While Big Data has been capturing headlines during 2012, the more enduring value will be derived from analysis of data collected and how knowledge derived from this analysis is translated into action. For many healthcare providers, technology advise is offered by traditional IT suppliers who may not necessarily have the full depth of business process understanding to guide through the value of analytics. It was therefore encouraging to see Logicalis announce its strategic relationship with Health Care DataWorks (HCD) last month.
HCD focuses on creating knowledge from data, and its philosophy is reflected in this short animation: