From: FedScoop
Special to FedScoop: A look at the Defense Department’s big data plans as outlined at immixGroup’s recent FY 16 Big Data Sales Opportunities at Federal Agencies.
By Christopher Short
It’s become undeniable that big data technology is an essential part of an organization’s overall IT strategy. The Defense Department is expected to spend nearly $1.6 billion on big data in fiscal year 2016 to cover areas such as cyber defense analytics and situational awareness. Civilian agencies are spending even more, with an estimated $2 billion going to big data solutions and services.
In the wake of a number of highly publicized cyber attacks, federal agencies are opting for more robust security approaches. Security is evolving from solely network-centric systems into more comprehensive systems integrating data analytics that go beyond traditional data sources. The benefits go beyond security as disparate data sources are compiled and explored, revealing new areas for research and ways to optimize device performance.
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