The process of data entry, which comprises entering of textual information from print or audio sources into documents, spreadsheets and databases, may seem a simple thing. However, even a simple error can have disastrous consequences and lead to unpredictable results....
Student Data Breach in Jersey City School District
A data breach occurs when sensitive or personal information is stolen by unauthorized persons. Many businesses and banks have become victims of data breaches and now it seems educational institutions are also vulnerable to such data security issues. According to a...
Dead Sea Scrolls Website Enhanced by New Update
In 2012, in collaboration with Google Research and Development Center in Israel, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) had launched the 'Leon Levy Dead Sea Scrolls Digital Library', a website that allows viewing and searching the Dead Sea Scrolls online. The project...
Digitizing Family History for Preservation and Research
Do you have a box of old family photos or documents you want to preserve and share? Digitization of family history records can make this possible.
4 Practical Tips for Efficient Data Management
Data capture is the first step in big data management. The blog discusses 4 best practices for managing data across an organization.
Indiana Courts Moving Towards E-Filing of Court Documents
In a recent press release, Indiana Supreme Court has announced the implementation of a statewide e-filing system, for improved efficiency and convenience.
Applications of Data Analysis in the Telecommunication Sector
Telecommunication companies generate and store enormous quantity of data. The blog discusses 3 major applications of data in the telecommunication sector.
Document Management in Fire Departments
Today, many public safety departments are utilizing efficient record and document management systems, as it helps them to make significant department improvements. For instance, easy availability and accessibility of data could help such services better plan location...
Data Mining Applications Helping to Restrict Recalls in the Automobile Industry
The automobile industry is one of the largest and fastest growing industries in the global market. However, it is also one that is plagued by consumer-troubling recalls. The news is that data mining techniques are helping to limit these costly recalls. In October,...
Data Entry Errors Could Have Caused Much of the Voting Irregularities in North Carolina
Recent reports point to several hundred cases of potential voter fraud relating to the 2012 presidential election in North Carolina. It seems that NC's voter rolls are terribly flawed and contain numerous duplicates, deceased voters, and voters who have since left the...