Making Science Open
Similar to open source, open science is the movement to make scientific research and data accessible to all. This includes amateurs and professionals. This interesting information came to us from Phys.org in their article, “The value of the open science movement.” One of the first steps includes open access: ensuring all scientific publications are accessible free of charge.…
Read MoreAI in Data Management
Informatica recently announced a new innovation from the Informatica Intelligent Data Platform. The latest is the industry’s only end-to-end platform for data management and data-driven digital transformation – the CLAIRE Engine, the metadata-driven artificial intelligence (AI) in the Informatica Intelligent Data Platform. IT Business Net brought this news to us in their article, “Informatica Intelligent Data Platform…
Read MoreNew Strategy for Publishers
Metadata is important and has long been a priority for publishers. However, just as everything else changes, publishers are struggling to keep up with the changes in metadata. This interesting information came to us from The Bookseller in their article, “Publishers are struggling with metadata; enter BookEngine.” There are some options for help out there. One…
Read MoreMeta and Data
Metadata powers effective action on information by providing context. But for the data context to be trustworthy, effective metadata management must in place. DATAVERSITY brought this news to our attention in their article, “Fundamentals of Metadata Management.” With the Internet of Things (IOT), big data is growing exponentially, and with regulations that change on a daily…
Read MoreSemantic Power
Data is powerful; we know that. Yet not many people are aware of how much power they have at their fingertips in the information of today. Image & Data Manager brought this interesting information to us in their article, “Thing Vs. String: Is Your Data Personable?” With semantic information processing, it is now possible for a platform…
Read MoreWhat’s On Your Summer Reading List?
It’s that time of year again: summer reading! Last year I wrote about how librarians catalog, search, provide readers advice and come up with book lists. This year I want to go in a different direction. Imagine being packed into an old Chevy Suburban filled with cousins and going on road trips to the mountains. This…
Read MoreSpell What?
A colleague and I were discussing spelling bees at lunch just today. As a long time fan and childhood participant, I enjoy watching them, though I am still amazed at how the content has evolved since my youth (just a few years ago). So when I came back to my desk and read about this…
Read MoreThe Popularity of Data Science
A recent acquisition by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) has the potential to transform scientific investigation. The Scholarly Kitchen brought this interesting information to us in their article, “What the Acquisition of Meta Means for Scholarly Publishers.” No one is really surprised at the acquisition of Meta as data and data science has piqued much interest. By working…
Read MoreGoverning Data
Data governance is a term that is thrown around quite a bit. It is the process of quality control for data. Governance ensures that data that is entered and collected meets specific standards, integrity constraints, and the rules and regulations to which the organization is bound. This interesting information came to our attention by Formtek in their…
Read MoreWhat It Means To Be Connected
In 2014, Gartner predicted that the Internet of Things (IoT) will thoroughly disrupt the data center. IoT devices generate torrents of data. It is predicated to reach approximately 8.4 billion devices this year. DATAVERSITY brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “How Data Centers Have Evolved to Support the Internet of Things.” So where does…
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