Big Data software is still in sharp growth mode, with big advances in predictive analytics tools and data mining tools.

Enterprise leaders have realized the value of having software that is capable of learning on its own without human intervention.

Software as a Service (SaaS) companies are clearly on the upswing, aided by the rapid growth of the larger cloud computing market.

As cloud computing keeps growing, fewer companies (even large companies) want to build their own data center.

The way companies now see the benefits of cloud has shifted from “optional upgrade” to “absolute business necessity.”

Big Data startups are emerging quickly, because Big Data itself is quickly moving from emerging technology to mature technology.