As more organizations become data-driven, the demand for capable data professionals to support and advance their initiatives has never been greater. Employment in computer and IT occupations is expected to grow 15% from 2021 to 2031 – significantly faster than the average for all occupations. What’s more, data-centric roles rank among the best jobs for earning potential, job […]
Data Stewardship Best Practices
As we continue to do business in a digitally connected world, more data-driven organizations are prioritizing data stewardship and following best practices to improve data quality and management. Data stewards maintain and protect data assets that need special care, not just for cybersecurity but for better business insights and more informed decision-making. In his presentation at the Data […]
Do You Really Need a Data Catalog?
A data catalog can be an excellent resource for a business. An important element of modern metadata management, it can make many workflows and business processes clearer, encourage better cross-departmental collaboration, and boost productivity in several key ways. Gretchen Burnham and Becky Lyons of First San Francisco Partners recently sat down with DATAVERSITY® to talk about some of the big questions in […]
Fundamentals of AI Ethics
In the world of enterprise technology, AI is a fast-growing sector, with no end in sight. A recent survey by PwC found that 86% of executives expected AI to soon become mainstream in their organization. Data-driven businesses want to reap the benefits of AI implementation, including better customer relationships, more efficient business processes, and valuable marketing data. […]
Artificial Intelligence and Smart Machines: What They Can Learn From People
How far have we really come in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and what will it take to get us beyond our current horizons in creating better smart machines? In a recent talk at the Smart Data 2015 Conference in San Jose, California, Gary Marcus, a Professor of Psychology and Neural Science at NYU, weighed in on […]
Conceptual Interoperability and Diverse Metadata from the Internet of Things
There’s been lots of talk about the Internet of Things (IoT) in the last few years. Companies have been figuring out how to tie various types of different devices to the Internet. This goes beyond using smartphones and tablets. We often talk about home appliances and smartphone systems becoming part of the Internet of Things. […]
2016 Trends in Business Intelligence and Data Analysis
2016 is about to begin and as we ring in the New Year we’ll be seeing some big changes in the business world. New forms of data analysis will be emerging to offer companies much more by way of Business Intelligence, operational guidance, and strategic market tactics. So what exactly will we see coming into […]
Progress in Cognitive Computing and Machine Learning
In a recent talk at the DATAVERSITY® Smart Data 2015 Conference, Tim Estes of Digital Reasoning discussed the long way we have come with Cognitive Computing, AI, and Machine Learning, and the long way that we have to go. Estes started out with a slideshow talking about how the reality of Cognitive Computing has fit […]
Data Scientists In Demand: Experian DataLab’s Eric Haller Weighs In
Top science and math professionals working on a new frontier in IT are enjoying a great work/life balance, getting paid well, and getting hunted by recruiting firms. That new frontier? Data. Data Scientists often make six figures, contribute to exciting new technologies, and work at highly rated companies. Recently, Glassdoor.com ranked Data Scientist as its […]