Malware Attack Leaves Some Concerned
The tax accounting software and cloud services company, Wolters Kluwer, was victim of a malware attack that begin shutting down access to vast databases of tax return information last week, with downtime stretching on for two days. This interesting information came to us from CNBC in their article, “A malware attack against accounting software giant…
Read MoreFinding Data
A digital asset management (DAM) system is used for organizing, storing, and retrieving rich media and managing digital rights and permissions. Findability is key for a comprehensive and productive DAM system. This can’t happen without metadata. CMS Wire brought this topic to our attention in their article, “Metadata Makes the DAM.” When it comes to content,…
Read MoreNames Are Important
In the 18th century, Carl Linnaeus published a system for classifying living things, which has been developed into the modern classification system. People have always given names to things that they see, but Linnaeus was the first scientist to develop a hierarchal naming structure that conveyed information both about what the species was and also its closest relatives. Today…
Read MoreUnderstanding Taxonomies
What used to be insider language in the information science industry, ontologies and taxonomies are becoming more frequent in the average vernacular. This could be due to semantics and linked data also becoming more common. Forbes brought this interesting and familiar topic to our attention in their article, “Taxonomies vs. Ontologies.” Now that they are more…
Read MoreWhat the Future Holds
Predictive modeling is a process that uses data mining and probability to forecast outcomes. The outcomes may be in the financial world or the outcome of a disease management plan. 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…
Read MoreMachine and Deep Learning
Machine learning uses algorithms to turn a data set into a predictive model. Seems simple, but to many it is still complicated. This interesting information came to us from InfoWorld in their article, “Machine learning algorithms explained.” Machine learning and deep learning have been widely embraced, but very misunderstood. Machine learning is the best tool to…
Read MoreTechnology and Gender Issues
Gender inequity and pay gaps exist in every field of work, but science and technology probably fight the hardest battle in getting women interested in emerging technologies. Information Management brought this interesting information to us in their article, “AI’s toughest challenge – Encouraging more women data scientists.” The artificial intelligence (AI) industry, however, just might…
Read MoreTechnology and Digital Media
In this world of visual digital media moving and being shared at the speed of sound, connectivity has definitely been improved, but it comes with some concerns. Visual media manipulation technologies have also evolved, giving amateurs and experts alike the tools to realistically manipulate media for potentially nefarious ends. This interesting information came to us from…
Read MoreTechnology and Deployed Employees
Working remotely from home has long been seen as a perk to a position. The assumed responsible behavior was a sign from your supervisors that you could be trusted to be as productive, or more, without physical supervision. Many employees would forego a monetary raise for this opportunity. This interesting topic came to us from…
Read MoreBanks and Machine Learning
Machine learning is a method of data analysis that automates analytical model building. As a branch of artificial intelligence (AI), it is based on the idea that systems can learn from data, identify patterns and make decisions with minimal human intervention. The use of machine learning has increased across the financial services industry, although problems such…
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