The Secret to Big Data Success? Open Access

" ... The real future for any fundamental progress in big data lies as much in the sources of data available and the data sifting and processing software needed to handle this data. A lot of the hype regarding big data startups are focused primarily on analytical tools, data processing tools, and software used to handle data. This is all well and good, but as I’ve mentioned earlier, the real issue is getting new sources of data. Considering that large corporations that have spent a lot of money getting customers, servicing those customers, developing a brand, and developing relationships aren’t exactly jumping at the opportunity to open their data to potential competition. This is always going to be the sticking point ..."