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Blockchain is Changing Retail
In its simplest definition, blockchain is a time-stamped series of immutable record of data that is managed by cluster of computers not owned by any single entity. Each of these blocks of data are secured and bound to each other using cryptographic principles. What makes it so unique is that it has no central authority —…
Read MoreData Analytics and Big Data
Analytics platforms can help users gather, analyze and leverage valuable data that can drive improvements and efficiencies in operations. Everyone deals with data, but in the case of government, we are talking about huge amounts of data. This interesting information came to us from FedTech in their article, “How to Unleash the Power of Data Analytics.” Data…
Read MoreMachine Learning Might Get a New Buddy
Scientists working with quantum computing are especially excited with the idea of integrating the quantum world with machine learning. Despite all their achievements, machine learning algorithms and traditional CPUs don’t play well. This might change that situation. This interesting topic came to us from Singularity Hub in their article, “Finally, Proof That Quantum Computing Can Boost…
Read MoreSaving The World With Data
Data and technology are used for many things related to business and things not so obviously related to business, including social impact. Data is being used to contribute to solving climate change issues, what their impacts are on the population, and the challenges that come with them. This interesting information came from Clean Technica in their…
Read MoreSociety for Scholarly Publishing Annual Meeting Embraces the Global Perspective
The Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) 41st Annual Meeting will be held at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina in San Diego, CA on May 29–31, 2019. The theme for this year’s meeting has been announced and it feels very appropriate considering the current environment the world and academia is experiencing – Shaping the New Status Quo: Global…
Read MoreBig Data to Smart Data
More and more data processing tools and next-generation technologies are being developed as various benefits are being realized. In the process, data analytics is also getting more popular. This interesting information came to our attention from Analytics Insight in their release, “Augmented Analytics to Recast Big Data to Smart Data for Improved Insights.” To continue thriving…
Read MoreNKOS Workshop Call for Presentations
The Networked Knowledge Organization Systems (NKOS) is planning a knowledge organization workshop at the Korean National Library on September 25, 2019 as part of the International Conference on Dublin Core and Metadata Applications 2019 (DCMI-2019) in Seoul, South Korea. Complete details outlining the requirements for presentation proposals for the NKOS workshop can be found here and the proposal submission…
Read MoreCareers in the Cloud
Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services over the Internet, a.k.a. the cloud. This method offers faster innovation, flexible resources, and economies of scale. So it should be no surprise that more and more functions are being done in the clouds. As a result more careers are being impacted and even created by cloud…
Read MoreAugmented Analytics Set to Change Things
Augmented analytics, an approach that automates insights using machine learning and natural-language generation, is likely the next wave of change in the data and analytics market. Augmented analytics automates data insights and provides clearer information, which is not possible with traditional analysis tools. This next-generation technology will drive the smart data market. Smart Cities World…
Read MoreBuilding It Right From the Start
We are overflowing with data, but is it useful data? That is a question posed recently at IBM’s Think Gov Conference. In today’s information revolution, federal agencies collect and disseminate heaps of data by the hour, or maybe by the minute. Is it helpful? Nextgov brought this topic to us in their article, “Agencies Can Do Better…
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