Dzone just ran an article titled What’s Preventing Big Data Success. Our CEO Tomer Shiran and I weighed in on what we think are the most common issues hindering companies from realizing the benefits of big data.
Some of the major points outlined include a company’s willingness to embrace the cloud. Legacy systems in place can often serve as a major roadblock for companies looking to leverage their data in new and exciting ways. A mixture of new technology and skilled employees become a large asset in any company hoping to advance practices. This means employees who not only understand how to use the cloud, but also know how to set up the right infrastructure to properly integrate all the benefits of a futureproofed system.
Check out the rest of the article to read about the importance of putting data quality first, and why metadata is essential to an effective database solution.