Emerging Technologies and Climate Change
As climate change intensifies the devastation from storms, wildfires and droughts, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital tools are increasingly being seen as a way to predict and limit its impacts. Some researchers are taking emerging technologies and turning them into a vehicle for climate action. Could it be that climate change is the catalyst that…
Read MoreTechnologies in Cybersecurity
Machine learning can examine terabytes of historical data and apply parameters to its decisions in fractions of seconds. This is one significant way it sets itself apart from humans. This is helpful when you’re managing all activity in a data center. Analytics Insight brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “How Machine Learning…
Read MoreManaging Data Through Transitions
Organizations often undergo changes due to mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and system upgrades. These transitions can create silos containing inconsistent and redundant data. Data conversion is a key step in this process that converts raw data into meaningful information. Tech Target brought this interesting information to us in their article, “Improve data value by…
Read MoreApplications of Predictive Analytics
Predictive analytics uses historical data to predict future events. Typically, the data is used to build a mathematical model that captures important trends. That predictive model is then used on current data to predict what will happen next, or to suggest actions to take for optimal outcomes. This interesting information came to us from Analytics…
Read MoreFinding the Data
The need to classify and categorize corporate information has never been greater. The proliferation of information channels, sources and delivery platforms make managing information a complex business challenge. This interesting information came to us from The Knowledge Management Depot in their article, “Taxonomies, Ontologies, and Content Models Oh My!“ The key to managing information is…
Read MoreTechnology in Medicine
How can emerging technology and disease immunotherapy possibly have anything in common? While both are among the most transformational areas of modern science, 30 years ago, these fields were all but ridiculed by the scientific community. This interesting information came to us from TechCrunch in their article, “The convergence of deep neural networks and immunotherapy.”…
Read MorePursuing Digital Transformation
Digital transformation is the integration of digital technology into all areas of a business, fundamentally changing how you operate and deliver value to customers. It’s also a cultural change that requires organizations to continually challenge the status quo and be brave. Data is becoming the core corporate asset that will determine the success of your…
Read MoreTechnologies Are Improving Lives
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 MoreMachine Learning in Application
Across the business world, machine learning permeates more and more offerings and processes. CIO Insight brought this topic to us in their article, “What is Machine Learning?“ Although machine learning has been around for decades, its practical applications are now coming into focus as it helps companies better understand their customers. As a form of artificial intelligence…
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence Needs Explaining
An international team of academic volunteers are challenging big tech’s hold on natural language processing (NLP). Nature brought us this interesting topic in their article, “Open-source language AI challenges big tech’s models.” The collaboration is called BigScience and it launched an early version of the model earlier this month, but hopes that it will ultimately…
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