Data Flexibility and Findability

Technological advancements like the Internet of Things (IoT), wearable and mobile technologies and other emerging technologies that are supported by 5G connectivity have led to the generation of large volumes of data. Unfortunately, that big data has grown unwieldy across systems. This interesting information came to us from TDWI in their article, “How to Get…

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Applied Analytics is Accessible

The Applied Analytics Club at the University of Washington (AACUW) was formed this past fall. It was created to provide an interdisciplinary space for students to explore data. It has grown to include over 500 people on its mailing list, from departments all over campus. The Daily brought us this interesting information in their article, “How the…

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Tech on the Edge

Edge computing is another one of those trendy terms in the world of technology. What does it mean and should you learn more about it? This interesting topic came to us from Information Week in their article, “When Planets Align: Edge Computing’s Game-Changing Potential.” At the very simplest, edge computing is the practice of processing data…

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Open Access in 2020

2020 is here and the list of predictions for all things are being produced. It is no different for academic publishing. The Scientist brought us this information in their article, “What to Expect in the Publishing World in 2020.” With the global push for open access in recent years and efforts from both academic institutions…

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Research Data’s Journey

Research data doesn’t just spontaneously happen. There is a choreographed effort involving a crowd of people getting it to the finish line. This interesting information came to us from The Scholarly Kitchen in their article, “The Research Data Sharing Business Landscape.” Aside from the cliche sports analogy, it is important to remember that there are important…

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Blockchain Presents Challenges

Blockchain technology has made and delivered several promises for reinventing business processes. However, it is still a developing technology with few production systems in place, not to mention governance issues and vulnerabilities that must be understood. These have presented some challenges. Computer World brought this topic to our attention in their article, “The top 8…

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Classifying Smart Tech

Developing a classification system organized into conceptually similar categories can help users gain a better understanding of any taxonomy subject area. How the content is classified impacts the findability of your data. Automated Buildings brought this interesting topic to our attention in their article, “Establishing a Smart Building Industry Standard.” Today’s construction industry is colliding with the…

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Federated Learning is New-ish on the Scene

One of the newest terms being used in the world of intelligent technology is federated learning. What is it exactly? Synced brought this interesting topic to our attention in their article, “Dr. Max Welling on Federated Learning and Bayesian Thinking.” Federated learning is a machine learning technique that trains an algorithm across multiple decentralized edge devices or servers…

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Data Governance Brings Harmony

Data has long been identified as one of the most valuable assets an organization possesses. How essential, then, is it for enterprises to adopt a strategy and framework that will manage their data? For some professional and industry leaders, it is more than just managing data. You need to take advantage of the potential your data…

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AI Technology and Society

It is no secret that artificial intelligence (AI) will be key in shaping the technology landscape of the next decade. However with great rewards come great risks. Digital Insurance brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Technologists upbeat about AI impact on their careers, but not on society.” The relationship between AI, automation…

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