Big data and analytics spending to hit $187 billion

Worldwide revenues for big data and business analytics will grow from nearly $122 billion in 2015 to $187 billion in 2019, according to the new Worldwide Semiannual Big Data and Analytics Spending Guide from research firm International Data Corporation (IDC).That's an increase of more than 50 percent over IDC's five-year forecast period.[ CIO.com and Drexel to honor 50 analytics innovators. Nominate your analytics project today! ]To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click h