The Big Data concept as a contributor of added value to crisis decision support systems

Abstract

Abstract: The explosive growth of the Big Data concept and its applications in multiple domains of human activity has increased interest in the benefits it could offer to public services. The paper seeks to emphasise the added value that stems from the use of Big Data in handling heterogeneous data sources accessed by crisis management structures. Authors wants to highlight the ways in which the concept could support decision makers during the crisis management process by showing two cases. First authors’ own creation known as Hybrid Decision Support System for Crisis/Disaster Management. Second, showing application of Big Data in security management to illustrate the implications of using Big Data in practice. In case of that the Big Data is a term that is vendor driven and creates more confusing than clarity author’s conclusion brings together critical observations and judgments voiced in the paper using SWOT analysis toll and providing a blueprint for further development of the concept of Big Data in the area of Crisis/Disaster management.