“…Data-driven quick decision-making is crucial to achieving desired objectives. For instance, in the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and, particularly, in a “race against time” situation, China managed to contain the virus due to quick data-driven decision-making, while some countries have suffered because they were slow in their approaches [ 3 ]. A comprehensive approach to processing, analyzing, and managing the “5Vs” (volume, variety, velocity, veracity, and value) enhances performance, productivity, competitiveness, and innovativeness [ 4 – 6 ], and revolutionizes living, thinking, and working styles [ 7 ].…”