Universities rely on different technology systems to run various aspects of their organization. This can result in siloed systems that do not communicate with each other. Big data provides academic institutions with opportunities to integrate critical systems, applications, and platforms. This in turn allows them to create efficiencies and reduce costs.

Big data is transforming how schools analyze information and make decisions in areas such as academic performance, faculty effectiveness, organizational outreach, and technology efficiency.

Big data allows professors to create customized curricula through online resources, textbooks, e-books, and school software programs. Additionally, automation will enable faculty to create assignments and tests via tools such as learning management systems (LMS).

Technology itself is changing the way we analyze information and make decisions in areas such as academic performance, technology effectiveness, faculty, and organizational interaction. This makes it possible for students to build an individual educational trajectory in a new way, as well as assess the quality and choose an acceptable way of learning.