The big data phenomena show no signs of slowing down. While the threshold for what constitutes big data continues to evolve, businesses of all sizes will seek ways to unlock additional value from the data that’s most relevant to them, be it on a large or small scale.
According to CompTIA research, nearly 8 in 10 executives agree to the statement: "if we could harness all of our data, we would be a much stronger business." Gartner estimates there will be a need for 4.4 million IT jobs globally to support big data by 2015. With demand for expertise outstripping supply, many firms will be forced to contend with a notable skills gap.
Highlights from CompTIA's Big Data research and market intelligence will shed light on a number of aspects of the trend, providing guidance for firms of all sizes as they chart their path ahead.