Tag: privacy

Feed: Actian. Author: Jack Mardack. It feels like only yesterday that “Machine Learning” and “Artificial Intelligence” were equated with science fiction by most regular folks outside of tech. As a movie-going culture, we have a long history of associating these concepts with self-aware robots or rogue computer programs that could escape the laboratories where they were created and threaten all humanity. But in 2020, ML and AI have been considerably demystified. And yet, even if it seems less likely now that the Singularity will be triggered by the reckless ambition of some tech startup, consumers have new reasons to be concerned. Yes, ML and AI are going mainstream, and it’s not just disruption-minded startups that are leveraging these technologies. Enterprises in a wide range of established industries are finding solid business reasons ... Read More

Feed: Matillion. Author: Julie Polito; We talk a lot about modern ETL, as opposed to the way that traditional ETL has worked since the technology emerged a few decades ago. But how has ETL actually changed? Here are a few ways in which they differ, and why it may be time to update the way you think about – and perform – ETL.   The basics of the ETL process   As its name suggests, the ETL process does three things:   It extracts raw data from multiple siloed sources.   It transforms that data to ensure consistency at its ... Read More

Feed: R-bloggers. Author: rOpenSci - open tools for open science. One year ago, we released our new Code of Conduct. At that time, the Code of Conduct Committee (authors of this post) agreed to do an annual review of the text, reporting form, and our internal guidelines. We have made one change to the Code of Conduct text. Because some people who have experienced abuse prefer not to label themselves as a victim, in “We are committed to transparency with our community while upholding the privacy of victims” we edited to “… upholding the privacy of victims and people who ... Read More

Feed: DivvyCloud. Author: Jamie Gale; Protected Health Information (PHI) is the term given to health data created, received, stored, or transmitted by HIPAA-covered entities and their business associates in relation to the provision of healthcare, healthcare operations, and payment for healthcare services. This might not seem that important, but in plain language, PHI includes your most personal health information: your medical records, your medical images, your medical bills, and much more.  HIPAA-covered entities include health plans, clearinghouses, certain healthcare providers, and any business associates that help covered entities carry out their activities and functions. According to the American Hospital Association, ... Read More

Feed: SAS Blogs. Author: Alison Bolen. We've made it to the halfway point of January, which means most of the industry's annual predictions have been published. Who's guessing what? And how should you prepare for the year ahead? From dark data to hyperpersonalization, analytics is at the core of all these predictions. SAS experts have been featured in many of these AI and analytics predictions pieces, showcasing trends and expertise across industries. Keep reading to know what to watch for and what to expect in your industry. Big Data Predictions: What 2020 Will Bring | Datanami “The promise of big ... Read More

Feed: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog. Author: Kapil Tandon. Process efficiency is key to growing an e-commerce business. To meet this goal, retailers need better intelligence to better monitor discount, return, and account fraud, helping to protect and improve revenue, reputation, and customer service. As a premium solution partner, Microsoft has deeply invested in artificial intelligence (AI) based systems to help retailers increase process efficiencies in both on premise and online channels.As e-commerce revenue grows, merchants are facing a drastic increase in fraud, resulting in reduced profits, increased operational expenses, and potential wrongful rejections. Fraud impacts retailers on a local and ... Read More

Feed: Big Data Made Simple. Author: Ranjani Ragotham. Artificial intelligence is one of the fastest moving and least predictable industries. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the peculiar ability to simultaneously amaze, enthrall and intimidate. The possibilities of AI are innumerable and beyond the scope of our imagination.Looking ahead to 2020, CIOs will need to better assess the value of their AI bots. And also prove that ROI to the business. By 2020 companies will become laser-focused on AI value. They’ll leap out of experimentation mode, and ground themselves in reality to accelerate adoption. AI has the potential to become the new ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Fergus O'Sullivan; Welcome to this latest State of the Cloud, our editorial column where we look back on the month that’s been and look forward to the one ahead. In keeping with convention, this January edition is where we look back on the old year as a whole and make some predictions for the one to come. Well, 2019 was quite the year, and we’re looking back on it with mixed feelings here at Cloudwards. Though it’s mostly good news when considering the industries we review — cloud gaming is taking off, VPNs are proliferating and getting ... Read More

Feed: Microsoft Azure Blog. Author: Sam George. Few industries have been disrupted by emerging technology quite like retail. From exploding online sales to the growth of mobile shopping, the industry has made a permanent shift to accommodate digital consumers. The rise of IoT has forced the retail industry to take notice; IDC expects that by 2025 there will be 41.6 billion connected IoT devices or ‘things,’ generating more than 79 zettabytes (ZB) of data. These billions of devices are creating unprecedented visibility into a business, leading to transformation of operations, from the supply chain to automated checkout, personalized discounts, smart ... Read More

Feed: Microsoft Azure Blog. Author: David Burt. We are pleased to share that Azure is the first major US cloud provider to achieve certification as a data processor for the new international standard ISO/IEC 27701 Privacy Information Management System (PIMS). The PIMS certification demonstrates that Azure provides a comprehensive set of management and operational controls that can help your organization demonstrate compliance with privacy laws and regulations. Microsoft’s successful audit can also help enable Azure customers to build upon our certification and seek their own certification to more easily comply with an ever-increasing number of global privacy requirements. Being the ... Read More