Posts Tagged ‘Technology’
AI Everywhere
The typical pattern we see in technological advancement is an increase in performance, cost reduction, and increased public access after a new technology hits the market. Not so with health care, it seems. The increase in technology in the healthcare arena tends to add extra layers to an already-complicated system, which translates to increased costs…
Read MoreTeamwork and IoT
More and more companies are working hard to capitalize on the benefits of the industrial Internet of Things (IoT). With promises like better business intelligence, process improvement, and intelligent asset management, it is easy to understand why. This interesting information came to us from Smart Industry in their article, “5 ways to get IT & operations…
Read MoreNeutral or Not?
Net neutrality is likely a new word for many, but it is an important one to learn more about. BBC brought this topic to our attention in their article, “Facebook, Google and start-ups oppose net neutrality U-turn.” Some technology giants have come out in strong favor that that all internet traffic should be treated equally.…
Read MoreNew and Familiar Technology Trends
2018 is just around the corner and with it will come new technological advances utilizing current favorites like big data, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning. Newer technologies like blockchain and edge computing will join them in the new year. DATAVERSITY brought this news to us in their article, “Data Science Trends in 2018.” Intelligent data…
Read MoreData Quality Has Never Been More Important
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to make advances since its debut about a half century ago. The past decade has seen changes in computing power and tools that have made it possible for machines to solve more complex problems, so they can handle more than very specific tactical tasks, but also become more strategic in the…
Read MoreCollaboration is Vital
Historically, information technology professionals made storage investment decisions based on only a few metrics – typically how fast data can be written to a storage media and how fast it can be read back when needed. Reliability and cost efficiency were also included. This interesting information came to us from Network World in their article, “Why…
Read MoreAI Outsmarts Algorithm
By now most everyone has encountered the CAPTCHA security step to ensure you are indeed a human and not a robot answering questions, ordering products, etc. I don’t know about you, but I almost always mistype the first set and have to do another version. Now a new algorithm using human visual intelligence is figuring…
Read MorePreserving History and Memory
From file cabinets to digital records, the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Publications & Records Management Center of Excellence (P&RCOE) is working hard to go paperless. The U.S. Army recently announced they are upgrading their records management system in a press release titled, “Army records management moves to 21st century.” “The way of the future is electronic…
Read MoreMachine Learning Used in the Negotiation Process
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being utilized for strategic sourcing and procurement. LevaData has announced the debut of Leva, which uniquely combines multiple AI technologies with intelligent assistance to drive savings throughout the supply chain. Business Wire brought this information to us from their release, “LevaData Launches Leva, the World’s First AI Advisor for Strategic Sourcing…
Read MoreTechnology and Health
A new web-based, searchable directory of health applications is being released to the 800+ general practitioners in Tasmania that will allow them to prescribe digital health solutions for patients electronically. This interesting information came to us from Pulse +IT in their article, “Prescription for digital health: guide to health apps for general practices.” Digital health solutions…
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