Friday, May 4, 2012

Facebook's Acqusition of Instagram Is All About Big Data


I just got quoted on the Instagram deal in Wall Street and Technology. I would like to add that Big Data is just one aspect of this deal. I also agree that the mobile and social elements are very important.

Facebook's Acqusition of Instagram Is All About Big Data - Wall Street & Technology »
The social network's acquisition of the start-up is about more than a photo-sharing app. Like other recent M&As, the deal is about big data capabilities, experts say.