Technology in the Education Sector
Many educational institutions are looking for technology to beef up their resume for potential students, i.e. potential tuition dollars.
Can a Computer Win at Jeopardy Over the Human Brain?
Maybe the questions should be, can a computer enhanced with semantic technology and natural language processing win at Jeopardy when positioned against the human brain? Especially considering the questions rely heavily on wordplay, puns, and well, semantics.
What is Web 2.0?
Moving away from the static web pages that made up the web for so many years, the dynamic content we know now is Web 2. This includes social networking, blogs, and other interactive applications, i.e. shareable content.
Taxonomy Webinar Series
ASIS&T and Access Innovations are hosting a webinar series comprised of four sessions, spaced a week apart – beginning Thursday, January 27, 2011. They will examine ways that taxonomies are used to enhance search, involve users, and increase the value of information assets Semantic integration. The sessions are free to ASIS&T Members and for non-members, the cost will be $49 per session. Sign up for all 4 and receive a 20% discount, or become a member today and register at no cost.
Semantic Technology and Social Networking – Forever and Ever?
With semantic technology relying so heavily on social media and especially, Facebook, there is concern that if Facebook goes away will they take Web 3.0 with them?
Taming the Information Tsunami
The National Federation of Advanced Information Services (NFAIS) has announced the program for its 2011 Annual Conference. The event is scheduled for February 27 - March 1, 2011 at the Hyatt at the Bellevue in Philadelphia, PA.