Implementing Successful Big Data and Data Science Strategy by Ashish Sukhadeve via @DataScienceCtrl

Big Data and Data Science are two of the most exciting areas in the business today. While most of the decision makers understand the true potential of both the fields, companies remain sceptical on how to implement a successful big data strategy for their enterprises.

I liked this and thought it warranted a share.  He is right in saying a pilot project is necessary - you have to do something that gives you a proven quick benefit in order to justify the technology, the methodology and the benefits that can be achieved.