When you hear the words big data what technology first comes to mind?

For many IT professionals, it’s Hadoop. Although Hadoop emerged as the panacea of businesses struggle with big data, Ventana Research reports that Hadoop is only being used by approximately 22% of businesses.

Inside this e-guide, expert analysts delve into the technologies and tools surrounding big data and examine the different methods today’s businesses are employing to get a handle on it. Read on to learn Wayne Eckerson’s thought on how to make Hadoop useful, the architecture 89% of organizations are using for big data, and more.