The document discusses the role of CIOs and big data collaboration. It notes that big data is growing exponentially, with 2.5 quintillion bytes of data created every day from a variety of sources. Big data offers significant value if organizations can analyze it, with potential savings in healthcare, retail, and other sectors. However, big data requires collaboration both internally within organizations and externally with partners. The document provides examples of successful big data collaborations and argues that CIOs will continue playing an important role in facilitating information management and digital transformation through big data initiatives.