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

Report: Salesforce-Informatica Deal Falls Apart
Report: Salesforce-Informatica Deal Falls Apart
April 22, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Salesforce’s plans to purchase data-management software provider Informatica have reportedly stalled. While the two sides were apparently in advanced talks for a deal earlier this month, the...

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Equifax VP Says Data Science Can Strengthen Customer Relationships
Equifax VP Says Data Science Can Strengthen Customer Relationships
April 22, 2024  |  Opinion

Businesses can gain valuable customer insights from the data they already have, Equifax VP, Data Science and Decision Analytics, Digital Solutions Dilip Singh writes in...

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Back-to-Basics Data Approach Confronts Increasing Fraud
Back-to-Basics Data Approach Confronts Increasing Fraud
April 19, 2024  |  Opinion

Whenever there’s economic uncertainty, there’s a corresponding upswing in fraud, said Mangopay Vice President of Product and Data Maciej Pitucha, adding businesses can prepare and...

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Google’s Restructuring Shows AI’s Impact on Finance Function
Google’s Restructuring Shows AI’s Impact on Finance Function
April 18, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Amid a changing business landscape, digital innovation is reshaping the growth calculus for organizations. And with the news Wednesday (April 17) that Google CFO Ruth Porat is...

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Next-Gen Fraud Strategies Use Data to Onboard Customers Safely
Next-Gen Fraud Strategies Use Data to Onboard Customers Safely
April 18, 2024  |  Opinion

Business need to fight fraud with data, says Bryan Lewis, CEO of Intellicheck. He breaks it down in the new PYMNTS eBook, “The Implications of Uncertainty.”  ...

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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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