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Machine Learning Adds Power
Google is infusing Analytics with machine learning to help highlight data that’s important to marketers. Tech Crunch brought this interesting news to our attention in their article, “Google Analytics update uses machine learning to surface more critical customer data.” The plan is to give marketers access to more information they care about most by using…
Read MoreData Integrity Should Be Top Priority
The integrity of data has never been more important. If you can’t trust the data in a pandemic, crisis has taken on an entirely new meaning. Data Center Dynamics brought this subject to our attention in their article, “Improving data integrity in the wake of the Excel controversy.” Poor handling of data can have a…
Read MoreSpace Junk
With more than 34,000 pieces of junk orbiting around the Earth, their removal is becoming a matter of safety. Researchers are using machine learning algorithms trained on simulations of space debris as part of a key project. This interesting subject came to us from EEnews Europe in their article, “Machine learning to remove space debris.”…
Read MoreOpen Access and Sustainability
As more publishers consider the open access model, looking closer into collective action models in academic publishing might be in order. The Scholarly Kitchen brought this interesting news to our attention in their article, “Sustainable Open Access – What’s Next?“ Several factors appear to be converging to accelerate the move toward open access. Many publishers…
Read MoreTechnology and COVID-19
COVID-19 has changed many aspects of the world we live in these days. Some of those changes were expected and some are surprising. The pandemic has catalyzed the evolution of many industries and emerging technologies in India and around the world. Quartz India brought this interesting news to our attention in their article, “The Covid-19 pandemic…
Read MoreTechnology in Fighting Fraud
Most organizations rely on teams of human analysts to examine transactions when looking for any type of fraud. This is true for financial organizations, healthcare organizations, etc. However, due to the numerous records, this can be an onerous task. This interesting topic came to us from Gulf News in their article, “How AI and machine…
Read MoreData Safety Concerns
Safety has taken on an entirely new level of importance in 2020. Even in the world of technology, safety of data is different with so many people working from home or remote locations. Organizations have had to think outside the normal working conditions to ensure their information, resources and data are safe. But how safe…
Read MoreAddressing the Technology Bias
Bias in technology is a conversation that continues to develop and evolve. Fortunately, the conversation is also sparking change. The Mercury News brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Google AI researcher’s exit sparks ethics, bias concerns.“ Bias in artificial intelligence (AI) technology is the underlying prejudice in data that’s used to create AI algorithms,…
Read MoreBusiness Insights Through Data
Everyone wants a little extra advantage when it comes to making strategic business decisions. The idea of a virtual crystal ball can be realized through analytics. Analytics Insight brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Finding Opportunity in Business Data Means Planning Ahead.” In many cases, knowing when to seize momentum can…
Read MoreUsing Big Data Analytics in Healthcare
Big data is impacting all businesses on some level. In healthcare, big data analytics technologies continue to move from research labs to clinical settings. This interesting information came to us from Health IT Analytics in their article, “Big Data Analytics May Lead to More Precise Cancer Treatments.” Around the world, cancer is one of the…
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