Posts Tagged ‘Metadata’
Privacy Among Metadata
Australia recently passed data retention laws that force telecommunications companies to retain some types of phone and web metadata. This data can be requested by government agencies and, in fact, has been used to investigate leaks of government information to journalists. Even though it takes a warrant to access a journalist’s metadata to identify a source,…
Read MoreDefining Analytics
Qlik has introduced a new analytics platform to support the development of custom analytics applications, including web mash-ups. Business Wire brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Qlik Introduces Developer Platform for Data Visualization and Analysis.” The Qlik® Analytics Platform is designed specifically for developers to build data-driven apps to power and differentiate…
Read MoreThe Importance of Platforms
The National Federation of Advanced Information Services (NFAIS) is offering a unique learning opportunity, titled “Platforms that Perform: Taking Your Content to the Next Level.” Your platform is important. It is the gateway to your content and has a direct impact on the findability of your data. With new platform innovations and user expectations moving…
Read MoreGet Smart
Semantics makes a practical tool for analyzing and filtering the massive quantities of big data. The capability of semantics to deal with a wide variety of data types and apply reasoning techniques is what makes it special. Learn how to turn big data into smart data at the Smart Data Conference in San Jose, CA on…
Read MoreBack by Popular Demand
The National Federation of Advanced Information Services (NFAIS) is once again offering the webinar, “Webinar: Fast Times for Information: Re-Calibrating Roles and Responsibilities.” This event is scheduled for Thursday, June 4th at 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDT. Several important shifts in technology, user expectations, and evolving roles are having a profound impact on the information…
Read MorePeek Preview
For users or potential new users of the Inspec tools, Dr. Charles Martinez, IET Inspec product manager, will review the dynamic features of the Inspec database virtually on Thursday, June 4th. He will showcase best practices and case studies on how to use the database specifically for: Retrieving multidisciplinary research; Prior art searching; and Making…
Read MoreThe Value of Social Data
Social media is no longer just about entertainment or visiting with friends. Gone are the days (mostly) when employers blocked or discouraged social media activity, because they have seen where employee participation can increase the value of opinion and contribution. All employees, regardless of their title or role, become customer service agents. TechRepublic brought this interesting…
Read MoreRecords Management on a Grand Scale
Records management is a challenging job for any organization, regardless of its size and business. However, just imagine the government’s monumental task of managing records in its many, many different departments. Secretary of State John Kerry is asking the State Department to review its records management process and look for ways to improve and streamline…
Read MoreFighting Over Data
Wearable technology continues to grow in leaps and bounds. Whether wearable digital devices are monitoring your heart rate, your activity, or your actual location with GPS, this new trend is on its way to changing how we collect and analyze data. Of course, like all emerging technologies, it is rife with turf wars. This interesting information…
Read MoreGetting It Under Control
BooksoniX is all about getting your data under control. Sounds like a huge undertaking, but in the world of publishing, managing your web-based book list can be quite the challenge. Maybe you already utilize ONIX data but it doesn’t validate properly and gets rejected by the likes of Nielsen, Bowker, and Barnes & Noble? BooksoniX runs it through their…
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