Posts by Melody Smith
Using Machine Learning To Its Potential
Machine learning approaches are increasingly used to extract patterns and insights from the ever-increasing stream of data. This interesting information came to us from datanami in their article, “How Data-Centric AI Bolsters Deep Learning for the Small-Data Masses.” In the physical world, where the majority of aspects that humans interact with are based on dynamic…
Read MoreFindability in the Cloud
Technology and budgets aren’t always friends. IT has a long history of budget overruns due to changing expectations and goals, and poor cost projections. InfoWorld brought this topic to our attention in their article, “Why many enterprises waste money in the cloud.” Many in IT don’t understand budgeting or how to predict what things will cost.…
Read MoreTaxonomies and Search
Taxonomies provide hierarchical categorization and classification of not only content, but also products and brands represented in online directories and product catalogs. Taxonomies do not belong to one science or interest. They can be applied anywhere from a grocery store to plant anatomy. The power of a taxonomy is in achieving findability in data. In today’s digital age, it’s…
Read MoreFindability in the Cloud
“The cloud” refers to servers that are accessed over the Internet and the software and databases that run on those servers. Cloud servers are located in data centers all over the world. This interesting topic came to us from Foley & Lardner LLP in their article, “Digital Transformation: The Cloud Is More Than a Location.” Just as…
Read MoreDigital and Data-Driven Strategies
Digital analytics provides insights about user navigation and behavior across company digital assets. These insights enable data-driven strategies to help users find the information they need when they need it. Tech Target brought this interesting information to us in their article, “How IT departments enable analytics operations.” When a company employs a data-driven approach, it means…
Read MoreReal World Benefits from Virtual Reality
The metaverse is still very new and mostly misunderstood. To some it is nothing more than a buzzword for the Internet combined with some virtual reality. This interesting topic came to us from American City and Country in their article, “Report: Governments stand to benefit from ‘metaverse’ and its associated technologies.” In the broadest terms,…
Read MoreImproving Utilization Management with Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are more frequently being utilized as operational necessities for addressing healthcare’s more systemic challenges. This interesting news came to us from AIThority in their article, “How AI and Machine Learning Can Transform Utilization Management.” Many clinical applications already leverage integrated AI capabilities. Unfortunately, utilization management has not yet evolved.…
Read MoreAre Sustainability and Technology Opposites?
As more consumers demand products and services that do less damage to the environment, companies are adding sustainability to their core operating principles. Adopting sustainable business practices can put a business on the path to long-lasting success. Tech Talks brought this interesting topic to our attention in their article, “Structuring your business plan around emerging…
Read MoreAccess Innovations at the 85th Annual ASIS&T Meeting
The 85th Annual Meeting of the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) is scheduled for October 29 – November 1, 2022. This year’s theme is Crisis, Transition, Resilience: Re-Imagining an Information-Resilient Society. The ASIS&T Annual Meeting is a forum to assist in conceptualizing, developing and implementing solutions for a future information environment that not only reacts…
Read MorePredictive Analytics and Emerging Tech
Predictive analytics is making strides in healthcare, predicting and optimizing healthcare outcomes. Machine Learning Times brought this interesting information to us in their article, “Wise Practitioner – Predictive Analytics Interview Series: David Talby, PhD of John Snow Labs.” Predictive analytics has been applied to accelerating clinical trials, predicting disease progression, providing clinical decision support, analyzing…
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