This document discusses technology trends related to information growth and management. It notes that information now drives strategic transformation rather than just operational optimization. Regulations and standards around information security and privacy are increasing. New types of users want more choice and self-service options in computing. Data centers are unifying but data is becoming more distributed. Example use cases of big data applications are listed across various industries like financial services, insurance, and healthcare. The value of new approaches is said to include increased productivity, intelligence, and agility.