Topics of interest for the special issue include, but are not limited to: Innovative approaches for data collection(e.g., sensor-based wearable devices, location-based mobile devices) and data analysis (e.g., new econometrics, machine learning, decision science models) of Big Data. New methods to extract business intelligence from the structured and unstructured business data (e.g. data in the form of text, video, audio, link structure etc.). New methods for the creation, sharing and reuse of Big Data. Tools and technologies for deploying and managing Big Data. New approaches to combine multiple research methods on Big Data. New methods introduced from reference disciplines (e.g. statistics, biology, medical science, computer science, physics, etc) for the business analysis of Big Data. New methods emerged from recent Big Data innovations in fields such as the healthcare, finance, entertainment, and smart businesses. New methods to ensure the security and privacy of Big Data.