Posts by Melody Smith
Message in the Bottle
There is always a story to discover in data. But analyzing and understanding what the data is trying to reveal takes skills and maybe a good story teller. Analytics Insight brought this topic to us in their article, “What To Do To Become a Data Storyteller? A Complete Guide.” Data storytelling is a methodology for…
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence and Physician Burnout
The health care environment can put physicians and other clinicians at high risk for burnout: a condition identified by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and a lack of sense of personal accomplishment. Artificial intelligence (AI) offers some assistance in this area. Healthcare Finance brought this interesting topic to our attention in their article, “AI can help make…
Read MoreCloud Computing and Compliance
Cloud compliance is the principle that cloud-delivered systems must be compliant with the standards their customers require. Cloud compliance ensures that cloud computing services meet compliance requirements. This interesting topic came to us from CIO in their article, “Compliance in the cloud.” Some organizations think they have to make a decision between broad data access and…
Read MoreUsing Big Data Analytics in the Fight Against Cybercrime
Big data can be defined as a huge amount of structured and unstructured information that because of its large size, cannot be processed using traditional database and software techniques. It has become increasingly utilized by companies as a way of discovering patterns and trends in behavior, while it also allows for advanced threat detection. This…
Read MoreInvesting in Findability
Search and findability focus on making enterprise information and expertise easier to locate and access. High findability and discoverability are the results of a well-defined information architecture and well-designed navigation system. This interesting topic came to us from CMS Wire in their article, “Can Enterprise Search Be Reduced to Two Dimensions?“ Findability can be a science. Much…
Read MoreRetail Technology Meets Emerging Technology
Technology is not just for the big box stores. Retail establishments of all sizes are taking advantage of the tools available. The Seattle Times brought this interesting information to us in their article, “How data mining may soon shape your neighborhood.” Even with the pandemic, in-person shopping is still very popular. There are various forms…
Read MoreTaxonomy and Security
How do you both measure and offer trust to satisfy the interests of business value creation and data governance leaders? This interesting topic came to us from Tech Wire in their article, “Trusted Analytics in the Cloud Starts with Data Discovery and Privacy.” Maintaining customer trust that data would be handled responsibly in new cloud-hosted…
Read MoreGaining Trust
Data quality exists only when users have a consistently high level of confidence in the accuracy, completeness and appropriateness of the data they rely on for running their business. How do we get there? Customer Think brought this topic to our attention in their article, “The Importance of Data Quality and How to Achieve It.”…
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence and Art
Artificial intelligence (AI) has weaved its way into all parts of our business and personal lives. It has even made it into the creative part of society. Humans have always created and enjoyed all forms of art, for viewing purposes, for aesthetic purposes, and even for therapeutic purposes. Technology has impacted the way art is…
Read MoreAI in Human Resources
The computing power of artificial intelligence (AI) offers many opportunities for businesses. Some departments are seeing the benefits sooner and more dynamically than others. Insider brought this interesting information to us in their article, “AI can help companies remove bias in the hiring process, speed up recruitment, and prevent employees from quitting, experts say.” Human…
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