The Time for Data Modeling
Data modeling is the process of documenting a complex software system design as an easily understood diagram. Typically this is done using text and symbols to represent the way data needs to flow. It is often seen as a cumbersome process, but an important one. At least it used to be. Forbes brought this interesting topic to…
Read MoreData Security and AI
R9B is a provider of cybersecurity products and services. Recently, they announced a strategic partner investment into Champion Technology. PRNewswire brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “R9B Introduces Artificial Intelligence-Based Expert System to HUNT Operations.” The companies will form a technology partnership to leverage DarkLight’s knowledge framework to optimize and cross-correlate data…
Read MoreFrom the Mouths of Babes
Researchers from MIT have developed a semantic parser that learns through observation to more closely mimic a child’s language-acquisition process. This has potential to greatly extend computing’s capabilities. Science Daily brought this interesting information to us in their article, “Machines that learn language more like kids do.” In computing, learning language is the task of syntactic…
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence of Today and Tomorrow
Artificial intelligence (AI) has permeated all aspects of our lives. It is no longer just part of the science fiction fantasy world. It has evolved and progressed to the point we depend on it more than we even realize. Now, IT professionals are predicting that the third wave of AI has arrived. The Global Coin Report…
Read MoreDon’t Be a Turkey
You know how much I like finding odd and unique taxonomies. I find it comforting to know that taxonomies exist in all parts of our lives, not just information science or biology. So imagine my glee when I discovered “Design Research: A Thanksgiving Taxonomy“, brought to us by Dennis Cheatham. This taxonomy is based on Terrence Love’s Meta-Theoretical Structure…
Read MoreTechnology in HR
With the government actively promoting digital transformation, all types of organizations are quickly adopting forward-thinking digital initiatives. This is true in their financial departments, as well as their human resources. Human Resources Online brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Driving the HR function through technology.” Finding the right talent is an ongoing…
Read MoreNLP in Publishing
Academic publisher, Taylor & Francis, is developing natural language processing technology to help machines understand books and journals. The goal is two-fold: to improve customers’ online experiences and create new tools to make the company more efficient. This interesting information came to our attention from The Bookseller in their article, “Taylor & Francis is bringing AI to academic…
Read MoreTaxonomy of Cyber Attack Effects
You would think that the dangers and negative repercussions of cyber attacks are obvious, but maybe not so completely. This interesting topic came to us from EurekAlert! in their article, “At least 57 negative impacts from cyber-attacks.” The researchers from Kent’s School of Computing and the Department of Computer Science at the University of Oxford…
Read MoreTaxonomies Reveal Secrets
Data and the insights that come with it are a hot topic these days, especially in the world of publishing. This interesting topic came to us from Ad Exchanger in their article, “A Rich Taxonomy Is Key To Publisher Insights.” However, often overlooked in this discussion are taxonomies and the insight that they can provide. Taxonomies…
Read MoreShades of Grey
When it’s not black or white, it falls into the many shades of grey. For academic publishing, that is referred to as grey literature. Grey literature stands for manifold document types produced on all levels of government, academics, business and industry in print and electronic formats that are protected by intellectual property rights, of sufficient quality…
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