Data Management Tool at Your Fingertips
There are many options in the world of reference data management (RDM) tools. The source article seeks to help organizations weigh through the various options available to them. We want to highlight a couple of those options. You can read through the comprehensive list for the comprehensive list. Information Management brought this information to us in…
Read MoreThe Difference in Attitudes Towards Technology
Protecting your personal data has never been more important. However, not everyone understands the threats in the same way and others ignore their role and responsibility in their own protection. A recent survey shows that baby boomers (birthdates early-to-mid 1940s to early 1960s) and millennials (1980s to early 2000s) unsurprisingly disagree in their attitudes toward…
Read MoreGarbage In, Garbage Out
Quality is important whether we are talking about fabric, craftsmanship or data. Data technologies and data assets have no meaning without quality. DATAVERSITY brought this news to us in their article, “Data Quality in the Enterprise.” While data management professionals have been focused on refining the data analysis and reporting platforms, the quality of data has…
Read MoreEase of Access
With data breaches seemingly a daily occurrence, it shouldn’t surprise us that 80 percent of breaches involve the exploitation of privileged access. This interesting information came to us from Gov Info Security in their article, “Changing the Conversation About Privileged Access.” Recent research indicates that in several high-profile breaches, including those affecting Anthem, Sony and Home Depot,…
Read More2018 Annual Professional & Scholarly Publishing Conference Registration is Open
Registration is now open for the Professional & Scholarly Publishing (PSP) 2018 Annual Conference and Pre-Conference. The best discounts will be had when you register early. The theme this year is Data, Diversity, and Discovery: How Professional & Scholarly Publishing is Accelerating Change & Growth. The event is scheduled for February 7-9, 2018 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Washington, DC. A …
Read MoreGender Bias in Scientific Publishing
Scientists strive to be objective in their peer review of grant applications and manuscript submissions. However, the threat to objectivity comes from all humans because they are all susceptible to biases in decision-making. But does this bias differ based on gender? This topic was brought to us by The Scholarly Kitchen in their post,”Gender Bias…
Read MoreDiscerning Data
The volume of data being created today is overwhelming, but wait, its even scarier. It is expected to increase ten-fold in less than a decade. Network World brought this information to us in their article, “Not all information is created equal: Unlocking the huge potential of smart data.” While the amount of data may be growing…
Read MoreFBI Data Center Begins Construction
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently announced they were breaking ground on a new data center in Pocatello, Idaho. This comes as a milestone in the efforts to consolidate and optimize their Data Center infrastructure, information, and services. This broadly focused multi-year IT transformation will strengthen cybersecurity for all Department of Justice components that will…
Read MoreDigital Marketing Manager Needed
To be as helpful as possible to those in the fields of taxonomy, 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 MoreMetadata’s Role in Finding Data
Metadata impacts every part of the enterprise and is key to helping making content findable. Participate in the free webinar titled, The Value of Metadata, to learn more about this valuable tool. The webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, November 7 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) and is sponsored by Mark Logic. Matt Turner, Chief Technology Officer, Media and Entertainment at…
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