Prof. Ahmed Banafa is an expert in IoT, blockchain, AI and cybersecurity. He has extensive research experience and has served as faculty at several universities. The document discusses 8 key tech trends for a post-COVID world: 1) Increased use of AI for forecasting consumer behavior and logistics. 2) Growth in cloud computing to support remote work and learning. 3) Expanded use of VR and AR for training, conferences and collaboration. 4) Accelerated 5G rollout to support increased bandwidth demands. 5) Rise of voice interfaces to reduce surface touching. 6) Proliferation of IoT for remote health monitoring. 7) Stronger focus on cybersecurity as attacks increase. 8) Blockchain
Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2023–2027 - India perspective Social Samosa
The PwC Report titled Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2023-2027 provides an in-depth analysis of global entertainment & media consumer and advertising spending.
In this report, we set ourselves a goal to reimagine the concept of “Phygital” and introduce a fresh look at the very fundamentals of “Phygital”. According to LETA Capital and DEVAR, Phygital is not only a set of technologies that enhances the physical reality around us but also augments digital offering with the offline components, making them work together to give the best user experience that both worlds can offer.
In this first report, we highlighted Phygital use-cases, vendors, and clients who already implemented Phygital technologies in Construction, Retail, and Healthcare among other areas. We also allow readers to try out Phygital themselves using the smartphone camera and a WebAR technology showcasing some of the real-life examples of Phygital.
We appreciate all inputs, feedback, and any additional use-cases to make the best coverage of the state of Phygital in the future.
If you have any comments or suggestions, feel free to contact Alexander Zemlyak via email azemlyak@leta.vc.
Developed with Forum for the Future, an international sustainability non-profit organization, and based on our own interviews and executive survey, Vision 2030: A connected future highlights the opportunities that experts and business leaders see for IoT, data and connectivity to create a sustainable future.
The report outlines a future vision for IoT driven connectivity and highlights the barriers that need to be overcome to realize this vision and concludes with recommended next steps.
The third programme has taken place during 2020, engaging more experts on the pivotal shifts via virtual workshops and wider community debate.Here are ten issues that will provide future challenge and opportunity.
E7 Not G7
As global GDP rises, the seven largest emerging economies (E7) have increasing economic power. The relative influence of the old G7 Western powers declines.
Data Sovereignty
Large-population emerging economies see the protection of their data as a national priority. Wider data sharing is restricted to within national borders.
The Race to Net Zero
Cities, countries and companies compete to set the standards for the planet.Fully reducing emissions is central for energy, health and economic targets.
Electric Aviation
As the pressure to decarbonise aviation builds and technology challenges are addressed, using electric planes for short / medium-haul flights gathers support.
The Stakeholder Society
The shift from maximising shareholder value to a stakeholder focus accelerates. Organisations’ purpose, action and performance measurement realign.
Migrating Diseases
Health systems struggle to address the impact of climate change. The increased spread of ‘old’ vector-borne diseases challenge nations for whom they are ‘new’.
Peak Soil
After water and air quality, attention shifts to soil. It impacts everything from food and health to conflict and migration. Action follows deeper understanding.
True Personalisation
Ubiquitous facial recognition and digital identity combine with wider AI adoption to enable the creation and delivery of truly individualised experiences.
Resilience by Design
Global supply chains evolve to be more flexible, shared regional supply webs. Competitors access shared, not proprietary, networks and systems.
Proof of Immunity
Public concerns about health security override worries about privacy. Governments integrate immunity and health data with national identities.
More details on www.futureagenda.org
An Analysis of Benefits and Risks of Artificial Intelligenceijtsrd
Artificial intelligence AI is now typical technology in our everyday lives with applications in image and voice recognition, language translations, chatbots, and predictive data analysis. AI technological progress is likely to present us with many challenges. Furthermore, AI increasingly complex algorithms currently influence our lives and our civilization more than ever before. AI should be taken very seriously even if the probability of their rate were low. Our focus on this paper is an analysis of benefits and risks of AI was on highlighting the potential vulnerabilities and inequities that the use of AI executes. Win Mar | Yin Myo Kay Khine Thaw "An Analysis of Benefits and Risks of Artificial Intelligence" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-5 , August 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd26667.pdfPaper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/computer-science/artificial-intelligence/26667/an-analysis-of-benefits-and-risks-of-artificial-intelligence/win-mar
Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2023–2027 - India perspective Social Samosa
The PwC Report titled Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2023-2027 provides an in-depth analysis of global entertainment & media consumer and advertising spending.
In this report, we set ourselves a goal to reimagine the concept of “Phygital” and introduce a fresh look at the very fundamentals of “Phygital”. According to LETA Capital and DEVAR, Phygital is not only a set of technologies that enhances the physical reality around us but also augments digital offering with the offline components, making them work together to give the best user experience that both worlds can offer.
In this first report, we highlighted Phygital use-cases, vendors, and clients who already implemented Phygital technologies in Construction, Retail, and Healthcare among other areas. We also allow readers to try out Phygital themselves using the smartphone camera and a WebAR technology showcasing some of the real-life examples of Phygital.
We appreciate all inputs, feedback, and any additional use-cases to make the best coverage of the state of Phygital in the future.
If you have any comments or suggestions, feel free to contact Alexander Zemlyak via email azemlyak@leta.vc.
Developed with Forum for the Future, an international sustainability non-profit organization, and based on our own interviews and executive survey, Vision 2030: A connected future highlights the opportunities that experts and business leaders see for IoT, data and connectivity to create a sustainable future.
The report outlines a future vision for IoT driven connectivity and highlights the barriers that need to be overcome to realize this vision and concludes with recommended next steps.
The third programme has taken place during 2020, engaging more experts on the pivotal shifts via virtual workshops and wider community debate.Here are ten issues that will provide future challenge and opportunity.
E7 Not G7
As global GDP rises, the seven largest emerging economies (E7) have increasing economic power. The relative influence of the old G7 Western powers declines.
Data Sovereignty
Large-population emerging economies see the protection of their data as a national priority. Wider data sharing is restricted to within national borders.
The Race to Net Zero
Cities, countries and companies compete to set the standards for the planet.Fully reducing emissions is central for energy, health and economic targets.
Electric Aviation
As the pressure to decarbonise aviation builds and technology challenges are addressed, using electric planes for short / medium-haul flights gathers support.
The Stakeholder Society
The shift from maximising shareholder value to a stakeholder focus accelerates. Organisations’ purpose, action and performance measurement realign.
Migrating Diseases
Health systems struggle to address the impact of climate change. The increased spread of ‘old’ vector-borne diseases challenge nations for whom they are ‘new’.
Peak Soil
After water and air quality, attention shifts to soil. It impacts everything from food and health to conflict and migration. Action follows deeper understanding.
True Personalisation
Ubiquitous facial recognition and digital identity combine with wider AI adoption to enable the creation and delivery of truly individualised experiences.
Resilience by Design
Global supply chains evolve to be more flexible, shared regional supply webs. Competitors access shared, not proprietary, networks and systems.
Proof of Immunity
Public concerns about health security override worries about privacy. Governments integrate immunity and health data with national identities.
More details on www.futureagenda.org
An Analysis of Benefits and Risks of Artificial Intelligenceijtsrd
Artificial intelligence AI is now typical technology in our everyday lives with applications in image and voice recognition, language translations, chatbots, and predictive data analysis. AI technological progress is likely to present us with many challenges. Furthermore, AI increasingly complex algorithms currently influence our lives and our civilization more than ever before. AI should be taken very seriously even if the probability of their rate were low. Our focus on this paper is an analysis of benefits and risks of AI was on highlighting the potential vulnerabilities and inequities that the use of AI executes. Win Mar | Yin Myo Kay Khine Thaw "An Analysis of Benefits and Risks of Artificial Intelligence" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-5 , August 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd26667.pdfPaper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/computer-science/artificial-intelligence/26667/an-analysis-of-benefits-and-risks-of-artificial-intelligence/win-mar
How COVID-19 is Accelerating Digital Transformation in Health and Social Care?NUS-ISS
Without a doubt, COVID-19 has become the unexpected driver for digital transformation. It is accelerating the transformation, especially in the health and social care space, as we are forced to adapt to the new norm brought about by the crisis. Join us as we discuss the trends and what might be the new health and social care landscape in Singapore after 2020.
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"Accenture research highlights how public safety agencies need a new approach to tackle consumer fraud – more intelligence-led,
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Presentation from NRF 2023: Retail's Big Show.
Cassidy Beadle, Accenture
Ron Singler, IA Interior Architects
The 2023 NYC virtual store tour features the year’s most beautiful, captivating and innovative store openings. This presentation from Accenture and the Retail Design Institute will guide us through the city’s not-to-be-missed new stores--sparking creativity and fresh ideas. Join us as we see the latest retail design trends, technology and innovation in fashion, home, food and more.
Contents:
Introduction
History
Definition
Examples
New Related Literature
Advantage
Disadvantage
Summary
Conclusion
HISTORY
The idea of AI as far back as ancient Greece. Greek myths speak of Hephaestus, a blacksmith who created mechanical servants.
Fast forward to 1935, when the earliest substantial work in this field was done by Alan Turing, a logician and compter pioneer.
-TURING MACHINE
1951: Christopher Strachey wrote the first successful AI program
- COMPUTER CHECKERS PROGRAM
1956: John McCarthy coined the term Artificial Intelligence
1963: ANALOGY, a program created by Thomas Evans, proved that computers can solve IQ test analogy problems
1967: First successful knowledge-based program in science and mathematics
1972: SHRDLU created by Terry Winograd
- Robot arm responded to commands
1987: Marvin Minsky publishes The Society of Mind, which portrays the brain as a series of cooperating agents
1997: A chess program, Deep Blue, beats the current world chess champion, Gary Kasparov
2000’s: Interactive robot smart toys are made commercially available
Define an Artificial Intelligence……. ?
EXAMPLES
1. Google Maps and Ride-Hailing Applications
2. Face Detection and Recognition
3. Text Editors or Autocorrect
4. Chatbots
5. Online-Payments
NEWS RELATED LITERATURE
ADVANTAGE
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We are keen to understand your view on this. What do you agree with, what is missing and what may need an alternative perspective? Please do share any comments and feedback to douglas.jones@futureagenda.org and we will include everything in the final report that will made available later this year.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Job LossIkhlaq Sidhu
The arguments of job displacement, economic growth, and policy arguments related to artificial intelligence, data, algorithms, and automated technologies.
COVID-19’s uneven trajectory has created a slower-than-expected rebound in urban travel worldwide. Some mobility modes, however, are poised to exceed pre-pandemic levels. BCG provides a breakdown of recovery levels in urban mobility by region and mode--and over time.
This presentation looks at how AI works, how it is being used presently in Education and then outline some concerns about how AI might be used in education in the future.
I argue that AI has a much greater part to play in Education – particularly in making education more widely available in the developing world and in reducing the cost of education.
The talk then moves on to discuss general ethical concerns about how AI is being used in society, looking at the issue of how we program autonomous vehicles as a case in point. I then outline five areas of concern about the use (and potential abuse) of AI in education arguing that we need to have a much more informed debate before things go too far. With this in mind, I close with some suggestions for courses and reading that might help colleagues to become better informed about the subject.
With the advancement in technology there is a great impact of technology on human lives . It effects major part of our life or more. It not only have positive side but also a darker side which one can have ever though.
have a look at above slides and find out , It is bane or boon
The Amazing Ways Telecom Companies Use Artificial Intelligence And Machine Le...Bernard Marr
The telecommunications industry uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to benefit many aspects of their business from improving customer service to predictive maintenance. The most common applications used by telecoms make it clear that adopting AI and machine learning was essential for each company’s survival and ability to stay competitive.
The State of Global AI Adoption in 2023InData Labs
In our inaugural report, 2023 State of AI, we examine trends in AI adoption across industries, the current state of the market, and technologies that shape the field.
The goal of this report is to help company leaders and executives get a better handle on the AI landscape and the opportunities it brings for the business.
2023 State of AI report will help you to answer questions such as:
-How are organizations applying artificial intelligence in the real world in 2023?
-What industries are leading in terms of AI maturity?
-How has generative AI impacted businesses?
-How can organizations prepare for AI transformation?
Download your free copy now and adopt the key technologies to improve your business.
New trends of IoT in 2018 and beyond (SJSU Conference ) Ahmed Banafa
The Internet of things (IoT) is growing rapidly and 2018 will be a fascinating year for the IoT industry. IoT technology continues to evolve at an incredibly rapid pace. Consumers and businesses alike are anticipating the next big innovation. They are all set to embrace the ground-breaking impact of the Internet of Things on our lives like ATMs that report crimes around them, forks that tell you if you are eating fast, or IP address for each organ of your body for doctors to connect and check
The following list of predictions (Figure 1) explores the state of IoT in 2019 and covering IoT impact on many aspects business and technology including Digital Transformation, Blockchain, AI, and 5G.
How COVID-19 is Accelerating Digital Transformation in Health and Social Care?NUS-ISS
Without a doubt, COVID-19 has become the unexpected driver for digital transformation. It is accelerating the transformation, especially in the health and social care space, as we are forced to adapt to the new norm brought about by the crisis. Join us as we discuss the trends and what might be the new health and social care landscape in Singapore after 2020.
Cracking the Code on Consumer Fraud | Accentureaccenture
"Accenture research highlights how public safety agencies need a new approach to tackle consumer fraud – more intelligence-led,
proactive and collaborative."
Presentation from NRF 2023: Retail's Big Show.
Cassidy Beadle, Accenture
Ron Singler, IA Interior Architects
The 2023 NYC virtual store tour features the year’s most beautiful, captivating and innovative store openings. This presentation from Accenture and the Retail Design Institute will guide us through the city’s not-to-be-missed new stores--sparking creativity and fresh ideas. Join us as we see the latest retail design trends, technology and innovation in fashion, home, food and more.
Contents:
Introduction
History
Definition
Examples
New Related Literature
Advantage
Disadvantage
Summary
Conclusion
HISTORY
The idea of AI as far back as ancient Greece. Greek myths speak of Hephaestus, a blacksmith who created mechanical servants.
Fast forward to 1935, when the earliest substantial work in this field was done by Alan Turing, a logician and compter pioneer.
-TURING MACHINE
1951: Christopher Strachey wrote the first successful AI program
- COMPUTER CHECKERS PROGRAM
1956: John McCarthy coined the term Artificial Intelligence
1963: ANALOGY, a program created by Thomas Evans, proved that computers can solve IQ test analogy problems
1967: First successful knowledge-based program in science and mathematics
1972: SHRDLU created by Terry Winograd
- Robot arm responded to commands
1987: Marvin Minsky publishes The Society of Mind, which portrays the brain as a series of cooperating agents
1997: A chess program, Deep Blue, beats the current world chess champion, Gary Kasparov
2000’s: Interactive robot smart toys are made commercially available
Define an Artificial Intelligence……. ?
EXAMPLES
1. Google Maps and Ride-Hailing Applications
2. Face Detection and Recognition
3. Text Editors or Autocorrect
4. Chatbots
5. Online-Payments
NEWS RELATED LITERATURE
ADVANTAGE
Future of asthma care a global expert view - summary - august 2021Future Agenda
Future of Asthma Care in 2030
Often hidden by many, asthma is a set of chronic conditions that will, some believe, impact around 1bn of us by the end of the decade. It will see new diagnostics, new treatments as well as gain new social and economic perspectives in many nations. As part of a global Open Foresight programme to bring together an informed outlook for all to use, this is a draft synthesis based on dialogue with 100 experts worldwide. At a time when lung health is front of mind for many, this is an important topic for our future health.
We are keen to understand your view on this. What do you agree with, what is missing and what may need an alternative perspective? Please do share any comments and feedback to douglas.jones@futureagenda.org and we will include everything in the final report that will made available later this year.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Job LossIkhlaq Sidhu
The arguments of job displacement, economic growth, and policy arguments related to artificial intelligence, data, algorithms, and automated technologies.
COVID-19’s uneven trajectory has created a slower-than-expected rebound in urban travel worldwide. Some mobility modes, however, are poised to exceed pre-pandemic levels. BCG provides a breakdown of recovery levels in urban mobility by region and mode--and over time.
This presentation looks at how AI works, how it is being used presently in Education and then outline some concerns about how AI might be used in education in the future.
I argue that AI has a much greater part to play in Education – particularly in making education more widely available in the developing world and in reducing the cost of education.
The talk then moves on to discuss general ethical concerns about how AI is being used in society, looking at the issue of how we program autonomous vehicles as a case in point. I then outline five areas of concern about the use (and potential abuse) of AI in education arguing that we need to have a much more informed debate before things go too far. With this in mind, I close with some suggestions for courses and reading that might help colleagues to become better informed about the subject.
With the advancement in technology there is a great impact of technology on human lives . It effects major part of our life or more. It not only have positive side but also a darker side which one can have ever though.
have a look at above slides and find out , It is bane or boon
The Amazing Ways Telecom Companies Use Artificial Intelligence And Machine Le...Bernard Marr
The telecommunications industry uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to benefit many aspects of their business from improving customer service to predictive maintenance. The most common applications used by telecoms make it clear that adopting AI and machine learning was essential for each company’s survival and ability to stay competitive.
The State of Global AI Adoption in 2023InData Labs
In our inaugural report, 2023 State of AI, we examine trends in AI adoption across industries, the current state of the market, and technologies that shape the field.
The goal of this report is to help company leaders and executives get a better handle on the AI landscape and the opportunities it brings for the business.
2023 State of AI report will help you to answer questions such as:
-How are organizations applying artificial intelligence in the real world in 2023?
-What industries are leading in terms of AI maturity?
-How has generative AI impacted businesses?
-How can organizations prepare for AI transformation?
Download your free copy now and adopt the key technologies to improve your business.
New trends of IoT in 2018 and beyond (SJSU Conference ) Ahmed Banafa
The Internet of things (IoT) is growing rapidly and 2018 will be a fascinating year for the IoT industry. IoT technology continues to evolve at an incredibly rapid pace. Consumers and businesses alike are anticipating the next big innovation. They are all set to embrace the ground-breaking impact of the Internet of Things on our lives like ATMs that report crimes around them, forks that tell you if you are eating fast, or IP address for each organ of your body for doctors to connect and check
The following list of predictions (Figure 1) explores the state of IoT in 2019 and covering IoT impact on many aspects business and technology including Digital Transformation, Blockchain, AI, and 5G.
The Internet of things (IoT) is growing rapidly and 2018 will be a fascinating year for the IoT industry. IoT technology continues to evolve at an incredibly rapid pace,
Consumers and businesses alike are anticipating the next big innovation. They are all set to embrace the ground-breaking impact of the Internet of Things on our lives like ATMs that report crimes around them, forks that tell you if you are eating fast, or IP address for each organ of your body for doctors to connect and check,.
In 2018, IoT will see tremendous growth in all directions; the following 8 trends are the main developments we predict for next year:
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In this seminar you will listen to in depth explanation of the hottest technologies in 2019 and beyond. Prof. Banafa will discuss each technology its applications and challenges with real life cases. The interaction among all the four technology will be explored with focus on future trends in each of technology. As all technologies can be summarized in one word IBAC (IoT, Blockchain, AI, Cybersecurity) they can be explained with the following words: IoT: senses, Blockchain: remembers, AI: thinks, and Cybersecurity: protects.
George konstantakis iot and product design360mnbsu
The Internet of Things (IoT) may be at the core of the next Industrial Revolution! The socioeconomic implications of IoT, in general, are astounding. As with all disruptive technology, there are threats and opportunities that must be understood by business leaders. How do these implications relate to the needs of manufacturing businesses and the human resources that are intertwined with them? How can Product Design address those needs? This closing session will explore these questions and offer solutions.
COVID-19 has impacted countries, communities, and individuals in countless ways, from business and school closures to job losses not to undermined loss of lives.
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Learning Objective: Discuss the upcoming trends of information technology
This seminar looks at the forefront of technology trends in the community for technology leaders. As a technology professional, staying on top of trends is crucial. Below is a list of technology topics that this seminar will cover.
1. Emergence of the Mobile Cloud
Mobile distributed computing paradigm will lead to explosion of new services.
2. From Internet of Things to Web of Things
Need connectivity, internetworking to link physical and digital.
3. From Big Data to Extreme Data
Simpler analytics tools needed to leverage the data deluge.
4. The Revolution Will Be 3D
New tools; techniques bring 3D printing power to masses.
5. Supporting New Learning Styles
Online courses demand seamless, ubiquitous approach.
6. Next-generation mobile networks
Mobile infrastructure must catch up with user needs.
7. Balancing Identity and Privacy
Growing risks and concerns about social networks.
8. Smart and Connected Healthcare
Intelligent systems, assistive devices will improve health.
9. E-Government
Interoperability a big challenge to delivering information.
10. Scientific Cloud Computing
Key to solving grand challenges, pursuing breakthroughs.
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
a. Explore the multiple uses of the internet.
b. Identify ways that technology can make our society more productive.
c. Examine what we give up when we advance technologically.
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IoT is one of the transformational trends that will shape the future of businesses in 2017 and beyond. Many firms see big opportunity in IoT uses and enterprises start to believe that IoT holds the promise to enhance customer relationships and drive business growth by improving quality, productivity, and reliability on one side, and on the other side reducing costs, risk, and theft.
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In the coming years, IoT will look completely different than it does today. IoT is a greenfield market.
New players, with new business models, approaches, and solutions, can appear out of nowhere and overtake incumbents.
In this presentation, Ayush introduces IoT and associated trends. Ayush wants to work on the standardization part of IoT and as an example he talks about Constrained Application Protocol (CoAP).
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The Convergence of 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) is the next natural move for two advance technologies built to make users lives convenient, easier and more productive. But before talking about how they will unite we need to understand each of the two technologies.
Simply defined; 5G is the next-generation cellular network compared to 4G, the current standard, which offers speeds ranging from 7 Mbps to 17 Mbps for upload and 12 Mbps to 36 Mbps for download, 5G transmission speeds may be as high as 20 Gbps. Latency will also be close to 10% of 4G transmission, and the number of devices that can be connected scales up significantly which warranted the convergence with IoT.
Quantum computers are designed to perform tasks much more accurately and efficiently than conventional computers, providing developers with a new tool for specific applications.
It is clear in the short-term that quantum computers will not replace their traditional counterparts; instead, they will require classical computers to support their specialized abilities, such as systems optimization.
The convergence of IoT and Quantum ComputingAhmed Banafa
One of the top candidates to help in securing IoT is Quantum Computing, while the idea of convergence of IoT and Quantum Computing is not a new topic, it was discussed in many works of literature and covered by various researchers, but nothing is close to practical applications so far.
Quantum Computing is not ready yet, it is years away from deployment on a commercial scale.
Building a quantum internet is a key ambition for many countries around the world, such a breakthrough will give them competitive advantage in a promising disruptive technology, and opens a new world of innovations and unlimited possibilities.
Quantum teleportation is a technique for transferring quantum information from a sender at one location to a receiver some distance away.
While teleportation is portrayed in science fiction as a means to transfer physical objects from one location to the next, quantum teleportation only transfers quantum information.
The Zero Trust Model of information #security simplifies how #information security is conceptualized by assuming there are no longer “trusted” interfaces, applications, traffic, networks, or users. It takes the old model— “trust but verify”—and inverts it, because recent breaches have proven that when an organization trusts, it doesn’t verify
How blockchain is revolutionizing crowdfundingAhmed Banafa
According to experts, there are five key benefits of crowdfunding platforms: efficiency, reach, easier presentation, built-in PR and marketing, and near-immediate validation of concept, which explains why crowdfunding has become an extremely useful alternative to venture capital (VC), and has also allowed non-traditional projects, such as those started by in-need families or hopeful creatives, a new audience to pitch their cause.
Blockchain technology and supply chain managementAhmed Banafa
Managing today’s supply chains is extremely complex. For many products, the supply chain can span over hundreds of stages, multiple geographical (international) locations, a multitude of invoices and payments, have several individuals and entities involved, and extend over months of time.
The COVID-19 coronavirus has impacted countries, communities and individuals in countless ways, from school closures to health-care insurance issues not to undermined loss of lives.
As governments scramble to address these problems, different solutions based on blockchain technologies have sprung up to help deal with the worldwide health crisis. Blockchain will surely not prevent the emergence of new viruses itself, but what it can do is create the first line of rapid protection through a network of connected devices whose primary goal is to remain alert about disease outbreaks.
Therefore, the use of blockchain-enabled platforms can help prevent these pandemics by enabling early detection of epidemics, fast-tracking drug trials, and impact management of outbreaks and treatment.
It’s clear that blockchain will revolutionize operations and processes in many industries and governments agencies if adopted, but its adoption requires time and efforts, in addition blockchain technology will stimulate people to acquire new skills, and traditional business will have to completely reconsider their processes to harvest the maximum benefits from using this promising technology. The following 10 trends will dominate blockchain technology in 2020:
Quantum Computing and Blockchain: Facts and Myths Ahmed Banafa
The biggest danger to Blockchain networks from quantum computing is its ability to break traditional encryption . Google sent shock waves around the internet when it was claimed, had built a quantum computer able to solve formerly impossible mathematical calculations–with some fearing crypto industry could be at risk . Google states that its experiment is the first experimental challenge against the extended Church-Turing thesis — also known as computability thesis — which claims that traditional computers can effectively carry out any “reasonable” model of computation
In this webinar Prof. Banafa will discuss in details the use of Blockchain in the following businesses: Insurance; Payments; Internet-of-Things (IoT); Supply Chain; Healthcare; Government; Identity; Advertising; Marketing; Banking.
Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence are two of the hottest technology trends right now. Even though the two technologies have highly different developing parties and applications, researchers have been discussing and exploring their combination. With both these technologies able to effect and enact upon data in different ways, their coming together makes sense, and it can take the exploitation of data to new levels. At the same time, the integration of machine learning and AI into blockchain, and vice versa, can enhance blockchain’s underlying architecture and boost AI’s potential.
Secure and Smart IoT using Blockchain and AIAhmed Banafa
The first 29 pages of my book "Secure and Smart IoT Using Blockchain and AI " Including Forward, Preface, Table of Contents , list of Figures, and Chapter 1. https://www.amazon.com/Secure-Smart-Internet-Things-IoT/dp/8770220301/
The Blockchain Wave in 2019 and BeyondAhmed Banafa
We’re still in the early days of Blockchain as a technology, and so we’re yet to see the full impact that it will have on the world that we live in. Still, it’s already showing potential across a range of industries and started to enter the public consciousness, so the real question is what will happen when Blockchain technology starts to mature.
Second line of defense for cybersecurity : BlockchainAhmed Banafa
With the fact that cybercrime and cyber security attacks hardly seem to be out of the news these days and the threat is growing globally.
Nobody would appear immune to malicious and offensive acts targeting computer networks, infrastructures and personal computer devices.
Firms clearly must invest to stay resilient.
Gauging the exact size of cybercrime and putting a precise US dollar value on it is nonetheless tricky.
First line of defense for cybersecurity : AIAhmed Banafa
The year 2017 wasn't a great year for cyber-security; we saw a large number of high-profile cyber attacks; including Uber, Deloitte, Equifax and the now infamous WannaCry ransomware attack, and 2018 started with a bang too with the hacking of Winter Olympics.
The frightening truth about increasingly cyber-attacks is that most businesses and the cybersecurity industry itself are not prepared. Despite the constant flow of security updates and patches, the number of attacks continues to rise.
Secure and Smart IoT in Energy Sector Ahmed Banafa
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More control over operations
Predicting and mitigating problems
Reduce process costs and improve efficiency
Increase customer satisfaction
Development of digital business models
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
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Slack (or Teams) Automation for Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Soluti...Jeffrey Haguewood
Sidekick Solutions uses Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions Apricot) and automation solutions to integrate data for business workflows.
We believe integration and automation are essential to user experience and the promise of efficient work through technology. Automation is the critical ingredient to realizing that full vision. We develop integration products and services for Bonterra Case Management software to support the deployment of automations for a variety of use cases.
This video focuses on the notifications, alerts, and approval requests using Slack for Bonterra Impact Management. The solutions covered in this webinar can also be deployed for Microsoft Teams.
Interested in deploying notification automations for Bonterra Impact Management? Contact us at sales@sidekicksolutionsllc.com to discuss next steps.
Accelerate your Kubernetes clusters with Varnish CachingThijs Feryn
A presentation about the usage and availability of Varnish on Kubernetes. This talk explores the capabilities of Varnish caching and shows how to use the Varnish Helm chart to deploy it to Kubernetes.
This presentation was delivered at K8SUG Singapore. See https://feryn.eu/presentations/accelerate-your-kubernetes-clusters-with-varnish-caching-k8sug-singapore-28-2024 for more details.
Neuro-symbolic is not enough, we need neuro-*semantic*Frank van Harmelen
Neuro-symbolic (NeSy) AI is on the rise. However, simply machine learning on just any symbolic structure is not sufficient to really harvest the gains of NeSy. These will only be gained when the symbolic structures have an actual semantics. I give an operational definition of semantics as “predictable inference”.
All of this illustrated with link prediction over knowledge graphs, but the argument is general.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
Essentials of Automations: Optimizing FME Workflows with ParametersSafe Software
Are you looking to streamline your workflows and boost your projects’ efficiency? Do you find yourself searching for ways to add flexibility and control over your FME workflows? If so, you’re in the right place.
Join us for an insightful dive into the world of FME parameters, a critical element in optimizing workflow efficiency. This webinar marks the beginning of our three-part “Essentials of Automation” series. This first webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to utilize parameters effectively: enhancing the flexibility, maintainability, and user control of your FME projects.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Essentials of FME Parameters: Understand the pivotal role of parameters, including Reader/Writer, Transformer, User, and FME Flow categories. Discover how they are the key to unlocking automation and optimization within your workflows.
- Practical Applications in FME Form: Delve into key user parameter types including choice, connections, and file URLs. Allow users to control how a workflow runs, making your workflows more reusable. Learn to import values and deliver the best user experience for your workflows while enhancing accuracy.
- Optimization Strategies in FME Flow: Explore the creation and strategic deployment of parameters in FME Flow, including the use of deployment and geometry parameters, to maximize workflow efficiency.
- Pro Tips for Success: Gain insights on parameterizing connections and leveraging new features like Conditional Visibility for clarity and simplicity.
We’ll wrap up with a glimpse into future webinars, followed by a Q&A session to address your specific questions surrounding this topic.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your FME expertise and drive your projects to new heights of efficiency.
DevOps and Testing slides at DASA ConnectKari Kakkonen
My and Rik Marselis slides at 30.5.2024 DASA Connect conference. We discuss about what is testing, then what is agile testing and finally what is Testing in DevOps. Finally we had lovely workshop with the participants trying to find out different ways to think about quality and testing in different parts of the DevOps infinity loop.
The Art of the Pitch: WordPress Relationships and SalesLaura Byrne
Clients don’t know what they don’t know. What web solutions are right for them? How does WordPress come into the picture? How do you make sure you understand scope and timeline? What do you do if sometime changes?
All these questions and more will be explored as we talk about matching clients’ needs with what your agency offers without pulling teeth or pulling your hair out. Practical tips, and strategies for successful relationship building that leads to closing the deal.
The Art of the Pitch: WordPress Relationships and Sales
8 key tech trends in a post covid-19 world edited
1. 8 Key Tech Trends in
a Post-COVID-19 World
Prof. Ahmed Banafa
IoT-Blockchain-AI Expert | Faculty | Author
| Keynote Speaker
Stanford University –CS Studies
College of Engineering- San Jose S
tate University
2. Prof. Ahmed Banafa has extensive research work with
focus on IoT, Blockchain, cybersecurity and AI. He served
as a faculty at well-known universities and colleges.
He is the recipient of several awards, including
Distinguished Tenured Staff Award, Instructor of the
year and Certificate of Honor from the City and County
of San Francisco.
He was named as No.1 tech voice to follow by LinkedIn
(with 41k+ followers ), featured in Forbes, IEEE-IoT and
MIT Technology Review, with frequent appearances on
CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC, BBC and Fox TV and Radio stations.
He studied Electrical Engineering at Lehigh University,
Cybersecurity at Harvard University, and Digital
Transformation at MIT .
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Prof. Ahmed Banafa
6. 6
• COVID-19 has demonstrated the importance of digital readiness, which allows
business and people’s life to continue as usual during pandemics.
• Building the necessary infrastructure to support a digitized world and stay current in
the latest technology will be essential for any business or country
to remain competitive in a post-COVID-19 world. [3]
7. 7
• COVID19 pandemic is the ultimate catalyst for digital transformation and will
greatly accelerate several major trends that were already well underway before the
pandemic.
• The #COVID-19 pandemic will have a lasting effect not only on our economy, but on
how we go about our daily lives, and things are not likely to return to pre-pandemic
norms.
8. 8
• While this pandemic has forced many businesses to reduce or suspend operations,
affecting their bottom line, it has helped to accelerate the development of several
emerging technologies.
• This is especially true for innovations that reduce human-to-human contact,
automate processes, and increase productivity amid social distancing. [2]
11. 11
1) Artificial intelligence (AI)
• By 2030 #AI products will contribute more than $15.7 trillion to the global economy.
• A number of technological innovations such as intelligent data processing, and
face and speech recognition have become possible due to AI. [3]
12. 12
• Post-COVID-19, consumer behaviors won’t go back to pre-pandemic norms.
• Consumers will purchase more goods and services online, and increasing numbers of
people will work remotely.
• As companies begin to navigate the post-COVID-19 world as economies slowly begin
to reopen, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) will be extremely valuable in
helping them adapt to these new trends. [2]
• Target 130 k , Amazon 100k
13. 13
• AI will be particularly useful for those within retail and supply chain industries.
• Through machine learning and advanced data analytics, AI will help these companies
detect new purchasing patterns and deliver a greater personalized experience to online
customers. [2]
14. 14
• AI tools analyze large amounts of data to learn underlying patterns, enabling
computer systems to make decisions, predict human behavior, and recognize images
and human speech, among many other things.
• AI-enabled systems also continuously learn and adapt.
• These capabilities will be extremely valuable as companies confront and adapt to the
next normal once this pandemic subsides. [2]
15. 15
• AI will increasingly contribute to the forecasting of consumers’ behavior, which
became hardly predictable, and to help businesses organize effective logistics.
• Chatbots may provide clients’ support 24/7, one of the ‘must-have’ during the
lockdown. [3]
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2) Cloud Computing
• Fortunately, #cloud companies are weathering the pandemic stress-test caused by the
sudden spike in workloads and waves of new, inexperienced users.
• Microsoft reports a 775% spike in cloud services demand from COVID-19. [6]
• Zoom 26 M to 300 M in 3months
17. 17
• In post-COVID-19 world, cloud technology is likely to receive a surge
in implementation across all types of apps.
• As the virus spread, people were forced to work from home (WFH) and online learning
models were implemented, the demand for cloud-based video conferencing and
teaching has skyrocketed.
• Various cloud service vendors have actively upgraded their functions and provided
resources to meet this demand.
18. 18
• Moving forward, businesses and educational institutions are likely to continue to
make use of this technology.
• As demand for this technology continues to grow, implementation of this technology
into mobile applications for easier access will be key, for the cloud the sky is the limit.
[2]
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3) VR/AR
• This pandemic increased the number of people using #VR headsets to play video games,
explore virtual travel destinations and partake in online entertainment, as they isolate
at home, they’re also using this technology to seek human interaction through social
VR platforms.
20. 20
• Businesses have also been experimenting with VR platforms to train employees, hold
conferences, collaborate on projects, and connect employees virtually.
• For example, scientists worldwide have turned to VR platform for molecular design,
to collaborate on coronavirus research and potential treatments.
• Now that businesses and consumers know the extent to which this technology can be
used, we are likely to see more virtual conferences and human interactions as our new
normal sets in. [2]
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4) 5G Networks
• 5G is acknowledged as the future of communication and the cutting edge for the
entire mobile industry.
• Deployment of #5G networks will emerge between 2020 and 2030, making possible
zero-distance connectivity between people and connected machines.
• This type of mobile internet connectivity will provide us super-fast download and
upload speeds (five times faster than 4G capabilities) as well as more stable
connections. [3]
22. 22
• The industry buzz surrounding 5G technology and its impact on the next-generation
of connectivity and services has been circulating over the last year or so.
• Yet, the technology still isn’t widely available and it holds the potential to revolutionize
the way mobile networks function, because of COVID-19, the 5G market may
materialize sooner than expected.
23. 23
• As large numbers of people have been forced to isolate, an increase in working and
studying from home has been stressing networks and creating higher demand for
bandwidth.
• People have now realized the need for faster data sharing with increased connectivity
speeds, an acceleration in the rollout of 5G technology to ensure the bandwidth and
capacity challenges of existing infrastructure is more real than ever. [2]
24. 24
5) Voice User Interface (VUI)
• As consumers are becoming increasingly concerned that their mobile devices (which
are touched more than 2,600 times per day) can spread #coronavirus.
• As the fear of spreading germs grows, so will the use of voice tech in forms of voice
user interface (VUI) , which can reduce the number of times one touches any surface,
including our mobile devices.
25. 25
• Almost 80% of our communications done using verbal communication, that’s why
voice usage will continue to increase and extend to other smart-home components
implicated as major germ hubs.
• As more TVs and entertainment components, light switches, appliances, plumbing
fixtures, and alarm systems incorporate voice control functionality, there will be less
need to touch them.
26. 26
6) Internet of Things (IoT)
• IoT will enable us to predict and treat health issues in people even before any
symptoms appear, with smart medication containers, IP for every vital part of your
body for the doctor to hack. to smart forks that tell us if the food is healthy or
not. Personalized approaches concerning prescribing medicines and applying
treatments will appear (also referred to as precision medicine).
27. 27
• In 2019 there were about 26 billion IoT devices and it’s estimated by statista.com that
their number will increase to 30.73 billion in 2020 and to 75.44 billion in
2025.
• The market value is about $ 150 billion with estimated 15 IoT devices for a
person in the US by 2030.
28. 28
• #IoT also fuels edge computing, thus data storage and computation become closer to
the points of action, enabling saves in bandwidth and low latency.
• IoT will transform the user experience profoundly, providing opportunities that
weren’t possible before.
• Gaining this experience may be forced by the pandemic, when people are spending
almost all their time at home.
29. 29
• IoT devices, that make life quality better and daily life more comfortable can become
quite trendy.
• For example, telemedicine and IoT devices helping to monitor people’s health
indicators may increase their popularity.[3]
30. 30
7) Cybersecurity
• Cybersecurity is one of the vital technologies for organizations, especially whose
business processes are based on data-driven technologies.
• Much more attention is being paid to privacy and data protection since the European
Union’s General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) has been signed and recently
CCPA in California.
31. 31
• During COVID19 pandemic lock-down, when millions of people are forced to work
remotely, volumes of private data may become totally vulnerable or at least not
protected in a proper way.
• This emerging challenge may give another incentive to the Implementation of
#cybersecurity practices.
32. 32
• Cybercriminals took advantage of the fear factor of this virus to send their own
viruses, there are many examples of such activities recently including fake domains
of COVID19, phishing emails promising virus protection kits and even info
about canceled summer Olympic games.
• In addition there is an increase in ransomware attacks on health institutions and
even hacking of research centers to steal any info about possible vaccine of
COVID19. [3]
33. 33
8) Blockchain Technology
• The COVID-19 crisis has revealed a general lack of connectivity and data
exchange built into our global supply chains. Future resiliency will depend on
building transparent, inter-operable and connective networks.
• If there were any lingering doubts over the value of blockchain platforms to improve
the transparency of businesses that depend on the seamless integration of disparate
networks, COVID-19 has all but wiped them away.
34. 34
• We should look at this healthcare crisis as a vital learning curve that can show us how
to build transparent, inter-operable and connective networks.
• #Blockchain is supporting efforts around the globe to battle the virus as explained in
the following list [4]:
36. 36
• Tracking Infectious Disease Outbreaks
• Blockchain can be used for tracking public health data surveillance, particularly for
infectious disease outbreaks such as COVID-19.
• With increased blockchain transparency, it will result in more accurate reporting and
efficient responses.
37. 37
• Blockchain can help develop treatments swiftly as they would allow for rapid
processing of data, thus enabling early detection of symptoms before they spread to
the level of epidemics.
• Additionally, this will enable government agencies to keep track of the virus activity,
of patients, suspected new cases, and more. [5]
38. 38
• Donations Tracking
• With the help of blockchain capabilities, donors can see where funds are most urgently
required and can track their donations until they are provided with a verification that
their contributions have been received to the victims.
• Blockchain would enable transparency for the general public to understand how
their donations have been used and its progress. [5]
39. 39
• Crisis Management
• Blockchain could also manage crisis situation.
• It could instantly alert the public about the Coronavirus by global institutes like the
World Health Organization (WHO) using smart contracts concept.
• Not only it can alert, but Blockchain could also enable to provide governments with
recommendations about how to contain the virus.
40. 40
• It could offer a secure platform where all the concerning authorities such
as governments, medical professionals, media, health organizations, media,
and others can update each other about the situation and prevent it from
worsening further without censorship. [5]
41. 41
• Securing Medical Supply Chains
• Blockchain has already proven its success stories as a supply chain
management tool in various industries; similarly, Blockchain could also be
beneficial in tracking and tracing medical supply chains.
42. 42
• Blockchain-based platforms can be useful in reviewing,
recording, and tracking of demand, supplies, and logistics of
epidemic prevention materials.
• As supply chains involve multiple parties, the entire process of
record and verification is tamper-proof by every party, while
also allowing anyone to track the process. [5]