{"id":99,"date":"2016-01-21T13:16:56","date_gmt":"2016-01-21T13:16:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thomsondata.com\/blog\/?p=99"},"modified":"2022-12-13T01:06:45","modified_gmt":"2022-12-13T05:06:45","slug":"how-big-data-has-grabbed-c-level-executives-attention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thomsondata.com\/blog\/how-big-data-has-grabbed-c-level-executives-attention\/","title":{"rendered":"How Big Data Has Grabbed C-Level Executive\u2019s Attention"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While data-driven insights are gaining attention from organizations, C-level executives are increasingly taking keen interest in exploring how data analytics translate into business value.<\/p>\n<p>According to the special report by Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), C-level executives have overwhelmingly positive attitudes towards big data and have high hopes on the way it will transform their business functioning.<\/p>\n<p>Given below are some of the segments that were highlighted in the report.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Executives Are Positive About Big Data<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The report has revealed the number of participants included in the research, but it has shown that the majority of the executives agree that big data has a vulnerable role to play in the organization\u2019s future. The survey has also revealed that, about 48% believe big data is a useful tool, whereas 23% agree that big data will revolutionize the way businesses are managed.<\/p>\n<p>But, when questioned specifically, as to, how big data analytics can guild decision-making: it was revealed that the biggest priorities were to increase sales (84%), improve efficiency (78%) and build customer loyalty (73%).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Executives Agree That Big Data Solutions Are Needed<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, about 67% of the executives said that their business functions would be substantially increased with an improved access to big data. Meanwhile, 75% of them feel completely satisfied for their level of understanding big data and are confident about its positive changes in the future of their organization.<\/p>\n<p>The most interesting aspect of the report is that, a majority of them said that they would like to educate themselves about the technology behind big data tools.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Customer Processes Are Biggest Priority for Data Analytics<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The most important areas that executives are interested in were in targeting customer insights and targeting (42%), financial planning and analysis (32%), sales and order fulfilment (29%).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lack of Understanding and Lack of Agreement about Big Data have become the Primary Barriers to Implement Big Data<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When asked about, what\u2019s stopping them from implementing big data in to their business, 35% replied saying that they lack understanding how to apply big data. Whereas, another 33% said, they lack financial resources.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Resources: <\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>https:\/\/www.domo.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/how-c-level-executives-really-feel-about-big-data\/<br \/>\nwww.thomsondata.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While data-driven insights are gaining attention from organizations, C-level executives are increasingly taking keen interest in exploring how data analytics translate into business value. 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