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Does the existence of recommender systems put an end to digital privacy?

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Ever found yourself endlessly scrolling through different movie categories on Netflix looking for that one movie that is of interest to you? Or browsing through the pages on ASOS until you see that one particular item you like? As the volume of Big Data today continues to expand, the countless choices on the Internet can be overwhelming. This is where recommender systems come into place. Recommender (or recommendation) systems are information filtering systems that search through large amounts of data to collect and provide personalized content and services to its users. Using these systems result in substantial benefits both to buyers: -           Timely access to customized and relevant data on the web. -           May lead to discovery of products that they didn’t know existed. -           Increased customer satisfaction. and sellers: -           Higher sales and profits as customers tend to buy more. -           Increased cross-sell as some systems tend to suggest a

Should you choose Cloud or On-Premise ERP?

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  Cloud vs On-premise ERP One of the most important decisions while selecting an ERP software is whether to go for cloud or on-premise. A cloud application is installed on a third party or vendor’s data center and can be accessed from anywhere. Whereas, an on-premise application is installed on your local servers.  Each has its own advantages and disadvantages, and the decision depends on the priorities a company has while considering the option. Selecting cloud vson-premise is a crucial decision, which will have a long term impact. Hence, I have listed below some of the factors which you can consider while choosing the best option.   Factors you should consider while choosing cloud vs on-premise: Accessibility: A cloud ERP is easily accessible from anywhere. Especially when there are multiple offices and employees working in the field, a cloud based application is more suitable. This is where the purely on-premise applications have a disadvantage.  However, if you are ke

OMICRON: BOON OR BANE?

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Is Omicron, the COVID-19 variant a boon or bane? The most unanswered threatening question that gets surrounded within everyone around the globe. Cases of Omicron, the new variant of COVID-19 are spiking over the world. With this increasing graph of casualties, Omicron is likely to replace the Delta variant. Experts suggest that even though the Omicron variant is causing less hospitalization, it shouldn’t be taken lightly. Omicron possesses a less fatality rate compared to other variants. This is still not a sign for people to be less vigilant. Living with COVID and its other variants, there happens to have a conversation regarding whether the Omicron is a boon or bane.  The World Health Organization has said that it is more infectious than the Delta variant.  According to the available information, it is evident that it is mild and can be called a boon to an extent. But still it doesn't reduce the slap it had given to the business industries. Even if the variant is mild, people wit