Data Mining in Grid Computing Environments

Modern organisations are increasingly relying on computerised information processes and infrastructures but as the underlying systems evolve and become progressively more sophisticated, their users and managers are facing an exponentially growing volume of complex data. Exploring, analyzing and interpreting this information increasingly requires capabilities that cannot be met by conventional, standalone data mining solutions. Based around eleven international real life case studies and including contributions from leading experts in the field this groundbreaking book explores the need for the grid-enabling of data mining applications and provides a comprehensive study of the technology, techniques and management skills necessary to create them. This book provides a simultaneous design blueprint, user guide, and research agenda for current and future developments and will appeal to a broad audience; from developers and users of data mining and grid technology, to advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students interested in this field. Â