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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Business Bankruptcies Rise 17% in August Due to Interest Rates
Business Bankruptcies Rise 17% in August Due to Interest Rates
September 05, 2023  |  Economy

Business bankruptcies reportedly experienced a sharp increase in August, with more companies seeking court protection from their creditors. This rise can be attributed to rising...

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Job Growth in U.S. Moves from ‘Exceptional’ to ‘Sustainable’
Job Growth in U.S. Moves from ‘Exceptional’ to ‘Sustainable’
August 30, 2023  |  Economy

American employers added fewer jobs than anticipated in August, according to new findings from ADP. The research group said in a news release Wednesday (Aug. 30) that private...

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Real-Time Data and a ‘Smart Pillbox’ Reset Online Rx Delivery
Real-Time Data and a ‘Smart Pillbox’ Reset Online Rx Delivery
August 30, 2023  |  Healthcare

The graying of America, the emergence of “aging in place” carries with it a special challenge: medication adherence. Remembering to get prescriptions filled and take...

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SAP and Google Cloud Expand Partnership on Data and AI Solutions
SAP and Google Cloud Expand Partnership on Data and AI Solutions
August 29, 2023  |  Data

SAP and Google Cloud have announced an expanded partnership aimed at harnessing the power of data and generative artificial intelligence (AI) for enterprises. The collaboration will combine their...

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Google Will Start Telling Travelers the Cheapest Time to Fly
Google Will Start Telling Travelers the Cheapest Time to Fly
August 28, 2023  |  Google

Google says it is making it easier for travelers to find the cheapest flight. “On Google Flights, you can already see whether current prices for your...

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Databricks’ Value Could Reach $43 Billion in New Funding Round
Databricks’ Value Could Reach $43 Billion in New Funding Round
August 27, 2023  |  Data

Databricks is reportedly weighing a funding round that would value it at $43 billion. The software maker is in talks with T. Rowe Price, Reuters reported Friday,...

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Consumers Want FIs to Deliver Real-Time Financial Data
Consumers Want FIs to Deliver Real-Time Financial Data
August 25, 2023  |  Digital Banking

Serena Smith, chief client officer at i2c, told PYMNTS in a recent interview that although digital innovations in banking have come a long way in...

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Initial Claims for Unemployment Benefits Decrease
Initial Claims for Unemployment Benefits Decrease
August 24, 2023  |  Economy

Initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits decreased during the week ending on Saturday (Aug. 19). The seasonally adjusted figure for that week’s initial claims stood...

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Fiserv Teams With Akoya on Data Sharing
Fiserv Teams With Akoya on Data Sharing
August 24, 2023  |  Data

Consumer-permissioned data — as a concept — is nothing new in financial services. Look back across the past few decades, Jamie DelMedico, vice president and...

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