The document discusses trends in big data as presented at the 2013 AITP Region-5 Technical Conference, highlighting the shift from batch processing to real-time computing and the support of cloud platforms like Hadoop 2.0, which offers improved performance, scalability, and security. It mentions various tools for big data processing, applications of pattern discovery analytics, and the necessity for robust visualization capabilities. The presentation emphasizes the evolving landscape of big data concerning analytics, the role of business intelligence, and the need for organizations to adapt to new data sources and processing methods.