Digital Publisher Reaches Milestone
The Financial Times has secured more revenue from digital than print, making it the first mainstream UK newspaper to be able to describe itself as a truly “digital content business.” The Guardian brought this news to us in their article, “The Financial Times passes another major digital milestone.” In times where everyone is pondering whether print is dead…
Read MoreMore Than Data Lost
We have all heard about Yahoo’s recent data hack. They revealed they had been hacked in 2014 and over 500 million accounts were the victims of username and password theft. This announcement came as Verizon was negotiating the purchase of Yahoo to the tune of $4.8 billion dollars. Apparently this crisis has discounted the deal as Verizon…
Read MoreThe Oxymoron of Fake News
Much focus is on the validity of news these days and even more questions as to why it’s so prevalent. This interesting information came to us from Information Today Europe in their article, “Fake news – the awful truth.” There are several reasons why people produce fake news stories or entirely fake news sites. Follow…
Read MoreMetadata in Health Data
Reliable metadata is the key to leveraging semantic computing and predictive analytics for better healthcare, including population health management and crisis care. Health IT Analytics brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Semantic Computing, Predictive Analytics Need Reliable Metadata.” The healthcare industry is close to the saturation point of electronic health record (EHR) adoption. This doesn’t…
Read MoreUsing Metadata Appropriately
Metadata is used for many things, even in addition to the ones the NSA uses. In publishing, one of the simplest ways online to get more hits for your book is to have good descriptive metadata. Digital Book World brought this news to us in their article, “An Introduction to Effective and Descriptive Metadata.” Descriptive metadata is…
Read MoreSecuring the Data
Cyber attacks and data breaches know no prejudice. They are willing and able to inflict their chaos on any type of business. So many believe the best defense in cyber security is an aggressive offense. This intereting topic came to us from QSR Magazine in their article, “The New Cyber Strategy.” Technological developments have created new…
Read MoreAccess Innovations, Inc. Announces DHUG 2017 Registration Open
Access Innovations, Inc., is pleased to announce that the agenda for the 2017 Data Harmony Users Group (DHUG) is posted and the meeting is open for registration. Held each February in Albuquerque, New Mexico, DHUG brings together current and prospective users of the Data Harmony software to present case studies, network, and share ideas. DHUG…
Read MoreNew Partnership Enhances Learning
Credo has a reputation as the industry leader for information literacy, critical thinking, and research solutions. Recently they announced it is contributing features and enhancements to the open edX initiative, the leading nonprofit online learning destination founded by Harvard and MIT. Library Technology Guides brought this to our attention in their release, “Credo Commits to Learning…
Read MoreThe Power of Semantics in the Future
Semantic terminology used to be considered the new thing in technology vocabulary. However, there appears to be a decrease in usage. This interesting information came to us from DATAVERSITY in their article, “2017 Trends for Semantic Web and Semantic Technologies.” There’s no denying the importance of the technologies, standards, concepts, and collaborations that define the Semantic…
Read MoreHealthcare Data in the Cloud
The cloud is positioned to be a key player in healthcare. This in spite of serious concerns about data and HIPAA rules. Forbes brought this interesting information to us in their article, “For Healthcare, Cloud Computing Comes In Measured Doses. A survey from Level 3 and HIMMS Analytics revealed a growing adoption of the cloud for a…
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