Today, we take GPS (Global Positioning System) technology for granted. Thinking back on the days of navigating with maps seems like a long time ago, even though modern GPS systems are really fairly new. Thats because the technology has been so revolutionary to the way we live our lives, that we cant really imagine life without it. It helps us to navigate while driving, help us … [Read more...] about Could GPS Satellites Be Replaced with Synthetic Diamonds?
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Four Ways Big Data Improves the Medical Sphere
Big Data processing and analysis are penetrating the healthcare industry further and further. Telemedicine, EHR, wearables, and Internet of Things getting more and more popular, the medical sphere is accumulating more and more healthcare records. To make this data useful, practitioners need a convenient access to the information, as well as the ability to easily interpret and … [Read more...] about Four Ways Big Data Improves the Medical Sphere
Could Big Data Reduce Hospital Readmission Rates?
Hospitals are inching away far away from the statistical and analytical approach to collection data models that have been in place for some time, and sprinting towards implementing Big Data. The model that is currently customary in many hospitals, when compared to the big data model, is almost too generic, as data harvested and stored is not syncing and meshing as seamlessly as … [Read more...] about Could Big Data Reduce Hospital Readmission Rates?
How Will the Softer Side of Robots Affect our Lives
Despite the advancements in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, Robots have not learnt how to show emotion just yetbut when we think of robots, more often than not images of clunky humanoid contraptions, metal with hinged joints and bulky movement spring to mind (excuse the pun). Whilst there are lots of applications for hard robotic machines such as factory lines, farming, … [Read more...] about How Will the Softer Side of Robots Affect our Lives
How to Stop Data Theft in the Healthcare Industry?
Cybercrime in the healthcare industry is growing rapidly. Nearly 90% of all healthcare organizations have experienced one or more data breach in the past two years. This industry has suffered more breaches than any other industry in the last ten years, losing an estimated total of $6.2 billion. They are failing largely because they havent been securing their applications. When … [Read more...] about How to Stop Data Theft in the Healthcare Industry?
