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Data Engineer/Taxonomist Opportunity
To be as helpful as possible to those in the fields of taxonomy, indexing, semantic technology, ontology, etc., we are sharing career opportunities that we find with our readers. Even if you are not in the market for a career move, it is always good to stay on top of what is available and how the fields are…
Read MorePortable Technology
Wearables might give you thoughts of clothes or jewelry, or even backpacks. However, connected wearable devices are fast becoming as well established products that can help people do a variety of things. It is often used to monitor health functions like physical activity, blood pressure or heart rate. Outside of personal uses, wearable technology is being incorporated…
Read MoreEducational Focus on Data Analysis
Data analytics are becoming more important and significant to the decision-making process of most organizations. With the increased emphasis, there should be no surprise that more attention is being given to the training and education around data analysis. Hendrix College out of Arkansas recently announced their foray into data analytics in their press release titled,…
Read MoreData Quality is a Constant Challenge
Data access, quality and integration are present across industries and one constant are the challenges data professionals navigate in order to actually analyze the data. DATAVERSITY brought this interesting topic to our attention in their article, “Infographic: Nearly 40% of Data Professionals Spend Half of Their Time Prepping Data.” The article shares an infographic that does…
Read MoreUsing the Smart Approach
System and network outages are a huge problem when it limits or prevents your access to data. Traditional systems have limits and the 24/7 world we live in requires innovative approaches to capitalize on the digital revolution. DATAVERSITY brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “The Evolution of Smart Availability.” What’s needed…
Read MoreGender Pay Inequity in the Publishing World
The average difference in pay between men and women in the publishing world of the United Kingdom is a sizable amount, ranging from 11.3% to 29.69%. The Guardian brought this interesting topic to our attention in their article, “Gender pay gap figures reveal big publishing’s great divide.” Gender compensation disparity is not news in the…
Read MoreData Management Goes Deep
Machines are becoming smarter with each passing day, and hopefully, either as a result or because we created the machines, we are as well. Venture Beat brought this interesting topic to us in their article, “A sober view of AI will lead to more effective innovation.” Many things have changed, only one being our perspective towards…
Read MoreSocial Media Has Lost Its Appeal to Many
Social media is taking a beating these days with the words “fake news” being screamed from every street corner. Now, Facebook is facing a mass exodus after misappropriation of data is revealed. This interesting topic came to us from The Scholarly Kitchen in their article, “Is #DeleteFacebook Going to Change Academic Life and Scholarly Publishing?”…
Read MoreNew Platform for Academic Publishing
Cambridge University Press recently announced the expansion of Author Hub into a new, integrated online platform for book authors. This news came to us from STM Publishing in their article, “Cambridge University Press Announces New Home for Authors.” Author Hub originally launched in 2013 and offers services for current and prospective authors spanning all three of the…
Read MoreUnderstanding Data Management
Data management includes the organization of data, the steps used to achieve efficiency, and gather intelligence from that data. DATAVERSITY brought this interesting information to us in their article, “A Brief History of Data Management.” Do not confuse data management with data governance. Data governance is a set of practices and concepts which prioritize and organize…
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