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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

Data-Driven Platforms Accelerate Education’s Digital Transformation
Data-Driven Platforms Accelerate Education’s Digital Transformation
April 16, 2024  |  Technology

Despite the advancements in classroom technology and increased investments in K-12 education spurred by the pandemic, schools and districts continue to grapple with challenges such...

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Payments Execs View Data as the Compass for Navigating Uncertain Times
Payments Execs View Data as the Compass for Navigating Uncertain Times
April 16, 2024  |  Opinion

“The only thing we can count on is uncertainty,” Albert Einstein once observed. And while the statement is universal, and applies to pretty much any...

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Retail Personalization Is About More Than Just Sending Offers
Retail Personalization Is About More Than Just Sending Offers
April 15, 2024  |  Retail

As merchants look to set their offerings apart to win shoppers’ loyalty, personalization is key. That means more than just using artificial intelligence (AI) to...

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States Tighten Data Privacy Laws In Response to Evolving Digital Challenges
States Tighten Data Privacy Laws In Response to Evolving Digital Challenges
April 15, 2024  |  Data

California’s landmark privacy legislation, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which grants consumers the legal authority to instruct businesses not to sell their data, has...

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OpenAI Hosts Hundreds of Corporate Executives to Demonstrate ChatGPT Enterprise
OpenAI Hosts Hundreds of Corporate Executives to Demonstrate ChatGPT Enterprise
April 12, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI is reportedly stepping up its efforts to sell its artificial intelligence services to corporates worldwide. The company’s CEO, Sam Altman, hosted meetings this month in San...

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This Week in AI: Supersmart AI, Custom Chips, Data Drought and Mental Health Chatbots
This Week in AI: Supersmart AI, Custom Chips, Data Drought and Mental Health Chatbots
April 12, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

This week in artificial intelligence (AI) news, experts weigh in on Elon Musk’s prediction that AI will soon outsmart humans, companies are building custom AI...

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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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