Posts Tagged ‘Metadata’
Semantic Technology Used to Map Culture
A new tool has been developed that allows you to view a map of what is deemed “important” on Wikipedia. This interesting new tool, which is currently in the early phases of development, was created by an international research team and allows you to select any topic of choice.
Read MoreSecurity in SharePoint
HiSoftware Inc. has received Corporate Integrity’s GRC Technology Innovation Award, recognizing HiSoftware Security Sheriff™ SP as a governance, regulatory, and compliance solution on the cutting edge of the industry. Digital Journal brought this topic to our attention in their article, “HiSoftware Security Sheriff SP Recognized as a Leading GRC Technology Solution.” The product is designed…
Read MoreMetadata Focus and Depth
A taxonomy provides a way to describe content. It is a source of conceptual descriptions for filling the subject metadata field in database records. When you look at a metadata schema, regardless of who built it, there is some field or element specified for the description of the concept represented in the item. It might be called the subject, descriptor, keyword, or something else. Dublin Core is one of the well-known metadata schemas. (To my mind it is not fully a standard; even though you will find my name on the standard for Z39.84, I still think it is just a guideline.)
Read MoreSearch vs. Analysis
The continued increase in and popularity of big data has caused many to ponder whether we create better search techniques, or do we rely on text analysis for integrating unstructured data? I suppose it is both, but it also isn’t that simple. Since both search and analysis operate on text data, they have a similar core.…
Read MoreApple Looking to Connect Metadata and Social Networks
Apple has recently filed a patent application that describes a method for obtaining and adding metadata to files automatically using the Internet and various social networks. This interesting approach demonstrates Apple’s interest in creating connections with social networks.
Read MoreMetadata Standards
Metadata Technology North America has announced that it is working with the Institute of Child Health (ICH) in the United Kingdom on the development of tools to prepare, publish, and maintain data management plans aligned with the DMP Online recommendations. These tools will leverage the Data Documentation Initiative (DDI) metadata specification and the ISO 27001 security standards to capture the necessary information.
Read MoreCollaboration Sought with SharePoint
Larsen & Toubro Infotech has launched CliquePoint, an enterprise social collaboration platform that was created by using Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010. This new social application reduces email usage, increases business agility, and through this collaboration, reportedly increases user’s productivity by up to 20%.
Read MoreCommunication In Time
I imagine no one would respond, if asked, that they were totally happy with their government and the services those politicians provide. Everyone wants his or her government to be better. We want more; more and cheaper.
Read MoreBOTE Award Finalists
BA Insight has long been Microsoft’s go-to partner for advanced search technologies by enabling users to leverage their investments in SharePoint.
Read MoreThe Nostalgia of Paper
We have discussed the ebook conundrum for book lovers and fans of the actual printed word and paper. The temptation is stronger every day for these diminishing holdouts to cross over to the “electronic” side.
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