March 18, 2024
Via: Computer WeeklyExtreme weather events and warnings from experts that keeping temperature rises below the 1.5°C limit is becoming increasingly difficult have raised public awareness of the impact of global warming. Businesses and consumers alike are thinking more about climate change, the […]
March 18, 2024
Via: InfoWorldThe world has become “sensor-fied.” Sensors on everything, including cars, factory machinery, turbine engines, and spacecraft, continuously collect data that developers leverage to optimize efficiency and power AI systems. So, it’s no surprise that time series—the type of data these […]
March 13, 2024
Via: DATAVERSITYA data dictionary describes data in business terms, including information about the data. It includes elements like data types, structure details, and security restrictions. Unlike business glossaries, which focus on data across the organization, data dictionaries support data architectures – […]
March 12, 2024
Via: DATAVERSITYWhile early science fiction shows like “Buck Rogers” (1939) and “The Fly” (1950) depicted teleportation technology, it was Star Trek’s transporter room that made real-time living matter transfer a classical sci-fi trope. While we haven’t built technology that enables real-time […]
March 12, 2024
Via: DATAVERSITYData integration tools are used to collect data from external (and internal) sources, and to reformat, cleanse, and organize the collected data. The ultimate goal of data integration tools is to combine data from a variety of different sources, and […]
February 29, 2024
Via: CIOGenerative AI offers great potential as an interface for enabling users to query your data in unique ways to receive answers honed for their needs. For example, as query assistants, generative AI tools can help customers better navigate an extensive […]
February 29, 2024
Via: DATAVERSITYMarketing budgets are never entirely safe. While it may seem like pressure is easing as global economic estimates turn slightly sunnier, consumer demand is still getting more expensive to capture and close – which means scrutiny from finance chiefs is […]
February 28, 2024
Via: CIOData is the fabric of our connected world. The rise of streaming and enterprise cloud adoption have driven an explosive surge in computing demand, giving rise to data centers around the world. Now, a new wave of demand driven by […]
February 27, 2024
Via: InfoWorldHey, remember finops? Cost optimization? According to most surveys, it was a big deal in 2023, but you never would have known it, considering the amount of AI noise out there. The State of FinOps is an annual survey conducted […]
February 26, 2024
Via: InfoWorldData governance was on my mind recently, so I decided to query ChatGPT by entering the prompt: “What is data governance?” The AI responded with: “Data governance is a set of processes, policies, standards, and guidelines that ensure data is […]
February 23, 2024
Via: DATAVERSITYResearch has found that 65% of the general population are visual learners, meaning they need to see information as images to understand it. The business world confirms this: Visualization is essential in driving success. Take, for instance, data visualization, or, […]
February 22, 2024
Via: DATAVERSITYAI governance is meant to promote the responsible use of artificial intelligence for the betterment of humankind. Artificial intelligence has proven itself quite useful in completing a large variety of tasks quickly and efficiently. Unfortunately, it can also be used […]
February 21, 2024
Via: DATAVERSITYThe rapid adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) over the past year has transformed just about everything – ushering in a new era of innovation and growth the world has never seen. The same goes for data storage, […]
February 20, 2024
Via: CIOImagine a world in which data centers were deployed in space. Using a satellite networking system, data would be collected from Earth, then sent to space for processing and storage. The system would use photonics and optical technology, dramatically cutting […]
February 16, 2024
Via: CIOThe implications of generative AI on business and society are widely documented, but the banking sector faces a set of unique opportunities and challenges when it comes to adoption. Avanade’s latest research found that bankers view automation and efficiency as […]
February 15, 2024
Via: DATAVERSITYA data mesh challenges the traditional centralized Data Architecture by advocating a distributed and domain-oriented architecture. Data mesh promotes the idea of treating “data as a product,” where each domain or business unit becomes responsible for its own data products. […]
February 12, 2024
Via: Database Trends and ApplicationsWith the majority of DBTA subscribers reporting the existence of budgets for modernizing their data platforms, the widespread demand for greater scalability and agility becomes a difficult task to balance. While grappling with this challenge, discussions around data architecture—especially regarding […]
February 12, 2024
Via: CIOFrom the get-go, the cloud promised to help companies scale up their architectures in seconds, run their applications faster, never turn away a transaction, and save money through economies of scale. How could any CIO or application manager resist the […]
February 9, 2024
Via: DATAVERSITYData analytics and integration are the key components of building a data strategy. For organizations to have an effective data strategy, it requires the definition of measurable metrics and proper consideration of all data sources. An effective data strategy also […]
February 8, 2024
Via: Computer WeeklyDuring February’s State of Open Con 24 London conference, delegates were given a real-world example of the importance of opening up data to tackle the issue of homelessness. The panel discussion, chaired by the Open Data Institute’s (ODI) global head […]