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Why Taxonomies Should Matter to You
Taxonomy is the practice and science of classifying things or concepts. Those of us in the business of information science know it as the essential tool to make content findable, regardless of the subject. Many others know it as the branch of science concerned with identifying and classifying species. It is not always regarded as…
Read MoreData, 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…
Read MoreUsing 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…
Read MorePassion 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…
Read MoreWhy 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…
Read MoreAccess 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…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreBad Data Costs
Data plays an important role in any business, allowing them to improve targeting, optimize internal operations, and successfully drive innovation. However, as businesses look to adopt the latest technologies, the accuracy and quality of data has never been more important. Poor data quality negatively impacts business creating both long and short-term issues which impact your…
Read MoreHeather 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…
Read MoreHoly Horrible Thesaurus
There’s a lot you can say about Access Innovations, but if one thing’s for certain, it’s that we’ve built a lot of controlled vocabularies over the last forty years. We’ve seen even more, in all shapes and sizes, some good and some not so good. We’d like to think that every organization would be mindful…
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