Ontology-Based Semantics Bring Search Solutions
RiverGlass has launched Release 3.0 of its Semantic Text Analyzer (STAn), promising improvements in natural language processing.
Standards Are Necessary To Fight Cyber Theft
Security issues and cyber theft continue to grow in complexity as technology itself advances. Standard metrics and measurements are essential when assessing IT resilience.
Ontology Competition
Rearden Commerce has announced its sponsorship of a category of The World Championship for Automated Theorem Proving (ATP), Large Theory division. The competition showcases the latest advancements in logical reasoning.
Semantic Technology Certification Program Offered
A Semsphere Semantic Technology Certification Program is now being offered as a self-learning package for students who cannot attend an on-site course but want the benefit of training towards recognized qualification.
Taxonomies in Book Store Organizations
There are many approaches to the building of a thesaurus and taxonomy. No absolutely right or absolutely wrong methods exist but there are some that are not as efficient as others. Some which lead to bias in the resulting work. Some which will not work with the data the client actually wants to surface on a website or data mine or tag. There are some very expensive approaches and some very practical approaches to doing the work.
Taxonomy Webinar Series
ASIS&T and Access Innovations are hosting a webinar series comprised of four sessions, spaced a week apart – beginning Thursday, January 27, 2011. They will examine ways that taxonomies are used to enhance search, involve users, and increase the value of information assets Semantic integration. The sessions are free to ASIS&T Members and for non-members, the cost will be $49 per session. Sign up for all 4 and receive a 20% discount, or become a member today and register at no cost.
Taming the Information Tsunami
The National Federation of Advanced Information Services (NFAIS) has announced the program for its 2011 Annual Conference. The event is scheduled for February 27 - March 1, 2011 at the Hyatt at the Bellevue in Philadelphia, PA.
New Senior Ontology Consultant Added to Semantic Arts
Dr. Michael F. Uschold of Seattle, Washington joined Semantic Arts as a Senior Ontology Consultant recently. As an internationally recognized expert with over two decades experience in developing and transitioning semantic technology from academia to industry, he should be a nice addition to their staff.