Data, Data, Data

Data governance is the overall management of the availability, usability, integrity, and security of data used in an enterprise. A sound data governance program includes a governing body or council, a defined set of procedures, and a plan to execute those procedures. For most organizations, a single data warehouse is not a reality. Big data sources, increasing…

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Using Math to Predict the Future

Predictive modeling and predictive analytics are terms used, often interchangeably, in big data.  Predictive modeling uses regression model and statistics to predict the probability of outcome and it can be applied to any unknown event predictive modeling is often used in the field of machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI). The model is chosen using detection theory to…

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Passion or Sickness?

I love making lists. Whether it is for groceries, household chores, creative projects, packing for travel – you name it, I make a list. It is productive and sadly, probably a little therapeutic – at least for me. I have also been known to do something, realize it wasn’t on my list, so I add…

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Strategic Tools

Emerging technologies are quickly changing the previous concerns over privacy and other negative consequences. They are finally being recognized as the strategic tools of business they were always intended to be. Information Week brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Lead with Purpose: Data, Analytics Cultural Challenges.” When it comes to data analytics…

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Why Classify?

Why is classification so important to so many? That question could be answered from a few different angles, including a brief look at the lengthy historical quest to develop a workable taxonomic system. However, if the basis of the question is what the original impulse was that motivated said quest, it is time to look…

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Access Innovations to hold Third DHUG East 2019 at AAAS Headquarters

For the second year, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has invited Access Innovations to hold the third Data Harmony Users Group East (DHUGE) meeting at their Washington, DC headquarters. AAAS looks to continue highlighting the synergy between the two organizations while showcasing how this collaboration is furthering the mission of AAAS…

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What the Future Holds

Predictive modeling is a process that uses data mining and probability to forecast outcomes. The outcomes may be in the financial world or the outcome of a disease management plan. 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…

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Heather Kotula, VP of Marketing and Communications, Named a Fellow of SLA

Access Innovations, Inc., provider of Data Harmony software solutions, is proud to announce that Heather Kotula, VP, Marketing and Communications for Access Innovations, has been named a Fellow of the Special Libraries Association (SLA). Fellowship in SLA is bestowed on active, mid-career SLA members in recognition of past, present and future service to the association…

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