Remote collaboration is becoming more common and powerful due to trends in technology and communities. Cheap computing combined with online communities has enabled new models like crowdsourcing and collaborative filtering. This allows for maximizing participation through niche fulfillment and just-in-time employees. The development of Second Life illustrates how a company was able to collaborate remotely on a large scale. Remote collaboration helps address challenges like unemployment, education, and innovation by allowing people to be smarter together through shared knowledge and learning opportunities online.
At the 6th Cape Town GeekDinner I presented what I had learnt about Flow Theory and how it can be applied to Software Design.
References included: A List Apart and WikiPedia.
TeamPark book (english) part 1, vision and inspirationPatrick Savalle
In every company, it is possible to identify processes that do not thrive well in a bureaucratic structure. The localization of people, content, and expertise, the utilization of special talents and the maintenance of usable innovation: many things run more smoothly when use is made of an organization’s social dimension. Many tasks can be performed better by organizing employees not just in teams but also in communities and crowds. An organization that makes use of social media,
social networks, crowdsourcing, stigmergic collaboration and other “2.0” concepts has an advantage over its competitors. This type of organization is what we are calling the “Intelligent Organization.”
This book gives a vision of that new organization. The accompanying book is "TeamPark, platform and method".
At the 6th Cape Town GeekDinner I presented what I had learnt about Flow Theory and how it can be applied to Software Design.
References included: A List Apart and WikiPedia.
TeamPark book (english) part 1, vision and inspirationPatrick Savalle
In every company, it is possible to identify processes that do not thrive well in a bureaucratic structure. The localization of people, content, and expertise, the utilization of special talents and the maintenance of usable innovation: many things run more smoothly when use is made of an organization’s social dimension. Many tasks can be performed better by organizing employees not just in teams but also in communities and crowds. An organization that makes use of social media,
social networks, crowdsourcing, stigmergic collaboration and other “2.0” concepts has an advantage over its competitors. This type of organization is what we are calling the “Intelligent Organization.”
This book gives a vision of that new organization. The accompanying book is "TeamPark, platform and method".
This talk covers the future of brand and design innovation in an increasingly fragmented world. It\'s not a discussion on new or emerging technologies, but rather a conversation about new and emerging mindsets.
Audio podcast: http://audio.sxsw.com/2009/podcasts/D2%20SXSW_PODCASTS/031409_AM1_Lv3_RM8_InteractiveBeyondTheScreen.mp3
Generative AI, Game Development and the Future of CivilizationJon Radoff
This is my talk from Gamescom Congress in 2023: the topic is the use of generative AI in game development -- but the context is much broader. This is about the next stage of human civilization, where our minds and our creativity are extended through the use of AI tools and agents. My talk is not only about creativity, but empowerment: tools that act upon our goals and reflect our individuality.
This is a somewhat condensed and updated version of a lecture I presented at the MIT Media Lab course on Metaverse (MAS.S61).
How can you overcome barriers such as old legacy systems and darwinian technology platforms in creating a sustainable business/IT alignment Roadmap? Enterprise 2.0 helps you to quickly deploy lightweight applications and leverage Core IT Systems through a conversational and business layer
IxDA Talk: Connected Objects are Natural Born Storytellers (revisited)Leandro Agro'
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There is life BEYOND the PIXELS, BEYOND the FRAME of the screen...
Cit. I'm pretty sure there's a lot more to life than being really, really, ridiculously good looking. (Derek Zoolander)
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We are the consequence of the TOOLS we use.
Placing an object in a pocket, in a car, on a desktop or in customer’s homes means to create a personal, bi-direcIonal, always-on, communication channel.
The INTERNET OF THINGS bridges both the physical and digital worlds, permiang the power of the internet to reach humanity.

We evolve sharing stories
Our Connected Objects started helping us to tell stories, but they might learn to tell their own stories, exactly like CARS that are learning to DRIVE.
What designers should design, today?
Behaviors, Data, Conversations, Mutual Learning, Stories... LIFE
This is NOT a “business like usual” moment into the design industry.
Infuse HUMANITY into everything (or everything it will evolve without it)
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 3DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 3. In this session, we will cover desktop automation along with UI automation.
Topics covered:
UI automation Introduction,
UI automation Sample
Desktop automation flow
Pradeep Chinnala, Senior Consultant Automation Developer @WonderBotz and UiPath MVP
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
State of ICS and IoT Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 previewPrayukth K V
The IoT and OT threat landscape report has been prepared by the Threat Research Team at Sectrio using data from Sectrio, cyber threat intelligence farming facilities spread across over 85 cities around the world. In addition, Sectrio also runs AI-based advanced threat and payload engagement facilities that serve as sinks to attract and engage sophisticated threat actors, and newer malware including new variants and latent threats that are at an earlier stage of development.
The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
Download the full report from here:
https://sectrio.com/resources/ot-threat-landscape-reports/sectrio-releases-ot-ics-and-iot-security-threat-landscape-report-2024/
Builder.ai Founder Sachin Dev Duggal's Strategic Approach to Create an Innova...Ramesh Iyer
In today's fast-changing business world, Companies that adapt and embrace new ideas often need help to keep up with the competition. However, fostering a culture of innovation takes much work. It takes vision, leadership and willingness to take risks in the right proportion. Sachin Dev Duggal, co-founder of Builder.ai, has perfected the art of this balance, creating a company culture where creativity and growth are nurtured at each stage.
Dev Dives: Train smarter, not harder – active learning and UiPath LLMs for do...UiPathCommunity
💥 Speed, accuracy, and scaling – discover the superpowers of GenAI in action with UiPath Document Understanding and Communications Mining™:
See how to accelerate model training and optimize model performance with active learning
Learn about the latest enhancements to out-of-the-box document processing – with little to no training required
Get an exclusive demo of the new family of UiPath LLMs – GenAI models specialized for processing different types of documents and messages
This is a hands-on session specifically designed for automation developers and AI enthusiasts seeking to enhance their knowledge in leveraging the latest intelligent document processing capabilities offered by UiPath.
Speakers:
👨🏫 Andras Palfi, Senior Product Manager, UiPath
👩🏫 Lenka Dulovicova, Product Program Manager, UiPath
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/
Software Delivery At the Speed of AI: Inflectra Invests In AI-Powered QualityInflectra
In this insightful webinar, Inflectra explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming software development and testing. Discover how AI-powered tools are revolutionizing every stage of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from design and prototyping to testing, deployment, and monitoring.
Learn about:
• The Future of Testing: How AI is shifting testing towards verification, analysis, and higher-level skills, while reducing repetitive tasks.
• Test Automation: How AI-powered test case generation, optimization, and self-healing tests are making testing more efficient and effective.
• Visual Testing: Explore the emerging capabilities of AI in visual testing and how it's set to revolutionize UI verification.
• Inflectra's AI Solutions: See demonstrations of Inflectra's cutting-edge AI tools like the ChatGPT plugin and Azure Open AI platform, designed to streamline your testing process.
Whether you're a developer, tester, or QA professional, this webinar will give you valuable insights into how AI is shaping the future of software delivery.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
Topics covered:
Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
19. distant past
drove submarines in the us navy
national security agency
defense contracting lockheed sanders
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20. distant past
drove submarines in the us navy
national security agency
defense contracting lockheed sanders
(ie,the stuff i can’t talk about)
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21. distant past
drove submarines in the us navy
national security agency
defense contracting lockheed sanders
(which i raise to establish my non-hippy
cred before covering collaboration)
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51. on a vast scale
millions of people and places
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52. economic scale, too
residents have built thousands of businesses in an
economy generating more than $1 million every day
built on microtransactions in digital items and experiences
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71. even better
collaboration is a gateway drug to
technology and to participation
to entrepreneurship
and community formation
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72. with impressive results
1.2 billion internet users
3.5 billion cell phone users
100’s million social network users
10’s million game/virtual world users
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89. in unanticipated ways
moore’s law
radical drop in broadband
the internet
computing costs explosion
3D
acceleration
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90. with far reaching results
moore’s law
radical drop in broadband friend
the internet
computing costs explosion networks
3D online
online games nichification
acceleration communities
trust friends,
virtual worlds not experts
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126. which has some broad trends
moore’s law
radical drop in broadband friend
the internet
computing costs explosion networks
3D online
online games nichification
acceleration communities
trust friends,
virtual worlds not experts
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159. 2000-2002
linden street
several desks right next to each other
a&os
culture of asking questions
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160. 2000-2002
linden street
several desks right next to each other
a&os
culture of asking questions
face-to-face interactions
ad hoc meetings
whiteboards
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sansome and davis
and mountain view, battery
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167. 2004-
sansome and davis
and mountain view, battery
seattle, boston, brighton
and singapore
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168. 2004-
sansome and davis
and mountain view, battery
seattle, boston, brighton
and singapore
rapid scaling
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169. 2004-
sansome and davis
and mountain view, battery
seattle, boston, brighton
and singapore
rapid scaling
multiple offices
irc
voice
second life
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