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Library Services Coordinator Position Available
To be as helpful as possible to those in the fields of taxonomy, information sciences, ontology, etc., we are sharing career opportunities that we find with our readers. Even if you are not in the market for a career move, it is always good to stay on top of what is available and how the fields are evolving.…
Read MoreBig Data is Making Waves
The amount of data that’s being created and stored on a global level is almost inconceivable, and it just keeps growing. Big data is often referred to as large amounts of information, but it is more than that. Big data is a term that describes the large volume of data – both structured and unstructured –…
Read MoreNew Words Added to the Oxford English Dictionary
Most of us have heard of hangry and some of us have experienced it. Now, it is in the dictionary. This interesting and humorous information came to us from NPR in their article, “‘Oxford English Dictionary’ Adds New Entries Including ‘Hangry‘.” Hangry is one of the newest entries and it is defined as “bad tempered…
Read MoreThe Learning Relationship
Machine learning is not just a single technology; it can be any of a variety of algorithms. However, there are two broad categories – supervised or unsupervised learning – depending on whether there is a learning signal or feedback available to a learning system. DATAVERSITY brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Machine…
Read MoreTaxonomies in Finance
Standardization of data is accomplished through a custom taxonomy. Regardless of the topic or subject, taxonomies make findability of content easy and consistent. Markets Media brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Taxonomy, Data Crucial For Sustainable Finance.” An economic taxonomy is a system of classification of economic activity, including products, companies and industries.…
Read MoreTreasures in the Stored Data
Backing up your system and files feels like a mundane task until you need it. When catastrophe strikes there is virtually no limit to what you would pay to restore your data. Tech Republic brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Backup vendors say 2018 will see secondary data work smarter.” Some large…
Read MoreCyber Security Benefit for Employees
Stress is a part of all our occupations. For those climbing high-rise buildings and building dams over deep river canyons, maybe a little more than the average. However, if you are part of an organization that has been victim to a data breach, your stress could qualify you for some employee assistance program (EAP) benefits.…
Read MoreCollaborating for Cleaner Energy
Oxford University Press and the National Institute of Clean-and-Low-Carbon Energy (NICE) have announced the launch of an open access, peer-reviewed international journal – Clean Energy. Knowledge Speak brought this interesting information to our attention in the article, “Oxford University Press and the National Institute of Clean-and-Low-Carbon Energy announce publishing partnership.” This academic collaboration will serve as a…
Read MoreDNA Tells a Story
Nothing tells a story like your DNA and with the widespread DNA testing shedding light on the ancestry of millions of people, there are lots of stories being shared. A growing number of companies now offer DNA tests that promise to pinpoint a customer’s heritage and identify genetic relatives. Millions of people have signed up for…
Read MoreNewly Released Project Highlights Semantic Technologies
Collaboration pays off between industry, academia and EUR4 million of funding from the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 program. The ALIGNED project rolled out five trial platforms showcasing its success in applying the latest big data research findings to solving the problems of industry. This interesting information came to us from PR.com in the release, “ALIGNED: Successfully…
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