Blurts is an audio operating system (AOS) that allows users to create and share 15-second "Blurts" across social networks and publishers' websites. It aims to become an open standard for short-burst audio and enhance social networks with the emotion of voice. Blurts also provides tools to increase publishers' organic search and user-generated content through transcription and optimization of Blurt audio. The company plans to launch free consumer and celebrity services in 2010 to drive awareness and growth across social networks and its own website, Blurts.com.
Real estate sales is about location, timing and events. Mobile provides the perfect platform to harness these three variables. The arrival of 3G phones and cheap data plans by telcos is making this a reality.
Asterisk at the Heart of Interactive Media (AstriCon 2014)Sebastien Couture
Digital media is in the midst of a revolution. As social media, smart phones, and smart TVs become more ubiquitous, they also allow for countless new and inventive ways for consumers to experience and engage with content such as TV shows, advertisement or art.
As an open source toolkit, Asterisk is the perfect engine to an interactive media framework where technologies such as telephony, text messaging and voice recognition are needed.
This presentation will showcase "Emilie", a Canadian interactive web series that went on to win several awards, including one for Best TV Series, Web & Transmedia at the Geneva International Film Festival, as well as a nomination at the SXSW Interactive Awards.
Users creating and sharing their creative content, is an extremely popular activity. While ‘User Generated Content’ or UGC has been with us since the days of home movies, thanks to Youtube and Facebook it easier than ever to get involved. Almost everyone is snapping pictures, recording videos and sharing them online. Find out how you can engage your audience and tap into the UGC pipeline. This discussion will include real experience from the trenches, including UGC best practises, how to maximize submissions, how to increase site traffic and time spent on site, methods to curate and get the most from UGC and more. We will also explore some case studies of top UGC programs that show the diversity of options and potential of this powerful channel.
As applications move into the multichannel and interconnected world, what are the security concerns you need to consider? Dan York, author of the bestselling book The Seven Deadliest Unified Communication Attacks, will discuss the major risk areas of unified communications, what steps you can take to mitigate/reduce those risks, a checklist of questions to consider in your implementation, and a look at the future in an increasingly interconnected and converged network. Presentation give at SpeechTEK New York 2010. More info at: http://blogs.voxeo.com/events/speechtek-ny-2010/
Service Design for the Internet of the WorldDaniel Harris
When I had the pleasure of speaking to key telecoms and technology industry figures at November's Smart Device and Mobile User Experience Summit this is the question I attempted to address.
As always at Fjord, people come first. So when looking to provide sustainable design a future market within the Internet of Everything, we have to look at the economic and social situation that many people in the world are facing. In the west this looks like what the LifeStyle News Network is coining 'The Just Nots': aspiring and hard working citizens affected by increasing inflation, food prices, and housing costs; just not able to create the life they thought they were going to achieve.
It's likely that we'll have to design niche services and create flexible, open source brands to meet the needs of this generation – who are digitally native and happy to hack; they transcend the demographic driven models that brands have traditionally targeted.
We believe the experience of the Internet of Everything is a liquid experience, where platforms and even interfaces begin to disappear. This is our new challenge – how can we design liquid services to address the new needs that are emerging from from a age where digitally mature, and connected people want more value with less money?
Real estate sales is about location, timing and events. Mobile provides the perfect platform to harness these three variables. The arrival of 3G phones and cheap data plans by telcos is making this a reality.
Asterisk at the Heart of Interactive Media (AstriCon 2014)Sebastien Couture
Digital media is in the midst of a revolution. As social media, smart phones, and smart TVs become more ubiquitous, they also allow for countless new and inventive ways for consumers to experience and engage with content such as TV shows, advertisement or art.
As an open source toolkit, Asterisk is the perfect engine to an interactive media framework where technologies such as telephony, text messaging and voice recognition are needed.
This presentation will showcase "Emilie", a Canadian interactive web series that went on to win several awards, including one for Best TV Series, Web & Transmedia at the Geneva International Film Festival, as well as a nomination at the SXSW Interactive Awards.
Users creating and sharing their creative content, is an extremely popular activity. While ‘User Generated Content’ or UGC has been with us since the days of home movies, thanks to Youtube and Facebook it easier than ever to get involved. Almost everyone is snapping pictures, recording videos and sharing them online. Find out how you can engage your audience and tap into the UGC pipeline. This discussion will include real experience from the trenches, including UGC best practises, how to maximize submissions, how to increase site traffic and time spent on site, methods to curate and get the most from UGC and more. We will also explore some case studies of top UGC programs that show the diversity of options and potential of this powerful channel.
As applications move into the multichannel and interconnected world, what are the security concerns you need to consider? Dan York, author of the bestselling book The Seven Deadliest Unified Communication Attacks, will discuss the major risk areas of unified communications, what steps you can take to mitigate/reduce those risks, a checklist of questions to consider in your implementation, and a look at the future in an increasingly interconnected and converged network. Presentation give at SpeechTEK New York 2010. More info at: http://blogs.voxeo.com/events/speechtek-ny-2010/
Service Design for the Internet of the WorldDaniel Harris
When I had the pleasure of speaking to key telecoms and technology industry figures at November's Smart Device and Mobile User Experience Summit this is the question I attempted to address.
As always at Fjord, people come first. So when looking to provide sustainable design a future market within the Internet of Everything, we have to look at the economic and social situation that many people in the world are facing. In the west this looks like what the LifeStyle News Network is coining 'The Just Nots': aspiring and hard working citizens affected by increasing inflation, food prices, and housing costs; just not able to create the life they thought they were going to achieve.
It's likely that we'll have to design niche services and create flexible, open source brands to meet the needs of this generation – who are digitally native and happy to hack; they transcend the demographic driven models that brands have traditionally targeted.
We believe the experience of the Internet of Everything is a liquid experience, where platforms and even interfaces begin to disappear. This is our new challenge – how can we design liquid services to address the new needs that are emerging from from a age where digitally mature, and connected people want more value with less money?
Notes and examples about how to think internationally and lessons learned from growing HootSuite to a global audience including the inadvertent role in world affairs.
Creating Flash Content for Mobile Devicespaultrani
Learn how to publish to Flash Player 10.1 and Android devices (Nexus One etc).
You'll get an understanding of all the ins and outs of the features in Flash Player 10.1 (gestures, accelerometer) and learn how to optimize your content for mobile devices.
Media in the fast lane:
Cross-channel. Mobile Communities. Augmented Reality. Ubiquitous computing. Amongst the buzz we are seeing evidence that all media is getting ready for a digital hyper-drive, fuelled by consumer desire for entertainment-on-demand and always-on-communication. Hidden within this emerging world is the utopian promise of addressable advertising – across all media. Yet set against a backdrop of big brands trending to bring elements of control in-house, Dean Donaldson, Director of Digital Experience at Eyeblaster asks ‘is media technology really set for where next or does reality reveal we are locked in the past?’ and challenges the notion of the purely digital agency
Experience 7 new Web 2.0 Tools (VoiceThread, Blabberize, Wordle, Animoto, ToonDoo, Glogster, and Screencast-o-matic) to use with students in the classroom as alternatives to PowerPoint presentations and essays. Discover an effective and efficient way of sharing these tools with students, staff, and families.
Notes and examples about how to think internationally and lessons learned from growing HootSuite to a global audience including the inadvertent role in world affairs.
Creating Flash Content for Mobile Devicespaultrani
Learn how to publish to Flash Player 10.1 and Android devices (Nexus One etc).
You'll get an understanding of all the ins and outs of the features in Flash Player 10.1 (gestures, accelerometer) and learn how to optimize your content for mobile devices.
Media in the fast lane:
Cross-channel. Mobile Communities. Augmented Reality. Ubiquitous computing. Amongst the buzz we are seeing evidence that all media is getting ready for a digital hyper-drive, fuelled by consumer desire for entertainment-on-demand and always-on-communication. Hidden within this emerging world is the utopian promise of addressable advertising – across all media. Yet set against a backdrop of big brands trending to bring elements of control in-house, Dean Donaldson, Director of Digital Experience at Eyeblaster asks ‘is media technology really set for where next or does reality reveal we are locked in the past?’ and challenges the notion of the purely digital agency
Experience 7 new Web 2.0 Tools (VoiceThread, Blabberize, Wordle, Animoto, ToonDoo, Glogster, and Screencast-o-matic) to use with students in the classroom as alternatives to PowerPoint presentations and essays. Discover an effective and efficient way of sharing these tools with students, staff, and families.
Remote collaboration is important for any line of work where people are divided by time and space, but the need is expanded in a creative industry where there is an increased requirement of collaboration, communication, and execution of ideas.
When you work for a creative agency with colleagues and clients around the country (and developers around the world), how can you improve and streamline the creative collaboration process?
The evolution of media:
TV is powerful, but people learn through play. The digital landscape has changed and so have the ways of measuring it. Digital video is set to enhance the capability for brand recall within consumers at a much deeper level then media to date – and is challenging the very concept of mass-media. From BlueRay Live to digital signage the penetration of personal mobile media is about to change our concept of paper. It will offer far more value to advertisers than mere clicks. As the pioneer in rich media and the largest global distributor of video advertising, Dean Donaldson of Eyeblaster will show what we have learned over the last ten years, how brands are now penetrating web 2.0 and a glimpse into where digital media is going next.
Enchancing adoption of Open Source Libraries. A case study on Albumentations.AIVladimir Iglovikov, Ph.D.
Presented by Vladimir Iglovikov:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/iglovikov/
- https://x.com/viglovikov
- https://www.instagram.com/ternaus/
This presentation delves into the journey of Albumentations.ai, a highly successful open-source library for data augmentation.
Created out of a necessity for superior performance in Kaggle competitions, Albumentations has grown to become a widely used tool among data scientists and machine learning practitioners.
This case study covers various aspects, including:
People: The contributors and community that have supported Albumentations.
Metrics: The success indicators such as downloads, daily active users, GitHub stars, and financial contributions.
Challenges: The hurdles in monetizing open-source projects and measuring user engagement.
Development Practices: Best practices for creating, maintaining, and scaling open-source libraries, including code hygiene, CI/CD, and fast iteration.
Community Building: Strategies for making adoption easy, iterating quickly, and fostering a vibrant, engaged community.
Marketing: Both online and offline marketing tactics, focusing on real, impactful interactions and collaborations.
Mental Health: Maintaining balance and not feeling pressured by user demands.
Key insights include the importance of automation, making the adoption process seamless, and leveraging offline interactions for marketing. The presentation also emphasizes the need for continuous small improvements and building a friendly, inclusive community that contributes to the project's growth.
Vladimir Iglovikov brings his extensive experience as a Kaggle Grandmaster, ex-Staff ML Engineer at Lyft, sharing valuable lessons and practical advice for anyone looking to enhance the adoption of their open-source projects.
Explore more about Albumentations and join the community at:
GitHub: https://github.com/albumentations-team/albumentations
Website: https://albumentations.ai/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/100504475
Twitter: https://x.com/albumentations
Full-RAG: A modern architecture for hyper-personalizationZilliz
Mike Del Balso, CEO & Co-Founder at Tecton, presents "Full RAG," a novel approach to AI recommendation systems, aiming to push beyond the limitations of traditional models through a deep integration of contextual insights and real-time data, leveraging the Retrieval-Augmented Generation architecture. This talk will outline Full RAG's potential to significantly enhance personalization, address engineering challenges such as data management and model training, and introduce data enrichment with reranking as a key solution. Attendees will gain crucial insights into the importance of hyperpersonalization in AI, the capabilities of Full RAG for advanced personalization, and strategies for managing complex data integrations for deploying cutting-edge AI solutions.
GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using Deplo...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
GridMate - End to end testing is a critical piece to ensure quality and avoid...ThomasParaiso2
End to end testing is a critical piece to ensure quality and avoid regressions. In this session, we share our journey building an E2E testing pipeline for GridMate components (LWC and Aura) using Cypress, JSForce, FakerJS…
Building RAG with self-deployed Milvus vector database and Snowpark Container...Zilliz
This talk will give hands-on advice on building RAG applications with an open-source Milvus database deployed as a docker container. We will also introduce the integration of Milvus with Snowpark Container Services.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technologies, XML continues to play a vital role in structuring, storing, and transporting data across diverse systems. The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present new methodologies for enhancing XML development workflows, introducing efficiency, automation, and intelligent capabilities. This presentation will outline the scope and perspective of utilizing AI in XML development. The potential benefits and the possible pitfalls will be highlighted, providing a balanced view of the subject.
We will explore the capabilities of AI in understanding XML markup languages and autonomously creating structured XML content. Additionally, we will examine the capacity of AI to enrich plain text with appropriate XML markup. Practical examples and methodological guidelines will be provided to elucidate how AI can be effectively prompted to interpret and generate accurate XML markup.
Further emphasis will be placed on the role of AI in developing XSLT, or schemas such as XSD and Schematron. We will address the techniques and strategies adopted to create prompts for generating code, explaining code, or refactoring the code, and the results achieved.
The discussion will extend to how AI can be used to transform XML content. In particular, the focus will be on the use of AI XPath extension functions in XSLT, Schematron, Schematron Quick Fixes, or for XML content refactoring.
The presentation aims to deliver a comprehensive overview of AI usage in XML development, providing attendees with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions. Whether you’re at the early stages of adopting AI or considering integrating it in advanced XML development, this presentation will cover all levels of expertise.
By highlighting the potential advantages and challenges of integrating AI with XML development tools and languages, the presentation seeks to inspire thoughtful conversation around the future of XML development. We’ll not only delve into the technical aspects of AI-powered XML development but also discuss practical implications and possible future directions.
zkStudyClub - Reef: Fast Succinct Non-Interactive Zero-Knowledge Regex ProofsAlex Pruden
This paper presents Reef, a system for generating publicly verifiable succinct non-interactive zero-knowledge proofs that a committed document matches or does not match a regular expression. We describe applications such as proving the strength of passwords, the provenance of email despite redactions, the validity of oblivious DNS queries, and the existence of mutations in DNA. Reef supports the Perl Compatible Regular Expression syntax, including wildcards, alternation, ranges, capture groups, Kleene star, negations, and lookarounds. Reef introduces a new type of automata, Skipping Alternating Finite Automata (SAFA), that skips irrelevant parts of a document when producing proofs without undermining soundness, and instantiates SAFA with a lookup argument. Our experimental evaluation confirms that Reef can generate proofs for documents with 32M characters; the proofs are small and cheap to verify (under a second).
Paper: https://eprint.iacr.org/2023/1886
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
In this second installment of our Essentials of Automations webinar series, we’ll explore the landscape of triggers and actions, guiding you through the nuances of authoring and adapting workspaces for seamless automations. Gain an understanding of the full spectrum of triggers and actions available in FME, empowering you to enhance your workspaces for efficient automation.
We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
A tale of scale & speed: How the US Navy is enabling software delivery from l...sonjaschweigert1
Rapid and secure feature delivery is a goal across every application team and every branch of the DoD. The Navy’s DevSecOps platform, Party Barge, has achieved:
- Reduction in onboarding time from 5 weeks to 1 day
- Improved developer experience and productivity through actionable findings and reduction of false positives
- Maintenance of superior security standards and inherent policy enforcement with Authorization to Operate (ATO)
Development teams can ship efficiently and ensure applications are cyber ready for Navy Authorizing Officials (AOs). In this webinar, Sigma Defense and Anchore will give attendees a look behind the scenes and demo secure pipeline automation and security artifacts that speed up application ATO and time to production.
We will cover:
- How to remove silos in DevSecOps
- How to build efficient development pipeline roles and component templates
- How to deliver security artifacts that matter for ATO’s (SBOMs, vulnerability reports, and policy evidence)
- How to streamline operations with automated policy checks on container images
Communications Mining Series - Zero to Hero - Session 1DianaGray10
This session provides introduction to UiPath Communication Mining, importance and platform overview. You will acquire a good understand of the phases in Communication Mining as we go over the platform with you. Topics covered:
• Communication Mining Overview
• Why is it important?
• How can it help today’s business and the benefits
• Phases in Communication Mining
• Demo on Platform overview
• Q/A
Unlock the Future of Search with MongoDB Atlas_ Vector Search Unleashed.pdfMalak Abu Hammad
Discover how MongoDB Atlas and vector search technology can revolutionize your application's search capabilities. This comprehensive presentation covers:
* What is Vector Search?
* Importance and benefits of vector search
* Practical use cases across various industries
* Step-by-step implementation guide
* Live demos with code snippets
* Enhancing LLM capabilities with vector search
* Best practices and optimization strategies
Perfect for developers, AI enthusiasts, and tech leaders. Learn how to leverage MongoDB Atlas to deliver highly relevant, context-aware search results, transforming your data retrieval process. Stay ahead in tech innovation and maximize the potential of your applications.
#MongoDB #VectorSearch #AI #SemanticSearch #TechInnovation #DataScience #LLM #MachineLearning #SearchTechnology
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
Securing your Kubernetes cluster_ a step-by-step guide to success !KatiaHIMEUR1
Today, after several years of existence, an extremely active community and an ultra-dynamic ecosystem, Kubernetes has established itself as the de facto standard in container orchestration. Thanks to a wide range of managed services, it has never been so easy to set up a ready-to-use Kubernetes cluster.
However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
In this talk, I'll show you step-by-step how to secure your Kubernetes cluster for greater peace of mind and reliability.
Climate Impact of Software Testing at Nordic Testing DaysKari Kakkonen
My slides at Nordic Testing Days 6.6.2024
Climate impact / sustainability of software testing discussed on the talk. ICT and testing must carry their part of global responsibility to help with the climat warming. We can minimize the carbon footprint but we can also have a carbon handprint, a positive impact on the climate. Quality characteristics can be added with sustainability, and then measured continuously. Test environments can be used less, and in smaller scale and on demand. Test techniques can be used in optimizing or minimizing number of tests. Test automation can be used to speed up testing.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
Topics covered:
What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Unlocking Productivity: Leveraging the Potential of Copilot in Microsoft 365, a presentation by Christoforos Vlachos, Senior Solutions Manager – Modern Workplace, Uni Systems