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Machine Learning and Nature
Machine learning is continually finding new applications. Those seeking to understand more about Earth have deployed armies of sensors listening for signs of slips, rumbles, exhales, and other disturbances emanating from the planet’s inner core. Measuring the motion of the ground creates a massive amount of data. The challenge is to understand it. This interesting topic came…
Read MoreThe Power of Technology
Technology is transforming businesses. It is a transformative engine that gives your organization the power to learn, adapt and respond in a timely manner. Information Management brought this topic to us in their article, “The 5 key elements for successful digital transformation.” When it comes to adopting and adapting technologies, especially emerging technologies, too many organizations…
Read MoreTaxonomies of the Backyard
You know how much I like finding odd and unique taxonomies. I find it a little humorous and comforting to know that taxonomies exist in all parts of our lives, not just information science or biology. Today’s gem is really an oversimplified taxonomy based on barbecue and feels appropriate considering the season. It provides definitions, history and some anecdotes…
Read MoreProtecting the Data
New data privacy legislation gets introduced frequently, so the collective changes can impact an organization’s data protection strategy faster and harder than most realize. Information Management brought this topic to us in their article, “A strong data security defense always comes back to the basics.” It’s impossible for an organization to build a successful security program…
Read MoreEmerging Technologies in Construction
Emerging technologies are finding new homes and new ways to improve our lives, both business and personal. Why shouldn’t they be used to make the world we live and work in safer? The Architect’s Newspaper brought this topic to our attention in their article, “How can new technologies make construction safer?” Construction has long been one…
Read MoreBig Data and Analytics
Big data analytics is the complex process of examining large and varied data sets or big data to uncover information including hidden patterns, unknown correlations, market trends and customer preferences that can help organizations make informed business decisions. Entrepreneur brought this topic to our attention in their article, “Big Data Analytics: Use Cases in Developing Countries.” In…
Read MoreDesirable IT and Data Management Skill Sets
If you are on the information technology or data management career path, certifications are important benchmarks that many organizations value when looking to hire people to fill various roles. Some specific skill sets stand out above others. This interesting information came to us from Digital Insurance in their article, “The 10 most in-demand technology certifications for…
Read MoreInternet of Things Growing
There are literally billions of devices that are part of the Internet of Things (IoT). Beyond health trackers, internet-enabled light switches, and video doorbells, the IoT adoption by businesses has not kept up with the consumer use. And even then, a recent study found that while 81 percent of consumers are familiar with the IoT, only 26 percent…
Read MoreWearable Technology Continues to Evolve
Wearable technology has grown beyond the average pedometer that was all the rage at the turn of the century. Now smart electronic devices are being incorporated into clothing or worn on the body as implants or accessories to track health-related metrics as well as location tracking and sound projection. Information Management brought this interesting topic to…
Read MoreAlgorithms in 2019
Algorithms have been around for awhile, certainly long before artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies began depending on them. This interesting topic came to us from NPR in their article, “Algorithmic Intelligence Has Gotten So Smart, It’s Easy To Forget It’s Artificial.” To make a computer do anything, you have to write a computer program. To write a…
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