A big data pioneer is one who takes all of their data and puts it to work for the organization. According to a recent Gartner Survey (“Predicts 2013: Information Innovation”), 42 percent of respondents stated they had invested in big data technology or were planning to do so within a year. Senior management has made big data projects a priority to enhance data management best practices. This is particularly important for the analyst.
Analysts today have a vested interest in the quality of their data. This would include where it comes from, its historical completeness and information clarity. In some organizations, blaming IT is no longer acceptable when the analyst is unable to do her job. Many analysts are involved in setting the precedents for the future of big data initiatives due to their responsibility to support the decision-making process.
The value of incorporating big data within an organizations is the visibility of interesting and more meaningful anomalies and patterns. This is where the eureka moment occurs. The more data an organization can manage and analyze, the greater the opportunities arise which stacks up to the competition.
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By Cindy Balon Harder, from: http://www.visualdatagroup.com/node/181
Throughout her 20+ year career, Cindy Balon Harder has had extensive experience in Marketing, Wholesale & Distribution, Supply Chain, and in developing Sales and Operations Planning processes. She is particularly familiar with the Consumer Products industry where she has participated in all aspects of the supply chain, from demand planning to warehouse distribution. Cindy is a Principal at Visual Data Group. Her main focus is Marketing, PR and Social Media, and Supply Chain consulting. See Cindy’s articles on EPM Channel here.
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