Comprehensive Search
Google search has made it possible to look for information not just based on text, but also including websites, images, videos, books, locations, etc., using the same Google search engine. Not everyone may find this information useful, but for those who work with images, graphics, and copyright infringements, it is a huge help. We found…
Read MoreThe Ghosts of Concepts Future
The bell struck twelve. The Phantom slowly, gravely, silently, approached. … It was shrouded in a deep black garment, which concealed its head, its face, its form, and left nothing of it visible save one outstretched hand. But for this it would have been difficult to detach its figure from the night, and separate it from…
Read MorePeace of Mind
The end of the year brings with it resolutions and regrets. On a personal level, many of both of those include fitness. What about your digital fitness? Any resolutions there? This interesting information came to us from Beta News in their article, “New Year’s resolutions for those in IT.” Some resolutions may include the cloud. It seems…
Read MoreThe Future of Things
The Internet of Things is talked about a lot these days. Companies have been figuring out how to tie various types of devices and data to the Internet. Beyond using smartphones and tablets, the Internet of Things is moving into household appliances, vehicles, etc. DATAVERSITY brought this interesting topic to our attention in their article, “According to…
Read MoreLooking for the Data
The Perseus Book Group and R. R. Donnelley have partnered together to improve the management and distribution of the metadata of Perseus titles and those of its 600 publisher distribution clients. Publishers Weekly brought this news to us in their article, “Perseus, R.R. Donnelley Team Up to Create Global Metadata Platform.” The new joint metadata platform…
Read MoreProof Might Be Needed
Document management is essential for any organization, but none more than the medical industry. Documents and records serve as proof that your medical device company uses compliant document management practices when designing, developing, and manufacturing health industry products. Quality Digest brought this news to our attention in their article, “Top Three Document Management Tips for Medical Device…
Read MoreEngaging the Digital Customer
Digital media technology firm Komli Media has launched a new company focusing on mobile app re-engagement for marketers. The Economic Times brought this news to our attention in their article, “Digital media technology firm Komli Media launches new company.” The new company, RevX, has built a core set of performance advertising technologies in the programmatic and mobile…
Read MoreIntelligent Technology
Remember when you could type metadata into a search field and not get results that included NSA? Linux Gizmos brought this information to our attention in their article, “Google releases Cloud Vision API with demo for Pi-based robot.” Recently Google released a preview of its Cloud Vision API for tasks like identifying objects and faces,…
Read MoreMetadata Being Used in the War on Terror
Marco Rubio was recently quoted as saying “Metadata alone is not going to solve all the problems, but it is an important piece of a bigger puzzle that allows you to disrupt potential terrorist plots.” CNN Politics brought this interesting information to us in their article, “Rubio defends vote against banning people on watch lists from buying…
Read MoreUsing Taxonomies to Organize Associations
as·so·ci·a·tion (ə-sō′sē-ā′shən) We use taxonomies and ontologies to organize document collections. But controlled vocabularies (of a sort) are also used to organize the aisles in a grocery or hardware store, clothes in the closet, and your kitchen. In the last two cases, the subject matter expert (SME) is definitely you! If you are more comfortable…
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