Edge Computing of Today

It is only half way through 2020 and predictions are already surfacing for what 2021 might offer in the world of technology. I realize many people are already over 2020 and want to see nothing more it can offer, but what might be the big technological trends waiting for us on the other side of…

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Information Science Works on Consistency

In information science, an ontology is a formal representation of a set of concepts within a domain and the relationships between those concepts. When it comes to a specific area, like human resources, standard terms and qualifications can be a challenge as the data is constantly evolving. Smart Brief brought this interesting topic to our attention in…

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Webinar: Open Access Monographs

The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) 2020 calendar of educational events continue to offer valuable educational opportunities. If you are a member, your development budget won’t take a hit. If you aren’t a member, maybe now is the time to consider joining. The webinar, “Open Access Monographs: What You Need To Know, Part Two” is scheduled…

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Protection of Data

There is no argument, data is currently the single most valuable asset that any organization owns, regardless of its size or segment of business. Data has become a crucial part of doing business. This interesting topic came to us from IT Pro Portal in their article, “The weapon every CDO should have in their arsenal.” When…

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History in Present Day

The United States celebrated its Independence Day –  July 4th – this week. Some of the traditions – fireworks, parades, cookouts, music–took place in various public settings but most were or should have been a different type of gathering – one that recognized social distancing due to the pandemic. Normally the July celebration is a time…

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Information Management in the Pandemic

The technology industry, especially the information management side of things, has been in the spotlight as it has taken a leadership role in the midst of this pandemic. The Scholarly Kitchen brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Guest Post — Leveraging Technology Partnerships in Times of Crisis.” Issues like open access, peer review,…

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AI and Storage

Often, realizing the true potential of any technology requires time and space. Enterprises of all types are ramping up artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning projects, but while computer infrastructure is often the focus, storage is equally important. This interesting topic came to us from Enterprise AI News in their article, “3 Reasons Why Object Storage…

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Learning from IoT

The Internet of Things (IoT) offers data, visibility and opportunities that didn’t even exist a decade ago. From manufacturing to transportation, organizations in nearly every industry are using IoT-based solutions to drive new levels of operational efficiency. Data Center Dynamics brought this information to us in their article, “How data quality enhancements at the edge…

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DHUGEast Meeting Canceled for 2020

Out of an abundance of caution and concern for our clients’ health and safety in this time of the pandemic, Access Innovations, Inc. has canceled an in-person DHUGEast meeting for 2020. We feel that the networking opportunities, spontaneous conversations and questions to the presenters are a large part of the value of DHUG meetings and…

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Developer Conference Content Lives On

Microsoft’s Build developer conference went digital this year to bring users information about new tools. Tech Crunch brought this news to us in their article, “Microsoft launches new tools for building fairer machine learning models.” Microsoft put a strong emphasis on machine learning and highlighted its work on building more responsible and fairer artificial intelligence…

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