Posts Tagged ‘Technology’
Finding Where Creativity and Data Meet
When you think of data, the concept of creativity is likely not part of the word association game. However, data and creativity need each other. To come up with an idea that people will discuss, debate, like and share with their friends, it takes many things and creativity is at the top of that list.…
Read MoreCollaborating on AI
A new collaboration between Microsoft and Amazon Web Service (AWS) is looking at deep learning and artificial intelligence (AI). Gluon is the result of the joint effort and it is intended to make developing solutions using machine learning more efficient. InfoQ brought this interesting information to us in their article, “Microsoft and AWS Collaborate on Machine Learning.” The…
Read MoreDigital Culture and Community
A new Executive Director for the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) has been announced. John S. Bracken will begin on December 4, 2017. Bracken is a demonstrated leader in the field of digital innovation with nearly two decades of experience at philanthropic foundations. Most recently, Bracken comes from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation,…
Read MoreLearning More About Data Governance
The Enterprise Data Governance Online (EDGO) conference is scheduled for January 24, 2018 beginning at 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (PST). This free online event will feature a full day of live sessions presented by industry experts brought to you wherever you are. This educational program is designed to teach anyone working with data to execute…
Read MoreThe Difference in Attitudes Towards Technology
Protecting your personal data has never been more important. However, not everyone understands the threats in the same way and others ignore their role and responsibility in their own protection. A recent survey shows that baby boomers (birthdates early-to-mid 1940s to early 1960s) and millennials (1980s to early 2000s) unsurprisingly disagree in their attitudes toward…
Read MoreGarbage In, Garbage Out
Quality is important whether we are talking about fabric, craftsmanship or data. Data technologies and data assets have no meaning without quality. DATAVERSITY brought this news to us in their article, “Data Quality in the Enterprise.” While data management professionals have been focused on refining the data analysis and reporting platforms, the quality of data has…
Read MoreDiscerning Data
The volume of data being created today is overwhelming, but wait, its even scarier. It is expected to increase ten-fold in less than a decade. Network World brought this information to us in their article, “Not all information is created equal: Unlocking the huge potential of smart data.” While the amount of data may be growing…
Read MoreFBI Data Center Begins Construction
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently announced they were breaking ground on a new data center in Pocatello, Idaho. This comes as a milestone in the efforts to consolidate and optimize their Data Center infrastructure, information, and services. This broadly focused multi-year IT transformation will strengthen cybersecurity for all Department of Justice components that will…
Read MoreDigital Marketing Manager Needed
To be as helpful as possible to those in the fields of taxonomy, semantic technology, ontology, etc., we are sharing career opportunities that we find with our readers. Even if you are not in the market for a career move, it is always good to stay on top of what is available and how the fields are evolving.…
Read MoreThe Internet of Things and AI Together
The internet of things (IoT) has experienced a rise in popularity, but it may not be wholly due to its own merits. The IoT is making a difference in the world. It integrates with numerous industries and can be found in many homes around the globe. Adding to that, research firms like Gartner and the International Data Corporation (IDC)…
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