Posts by Melody Smith
Analytics and Safety
The growing use of data analytics is reshaping how law enforcement approaches public safety. As agencies gain access to more information than ever before, the ability to collect, organize and interpret that data has become central to preventing and solving crime. Rather than replacing traditional investigative methods, analytics enhances them, bringing new precision to the…
Read MoreLet the Taxonomy Shine
The digital age has given organizations an unprecedented volume of data. However, without structure, that abundance can quickly turn into confusion. The ability to manage and organize knowledge effectively determines whether information serves as a strategic asset or becomes an operational obstacle. KM World brought this important topic to our attention in their article, “Taxonomies…
Read MoreLife Sciences Technology Evolving
The life sciences industry is producing more data than ever before. From clinical trials and electronic health records to genomic sequencing, wearable devices and real-time monitoring systems, the amount of information generated is vast. Effectively managing this data is challenging, but when organizations succeed, it becomes a powerful driver of progress. Wolters & Kluwer brought…
Read MoreTrust and Sustainability
As organizations face growing pressure to address environmental concerns and comply with stricter regulations, technology leaders are seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprint without sacrificing performance. Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is emerging as a key tool in advancing sustainable IT practices, offering new approaches to efficiency and responsible innovation. This topic was inspired by…
Read MoreDirty Data and the Cost of Getting It Wrong
Dirty data is one of the most persistent and underestimated challenges organizations face today. It shows up as duplicate records, missing fields, outdated information or data that is simply wrong. While these issues may seem minor on their own, together they can quietly undermine decision making, customer trust and operational efficiency. This interesting topic came…
Read MoreRethinking Governance for the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming embedded in everyday business processes, influencing decisions and strategic outcomes. As these systems grow more autonomous and adaptive, traditional governance approaches are proving insufficient. Frameworks built for static data and predictable workflows do not fully address technologies that learn from data and adjust behavior over time. Ey brought this interesting…
Read MoreAccessibility in Data Science
Accessibility in data science extends beyond making datasets available. It involves ensuring that the tools, methods and outputs of data science can be understood and used by diverse audiences, including individuals with varying technical skills, backgrounds and abilities. True accessibility means reducing barriers to participation so that insights are not limited to a select group…
Read MoreData Analytics as a Foundation for Modern Business Strategy
Data analytics has become a central component of how organizations develop and refine business strategy. Across industries and company sizes, leaders increasingly rely on data to understand performance and support more consistent decision-making. Rather than depending solely on intuition or past practice, organizations now use data to ground their strategies in measurable evidence. Tech Target…
Read MoreAI in Law
The legal field has always been defined by research, complex case law and the careful review of large volumes of documents. Artificial intelligence (AI) is now altering this landscape by introducing tools that can increase efficiency and provide insights that may inform case outcomes. While the technology offers significant potential, it also brings with it…
Read MoreWhy Explainable AI Actually Matters
This article by a newly minted PhD who spent years studying artificial butter in the early twentieth century somehow managed to make it one of the sharpest commentaries on modern artificial intelligence (AI) that I have seen in a while. On the surface, butter and algorithms do not seem like obvious companions. Look a little…
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