The Power of Semantics in the Future

Semantic terminology used to be considered the new thing in technology vocabulary. However, there appears to be a decrease in usage. This interesting information came to us from DATAVERSITY in their article, “2017 Trends for Semantic Web and Semantic Technologies.” There’s no denying the importance of the technologies, standards, concepts, and collaborations that define the Semantic…

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The Importance of Memory

There is a lot of conversation in society around memory, both out of concern with medical conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s and the more common jokes about old age and forgetfulness. In our home, we joke frequently about who forgets more frequently. It might be on a grocery list, a repair schedule or something as…

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AI and the Internet

Machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) continue to advance on what seems like a daily basis. But has the web kept up with these technological advances? We have smart phones, why not smart web? CIO brought this information to us in their article, “Why hasn’t artificial intelligence made the Internet smarter?” The commercial Internet has now…

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Webinar Focusing on Search Experiences

An educational opportunity in the form of a webinar is available for November 29, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. The webinar is brought to you by KMWorld and is titled, “Expand Your Search Horizons: Next Generation Platforms Reset Assumptions and Results.” The gap is increasing daily between the search experience enjoyed on mobile devices and the search…

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Semantic Technology in Healthcare

3M announced recently purchased Semfinder, a medical coding technology company from Switzerland. Embracing semantic coding technology could help push its electronic health record (EHR) system to market in other countries. This interesting news came to us from Twin Cities Business in their article, “3M Bolsters Its Health Care Division With Purchase Of Semfinder.” Semfinder is known…

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Quality of Life Improved with Artificial Intelligence

Researchers at a Houston medical facility have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that reliably interprets mammograms. This technology has the potential to assist doctors with a quick and accurate prediction of breast cancer risk. DATAVERSITY brought this interesting news to our attention in their article, “Artificial Intelligence Expedites Breast Cancer Risk Prediction.” The software intuitively translates…

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Access Innovations, Inc. Named Finalist for KMWorld Promise Award

Access Innovations, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has been named a finalist in KMWorld’s Promise Awards for 2016. The winner will be awarded on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at the KMWorld 2016 conference in Washington, DC. The award is described on the KMWorld website: “Many companies promise that their technology is the best knowledge…

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Same Technology, New Purpose

Expedia has launched Expedia Labs, a website showcasing travel technology that will enable developers to test their concepts and receive feedback from users. Travel Weekly brought this news to us in their article, “Expedia introduces website to demonstrate new technology.” This unique application features technologies built internally at Expedia and through Expedia partnerships. Anyone who visits the…

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