Can Taxonomies Evolve?
I recently read an article about a debate around the appropriate pieces of what is classified as a sandwich. No, I am not joking. Jimmy Dean is petitioning the Merriam Webster dictionary to remove bread from the definition of sandwich. This obvious marketing ploy included this response: ”Just as we adapt and introduce new products to…
Read MoreData & Information Architect Opportunity in South Africa
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.…
Read MoreKnowledge Graphs in Healthcare
Knowledge graphs are often referred to in technology articles, but does everyone understand what they are and how they can be used? This interesting topic came to us from Pool Party in their blog post, “Knowledge Graphs and AI in the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Industry (Part 1).” First of all, knowledge graph is a knowledge base. It…
Read MoreGiving Your Taxonomy Extended Life
Taxonomies are critical to comprehensive data management. Indexing data against a strong standards-based taxonomy enables effective findability for years to come. However, the work doesn’t stop when the taxonomy is built. KM World brought this topic to us in their article, “Best Practices for Taxonomy Governance.” To remain relevant and helpful, taxonomies must be maintained.…
Read MoreDigital Publishing Plateauing
E-books were once considered the answer to saving trees and making reading fun again. In a world where we do everything online, it felt appropriate. However, some interesting shifts in trends are causing many to wonder if e-books are on the decline. This interesting topic came to us from the Observer in their article, “Are E-Books Finally…
Read MoreMachine Learning and Predictive Analytics
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) recently awarded DECISIVE ANALYTICS Corporation (DAC) a contract to implement semantic machine learning algorithms for the Advanced Geospatial Analytics program. PR Newswire brought this news to us in their article, “DECISIVE ANALYTICS to Implement Semantic Machine Learning Algorithms for NGA Advanced Geospatial Analytics.” The plan is for DAC to learn an…
Read MoreTaxonomies Create Consistency
A strong taxonomy is critical to making your content findable, regardless of what that content or subject may be. AdWeek brought this interesting topic to us in their article, “5 Considerations to Keep in Mind When Choosing Between Retainer and Deliverable-First.” A robust taxonomy allows for consistency, transparency and data analysis within an organization. By organizing all data…
Read MoreThe Worst of the Worst
There are many things weighing heavy on the minds of hospital leaders. It might surprise you to find the top two are severe weather and cyberattacks, based on a recent survey. Becker’s IT & CIO Report brought this interesting topic to us in their article, “Severe weather, cyberattacks top list of hospital safety concerns.” Rave Mobile…
Read MoreFoundation for Findability
Archiving and saving memories exists in our every day lives, both at home and at work. We create memories in a variety of ways. From social media interactions to charge card receipts to correspondence, documenting our lives begins with determining value. The Gleaner out of Wisconsin brought this subject to our attention in their article, “Preserving…
Read MorePrecision Medicine Based on Ontologies
Ontologies are systematic descriptions of knowledge that allow for integration and analysis of lots of data. In other words, big data. This interesting topic came to us from KTVZ from Oregon in their article, “OSU: Big data helping improve diagnoses, treatment.” When it comes to medical data, patients are now being more precisely diagnosed and treated,…
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