For some retail enterprises, Big Data can include smaller steps such as the integration of security video into a sprawling mall of information.
Another pet from the information technology arena, Big Data is a loosely-defined term describing data sets so large and complex that they become awkward to work with using traditional database management tools. The trend to larger data sets means retailers can analyze a single large set of related data as compared to separate smaller sets – including security video. The bottom line: Big Data and its analysis can spot business trends, combat crime and determine real-time traffic conditions.