Data Discovery and Analytics Using Newer, Smaller, and Mobile Technologies

Innovation is everywhere in today's environment, which is great for those of us involved in the tech industry. But the sad truth is that many innovations that seem earth shaking will fall by the wayside and be forgotten. Others are so highly anticipated that their release creates a tidal wave effect that seems continuous and unending. This excitement is particularly the case with mobility-driven innovations.

For years people have looked at the various pieces of technology featured on television programs like the Jetsons or Lost in Space and dreamed of what it would be like when they became reality. Those days are here.

While most media coverage has focused on the social aspects of these new innovations, the business implications are tremendous for industries across the board - particularly when it comes to data discovery and analytics.

The main thing that you have to remember when talking about these new technologies is that it's all about people, not the hardware. As these smaller more mobile devices become the norm, customers and business team members will demand ever increasing instantaneous and personalized service.

For example, there may come a day when you walk into your neighborhood coffee shop and the person behind the counter is wearing one of the latest pieces of mobile technology. As you approach they say, "Good morning (enter your name here), would you like your usual medium coffee with two sugars and cream?" It will happen eventually, and that's where data discovery and analytics can truly make the difference with these devices for businesses.

All of that customer data, Big Data, is going to be imperative for that personalization, but it needs to be easily accessible. This is not only a necessity ...