Adjusting the Data Tools

Much is changing in the eLearning world. New possibilities are being created from using big data that could prove useful if it results in meaningful change. Big data and associated learning analytics can help design more personalized courses, which should increase learner satisfaction and engagement. Inside BIG DATA brought this interesting topic to our attention in…

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Data Analytics in the Customer Service World

Data analytics have come into their own. They are being used in new and exciting ways across a variety of industries. Information Age brought this interesting topic to us in their article, “A look at data analytics trends for 2019.” Data analytics is the science of analyzing raw data in order to make conclusions about that…

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Open Source Data Processing Tool

A free data processing tool called simply “Dave” has been released. It is a MATLAB toolbox that allows rapid evaluation of signals, pattern recognition and data visualization when processing huge datasets. This interesting topic came to us from Phys.org in their article, “Open source software helps researchers extract key insights from huge sensor datasets.” The free…

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New Approach to Classifying

Blue Brain Project has announced a new system for distinguishing cell types in the brain. It represents an algorithmic classification method that the researchers say will benefit the entire field of neuroscience. ReliaWire brought this interesting topic to our attention in their article, “An Objective Classification Algorithm For Brain Cells.” For for the past century, scientists…

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Bad Data

In a world of big data, bad data is becoming more and more common. Part of the issue is fueled by the technology we use to help manage and organize that data. In our rush to be more on-demand, personalized and data-science-powered, we’ve embraced cloud computing, social connectedness and analytics. We all agree that every…

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Pharmacognosy is Making Content Findable

The pharmaceutical industry is finding natural products a source of chemical and biological inspiration. Science Trends brought this interesting topic to us in their article, “Pharmacognosy In The Digital Era.” Pharmacognosy is defined as the study of biologically active natural products and their uses by humans for healing purposes. Though you may not have heard of…

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Alexa, What is IoT?

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, objects, animals or even people that are provided with unique identifiers and the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction. IoT has changed the world of connections in a substantial way. It has evolved…

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AI in Reality

Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere, or at least the term is and one of the earliest adoptions has been speech to text, for example in call centers. Networks Asia brought this topic to our attention in their article, “Artificial intelligence: how much is hype and how much is reality?” AI enables the speech of both the…

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Data Governance, Catalogs and Lakes

New products are focusing on machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) add-ons that help automate some aspects of data governance. Tech Target brought this interesting topic to our attention in their article, “Data catalog software takes on data lakes, privacy laws.“ Data governance has been impacted by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other…

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Finding the Right Balance on Compliance

With the proliferation of data being produced, there should be no surprise that companies today are overwhelmed with data. The real-time connectivity provided by digitalization has created a business environment where every enterprise is more closely linked to its customers, partners, and suppliers than ever before. This interesting information came to us from Enterprise Innovation…

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