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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The 2018 Bling Ring’s Commerce Challenge
The 2018 Bling Ring’s Commerce Challenge
October 06, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Reboots have officially jumped the shark. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Canada’s Largest ISP Suffers Website Glitch
Canada’s Largest ISP Suffers Website Glitch
October 02, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Internet provider Altima Telecom — one of the largest independent Canadian internet service providers, serving Montreal and Toronto — had to repair a flaw that could...

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Inventor Of The Web, Tim Berners-Lee, Wants To Take It Back
Inventor Of The Web, Tim Berners-Lee, Wants To Take It Back
October 02, 2018  |  Data

What would one say about a computer geek who said he could protect their online identity, and while doing do would make a bold move against...

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Ondot On The Real-Time Data Future Of Financial Services
Ondot On The Real-Time Data Future Of Financial Services
October 01, 2018  |  Digital Banking

People love mapping apps for three reasons: Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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AT&T Delves Into Enterprise Blockchain With IBM, Microsoft
AT&T Delves Into Enterprise Blockchain With IBM, Microsoft
September 28, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Telecommunications conglomerate AT&T is diving into the world of enterprise blockchain with a new suite of services for corporates, a result of collaborations with Microsoft...

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Apple Security Vulnerability Could Leave Corporate Networks Exposed
Apple Security Vulnerability Could Leave Corporate Networks Exposed
September 28, 2018  |  Apple

A new report alleged that Apple’s business and scholastic device management service, the Device Enrollment Program (DEP), has a significant security hole that could impact...

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Oil Companies’ Gas Payments ‘Fast Lane’ Pursuit
Oil Companies’ Gas Payments ‘Fast Lane’ Pursuit
September 28, 2018  |  Gas Station Retail

Mobile payments at the pump? Made reality, the concept has the potential to save time and truly move life into the fast lane — via...

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Deep Dive: How Retailers Guard Against Cyberattacks
Deep Dive: How Retailers Guard Against Cyberattacks
September 28, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

PYMNTS explores the forces threatening consumer trust in this month’s Digital Identity Tracker™ Deep Dive, including how companies protect themselves while boosting customers’ confidence.

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