Industries are growing techno-savvy and understanding that being able to gather, identify, and comprehend patterns in data is critical for their long-term success. We are finally entering an age of data-powered farming that work on open data sets of weather and yields, IoT, drones and smart agricultural machinery. Such digital tools are becoming as important as traditional tools in the agricultural sector. IoT sensors are also helping companies predict and manage risk for automobile policies in real-time. Governments and industry are cooperating to share data on natural catastrophes in the hope to predict them. Drones are even being used to inspect and manage energy sites like turbines and rigs. Governments too will start using Big Data for evidence-based policy making. Read more at: http://yourstory.com/2015/06/big-data-unleashing-value-for-startups/