The document discusses trends in big data and analytics. It notes that continuous transformation is the new normal due to converging technology disruptors that create opportunities but also threaten business models. IBM's response is focused on its four key plays of cloud, big data, social and mobile. Harnessing all data requires shifting thinking and evolving approaches to leverage all information from all perspectives for all decisions across all departments. Initial big data efforts often focus on gaining insights from existing internal data sources. The document outlines five patterns resulting from high value big data initiatives such as exploring all big data to improve business knowledge or achieving a complete unified view of the customers.