Managing All the Data
Is there such a thing as too much data? Many organizations have begun to realize that having so much data is not necessarily as valuable as they thought. In some ways, it’s becoming more of a liability than an asset. But there are ways to approach our plethora of data so that we can leverage…
Read MoreEmbracing Digital Health
“Digital health” is a frequently-used term these days. It refers to the use of information and communications technologies in medicine and other health professions to manage illnesses and health risks and to promote wellness. And the field of digital health is growing every day. Harvard Business Review brought this topic to our attention in their article,…
Read MoreAnalytics From the Cloud
The benefits of moving data analytics to the cloud are many but can disappear if businesses don’t have the expertise to manage the cloud’s complexities. RT Insights brought this interesting topic to us in their article, “Moving to the Cloud for Better Data Analytics and Business Insights.” Numerous specialized database technologies are emerging to facilitate…
Read MoreBringing Data Into the Information Age
Data dwells everywhere these days. Data modernization enables informed decision making by pulling data out of systems more reliably. It helps you identify high-value data combinations and integrations. It also helps people rapidly identify opportunities in the moment — so they can take advantage of something that might have otherwise have been missed. Acceleration Economy brought…
Read MoreUnderstanding Technology
Machine learning and data science are two separate concepts that are related to the field of artificial intelligence (AI), but both rely on data. This interesting topic came to us from Unite.AI in their article, “Machine Learning vs Data Science: Key Differences.” In the 21st Century, the two terms are some of the most searched in…
Read MoreCoordinating Data
Data fragmentation refers to the dispersion of an organization’s data assets. The more data you have from different sources and stored in different spaces, the more likely it is to be scattered. This interesting information came to us from Blocks and Files in their article, “Data fragmentation needs a data intelligence fix.” Data visibility means knowing…
Read MoreEnriched Data Improves Findability
Semantic enrichment is the process of adding a layer of topical metadata to content so that machines can make sense of it and, even more importantly, build connections to it. In the digital world, semantic technologies and procedures automate the classification of digital content and enable the assignment of content to specific topic areas. Semantic methods…
Read MoreMetadata and Digital in Publishing
If you were unable to attend the recent event from Highwire Press – Best Practices Webinar Series – The Growing Importance of Video in Scholarly Publishing – don’t worry, it was recorded and is available for viewing here. Videos are now being used in research content to a much greater extent and for a wider range of purposes…
Read MoreGoverning Data-Driven Strategy
A data-driven company requires a clear data integration strategy and a solid data culture. Tech Republic brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “How to create a data integration strategy for your organization.” Big data and analytics have climbed to the top of the corporate agenda. Together, they promise to transform the…
Read MoreAccess Innovations at ASIS&T
The American Society for Information Science and Technology’s (ASIS&T) 85th annual meeting is October 29-November 1, 2022. This year’s theme is Crisis, Transition, Resilience: Re-Imagining an Information-Resilient Society. As part of the rich agenda, there is a panel discussion on Sunday, October 30 titled “Accessibility, Usability, Inclusivity: Information Standards, Guidelines, and Best Practices (ASIS&T Standards Committee).” This will…
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