Data collection sits at the foundation of clinical trials, historically gathered from meticulous in-person visits to clinical trial sites. To improve efficiency, clinical trial research has significantly transitioned in recent years. The expansion of technological data collection methods, from wearable sensors to smartphone applications, has facilitated many aspects of clinical trial research, allowing patients to share […]
Fundamentals of Data Preparation
Data is often called the raw material of the information age, and it does share characteristics with the resources that power other industries. For example, imagine trying to make a car out of unrefined iron ore. A lot of processing happens between the mine and the factory. Data is no different. In its “raw” form, […]
How Retail Data Products Are Changing Customer Journey Mapping
The retail world is constantly evolving, and in this fast-paced environment, understanding your customer is more important than ever. It’s no longer just about making a sale; it’s about creating a journey that turns casual shoppers into loyal customers. With the rise of advanced retail data tools, businesses can now dig deep into customer preferences and behaviors […]
Ask a Data Ethicist: What Should Be the Limits of Biometric Data Collection in the Workplace?
There’s a movement underway to capture an increasing amount of data about employees – from facial recognition or fingerprint systems used for tracking time and attendance, to systems that monitor your every keystroke. All of these invasive data collection technologies raise this question: What should be the limits of biometric data collection in the workplace? […]
Sumo Logic Announces Fully Unified Data Collection on Kubernetes Clusters
According to a new press release, Sumo Logic has introduced its HELM Chart V4 feature, designed to fully unify data collection, as part of its commitment to OpenTelemetry (OTel). With this new feature, organizations can easily package, configure, and deploy applications and services on Kubernetes clusters, using OpenTelemetry as the default collection method. This approach […]
How Reducing Bias in AI Models Boosts Success
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize industries and improve decision-making processes, but it is not without challenges. One challenge is how to address the issue of bias in AI models to ensure fairness, equity, and satisfying outcomes. AI bias can arise from various sources, including training data, algorithm design, and human influence during […]
Data Ethics: Safeguarding Privacy and Ensuring Responsible Data Practices
The importance of data ethics cannot be emphasized enough in the digital era. With so much data being created, processed, and stored, people and businesses must prioritize privacy and maintain appropriate data practices. Data collection, storage, and use raise ethical concerns that must be addressed to preserve individuals’ rights and sustain public confidence. Below, we […]
7 Best Practices for Data Collection in 2023
Digital procedures play an important role in modern business, as they generate lots of valuable information that can be used to improve organizations and advance their goals. Thus, in 2023, website data collection will be a staple for most growing firms in various industries. However, as with any craft, there are bad, good, and better ways to collect website […]
5 Ways Data Leaders Can Improve Data Reliability
Businesses today collect and store an astonishing amount of data. According to estimates from IDC, 163 zettabytes of data will have been created worldwide by 2025. However, this data is not always useful to business leaders until it is organized to be of higher quality and reliability. Despite its importance to effective data analysis, most business leaders […]
The Benefits of Making Computer Vision Investments as a Retailer
Click to learn more about author Henry Bell. We live in a time when e-commerce giants like Amazon have raised the standards for customer experience. This has affected not only other online stores but traditional retailers as well. Offline stores are bound to become more reliant on data collection to provide their customers with a […]