Current capabilities

Another important factor to consider while implementing big data solutions in terms of on-premises setup versus cloud setup is whether you currently have big data personnel to manage your implementation on site. Do you already have a team to support and oversee all aspects of big data? Is it with your budget, or can you afford to hire them? If you are starting from scratch, the staff required for on-site setup will be significant, from big data architects to network support engineers. It doesn't mean that you don't need a team if you opt for cloud setup. You will still need big data architects to implement your solution so that companies can focus on what's important, making sense of the information gathered and effecting implementation in order to improve the business.