In the past year or so, generative AI has received more media attention than any other type of technology. Up until this point, data science has been at the center of these innovation stories, and rightfully so: None of the next-generation technology tools can work without a strong data science program. As soon as generative […]
Four Perspectives on the Art of Data Analytics
As data science professionals, we are often viewed as people who draw conclusions based only on data and minimize other factors. This perception usually becomes contentious when the insights and evidence from the data are inconsistent with somebody else’s “hypothesis.” Or we are confused and maybe frustrated when “qualitative” analysis trumps quantitative analysis. The next time […]
Unleashing the Power of AI in Life Sciences
The life sciences industry is generating an increasing number of data points a day. While this data is essential to helping organizations make insight-informed decisions about critical operations, such as in clinical trial development, it is also proving to be a complex and daunting task, taking a significant toll on sponsors and clinical sites. In their quest […]
Why Data Intelligence Is Imperative to Achieve a Clean Energy Future
We should be further along with the consumer adoption of renewable energy. Solar energy has long since emerged as the lowest cost per kWh power source, making it a key puzzle piece in our transition to clean energy. Added to that, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was passed to significantly incentivize private investment into clean energy […]
Eternal Data: Exploring Infinite Storage Concepts for the Digital Age
The digital age in which we live demands consistent innovation in storage concepts. Companies large and small are interested in scalability, reliability, performance, and – perhaps most of all – cost. We live in an age of infinite storage possibilities and, in the minds of many, infinite storage space. In a monumental announcement on September […]
Balancing Act: The Value of Human Expertise in the Age of Generative AI
Humans are considered the weakest link in the enterprise when it comes to security. Rightfully so, as upwards of 95% of cybersecurity incidents are caused by human error. Humans are fickle, fallible, and unpredictable, making them easy targets for cybercriminals looking to gain entry to organizations’ systems. This makes our reliance on machines that much more important. […]
Benefits of Managed Cloud Hosting in the Evolving Cloud Landscape
The business landscape has undergone a transformative shift in the last few years, marked by a surge in remote work culture, the advancement of big data technologies, and the growth of Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions. This period has also witnessed a notable trend: The migration of workloads and applications to the cloud. Particularly, […]
The Cool Kids Corner: Data Mesh and Enabling Your Data Story
Hello! I’m Mark Horseman, and welcome to The Cool Kids Corner. This is my monthly check-in to share with you the people and ideas I encounter as a data evangelist with DATAVERSITY. This month, we’re talking about data mesh. Data mesh represents a federated model of running your data program. While the term is largely […]
IoT Data Governance: Taming the Deluge in Connected Environments
The Internet of Things (IoT) has rapidly redefined many aspects of our lives, permeating everywhere from our jobs to our homes and every space in between. However, the sheer volume and complexity of data generated by an ever-growing network of connected devices presents unprecedented challenges. This article, which is infused with insights from leading experts, aims to demystify […]
Unstructured Data Management Predictions for 2024
As unstructured data continues to grow exponentially, it is creating an inflection point for IT leaders. The average enterprise IT organization is managing petabytes of file and object data. This has resulted in high costs for data storage and protection, growing security risks from shadow IT and too many data silos, and the desire to leverage […]