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

Era of AI Uncertainty Calls for Reliable Anchors of Data
Era of AI Uncertainty Calls for Reliable Anchors of Data
May 01, 2024  |  Opinion

Because business leaders rely on data to make critical decisions, they must be sure the data can be trusted, AI-ID CEO Shaunt Sarkissian writes in...

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Advanced Tech and Data-Sharing Key Allies in Combating Sophisticated Fraud Scams
Advanced Tech and Data-Sharing Key Allies in Combating Sophisticated Fraud Scams
April 30, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

From safeguarding online purchases to strengthening eCommerce ecosystems, strong customer authentication (SCA) helps confirm remote electronic transactions, reshaping the digital commerce landscape. While its mandatory implementation in Europe...

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The Power of Data in Business Decision-Making
The Power of Data in Business Decision-Making
April 30, 2024  |  Opinion

To keep customers and attract new ones, businesses must leverage technology and data to guide strategy, Michael Budde, COO and CFO at Banyan, writes in...

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Simplicity Defines the Small Business Online Payments Playbook
April 29, 2024  |  VISA

Moving a business online can be rewarding as enterprises reach broader audiences, sometimes global in scope, and expand their revenue opportunities with online payments. But...

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Customer-First Focus Unlocks Financial Technology Innovation
Customer-First Focus Unlocks Financial Technology Innovation
April 29, 2024  |  Opinion

With the right technology, businesses can unlock critical insights hidden in their own customer data, Galileo CEO Derek White writes in the new PYMNTS eBook,...

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This Week in AI: Beyond LLMs, AI Forklifts, Weather Forecasting
This Week in AI: Beyond LLMs, AI Forklifts, Weather Forecasting
April 26, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

This week in artificial intelligence (AI) news, as large language models (LLMs) near technical limits, the focus shifts to retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), which combines information...

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Customer Data, Technology Unlock Profitability Amid Uncertainty
Customer Data, Technology Unlock Profitability Amid Uncertainty
April 26, 2024  |  Opinion

Companies can leverage customer data and use technology to prosper in uncertain times, i2c Global Head of Operations John Bresnahan writes in the new PYMNTS...

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Connected Consumer Data Provides Solid Growth Strategy for Merchants
Connected Consumer Data Provides Solid Growth Strategy for Merchants
April 25, 2024  |  Opinion

Businesses that use data strategically can unlock opportunities, fuel growth and reduce risk, Jeff Pomeroy, SVP and head of Omnicommerce at Carat from Fiserv, writes...

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Data Models Emerge as Effective Customer Strategy
Data Models Emerge as Effective Customer Strategy
April 24, 2024  |  Opinion

Data modeling can guide businesses refine strategies and optimize outcomes in uncertain times, Franklin Madison CEO Robert Dudacek writes in the new PYMNTS eBook, “The...

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