Posts by Melody Smith
Getting the Most Out of the Data
The concept of big data has been around for years and most organizations now understand that if they capture all the data that streams into their businesses, they can apply analytics and get significant value from it. This is particularly true when using sophisticated techniques like artificial intelligence. CIO brought this interesting information to our attention in their…
Read MoreUsing Emerging Technologies Against Us
When it comes to cyber threats, especially phishing, the nefarious characters know that the more data they’re able to harvest about an individual, the more likely they’ll be able to successfully phish them. Venture Beat brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “How AI and machine learning are changing the phishing game.”…
Read MoreGood Management
A data-driven company requires a clear data integration strategy and a solid data culture. Tech Republic brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “How to create a data integration strategy for your organization.” Big data and analytics have climbed to the top of the corporate agenda. Together, they promise to transform the…
Read MoreCareer with Data
We are in the middle of the the digital information age. So how does that impact career choices for the incoming generations and even those who are considering a second career? With great amounts of data comes a great need for data analysts. This interesting news came to us from Umass Lowell in their article,…
Read MoreManaging the AI Explosion
The popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) and the expansion of cloud computing is leaving an impression in the information management world. Using AI in the cloud can improve cloud performance and efficiency while driving digital transformation in enterprises. The Scholarly Kitchen brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Guest Post — Leveraging…
Read MoreAI in the Information World
The popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) and the expansion of cloud computing is leaving an impression in the information management world. Using AI in the cloud can improve cloud performance and efficiency while driving digital transformation in enterprises. The Scholarly Kitchen brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Guest Post — Leveraging…
Read MoreWhy Taxonomies Matter
Taxonomy is the practice and science of classifying things or concepts. Those of us in the business of information science know it as the essential tool to make content findable, regardless of the subject. Many others know it as the branch of science concerned with identifying and classifying species. It is not always regarded as…
Read MoreMaintaining Quality of Data
Data quality has never been more important. It is at the heart of the success of enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies. It remains the main source of challenges for companies that want to apply machine learning in their applications and operations. Venture Beat brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Why data…
Read MoreExplaining Technology
An algorithm is a procedure used for solving a problem or performing a computation. Algorithms act as an exact list of instructions that conduct specified actions step by step in either hardware- or software-based routines. This interesting topic came to us from eWeek in their article, “AI vs. Algorithms.” Even the smallest of artificial intelligence (AI)…
Read MoreEmerging Technologies Today and Tomorrow
Everything has an expiration date. We move ahead as a civilization leaving behind everything that doesn’t evolve, time and efficiency being the judge and jury of what gets left behind in our collective consciousness. New technologies, such as mobile applications, wireless sensor networks and online computer/video gaming, show great promise for advancing citizen science. This…
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