Warehouse Management in the Era of Big Data by @briggpatten via @Datafloq

There are many things that determine the efficiency of a business. However, when that business involves the production of a tangible product, there is probably nothing more important to efficiency than the quality of warehouse management.

This is a key area and can really make a difference to the profitability of this kind of business.

Embracing Blockchain Could Completely Change The Way Artists Sell Music And Interact With Fans by @SHERM8N via @forbes

Smart contracts can include which percentage of the revenue goes to which member of the band, the label, and manager.

This is fascinating and an amazing use for blockchain. I can see that this could potentially be used for all sorts of things and not just for the music business.

Presto for Data Scientists – SQL on anything by Kamil Bajda-Pawlikowski via @kdnuggets

Presto enables data scientists to run interactive SQL across multiple data sources. This open source engine supports querying anything, anywhere, and at large scale.

I have to agree with Kamil - download a free version of it and try it - I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

Python Regular Expressions Cheat Sheet by Alex Yang via @kdnuggets

The tough thing about learning data is remembering all the syntax. While at Dataquest Alex Yang advocates getting used to consulting the Python documentation, sometimes it's nice to have a handy reference, so they've put together this cheat sheet to help you out!

This has got to be bookmarked and printed out for reference.

How APIs can help prevent data warehouse hell by Wolf Ruzicka via @infomgmt

One problem that frequently arises is when companies have a lot of data stored in remote databases - isolated data silos that offer only limited access.

APIs are useful for reporting, applications, and standardisation. I think they are a good thing as standard ones can be designed and used.

Strong data security starts with proper documentation

Important considerations are what data is accessible, where it’s all stored, how it’s all connected and who has rights to view it.

I agree - any kind of reporting layer needs security within it , between the data and it or both.

Universities offer quick-hit studies in AI, machine learning by David Weldon via @infomgmt

MIT has announced seven new courses added to its 2018 Short Programs, covering such technologies as artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation and computational design.

As always there are a number of places for you to learn AI/ML - these courses are very welcome and have a good name on them but if you are on a limited or no budget you can always use something like Udemy or EDX.