GigaOM Pro

Summary:

One major solution to the big data skills shortage has been the emergence of consulting and outsourcing firms specializing in deploying big data systems that companies need in order to actually derive value from their information. These companies will continue to play a vital role in helping the greater corporate world make sense of the mountains of data they are collecting. However, if the current wave of democratizing big data lives up to its ultimate potential, today’s consultants and outsourcers will have to find a way to keep a few steps ahead of the game in order to remain relevant.