Posts by Melody Smith
The Relationship of AI and Mathematics
The future we have seen in science fiction movies is here. From virtual reality to functional gadgets, artificial intelligence (AI) has invaded our lives in ways that no one has ever seen or expected before. However, as mystical and futuristic as AI seems, it’s just mathematics. Technotification brought this interesting information to our attention in…
Read MoreTechnology Pros and Cons
There were many heroes in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic – healthcare workers, scientists, grocery store workers and front line responders – but let’s not forget technology. This interesting topic came to us from Tech Radar Pro in their article, “Zoom and Microsoft Teams were the big software winners in pandemic.” Turns out videoconferencing…
Read MoreConnections
The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the billions of physical devices around the world that are now connected to the internet, all collecting and sharing data. IOT is making the world around us smarter and more responsive, merging the digital and physical universes. This interesting topic came to us from Business News Update in…
Read MoreRelationship Status
I had the privilege last week to attend a speaker series featuring Ken Jennings, Jeopardy! game show alum and current co-host. It was very interesting and surprising. I expected him to share insider knowledge about being a contestant and a host, heartfelt sentiments about Alex Trebek and opinions on this past year’s host recruitment disaster. What…
Read MoreAI Beyond Data Scientists
Ford Motor Co. is utilizing engineers, designers and other non-IT professionals to harness artificial intelligence (AI) technology in response to pressing issues, including supply-chain challenges. The Wall Street Journal brought this interesting topic to our attention in their article, “Ford Taps Non-IT Professionals to Broaden Its AI Expertise.“ Over the past year, Ford has trained more than…
Read MoreTraining AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is supposed to disrupt every day life and the world of work in particular. However, it is more talked about today than implemented on ground. This interesting topic came to us from The Wall Street Journal in their article, “Why Artificial Intelligence Isn’t Intelligent.” Inside and outside the field, people routinely describe…
Read MoreEmbracing the Digital
Digital transformation is the term of the year, maybe even decade. It was certainly driven by the COVID-19 pandemic as organizations, schools and healthcare providers scrambled to adapt and provide services in new ways. This interesting topic came to us from Venture Beat in their article, “Digital transformation in tough times: 4 innovative examples powered…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Technology
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 MoreSearch and Standards
The advertising industry is not much different than any other. It is struggling to ensure a future in which consumer data privacy is protected, without compromising marketing. Ad Age brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “How Data Standards Ensure the Future of Effective Marketing.” An organization’s ability to master best practices—including…
Read MoreCollaboration Between AI and BI
Business intelligence (BI) and artificial intelligence (AI) are increasingly crucial yet often misunderstood tools in an enterprise context. Every government agency is loaded with data that it could use to fulfill its mission more efficiently and effectively. But getting from here to there isn’t necessarily an easy proposition. This where BI and AI can be…
Read More