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Once your HR team decides to move forward with a big data initiative, several questions may begin to come to mind, such as “How will I get approval for this?” and “How will we have the resources needed to complete the project?” These are all legitimate concerns, but they can usually be overcome without too many hurdles.

Here are three best practices for launching a big data project in a small or medium-sized business...

When it comes to “Big Data,” small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) don’t have the same volume of information as large companies. However, that doesn’t mean that HR teams at SMBs can’t benefit from data integration and analytics similar to what large organizations use. The opportunities are great. According to the SMB Group, only around 18% of small businesses and 57% of medium businesses currently use business intelligence and analytics solutions.

Everywhere we turn, we hear the term “Big Data.” It’s top of mind in the business press and conversations. Recent research by Accenture found that 90% of organizations believe Big Data will transform their business like the Internet did, and 83% are pursuing Big Data projects to gain a competitive edge. You’ve probably heard the Big Data term too and perhaps you are wondering what all the fuss is about?