Technology
Portable 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 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 MoreRansomware Attacks Large City Network
Ransomware attacks have grown in number in recent months, but their targets remained predominantly healthcare. That has now changed. This information came to us from ABC News in their article, “City of Atlanta computer network hit by ransomware attack.” According to some city officials, the city of Atlanta’s computer network was the victim of a ransomware cyber…
Read MoreIntelligent Data Management
Artificial intelligence (AI) techniques such as natural language processing, machine learning, text mining, information extraction, ontology development, and Web-based learning are used in a variety of industries and in a variety of applications. Digital knowledge management is a relatively new development in the maritime sector and one that is making smarter use of time and technology.…
Read MoreLearning from AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) activity has been accelerating and the world’s top technology companies are leading the way. From self-driving vehicles to home devices controlling the HVAC systems, AI is now making inroads into the business enterprise. Information Week brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “AI Begins to Infiltrate the Enterprise.” Many business leaders…
Read MoreCyberattacks on Smart Phones
Cybersecurity is permeating every corner of our lives. The threat of cyberattacks are not only limited to your computer anymore. The next target is probably in your pocket. This interesting information came to us from CNet in their article, “Your smartphones are getting more valuable for hackers.” For hackers, your smart phone has access to everything…
Read MoreTwo Sides of the Story
We talk a lot about the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the business world as well as in our personal lives–the ease and efficiency it brings to any project, as well as the insights it can provide with much more speed than the human brain. However, there are many professionals who are concerned about…
Read MoreA New Drug
Social media and its impact on politics, religion, social policies and current affairs has been under the microscope for some time now. Many believe the voyeuristic use of social media and the armchair critic syndrome is unhealthy and addictive. The Scholarly Kitchen brought this interesting topic to our attention in their article, “Technology as the…
Read MoreCyber Security Benefit for Employees
Stress is a part of all our occupations. For those climbing high-rise buildings and building dams over deep river canyons, maybe a little more than the average. However, if you are part of an organization that has been victim to a data breach, your stress could qualify you for some employee assistance program (EAP) benefits.…
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