Data Models and Pointers
A data model is an abstract model that organizes elements of data, and standardizes how they relate to one another as well as to properties of the real world entities. In a hierarchical model, data is organized into a tree-like structure, implying a single parent for each record. Record access is done by navigating downward through the data structure using pointers combined with…
Read MoreSemantic Technology To Enhance Visual Identification
Researchers have developed a technique that could allow deep learning algorithms to learn the visual features of images in a self-supervised fashion, without the need for annotations by human researchers. Tech Explore brought this information to us in their article, “A new machine learning strategy that could enhance computer vision.” The Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona,…
Read MoreMetadata in Storage
Data storage is an issue for any organization. The type of data can make a difference in the needs and solutions tailored to fit the situation, but it is always a challenge. TV Technology brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “WGBH’s Object Storage-Based Archive Illustrates The Power Of Metadata.” Boston’s WGBH-TV…
Read MoreAmazon Reports Data Leaks
Amazon recently announced that it was investigating suspected internal leaks of confidential information by its employees for bribes. The Wall Street Journal brought this alarming information to our attention in their article, “Amazon Investigates Employees Leaking Data for Bribes.” As an avid and frequent user of Amazon, I admit this caused my internal alarms to…
Read MoreNew Partnership Improves Academic Library Access
SAGE Publishing recently acquired Lean Library and its associated products to promote the value of the academic library to patrons. This interesting information came to us from Sage Publishing in their article, “SAGE Publishing acquires Lean Library to bring library services into the patrons’ workflow.” In research and academic libraries, getting access to databases with licensed material…
Read MoreAcademic Publishers Aren’t the Villains
In Argentina many local scientific journals are open-access. Public universities and libraries don’t typically have the resources to pay the rates that major publishers are requiring. Therefore, some folks have gotten a little creative with their approach. This interesting information came to us from The Guardian in their article, “Who are the real pirates in academic…
Read MoreThird-Party Developers Facing New Challenges
After the news that the data analytics firm Cambridge Analytica had improperly used tens of millions of users’ data for ad targeting, Facebook was made clear that it would make significant changes to its developer platform. This resulted in a pause on the app review process, as well as a number of API endpoints. Venture Beat…
Read MoreData-Driven Visionaries
The Leader’s Data Manifesto was originally unveiled at the Enterprise Data World 2017 Conference. The manifesto counts hundreds of signatories at this point, expressing their support of its vision for data and information to be truly valued and managed as a business asset. DATAVERSITY brought this topic to our attention in their article, “The Leader’s Data Manifesto: Time to Focus…
Read MoreSocial Media Safety
Facebook continues to work on making its platform safer and more secure for users. After the 2016 election fiasco and the following hearings and inquiries the social media giant is using various approaches to censor and verify content. This interesting news came to us from Engadget in their article, “Facebook’s ‘Rosetta’ AI can extract text from a…
Read MoreMetadata Specialist Needed in London
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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