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The document discusses using return on investment (ROI) analysis to evaluate the costs and benefits of technology initiatives for nonprofits. It provides a primer on ROI, including how to quantify both tangible and intangible benefits. It also presents three interactive scenarios where ROI could be used to justify technology proposals, such as providing laptops to reduce travel costs, upgrading monitors to improve productivity, and implementing an intranet to reduce paperwork. The key is to focus on benefits rather than features, collect credible data, consider all costs and benefits, and use storytelling techniques to communicate ROI analyses and drive buy-in for initiatives.
This document discusses strategies for maximizing return on investment (ROI) from SAP implementations. It provides an agenda for the topics to be covered, including SAP promises and realities, learning to effectively use SAP, leveraging SAP to increase ROI, and measuring success. The document outlines key factors that increase ROI such as breadth of use, repeatability of use, reducing costs, and increasing collaboration. It also provides techniques for quantifying benefits and calculating ROI, payback period, and other financial metrics to evaluate SAP investments. Examples of organizations that achieved high ROI from SAP implementations through effective strategies are also presented.
The basics of Marketing Automation are presented along with three shifts that are being seen in the association/non-profit marketing market that organizations need to adopt. Several types of marketing automation programs are explained. Keys to marketing automation success involve segmentation, aligning operations to buyer behavior and using journey maps and buyer personas to better understand who you are targeting and what will entice them to take action.
The document provides information on the RoboPorter team working on an automated consolidated reporting solution. It lists the team members and their roles. It then describes the problem of manual consolidated reporting currently used by single and multi-family offices. The proposed solution is to use machine learning and natural language processing to automate reporting and make it more accurate. It provides details on the business model, target customers, competitors, and revenue model which involves subscription fees for the automated reporting software.
Cross channel testing insights and recommendations - jump - oct 12 2011 - w...Craig Sullivan
This presentation is about how to enable your website to optimise the *rest* of your business. There are recommendations here for how to instrument your web analytics, so you can see cross channel contact and touch points.
I've researched this thoroughly, and also give you a handy list of all the web analytics/call tracking companies of note. You'll find plenty of experiments to run with your call centre, and advice on how to track all of this crazy omni-channel and screen world.
If you do ONE thing with this information, promise me this please - I will implement tracking for some of my major 'other' channels that web drives, including phone, contact forms or chat.
Erp purchase process | A Comprehensive OverviewSam Gupta
ERP purchase process is uncomfortably long. If you have never bought an ERP before, the process could feel overwhelming, but if you follow a structured process and have defined criteria, it will not be as confusing. Most importantly, it will help you select the right ERP software for your business.
Because of this overwhelming nature and the risks involved with this purchase, some companies prefer to hire an independent consultant. These consulting companies can help define your requirements, develop purchase criteria, and make the right decision. However, not every company will be able to afford their price tag.
In addition, although you are going to be investing in the ERP license and services fee for the consultant, you will still need to spend a significant amount of time from your side, and ensure that you have resources available for your ERP consultants to be successful. Your consultant will help you with the product and technical expertise, but you need to own the project for it to be successful.
Furthermore, ERP discussions will require you to go through hundreds of requirements with dozens of vendors. And if you don’t have a structured methodology to evaluate, most solutions might appear similar. As a result, you might select the wrong ERP solution. You need to have a list of requirements, and you need to rate each requirement with rankings such as most critical, essential, and nice-to-have. The structured methodology will also allow you to back your decisions when you present it to your executives.
Plus, an ERP project can’t be successful until the entire team is convinced of it. If you miss involving any specific function, you might miss incorporating their needs, and because of that, they might NOT be able to use the product. The more you involve your team during the evaluation process, the higher chances you will have of the project's success. Also, since each business and ERP project is unique, you need to be ready for surprises during the project. Finally, you can’t solely rely on consultants’ claims. You need to do a ton of research from credible sources, blogs, and YouTube videos to reduce risks and detect your consultants’ claims of overcommitments.
In conclusion, the ERP purchase process consists of the ten most common steps, starting with an intro call and ending with SOW negotiation. The Site visit would be the most critical step while the scripted demo would be the least critical.
When you are ready to commit with a consultant, pay very close attention to the fine lines of the contract as they will determine whether your implementation will succeed ...or fail!
For more details, check the video @ https://bit.ly/3jGS1op and blog @ https://bit.ly/2HBmJ5v
The document discusses using return on investment (ROI) analysis to evaluate the costs and benefits of technology initiatives for nonprofits. It provides a primer on ROI, including how to quantify both tangible and intangible benefits. It also presents three interactive scenarios where ROI could be used to justify technology proposals, such as providing laptops to reduce travel costs, upgrading monitors to improve productivity, and implementing an intranet to reduce paperwork. The key is to focus on benefits rather than features, collect credible data, consider all costs and benefits, and use storytelling techniques to communicate ROI analyses and drive buy-in for initiatives.
This document discusses strategies for maximizing return on investment (ROI) from SAP implementations. It provides an agenda for the topics to be covered, including SAP promises and realities, learning to effectively use SAP, leveraging SAP to increase ROI, and measuring success. The document outlines key factors that increase ROI such as breadth of use, repeatability of use, reducing costs, and increasing collaboration. It also provides techniques for quantifying benefits and calculating ROI, payback period, and other financial metrics to evaluate SAP investments. Examples of organizations that achieved high ROI from SAP implementations through effective strategies are also presented.
The basics of Marketing Automation are presented along with three shifts that are being seen in the association/non-profit marketing market that organizations need to adopt. Several types of marketing automation programs are explained. Keys to marketing automation success involve segmentation, aligning operations to buyer behavior and using journey maps and buyer personas to better understand who you are targeting and what will entice them to take action.
The document provides information on the RoboPorter team working on an automated consolidated reporting solution. It lists the team members and their roles. It then describes the problem of manual consolidated reporting currently used by single and multi-family offices. The proposed solution is to use machine learning and natural language processing to automate reporting and make it more accurate. It provides details on the business model, target customers, competitors, and revenue model which involves subscription fees for the automated reporting software.
Cross channel testing insights and recommendations - jump - oct 12 2011 - w...Craig Sullivan
This presentation is about how to enable your website to optimise the *rest* of your business. There are recommendations here for how to instrument your web analytics, so you can see cross channel contact and touch points.
I've researched this thoroughly, and also give you a handy list of all the web analytics/call tracking companies of note. You'll find plenty of experiments to run with your call centre, and advice on how to track all of this crazy omni-channel and screen world.
If you do ONE thing with this information, promise me this please - I will implement tracking for some of my major 'other' channels that web drives, including phone, contact forms or chat.
Erp purchase process | A Comprehensive OverviewSam Gupta
ERP purchase process is uncomfortably long. If you have never bought an ERP before, the process could feel overwhelming, but if you follow a structured process and have defined criteria, it will not be as confusing. Most importantly, it will help you select the right ERP software for your business.
Because of this overwhelming nature and the risks involved with this purchase, some companies prefer to hire an independent consultant. These consulting companies can help define your requirements, develop purchase criteria, and make the right decision. However, not every company will be able to afford their price tag.
In addition, although you are going to be investing in the ERP license and services fee for the consultant, you will still need to spend a significant amount of time from your side, and ensure that you have resources available for your ERP consultants to be successful. Your consultant will help you with the product and technical expertise, but you need to own the project for it to be successful.
Furthermore, ERP discussions will require you to go through hundreds of requirements with dozens of vendors. And if you don’t have a structured methodology to evaluate, most solutions might appear similar. As a result, you might select the wrong ERP solution. You need to have a list of requirements, and you need to rate each requirement with rankings such as most critical, essential, and nice-to-have. The structured methodology will also allow you to back your decisions when you present it to your executives.
Plus, an ERP project can’t be successful until the entire team is convinced of it. If you miss involving any specific function, you might miss incorporating their needs, and because of that, they might NOT be able to use the product. The more you involve your team during the evaluation process, the higher chances you will have of the project's success. Also, since each business and ERP project is unique, you need to be ready for surprises during the project. Finally, you can’t solely rely on consultants’ claims. You need to do a ton of research from credible sources, blogs, and YouTube videos to reduce risks and detect your consultants’ claims of overcommitments.
In conclusion, the ERP purchase process consists of the ten most common steps, starting with an intro call and ending with SOW negotiation. The Site visit would be the most critical step while the scripted demo would be the least critical.
When you are ready to commit with a consultant, pay very close attention to the fine lines of the contract as they will determine whether your implementation will succeed ...or fail!
For more details, check the video @ https://bit.ly/3jGS1op and blog @ https://bit.ly/2HBmJ5v
This presentation was presented at HR 2007 in Los Vegas. It shows the top 10 reasons behind Intervoice\'s success with its global SAP HCM implementation.
How to compare prices and assess estimations of outsourcing companiesMaciej Dziergwa
Before you can take full advantage of outsourcing, first you need to know how.
For instance, you should be aware of what to prepare before nearshoring, and how to evaluate vendors.
That is why we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to outsourcing.
You'll find the guide to software development outsourcing here: https://bit.ly/software-dev-outsourcing-guide-li
LSCTIG 2015 Session Materials - Shop Smart: How a Formal Procurement Process ...Legal Services Corporation
The document provides guidance on conducting a formal procurement process to safeguard technology investments. It discusses identifying needs, issuing requests for information (RFIs) and proposals (RFPs), evaluating responses, negotiating contracts, and memorializing the entire process. The key steps include: conducting a needs assessment, issuing RFIs/RFPs, comparing responses using scorecards, negotiating terms such as scope of work, roles, and termination fees, and saving all documentation for future reference. Following a formal procurement process helps ensure the selection of suitable vendors and products that meet the defined needs.
This document provides a summary of a candidate's experience and qualifications for a director/manager position. The candidate has over 26 years of experience in technical management, building efficient teams, and leading projects. Notable accomplishments include reducing accounting errors, implementing new systems to increase efficiencies, and negotiating contracts to reduce costs. The candidate's areas of expertise include business transformation, ERP systems, process reengineering, and project management. Recent employment history includes roles as an IT Site Manager and Application Manager on large implementation projects.
Key Inquiries to Pose to an ASP.NET Development Firm Prior to Forming a Partn...Flexsin
Unlock the Future of Web Applications with Our ASP.NET Development Expertise. Tailored solutions, proven success stories, and top-notch support for your tech-driven business. Partner with Flexsin today!
https://www.flexsin.com/software-web-development/aspdotnet-development.php
7 Questions to Ask Your Prospective Outsourced Product Development Vendortrigentsoftware
This SlideShare on `7 Questions to Ask Your Prospective Outsourced Product Development Vendor' will help you narrow down your choices for selecting the best outsourcing partner for your product development
Dreamforce 13 Optimizing Data Sync for Mobile AppsTeodoro Alonso
The document provides best practices for optimizing offline data synchronization for mobile apps. It discusses common challenges like synchronizing too much data or unreliable connectivity. It then presents four design patterns: 1) Only synchronize essential data, not all data; 2) Flatten data models to reduce objects; 3) Use flags to filter synchronized records; and 4) Resolve conflicts by taking the last version, unless Salesforce indicates otherwise. It also describes an anti-pattern of relying on users to resolve conflicts and concludes by emphasizing selecting only required data and fields to synchronize.
Top Software panies to Outsource.pdfTesting ComMindfire LLC
However, finding one good company is a constant concern as the demand for software testing specialists is rising, and many companies face a severe shortage of them. Getting started with a list of companies is just not the right way to do it. First, you must know how to begin your search for a company that meets your needs. Hence, unlike other blogs, we’ll help you get started on your search for the best testing companies to outsource.
Optimizely, HEMA & Farfetch - Unlock the Potential of Digital Experimentation...Optimizely
The document introduces the Optimizely Professional Services team and how they can help customers leverage digital experimentation. It discusses achieving consistency and continuous experimentation through expertise, governance models, processes and technology. Example projects from the services team include tools for non-technical editors to test headlines and embedding experimentation in company workflows. The agenda concludes with a fireside chat from HEMA and Farfetch on their experiences.
This document provides a step-by-step guide for acquiring an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution in the cloud. It outlines assembling a team, defining technical requirements, building a business case, evaluating vendor options, and planning implementation. Key steps include involving stakeholders, identifying issues to solve, forecasting return on investment, assessing support offerings, and aligning processes to best practices. The goal is to choose the right cloud ERP partner and solution to meet an organization's unique needs.
This document discusses how visual knowledge management can improve customer service by streamlining agent training and standardizing processes. It recommends a 5-step approach: 1) categorizing call types and mapping initial workflows; 2) linking knowledge articles to call types; 3) integrating systems into workflows; 4) mapping full workflows including variations; 5) testing workflows with agents. Customers saw benefits like reduced training time, increased efficiency and consistency, and improved customer satisfaction. Visual knowledge management engages agents and leads to better customer and employee experiences.
Brisbane MuleSoft Meetup #12 Integrate ChatGPT with MuleSoft to power busines...BrianFraser29
This talk presents a powerful solution for businesses looking to automate and enhance their order processing. MuleSoft acts as the backbone of the integration, seamlessly connecting various enterprise systems, databases, and applications involved in the order processing workflow. ChatGPT is a powerhouse with natural language processing capabilities. By integrating MuleSoft and ChatGPT, organisations can streamline order management, improve customer experience, and increase operational efficiency.
- Sumit Anand is seeking a challenging position with 5 years of experience in fields like corporate sales, account management, business development, and IT hardware.
- He has expertise in ERP systems like Oracle and SAP and is skilled in areas such as account management, business integration, CRM, and data analysis.
- His most recent role was as a Manager of Sales for South India where he was responsible for sales, operations, customer interactions, and team management for a web-based healthcare platform.
This resume is for Prem D'Silva, seeking a position that provides challenges, learning, growth, and where his performance is valued. He has worked as a Sales Analyst and Trade Compliance Analyst at NetApp India since 2011. In this role, he aggregates and analyzes enterprise data, identifies data gaps, ensures processes are in place to achieve business goals, and provides daily operational support. Notable projects include enriching customer data, mastering vendor data, reviewing customer leads, migrating data during an acquisition, and performing global trade compliance reviews. Prem has a Bachelor's degree in Commerce with HR and qualifications in leadership, communication, compliance, and business skills. He is proficient in MS Office applications and various
Using the power of OpenAI with your own data: what's possible and how to start?Maxim Salnikov
This document provides an overview of a talk by Maxim Salnikov and Jon Jahren at Oslo Spektrum from November 7-9. It discusses using OpenAI with your own data and how to get started. Examples of enterprise use cases for generative AI are presented, such as chatbots, document indexing, and financial analysis. Tools for prompt engineering like LangChain and Semantic Kernel are introduced. Best practices for fine-tuning models on proprietary data are covered, including data formatting, training data size, and an iterative tuning process. Responsible AI techniques like grounding responses and maintaining a positive tone are also discussed.
Post ERP-Implementation-Vendors, Consultants and EmployeesYashsavi Amit
An ERP implementation requires significant investment and expertise. Companies should not attempt an in-house implementation due to the risks of failure and high costs. Instead, they should work with expert ERP vendors and consultants who have extensive experience developing, customizing, and implementing ERP packages. Vendors provide the software and initial training, while consultants manage the entire project, address customization needs, train employees, and ensure a successful outcome. Employees may resist an ERP transition due to fears about changes to their jobs, but their concerns can be addressed through training, education, and pilot projects. Negotiating a long-term license deal with an ERP vendor can help reduce total costs of ownership over time.
Bertrand Meyer presents an overview of agile methods and provides an assessment of their merits and shortcomings. He discusses key agile concepts like the agile manifesto and principles. Meyer then evaluates what he sees as the good aspects of agile such as frequent iterations and emphasis on working code, as well as the ugly aspects like rejection of upfront requirements and analysis. Finally, he cautions that proper assessment of agile methods requires avoiding rhetorical devices and unverifiable claims often used in agile discourse.
1. The document discusses best practices for implementing an effective employee service desk using Salesforce, including consolidating help requests, centralizing information, customizing the service desk interface, and outsourcing non-core functions.
2. Plum Benefits deployed Salesforce to create a centralized employee service desk, achieving significant cost savings, faster resolution times, and higher employee satisfaction compared to their previous fragmented systems.
3. The presentation outlines several best practices for an effective employee service desk based on Plum Benefits' experience, including creating consistent resolution processes, providing a productive agent environment, customizing for business needs, and measuring the right metrics.
There are so many misconceptions about ERP that it is a wonder that the acronym has not been replaced. Here, we take a look at those misconceptions to help understand the role of ERP in your organization.
This presentation was presented at HR 2007 in Los Vegas. It shows the top 10 reasons behind Intervoice\'s success with its global SAP HCM implementation.
How to compare prices and assess estimations of outsourcing companiesMaciej Dziergwa
Before you can take full advantage of outsourcing, first you need to know how.
For instance, you should be aware of what to prepare before nearshoring, and how to evaluate vendors.
That is why we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to outsourcing.
You'll find the guide to software development outsourcing here: https://bit.ly/software-dev-outsourcing-guide-li
LSCTIG 2015 Session Materials - Shop Smart: How a Formal Procurement Process ...Legal Services Corporation
The document provides guidance on conducting a formal procurement process to safeguard technology investments. It discusses identifying needs, issuing requests for information (RFIs) and proposals (RFPs), evaluating responses, negotiating contracts, and memorializing the entire process. The key steps include: conducting a needs assessment, issuing RFIs/RFPs, comparing responses using scorecards, negotiating terms such as scope of work, roles, and termination fees, and saving all documentation for future reference. Following a formal procurement process helps ensure the selection of suitable vendors and products that meet the defined needs.
This document provides a summary of a candidate's experience and qualifications for a director/manager position. The candidate has over 26 years of experience in technical management, building efficient teams, and leading projects. Notable accomplishments include reducing accounting errors, implementing new systems to increase efficiencies, and negotiating contracts to reduce costs. The candidate's areas of expertise include business transformation, ERP systems, process reengineering, and project management. Recent employment history includes roles as an IT Site Manager and Application Manager on large implementation projects.
Key Inquiries to Pose to an ASP.NET Development Firm Prior to Forming a Partn...Flexsin
Unlock the Future of Web Applications with Our ASP.NET Development Expertise. Tailored solutions, proven success stories, and top-notch support for your tech-driven business. Partner with Flexsin today!
https://www.flexsin.com/software-web-development/aspdotnet-development.php
7 Questions to Ask Your Prospective Outsourced Product Development Vendortrigentsoftware
This SlideShare on `7 Questions to Ask Your Prospective Outsourced Product Development Vendor' will help you narrow down your choices for selecting the best outsourcing partner for your product development
Dreamforce 13 Optimizing Data Sync for Mobile AppsTeodoro Alonso
The document provides best practices for optimizing offline data synchronization for mobile apps. It discusses common challenges like synchronizing too much data or unreliable connectivity. It then presents four design patterns: 1) Only synchronize essential data, not all data; 2) Flatten data models to reduce objects; 3) Use flags to filter synchronized records; and 4) Resolve conflicts by taking the last version, unless Salesforce indicates otherwise. It also describes an anti-pattern of relying on users to resolve conflicts and concludes by emphasizing selecting only required data and fields to synchronize.
Top Software panies to Outsource.pdfTesting ComMindfire LLC
However, finding one good company is a constant concern as the demand for software testing specialists is rising, and many companies face a severe shortage of them. Getting started with a list of companies is just not the right way to do it. First, you must know how to begin your search for a company that meets your needs. Hence, unlike other blogs, we’ll help you get started on your search for the best testing companies to outsource.
Optimizely, HEMA & Farfetch - Unlock the Potential of Digital Experimentation...Optimizely
The document introduces the Optimizely Professional Services team and how they can help customers leverage digital experimentation. It discusses achieving consistency and continuous experimentation through expertise, governance models, processes and technology. Example projects from the services team include tools for non-technical editors to test headlines and embedding experimentation in company workflows. The agenda concludes with a fireside chat from HEMA and Farfetch on their experiences.
This document provides a step-by-step guide for acquiring an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution in the cloud. It outlines assembling a team, defining technical requirements, building a business case, evaluating vendor options, and planning implementation. Key steps include involving stakeholders, identifying issues to solve, forecasting return on investment, assessing support offerings, and aligning processes to best practices. The goal is to choose the right cloud ERP partner and solution to meet an organization's unique needs.
This document discusses how visual knowledge management can improve customer service by streamlining agent training and standardizing processes. It recommends a 5-step approach: 1) categorizing call types and mapping initial workflows; 2) linking knowledge articles to call types; 3) integrating systems into workflows; 4) mapping full workflows including variations; 5) testing workflows with agents. Customers saw benefits like reduced training time, increased efficiency and consistency, and improved customer satisfaction. Visual knowledge management engages agents and leads to better customer and employee experiences.
Brisbane MuleSoft Meetup #12 Integrate ChatGPT with MuleSoft to power busines...BrianFraser29
This talk presents a powerful solution for businesses looking to automate and enhance their order processing. MuleSoft acts as the backbone of the integration, seamlessly connecting various enterprise systems, databases, and applications involved in the order processing workflow. ChatGPT is a powerhouse with natural language processing capabilities. By integrating MuleSoft and ChatGPT, organisations can streamline order management, improve customer experience, and increase operational efficiency.
- Sumit Anand is seeking a challenging position with 5 years of experience in fields like corporate sales, account management, business development, and IT hardware.
- He has expertise in ERP systems like Oracle and SAP and is skilled in areas such as account management, business integration, CRM, and data analysis.
- His most recent role was as a Manager of Sales for South India where he was responsible for sales, operations, customer interactions, and team management for a web-based healthcare platform.
This resume is for Prem D'Silva, seeking a position that provides challenges, learning, growth, and where his performance is valued. He has worked as a Sales Analyst and Trade Compliance Analyst at NetApp India since 2011. In this role, he aggregates and analyzes enterprise data, identifies data gaps, ensures processes are in place to achieve business goals, and provides daily operational support. Notable projects include enriching customer data, mastering vendor data, reviewing customer leads, migrating data during an acquisition, and performing global trade compliance reviews. Prem has a Bachelor's degree in Commerce with HR and qualifications in leadership, communication, compliance, and business skills. He is proficient in MS Office applications and various
Using the power of OpenAI with your own data: what's possible and how to start?Maxim Salnikov
This document provides an overview of a talk by Maxim Salnikov and Jon Jahren at Oslo Spektrum from November 7-9. It discusses using OpenAI with your own data and how to get started. Examples of enterprise use cases for generative AI are presented, such as chatbots, document indexing, and financial analysis. Tools for prompt engineering like LangChain and Semantic Kernel are introduced. Best practices for fine-tuning models on proprietary data are covered, including data formatting, training data size, and an iterative tuning process. Responsible AI techniques like grounding responses and maintaining a positive tone are also discussed.
Post ERP-Implementation-Vendors, Consultants and EmployeesYashsavi Amit
An ERP implementation requires significant investment and expertise. Companies should not attempt an in-house implementation due to the risks of failure and high costs. Instead, they should work with expert ERP vendors and consultants who have extensive experience developing, customizing, and implementing ERP packages. Vendors provide the software and initial training, while consultants manage the entire project, address customization needs, train employees, and ensure a successful outcome. Employees may resist an ERP transition due to fears about changes to their jobs, but their concerns can be addressed through training, education, and pilot projects. Negotiating a long-term license deal with an ERP vendor can help reduce total costs of ownership over time.
Bertrand Meyer presents an overview of agile methods and provides an assessment of their merits and shortcomings. He discusses key agile concepts like the agile manifesto and principles. Meyer then evaluates what he sees as the good aspects of agile such as frequent iterations and emphasis on working code, as well as the ugly aspects like rejection of upfront requirements and analysis. Finally, he cautions that proper assessment of agile methods requires avoiding rhetorical devices and unverifiable claims often used in agile discourse.
1. The document discusses best practices for implementing an effective employee service desk using Salesforce, including consolidating help requests, centralizing information, customizing the service desk interface, and outsourcing non-core functions.
2. Plum Benefits deployed Salesforce to create a centralized employee service desk, achieving significant cost savings, faster resolution times, and higher employee satisfaction compared to their previous fragmented systems.
3. The presentation outlines several best practices for an effective employee service desk based on Plum Benefits' experience, including creating consistent resolution processes, providing a productive agent environment, customizing for business needs, and measuring the right metrics.
There are so many misconceptions about ERP that it is a wonder that the acronym has not been replaced. Here, we take a look at those misconceptions to help understand the role of ERP in your organization.
What is an RPA CoE? Session 1 – CoE VisionDianaGray10
In the first session, we will review the organization's vision and how this has an impact on the COE Structure.
Topics covered:
• The role of a steering committee
• How do the organization’s priorities determine CoE Structure?
Speaker:
Chris Bolin, Senior Intelligent Automation Architect Anika Systems
"Frontline Battles with DDoS: Best practices and Lessons Learned", Igor IvaniukFwdays
At this talk we will discuss DDoS protection tools and best practices, discuss network architectures and what AWS has to offer. Also, we will look into one of the largest DDoS attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure that happened in February 2022. We'll see, what techniques helped to keep the web resources available for Ukrainians and how AWS improved DDoS protection for all customers based on Ukraine experience
Essentials of Automations: Exploring Attributes & Automation ParametersSafe Software
Building automations in FME Flow can save time, money, and help businesses scale by eliminating data silos and providing data to stakeholders in real-time. One essential component to orchestrating complex automations is the use of attributes & automation parameters (both formerly known as “keys”). In fact, it’s unlikely you’ll ever build an Automation without using these components, but what exactly are they?
Attributes & automation parameters enable the automation author to pass data values from one automation component to the next. During this webinar, our FME Flow Specialists will cover leveraging the three types of these output attributes & parameters in FME Flow: Event, Custom, and Automation. As a bonus, they’ll also be making use of the Split-Merge Block functionality.
You’ll leave this webinar with a better understanding of how to maximize the potential of automations by making use of attributes & automation parameters, with the ultimate goal of setting your enterprise integration workflows up on autopilot.
[OReilly Superstream] Occupy the Space: A grassroots guide to engineering (an...Jason Yip
The typical problem in product engineering is not bad strategy, so much as “no strategy”. This leads to confusion, lack of motivation, and incoherent action. The next time you look for a strategy and find an empty space, instead of waiting for it to be filled, I will show you how to fill it in yourself. If you’re wrong, it forces a correction. If you’re right, it helps create focus. I’ll share how I’ve approached this in the past, both what works and lessons for what didn’t work so well.
Introduction of Cybersecurity with OSS at Code Europe 2024Hiroshi SHIBATA
I develop the Ruby programming language, RubyGems, and Bundler, which are package managers for Ruby. Today, I will introduce how to enhance the security of your application using open-source software (OSS) examples from Ruby and RubyGems.
The first topic is CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures). I have published CVEs many times. But what exactly is a CVE? I'll provide a basic understanding of CVEs and explain how to detect and handle vulnerabilities in OSS.
Next, let's discuss package managers. Package managers play a critical role in the OSS ecosystem. I'll explain how to manage library dependencies in your application.
I'll share insights into how the Ruby and RubyGems core team works to keep our ecosystem safe. By the end of this talk, you'll have a better understanding of how to safeguard your code.
Discover top-tier mobile app development services, offering innovative solutions for iOS and Android. Enhance your business with custom, user-friendly mobile applications.
Generating privacy-protected synthetic data using Secludy and MilvusZilliz
During this demo, the founders of Secludy will demonstrate how their system utilizes Milvus to store and manipulate embeddings for generating privacy-protected synthetic data. Their approach not only maintains the confidentiality of the original data but also enhances the utility and scalability of LLMs under privacy constraints. Attendees, including machine learning engineers, data scientists, and data managers, will witness first-hand how Secludy's integration with Milvus empowers organizations to harness the power of LLMs securely and efficiently.
For the full video of this presentation, please visit: https://www.edge-ai-vision.com/2024/06/temporal-event-neural-networks-a-more-efficient-alternative-to-the-transformer-a-presentation-from-brainchip/
Chris Jones, Director of Product Management at BrainChip , presents the “Temporal Event Neural Networks: A More Efficient Alternative to the Transformer” tutorial at the May 2024 Embedded Vision Summit.
The expansion of AI services necessitates enhanced computational capabilities on edge devices. Temporal Event Neural Networks (TENNs), developed by BrainChip, represent a novel and highly efficient state-space network. TENNs demonstrate exceptional proficiency in handling multi-dimensional streaming data, facilitating advancements in object detection, action recognition, speech enhancement and language model/sequence generation. Through the utilization of polynomial-based continuous convolutions, TENNs streamline models, expedite training processes and significantly diminish memory requirements, achieving notable reductions of up to 50x in parameters and 5,000x in energy consumption compared to prevailing methodologies like transformers.
Integration with BrainChip’s Akida neuromorphic hardware IP further enhances TENNs’ capabilities, enabling the realization of highly capable, portable and passively cooled edge devices. This presentation delves into the technical innovations underlying TENNs, presents real-world benchmarks, and elucidates how this cutting-edge approach is positioned to revolutionize edge AI across diverse applications.
How information systems are built or acquired puts information, which is what they should be about, in a secondary place. Our language adapted accordingly, and we no longer talk about information systems but applications. Applications evolved in a way to break data into diverse fragments, tightly coupled with applications and expensive to integrate. The result is technical debt, which is re-paid by taking even bigger "loans", resulting in an ever-increasing technical debt. Software engineering and procurement practices work in sync with market forces to maintain this trend. This talk demonstrates how natural this situation is. The question is: can something be done to reverse the trend?
Digital Banking in the Cloud: How Citizens Bank Unlocked Their MainframePrecisely
Inconsistent user experience and siloed data, high costs, and changing customer expectations – Citizens Bank was experiencing these challenges while it was attempting to deliver a superior digital banking experience for its clients. Its core banking applications run on the mainframe and Citizens was using legacy utilities to get the critical mainframe data to feed customer-facing channels, like call centers, web, and mobile. Ultimately, this led to higher operating costs (MIPS), delayed response times, and longer time to market.
Ever-changing customer expectations demand more modern digital experiences, and the bank needed to find a solution that could provide real-time data to its customer channels with low latency and operating costs. Join this session to learn how Citizens is leveraging Precisely to replicate mainframe data to its customer channels and deliver on their “modern digital bank” experiences.
Conversational agents, or chatbots, are increasingly used to access all sorts of services using natural language. While open-domain chatbots - like ChatGPT - can converse on any topic, task-oriented chatbots - the focus of this paper - are designed for specific tasks, like booking a flight, obtaining customer support, or setting an appointment. Like any other software, task-oriented chatbots need to be properly tested, usually by defining and executing test scenarios (i.e., sequences of user-chatbot interactions). However, there is currently a lack of methods to quantify the completeness and strength of such test scenarios, which can lead to low-quality tests, and hence to buggy chatbots.
To fill this gap, we propose adapting mutation testing (MuT) for task-oriented chatbots. To this end, we introduce a set of mutation operators that emulate faults in chatbot designs, an architecture that enables MuT on chatbots built using heterogeneous technologies, and a practical realisation as an Eclipse plugin. Moreover, we evaluate the applicability, effectiveness and efficiency of our approach on open-source chatbots, with promising results.
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Connector Corner: Seamlessly power UiPath Apps, GenAI with prebuilt connectorsDianaGray10
Join us to learn how UiPath Apps can directly and easily interact with prebuilt connectors via Integration Service--including Salesforce, ServiceNow, Open GenAI, and more.
The best part is you can achieve this without building a custom workflow! Say goodbye to the hassle of using separate automations to call APIs. By seamlessly integrating within App Studio, you can now easily streamline your workflow, while gaining direct access to our Connector Catalog of popular applications.
We’ll discuss and demo the benefits of UiPath Apps and connectors including:
Creating a compelling user experience for any software, without the limitations of APIs.
Accelerating the app creation process, saving time and effort
Enjoying high-performance CRUD (create, read, update, delete) operations, for
seamless data management.
Speakers:
Russell Alfeche, Technology Leader, RPA at qBotic and UiPath MVP
Charlie Greenberg, host
2. Use case 1: You need to be personally
involved in all proposals. Full delegation is
impossible due to project complexity.
Apropo advantages
Multi-project structure
Excel import
Smart templates
Auto-estimates of work hours
Free test and cheap pilots
Our answer: You should try Apropo to transfer
from work to oversight. Let your sales generate
a proposal with the tool and check it instead of
creating from scratch.
3. Use case 2: Your developers are wasting
time on pricing estimates, burning precious,
well-paid hours.
Apropo advantages
Saved developer time
Less meetings and calls
Clear, standardized process
Faster estimates
Our answer: Your company should use
Apropo to reduce developer involvement
into sales. Let them take a quick look at a
ready proposal instead of making
meetings to create one together.
4. Use case 3: Your sales team is constantly
blocked by lack of technical input. They can’t
give quotes easily.
Apropo advantages
Automatic estimates
Excel import of past projects
Link share to pass around
Our answer: You can vastly improve sales
effectiveness with Apropo. The tool will let
them know ballpark figures, historic data and
market prices without asking anyone.
5. Use case 4: You send pricing
proposals and get a NO - or no reply.
Your conversion rates could be higher.
Apropo advantages
Customer screen recording
Shortened quote times
More precise estimates
Built-in negotiations
Our answer: Apropo features recording of
the end customers’ reaction to your
proposal. Find out where they churned &
improve based on data to increase your
conversions.
6. Use case 5: Your pricing is a convoluted
mess of emails, Slack messages, calls, files
stored in the cloud & locally and more.
Apropo advantages
All data in one place
Easy to share
Clear, concise process
Our answer: You can create an accessible,
easy to use, one-stop place for all your
historic data and pricing models in Apropo.
7. Use case 6: You constantly
underestimate and overestimate
your projects, affecting your budget
and customer relations in
unpredictable ways.
Apropo advantages
More precise estimates
Easy to ask for feedback
Data-based decisions
Full financial history
Our answer: Try Apropo. It will help you get
better estimates based on data, rather
than gut feeling.
8. Use case 7: Your software house offers body
leasing services. Keeping track of your
developers’ status and billing is tedious.
Apropo advantages
Multi-project structure
All data in a single place
Access to estimates
Our answer: By assigning a project to each
developer in Apropo, you will be able to
monitor their status & exact hours, as well
as the estimates they provide for projects.