Meaningful Metrics

Creating meaningful metrics can be like going down a rabbit hole. There is always more data to measure and report. But it is important to remember that you don’t have to measure everything; you just have to choose what’s important and meaningful to the stakeholders and the program. DATAVERSITY brought this news to us in their…

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Neutral or Not?

Net neutrality is likely a new word for many, but it is an important one to learn more about. BBC brought this topic to our attention in their article, “Facebook, Google and start-ups oppose net neutrality U-turn.” Some technology giants have come out in strong favor that that all internet traffic should be treated equally.…

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New and Familiar Technology Trends

2018 is just around the corner and with it will come new technological advances utilizing current favorites like big data, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning. Newer technologies like blockchain and edge computing will join them in the new year. DATAVERSITY brought this news to us in their article, “Data Science Trends in 2018.” Intelligent data…

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Words Reveal Much

Words matter. They reveal who you are and reflect your character. Every child has heard the rhyme, “Sticks and stones may break my bones But names will never hurt me.” But we all know that is true. This interesting information came to us from The Herald out of Pennsylvania in their article, “Word misuse can…

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Personal Information Security Crisis

Just today I learned someone had stolen my credit card information, set up an account with my correct name, address, phone number and email address and had been charging a monthly recurring charge to my card. Despite feeling violated that my personal information is so easily had, I don’t understand their long game. Are they banking…

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Preserving History and Memory

From file cabinets to digital records, the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Publications & Records Management Center of Excellence (P&RCOE) is working hard to go paperless. The U.S. Army recently announced they are upgrading their records management system in a press release titled, “Army records management moves to 21st century.” “The way of the future is electronic…

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Access Innovations Supports the SPIE Digital Library

Society publisher moves world’s largest optics and photonics library to new site with improved design and functionality The SPIE Digital Library — the world’s largest collection of optics and photonics applied research — has been re-launched on a significantly updated and improved website, providing users with better tools for personalized research along with expanded content…

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