smart storage algorithms in a data center or colocation site process requests for rich media. That increases the possibility of reducing energy for some storage area networks by as much as 50 percent.
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Targeting Consumers
Algorithms affect both personal and professional life. Target created an algorithm capable of determining whether a woman is pregnant and if so, her anticipated due date. That way, the store can send coupons for baby items to coordinate with the birth of the baby. For this retailer, as well as others to get product offers to the right group of consumers, it maintains a history of every item purchased along with the store’s geographic location.
Real Spies
One infamous algorithm links to Edward Snowden, who leaked secret U.S. government information about spying on citizens. With the XKeyscore program run by the U.S. Continue reading.
