Big Data Challenges: major corporations with data are seeking startups to put it to use

Industrial groups’ plans for big data are becoming more solid, with challenges being set up to put major corporations possessing data in contact with startups that could help put the information to use. Over 55 competitions will be organized over the next three years in the 5 selected areas of expertise. The initiative is funded by 60 million euros of public money dedicated to the big data field in France.