BDA: Don’t be penny-wise, pound-foolish
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However, as costs mount up, some are tempted to use the free or ‘lite’ versions of big data analytics tools just to keep up. “Some tools could potentially serve this purpose by incorporating business [applications] and making the data easy to digest – with visualisation … graphs and dashboards being able to tell the story,” says Ng. In all three categories, tools can generate initial automated insights, but ultimately companies would still require a human behind the machine, Ng argues. When it comes to Asia, he feels that companies here need to go back to the basics, as without the proper foundation, nothing can be built. Related Stories: What’s Next 2016: Data, models and asking the right questions How to ensure your BDA is driven by business needs, not technology Too much data, we’re only human after all For more technology news and the latest updates, follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn or Like us on Facebook.