ABSTRACT
The development and deployment of Big Data (BD) and cloud computing solutions across key industries and economies in the global South show strikingly diverse patterns. A number of business and government policy initiatives directed towards improving innovation performance in BD and the cloud areas have been launched by the private sector and national governments in developing economies. There are a number of challenges to overcome in the deployment of BD and the cloud in the developing world. A major concern for harnessing the full potential of BD and the cloud is the lack of relevant skills, knowledge, expertise, and experience. In light of rapid technological change, developing countries need to manage privacy and security matters in BD and the cloud by issuing forward-looking regulations that manage risks associated with the evolution of new technologies. There are a number of implications for technology marketers and technology entrepreneurs.
