The document discusses 2018 big data trends identified in a survey conducted by Syncsort, emphasizing the importance of enterprise data integration, data quality, data governance, and keeping data lakes up-to-date. It also highlights implementation challenges in the field, such as data quality concerns and the need for skilled personnel. Moreover, it presents how Syncsort's solutions, including DMX and DataFunnel, can aid organizations in overcoming these challenges and maximizing their big data capabilities.