How Do Trends in Big Data Affect Information Systems and How Can Companies Improve Their Services?
While Information Systems provide better organization, communication, and efficiency of data across different departments. What happens when high volumes of data are brought to the system and we mean “Big Data”?
As stated by the author, Rich Sokolosky the key essence of information systems or SaaS provider is to deliver the right data at the right time to whoever needs it. While the traditional method is the data-warehouse model, the trend is now moving towards cloud mobility. While a company may have their own in-house Information System, with the need for accessibility and speed many companies are looking to move their system to the cloud.
This article was written directly for SaaS companies that are looking to provide services such as data analytics from Information Systems and delivering it to their customers. The author claims, that while it is do-able there are a lot of complex factors that make this reality difficult.
The author’s main suggestion for these big data companies is simple: “Start small, provide low-cost, and deliver answers quickly.” In fact the author is challenging smaller companies to compete against big players. The author’s key message is that “there is always room for improvement”. While I agree with the author, as information systems are gathering “big data”, the question now becomes how can SaaS companies gather analytics and deliver to their clients quality data in a timely manner?
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