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.

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Why APIs Are Crucial To Smart Transit’s IoT Growth

Why APIs Are Crucial To Smart Transit’s IoT Growth
Why APIs Are Crucial To Smart Transit’s IoT Growth
January 13, 2020  |  Internet of Things

From London’s Underground to NYC’s MTA, transit systems are digitizing ticket purchasing to boost ridership and reduce consumer friction. But most still rely on old-school...

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OneConnect Wields Government Data For SMB Lending
OneConnect Wields Government Data For SMB Lending
January 06, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Chinese firm OneConnect, a blockchain-based small business (SMB) lending platform owned by insurance giant Ping An, has launched a new portal to facilitate SMB lending...

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Businesses To Spend $55B On CA Privacy Law Compliance
Businesses To Spend $55B On CA Privacy Law Compliance
January 03, 2020  |  Data & Research

California has passed the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), a sweeping law that forces companies to tell customers about the data they gather about them,...

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Making Vitamins A Consistent Consumer Habit With Subscriptions
Making Vitamins A Consistent Consumer Habit With Subscriptions
January 03, 2020  |  Today In Data

The share of younger adults taking vitamins has consistently climbed, especially in the last five years. Ritual, a vitamin-on-subscription service, is riding the wave of the...

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Taking New Approaches To Retail Stores And Faster Payment Models
Taking New Approaches To Retail Stores And Faster Payment Models
January 02, 2020  |  Today In Data

Anchor Shops is aiming to keep the parts of the department store experience that are still working, while minimizing the portions that drag down department store profits. And,...

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Why Turkish Banks Are Bullish On PSD2
Why Turkish Banks Are Bullish On PSD2
January 02, 2020  |  Legal & Regulation

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How AI Will Decide What You Wear
How AI Will Decide What You Wear
December 26, 2019  |  Retail

At the start of the 2010s, retail merchandising was, at base, a lot of guesswork. The fashion industry made decisions on its seasonal lines once...

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How TripAdvisor Put The Kibosh On 1M Fake Reviews With Machine Learning
How TripAdvisor Put The Kibosh On 1M Fake Reviews With Machine Learning
December 23, 2019  |  Fraud Prevention

Reviews are a critical part of the online travel economy, with online shoppers poring over feedback to decide which companies to patronize. But false reviews...

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