Time to Play
We learned in kindergarten that you can learn and play at the same time. So it shouldn’t be a surprise that someone has introduced an application to visualize thesaurus, taxonomies or controlled vocabularies in an entertaining manner.
Read MoreThe Power and Gift of Knowledge
Education Secretary Arne Duncan appeared on the Colbert Report this week where he stressed the importance of both preschool and post-secondary education to host Stephen Colbert. Studies have shown there is a seven to one return on investment when children attend preschool.
Read MorePresentation on Metadata at the Frankfurt Book Fair
Scope e-Knowledge Center will be presenting “Metadata – Enhancing Discoverability and Search Precision” at the Professional & Scientific Information Hot Spot stage on October 10, 2013 at the upcoming Frankfurt Book Fair.
Read MoreData, Big and Little
The IP & Science business of Thomson Reuters released Big Data and the Needs of the Pharma Industry, a whitepaper offering new strategies for managing Big Data. The focus being using an array of technologies to convert it for accessibility.
Read MoreThe Future Technology Will Make the Current Seem Simple
Computers still impress us with their intelligence and frustrate us with their stubbornness. It is common sense to us, but we often forget that technology doesn’t understand or utilize common sense.
Read MoreCollaboration Increases Access
The Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) is working with 13 libraries on three continents to beta test OCLC WorldShare Metadata Record Manager. This new feature offers new record management functionality to enhance a library’s ability to catalog its collections, including electronic, digital, and physical materials. Information Today brought this news to our attention in their article, “OCLC Working With Libraries to Test Record Management Functionality.”
Read MoreAdvanced Security Requires Additional Data Storage
Cisco has announced enhancements to its portfolio of safety and security solutions with video surveillance architectures and new IoT enabled solutions that ease management of millions of connected cameras and devices.
Read MoreBeing Prepared for Migration
LinkTek Corporation has released their LinkFixer Advanced software that allows IT and Information Management professionals to move files into OpenText Content Server and automatically fix broken links, thereby helping to avoid data loss during the migration process.
Read MoreKeeping Things Clear
In a controlled vocabulary, we strive for disambiguation, the restriction and clarification of meaning. We want to determine and clarify what exactly is meant by each term. Reading could mean a town in England or it could be a communication process. We might have the word ‘cells’, meaning biological microsystems or electrical equipment or prison housing or other things. You can have a terrorist cell. Cell is a broadly used term, and without some kind of a modifier around it, we can’t be sure what it is exactly.
Read MoreEducational Opportunities Available in October
Concept Searching released their webinar schedule for October 2013 and it includes a variety of topics such as SharePoint, Office 365, solving business challenges, IT trends, and as well as a ‘How To’ technology series. The webinars feature experts in their respective fields.
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