Posts by Melody Smith
Understanding AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) gets a lot of air time these days, but few people fully understand what it is and how it achieves the results it does. CIO Insight brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Is Machine Learning the Same as Predictive Analytics?“ AI isn’t a single technology. Instead, it’s an…
Read MoreMetadata Management and Governing Data
In very practical ways, metadata has different implications for different roles within information science and like so many topics close to us, it can be hard to sift through the available information to find out what it means to you. Regardless of experience, understanding or enthusiasm, metadata is important to us all. Good metadata management is the…
Read MoreFinding the Meaning in the Data
Statistical analysis is the process of collecting and analyzing data to identify patterns and trends, remove bias and inform decision-making. It’s an aspect of business intelligence that involves the collection and scrutiny of business data and the reporting of trends. Business News Daily brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “What Is…
Read MoreUsing AI in Diagnostic Tests
An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm that can detect subtle brain abnormalities that cause epileptic seizures has been developed by researchers. This is particularly important, because if doctors can find the abnormality in the brain scan, then surgery to remove it can provide a cure. This important information came to us from EurekAlert! in their article,…
Read MoreSecurity in the Clouds
As enterprises increasingly transition into cloud data management, the risk of cyberattacks has grown. Cyberattacks can harm companies in terms of both financial status and organizational reputation. Analytics Insight brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “What Are The Challenges Faced By Data Science Professionals?“ Organizations should utilize advanced artificial intelligence (AI)-powered…
Read MoreCreativity in Technology
Creativity and science aren’t always linked together. However, creative ideas likely result from searching and combining semantic memory knowledge. The mechanisms acting on memory to yield creative ideas are still unclear. This interesting information came to us from Communications Biology in their article, “An investigation of the cognitive and neural correlates of semantic memory search…
Read MoreEmerging Technologies and Cybersecurity
Machine learning can examine terabytes of historical data and apply parameters to its decisions in fractions of seconds. This is one significant way it sets itself apart from humans. This is helpful when you’re managing all activity in a data center. Analytics Insight brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “How Machine Learning…
Read MoreTaking Advantage of Data Analytics
For years, businesses have been organizing information on spreadsheets to run analytics, such as summary statistics by group. Of course, to get value out of the tool, the user needed to understand the output, otherwise, the exercise was meaningless and provided no direction for strategic decision making. This interesting and important information came to us…
Read MoreFindability and Classification
The need to classify and categorize corporate information has never been greater. The proliferation of information channels, sources and delivery platforms make managing information a complex business challenge. This interesting information came to us from The Knowledge Management Depot in their article, “Taxonomies, Ontologies, and Content Models Oh My!“ The key to managing information is…
Read MoreBack to School
Machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) are key drivers of growth and innovation across all industries, and the education sector is no different. This interesting topic came to us from Gulf Today in their article, “Emerging technologies in education.” While AI-powered solutions have been in the education/technology space for some time, the industry has been…
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