Access Insights
Effective Search and Findability
Content without access is relatively worthless. Enterprise search is how an organization helps people seek the information they need, in any format, from anywhere inside their company. This includes databases, document management systems or even information on paper. It’s about getting the right information at the right time. At first glance, the terms “findability” and “discoverability” may…
Read MoreTechnology and Search
Predictive modeling is a process that uses data mining and probability to forecast outcomes. Each model is made up of a number of predictors, which are variables that are likely to influence future results. Once data has been collected for relevant predictors, a statistical model is formulated. As additional data becomes available, the statistical analysis model is validated or revised. Predictive…
Read MoreThanksgiving Word Games
In the United States it is Thanksgiving. That means gratitude, family and food. The iconic dish is roasted turkey and it is accompanied by all the side dishes (which personally, I find to be the real stars of the show). Even in holiday food there are classifications. And to tickle my tendency towards the odd…
Read MoreSecuring the Data
Data integrity is the overall accuracy, completeness and consistency of data. The term also refers to the safety of data in regards to regulatory compliance and security. It is maintained by a collection of processes, rules, and standards implemented during the design phase. When the integrity of data is secure, the information stored in a database will remain…
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 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 MoreUnderstanding Semantic Search
Semantic search is understanding a searcher or user’s search intent by understanding the language within their queries. Semantic search offers the ability to find more personalized, meaningful and relevant results for searchers through logic. This happens because semantic search engines try to bring relevant information together in a comprehensive way. Instead of giving a list of…
Read MoreWorking with Semantics Webinar
Mark your calendars for an upcoming webinar — Working with Semantics: Technology and Tools (FREE for NISO members) – on November 10, 11:00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. (ET). Today’s sophisticated information resources are engineered in ways that emphasize relationships between related but disparate data elements. This webinar will focus on the emerging techniques and technologies that support…
Read MoreJoin Us For a Free Webinar
You are invited to a Zoom webinar on Nov. 3, 2021 11:00 a.m. (MDT). The topic will be Standardizing How We Talk About Standards: Developing SSOS, the Standards-Specific Ontology Standard. Register in advance for this webinar at https://us06web.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_2xyL2PoiQ-eDXuZD9pSlbw. What it’s really about is breaking down a Tower of Babel and enabling discoverability and interoperability. You…
Read MoreAugmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence
There is a disconnect between the volume of digital data available to us and the physical world in which we apply it. Reality may be three-dimensional, but the rich data we have to inform our decisions and actions remains trapped on two-dimensional pages and screens. This gulf between the real and digital worlds limits our ability to…
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