To compete in a globalized world, organizations need develop their data analytic capability. Using a review of the literature and case studies, this study examines how organizations acquire and orchestrate the necessary resources to build their data analytic capability in a way that fits their organization and context. The literature review identified six categories of assets and resources needed for the development of data analytic capability, namely data, data analytics, technology, structure and processes, management, and knowledge and skills. The case study findings showed that their impact is interlinked, with the presence of technical knowledge in the organization being essential.