Data Governance Shouldn’t Be A Choice
Businesses across industries rely on data as a business tool and that tool needs to be properly managed. This interesting topic came to us from PVP Live in their article, “The Ins-and-Outs of Data Governance.” It takes a bit of effort to turn data into something usable, but the right data management tools make it…
Read MoreEmbracing Open Source
The term open source refers to something people can modify and share because its design is publicly accessible. It originated in the context of software development to designate a specific approach to creating computer programs. Today, open source designates a broader set of values. Information Week brought this interesting topic to our attention in their article, “What…
Read MoreMeasuring Success
Performance metrics are frequently used for employees in their annual reviews to establish mutual expectations and performance evaluations. But what about organizations? Who sets those expectations? And more importantly, how are the performances measured? A business metric is a quantifiable measure that is used to track and assess the status of a specific business process. Every…
Read MoreManaging the Data Safely
Data is undergoing a dramatic evolution. Businesses, governments and other organizations are unlocking value by turning everyday information into actionable insights. Analytics Insight brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Trust and Data Analytics: Protecting Privacy in Analysis.” Real-time analytics provides swift solutions to complex problems, enabling faster decision-making and accelerating investments…
Read MoreLooking to the Clouds
The attraction of cloud computing has caused many a technology company to embrace this new storage and computing avenue in recent years. Security Boulevard brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Developing in the Cloud vs. Developing in Local.” These technologies have become a part of the everyday responsibilities of software engineers…
Read MoreWhat Does the Future Hold?
Who wouldn’t want to predict the future? Knowing what lies ahead so we can prepare or alter course seems like a dream. It probably isn’t as good as it sounds as all things have a negative side. In science there are predictive technologies that serve in that capacity. With the partnership of artificial intelligence (AI),…
Read MoreSecurity Insights
Predictive analytics is finding its niche in various applications across various industries. One of those is helping businesses identify security threats. Business Wire brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Predictive Analytics in Cybersecurity: How Does It Help Prevent a Data Breach.” The cybersecurity environment is shifting. Firms and government agencies are faced…
Read MoreEmotional Machines
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is taking hold across personal and professional applications in a multitude of use cases. The plethora of data being produced and analyzed by this emerging technology can be mind-blowing. Information Week brought this interesting news to our attention in their article, “How AI Can Save the World, or Not.”…
Read MoreData As Old As Time
We already know how important data is to our businesses and our lives. This isn’t a new discovery or one that only arrived with emerging technologies and analytical platforms. This interesting information came to us from BeSpacific in their article, “The untold story of how Florence Nightingale used data viz to save lives.” Florence Nightingale…
Read MoreEmerging Tech Changing Things
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning continue to show their potential in various industries and applications. Recently they have proven up to the challenge of transforming and disrupting healthcare, but there are significant challenges to the adoption of these technologies. MedTech DIVE brought this interesting topic to our attention in their article, “FDA AI-machine learning strategy remains work in progress.” Among those challenges…
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