Last year was a tough year for any organization, regardless of the industry they operate in. Many things did not go as expected. The pandemic hit many businesses to an extent never witnessed before, with some of them even closing altogether due to the adverse effects of the pandemic. During the crisis, IT became a solution to many problems as people were forced to work from home. One thing that stood out in all this is big data and big data analytics. It is clear that with the right technology thatprovides actionable insights, people can work from home and still be as productive as working from the office. Here are some big data trends that will alter the tech landscape in 2021.

Over the past few years, big data has evolved from a boardroom buzzword to a force that is now taking the world by storm. A few years ago, business leaders lacked ways to harness vast amounts of data and analyze it to get information. However, big data has become a game-changer, with administrators and business leaders now analyzing and getting knowledge about customers, business processes and daily operations. Although a point of success within a business, big data presents many challenges that must be addressed for success to be realized in big data initiatives.

 Unlike decades ago, big data is no longer just a buzzword. It has come off age and is now revolutionizing workplace and businesses. According to a report by Forester Research, almost 40% of organizations are implementing and expanding big data technology adoption. Regardless of its standing, a business that lacks a clear and holistic data strategy that dictates its long term strategies lacks a competitive edge and is likely to fall behind in the current business environment. Similarly, failure to adjust your big data strategies will lead to challenges.