Implementing Big Data Analytics: Strategy, Culture, Skills, and Infrastructure

Implementing Big Data Analytics: Strategy, Culture, Skills, and Infrastructure

Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676

DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-hr-bg-dt-06


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About the Article

Implementing big data analytics is not solely a technological task but a comprehensive organizational undertaking that integrates strategy, culture, skills, and infrastructure. This article outlines the essential elements of adoption, from setting clear objectives and governance frameworks to fostering data-driven cultures and strengthening workforce capacity. Case studies from healthcare, agriculture, education, finance, and urban planning demonstrate the transformative potential of big data across diverse sectors. Special attention is given to challenges in low-resource environments, where infrastructure gaps, limited technical skills, and cultural considerations require adaptive solutions such as pilot projects, open-source platforms, and local capacity-building. By combining strategic planning, cultural change, technical infrastructure, and inclusive practices, the article provides a roadmap for organizations seeking to harness big data analytics for innovation, decision-making, and sustainable impact.

Key Topics

  • Big data implementation strategies
  • Data-driven organizational culture
  • Workforce development and training
  • Technological infrastructure for analytics
  • Low-resource environment adaptation
  • Case studies across sectors

Suggested Citation

Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Implementing Big Data Analytics: Strategy, Culture, Skills, and Infrastructure. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-hr-bg-dt-06

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