Big Data and analytics are held in high regard by agencies worldwide, but implementing government programs remains challenging. The difference between what agencies hope to achieve with big data and how they grade their performance today is striking.

1. Big Plans for Big Data
in Public Sector
The difference between what agencies hope to achieve with big data and
how they grade their performance today is striking.
ONLY
13
out
1of 4
out
1of 4
out
1of 4
out
of
80
provide better
service to primary
constituents
sense and respond
to inquiries and
threats in real time
have a better
understanding of
constituents’ sentiments
predict
future
trends
%
OVER
of public sector
leaders are betting on
innovations in real-time
data platforms, analytics
and mobility to use
big data to their advantage
Base: 103 executives at small, midsize and large public agencies worldwide
Source: Bloomberg Businessweek Research Services 2013 Agency Analytics Study
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