VMI returns once again to big data and the discovery process utilizing analytics technology to not only understand what has happened but what might happen and what should be done next in order to improve business performance and mitigate risk. Over the last couple of months, our team researched and interviewed subject matter experts in the Big Data Analytics Market, many of whom are either pioneering research at universities, delivering the tools and services to early adopters in commercial, civilian and defense markets, or implementing the capability within their own enterprise. These thought leaders volunteered to join VMI’s “Topical Community” and provided us with cross industry-level insights and perspectives. We thank them for their contributions to the body of knowledge and to this key findings briefing.