Posts Tagged ‘Data’
Can the Computer See More Than You?
If you have ever been a photo editor or journalist needing to write captions over and over that not only describe the photo but engage the readers, you can understand how challenging it can be. It is a matter of prioritizing between what is in an image (center or background) and what thoughts or feelings…
Read MoreDatabase Learning Opportunity
“Domain-Driven Data” is the title of the latest webinar offered by DATAVERSITY and sponsored by Cloudant. This particular webinar is scheduled for Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. EST. There are many types of databases and data analysis tools out there. Should you use a relational database? How about a key-value store? Maybe a…
Read MoreNew Archive Addition Provides Diversity
Gale is a leading provider of library resources and part of Cengage Learning. Recently they released the first part of Archives of Human Sexuality and Identity, a milestone digital program that brings together the largest collection of primary source content on gender, sexuality and identity. PR Newswire brought this interesting news to us in their article,…
Read MoreEmpowered Search
Ringgold recently announced that the 4.18 release of ScholarOne Manuscripts is now integrated in the Identify Database as an institutional authority file. Ringgold brought this news to our attention in their article, “ScholarOne Manuscripts now features Ringgold’s Identify Database for institutional affiliations.” A simple user interface enables ScholarOne’s robust application to enforce accuracy standards for the institutional…
Read MoreRight Technology for the Data
With structured and unstructured data multiplying by the moment, most technology companies are feeling the competitive pressures from all sides. Artificial intelligence technology is more and more being seen as the relief they need so badly. Fierce Finance IT brought this news to us in their article, “Will regulatory compliance drive artificial intelligence adoption?” Cognitive software,…
Read MoreBig Deal About Big Data
A recent Gartner survey found that more than 75% of companies are currently investing or planning to invest in big data initiatives over the next two years. When it comes to big data, the real opportunity for enterprises is in advanced data analytics, specifically machine learning. DATAVERSITY brought this interesting information to us in their article, “The…
Read MoreBig or Important?
Retailers have long been trying to identify tools and strategies for turning their big data into a profit center vs. an additional expense. KM World brought this interesting information to us in their article, “Retailers Harness Big Data and Big Content for Big Profits.“ Big data is a challenge for both storage and findability. Retailers are sitting…
Read MoreAnalytics Learning Opportunity
A free learning opportunity is scheduled for this week on March 9th at 2:00 p.m. EST. This webinar is sponsored by alteryx and is titled, “5 Key Self-Service Analytics and How to Get the Data.” We know organizations need the right data for effective decision making, but if aren’t able to perform self-service analytics, it…
Read MoreNew Concern for Data Security
Security is always an issue and the parameters change daily. The latest concern and risk involves ransomware. Int his new and scary scenario, hackers often destroy corporate data or encryp it for ransom instead of merely stealing it. Fortune magazine brought this topic to us in their article, “A Top Cybersecurity Firm Says Ransomware Attacks Are…
Read MoreThe Value of History
In Ireland 1922, Free State forces led the occupation of the Public Records Office of the Four Courts as part of the Battle of Dublin. As a result of the battle, there were explosions in the building and historical documents were lost to the fires. Ernie O’Malley, deemed the leader of the group, was quoted as saying…
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