So.. is Big Data == Big Hype?

There is a lot of hype, but behind the smoke there is considerable fire.
There are significant changes in the way data is appearing to us, these cause appropriately significant actions for the profession's response.
Many pundits, including me, will make incorrect predictions as to the exact changes over the next few years. Yet I am confident that there will be significant changes.

The actions I've sketched out as the profession's response outline some of the most interesting changes in how our profession is handling data.
As with any technology initiative, big data efforts need to be driven by the business. But the topics I've explored in this deck mean that a close collaboration with technology groups is even more important than usual.
These suggest capabilities for companies to grow, and skills for individuals to acquire.