Posts Tagged ‘Search’
Searching and Finding
At first glance, the terms “findability” and “discoverability” may seem to refer to similar things. However, these concepts are very different, and both are key outcomes that should be considered in any comprehensive knowledge management strategy. Content without access is relatively worthless. Enterprise search is how an organization helps people seek the information they need,…
Read MoreThe Value of Taxonomies
What is the true value of a custom taxonomy? Findability, consistency, discoverability, standardization? All of the above? The most common use case for a taxonomy is findability. In short, making it fast, simple, and intuitive for an end user to find what they’re looking for–either through search, browse or any combination thereof. Taxonomy plays a…
Read MoreBeing Open
The optimal search experience is faceted and could also involve open source. Faceted search is found in intranets and enterprise search applications, as well as other content-heavy sites. However, this takes a budget with enough power to sustain search applications to take you the whole journey. Is open source another worthy option to consider? A…
Read MoreAI and Search
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be found in every business line. It is enhancing areas previously thought untouchable by machines. This leaves many wondering how AI and machine learning technologies are going to influence the world of search engine optimization (SEO) – the methods organizations use to rank increased in search engine outcomes pages. This interesting…
Read MoreWide Search
Enterprise search can retrieve data, both structured and unstructured, within the company. It is beneficial because it enables users to easily access organized information. This interesting information came to us from Tech Target in their article, “How businesses should deal with enterprise search issues.” Content without access is relatively worthless. Enterprise search is how an…
Read MoreFree Webinar Tomorrow
Access Innovations is offering a free webinar series on semantic technology, moderated by Bill Kasdorf. The first webinar is the series is scheduled for tomorrow – Thursday, May 7th at 2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT. This first webinar is titled, “Why Keywords Don’t Cut It: How structured semantics get far better results in both discovery and content…
Read MoreVoice Recognition and Emerging Technologies
Speech recognition is an emerging technology that still stumps some people. Speech or voice recognition is the ability of a machine or program to receive and interpret dictation or to understand and carry out spoken commands. Is there a place for voice recognition in advertising? This interesting topic came to us from Media Post in their article,…
Read MoreDeep Learning Used in Healthcare
There is a rapid rise in drug resistance in many pathogens which leaves the need for new antibiotics at an all time high. It may be only a matter of time before a wound or scratch becomes life-threatening because few new antibiotics have entered the market. Rappler brought this topic to us in their article, “How deep learning…
Read MoreThe Power of Search
Search is a fundamental part of life. We search for movies, music, and other entertainment on the internet. We shop for gifts and household items, even groceries, using the online stores and their own search mechanics. Some are more successful than others. If you want to get a little ethereal, Some people also search for…
Read MoreSocial Media Safety
Facebook continues to work on making its platform safer and more secure for users. After the 2016 election fiasco and the following hearings and inquiries the social media giant is using various approaches to censor and verify content. This interesting news came to us from Engadget in their article, “Facebook’s ‘Rosetta’ AI can extract text from a…
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