Voila! It’s Magic
A combination of advancements in cognitive computing, graph databases, visualizations, and data discovery have resulted in an amazing reduction in the delivery time of analytics results. Visual querying uses interactive visualizations that enable users to look at and select the relevant data for questions, which allows the underlying systems to write the code necessary to perform…
Read MoreMaking the Most of Your DAM System
Content is valuable. More and more content is digital-based and protecting it while providing quick access is the challenge. Martech Advisor brought this information to us in their article, “Managing Digital Assets Successfully: Four Essential Steps.” There are digital assets management (DAM) programs available to help with storage, indexing and findability. However, surveys show that only about…
Read MoreBig Picture Management
What is information lifecycle management? It is the practice of applying certain policies to effective information management. This includes every phase of a record from its beginning to its end. And while it is generally applied to information that fits the classic definition of a record, it applies to any and all informational assets. This interesting topic came to us…
Read MoreProtecting Assets
Data is like gold. Gold that is alive and moving. Corporate-created data is emerging, growing and evolving at a rate of unparalleled proportions. Information Age brought this news to us in their article, “9 tactics for getting a firm grip on data.” As the volume of data multiplies on a daily basis, organizations are clambering to learn…
Read MorePublishing Reports Show Growth
The United States book and journal publishing industry generated $27.78 billion in net revenue for 2015. This represents 2.71 billion units. The American Association of Publishers brought this interesting news to our attention in their release, “U.S. Publishing Industry’s Annual Survey Reveals Nearly $28 Billion in Revenue in 2015.” StatShot Annual is a yearly statistical survey of…
Read MoreWearing Technology
Fitbits and Apple watches are a common sight, but today’s wearables are expected to look quite different in the future. This interesting information came from eWeek in their article, “Wearables Hype Fading, Future Devices to Take New Forms: Report.” Wearables, such as smartwatches and fitness trackers, have been very popular in the last two years with…
Read MoreLearn More About Metadata Management
The DATAVERSITY Training Center is offering courses in metadata management with educator Donna Burbank, a recognized industry expert in information management with over 20 years of experience in data management, metadata management, and enterprise architecture. The Metadata Management Learning Plan is a collection of six online courses designed to drive you through the processes of understanding…
Read MoreUsing Semantic Markup
The data that is hidden beneath the surface of books includes semantic markup, which is an important part of the publishing process. Digital Book World brought this news to us in their article, “Why Semantics? How Ebook Markup Is a Sign of a Publisher’s Health.” What is semantic markup? It is a method of marking or…
Read MoreAccess Innovations Completes Phase One of Project with Leading Oncology Association
Access Innovations, Inc., recently was engaged by the American Society for Clinical Oncology® (ASCO), the world’s leading professional organization representing physicians who care for people with cancer, for thesaurus work, and is pleased to announce the completion of phase one of the project. ASCO currently publishes three journals, including the Journal of Clinical Oncology, with…
Read MoreMonographs in the Digital World
A daughter’s interest in monographs spurred her mother to learn more than she ever thought she needed to about this declining literary form. This interesting information came to us from Against the Grain in their article, “Reading and Writing Monographs: the Dual Role of Researchers and the Demand for Dual Formats.” The long-form scholarly monograph is…
Read More