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CompTIA’s Big Data Insights and Opportunities study builds on prior big data research conducted by CompTIA. The study focuses on: Tracking changes in how businesses capture, store, manage and analyze data Identifying key end user needs and challenges associated with data Gauging familiarity and incidence rates for big data initiatives Assessing IT channel partner perceptions of big data opportunities The study consists of four sections, which can be viewed independently or together as chapters of a comprehensive report. Section 1: Market Overview Section 2: Bringing the Concept of Big Data into Focus Section 3: Big Data and the Workforce Impact Section 4: IT Channel Partner Perspectives of Big Data This research was conducted in two parts: Quantitative survey of 500 IT and business executives (aka end users) Quantitative survey of 500 IT firms (aka IT channel) The full report is available at no charge to CompTIA members. They can access the report by logging into the member area of CompTIA.org, or, by contacting us at [email protected].
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2nd Annual Big Data
Insights & Opportunities
Study
About this Research
CompTIA’s Big Data Insights and Opportunities study builds on prior big data research conducted by CompTIA. The study focuses on:
• Tracking changes in how businesses capture, store, manage and analyze data• Identifying key end user needs and challenges associated with data• Gauging familiarity and incidence rates for big data initiatives• Assessing IT channel partner perceptions of big data opportunities
The study consists of four sections, which can be viewed independently or together as chapters of a comprehensive report.
Section 1: Market OverviewSection 2: Bringing the Concept of Big Data into FocusSection 3: Big Data and the Workforce ImpactSection 4: IT Channel Partner Perspectives of Big Data This research was conducted in two parts:• Quantitative survey of 500 IT and business executives (aka end users)• Quantitative survey of 500 IT firms (aka IT channel)
The full report is available at no charge to CompTIA members. They can access the report by logging into the member area of CompTIA.org, or, by contacting us at [email protected].
These charts represent an excerpt of key findings from CompTIA’s 2nd Annual Big Data Insights and Opportunities study.
6%
31%
0.62
Data Already Critically Important to Businesses; Likely to Further IntensifyImportance Today
NET Unimportant
Projected Importance in 2014
NET Important
Neutral
Very Important
Important
6%
38%
0.55
NET Unimportant
NET Important
Neutral
Very Important
Important
Source: CompTIA’s Big Data Insights & Opportunities studyBase: 500 U.S. business and IT executives (aka end users)
Businesses Rank Data as One of Their Most Valuable Assets, Yet Many Struggle to Capitalize On It
"We have more data than we know what to do with"
"Converting volumes of data into actionable intelligence has been a challenge"
"We need much better real-time analysis of incoming data"
"Data is one of my firm's greatest assets"
"If we could harness all of our data, we'd be a much stronger business"
22%
8%
7%
5%
4%
26%
19%
19%
20%
18%
53%
73%
74%
75%
78%
NET AgreeNeutralNET
Disagree
Source: CompTIA’s Big Data Insights & Opportunities studyBase: 500 U.S. business and IT executives (aka end users)
Relatively Few Businesses Exactly Where They Want to Be in Managing/Using Data
Not at all close
Not that close
Moderately close
Very close
Exactly where want_x000d_ to be in using data
1%
14%
47%
31%
6%
0%
6%
36%
39%
18%
2013
2012
Source: CompTIA’s Big Data Insights & Opportunities studyBase: 500 U.S. business and IT executives (aka end users)
Familiarity with Big Data Concepts on the Rise
Somewhat Famil-iar / Not That
Familiar
NET Familiar
45%
55%
24%
76%
2012 2013
Source: CompTIA’s Big Data Insights & Opportunities studyBase: 500 U.S. business and IT executives (aka end users)
Businesses Average or Lagging on Data Mgt.
Businesses Ahead of the Curve on Data Mgt.
46%
55%
62%
83%
2013 2012
Change in Familiarity with Concept of Big Data
Change in NET Familiarity Among Business Segments
Most Business Still Working to Improve Their Data Analysis Capabilities
30%
54%
16%
Self-Assessed Capabilities with Data Analysis
Matching data findings to business objectives
Integrating data tools with existing data sets
Understanding data needs of all business units
Building appropriate skills in areas of data management/analysis
Evaluating available tools for data management/analysis
57% of businesses report currently using some type of data analysis, data mining or business intelligence tools; another 36% plan to start using soon.
Top 5 Challenges in Using Data Analysis Tools
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2
3
4
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Source: CompTIA’s Big Data Insights & Opportunities studyBase: 500 U.S. business and IT executives (aka end users)
Silos Reduce Data Utility for Many Businesses
Degree of Data Silos
29%
52%
20%
High Degree of Data Silos
Little or No Data Silos
Moderate Degree of Data Silos
The data indicates an increase in the number of firms reporting a high degree of data silos (29% in 2013 vs. 16% in 2012).
Large companies report slightly higher degrees of data silos than medium-size or small companies.
Interestingly, respondents self-reporting their analytics capabilities as ‘advanced’ have the highest level of data silos, possibly an indication they are most self-aware of their data shortcomings.
Source: CompTIA’s Big Data Insights & Opportunities studyBase: 500 U.S. business and IT executives (aka end users)
Developing Worker Skills in the Areas of Data Management & Analysis Takes Time
Staff are moderately or significantly deficient in data management/
analysis skills
Staff have the appropriate level of data management/analysis skills
71%
29%
50%
50%
Businesses Ahead of the Curve with DataBusinesses Average or Lagging with Data
Source: CompTIA’s Big Data Insights & Opportunities studyBase: 500 U.S. business and IT executives (aka end users)
IT Channel Partners Plan to Take Range of Actions to Position Themselves for Big Data Opportunities
Nothing at this point – still waiting to see where the big data market is headed
Hire staff with big data expertise
Align with vendors that have big data expertise
Look for local partners to team-up with on big data project proposals
Invest in sales training to equip sales team with the expertise to sell big data solutions
Invest in technical training to ensure technical staff are up to speed on big data technologies
Investigate vendor partner programs for reseller opportunities
17%
26%
37%
26%
24%
39%
37%
5%
39%
41%
45%
48%
50%
51%
20132012
Source: CompTIA’s Big Data Insights & Opportunities studyBase: 434 U.S. IT channel firms that currently or plan to offer big data services
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