Bangalore: The Big data industry is growing at an overwhelming rate as businesses have finally found the significance within the platform. At present, big data has turned itself into an opportunity, rather than an IT challenge. Organizations are currently letting their productions revolve around big data projects so that they can develop better strategies along with mastering the ethics of data collection as it is a key ingredient for commercial advantages.

According to research firm Gartner, big data is becoming an engine of job creation as businesses have discovered ways to turn data into revenue. By 2015, it is expected to create over 4.4 million IT jobs globally, of which 1.9 million will be in the U.S.

Jobs primarily range from business analysts to tools analyzer and clinical researchers. Companies also have openings for other types of IT skills such as network engineers.

Other offerings such as chief digital officer is all set to get a major boost as Gartner predicts that, in years to follow, over 25 percent of organizations will have a chief digital officer. The recent amendment in economy clearly suggests that big data means real opportunity and more jobs.

But even with over an approximate six million vacancies in coming years, experts believe that there will be a genuine shortage of skilled workers in future.

"There is not enough talent in the industry," said Peter Sondergaard, Gartner's head of research. "Education is failing us."

Even major players like IBM and Intel are feeling the heat from the economic breakdown. IBM generated $24.7 billion in the third quarter in revenue, down 5 percent from the same quarter in 2011. Similarly, Intel reported a $2.97 billion profit in its latest quarter, compared to $3.47 billion in the same quarter last year.

"The PC industry is going through a period of very significant change that is impacting both the ecosystem and AMD," said Rory Read, AMD CEO.

However Gartner believes that the demand for gadgets and job opportunities will continue to rise, as the tech world predicts an increase of $3.7 trillion worldwide next year, a 3.8 percent increase over this year.