Kubernetes (sometimes abbreviated to “kube”) is open-sourced, was originally developed by Google, and organizes containers into logical units for transport and use in the cloud. Containers support the construction of self-contained environments capable of transporting data, and the software supporting it. Containers are, ultimately, a way to package software and other application components. It is […]
Ontotext has Just Released GraphDB 8.8
According to a new press release, “Ontotext has just released GraphDB 8.8.- the latest version of its signature semantic graph database, which now offers MongoDB integration for large-scale metadata management, new semantic similarity search, based on graph embedding, and faster and more flexible full-text search (FTS) connectors. One of the most exciting features of GraphDB […]
Homicide and Violent Crime in Chicago, 2018 – Barely
This is my 4th article on crime in Chicago for DATAVERSITY. A combination of several factors piqued my interest in Chicago crime two years ago. First was the availability of detailed crime data from the city. Until two weeks ago, the data were posted daily a week in arrears. Now it appears that updates will […]
You Want Control of Your Data, But What Does That Really Mean?
Click to learn more about author Kevin W. McCarthy. An interesting trend has started in Data Quality. Data Quality has lost its cachet (if it ever had it), and is quickly being overshadowed by the concept of “Data Control”. Data Quality is often thought of as a backroom activity, relegated to IT, and just another […]
Redis Labs Delivers the Fastest Multi-Model Database on Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory
A recent press release reports, “Redis Labs, the home of Redis and provider of Redis Enterprise, announced today that Redis Enterprise is now available for Intel® Optane™ DC persistent memory across multiple cloud services or as downloadable software for supported hardware from companies participating in Intel’s hardware beta program. Redis Enterprise gives developers the flexibility […]
Blockchain in the Insurance Industry: What to Expect in the Future?
Click to learn more about author Amit Dua. Ever since its introduction, Blockchain technology has caught the fancy of various industries. The initial success of crypto-currencies being the primary reason behind it. But since then, Blockchain has come way forward. Many industries are looking to commercialize Blockchain technology. They are taking services of expert Blockchain […]
The Semantic Knowledge Graph: A Tribute
Noam Chomsky, the philosopher, cognitive scientist, historian, social critic, and father of modern linguistics, has authored over 1,000 articles and 130 books. The 89-year-old intellectual also has written films and appeared in many documentaries. The substantial work he has done in linguistics and politics has earned him the title of “most cited living author.” Now […]
Blockchain Use Cases
Blockchain, which is akin to a distributed and decentralized accounts ledger, can record and verify high volumes of digital transactions, irrespective of location. So, Blockchain has the capacity to contribute to many industry sectors, besides finance. As a secure technology platform, Blockchain’s main benefits are accuracy, protection against fraud, and easy sharing of information. The […]
The Right to Erasure Blues
Click to learn more about author Lindsey Ullian. When it went into effect in May 2018, Europe’s General Data Privacy Regulations (GDPR) enacted important protections around consumer data, something that has been sorely needed for some time. For too long, businesses had been playing fast and loose with what personally identifiable information they chose to […]
2018 DATAVERSITY Top 20
As we wrap up 2018 and prepare ourselves for 2019, it’s time to take a moment to review and reflect. And while in review, we take the opportunity to look at the content published, produced, and consumed over the last year. In looking at the top 20 published articles and blogs of the year, Machine […]