Do the Clouds Need Standardizing?
Some would say the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) framework is technology-driven more than business-driven, since it is driven by blades, SANs, virtualization, etc. However, after reading the NIST document on Guidelines on Security and Privacy in Public Cloud Computing (PDF), one blogger wonders if technology has left them behind.
Read MoreKnowledge – From Plato to Python
As I sit here in the last day of the DHUG, I am completed fascinated as I listen to Margie Hlava, President of Access Innovations, speak about The Theory of Knowledge. Touching on philosophy from Plato to St. Augustine to Occam, Descartes and so on, this listener is hooked. With a quick observation of those in the room – leaning forward to hear more points, scribbling notes, nodding of heads and the occasional chuckle to referencing such great philosophers as Monty Python – I am not alone.
Read MoreClaims of Search Results Stolen, or Borrowed
After operating their own CSI-like sting, Google claims that Microsoft’s search product, Bing is copying their indexed search results as their own. Microsoft says they aren’t doing anything wrong.
Read MoreSyndicIT and DocuSign Create Seamless Integration
SyndicIT has completed a seamless integration with DocuSign’s electronic signature service. Now SyndicIT provides end-to-end document processing from creation to signature and ultimately, cloud-based digital storage.
Read MoreTaxonomy Helps Community Access Services
Michigan residents can now access hard-to-find resources by using a new Central Michigan 211 Information Referral. Answering questions regarding area human services now requires less staff time because of the comprehensive taxonomy used to operate the call center.
Read MoreScience.Gov Beefs Up Content
February 10, 2011 – According to the USA.gov for Science site, “THOMAS Has Been Added to the Basic Search!”. This newest addition to the Science.gov database provides legislative information from the Library of Congress. Legislation from both the 112th Congress (2011-2012) and the 111th Congress (2009-2010) is available.
Read MoreData Alignment Directly affects the P&L
Ontology Systems and Capgemini Italia team to build and deliver Enterprise Data Alignment (EDA) solutions for Communication Service Providers (CSPs). The result allows them to search and align customer knowledge across their operational systems.
Read MoreData Harmony 3.8 Beta Released at Users Group Meeting
This week I am attending the Data Harmony Users Group Meeting in Albuquerque. Though the weather has been disappointing (snow in the desert?), the amount and quality of information has not been in the least. This meeting is serving as the launch of Data Harmony 3.8 Beta and there are many updated features to share.
Read MoreeDiscovery Streamlines Data Access
Precise, Inc, provider of eDiscovery solutions and trial support services, has announced the launch of the eDiscovery Box. Collaborating with Digital Reef to change how eDiscovery services are accessed by the legal community, eDiscovery Box clients have flexibility to select the exact services they need in order to address specific project requirements.
Read MorearXiv Partners with EBSCO
arXiv has joined the EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) entourage to make their content more visible. This e-print service that is a Cornell University product, offers an archive of scientific papers. Now, metadata from arXiv will be added to the EDS Base Index.
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