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Ensuring Data Quality
Data quality issues are not limited to a particular type of organization. When you bring people, process, and technology together – there are going to be issues. But managing data quality has become more complicated due to changes in how data is produced, processed, and used. Tech Target brought this interesting topic to our attention…
Read MoreData Governance Has Never Been More Important
Done correctly, data governance can transform the way an organization manages and capitalizes on its data. However, because it spans a variety of people, processes, policies, and technologies data governance can be a daunting effort. The term data governance can have a variety of definitions. But once you start exploring, every explanation of the term…
Read MoreLatest Virus Sparks Debate on Naming
A taxonomy of viruses? Sadly, yes. This alarming subject came to our attention by STAT in their article, “It’s been sequenced. It’s spread across borders. Now the new pneumonia-causing virus needs a name.” Naming a virus isn’t quite as exciting as naming a planet or new micro-organism, but there is debate happening on who gets…
Read MoreWebinar Opportunity Addresses Research Data Management
The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) 2020 calendar of educational events are packed full of valuable and educational opportunities. If you are a member, your development budget won’t take a hit. If you aren’t a member, maybe now is the time to consider it. On March 11th, the 90-minute webinar is the first in a two-part…
Read MoreDigital is Today
With the increasing popularity of the Internet of Things (IoT), more and more organizations are looking to be relevant. This interesting topic came to us from Barron’s in their article “Honeywell Pushes to Become ‘Digitally Contemporary,’ CEO Says.” Digital is the word. Honeywell has joined the long list of organizations looking to become a digitally contemporary…
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence in Retail
It seems that every product that includes software advertises itself as leveraging the power of artificial intelligence (AI). With so much hype, a reality check is in order. This interesting topic came to us from CIO in their article, “An achievable view of artificial intelligence.” Once again, consumers are being regaled with visions of how…
Read MorePredictive Technology
Since crystal balls do not exist, science has a substitution. With the partnership of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and utilization forecasting, the next best thing for prediction and anticipation might exist. Gigabit brought this interesting topic to us in their article, “Optimising Utilisation Forecasting with AI and Machine Learning.” The significance of AI has not…
Read MoreTaxonomy of Guest Stars
If you are a frequent reader, you know how much I like finding odd and unique taxonomies. I find it a comforting to know that taxonomies exist in all parts of our lives, not just information science or biology. That might be a result of my undiagnosed OCD, but oh well. Today’s find comes from the world of entertainment:…
Read MoreThe Power of Big Data
Big data technology is likely to sweep all that has come before it, eradicating older technology. This interesting topic came to us from Dev Ops in their article, “Becoming a Data Company: Back to the Future.” The term big data began appearing in dictionaries over the past decade, but the concept itself has been around since…
Read MoreAnalytics to the Rescue
Data analytics is critical and vital to a solid strategic plan for any line of industry. Acquisitions and developments are in a constant state of evolution to get the most out of this technology. This interesting topic came to our attention from Global Newswire in their article, “Verisk to Acquire FAST to Strengthen Its Data…
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