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  • Why the Future of Social Media Will Depend on Artificial Intelligence

    Why the Future of Social Media Will Depend on Artificial Intelligence

    With an estimated 2.77 billion social network users around the globe, social networking platforms possess an unimaginable amount of data. The reach of social networks is expanding at an alarming rate around the globe in 2019. These figures will continue to grow. Social media provides a phenomenal amount of user-generated data. Due to the nature…

  • 5 companies to watch out for in personalization & digital transformation in APAC

    The world has become increasingly saturated with millions of options available to consumers. So, it has become extremely important for enterprises to limit the choices they offer their customers. The best way to do this is to provide customized and catered offers which are specific to individuals. Personalization engines make that process easier for enterprises.…

  • 5 challenges still facing the Internet of Things (IoT)

    5 challenges still facing the Internet of Things (IoT)

    As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to steer operations in the 21st century, numerous challenges are coming to light. While the IoT still has the potential to transform business for owners, employees and customers alike, those who already embrace this next-gen network still have some work to do. Not only are they trying to…

  • Artificial Intelligence and cryptocurrencies – 4 things you need to know

    Artificial Intelligence and cryptocurrencies – 4 things you need to know

    Artificial Intelligence, commonly known as ‘AI’, is a technical concept that attempts to integrate human knowledge into machines. In layman’s language, it can be said that devices will now be feasible to perform those actions which generally require human intelligence. For example, lights will automatically light up when you enter the room, the refrigerator will…

  • 3 Ways Big Data Improves Customer Reach and Growth for Retail Businesses

    3 Ways Big Data Improves Customer Reach and Growth for Retail Businesses

      The retail industry has always relied on information for prosperity. In times before technology, the most successful shop owners were the ones that knew their customers personally. When customers walked into the shop, the owner was right there to make them feel special. They were able to address the customers’ individual needs, and make…

  • The challenges of being a data scientist in a corporate world

    The challenges of being a data scientist in a corporate world

    It’s been a couple of years since the world was introduced to an exciting new career prospect. But the hype around data science still hasn’t died down. With it being predicted to remain the ‘hottest’ job for the next couple years, it doesn’t look like the buzz around data science would go away anytime soon.…

  • Facebook’s betrayal of data privacy is a discussion that was long overdue

    Facebook’s betrayal of data privacy is a discussion that was long overdue

      In what has been termed the biggest data theft to have ever occurred, nearly 70 million people from the United States alone have had user data leaked from their Facebook profiles. In total, as much as 87 million accounts around the world have been affected, if not more. And with the growing number of…

  • Less Than Half of Enterprises Use Encryption Technology Consistently: Is Your Company One of Them?

    Less Than Half of Enterprises Use Encryption Technology Consistently: Is Your Company One of Them?

      Big data security practices take many forms. It’s up to you to choose encryption strategies that protect not only your corporation but your consumers as well. Unfortunately, even if you think you’re doing your due diligence, the odds are high that you’re falling short. Could your biggest security vulnerability lie in operational oversights? Here’s…

  • 3 Ways Blockchain based Smart Contracts Are Improving Commerce

    3 Ways Blockchain based Smart Contracts Are Improving Commerce

      The origins of contract law can be traced as far back as 2250 BC in Mesopotamia. For most of its history, it has barely changed. Blockchain has surprisingly disrupted the foundations of contract law more than anything else in the past four millenniums. Blockchain technology was originally intended to authenticate bitcoin transactions. In 2008,…

  • Data liquidity concerns in an AI driven economy

    Data liquidity concerns in an AI driven economy

      The concept of artificial intelligence can be traced back to the early 1950s, nearly half a century before the term “big data” was first coined. While big data is fairly recent technological breakthrough, it is already shaping the future of AI in remarkable ways. However, data scientists still face some significant roadblocks as they…

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