The benefits -- and challenges -- of analytics-driven HR processes; beware of 'AI washing' by vendors

Information Management Digest A roundup of information management content from TechTarget's network | Aug. 17, 2017 FEATURED ITEM Metrics, analytics tools propel HR processes into full hyperdrive From recruitment and retention programs to wellness and fitness initiatives, companies are tapping HR analytics tools to manage -- and enrich -- the employee experience. Our Business Information e-zine looks at how the software can help organizations treat workers as individuals -- if used properly. Also in this issue: An AI guru thinks bots can humanize HR. (SearchDataManagement.com) Advertisement NEWS   AI washing muddies the artificial intelligence products market Artificial intelligence products are the future, and Gartner says many tech vendors are doing "AI washing" to trick potential customers into thinking they're buying leading-edge software. (SearchBusinessAnalytics.com)   Ten steps to using predictive analytics algorithms effectively A successful predictive analytics program involves more than deploying software and using it to analyze data. This set of steps can help put a solid analytics foundation in place. (SearchBusinessAnalytics.com)   IBM cracks code for speeding up its deep learning platform Using more GPUs when training deep learning models on data sets doesn't always deliver faster analytics results, but new software from IBM shows it can be done. (SearchBusinessAnalytics.com)   Rising database security threats require attention -- and action Data management teams are asking more questions about data security, Gartner analyst Merv Adrian says. But new factors complicate the process of securing databases, he adds. (SearchDataManagement.com) EXPERT ADVICE   BI data governance can take lessons from the public sector When it comes to creating processes for governing business intelligence data, companies can learn valuable lessons from the public sector's data management practices. (SearchDataManagement.com)   Oracle database primer for IT pros: What are Oracle extents? Oracle extents are sets of logically contiguous blocks allocated in an Oracle database. Learn more about one of the key elements in Oracle's architecture in our updated definition. (SearchOracle.com) About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Information Management Digest, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget Enterprise Applications Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2017 TechTarget. All rights reserved.