Too much information? Not possible. Not in a world that loves Big Data like Romeo loves Juliet, like Mark Antony loves Cleopatra, like Paris loves Helen, like Tristan loves Isolde, like …, well, you get the idea.
Of course, what people mean by big data can vary. But in general, big data is the sort of thing that can’t be handled with everyday database tools. Big data means hundreds of terabytes of information requiring scores of servers to process.
Sounds daunting? Not for some IT folks who tremble with excitement at the very idea. If you’re one of those techies who love Big Data and want to find its epicenters, here the five top cities for big data jobs: San Francisco; McLean, Virginia; Boston; St. Louis; and Toronto.
Companies in those cities are aggressively competing for data scientists, data analysts, business intelligence professionals, and data modelers. Big data jobs are hard to fill, experts say, because they typically require a combination of business, analytic, statistical, and computer skills. And that combination takes time to develop.
Most experts agree that big data is here to stay, and it’s only going to get bigger. So if you’re a big data expert and don’t want to relocate to a big data city, relax. It’s coming to a city near you.