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Foundation Announces Inaugural Data4Change Accelerator Grants
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on the Cloudera Foundation website. In April 2021, the Cloudera Foundation merged with the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, where work with the Accelerator program...
New report highlights how innovations in data, AI and publishing are advancing science
Photo by Chokniti Khongchum from Pexels By Deborah O’Neil Open science, data sharing, artificial intelligence, and digital-first publishing are rapidly transforming scientific research and discovery. Last fall, the National Academies...
Feb. 15, 1988: Neural networks generate interest and innovation in artificial intelligence
Advances in computing technology and data storage made neural networks more promising than ever, sparking widespread investment into the technology. “Neural networks: Glamour and glitches” published in Computerworld Volume 22,...
Feb. 16, 1987: SQL establishes dominance in database query language arena
In the 1980s, a relational database query language called SQL became widely adopted. SQL is still used extensively today. “SQL makes it mark in PC arena” published in Computerworld Volume...
April 24, 1989: Museums automate collections management with custom data entry systems
Custom data entry systems increased the efficiency of museum cataloging, reducing years of documentation into just months. “Museum breaks free of database backlog” published in Computerworld Volume 23, Issue 17...
Jan. 30, 1984: Email recognized as important future business technology
“E-Mail expected to precipitate major changes” published in Computerworld Volume 18, Issue 5 on January 30, 1984 Email was adopted rapidly in the 1980s, revolutionizing business communication. Nearly every working...
Jan. 30, 1984: IRS streamlines operations with computer vision and digital storage
The IRS installed new technology to automate the processing of tax forms and improve data retrieval. “IRS still depends on paper in computer age” published in Computerworld Volume 18, Issue...
Call for applications: Climate action nonprofits invited to build advanced data expertise with 2022 Accelerator Grants
BOSTON – The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation has opened the application process for the next set of Accelerator Program Grants, a novel opportunity that provides nonprofits with data support, tools,...
A how-to guide: AWS cost and usage reporting from multiple AWS accounts
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on the Cloudera Foundation website. In April 2021, the Cloudera Foundation merged with the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation. by Hazem Mahmoud March 23, 2020...
Location, Location, Location: WattTime uses AI & data to determine best places to source clean energy
How clean is your clean energy? That’s a question many large organizations and corporations grapple with as they decide where to source their energy. The answer – surprisingly – depends...