Genomics data is only 'big data' until you have an alignment. After that the raw data can be archived or even deleted. Most secondary data such as variants and

Genomics data is only 'big data' until you have an alignment. After that the raw data can be archived or even deleted. Most secondary data such as variants and expression data are not large at all. The only real problem in this field is that bench biologists tend to rush head first into sequencing without involving IT early in the planning process. The tools already exist, it's the communication that is lacking.