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A new big data infographic issued by IDC and sponsored by SAP shows that in the coming years 90% of IT industry growth will be driven by 3rd platform technologies. The worldwide big data market will grow by almost 32% by 2016. The infographic also shows the top drivers for big data solutions. The top 10 industries for these analytics and big data opportunities are manufacturing, government, communications and media, banking, professional services, retail, healthcare, utilities and insurance.
A new big data infographic issued by IDC and sponsored by SAP shows that in the coming years 90% of IT industry growth will be driven by 3rd platform technologies. The worldwide big data market will grow by almost 32% by 2016. The infographic also shows the top drivers for big data solutions. The top 10 industries for these analytics and big data opportunities are manufacturing, government, communications and media, banking, professional services, retail, healthcare, utilities and insurance.
Post written by Mark van Rijmenam
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