The document discusses how businesses are moving from simply analyzing large datasets to developing data-driven applications that can actively guide processes in real-time based on insights gleaned from data. It notes that while platforms like Hadoop enable cost-effective storage and processing of large, diverse datasets, true value comes from building applications that deliver insights to users and influence outcomes. The document advocates an approach combining traditional data warehousing with real-time analytics to power applications that learn continuously and provide smarter, personalized experiences over time.
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