Powerful Search
At a recent conference, the question was posed “Does the wider adoption of machine learning mean the end of search as we know it?” Northern Light CEO David Seuss believes it does and how search must leverage smart taxonomies going forward. This interesting topic was brought to our attention by Database Trends and Applications in…
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is a term used more and more casually in business, technology and even at home. Its application is used frequently but not always in the same context. For example, airlines and airports are now embracing new technologies and turning to AI to support their customer service. International Airport Review brought this interesting…
Read MoreEstablishing Meaning
When you hear machine learning, what do you think of? Before we get into what machine learning brings to the table, we should define exactly what we mean when we talk about machine learning. Machine learning is a branch of artificial intelligence (AI) and computer science which focuses on the use of data and algorithms to imitate…
Read MoreMetadata and Taxonomies
In the business world today, industry leaders are dealing with unprecedented amounts of data. Data beyond our imagination. The same is true of metadata. It is impossible to properly take advantage of the value and knowledge that data contains without proper organization. The Nation Roar brought this topic to us in their article, “Metadata Management…
Read MoreLeveraging Explainable AI for Better Search Results
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 MoreBridging the Information Divide
Data accessibility is the degree to which people in your organization can use data. That is to say that data isn’t just available, but usable — even for people with little to no experience working with data. Industry Week brought this topic to us in their article, “Too Often, the Right Data Isn’t Getting to the…
Read MoreBusiness Intelligence and Semantic Search
The strategic use of business intelligence (BI) can benefit an organization in many ways. From day-to-day decision making to forecasting for the future, BI plays an essential role in how your company operates. As your company grows, you need a BI platform that can scale fluidly and handle the volumes of data created by more employees, processes…
Read MorePowering Search
Semantic search seeks to improve search accuracy by understanding searcher intent and the contextual meaning of terms as they appear in the searchable dataspace. This is true in a closed system or on the Internet. It is providing context to a search query beyond just keywords. The possibilities and limitations of semantic search grow as more and…
Read MoreThe Changing World of Research
Being a research scientist has changed, significantly. In the past, science appeared in public media headlines mostly when new breakthroughs were achieved or when experts shared their knowledge on political issues. Scientific research and the latest findings have a large impact on each of us, with significant amounts of public resources being spent on achieving…
Read MoreFuture of Data Science
Data science continues to evolve as one of the most promising and in-demand career paths for skilled professionals. In today’s business environment, data is key to success. Computer Weekly brought us this interesting information in their article, “Businesses need to show data science isn’t dull, it can be fun and rewarding.” Today, successful data professionals understand…
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