September 20176 Big data is losing its sheen; and gaining more gravity. After years long process of accepting it as an element crucial for our existence, it no longer resounds within boardrooms like it used to for we know it is the way ahead. With attributes associated with it multiplying--such as the increase in `the Vs of big data' from velocity, variety and volume to the latest inclusion of veracity--it is evident that this phenomenon will only get more complex and bigger in the days to come. To ones relief, we have also witnessed a parallel evolution of the measures which can handle the incessant metamorphosis of data. Back from the days of analytics to predictive analytics till this day of prescriptive and pre-emptive analytics, organizations are now better armed to tackle what might come their way. Not to mention features such as self-service analytics which put the power of big data in the hands of anyone who might not be able talk in zeros and ones, yet is interested enough, to see what lies beneath that digital stockpile. Additionally, various other innovations and advancements, most notably in the fields of artificial intelligence, machine learning, quantum computing, cloud, and newer medias of storage point to a possibility wherein we will able to squeeze the last drop out of big data. Amidst all that has been unfurling in the data ecosystem, it is good to witness the Asia Pacific region's growing importance in this arena. The region is currently the third largest market with a share of 14.50 percent in terms of global big data revenue. However, with almost every report from different researches pegging the APAC market's CAGR higher than the other two leaders, North America and Europe, opportunities for incumbents of the region look bountiful. This edition is another step in our quest to help decision makers arrive at calibrated business decisions in terms of their technology needs. We present our "Top 25 Big Data Solution Providers 2017" with the hope of aiding you in your big data journey.Let us know your thoughts.Annie Johnson Mailing AddressAPACCIOOutlook44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538To subscribe to APACCIOOutlookVisit www.apacciooutlook.comArt & GraphicsAmelia StewartFlynn SmythToby LangtonAnil Kumar VManaging EditorAnnie JohnsonAsst. Managing EditorLalrindiki SailoCopyright © 2017 ValleyMedia Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.September 11, 2017, Volume 3 SE 34 Published by ValleyMedia Inc.Sales sales@apacciooutlook.com+1 510.996.5168EditorialBig Data, Big Leap and the Asia PacificSenior WritersLane Adams Clara MathewRoyce D'SouzaProdyut Ranjan EditorialAlfred MardinLouis BeckerRachael ClarkSelena JamesStephanie MazueraRoy ChowMensholong Lepcha Archana V *Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffAnnie JohnsonManaging Editoreditor@apacciooutlook.com
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