Posts by Melody Smith
Transformation or Disruption?
Digital disruption is the change that occurs when new digital technologies and business models affect the value proposition of existing goods and services. The rapid increase in the use of mobile devices for personal use and work, a shift sometimes referred to as the consumerization of IT, has increased the potential for digital disruption across many industries. This…
Read MoreAI and Life Quality
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how we do business, how we access information and the quality of our lives. Lifewire brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “How AI Keeps Tabs on the Elderly.” AI is increasingly being used in healthcare and our homes. It is also being used to monitor the…
Read MoreData Sharing Saves Lives
Technology can make our lives easier, gather and analyze information faster than any human could manage and save lives. This interesting and important information came to us from Government Technology in their article, “How to Combat Human Trafficking With Data and Analytics.” One great example is an effective data sharing platform that has the potential…
Read MoreEmerging Tech Careers on the Rise
Technology jobs have long been on the rise, but with the pandemic changing the way many businesses operate, there is an increased dependency on analytics to determine strategy. The Economic Times brought this interesting news to our attention in their article, “Big data analytics forecasted to be the most in-demand skill in 2022: Monster Annual…
Read MoreApplying AI in Manufacturing
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning continue to be a driving force powering the manufacturing industry today. Over 60% of manufacturing companies have already adopted AI technology to increase operational efficiency, reduce downtime and deliver high-quality products that meet unique consumer demands. Industry Week brought this interesting topic to our attention in their article, “Manufacturing…
Read MoreSecuring the Data in the Clouds
Security in cloud computing is an important issue. It refers to the discipline and practice of protecting cloud computing environments, applications, data and information. Cloud computing and cloud storage are all but essential for businesses looking to make the most out of the abundance of data being produced today. This interesting information came to us…
Read MoreEmerging Technology and the Pandemic
The world of business is rapidly changing with new challenges presenting themselves daily for organizations to overcome. Companies face evolving stakeholder needs, uncertain economic conditions, increased regulations and other unforeseen circumstances, such as a global pandemic. This interesting topic came to us from Tech Target in their article, “Balancing the benefits with the risks of…
Read MoreThe Challenges of Cloud Computing Post-Pandemic
COVID-19 changed many things in our personal and business worlds. Some of them will remain forever changed. Venture Beat brought this information to our attention in their article, “Big Tech backlash gives rise to the independent cloud.” Among those sudden changes a growing dependence on cloud computing, accelerated by an unprecedented separation of businesses from…
Read MoreQuality of Data Has Never Been More Important
Research highlights how data governance programs have a direct impact on data quality. Business Wire brought this interesting news to our attention in their article, “New Study Finds Data Governance Programs Are Critical to Trusting Data for Confident Decision-Making.” Findings from a recent data management survey highlights the potential rewards available to organizations starting to…
Read MoreSemantic Analysis
Semantics is the branch of linguistics and logic concerned with meaning. There are a number of branches and sub-branches of semantics. People can absolutely interpret words differently and draw different meanings from them. Semantics EurekAlert! brought this topic to our attention in their article, “A study identifies a universal property for efficient communication.” To look…
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