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

Economic Recovery, Consumer Spending Amid The Coronavirus
Economic Recovery, Consumer Spending Amid The Coronavirus
March 17, 2020  |  Today In Data

The start of U.S. economic recovery is likely approximately six weeks away, if China’s experience with the coronavirus provides lessons learned. While China’s economy is grappling to regain...

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Rival Web Browser Alleges Google Violates GDPR
Rival Web Browser Alleges Google Violates GDPR
March 16, 2020  |  Google

The open-source web browser Brave has filed an official complaint that accuses Google of running an “internal data-free-for-all” that violates the GDPR, the EU’s data...

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The Evolution Of Brick-And-Mortar Retail And Loyalty Programs
The Evolution Of Brick-And-Mortar Retail And Loyalty Programs
March 16, 2020  |  Today In Data

Physical retail is evolving to meet the needs of shoppers who expect the same convenience and speed of mobile and online environments. Large shares of Gen Z...

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Turning The Post Office Into A Destination
Turning The Post Office Into A Destination
March 13, 2020  |  Today In Data

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is the biggest retailer in the country in terms of sheer size and locations, and a new Government Accountability Office (GAO)-commissioned...

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How Will Retailers Deal With The Internet of Things’ Trillions of Data Points?
How Will Retailers Deal With The Internet of Things’ Trillions of Data Points?
March 12, 2020  |  Internet of Things

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a phenomenon — so far, a bit of a limited one. Connected devices harbor the potential to bring commerce...

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Tapping Tech To Combat Turbulence
Tapping Tech To Combat Turbulence
March 11, 2020  |  Today In Data

The ride into 2020 has been bumpy to say the least, and beset with challenges. Some were known issues. Payments security, solving the byzantine world of healthcare payments, expanding the...

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FBI Charges Russian National With Running Online Hacker Marketplace
FBI Charges Russian National With Running Online Hacker Marketplace
March 11, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

A Russian national believed to be behind the Deer.io service, which lets hackers advertise and sell stolen information, has been arrested by the FBI, according...

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Rewriting Definitions For A Digitizing Landscape
Rewriting Definitions For A Digitizing Landscape
March 10, 2020  |  Today In Data

There is no shortage of questions that seem basic, but are harder to answer than they appear on first glance. What counts as a bank?...

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Taking New Approaches To Supply Chains, eCommerce Purchases
Taking New Approaches To Supply Chains, eCommerce Purchases
March 09, 2020  |  Today In Data

The COVID-19 virus is putting a renewed focus on technology and the supply chain. One retailer, for instance, recommitted to scaling robotics solutions to replenish inventory to...

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