Cleaning up the Data
Data normalization is the process of organizing data into tables in such a way that the results of using the database are always unambiguous and as intended. Such normalization is intrinsic to relational database theory. It may have the effect of duplicating data within the database and often results in the creation of additional tables. In a nutshell, data…
Read MoreRansomware and Cybersecurity of Concern
Ransomware has long been a focus of concern with many resources allocated to protect systems from the intrusion. USA Today brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “‘Ticking time bomb’: Russian ransomware attacks are coming. What small businesses should do right now.” In ransomware attacks, hackers lock down computer networks and demand…
Read MoreMaking Data Findable
How do major organizations use data and analytics to inform strategic and operational decisions? The answer lies in big data analytics. Analytics Insight brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Upcoming Trends of Big Data Analytics for Effective Data Management in Future.” Few dispute that organizations have more data than ever at their…
Read MoreRetailers are Relying on Emerging Tech
Emerging technologies are being used in a variety of industries and applications to improve processes, add efficiency and better outcomes and even save lives. This interesting news came to us from Whole Foods Magazine in their article, “How Machine Learning Can Reduce Food Waste in Grocery Stores.” In the world of grocery retail, food waste…
Read MoreData Driven Digital Age
Given rapid technological advances, the question for companies is how to integrate new capabilities into their operations and strategies—and position themselves in a world where analytics can upend entire industries. The convergence of several technology trends is accelerating progress. Analytics Insight brought this topic to our attention in their article, “What’s The Next Step for…
Read MoreBalancing Act Between Access and Security
As more and more businesses move their computing and data to the cloud, a symbiotic-like relationship is developing between the two seemingly distinct practices—out of necessity. Cloud security, the business of ensuring cybersecurity when relying on cloud computing. This interesting information came to us from RT Insights in their article, “Why the Future of Cybersecurity…
Read MoreAccess Innovations Announces Agreement with the Association for Materials Protection and Performance
Access Innovations, Inc., provider of Data Harmony software solutions, is proud to announce they have contracted with the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) to refresh their taxonomy, re-index their database, and provide indexing services for new content as it is added. AMPP is a new organization launched from a merger of the National…
Read MoreAI of Today is Different from Tomorrow’s AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is more than one thing. It is futuristic, helpful, life-changing and overused – all at the same time. This interesting information came to us from Quora in their post, “What is the relation between Semantic Web and AI?“ There is AI in information science, there is AI in smart self-driving cars and…
Read MoreManaging the Data with Semantic Technology
In this world of digital, 80% of all data generated is unstructured. This poses a challenge for finding, processing and analyzing data. This interesting information came to us from Taiwan News in their article, “Natural Language Processing Market is Going to Boom with Microsoft, IBM, Google, Apple.” To help them decipher what data has to…
Read MoreTaking Advantage of the Data
Many industries use big data to learn about their customers and tailor their products or services accordingly. In health care, big data sources include patient medical records, hospital records, medical exam results and information collected by healthcare testing machines. Health IT Analytics brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “How to Create…
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