An updated edition of the July 9, 2025 article.

From various sources like online shopping, sensors, social media, videos and more, a massive amount of information is generated daily. These large and complex data sets are known as Big Data, which can be both structured and unstructured.

However, the traditional data processing software is not capable of storing and processing the vast amount of data. But Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced machine learning algorithms can now process and analyze huge amounts of data.

With analytics becoming smarter and more useful every day, traders are now executing prompt trades based on instantly generated patterns and trends. To increase client satisfaction, banks and financial institutions are coming up with targeted marketing strategies while employing Big Data and AI on a massive scale. The technology is now helping banks detect fraud in real-time. Insurance companies are capable of detecting false claims while analyzing data from both records and social media.

The finance world has become significantly more secure and efficient, thanks to the widespread utilization of Big Data. This is paving the way for the industry to witness massive growth in the years to come, driven by its widespread acceptance across industries comprising healthcare, finance, retail and manufacturing. According to MarketsandMarkets, the global Big Data market is expected to reach $401.2 billion by 2028.

This surge in demand has given tech companies a significant advantage as they develop the tools and infrastructure needed to harness Big Data’s potential. For instance, NVIDIA (NVDA Quick QuoteNVDA - Free Report) powers Big Data with advanced chips, while Moody’s Corporation (MCO Quick QuoteMCO - Free Report) has transformed its model from traditional ratings to become a leader in risk analytics.

NVDA is now leading the way in AI, thanks to its new Blackwell technology, powerful software tools and strategic partnerships. The Blackwell GPU architecture — the company’s latest breakthrough — is designed to train advanced AI models and run complex simulations faster and more cost-effectively than ever before. With NVIDIA’s GPUs now a key part of everyday technologies, including chatbots and recommendation systems to self-driving cars and robotics, the company has become central to the Big Data revolution.

On the other hand, while acquiring smaller firms and expanding capabilities, Moody’s has broadened its reach and services by adding new capabilities, thereby offering clients better tools to manage their risks and finances.

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With the rise of Big Data, the business of Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR Quick QuotePLTR - Free Report) has also evolved. Through the development of software, PLTR has been helping companies understand overwhelming amounts of information. It should be noted that merely collecting data is not enough; businesses and governments need effective tools to make sense of it so that they can take necessary decisions. To solve this problem, Palantir built systems that turned scattered information into clear insights. Thus, for example, banks are employing the tools to finish customer checks at a rapid pace, thereby aiding new accounts to get opened in hours instead of days.

The company, carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), emphasized that AI alone can be unreliable, but when connected to Palantir Technologies’method of organizing data—its ontology —it works in a clear and more dependable way. Thus, the tools of PLTR are now much in demand, spreading across industries, thereby helping automakers streamline production to defense agencies manage complex operations.

From primarily grading bonds to being a data-driven advisor, the business of Moody’s Corporation has thus evolved with the advent of Big Data. The company’s advanced tools can now process and interpret voluminous amounts of financial, economic and company data. Starting from assessing loan risks to monitoring compliance and pricing complex assets, Moody’s can now easily assist banks, insurers and investors in making quicker and more reliable decisions.

The Zacks #2 Ranked Moody’s has combined modern analytics and AI with its long-standing ratings business. This shift means it no longer relies only on one-time fees from rating debt issues. Instead, Big Data has helped Moody’s build steady, subscription-style services where customers pay regularly for insights and tools, making its income more stable and predictable.

Dell Technologies (DELL Quick QuoteDELL - Free Report) has significantly evolved from just making PCs and traditional servers. One of its main focuses is on building powerful infrastructure capable of handling large amounts of data. The company has already introduced advanced AI servers and a data platform that can support everything from chatbots to smart machines. Just to have an idea of how in demand Dell Technologies’ systems have become, the company has received more than $12 billion in AI server orders in early 2025 alone.

Notably, to aid businesses in the prompt and secure management of data, DELL’s new AI Factory includes smart computers, cutting-edge storage and tools. To support this shift, Dell has joined forces with big tech companies like NVIDIA, thereby making it easier and faster for other businesses to use Big Data and AI. Even internally, the company, with a Zacks Rank of 2, is leveraging AI tools powered by its data to provide improved customer service.