Simply stated, the Internet of Things consists of any device with an on/off switch that is connected to the Internet. The Internet of Things (IoT) involves machines communicating information over the internet, and has not been around for very long. Machines have been providing direct communications since the telegraph (the first landline) was developed in […]
The Fundamentals of Natural Language Processing and Natural Language Generation
Natural Language Processing (NLP) is the process of producing meaningful phrases and sentences in the form of natural language. Natural Language Processing precludes Natural Language Understanding (NLU) and Natural Language Generation (NLG). NLU takes the data input and maps it into natural language. NLG conducts information extraction and retrieval, sentiment analysis, and more. In Natural […]
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Trends in 2022
This article will cover the artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) trends forecasted for the business landscape in 2022, but readers need to keep in mind that businesses are still contending with the pandemic, as well as labor shortages, economic crisis, and many other problematic factors. While some businesses worldwide have certainly come out […]
2021 DATAVERSITY Top 20
As 2021 draws to a close, we here at DATAVERSITY HQ want to take some time to reflect on the highlights (and lowlights) of this year. What kinds of content made you jump for joy? Which Data Management topics most helped data people succeed in and advance their careers? With in-person events on hold for […]
A Brief History of Cloud Computing
In 1963, DARPA (the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) presented MIT with $2 million for Project MAC. The funding included a requirement for MIT to develop technology allowing for a “computer to be used by two or more people, simultaneously.” In this case, one of those gigantic, archaic computers using reels of magnetic tape for […]
Business Intelligence and Analytics Trends in 2022
The industry giants – Microsoft, Google, IBM, Amazon, and Oracle – are still leading in the global analytics market shares. Microsoft, Amazon, and Oracle are additionally outperforming the market for all other vendors. However, it’s interesting to note that the battle among the top analytics vendors is not over “sophisticated algorithms,” but over Data Quality. […]
Data Management Platform vs. Customer Data Platform
A Data Management Platform (DMP) is a storage location for all types of data – all the way from contact lists to transactional data. The data stored in a DMP is analyzed for business insights and customer intelligence. DMPs generally collate data from various business systems, such as ecommerce sites, social sites, or a CRM. […]
A Brief History of Machine Learning
Machine learning (ML) is an important tool for the goal of leveraging technologies around artificial intelligence. Because of its learning and decision-making abilities, machine learning is often referred to as AI, though, in reality, it is a subdivision of AI. Until the late 1970s, it was a part of AI’s evolution. Then, it branched off […]
Analytics Best Practices for Transforming Data into a Business Asset
Data has three main functions that provide value to the business: To help in business operations, to help the company stay in compliance and mitigate risk, and to make informed decisions using analytics best practices. “Data can have an impact on your top line as well as your bottom line,” said Dr. Prashanth Southekal, CEO […]
Machine Learning for Organizations: Where Is It Now?
Machine learning (ML), a branch of artificial intelligence (AI), was sometimes referred to as “cognitive computing” in the past, and certain academic circles still today. Machine learning applications have been used for decades to automate complex human tasks that require analytic thinking, but recently the technology has expanded to encompass more business functions. Advanced ML […]