AI, algorithms, data mining, and research data – data is on the agenda as the foundation for the future at the Frankfurt Book Fair.
At the MarkLogic stand the conversation has been about adding data as a core asset for publishers. There is so much that can be done around the content to improve user experiences and products – and much of it starts with data.
- “Everyone is innovating at the end of the content production process. It’s a surprise that it hasn’t got further upstream. Publishers are still focused on the value of the end product, not on the knowledge contained inside.” – Jen Shorten
- “It’s all about truly embracing the process of change. Creating the vision, shaped by business drivers, gaining buy-in from the decision makers, and then putting the right technology in place.” – Ernst Kallus
How do you see data impacting the industry? Come on by 4.2 L94 and share your ideas with us.
Data for Knowledge and Open Access For Books
Some of the most attended events at the show touched on just how important data can be for this future.
The SpringerNature session on data mining and analytics was just packed with everyone from all parts of
Data also played a big role in the discussion of open access monographs. While the dynamics of open access articles are well understood (if still being worked out), “we are struggling” with monographs – single subject scholarly books – according to David Worlock. This is because so many of the fundamental ways we produce and use books need to change to make them usable for a wider, open access audience.
“In 5 years, over 50
Open access also means exploring new funding processes. Knowledge Unlatched is pioneering programs where libraries can join together and crowd-fund books. Once a work is funded it is open to all. According to Brian O’Leary, this is one example of how “open access is mostly a supply chain issue” and, as the demand grows, publishers must be a part of these changes. But the future is bright with a larger base of users with new and novel uses for monographs and is within reach with the proper investment in data around the books.
EBCONT Delivers Information for Industry
Joining
A good example of this is their work with Schrack Seconet. This producer of fire safety and communications systems installs thousands of safety devices (such as fire and smoke alarms) in each individual customer location. The content that is needed to seamlessly operate these devices starts with the documentation and includes the records for installation and maintenance. This is critical information for technicians – having the wrong information about a device can mean an additional trip back to the shop to get the right tool.
But with the latest in IoT and connecting industrial data (something we are also seeing with our customers), the devices are all now generating data and controlled with management software. This means there is even more critical data for the technicians – and all this data and content needs to be integrated and updated with the latest activity and information on the status.
The EBCONT team created a solution for Schrack Seconet that brought together this data and
Helping organizations of all kinds get value from their data is core to the mission of EBCONT. To better help their customers, the team is investing in machine learning, text categorization and image categorization to automate content and data processing and let subject matter experts focus on the process and quality of the data.
The team has just opened their new German office in Frankfurt and are planning a business breakfast on these topics soon. To get in touch with the team marklogic@ebcont-et.com and keep a lookout for the Germany event coming up!
SiteVision Joins the Team
We are very pleased to announce our OEM Partnership with SiteVision. This flexible CMS, dedicated to the publishing industry, has been a big part of the German Publishing market for years. The new version of SiteVision is powered by MarkLogic and we’re looking forward to helping them bring even better and more flexible content management to their existing customers…and to working together to let publishers use all their data to make better products.
My Turn in the Hot Seat
See you later!
Blogging from Frankfurt, Matt Turner, CTO Media & Manufacturing
P.S. In case you missed my previous posts from the fair, you can read them here:
Matt Turner
Matt Turner is the CTO, Media and Manufacturing at MarkLogic where he develops strategy and solutions for the media, entertainment and manufacturing markets. Matt works with customers and prospects to develop MarkLogic enterprise NoSQL operational data hubs that enable them to get the most of their data and deliver their products to the fans, audiences and customers that love them.
Before joining MarkLogic, Matt was at Sony Music and PC World developing innovative information and content delivery applications.