Krish Krishnan is a recognized expert worldwide in the strategy, architecture and implementation of high performance data warehousing solutions and unstructured Data. A sought after visionary data warehouse thought leader and practitioner, he is ranked as one of the top strategy and architecture consultants in the world in this subject. Krish is also an independent analyst, and a speaker at various conferences around the world on Big Data and teaches at TDWI on this subject. Krish along with other experts is helping drive the industry maturity on the next generation of data warehousing, focusing on Big Data, Semantic Technologies, Crowdsourcing, Analytics, and Platform Engineering.Krish is the founder president of Sixth Sense Advisors Inc., a Chicago based company providing Independent Analyst services in Big Data, Analytics, Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence.

"This book argues that big data, with its three key dimensions of volume, velocity, and variety, presents a challenge that data analysts can’t ignore…the author considers how new technologies such as cloud computing, data virtualization, and solid-state drives (SSDs) will affect data warehousing…Overall, I found the book easy to read and understand. It’s written from the perspective of a practitioner; as such, it is meant for a hands-on person." --ComputingReviews.com, December 13, 2013"Many times people confuse Big Data as a replacement for the data warehouse, but that is not true… and this book will help you and your organization understand how the two can co-exist…If your organization has established data warehouses and is looking to embrace Big Data, look no further than Data Warehousing in the Age of Big Data for advice on how to succeed in those efforts." --Data and Technology Today blog, August 8, 2013"Krishnan, an expert on data warehousing, explains how Web 2.0 (e.g., Google, Facebook, Groupon) has transformed the way business is conducted. Krishnan traces the emergence of the data warehouse and discusses its technologies, processing architectures and challenges, and how to integrate big data and data warehousing."--Reference & Research Book News, October 2013"Content-wise, the book targets two audiences. Readers coming from a data warehousing background will learn where big data fits in and how specific challenges can be addressed. For readers working in a big data community, the book will be very valuable for understanding the link between big data and data warehousing. For both groups, the book is an excellent and welcome addition to the literature." --ComputingReviews.com, September 20, 2013"Data Warehousing in the Age of Big Data is an updated look at the seminal data store of our time, the data warehouse, and how it juxtaposes with the tsunami that is big data.  Ripe with relatable examples and perfect for updating core data warehouse knowledge, Krishnan has delivered the guide to not just data success, but business success, in this era of competition on information." --William McKnight, President, McKnight Consulting Group"Krish Krishnan has written the definitive book on Big Data. When it comes to understanding the technology, its implementation, and the actual achievement of business value, this book is THE place to look." --Bill Inmon, Forest Rim Technology

• Part 1 – Big DataChapter 1 – Introduction to Big DataChapter 2 – Complexity of Big DataChapter 3 – Big Data Processing Architectures Chapter 4 – Big Data Technologies Chapter 5 – Big Data Business Value Part 2 – The Data WarehouseChapter 6 – Data Warehouse Chapter 7 – Re-Engineering the Data Warehouse Chapter 8 –Workload Management in the Data Warehouse Chapter 9 – New Technology Approaches Part 3 – Extending Big Data into the Data WarehouseChapter 10 – Integration of Big Data and Data Warehouse Chapter 11 – Data Driven Architecture Chapter 12 – Information Management and Lifecycle Chapter 13 – Big Data Analytics, Visualization and Data Scientist Chapter 14 – Implementing The "Big Data" Data Warehouse Appendix A – Customer Case Studies From VendorsAppendix B – Building The HealthCare Information Factory

Krish Krishnan is a recognized expert worldwide in the strategy, architecture and implementation of high performance data warehousing solutions and unstructured Data. A sought after visionary data warehouse thought leader and practitioner, he is ranked as one of the top strategy and architecture consultants in the world in this subject. Krish is also an independent analyst, and a speaker at various conferences around the world on Big Data and teaches at TDWI on this subject. Krish along with other experts is helping drive the industry maturity on the next generation of data warehousing, focusing on Big Data, Semantic Technologies, Crowdsourcing, Analytics, and Platform Engineering.Krish is the founder president of Sixth Sense Advisors Inc., a Chicago based company providing Independent Analyst services in Big Data, Analytics, Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence.

"This book argues that big data, with its three key dimensions of volume, velocity, and variety, presents a challenge that data analysts can’t ignore…the author considers how new technologies such as cloud computing, data virtualization, and solid-state drives (SSDs) will affect data warehousing…Overall, I found the book easy to read and understand. It’s written from the perspective of a practitioner; as such, it is meant for a hands-on person." --ComputingReviews.com, December 13, 2013"Many times people confuse Big Data as a replacement for the data warehouse, but that is not true… and this book will help you and your organization understand how the two can co-exist…If your organization has established data warehouses and is looking to embrace Big Data, look no further than Data Warehousing in the Age of Big Data for advice on how to succeed in those efforts." --Data and Technology Today blog, August 8, 2013"Krishnan, an expert on data warehousing, explains how Web 2.0 (e.g., Google, Facebook, Groupon) has transformed the way business is conducted. Krishnan traces the emergence of the data warehouse and discusses its technologies, processing architectures and challenges, and how to integrate big data and data warehousing."--Reference & Research Book News, October 2013"Content-wise, the book targets two audiences. Readers coming from a data warehousing background will learn where big data fits in and how specific challenges can be addressed. For readers working in a big data community, the book will be very valuable for understanding the link between big data and data warehousing. For both groups, the book is an excellent and welcome addition to the literature." --ComputingReviews.com, September 20, 2013"Data Warehousing in the Age of Big Data is an updated look at the seminal data store of our time, the data warehouse, and how it juxtaposes with the tsunami that is big data.  Ripe with relatable examples and perfect for updating core data warehouse knowledge, Krishnan has delivered the guide to not just data success, but business success, in this era of competition on information." --William McKnight, President, McKnight Consulting Group"Krish Krishnan has written the definitive book on Big Data. When it comes to understanding the technology, its implementation, and the actual achievement of business value, this book is THE place to look." --Bill Inmon, Forest Rim Technology

• Part 1 – Big DataChapter 1 – Introduction to Big DataChapter 2 – Complexity of Big DataChapter 3 – Big Data Processing Architectures Chapter 4 – Big Data Technologies Chapter 5 – Big Data Business Value Part 2 – The Data WarehouseChapter 6 – Data Warehouse Chapter 7 – Re-Engineering the Data Warehouse Chapter 8 –Workload Management in the Data Warehouse Chapter 9 – New Technology Approaches Part 3 – Extending Big Data into the Data WarehouseChapter 10 – Integration of Big Data and Data Warehouse Chapter 11 – Data Driven Architecture Chapter 12 – Information Management and Lifecycle Chapter 13 – Big Data Analytics, Visualization and Data Scientist Chapter 14 – Implementing The "Big Data" Data Warehouse Appendix A – Customer Case Studies From VendorsAppendix B – Building The HealthCare Information Factory

Krish Krishnan is a recognized expert worldwide in the strategy, architecture and implementation of high performance data warehousing solutions and unstructured Data. A sought after visionary data warehouse thought leader and practitioner, he is ranked as one of the top strategy and architecture consultants in the world in this subject. Krish is also an independent analyst, and a speaker at various conferences around the world on Big Data and teaches at TDWI on this subject. Krish along with other experts is helping drive the industry maturity on the next generation of data warehousing, focusing on Big Data, Semantic Technologies, Crowdsourcing, Analytics, and Platform Engineering.Krish is the founder president of Sixth Sense Advisors Inc., a Chicago based company providing Independent Analyst services in Big Data, Analytics, Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence.

"This book argues that big data, with its three key dimensions of volume, velocity, and variety, presents a challenge that data analysts can’t ignore…the author considers how new technologies such as cloud computing, data virtualization, and solid-state drives (SSDs) will affect data warehousing…Overall, I found the book easy to read and understand. It’s written from the perspective of a practitioner; as such, it is meant for a hands-on person." --ComputingReviews.com, December 13, 2013"Many times people confuse Big Data as a replacement for the data warehouse, but that is not true… and this book will help you and your organization understand how the two can co-exist…If your organization has established data warehouses and is looking to embrace Big Data, look no further than Data Warehousing in the Age of Big Data for advice on how to succeed in those efforts." --Data and Technology Today blog, August 8, 2013"Krishnan, an expert on data warehousing, explains how Web 2.0 (e.g., Google, Facebook, Groupon) has transformed the way business is conducted. Krishnan traces the emergence of the data warehouse and discusses its technologies, processing architectures and challenges, and how to integrate big data and data warehousing."--Reference & Research Book News, October 2013"Content-wise, the book targets two audiences. Readers coming from a data warehousing background will learn where big data fits in and how specific challenges can be addressed. For readers working in a big data community, the book will be very valuable for understanding the link between big data and data warehousing. For both groups, the book is an excellent and welcome addition to the literature." --ComputingReviews.com, September 20, 2013"Data Warehousing in the Age of Big Data is an updated look at the seminal data store of our time, the data warehouse, and how it juxtaposes with the tsunami that is big data.  Ripe with relatable examples and perfect for updating core data warehouse knowledge, Krishnan has delivered the guide to not just data success, but business success, in this era of competition on information." --William McKnight, President, McKnight Consulting Group"Krish Krishnan has written the definitive book on Big Data. When it comes to understanding the technology, its implementation, and the actual achievement of business value, this book is THE place to look." --Bill Inmon, Forest Rim Technology

• Part 1 – Big DataChapter 1 – Introduction to Big DataChapter 2 – Complexity of Big DataChapter 3 – Big Data Processing Architectures Chapter 4 – Big Data Technologies Chapter 5 – Big Data Business Value Part 2 – The Data WarehouseChapter 6 – Data Warehouse Chapter 7 – Re-Engineering the Data Warehouse Chapter 8 –Workload Management in the Data Warehouse Chapter 9 – New Technology Approaches Part 3 – Extending Big Data into the Data WarehouseChapter 10 – Integration of Big Data and Data Warehouse Chapter 11 – Data Driven Architecture Chapter 12 – Information Management and Lifecycle Chapter 13 – Big Data Analytics, Visualization and Data Scientist Chapter 14 – Implementing The "Big Data" Data Warehouse Appendix A – Customer Case Studies From VendorsAppendix B – Building The HealthCare Information Factory