As 3VR is in the heart of the Silicon Valley, we often are front and center with the latest technological innovations and buzz. The buzzword of the moment is undoubtedly “Big Data,” which refers to the fast-booming amount of data being generated today – and it is only getting exponentially larger by the second. More than just a buzzword, Big Data and data management, optimization and storage will be a reality for most companies now and for the future. there's no better time than now to start or build a career in this area.

Here's a few reasons to bolster your confidence for a career in big data.

As 2012 winds down here at 3VR, I’ve found myself asking and being asked why tradeshow events are beneficial for our company, and our individual contributors, to attend. With ISC East coming up next week, I thought it might be fun to answer the question for that show in particular. If you are having trouble persuading your CFO (*hint hint)  to allocate more to your 2013 events budget, here are a few reasons attending ISC East will be worth your while.