Posts Tagged ‘Data’
All in On Security
Cybersecurity was a popular topic in 2017 and the new year shows no signs of that changing. The American Enterprise Institute brought this information to our attention in their article, “Cybersecurity and digital trade in 2018: Preliminary predictions.” Ransomware was a big topic over the last few years. With abundance of the Internet of Things…
Read MoreQuality Data is Useful Data
GS1 US went live in 2017 with its National Data Quality program designed to improve data accuracy for the optimal exchange of supply chain product information. GS 1 is the organization that develops and maintains global standards for business communication. The most well-known of these standards is the barcode. DATAVERSITY brought this interesting information to us in their article,…
Read MoreCyberattacks on Smart Phones
Cybersecurity is permeating every corner of our lives. The threat of cyberattacks are not only limited to your computer anymore. The next target is probably in your pocket. This interesting information came to us from CNet in their article, “Your smartphones are getting more valuable for hackers.” For hackers, your smart phone has access to everything…
Read MoreKeep Your Social Safe
Social media has its benefits — on a personal basis, you can connect with friends and family regardless of geographic location; professionally, especially for non-profit organizations, it is an effective avenue to share your mission and engage with your target audience. However, social media has its downsides, and more than ever, those involve scams. ZD…
Read MoreWorkplace Environments Using AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace may mean different things to everyone. For those who are in denial, AI is likely already there in one form or fashion. CMS Wire brought this news to us in their article, “The AI-Based Intelligent Workplace Is Closer Than You Think.” Gartner reports that 85 percent of information in a company…
Read MoreSemantic Data and Graph Databases Together
One of the fastest growing areas in data management is the graph database. It uses graph structures for semantic queries. A key concept of the system is the graph which directly relates data items in the store and allows data in the store to be linked together directly. Tech Target brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Graph technology rivals…
Read MoreWomen in the Data World
March is Women’s History Month and we want to honor that by looking at the future. DATAVERSITY brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Building the Future of Women in Data.” Careers involving data expertise are soaring. Technological advances are made each and every day. One report predicts that by 2020, the…
Read MoreTwo Sides of the Story
We talk a lot about the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the business world as well as in our personal lives–the ease and efficiency it brings to any project, as well as the insights it can provide with much more speed than the human brain. However, there are many professionals who are concerned about…
Read MoreWhat Story Does the Data Tell?
After the Ebola pandemic in 2013-14 where more than 11,000 people died, an independent review panel deemed the response sluggish and ineffective. Out of that report, health researchers are looking to become more proactive, by using machine learning to identify potential hot spots and even predict future outbreaks. The Department of Defense (DOD) is among the organizations…
Read MoreWhat Diversity Looks Like
Lack of diversity in any industry is troubling. Within the book publishing industry, both in terms of the composition of the workforce and the types of books being produced, diversity is a trending topic. Publisher’s Weekly brought this subject to our attention in their article, “‘People of Color in Publishing’: Striving for More Industry Diversity.” Publishing…
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