The information technology industry has developed numerous tools to serve specific needs, but the new Age of Instrumentation requires specialized platforms designed specifically for data instrumentation and analysis. As Mark Herring notes, "Anything that can be instrumented will be instrumented" as companies seek to capture and work with sensor-generated data. The need for purpose-built platforms arises because general-purpose tools cannot adequately address the specific requirements of this activity. These new platforms are now ready to leverage the Age of Instrumentation, enabling companies to effectively manage and analyze their sensor-generated data.