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The big data revolution: How it's beyond government control
By now, you’ve probably come into contact with big data in some way, whether this be through personalized recommendations on Netflix or insurers that use the technique to reduce car insurance premiums. So far, there is not widespread concern that these data...
Artificial intelligence takes center stage in the war against pandemics
When an ongoing, recently discovered and highly contagious virus needs to be tracked and contained, this can prove difficult. Nothing has illustrated this challenge more than the COVID-19 pandemic. There is an overall lack of consensus about the new coronavirus and...
How modern IT tools can improve business intelligence
Modern IT tools have undoubtedly transformed the business landscape. From enhancing speed and accuracy to streamlining business operations, there are so many benefits you can enjoy from investing in up to date IT technologies. But how can these tools enhance business...
Here’s how to keep your IoT devices secure
IoT devices can provide some significant benefits for both companies and consumers. They can collect vast amounts of data or make life a little more convenient. There are a few significant downsides to IoT devices, however. One of the most well-known is the serious...
How data scientists are affecting industries across the globe
Data science is considered one of the most rewarding fields that require both analytical and creative skills in order to be fully successful in this role. Moreover, companies are always on the lookout for great talent but often confront numerous challenges since the...
Study proves AI robots can boost social skills in children on autism spectrum
Artificial intelligence (AI) robots are changing the world we live in by helping us to not only expand our physical abilities but augment our behavioral patterns and boost our social skills as well. At present, approximately 1 in 54 children born in the USA is on the...
5 emerging digital trends in the information technology sector
There are several emerging digital trends impacting the information technology sector as a whole. The IT industry has been experiencing a consistent expansion and growth in its capabilities. As the information technology sector continues to expand, the available job...
Artificial intelligence and machine learning: What’s the difference
How often do you hear people use the terms “artificial intelligence” and “machine learning” interchangeably? The two are definitely related, and machine learning is actually a subset of artificial intelligence. However, as a greater number of businesses begin offering...
Academia's reluctance to market data science programs threatens global R&D
The data science field is facing a challenging paradox. Big data is changing our world in many wonderful ways. Companies are offering very lucrative compensation packages to entice qualified data scientists to join their teams. There are a number of opportunities for...
Why big data collection needs to broaden beyond social media mining
When we talk about using “Big Data”, we normally mean using “Social Media Data”. In fact, it’s so common to talk about big data as narrowly referring to data generated by social media platforms that the two terms have become almost synonymous in both tech and the...
Why you need AI for email marketing in 2020
AI is fast becoming a reality as it is sneaking through almost all spheres of the digital world. Snapchat filters, Google Lens, Ikea mobile app, Microsoft Cortana, Amazon Alexa, and the list continues to grow with each passing day. Email Marketing is no exception to...
AI in Instagram : How it helps choose explore tab content
Machine learning and AI plays a very significant role in almost all technical aspects of life. It also reigns supreme in the digital world. Social media platforms, especially Instagram, use AI extensively to choose the best content for the Explore tab. To know how...
Why you need to adopt the AI-first approach for email marketing in 2020
Role of Artificial Intelligence in Email Marketing Strategy Artificial Intelligence has opened doors that we had never even anticipated. It is the overarching term used for several technologies but it usually refers to making computers act like humans. When used...
How the internet of bodies Is revolutionizing healthcare
We’re entering the age of the Internet of Bodies: an extension of the Internet of Things where humans are connected to devices that can be worn, implanted or swallowed in the name of human health. In fact, many people are already IoB-connected — the market for...
Evolution of data science: How it will change over the next decade
Although data science, as an academic discipline, has been around for more than 50 years, it wasn't until around 2010 that it entered the mainstream consciousness. It happened as a new wave of businesses recognized that data was the key to mastery of modern markets...
Understanding the importance of data integrity
It isn’t just data security practices that will be needed to keep the electronic and physical data of your company safe. Strong data integrity practices will need to be taken into account as well. While many businesses are coming to understand the need for data...
How artificial intelligence will make it easier for seniors to age in place
Today, there are 703 million people aged 65 and older, a number that is expected to more than double by 2050, according to a report by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. The population of older adults is growing faster than any other age...
Big data in manufacturing: The benefits
The big data revolution is upon us. Whether you work in an office building, a factory or out in the field, you’ve likely used some form of data analytics and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) at some point or another. Depending on your profession, you might...
10 online courses for understanding machine learning
Machine learning has ties to statistics. It allows you to detect patterns in the sometimes chaotic mathematical models that exist. Online machine learning courses teach you how to make use of machine learning algorithms in a programming language. The disruptions...
Big Data in eCommerce: The new trends for 2020
Over the years, Big data technology seems to have transformed several industries across the globe. And it is showing no signs of slowing down. The following post emphasizes how big data makes a significant effect on the present eCommerce trends. Data is everywhere. In...
8 Interesting facts you need to know about Power BI
If yes, then you need to understand your data because the business requirements keep on changing. This is where business intelligence software like Power BI comes into play. Now the point is that; Is Microsoft Power BI can help you pluck yourself and your business to...
Big data and Its starring role in tackling digital data-based crime
Big data has become an indelible part of the modern technology scene. New technologies and public services increasingly rely on massive data sets, with much of the surveillance and tracking technology deployed to fight COVID-19 conspicuous in their use. Unfortunately,...
The data analytics of substance abuse & treatment
The prevalence and effect of data analytics in the world of healthcare are substantial and have massively improved healthcare for millions across the globe. The value of healthcare analytics is undeniable and it is expected to become a $50 billion dollar industry by...
4 reasons to invest in UX Research
Assessing the quality of the user experience that your product offers is undeniably important, but it is worth emphasizing why UX research is a good investment to help motivate you to make this a priority. Here are just some of the main reasons that UX research is...
Global Big Data Market: Key trends to watch out for in 2020
These days, the world runs on data. Almost every facet of our tech-enhanced lives, both when we work and play, generates massive amounts of data, which in turn drives an entire industry, known as Big Data, that strives to keep up with it all. After all, there’s little...
AI and big data: How they play a key role in preventing future pandemics
There’s probably not one person on this planet at the moment that is unaware of the raging pandemic called the coronavirus (COVID-19). In less than four months, it killed around 183,000 people across the globe. People are mad with the authorities, and they are angry...
Artificial intelligence in classrooms: How is taking over?
Artificial intelligence is known widely by its initials ‘AI’, is human intelligence programmed into machines giving them the capacity to think and act logically. Computers can store, process and retrieve huge amounts of data in a very short time. Coupled with...
5 artificial intelligence technologies that will dominate in 2020
Artificial intelligence or as people call it AI technologies are becoming more popular these days. If several decades ago AI was associated only with robots, now it has shown that it can be used in everyday life, in different industries, etc. It was inevitable that...
Do small businesses need big data tools? Here’s what you need to know
Big data is a term that describes large volumes of data sets. Advanced analytic techniques are used to make sense of big data, translating it from a complex database of information to simple reports and visual dashboards. One of the biggest misconceptions about big...
7 ways small companies can leverage business intelligence
“Business intelligence” is a big term. It brings to mind teams of bespectacled computer wizzes toiling away in corporate cubicles, diligently churning out reports for head office. Rarely has it been seen as the domain of small and independent companies. Yet this view...
Big data and fashion: How’s it changing the industry?
Big data is key to success in any high-level industry, including fashion. As stated in a recent study, big data is increasingly being used in the fashion industry for “trend forecasting, supply chain management, customer behavior analysis, preferences, and emotions.”...
Advance your business: 3 key elements that’ll take it to the next level
The business ecosystem is in a period of consistent change. From new technology to new hiring practices to new workspaces, you are currently operating your company in a revolutionary era for how people conduct business. With this era of change comes a consistent...
AI and Privacy: What’s in store for the the future?
One of the most common use cases of artificial intelligence at the moment is its ability to handle massive datasets, processing and interpreting them. A task that human data analysts would take ages to complete, if at all, is performed in no time, and without the...
Big Data and AI: 4 ways they’re playing a major role in reducing the spread of Coronavirus
The only news that matters in the world these days is how the fight against the coronavirus is proceeding. Of special interest to most citizens are how China and Taiwan are or are not making progress in the battle. China, in particular, as ground zero for the pandemic...
Big data: How is it changing hiring and recruitment
In many forward-thinking companies, hiring and recruitment of new personnel isn’t quite what it used to be. Rather, it has become a far more advanced and technological process than ever before. Gone are the days of going into a company with a resume in hand and...
10 ways AI is changing the CX landscape (Infographic)
AI is changing the way we do things every day. It can now help us park our cars, order coffee, stock up on home goods, cancel online orders, and more. In particular, AI-backed technologies are changing the customer experience in drastic ways. Gone are the days of...
Aisera Seed Funding Success is a Good Omen for AI-Based Customer Service
A few years ago, many companies were skeptical about the benefits of artificial intelligence. The opportunities that it provides have become a lot clearer these days. A growing number of companies are exploring the benefits of artificial intelligence in customer...
How using predictive analytics and big data in Forex Trading can enhance your success
With an average daily turnover of approximately 5.1 trillion USD, the Forex market is the most liquid market on earth. With technological advancements, it has become easier for investors to trade currencies through online Forex trading platforms. But it isn’t easy to...
Big data in the water industry: How does it provide big value?
Water treatment is highly resource-intensive and typically relies on equipment that can be expensive or difficult to maintain due to the harsh conditions in water treatment plants. As a result, any opportunity to improve maintenance strategies or cut back on resource...
Data lakes: Is it really worth it for organizations to sink Information in them?
Perhaps the single biggest problem with data lakes is the fact that it seems like nobody can clearly define what they're best used for. Computer scientists will say that a data lake is nothing more than a repository of data that's stored in a natural raw format, but...
What You Probably Noticed at this Year’s RSA Conference
The RSA Conference (RSAC), a gathering of cybersecurity experts held several times a year, just finished off its first 2020 iteration. This event was held in San Francisco in late February. Around 36,000 attended, along with 704 speakers and 660 vendors. The theme of...
The role of big data in economic development
In some ways, data has become one of the most valuable resources in the world today. Our technologically-enriched, device laden lifestyles depend on the speedy and reliable transference of data. Businesses are investing in the collection and analysis of data in order...
Kids and Technology: What the Research Says
Each year the call to restrict technology for children and teens gets more urgent, as researchers and child advocates warn parents against the evils of too much “screen time.” And, given the way technologies like artificial intelligence are transforming our daily...
How is ML Being Used to Handle Security Vulnerabilities?
In today’s age, it is impossible to implement effective cybersecurity technology without depending on innovative technologies like machine learning and artificial intelligence. Machine learning in the field of cybersecurity is a fast-growing trend. The analysts at ABI...
Uses of Artificial Intelligence in Employee Profiling
The global market for artificial intelligence (AI) has skyrocketed. Experts predict that by 2025, it will reach nearly $120 billion per year. You can now find AI everywhere. It's in healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, and more. AI doesn't only help make these...
What does transition from big data to fast data mean
Over the last decade, no trend in computing has generated more buzz than “Big Data”. Computer makers, software companies, and IT experts frequently announce that it's changing everything. Your company is told it needs to incorporate big data or get left behind.When...
How AI will change the mobile app development industry
The tech world has been permeated by a plethora of disruptive technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, AR/VR and so forth. The following post emphasizes on how the concept of AI seems to be revolutionizing the mobile app industry in one go! We...
Blockchain technology: 3 ways how it’s changing everything
For the average person, mentioning the concepts of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology is likely to bring one of two things to mind. One is the financial aspect of the technology, and especially the volatile crypto trading market that has made so many headlines...
Examining how AI-ready data is ready to transform digital marketing
At its inception, the digital marketing industry still relied fairly heavily on things like gut instinct and inference from outdated precedent. The tools were there to reach people online, but those wielding them weren’t ready to embrace the rigors of data-driven...