Machine Learning Used in the Negotiation Process

Artificial intelligence (AI) is being utilized for strategic sourcing and procurement. LevaData has announced the debut of Leva, which uniquely combines multiple AI technologies with intelligent assistance to drive savings throughout the supply chain. Business Wire brought this information to us from their release, “LevaData Launches Leva, the World’s First AI Advisor for Strategic Sourcing…

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Finding Where Creativity and Data Meet

When you think of data, the concept of creativity is likely not part of the word association game. However, data and creativity need each other. To come up with an idea that people will discuss, debate, like and share with their friends, it takes many things and creativity is at the top of that list.…

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Collaborating on AI

A new collaboration between Microsoft and Amazon Web Service (AWS) is looking at deep learning and artificial intelligence (AI). Gluon is the result of the joint effort and it is intended to make developing solutions using machine learning more efficient. InfoQ brought this interesting information to us in their article, “Microsoft and AWS Collaborate on Machine Learning.” The…

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Digital Culture and Community

A new Executive Director for the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) has been announced. John S. Bracken will begin on December 4, 2017. Bracken is a demonstrated leader in the field of digital innovation with nearly two decades of experience at philanthropic foundations. Most recently, Bracken comes from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation,…

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The Difference in Attitudes Towards Technology

Protecting your personal data has never been more important. However, not everyone understands the threats in the same way and others ignore their role and responsibility in their own protection. A recent survey shows that baby boomers (birthdates early-to-mid 1940s to early 1960s) and millennials (1980s to early 2000s) unsurprisingly disagree in their attitudes toward…

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Garbage In, Garbage Out

Quality is important whether we are talking about fabric, craftsmanship or data. Data technologies and data assets have no meaning without quality. DATAVERSITY brought this news to us in their article, “Data Quality in the Enterprise.” While data management professionals have been focused on refining the data analysis and reporting platforms, the quality of data has…

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Ease of Access

With data breaches seemingly a daily occurrence, it shouldn’t surprise us that 80 percent of breaches involve the exploitation of privileged access. This interesting information came to us from Gov Info Security in their article, “Changing the Conversation About Privileged Access.” Recent research indicates that in several high-profile breaches, including those affecting Anthem, Sony and Home Depot,…

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The Internet of Things and AI Together

The internet of things (IoT) has experienced a rise in popularity, but it may not be wholly due to its own merits. The IoT is making a difference in the world. It integrates with numerous industries and can be found in many homes around the globe. Adding to that, research firms like Gartner and the International Data Corporation (IDC)…

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