A few slides I used to jog my memory for a 10 minute idea share with colleagues in New Zealand. Audio can be found here: http://www.archive.org/details/10minLecture-NancyWhite-LookingOverOurShoulders (both the short talk and the follow up discussion.) More information here http://learnonline.wordpress.com/2007/08/28/10min-lectures-nancy-white-looking-over-our-shoulders/#comment-5146 but don't let Leigh's hyperbole fool you!
A few slides I used to jog my memory for a 10 minute idea share with colleagues in New Zealand. Audio can be found here: http://www.archive.org/details/10minLecture-NancyWhite-LookingOverOurShoulders (both the short talk and the follow up discussion.) More information here http://learnonline.wordpress.com/2007/08/28/10min-lectures-nancy-white-looking-over-our-shoulders/#comment-5146 but don't let Leigh's hyperbole fool you!
Use of DAB Satellite for Addressable Alert Deliveryglobal
International Day for Disaster Reduction at the World Bank
Disaster Risk Management in the Information Age
A joint training workshop by GICT, GFDRR, infoDev and LCSUW to mark the International Day for Disaster Reduction
Presentation consists of general information about podcasting, benefits of podcasting, and a list of web sites that provide audio software and podcast directories.
The Extreme Website Makeover Webinar! Exclusively for ACT! Certified Consult...Hall_
We take an ACT! Certified Consultant website and showing how we transform a site that could use some work to one that drives traffic and starts conversations.
We'll talk about what works and what doesn't work, and show how to leverage the resources offered by the ACT! Product Marketing team to captivate visitors.
Bring your questions - we'll have ample time to talk through the process and answer your questions about web design.
The truth is if you don’t have all your other ducks in a row then you simply aren’t ready for social media. In this presentation we will go through a step by step guide of everything that you need to know before running into this new medium unprepared.
Use of DAB Satellite for Addressable Alert Deliveryglobal
International Day for Disaster Reduction at the World Bank
Disaster Risk Management in the Information Age
A joint training workshop by GICT, GFDRR, infoDev and LCSUW to mark the International Day for Disaster Reduction
Presentation consists of general information about podcasting, benefits of podcasting, and a list of web sites that provide audio software and podcast directories.
The Extreme Website Makeover Webinar! Exclusively for ACT! Certified Consult...Hall_
We take an ACT! Certified Consultant website and showing how we transform a site that could use some work to one that drives traffic and starts conversations.
We'll talk about what works and what doesn't work, and show how to leverage the resources offered by the ACT! Product Marketing team to captivate visitors.
Bring your questions - we'll have ample time to talk through the process and answer your questions about web design.
The truth is if you don’t have all your other ducks in a row then you simply aren’t ready for social media. In this presentation we will go through a step by step guide of everything that you need to know before running into this new medium unprepared.
Asia’s Increased Competitive Landscape - HR Implications on Talent Attraction and Retention, by Eric Pesik. Presented at the Crown Leadership International Group: Compensation and Benefits Asia Congress, March 2014, Orchard Parade Hotel, Singapore: (1) The rise of Asia and the new diversified workforce; (2) Winning Companies: What sets them apart? (3) Performance & Pay: What else is new? (4) Performance & Development: Who is a Talent? (5) From HR Programs to Reality: What makes the difference?
Most business around the world have begun to use social media technology in one form or another. It’s really not a matter of whether a business is “on social media” the question is “does social drive business results.” This is why we need to be talking about social business, not social media.
Designers are critical to the success of tech startups. The problem is that designers aren't typically aware of this. With the help of FounderDating, ExtremeStartups and OCAD University, we tried to bring the message of tech entrepreneurship to a group of students and alumni of OCAD in Toronto. The event was titled "The Value of Designers to Tech Startups".
This slide deck was the opening act that covered the role of designers in startups and how designers can look to start their own companies. A follow-up discussion panel with three talented designers in various roles at companies in Toronto and Silicon Valley spoke about entrepreneurship and the value of design in technology.
Speakers / Organizers:
Eli Aleyner (Director of Strategic Alliances - Xtreme Labs)
Mani Fazeli (Co-founder - Betterez)
Panel:
Andy Chiang (Lead User Experience - Polar Mobile)
Alexander Mimran (Founder - Minbox, Founder - Penzu)
Dawson Whitfield (UX/UI Designer - Weebly)
Additional Guests:
Kalu Kalu (Co-founder - MyShoebox)
Matt O'Leary (Ex CEO - Shopcaster)
Lorena Scott (Founder - Mommies First)
Special Thanks:
Sunil Sharma (Managing Director - Extreme Startups)
Gabe Sawhney (OCAD University)
Asma Khanani Caporaletti (OCAD University)
Coverage of the event:
http://www.torontostandard.com/technology/the-value-of-designers-in-tech-startups
Extract of a presentation given to the Executive Committee at the University of Bath posing the question - is our website really effective then highlighting the reasons why we should be concerned.
Presentation from the Case - Beyond the Hype seminar (May 09).
How the University of Bath are looking to maximise exposure of research via the website.
Presentation by Alison Wildish and John Howell, University of Bath. USICS CISG 08 - Can Web Services and CIS work together in harmony
when it comes to the web?
Removing Uninteresting Bytes in Software FuzzingAftab Hussain
Imagine a world where software fuzzing, the process of mutating bytes in test seeds to uncover hidden and erroneous program behaviors, becomes faster and more effective. A lot depends on the initial seeds, which can significantly dictate the trajectory of a fuzzing campaign, particularly in terms of how long it takes to uncover interesting behaviour in your code. We introduce DIAR, a technique designed to speedup fuzzing campaigns by pinpointing and eliminating those uninteresting bytes in the seeds. Picture this: instead of wasting valuable resources on meaningless mutations in large, bloated seeds, DIAR removes the unnecessary bytes, streamlining the entire process.
In this work, we equipped AFL, a popular fuzzer, with DIAR and examined two critical Linux libraries -- Libxml's xmllint, a tool for parsing xml documents, and Binutil's readelf, an essential debugging and security analysis command-line tool used to display detailed information about ELF (Executable and Linkable Format). Our preliminary results show that AFL+DIAR does not only discover new paths more quickly but also achieves higher coverage overall. This work thus showcases how starting with lean and optimized seeds can lead to faster, more comprehensive fuzzing campaigns -- and DIAR helps you find such seeds.
- These are slides of the talk given at IEEE International Conference on Software Testing Verification and Validation Workshop, ICSTW 2022.
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
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.
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
In his public lecture, Christian Timmerer provides insights into the fascinating history of video streaming, starting from its humble beginnings before YouTube to the groundbreaking technologies that now dominate platforms like Netflix and ORF ON. Timmerer also presents provocative contributions of his own that have significantly influenced the industry. He concludes by looking at future challenges and invites the audience to join in a discussion.
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!
Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope and complexity. Users of mobile devices desire to take full advantage of the features
available on those devices, but many of the features provide convenience and capability but sacrifice security. This best practices guide outlines steps the users can take to better protect personal devices and information.
Sudheer Mechineni, Head of Application Frameworks, Standard Chartered Bank
Discover how Standard Chartered Bank harnessed the power of Neo4j to transform complex data access challenges into a dynamic, scalable graph database solution. This keynote will cover their journey from initial adoption to deploying a fully automated, enterprise-grade causal cluster, highlighting key strategies for modelling organisational changes and ensuring robust disaster recovery. Learn how these innovations have not only enhanced Standard Chartered Bank’s data infrastructure but also positioned them as pioneers in the banking sector’s adoption of graph technology.
Generative AI Deep Dive: Advancing from Proof of Concept to ProductionAggregage
Join Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks, in this new session where he'll share a practical framework to transform Gen AI prototypes into impactful products! He'll delve into the complexities of data collection and management, model selection and optimization, and ensuring security, scalability, and responsible use.
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.
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/
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
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.
LF Energy Webinar: Electrical Grid Modelling and Simulation Through PowSyBl -...DanBrown980551
Do you want to learn how to model and simulate an electrical network from scratch in under an hour?
Then welcome to this PowSyBl workshop, hosted by Rte, the French Transmission System Operator (TSO)!
During the webinar, you will discover the PowSyBl ecosystem as well as handle and study an electrical network through an interactive Python notebook.
PowSyBl is an open source project hosted by LF Energy, which offers a comprehensive set of features for electrical grid modelling and simulation. Among other advanced features, PowSyBl provides:
- A fully editable and extendable library for grid component modelling;
- Visualization tools to display your network;
- Grid simulation tools, such as power flows, security analyses (with or without remedial actions) and sensitivity analyses;
The framework is mostly written in Java, with a Python binding so that Python developers can access PowSyBl functionalities as well.
What you will learn during the webinar:
- For beginners: discover PowSyBl's functionalities through a quick general presentation and the notebook, without needing any expert coding skills;
- For advanced developers: master the skills to efficiently apply PowSyBl functionalities to your real-world scenarios.
LF Energy Webinar: Electrical Grid Modelling and Simulation Through PowSyBl -...
It's all about EVERYONE
1. It’s all about EVERYONE Alison Wildish Head of Web Services, University of Bath #CUCOCT08 Should recruiting and selecting Universities have a different approach to the web?
5. Head of Web Services 2000-2007 ‘ New’ University Vocational Forward thinking Centralised inc. web team Strong commitment to marketing Emphasis on brand + visual identity …
6. Head of Web Services 2008 onwards… Traditional University Research-led Conservative De-centralised exc. web team Devolved marketing Emphasis on quality : research output …
21. Multiple sites by multiple areas No over-arching editorial control No (central) control over navigation Opt in approach to visual identity + = Duplication Incorrect content Lack of identity Poor end-user experience
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47. eProspectus One core record Tags, XCRI Publications Linked with existing systems Used to create profile pages Searchable via different routes News system Extended to inc. dept info Student / Staff channels Personalised / customised In liaison with Students Union http://www.flickr.com/photos/cafemama/708639264/sizes/l/
53. Dear University, Do we wish to maximise our research? Do we want to enhance our reputation? Do we want more students? Do we want to give a clear message? Do we want to give people they information they want as quickly? Do we want to meet (and exceed) expectations? Yours, Web Manager