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Using the Cloud’s Full Potential
The cloud is a common term used in more than just the business world. Personal data storage in the cloud is connected to everyone in some way, i.e. smart phones, etc. The cloud has substantially changed how we access and process data. This interesting topic came to us from Columbus Business First in their article, “How…
Read MoreEdge Computing is Edging out AI
Edge computing is the practice of processing data near the edge of the network where the data is being generated, instead of in a centralized data processing warehouse. It is becoming popular with the aim to minimize the delay between end-users and the cloud. This interesting topic came to us from The Journal of Cloud Computing in their article,…
Read MoreBlockchain Could Eliminate Fake News
The new year predictions run the gamut from both ends of the spectrum, but the one that caught my eye included predictions on how to stop fake news. Hallelujah! This information came to us from Computer World in their article, “How blockchain will kill fake news (and four other predictions for 2020).” By allowing digital…
Read MoreUnstructured Data’s Role in Cybersecurity
Data breaches and hacker activities are being published in the media almost every week. With every report, consumers become increasingly frustrated and organizations face increasing pressure to protect their data. This interesting information came to us from IT Pro Portal in their article, “Unstructured data: The hidden threat in digital business.” If organizations are only considering…
Read MoreUsing Data to Save Lives
Technologies can be used to enhance life and businesses. Emerging digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) are being used to empower community health workers, with the potential of saving the lives of at least six million children and women in ten countries by 2030. The Next Web brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “How data…
Read MoreThe Value of a Digital Audit
Business leaders today are forced to make strategic decisions without the luxury of time to ponder significant outcomes and make momentous changes to their organizations or processes in real-time. This necessitates that businesses manage risks and leverage opportunities with speed, accuracy and efficiency. Are they ready? Business World brought this interesting topic to our attention in…
Read MoreThe Power of Search
Search is a fundamental part of life. We search for movies, music, and other entertainment on the internet. We shop for gifts and household items, even groceries, using the online stores and their own search mechanics. Some are more successful than others. If you want to get a little ethereal, Some people also search for…
Read MoreWhy the Clouds?
Cloud migration is the process of moving data, applications or other business elements to a cloud computing environment. The general goal or benefit of any cloud migration is to host applications and data in the most effective IT environment possible, based on factors such as cost, performance and security. This interesting topic came to us from Customer Think in their…
Read MoreEnsuring Data Quality
Information management consultants are identifying the importance of aligning business and IT drivers for a holistic architectural approach to ensuring strong data quality. Tech Target brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Align business and IT drivers through data quality best practices.“ Data quality efforts are often needed while integrating disparate applications…
Read MoreThe Role of the Data Scientist
Finding the right person for a vacant position is serious work. Manufacturers now have more data in their production than ever before so it has never been more important to employ the right individuals – like maybe a data scientist? This interesting information came to us from Industry Week in their article, “Data Scientists Are in…
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