Choose 3 articles to research the most popular platforms in use today. After reviewing the articles, compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of two of the platforms and identify commonalities. Use the articles to support your arguments. You will need to use the Gartner Magic Quadrant to find leading platforms. Just search the web for Gartner Magic Quadrant Analytics and choose two leaders or visionaries to begin your research. You may use the two articles below, along with one of your own choosing, or you can choose three sources on your own.

RANU, I. (2015). Big Data Analytics Platforms analyze from startups to traditional database players. Database Systems Journal, 6(1), 23-32. Link to article.

Chan, D. Y., & Kogan, A. (2016). Data Analytics: Introduction to Using Analytics in Auditing. Journal Of Emerging Technologies In Accounting, 13(1), 121-140. doi:10.2308/jeta-51463. Link to article.

Guidelines

Please follow APA guidelines for the paper: 2 pages, double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins. Remember to include a References page that includes all references to material used in your paper. In-text citations are also required in the body of your paper.