Predictions 2018: 11 top trends driving business intelligence

Many successful companies today have found their own ways of connecting data, people and ideas. What sets them apart is how they are taking advantage of an unstoppable force -- the increased fragmentation of data, computing and usage. Undergoing this data-driven digital transformation -- leveraging data as a strategic asset to better inform business decisions -- is more popular than ever, and is therefore increasing the need for data literacy across an organization. But adjusting to this new reality can be challenging. With information chaos making headlines in 2017, the data landscape can be challenging to navigate, prompting an increased need for governance, security, and data quality.