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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Mastercard CEO Pushes Back Against National Payments Systems
Mastercard CEO Pushes Back Against National Payments Systems
February 03, 2020  |  Mastercard

Ajay Banga, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Mastercard, is adamantly against any attempts to fracture the Global Payments Systems (GPS) into national domains, Financial...

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FCC To Crack Down On Sharing Of Mobile Users’ Location Data
FCC To Crack Down On Sharing Of Mobile Users’ Location Data
February 02, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Wireless networks that sold their customers’ real-time location data violated U.S. law, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai wrote in a letter to Congress...

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France Tax Authorities Demand Data From Airbnb
France Tax Authorities Demand Data From Airbnb
January 29, 2020  |  International

Airbnb is facing a deadline to send data to French tax authorities over a law that compels marketplaces to provide revenue and other company information...

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CPG Brands Drive Innovation With Caffeinated Beverages
CPG Brands Drive Innovation With Caffeinated Beverages
January 28, 2020  |  Today In Data

 Americans are heavy consumers of caffeine, drinking plenty of coffee and soft drinks. Brands such as Phocus, however, are providing consumers with healthier beverage alternatives with...

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Big Tech Firms Call For Industry Regulations
Big Tech Firms Call For Industry Regulations
January 27, 2020  |  Regulation

Big Tech companies like Apple and Facebook have lately had a contentious relationship with regulators and lawmakers over issues like privacy, use of personal data...

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Mastercard, Rockefeller Foundation Launch Online Data Platform For Non-Profits
Mastercard, Rockefeller Foundation Launch Online Data Platform For Non-Profits
January 24, 2020  |  Mastercard

The Rockefeller Foundation, along with the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, announced their new platform data.org today in Davos. The site will be a dynamic...

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Renting Furniture, Smartphone Chargers With Retail Innovation
Renting Furniture, Smartphone Chargers With Retail Innovation
January 21, 2020  |  Today In Data

Furniture is helping to build a larger retail ecosystem, with the value proposition of Oliver Space centered around providing furnishings, along with design help, to consumers who are...

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Hospitals’ Sharing Of Patient Data Extends To Other Big Tech Players
Hospitals’ Sharing Of Patient Data Extends To Other Big Tech Players
January 21, 2020  |  Data

In the latest example of hospitals’ influence in the data economy, Microsoft and Amazon now have access to patient records. The deal, struck with large...

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The Bank App Feature 54.1 Percent Of Consumers Agree They Want
The Bank App Feature 54.1 Percent Of Consumers Agree They Want
January 21, 2020  |  Authentication

Though many banks may be betting big on advanced technology to help them in the fight against financial fraud, their customers would feel more secure...

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