A Critical Overview of Big Data and Bigger Dilemmas for Enterprises
Technology has taught us that uncertainty is inevitable. The past couple of years have tested an organization's ability to navigate through uncharted territories, and due to the current economic climate, there seems to be no end to it. However, the solution to preparing for the unknown lies in the organizational data. Today data is the key that is driving business operations as well as scenario planning. Data is instrumental in enabling business leaders to understand better how to hit their set financial targets. Data assists in driving agility, thereby encouraging businesses to be more adaptable when new requirements arise, and conditions change. But dealing with vast amounts of data can often feel like a problem. The domains in operation often feel overwhelmed by it, and many organizations even lack a clear strategy for better stewardship of data. For organizations to move beyond surviving under the crushing deluge of data, IT lea...