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Is Big Data sparking technology’s ‘time to shine’ - Viewpoint - careers advice blog In the bid to gain greater customer understanding, Big Data has become invaluable to companies across a diverse range of industries. Having the ability to process huge amounts of data in near real-time requires advanced levels of technical innovation. IT technologists are therefore increasingly instrumental in implementing the high speed networks, in-memory databases and advanced software which allow companies to use Big Data effectively. Big data dilemmas IT departments are continuing to utilise new platforms and cutting-edge technologies in order to facilitate efficient Big Data processes. As such, businesses are increasingly keen to invest in this particular aspect of IT, acknowledging the value of having unprecedented access to such insight and wide-ranging data. This is already opening up career opportunities for those who are skilled within the implementation and management of Big Data software, and such candidates are likely to remain in demand as the drive for Big Data continues. However, despite their input being critical to Big Data projects, IT departments may not be benefiting from their technological involvement to the extent that they might. The question is, who owns the data collected through Big Data technologies? Whilst this topic has been widely debated, it is often company marketing departments who take initiative in analysing and presenting data discoveries. An expanded role for IT Whilst IT departments may not be necessarily equipped to interpret data at higher level, their input to the Big Data process may generate considerable opportunity to take a more influential role in the overall running of a business. Is it time for IT departments to take credit for big data technologies and develop their industry influence? According to a number of industry experts, the rise of Big Data indicates that now is the IT industry’s ‘time to shine’ within corporate organisations, providing an opportunity for the departments responsible to evolve and develop. Meanwhile, individuals with hybrid IT and marketing skills are likely to be particularly sought-after in the wake of the Big Data revolution, as companies look to develop cross-functional teams. Such individuals could well expect to be offered higher salaries or particularly attractive benefit packages. Should IT professionals with Big Data skills be given greater influence within businesses? To share your thoughts on this article and to stay up to date with the latest business, employment and recruitment news in the IT industry, please join our LinkedIn group IT Industry Insights with Hays.