The article reflects on predictions made a decade ago regarding the growth and evolution of the big data industry. It highlights that many predictions were accurate, such as advances in data integration, cleansing, and quality control; the rise of third-party data services; and the shift from IT services to software spending in big data. The article also notes areas where progress has been slower than anticipated, like industry-wide data sharing and comprehensive data standardization. Overall, the predictions were insightful and accurately captured key developments in the big data landscape over the past decade.