This document discusses big data analytics and related concepts. It begins by defining big data and its growth. It then discusses Hadoop and how it was integral to IBM Watson's "Jeopardy" wins. Machine learning algorithms like classification, regression, and clustering are introduced. The Obama 2012 presidential campaign's successful use of analytics and experimental methods is described. Finally, it discusses how SMAC (social, mobile, analytics, and cloud) technologies can help organizations drive consumerization of IT.