Database of the week
Week 45
ACM Digital Library – the latest IT research
With access to the ACM Digital Library (Association for Computing Machinery), you can explore thousands of up-to-date and reliable academic publications (journals) on topics such as artificial intelligence, programming, data analysis, cybersecurity, and digital innovation. The database is designed to help you integrate high-quality academic information into lessons, projects, and research. The ACM database is suitable for lecturers, students, researchers, and staff working in the field of information technology.
Case example: energy data and privacy techniques
Smart devices, such as thermostats, collect data on household energy use. Under the European Data Act, energy companies may be required to share this data with third parties — for example, with an app that helps consumers save energy. While this promotes innovation and service improvement, it also demands strict privacy and security standards. The ACM database includes information on innovative privacy techniques such as differential privacy and homomorphic encryption allows secure data processing without exposing sensitive information, thereby protecting consumer privacy. View the ACM User Guide for useful tips on features such as email alerts of new publications and account personalisation.
Journals and magazines
ACM also publishes several magazines, such as XRDS: Crossroads Magazine, which is aimed at students. The difference between a journal and a magazine is that a journal focuses on scholarly research, while a magazine is intended for general knowledge and broader reading.
ACM Special Interest Group (SIG)
ACM SIG's (Special Interest Groups) are thematic communities within the international Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), where researchers, lecturers, students, and professionals collaborate within a specific area of computing. These conference proceedings are published aswell. Each SIG focuses on a core field such as artificial intelligence (SIGAI), software engineering (SIGSOFT), data management (SIGMOD), or human-computer interaction (SIGCHI). Members exchange knowledge through conferences, publications, and online networks, inspiring progress and innovation within their areas of expertise.
For higher education lecturers and students, joining a SIG provides access to current developments, inspiring research, and global networking opportunities—a valuable addition to technology and ICT education.