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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Tech Giants Bet Big on AI as Data Shows Clear Winners

Tech Giants Bet Big on AI as Data Shows Clear Winners
Tech Giants Bet Big on AI as Data Shows Clear Winners
December 26, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Companies embracing artificial intelligence (AI) are pulling ahead of competitors, with Bridgeline’s HawkSearch reporting new customers each week, IBM finding open-source AI users seeing higher...

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Beyond the Buzzword: Why Really Big Data Still Matters
Beyond the Buzzword: Why Really Big Data Still Matters
December 23, 2024  |  Big Data

Big data once topped every corporate wish list, right next to “digital transformation” and “innovation.” While the buzz has faded, the massive data processing revolution...

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Apple Faces New EU Call to Open iPhone to Competitors
Apple Faces New EU Call to Open iPhone to Competitors
December 19, 2024  |  Apple

Apple is facing new pressure in Europe to let competitors access its iPhone operating system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Dutch Authority Fines Netflix $4.95 Million for Alleged GDPR Violations
Dutch Authority Fines Netflix $4.95 Million for Alleged GDPR Violations
December 18, 2024  |  Regulation

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (Dutch DPA) fined Netflix 4.75 million euros (about $4.95 million), saying that between 2018 and 2020, the company did not...

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AI Training Debate Raises Stakes for Digital Economy
AI Training Debate Raises Stakes for Digital Economy
December 16, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Leading AI researchers caution that training systems on internet data may be hitting their limits, raising concerns about the future of data-driven business models across...

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Finance Leaders Use Data-as-a-Service to Flip the Switch on Real-Time Treasury
Finance Leaders Use Data-as-a-Service to Flip the Switch on Real-Time Treasury
December 16, 2024  |  B2B Payments

Today’s treasury operations are a far cry from your father’s, as the saying goes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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ThredUp CTO Says Data Turns Secondhand Retail Into Top-Shelf Experience
ThredUp CTO Says Data Turns Secondhand Retail Into Top-Shelf Experience
December 16, 2024  |  Retail

The resale retail sector, once considered a niche market fueled by thrifty shoppers and vintage enthusiasts, has emerged as a multibillion-dollar industry. Get the Full...

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Accounting Seed Releases Guides to AP and AR Automation
Accounting Seed Releases Guides to AP and AR Automation
December 13, 2024  |  B2B Payments

Accounting Seed, an accounting solution built on the Salesforce Platform, released three new guides designed to help businesses improve their data and automate their accounts...

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Mapping the Money: Why Payments Innovation Starts With the Customer Journey
Mapping the Money: Why Payments Innovation Starts With the Customer Journey
December 11, 2024  |  Payments Innovation

As companies mull updates to their payments processes, the changes required to automate and digitize those (sometimes) analog interactions can prove daunting — and costly....

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