Up to 21,000 big data jobs in next 4 years

The advent of big data has the potential to fundamentally change the way in which Irish businesses operate and could open the door for more than 20,000 new jobs, according to new research.

Up to 21,000 jobs could be created in the data analytics sector in the next four years.

Speaking at a Chartered Global Management Accountant conference — held by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) — chair and EMC Ireland MD Bob Savage said adopting a data analytics strategy is a key component of ensuring Irish firms’ continued success.