Findability Day

Did you know there was a Findability Day? At Access Innovations we believe Findability Day is every day when you use solid custom-built taxonomies to index your data against. Making content findable is what we do. Information is constantly created and affects each and every one of us at work and at play. Finding correct…

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R.I.P. Donald Ward King

We at Access Innovations are sad to share that Dr. Don King passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019.  Those of us who are long time information industry professionals and those who have read the information literature in depth especially when statistics on the profession are so hard to obtain, will greatly miss his continued…

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Mitigating the AI Bias

Machine learning bias, also known as algorithm bias or artificial intelligence (AI) bias, occurs when an algorithm produces results that are systematically prejudiced due to erroneous assumptions in the machine learning process. This interesting topic came to us from Tech Target in their article, “Eliminating bias in AI is no easy feat, but fixes do exist.” AI…

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Visualizing the Data

Data visualization is the graphical representation of information and data. By using visual elements like charts, graphs, and maps, data visualization tools provide an accessible way to see and understand trends, outliers, and patterns in data. This interesting topic came to us from The Scholarly Kitchen in their article, “Data Visualization: Shuffling a Deck of Cards.” In…

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AI and Emerging Tech

There is growing concern that the trend toward emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) is creating a divide. Computer scientists say AI research is becoming increasingly expensive, requiring complex calculations done by giant data centers, leaving fewer people with easy access to the computing power necessary to further develop the technology. The Seattle Times brought this interesting…

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Hindawi Ltd Licenses Cloud Version of MAIstro® from Access Innovations, Inc.

Access Innovations, Inc., provider of Data Harmony software solutions, is proud to announce that Hindawi Ltd has officially licensed a cloud version of MAIstro®, Access Innovations’ advanced text analysis tool. As Hindawi work to revamp their systems to use open source infrastructure, quick and easy access to their taxonomy was deemed a highly important aspect…

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AI Used in the Training of Service Dogs

New applications for artificial intelligence (AI) technology is being discovered every day. One of the latest is how AI is being utilized to train service dogs for the visually impaired. This interesting information came to us from WNYT out of Albany, New York in their article, “Artificial intelligence helps train guide dogs for the blind.”…

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Blockchain’s Super Powers

Education is changing and technology is to blame. This interesting topic came to us from The Daily Hodl in their article, “Blockchain and Cybersecurity: Unleashing the Power of Self-Sovereign Identity and Data Integrity.” Believe it or not, the internet was originally created as a means for universities to share academic research – not to post…

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Smarter Neighborhoods

Rapid urbanization is leading to smarter cities that improve the lives of citizens through technology. How does this compare to smaller networks or enterprises? Are there lessons to be learned? Tech Watch brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Smart cities offer window into the evolution of enterprise IoT technology.” Powering smart cities is one…

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The Power of Analytics

Data analytics are finding their value in every type of organization and line of business, even education. Universities are improving their data analytics programs using real-time dashboards. These gather and update student data profiles using multiple data points– from financial information to academic performance — to help advisers and faculty provide better support to students. This interesting topic came…

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