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And that’s a wrap on #KMWorld2024! The Factor team had a fantastic time in DC last week—lots of fun, plenty of conversations, and some big takeaways about how knowledge management is evolving in the age of generative AI. We’ll dive deeper into these insights in the weeks ahead, but here are a few highlights: 1?? AI caution over AI hype: GenAI is everywhere, but without strong information architecture, it risks creating more problems than solutions. 2?? Taxonomy is trending: More organizations know they need it, even if they’re unsure where to start. 3?? Governance gets its moment: Finally seen as a must-have for any data or content project. 4?? Breaking silos = better outcomes: Mismanaged data is being called out as a major business obstacle. We’re excited to unpack these themes further—stay tuned for more! #Factor #KnowledgeManagement #AI #Taxonomy #Governance

Does your data work for you or against you? Join Factor Co-Founders Gary Carlson and Bram Wessel next week as they share actionable steps for building a semantic mindset within your organization.?We're bringing the Henry Stewart Events Semantic Data conference keynote to you in a digital format to give you a clear path that connects your data to its bigger purpose. ??? Date: Tuesday, November 26th, 2024 ? Time: 9:00 AM PT | 12 PM ET ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/ggQ-WVYJ #Factor #SemanticData #Webinar

"Scientific theories can always be improved and are improved. That is one of the glories of science. It is the?authoritarian?view of the Universe that is frozen in stone and cannot be changed, so that once it is wrong, it is wrong forever." –Isaac Asimov #HumanFactor

#KMWorld2024 is here, and Factor is ready to roll! Join us at Booth 207 to explore the future of knowledge management and enterprise intelligence. See you in DC! #Factor #KnowledgeManagement

How do you transform a siloed, disjointed content ecosystem into an enterprise-wide strategy for intuitive discovery and user trust? Factor recently partnered with a Fortune 500 client to tackle exactly that. What began as a focused effort to improve customer-facing product support content quickly evolved into a foundational shift toward enterprise-wide alignment in information architecture and content strategy. Read our latest case study to learn about our approach!

Imagine a taxonomy with just two terms: one is “bolt,” the other is “thing that goes around a bolt.” That would be silly, right? In today’s Factor Friday post, Bob Kasenchak takes a brief stroll through taxonomy standards to illuminate the underlying principles of why something like that is silly, along with other nuts and bolts of taxonomy best practices.

Factor is heading to DGIQ East in just a few weeks! We’re excited to join the Data Governance & Information Quality Conference in Washington, D.C., where we’ll connect with other industry leaders, explore new points of view and expert insights, and get a first look at what’s ahead for data management in 2025. Plus, Factor’s Bob Kasenchak will be speaking on Generative AI ethics, covering ethical risks and sharing actionable strategies for responsible AI deployment. You won't want to miss it. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gyG5faWT #DGIQ2024 #GenerativeAI #TechEthics

Data isn’t just about collection; it’s about connection. In our upcoming webinar, Factor Co-Founders Bram Wessel and Gary Carlson will break down how adopting a semantic mindset can help your organization make data more meaningful—across every team and aligned with your biggest goals. ??? Date: Tuesday, November 26th, 2024 ? Time: 9:00 AM PT | 12 PM ET If you missed the Henry Stewart Events Semantic Data conference keynote, now is your chance to catch up! Join Factor for real, actionable steps and a live Q&A to get your data strategy on point. ?? Register now, and bring clarity to your data! https://lnkd.in/gNmgMP-r #Factor #SemanticData #SemanticMindset #Webinar

How do you turn ad hoc content management into a scalable, governed ecosystem? Our latest case study explores Factor's recent engagement with a Fortune 500 business and finance software publisher, where we took a deep dive into the company's metadata and taxonomies. This follow-up to our Alignment Accelerator workshop resulted in a comprehensive taxonomy inventory and audit. By cataloging 73 taxonomies across multiple systems and identifying critical governance gaps, we set the stage for a more unified content experience and robust metadata model. Read the full story to see how the strategic organization of taxonomies can support productivity, navigation, and future growth.

“It is never too late to be what you might have been.” –George Eliot #Factor #TheHumanFactor