Fighting Back against Cybercrime
Ransomware is a type of malicious software cyber criminals use to block you from accessing your own data. Digital extortionists encrypt the files on your system and add extensions to the attacked data and hold it hostage until the demanded ransom is paid. Information Age brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “The fight for…
Read MoreThe Reach of Data
Predictive modeling is a process that uses data mining and probability to forecast outcomes. Each model is made up of a number of predictors, which are variables that are likely to influence future results. Once data has been collected for relevant predictors, a statistical model is formulated. As additional data becomes available, the statistical analysis model is validated or revised. Predictive…
Read MoreUsing Data Analytics for Customer Service Strategy
Customer service analytics is the process of collecting and analyzing customer feedback to discover valuable insights. It can help organizations better understand customers’ needs and expectations, lead to improved customer experience strategies and increase customer loyalty and retention. Even the White House sees the value in using data to improve customer service. Federal News Network brought this interesting…
Read MoreUtilizing Explainable AI
Some artificial intelligence (AI) researchers are trying to fix the flaws of neural networks. Deep learning models are playing increasingly important roles across a wide range of decision-making scenarios. Unfortunately they have an inability to provide human-understandable motivations for their opaque or complex decision-making processes. This interesting topic came to us from Synced in their…
Read MoreEmerging Tech and Remote Working
As organizations look to the post-pandemic future, many are planning a hybrid virtual model that combines remote work with time in the office. This sensible decision follows solid productivity increases during the pandemic. But not everyone agrees. Venture Beat brought this topic to us in their article, “How AI will drive the hybrid work environment.” The future of remote work…
Read MoreAI and Peer Review
For the past year, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has been using artificial intelligence (AI) software on all manuscripts it has provisionally accepted after peer review. This information came to us from Nature in their article, “Journals adopt AI to spot duplicated images in manuscripts.” The aim is to automatically alert editors to…
Read MoreHealthcare Technology in the Cloud
Few computing technologies are creating as much massive long-term societal impact as cloud computing and its ability to revolutionize how consumers and businesses use computers and software applications. The cloud computing market in the healthcare sector is a great example. PR Newswire brought this interesting information to us in their article, “Healthcare Cloud Computing Market…
Read MoreUsing Data for Better Patient Care
Predictive analytics refers to the use of statistics and modeling techniques to make predictions about future outcomes and performance. By looking at current and historical data patterns, the technology determines if those patterns are likely to emerge again. This can be applied to any line of business – financial, manufacturing, healthcare, etc. This interesting information came to…
Read MoreSecuring the Cloud
Many enterprises are shifting towards a hybrid or full cloud computing model, which while an advantage in many ways, can bring major cybersecurity headaches if not managed properly. This interesting news came to us from the Digital Journal in their article, “Cloudy future? The main trends set to rocket cloud computing.” The use of cloud…
Read MoreEmerging Technologies, Risk and Reward
The world of business is rapidly changing with new challenges presenting themselves daily for organizations to overcome. Companies face evolving stakeholder needs, uncertain economic conditions, increased regulations and other unforeseen circumstances, such as a global pandemic. This interesting topic came to us from Tech Target in their article, “Balancing the benefits with the risks of…
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