Bob Violino

The business world is increasingly mobile, and if organizations don’t provide easy access to data analytics capabilities for mobile users, they might be missing out on huge opportunities.

A majority of workers need access to company data and documents on mobile devices today, but many can't retrieve the documents and information they need remotely.

Organizations are struggling to keep their cyber security workforce staffed, as competitors increasingly lure employees who are enticed by higher pay and bonuses.

There’s an alarming gap in data activation at organizations today, and despite continued investment in people, data and technology, according to Forrester Research.

By 2022, there will be more than 12 billion mobile-ready devices and Internet of Things connections, up from about nine billion mobile-ready devices and IoT connections in 2017.

One of the top data and analytics technology trends this year will be the ongoing growth of natural language processing and conversational analytics, according to research firm Gartner Inc.

Having legacy systems was the top response in a new survey, at 41 percent. Lack of change management capabilities and relevant skills are also seen as key hurdles in 2019.

A large majority of businesses will increase their investments in digital technology over the coming year, and many expect IT modernization to fuel future transformation efforts that lead to cost savings and greater profitability.

U.S. companies are increasingly adopting new data analytics tools, including cloud-based business intelligence services and machine learning services, to leverage and monetize their information.

Organizations will be looking to hire a range of IT professionals, with skills related to data management among the most desired.