InformationWeek: 5 Big Data Trends You Missed in 2014

NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2014, big data moved from tech buzzword to mainstream acceptance.

For the last 12 months, the tech world has watched big-data analysis grow from a handful of early adopters to technology used by some of the biggest names in the industry, including pharmaceutical giants Merck and Pfizer, manufacturing behemoth GE, and mainstream stalwarts such as the Weather Channel and Facebook.

Along the way, the money followed. The top three NoSQL database vendors have managed to raise more than $200 million in venture capital cash, while the three largest Hadoop distributors received more than $1 billion in funding.

With such money and prestige behind this trend, InformationWeek Executive Editor Doug Henschen looks at five distinct big-data trends of 2014, and plots what's next for the industry in 2015.

In his InformationWeek article, Henschen writes:

"Many took note of the recent declaration by Forrester Research that 'Hadoop is no longer optional' for large enterprises, thanks to compelling 'Hadooponomics' that make it a must for high-scale storage and data processing."

Join the discussion about big data on InformationWeek, and add your voice to the conversation.

Every day, InformationWeek looks at the technology trends that are changing our lives and the way we do business. From big-data analysis, to the latest in cloud computing, enterprise software, and mobile development, check out InformationWeek each day.

About InformationWeek
InformationWeek is the leading news and analysis media brand for business technology decision-makers, serving CIOs and other IT leaders in a range of industries through its award-winning community website, digital magazines, and live events. For more information, go to http://www.informationweek.com/.

About UBM Tech
UBM Tech is a global media business that brings together the world's technology communities through live events, online properties, and custom services. UBM Tech's community-focused approach provides its users and clients with expertly curated research, education, training, community advocacy, user-generated content, and peer-to-peer engagement opportunities that serve the Electronics, Security, Enterprise IT and Communications, Network Infrastructure and Applications, Game and App Developers, and Tech Marketing communities. UBM Tech's brands include Black Hat, DesignCon, EE Times, Enterprise Connect, Game Developers Conference (GDC), HDI, InformationWeek, and Interop. Create, a UBM Tech full-range marketing services division, includes custom events, content marketing solutions, community development, and demand generation programs based on its content and technology market expertise. UBM Tech is a part of UBM LLC, a global provider of media and information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion. For more information, go to http://tech.ubm.com/. 

Contact:
Scott Ferguson
Community Editorial Director, UBM Tech
212-600-3208
Scott.Ferguson@UBM.com

Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20141209/163359LOGO

SOURCE InformationWeek