data

Data are individual units of information. A datum describes a single quality or quantity of some object or phenomenon. In analytical processes, data are represented by variables. Although the terms "data", "information" and "knowledge" are often used interchangeably, each of these terms has a distinct meaning.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

Making Sense of How Firms Are Leveraging Real-Time Data
Making Sense of How Firms Are Leveraging Real-Time Data
April 11, 2024  |  Data

An uncertain operating environment calls for controlling what is controllable. And with Mastercard’s reshuffling of its executive team on Tuesday (April 9) to add a data team,...

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FI Execs Curb Their Enthusiasm for Open Banking
FI Execs Curb Their Enthusiasm for Open Banking
April 11, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Open banking, the legal framework permitting secure data sharing amongst financial institutions (FIs) and third-party FinTechs to enhance the products and services they offer consumers,...

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Brands Use Mobile Data to Deepen Loyalty Connections With Customers
Brands Use Mobile Data to Deepen Loyalty Connections With Customers
April 10, 2024  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Loyalty programs have long served as a cornerstone for businesses seeking to cultivate lasting relationships with their customers. With the ongoing evolution of mobile technology...

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AI Faces a Data Drought … for Real
AI Faces a Data Drought … for Real
April 10, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

The demand for high-quality data, essential for powering artificial intelligence (AI) conversational tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, may soon outstrip supply and potentially stall AI progress,...

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Linked Analysis Evolution Breaks Down Silos as CUs Battle Fraudsters
Linked Analysis Evolution Breaks Down Silos as CUs Battle Fraudsters
April 10, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

There’s no shortage of damage payments and social engineering fraud can do to a company as well as its member relationships. Creating silos within an...

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B2B Businesses Tap Embedded Analytics to Unlock Legacy Data Silos 
B2B Businesses Tap Embedded Analytics to Unlock Legacy Data Silos 
April 09, 2024  |  Data

There is more data being generated today in the business-to-business (B2B) arena than ever before. And with J.P. Morgan Chase’s launch of its media platform...

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Mastercard Realigns Organizational Structure, Adds ‘Data and AI’ Group
Mastercard Realigns Organizational Structure, Adds ‘Data and AI’ Group
April 09, 2024  |  Mastercard

Mastercard realigned its organizational structure to support its strategic priorities and position itself for “the next era of growth.” The realignment centers on three teams: Core...

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Banyan CEO: Chase’s Media Move Highlights Value of Customer Data
Banyan CEO: Chase’s Media Move Highlights Value of Customer Data
April 09, 2024  |  Connected Economy

Banks need new revenue streams. Retailers (and other businesses operating with razor-thin margins) need to fine-tune their go-to-market strategies and gain higher returns on marketing...

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GenZ Loves Their Digital Wallets
GenZ Loves Their Digital Wallets
April 09, 2024  |  Mobile Wallets

Digital wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Wallet provide consumers with convenient and secure ways to make in-store and online purchases without having to put sensitive credit or...

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