With the increasing barrage of big data, it becomes vital for organizations to make sense of this data in a timely and effective way to improve their decision making and competitive advantage. That's where business analytics come into play. This book explores case studies from industry leaders in big data domains such as cybersecurity, marketing, finance, emergency management, healthcare, and transportation. It offers a concise guide for CEOs and senior managers, as well as for business, management, and technology students interested in this emerging field.

This book explains how to use business analytics to sort through an ever-increasing amount of data and improve the decision-making capabilities of an organization. Covering the key areas of business analytics, the book explores the concepts, techniques, applications, and emerging trends that professionals across a wide range of industries need to be aware of. It also examines legal and privacy issues and explores social media in analytics. With this book, readers can develop the understanding required to use Big Data and high-performance computing in complex environments to improve strategic decision making.