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Taxonomy, Thesaurus, or Ontology? – Clearing the Confusion, Part Two
In this part of our explanation of taxonomies, thesauri, and ontologies, we will refer to them collectively as “structured vocabularies.” They are also referred to as Knowledge Organization Systems (KOS). For a field which tries to contain and streamline language we certainly have a lot of variations in the naming! Access Innovations builds structured vocabularies…
Read MorePredictive Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Search Optimization
Predictive artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way organizations understand information and connect people to knowledge. Traditional search systems depend largely on exact keywords and static rules. Predictive AI introduces a bigger approach by analyzing patterns in user behavior, content usage and historical data. Search optimization within organizations has always been a challenge. Employees often…
Read MoreTaxonomy, Thesaurus, or Ontology? – Clearing the Confusion, Part One
Should your organization use a thesaurus, taxonomy, or ontology to make its information assets searchable and retrievable? Let’s talk about the differences. A taxonomy is a system of classifying and organizing data into a hierarchical structure based on shared characteristics. The NISO Z39.19 standard defines a taxonomy as “a collection of controlled vocabulary terms organized…
Read MoreGuardrails That Spark the Future
Innovation often carries the reputation of being fast, disruptive and untamed. Data governance is sometimes seen as its cautious and rule bound counterpart. In reality, strong data governance is one of the most powerful enablers of meaningful and sustainable innovation. Modern organizations generate and collect massive amounts of data from customers, systems, sensors and digital…
Read MoreAI and the Cloud in a Shared Future
Artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing have become inseparable forces shaping modern technology. What began as two distinct innovations have converged into a shared ecosystem where data, computing power and intelligent automation continuously reinforce one another. The cloud provides the infrastructure that allows AI to scale, while AI transforms the cloud from a passive storage…
Read MoreHappy New Year from Access Innovations
As we step into a new year, the team at Access Innovations would like to wish you a joyful, healthy and successful 2026. We are grateful for the relationships and collaborations that continue to shape our work, and we look forward to what we will build together in the year ahead. Our office will be…
Read MoreEverchanging Technologies
If there’s one constant in our world today, it’s change – specifically, technological change. What began as incremental improvements in tools and machines has become a relentless revolution, transforming how we live, work, learn and connect. The pace of innovation has reached a velocity that not even science fiction writers of past centuries could have…
Read MoreSeason’s Greetings from Access Innovations
As the year comes to a close, all of us at Access Innovations would like to extend our warmest wishes for a happy holiday season and a joyful New Year, however you choose to celebrate. We are grateful for the trust, collaboration and partnerships that have defined the past year. Your support and engagement continue…
Read MoreThe Overlooked Side of Deep Learning
Deep learning is often celebrated for its breakthroughs. From image recognition and language translation to medical diagnostics and creative tools, its achievements dominate headlines and conference keynotes. What is discussed far less often is the less glamorous but equally critical facet that underpins every successful deep learning system: the human labor and judgment required to…
Read MoreSearch Engineering and Its Influence on Modern Digital Strategy
Search engineering is emerging as a distinct discipline within the digital ecosystem, expanding the scope of how information is gathered, interpreted and delivered. While search engine optimization once focused primarily on ranking pages within traditional search platforms, search engineering takes a broader and more technical approach. It includes work in indexing systems, semantic modeling, information…
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