Posts Tagged ‘Data security’
Happy Birthday GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulation became the law of the land this time last year. Whether you are hosting birthday celebrations for this data protection and privacy ruler or not, it has certainly impacted some of the most basic of organizations’ functions. This interesting topic came to us from Information Management in their article, “One year old,…
Read MoreMachine and Deep Learning
Machine learning uses algorithms to turn a data set into a predictive model. Seems simple, but to many it is still complicated. This interesting information came to us from InfoWorld in their article, “Machine learning algorithms explained.” Machine learning and deep learning have been widely embraced, but very misunderstood. Machine learning is the best tool to…
Read MoreBuilding a Blockchain Taxonomy
The Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) is working with research organizations, industry consortiums and businesses, including Microsoft, to create a blockchain-neutral business-focused Token Taxonomy Framework. This interesting news came to us from Computer World in their article, “Coming soon: A token taxonomy to define the world of blockchain.” The group is working to universally define in non-technical terms what…
Read MoreBlockchain is Changing Retail
In its simplest definition, blockchain is a time-stamped series of immutable record of data that is managed by cluster of computers not owned by any single entity. Each of these blocks of data are secured and bound to each other using cryptographic principles. What makes it so unique is that it has no central authority —…
Read MoreData Analytics and Big Data
Analytics platforms can help users gather, analyze and leverage valuable data that can drive improvements and efficiencies in operations. Everyone deals with data, but in the case of government, we are talking about huge amounts of data. This interesting information came to us from FedTech in their article, “How to Unleash the Power of Data Analytics.” Data…
Read MoreBig Data to Smart Data
More and more data processing tools and next-generation technologies are being developed as various benefits are being realized. In the process, data analytics is also getting more popular. This interesting information came to our attention from Analytics Insight in their release, “Augmented Analytics to Recast Big Data to Smart Data for Improved Insights.” To continue thriving…
Read MoreBuilding It Right From the Start
We are overflowing with data, but is it useful data? That is a question posed recently at IBM’s Think Gov Conference. In today’s information revolution, federal agencies collect and disseminate heaps of data by the hour, or maybe by the minute. Is it helpful? Nextgov brought this topic to us in their article, “Agencies Can Do Better…
Read MoreData Warehouse and Machine Learning
A logical data warehouse is an architectural layer that sits atop the usual data warehouse store of persistent data. The logical layer provides several mechanisms for viewing data in the warehouse store and elsewhere across an enterprise without relocating and transforming data ahead of view time. Information Management brought this interesting information to our attention in…
Read MoreAdjusting 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…
Read MoreData Governance and Business Intelligence
Data governance is crucial to organizations in order to consolidate and safeguard the investments made in the data by an organization as a whole. A data governance program can take many forms and it can focus on topics like data definition and standards, data quality, privacy and security, data architecture and integration, and data warehousing. This interesting topic came…
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