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10 Big Data Trends You Should Know About For 2022
Rick Whiting
From predictive analytics and data fabric architecture to data observability and data governance software, here’s a look at 10 big data trends and technologies that solution and service providers need to be aware of in the new year.

Supply Chain Analytics Becomes A Strategic Imperative
For many businesses managing their way through supply chain disruptions has been the biggest challenge associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. While the disruptions were triggered by shuttered manufacturing plants around the world, those problems were compounded by the lack of visibility many businesses have into their supplier networks, making it difficult to shift plans, find alternative suppliers, and adjust distribution to match supply with demand.
In an Eckerson Group report analyst Rich Fox notes that supply chain management has evolved from a tactical function to a strategic imperative. Look for many businesses in 2022 to step up their digital tracking of data from manufacturers and transportation companies using sensors and other technologies, analyzing supply chain interdependencies, and developing contingency plans using machine learning and AI capabilities.