Esri’s Federal 2020 conference in DC ended just two weeks ago, and our PA delegation was well represented there. Organizations keen on the latest advancements in Geographic Intelligence (GEOINT) software, on the Esri platform gathered to show off their work using it, and to learn from others. The week was packed with demos for how… Read more »
The past two decades have seen the proliferation of the tech industry in Silicon Valley and the rise of the new west coast or start-up workplace culture. Silicon Valley refers to the geographical region containing the headquarters of many tech companies, but is now also a symbol of ingenuity, relaxed workplace culture, money, and innovative… Read more »
Analysts here at Praescient Analytics work to bring data solutions to our clients everyday, but to the average person, big data and data analytics seem like daunting practices reserved for the highly skilled professionals in government and the corporate world. Exciting news coverage of the emerging practices tend to emphasize the fundamental changes they may… Read more »
Data is becoming more and more vital within society. Tech giants like Facebook and Amazon buy and sell data as they see fit, privacy rights are consistently in the news, and the “internet of things” is rapidly arriving, if it isn’t here already. Raw data is the key to all of this growth, and with… Read more »
What would the world look like today without social media? With the growth of online networks, it has become normal for people to share intimate details of their everyday lives with the internet. There’s Twitter to send tweets, Instagram to post photos, Facebook to keep in touch with friends and family, LinkedIn to publish professional… Read more »
Imagine a blurry-eyed government employee just stepping off the Metro on their way into work. What images do you think that employee would conjure if you asked them about the culture of a typical West Coast tech startup? Now flip it. If you were to venture out to San Francisco or Seattle, how do you… Read more »
Manipulating quantum bits in a state of superposition. Sound like Sci-Fi lingo? Of course it does. Welcome to the world of quantum computing. It can all be boiled down to “quantum bits versus binary bits.” Classical computers use binary bits, or strings of zeros and ones, to input data. Either the input reads a 0… Read more »
Blockchain is mentioned so frequently when talking about cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin that many assume it’s only use is within finance circles. However, blockchain technology is far from one dimensional. Experts predict that it will be of utmost importance for U.S. government officials to have an understanding of the emerging technology, as well as the… Read more »
Growing up surrounded by cutting edge technology sparks a skill set that is heavily sought after in the private and government sectors. The generation gap is evident when it comes to technology. Especially as the youth today are born into using the technology and other generations had to learn and adapt. But who needs these… Read more »
In order to score great deals over the Thanksgiving holiday, you may have chosen to forgo the hassle and stress of the crowds at the old brick-and-mortar stores and instead do your shopping in your PJs at home. Though the official numbers have not yet been released, this year’s Cyber Monday is estimated to bring… Read more »