Posts Tagged ‘Technology’
Learning New Terms
For those who are managing an analytical solution implementation or trying to select a solution for business users, it is important to understand the terms and the features and function of these solutions so that you can select the appropriate solution. DATAVERSITY brought this news to our attention in their article, “What is Augmented Analytics…
Read MoreeBooks Get a Pilot Test
The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) has unveiled a pilot program to test a new model for a library-owned and library-centered ebook marketplace for popular ebooks, together with free public domain and openly-licensed ebooks. This interesting news came to us from their release, “DPLA Exchange Offers Library-Centered Ebook Marketplace.” The DPLA Exchange will allow staff at six…
Read MoreDigital Learning
The Internet in classrooms is not new. However, unfettered access during the entire class, every class, every day is. This interesting information came to us from EdSurge in their article, “North Carolina’s Digital Success Story.” North Carolina has been the site of one of the most sustained, successful initiatives in education: giving all students in…
Read MoreOpen Source and Diversity
Have you ever played that game about brands? Who owns whom? We live in an age of corporate consolidation. Big companies continue to acquire or merge with smaller firms at a rapid pace. All the biggest product brands in the world are owned by a handful of corporations. This interesting information came to us from The…
Read MoreTechnology Terms and Their History
Dongles have become a pervasive aspect of our existence. Dongles are everywhere. But why are they called dongles? Mashable brought us this interesting, yet humorous, topic in their article, “Why is your dongle called a ‘dongle?‘” The idea of such a silly word being used to describe a device with a purely technical purpose intrigues me. Simply…
Read MoreGoogle’s Technological Dream Coat
It has been a long time coming, but a little over a year after Google shared its connected jean jacket designed for bike commuters, they are finally unveiling the final product. Designed in partnership with Levi’s, the new smart jacket takes advantage of technology from Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects group (ATAP), which involves weaving multi-touch sensors…
Read MoreWorking in Reality
Wireless virtual reality (VR) headsets are becoming more and more popular by the day. Data consumption is forecast to explode over the next four years, which is expected to put a serious strain on both wireless and wired networks. This interesting information came to us from CED magazine in their article, “VR Data Consumption to Grow…
Read MoreWho is the Scientist?
To be successful in business, every organization must find a way to accurately forecast and predict the future of its market, not to mention its internal operations. DATAVERSITY brought this news to us in their article, “Do Citizen Data Scientists Mark the Death of Data Scientists?” Having a better understanding of customers’ buying behavior is not…
Read MoreTrends in Technology
Deep learning will gather some traction in the coming years. This interesting information came from Tech Juice in their article, “Top 3 technologies that will help companies thrive in the next 10 years.” Gartner, a leading technology research and analysis company, has released a new report that highlights the megatrends that help digital businesses thrive in the…
Read MoreTelling a Story with Data
When people hear the term “storytelling,” they think of Winnie the Pooh or maybe Brahm’s Fairy Tales. However, a story can be told in various forms and mediums, like photos and even data. DATAVERSITY brought this interesting information to us in their article, “How to Tell a Great Story with Data.” The approach is simple. Get…
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