Data Governance Analyst Opportunity

To be as helpful as possible to those in the fields of taxonomy, indexing, semantic technology, ontology, etc., we are sharing career opportunities that we find with our readers. Even if you are not in the market for a career move, it is always good to stay on top of what is available and how the fields are evolving.…

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Smarter Neighborhoods

Rapid urbanization is leading to smarter cities that improve the lives of citizens through technology. How does this compare to smaller networks or enterprises? Are there lessons to be learned? Tech Watch brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Smart cities offer window into the evolution of enterprise IoT technology.” Powering smart cities is one…

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The Power of Analytics

Data analytics are finding their value in every type of organization and line of business, even education. Universities are improving their data analytics programs using real-time dashboards. These gather and update student data profiles using multiple data points– from financial information to academic performance — to help advisers and faculty provide better support to students. This interesting topic came…

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Classifying You and I

The human sense of responsibility and role in ethics have been under scrutiny since the beginning of time. Interest in responsibility has crossed domains as diverse as moral responsibility, leadership, social behavior, and education. Science Trends brought this interesting topic to us in their article, “The Mode Of Responsibility As An Individual Characteristic: Creating A Taxonomy…

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Educational Opportunities in 2020

The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) has released their 2020 calendar of educational events. 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 it. Starting in January 2020, there are two quality offerings to start your year off in the right…

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Taxonomy and Color Charts

Classification comes in many forms and on many topics…and in many colors. This interesting topic came to us from The Washington Post in their article, “This ‘color bible’ informed Darwin (and inspired some seriously pricey paint).” During Charles Darwin’s time on the HMS Beagle’s naturalist, he collected more than 1,500 animal and plant specimens and…

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Emerging Technologies Role in Business

Many types of businesses are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) in their business operations – including financial and marketing facets. Recently, Prudential revamped its marketing organization with the goal of leveraging data science and analytics more effectively. Digital Insurance brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Prudential reorients marketing around AI,…

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Data Consistency is Key to Data Quality

The explosion of data that comes with artificial intelligence (AI) has some concerned about the security and quality of that data. This interesting topic came to us from Barron’s in their article, “2020: Get Your Data House in Order.” This is an unanticipated consequence of AI and data analytics popularity. Even though there is much…

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AI and Semantic Search

AlphaSense is the leading artificial intelligence (AI)-based search engine for market intelligence, enabling investment firms and corporations to find the critical data points they need to drive strategic decisions. Their recent announcement of leadership changes is expected to drive business growth. This interesting topic came to us from MarTech Series in their article, “AlphaSense Announces Key…

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Diversity in Tech and Experts

New tech is challenging for any business. For the government, maybe a little more so. This interesting information came to our attention from Nextgov in their article, “Diverse Perspectives Are Critical When Deploying Emerging Tech, Officials Say.” Government leaders have the added challenge of linking personnel with diverse perspectives and expertise in their efforts to…

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