1) The document discusses trends in big data and data-driven decision making. It notes that by 2017, 30% of enterprise access to big data will be through data broker services and by 2018 there will be a 35% shortfall of data-savvy workers. Using big data fully could increase retailer operating margins by 60%. 2) Common challenges for companies include integrating data from different sources, performing advanced analytics beyond basic reporting, and democratizing data access across all employee levels. 3) The document promotes a company called Keboola that helps connect different data sources to break down data silos and reduce the cost of infrastructure, while also providing ready-to-use advanced analytics applications.