Posts Tagged ‘Metadata’
Access Innovations Delivers Indexing System for PLI
Access Innovations, Inc., provider of Data Harmony software solutions, is proud to announce the release of a new document indexing and repository system for the Practising Law Institute (PLI). PLI contracted Access Innovations, Inc. to create an Indexing Platform and Taxonomy Term Management system as an integrated solution. In addition, PLI sought to enhance its…
Read MoreLegislating Metadata
Metadata has long been considered a source of information desired by those in power. Metadata is the information recorded by the cell phone service provider when you make a call or use the internet. It can include information such as where you are, whom you called or texted, how long you talked for, how frequently…
Read MoreMetadata Proves Its Worth
Most storage systems use metadata. For file-based storage systems, the file name, date of creation, modification date and user ID associated with the file are considered metadata. This is used to help users locate files and have an understanding of when files were created and updated. It is all about findability. Tech Target brought this…
Read MoreClass What?
How would you organize all the world’s information? The breadth and width of that content would take your breath away. Wouldn’t it be the same as Wikipedia? During the early part of its development, Wikidata used a hierarchical taxonomy to organize its data entries. The system was called GND—a German initialism, Gemeinsame Normdatei, which translates to “Integrated Authority…
Read MoreMetadata Being Unlawfully Collected Again
In 2013, the National Security Agency (NSA) was exposed for collecting phone metadata for years, using it to track terrorism suspects and others. Fast forward six years and once again the NSA is found to be collecting unauthorized call and text message data last fall. Apple Insider brought this news to us in their article, “NSA…
Read MoreThe Power of Metadata
Saving the world with metadata is a huge claim, but not necessarily an unreasonable one. This interesting topic came to us from The Scholarly Kitchen in their article, “Better Metadata Could Help Save The World.” With big topics like climate change, hunger, poverty, disease, and so much more, research data has never been more important.…
Read MoreMetadata, Taxonomies and AI
High quality metadata can play an important role in improving enterprise search results. CMS Wire brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Using AI for Metadata Creation.” This isn’t a new discovery, but convincing people to consistently apply quality metadata has been a challenge. One solution is to automate metadata’s creation, using…
Read MoreFinding Data
A digital asset management (DAM) system is used for organizing, storing, and retrieving rich media and managing digital rights and permissions. Findability is key for a comprehensive and productive DAM system. This can’t happen without metadata. CMS Wire brought this topic to our attention in their article, “Metadata Makes the DAM.” When it comes to content,…
Read MoreTechnology and Digital Media
In this world of visual digital media moving and being shared at the speed of sound, connectivity has definitely been improved, but it comes with some concerns. Visual media manipulation technologies have also evolved, giving amateurs and experts alike the tools to realistically manipulate media for potentially nefarious ends. This interesting information came to us from…
Read MoreBad Data Costs
Data plays an important role in any business, allowing them to improve targeting, optimize internal operations, and successfully drive innovation. However, as businesses look to adopt the latest technologies, the accuracy and quality of data has never been more important. Poor data quality negatively impacts business creating both long and short-term issues which impact your…
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