Big data 'vital' to UK economy - but more experts needed, says SAS Institute

Danny Palmer
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SAS Institute research indicates 69,000 more big data specialists will be required by 2017

UK companies are struggling to find employees with the big data and analytics skills that they need.  That's according to a new report released by SAS Institute, called "Big Data Analytics: Adop...

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