Chapter 13. Complex Event Processing

Every day, business users and IT professionals acquire information by running reports against their business data. However, as organizations require more agility and crave the ability to make more timely decisions, we find that traditional analytical methods are insufficient. In this chapter, we will discuss how to correlate different high-volume streams of data and uncover previously undetected business insight in real time.

Use case

Watson Media Properties is a rapidly expanding network of websites, which sell objects (such as attire, key chains, and so on) under the "Screaming" brand. Their initial website, "Screaming Pets" was a viral sensation as hundreds, then thousands, and then tens of thousands of users flocked to the site to pick up irreverent bandanas, bumper stickers, and toys for their pet animals. Thereafter, "Screaming Geeks" was launched and now the company has plans to unleash their most anticipated property yet—"Screaming Fans".

As Watson...