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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AltFin’s Role Evolves In Tense Global Trade Environment
AltFin’s Role Evolves In Tense Global Trade Environment
January 08, 2019  |  B2B Payments

The fallout from ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China is likely to be felt on both sides, with analysts expecting the economic impact...

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In UK, Cabinet Office Pays Late, Too
In UK, Cabinet Office Pays Late, Too
January 08, 2019  |  B2B Payments

In the U.K., it turns out that even some of the most vocal critics of late payments … pay late. Will a traffic light system...

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Banks Jump Into The Contextual Commerce Stream
Banks Jump Into The Contextual Commerce Stream
January 03, 2019  |  Commerce

Consumers in the digital age don’t really embark on commerce journeys anymore, so much as they find themselves always on one. This is a situation...

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Facebook CEO Says He’s ‘Proud’ Of The Improvements Its Made
Facebook CEO Says He’s ‘Proud’ Of The Improvements Its Made
January 02, 2019  |  Facebook

Embattled Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said in a post over the holiday week that he was “proud of the progress” Facebook has made to...

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Google Exec Says Data, AI Can Advance Health Care
Google Exec Says Data, AI Can Advance Health Care
January 02, 2019  |  Google

Toby Cosgrove, an executive advisor to the Google Cloud health care team, believes data and artificial intelligence (AI) have the power to advance the health...

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Deep Dive: The Costs, Complexities Of Managing Consumer Data
Deep Dive: The Costs, Complexities Of Managing Consumer Data
December 26, 2018  |  Regulation

These days, consumers are almost always walking around with at least one, if not more, connected device. Whether they’re smartphones, tablets, wearables or something else,...

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EU Watchdog To Decide On Data Availability
EU Watchdog To Decide On Data Availability
December 26, 2018  |  Regulation

The European Data Protection Board will soon decide if financial regulators around the world can freely engage in the exchange of cross-border information. The European...

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First Data: Who Buys What On Christmas Eve
First Data: Who Buys What On Christmas Eve
December 24, 2018  |  Retail

When it comes to hot and last-minute Christmas gifts, one can hardly go wrong with some spark plugs. An ignition coil sounds pretty festive. Who...

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