Metadata and Publishing
If you were unable to attend the recent event – CHORUS Forum: Improving Scholarly Publishing Metadata – never fear, it was recorded and is available for viewing here. This educational event looked at publishing metadata and addressed how funders, research administrators, librarians and publishers can work together to improve scholarly publishing metadata. Metadata that is…
Read MoreAge of Data
We are in the middle of the the digital information age. So how does that impact career choices for the incoming generations and even those who are considering a second career? With great amounts of data comes a great need for data analysts. This interesting news came to us from Umass Lowell in their article,…
Read MoreUsing Algorithms in AI
An algorithm is a procedure used for solving a problem or performing a computation. Algorithms act as an exact list of instructions that conduct specified actions step by step in either hardware- or software-based routines. This interesting topic came to us from eWeek in their article, “AI vs. Algorithms.” Even the smallest of artificial intelligence (AI)…
Read MoreData-Driven Decision-making
Organizations can gather intelligent data-driven insights by using new forms of databases and machine learning algorithms, along with real-time data processing capabilities. This enables customers to make strategic, informed decisions. The SAP New Center brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “The Future of Analytics: How to Make Sense of Data and…
Read MoreLearning with Taxonomies
Learning can be ethereal and abstract. When it comes to employees, organizations need to remember the variations of learning possessed by their workforce and reskill its employees in a way to keep up with the changing technology and culture. Surprisingly enough, taxonomies can help. This interesting topic came to us from ATD Education in their…
Read MoreData Analytics in Higher Ed
Analytics is used in a higher education environment to analyze various collected data points to gain insight and make informed decisions about complex issues. Specific areas include academic analytics, business intelligence, and learning analytics. University World News brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Taking the next step with data: It’s the smart thing to…
Read MoreThe Personal Touch of AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) brings with it a promise of genuine human-to-machine interaction. When machines become intelligent, they can understand requests, connect data points and draw conclusions. They can reason, observe and plan. It’s very common to hear the terms “machine learning” and “AI” thrown around in the wrong context, but they are not the same.…
Read MoreMoving Forward with Technology
Forward thinking companies are leveraging virtual experiences to do more than entertain. They are customizing products, training new users and enhancing the quality of lives. The Scholarly Kitchen brought this interesting news to our attention in their article, “Start-up Stories: Mindscape Commons — or, How VR is Helping Develop Medical Students’ Communication Skills.” Virtual reality…
Read MoreManaging Massive Data Databases
Data warehousing is the process of collating data from multiple sources in an organization and storing it in one place for further analysis, reporting and business decision making. The measure of an effective data warehouse is how much key business stakeholders trust the data that is stored within. TechRepublic brought this interesting information to our…
Read MoreEmerging Tech in the Cloud
It is no secret that the success of any enterprise is highly dependent on the satisfaction of its clients in the digital age. They have embraced it, so must we. This interesting topic came to us from Appinventiv in their article, “How can cloud adoption accelerate enterprise digital transformation?“ With the ability to use technologies…
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