Part 1 of 3: a panel discussion on "Mobile telecommunications in developing countries" at Warwick Business School 08/10/2007
Gary Baker; Alcatel-Lucent
1) The document discusses a retail payments initiative in Iraq, noting that 95% of Iraqis are unbanked or underbanked.
2) It proposes an integrated solution involving a banking consortium, third party processor, and mobile network operators to establish a multi-bank, multi-telco infrastructure for ATMs, point-of-sale devices, and mobile payments.
3) This integrated solution would enable banks to cooperate on infrastructure while competing on customer service, helping to bank more Iraqis in a cost-effective way and spurring economic growth.
Telecommunications is a highly competitive industry that is always looking to the future. History matters little in a market where competitive advantage has everything to do with technology, execution, and presentation. France Telecom is a leader in this industry. Their Orange brand in paving the way into new markets. Learn briefly about how they are doing in relation to their competitors, the industry, and what other telecoms can learn from their Orange brand.
The document discusses challenges facing competition policy and regulation in the telecommunications sector, including increasing network traffic, stagnating revenues, and the unsustainability of flat rate pricing models. It argues that policy should focus on expanding markets, setting win-win relationships among players, and protecting consumers while enabling challenges like traffic growth and investment incentives to be addressed. Regulatory structures need to be prepared for ongoing transformations and focus on consumer experience rather than platforms.
Ponencia para el taller "El papel del Estado en la promoción de la banda ancha" en Lima (Perú) el 18 de mayo de 2011.
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This document discusses the emerging market of mobile payments. It notes that mobile payments are already changing lives globally and are a strategic priority for many companies. The market presents both opportunities for financial inclusion in developing markets and consumer convenience in developed markets. However, collaboration between players like banks, telecom companies, and merchants will be key to further growth. New leaders in this space are recruiting talent with experience in relevant fields to mobile payments like banking, telecoms, and technology. Success will depend on strategic plans and the right human capital to execute them.
Israel has a strong high-tech industry and is a global leader in research and development. It ranks second in the world in venture capital funds and number of patents granted, and ninth in number of high-tech startups. Israel also ranks first among OECD countries in expenditures on research and development as a percentage of GDP. The country's culture promotes entrepreneurship and the transfer of knowledge from its military and academia into industry.
This document provides a summary of the state of the communications, media, and technology industry in 2009 and 2010 based on Oliver Wyman's analysis. It finds that while the overall market value of CMT firms recovered in 2009, gains were uneven across sectors and regions. The technology sector rebounded strongly, while communications struggled. Emerging trends include a shift in video viewing from traditional to online platforms and a reversal in the migration of value from mature to emerging markets and from telecoms to other sectors that had characterized earlier years. Traditional sources of growth for communications are drying up, requiring new business models.
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Financial globalization has led to significant benefits through increased development of financial systems but also risks of crises and contagion. Advances in technology and computerization have made information sharing and cross-border transactions much easier, driving increased globalization of finance. However, computer-based trading can also potentially lead to market instability through feedback loops and a lack of common information. High frequency trading in particular has been accused of possible market abuse through predatory behaviors. Overall regulation and international cooperation may be needed to manage risks from the globalization of highly computerized financial systems.
1) The document discusses a retail payments initiative in Iraq, noting that 95% of Iraqis are unbanked or underbanked.
2) It proposes an integrated solution involving a banking consortium, third party processor, and mobile network operators to establish a multi-bank, multi-telco infrastructure for ATMs, point-of-sale devices, and mobile payments.
3) This integrated solution would enable banks to cooperate on infrastructure while competing on customer service, helping to bank more Iraqis in a cost-effective way and spurring economic growth.
Telecommunications is a highly competitive industry that is always looking to the future. History matters little in a market where competitive advantage has everything to do with technology, execution, and presentation. France Telecom is a leader in this industry. Their Orange brand in paving the way into new markets. Learn briefly about how they are doing in relation to their competitors, the industry, and what other telecoms can learn from their Orange brand.
The document discusses challenges facing competition policy and regulation in the telecommunications sector, including increasing network traffic, stagnating revenues, and the unsustainability of flat rate pricing models. It argues that policy should focus on expanding markets, setting win-win relationships among players, and protecting consumers while enabling challenges like traffic growth and investment incentives to be addressed. Regulatory structures need to be prepared for ongoing transformations and focus on consumer experience rather than platforms.
Ponencia para el taller "El papel del Estado en la promoción de la banda ancha" en Lima (Perú) el 18 de mayo de 2011.
Presentation for the workshop "The role of the state in the promotion of the broadband" in Lima (Peru) May 18th 2011.
This document discusses the emerging market of mobile payments. It notes that mobile payments are already changing lives globally and are a strategic priority for many companies. The market presents both opportunities for financial inclusion in developing markets and consumer convenience in developed markets. However, collaboration between players like banks, telecom companies, and merchants will be key to further growth. New leaders in this space are recruiting talent with experience in relevant fields to mobile payments like banking, telecoms, and technology. Success will depend on strategic plans and the right human capital to execute them.
Israel has a strong high-tech industry and is a global leader in research and development. It ranks second in the world in venture capital funds and number of patents granted, and ninth in number of high-tech startups. Israel also ranks first among OECD countries in expenditures on research and development as a percentage of GDP. The country's culture promotes entrepreneurship and the transfer of knowledge from its military and academia into industry.
This document provides a summary of the state of the communications, media, and technology industry in 2009 and 2010 based on Oliver Wyman's analysis. It finds that while the overall market value of CMT firms recovered in 2009, gains were uneven across sectors and regions. The technology sector rebounded strongly, while communications struggled. Emerging trends include a shift in video viewing from traditional to online platforms and a reversal in the migration of value from mature to emerging markets and from telecoms to other sectors that had characterized earlier years. Traditional sources of growth for communications are drying up, requiring new business models.
GLOBALIZATION OF FINANCE. ARSHAD HIPPARGIaarshsaab
Financial globalization has led to significant benefits through increased development of financial systems but also risks of crises and contagion. Advances in technology and computerization have made information sharing and cross-border transactions much easier, driving increased globalization of finance. However, computer-based trading can also potentially lead to market instability through feedback loops and a lack of common information. High frequency trading in particular has been accused of possible market abuse through predatory behaviors. Overall regulation and international cooperation may be needed to manage risks from the globalization of highly computerized financial systems.
The document provides a SWOT analysis of Egypt's telecom industry. It notes strengths like Egypt's large population and young demographics, as well as opportunities like potential revenue from triple play licenses and mobile banking opportunities from expat workers. Weaknesses include the prepaid-focused mobile market and low internet usage. Threats include the potential for political unrest disrupting the industry.
This document discusses how information and communication technologies (ICT) can help achieve food security through rural economic growth. ICT lowers search and transaction costs, improves human capital through social learning, and reduces risk, thereby increasing productivity, investment, and incomes in rural areas. While ICT infrastructure is important, the priority should not be on technologies alone but achieving universal access affordably. New low-cost base station technologies could reach more remote communities profitably. USAID programs like GBI and CORE could help demonstrate and spread these technologies while providing technical assistance to legal/regulatory frameworks and universal service funds.
The document shows the percentage breakdown of job offers by sector that students received. Finance and Marketing & Sales were the most popular sectors, together making up over 50% of offers. Consulting, General Management, and Operations also saw significant numbers of roles, with a similar distribution to the previous year.
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If you're working globally, most likely you are working with emerging market countries (EMCs).
We've compiled some stats on the cultural values of EMCs as a group, and the findings show strong patterns.
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The report analyzes the stock market performance of 126 technology, media, and telecommunications companies from 2005-2009. It finds:
1) The average 5-year annual returns for the sectors were 6.2% for technology, 5.3% for telecom, and 2.5% for media, below the overall market average of 6.6%.
2) Companies from emerging economies dominated the top performers, holding 7 of the top 10 spots in telecom, 5 in media, and 4 in technology.
3) While the sectors as a whole lagged, the top 10 companies in each achieved much higher average annual returns of 23.3% in technology, 26.2% in media
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This document summarizes a presentation about market fatigue in the Anglo-Saxon model of capitalism. It discusses how the traditional intimate banking system offers advantages over the arm's-length finance model, but markets allow for more diversity. While securitization expanded credit, the crisis showed the risks of the "crossbred model" where banks kept securities on their balance sheets. Regulators may now require banks to hold more capital and force creators to retain some assets. In the long run, economies depend on replacing outdated industries with new ones, which stock markets can help with through reallocating resources.
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1) Both industries have seen rapid growth and consolidation, with many early players no longer existing.
2) Successful companies in both industries are globally integrated, collaborate strongly, and focus intensely on customers.
3) The soaring costs of capacity, technology advancement, and price competition have driven consolidation in semiconductors, and similar dynamics are occurring in photovoltaics.
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The document provides a SWOT analysis of Egypt's telecom industry. It notes strengths like Egypt's large population and young demographics, as well as opportunities like potential revenue from triple play licenses and mobile banking opportunities from expat workers. Weaknesses include the prepaid-focused mobile market and low internet usage. Threats include the potential for political unrest disrupting the industry.
This document discusses how information and communication technologies (ICT) can help achieve food security through rural economic growth. ICT lowers search and transaction costs, improves human capital through social learning, and reduces risk, thereby increasing productivity, investment, and incomes in rural areas. While ICT infrastructure is important, the priority should not be on technologies alone but achieving universal access affordably. New low-cost base station technologies could reach more remote communities profitably. USAID programs like GBI and CORE could help demonstrate and spread these technologies while providing technical assistance to legal/regulatory frameworks and universal service funds.
The document shows the percentage breakdown of job offers by sector that students received. Finance and Marketing & Sales were the most popular sectors, together making up over 50% of offers. Consulting, General Management, and Operations also saw significant numbers of roles, with a similar distribution to the previous year.
The Role of Cultural Values in Emerging MarketsNicole Barile
If you're working globally, most likely you are working with emerging market countries (EMCs).
We've compiled some stats on the cultural values of EMCs as a group, and the findings show strong patterns.
Understanding the cultural nuances of doing business internationally is a must in today's global world.
The iMVNOx Association is calling all thought leaders and industry innovators.
Take Action Today. Exclusive MVNO Membership Pricing and Benefits
Open Invitation to Comment. Deadline Dec 1st 2015
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A discussion around what has been experienced in the SA telecoms environment in the past 5 years, and what can be expected in the forthcoming years. What opportunities and challenges will be presented to companies in the industry, and how to adapt your business models to take advantage of the situation.
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This document discusses the importance of open internet policies and broadband access for economic growth. It summarizes that research has shown broadband access enhances economic growth, employment, and business development. Specifically, communities with broadband experienced more rapid growth relative to those without. While universal access is ideal, a holistic approach is needed that considers multi-stakeholder input, open standards, shared responsibility, and user-centric policies to promote innovation and new business models. Public-private partnerships are important to leverage resources and expertise to deploy modern networks.
The report analyzes the stock market performance of 126 technology, media, and telecommunications companies from 2005-2009. It finds:
1) The average 5-year annual returns for the sectors were 6.2% for technology, 5.3% for telecom, and 2.5% for media, below the overall market average of 6.6%.
2) Companies from emerging economies dominated the top performers, holding 7 of the top 10 spots in telecom, 5 in media, and 4 in technology.
3) While the sectors as a whole lagged, the top 10 companies in each achieved much higher average annual returns of 23.3% in technology, 26.2% in media
Information and Communications Technologies for Development and Poverty Reduc...MTID
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This document summarizes a presentation about market fatigue in the Anglo-Saxon model of capitalism. It discusses how the traditional intimate banking system offers advantages over the arm's-length finance model, but markets allow for more diversity. While securitization expanded credit, the crisis showed the risks of the "crossbred model" where banks kept securities on their balance sheets. Regulators may now require banks to hold more capital and force creators to retain some assets. In the long run, economies depend on replacing outdated industries with new ones, which stock markets can help with through reallocating resources.
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1) The company would take advantage of Poland's skilled workforce and manufacturing base to produce affordable, high-quality EVs for the domestic market.
2) Stakeholder support from charging station providers, government agencies, and EV buyers will be critical to the company's success.
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This document discusses becoming a board director and ensuring board effectiveness. It provides advice on setting career goals to become a director, such as gaining experience through early career choices. Becoming a director requires statutory duties to act in the company's best interests and avoid conflicts. Effective boards have a clear mission, a mix of skilled directors, rigorous decision-making, and hold executives accountable. The role of directors is to enhance long-term company reputation and success. The journey to becoming a director requires starting early in one's career, setting goals, networking, gaining experience in the right roles, and assuming one will hear "no" but continuing to pursue opportunities.
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This document summarizes a presentation on valuations and the use of equity given by Simon Chapman of Burgis & Bullock. The presentation discusses key questions to consider before conducting a valuation, common reasons for valuations including fiscal, dispute resolution and commercial reasons. It then covers main valuation methods such as asset value, capitalization of earnings, discounted cash flow and precedent transactions. The presentation concludes with discussions on valuing and using shares for acquisitions, employees and other purposes.
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Simon Corbett gave a workshop on starting a business at Warwick University. He discussed his experience with three different businesses - an online recruitment website he later sold, a failed limousine service business, and his current growing PR agency for tech companies. He talked about the challenges of working in your own business, financial and personal issues, hiring and retaining staff, and competing against former employers. However, he also discussed the opportunities of being your own boss, financial independence, pride in helping staff grow, and awards recognition can bring. His advice focused on believing in yourself, thoroughly researching the market, focusing 100% on your business, hiring people better than yourself, ensuring scalability, understanding customer wants, appreciating both successes and learning from
The document outlines a training program for entrepreneurs run by the WBS Entrepreneur Mentoring Initiative. It notes that most of the current entrepreneurs have no formal business plans and are incorporated as UK limited companies working out of home offices. It asks participants to identify training needs, prioritize workshop topics, propose an ideal workshop agenda, and suggest dates for workshops in the third quarter of 2011 through the first quarter of 2012.
The document outlines the agenda for an afternoon program, including introductions of the program director and an analysis of training requirements, followed by a breakout session for mentees to provide feedback on needed training. It then discusses the origins and goals of the mentoring program partnership between Warwick Business School and other organizations. The program provides mentoring, training seminars, and funding for graduates, with the intent to develop the pilot program based on participant input and suggestions.
Presentation 1 launch day 2011 mentor intro - steve martin - wbs formatWarwick Business School
This document provides an overview and background of a startup mentorship pilot program. It discusses:
- The program was developed over 8 months in partnership with the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry to provide mentoring for younger startups.
- The goal is to reduce startup failure risks by providing experienced mentors to guide startups through difficult early stages and help avoid common pitfalls.
- Mentors will be paid £100 per month for their time and support, with invoices submitted quarterly up to £300 maximum.
- Feedback will be gathered from mentors to help develop the program further, including expanding the number of mentors/mentees, adding workshops and developing online support.
On 27 April 2011, the Immigration Service of the University of Warwick International Office delivered a workshop highlighting the key immigration changes to the student route and to Tier 1 (Post Study Work). This presentation includes answers to the questions raised by the students who attended the session.
This document summarizes an undergraduate open day at Warwick Business School. It introduces the business school leadership and provides statistics about the student body and faculty. It outlines the degree programs offered and entry requirements. International opportunities like study abroad programs are also described. Student testimonials praise the quality of education and career prospects. Employers are said to highly value Warwick graduates.
This document summarizes an undergraduate open day at Warwick Business School. It introduces the business school leadership and provides statistics about the student body and faculty. It describes the school's research reputation and rankings. The document outlines undergraduate degree programs and international opportunities. Student employment outcomes and perspectives are shared. Campus and city amenities are highlighted.
The document summarizes Warwick Business School's undergraduate open day, highlighting its community, characteristics, research excellence, rankings, degrees, student and graduate outcomes. It introduces WBS's dean, describes available degrees and international opportunities. Student testimonials praise WBS's global preparation and brand reputation. Warwick provides outstanding campus facilities and transport links. Parents are encouraged to stay updated on their child's experience through Warwick online resources.
The document summarizes an undergraduate open day at Warwick Business School. It introduces the dean and course director, and discusses WBS's strong research reputation, top rankings, accreditation, international student body, degree programs, graduate employment outcomes, campus facilities, and reasons to choose WBS. Student testimonials praise WBS's global focus, strong brand, rewarding university experience, and career prospects.
Innovation & Alternative Energy Technologies: A Warwick Global Energy MBA tas...Warwick Business School
Stephen Roper
Professor of Enterprise, Director of the Centre for SMEs.
Teaching an online session for the module Innovation & Alternative Energy Technologies for The Warwick Global Energy MBA
WBS Mentoring Programme 2011- presentation by Peter Summerfield, chair Steering Committee on how the programme evolved, the general development of the programme and the committment of the group to supporting personal growth of the programme participants.
This document outlines the responsibilities of mentors and mentees participating in Warwick Business School's mentoring program. Mentors agree to be responsive, provide guidance in the mentee's best interest, ensure the mentee makes their own decisions, seek additional help as needed, keep information confidential, avoid financial relationships, end the relationship if needed, and participate in surveys. Mentees agree to contact their mentor within 15 days, seek advice as needed, keep information confidential, avoid financial relationships, contact their mentor if there is a gap of 30 days, end the relationship if needed, and understand there are no refunds if responsibilities are not met. The agreement is in place for two years.
Let's Integrate MuleSoft RPA, COMPOSER, APM with AWS IDP along with Slackshyamraj55
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Goodbye Windows 11: Make Way for Nitrux Linux 3.5.0!SOFTTECHHUB
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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!
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.
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
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Partecipate alla presentazione per immergervi in una storia di interoperabilità, standard e formati aperti, per poi discutere del ruolo importante che i contributori hanno in una comunità open source sostenibile.
BIO: Sostenitrice del software libero e dei formati standard e aperti. È stata un membro attivo dei progetti Fedora e openSUSE e ha co-fondato l'Associazione LibreItalia dove è stata coinvolta in diversi eventi, migrazioni e formazione relativi a LibreOffice. In precedenza ha lavorato a migrazioni e corsi di formazione su LibreOffice per diverse amministrazioni pubbliche e privati. Da gennaio 2020 lavora in SUSE come Software Release Engineer per Uyuni e SUSE Manager e quando non segue la sua passione per i computer e per Geeko coltiva la sua curiosità per l'astronomia (da cui deriva il suo nickname deneb_alpha).
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• 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
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* 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
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Topics covered:
CI/CD with in UiPath
End-to-end overview of CI/CD pipeline with Azure devops
Speaker:
Lyndsey Byblow, Test Suite Sales Engineer @ UiPath, Inc.
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.
Encryption in Microsoft 365 - ExpertsLive Netherlands 2024Albert Hoitingh
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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.
For the full video of this presentation, please visit: https://www.edge-ai-vision.com/2024/06/building-and-scaling-ai-applications-with-the-nx-ai-manager-a-presentation-from-network-optix/
Robin van Emden, Senior Director of Data Science at Network Optix, presents the “Building and Scaling AI Applications with the Nx AI Manager,” tutorial at the May 2024 Embedded Vision Summit.
In this presentation, van Emden covers the basics of scaling edge AI solutions using the Nx tool kit. He emphasizes the process of developing AI models and deploying them globally. He also showcases the conversion of AI models and the creation of effective edge AI pipelines, with a focus on pre-processing, model conversion, selecting the appropriate inference engine for the target hardware and post-processing.
van Emden shows how Nx can simplify the developer’s life and facilitate a rapid transition from concept to production-ready applications.He provides valuable insights into developing scalable and efficient edge AI solutions, with a strong focus on practical implementation.
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Mobile telecommunications in developing countries part 1
1. The impact of developing markets WBS Forum – 8 October 2007 Gary Baker Corporate Strategy October 2007 The views expressed here are the personal views of the presenter and do not necessarily represent the views of Alcatel-Lucent
2. The impact of developing markets This is a not a unique example there are many similar high growth players e.g. MTS, Vimpelcom, Bharti Airtel, Zain/Celtel, Etisalat, Orascom, America Movil, … As well as some established players increasingly leveraging developing market growth e.g. Telefonica, Orange, Vodafone, … 8.1 48.2 12.4 Subscribers MTN African and ME Mobile operator -0.4 27.9 28.9 Exchange Lines BT UK Fixed Line operator Net Adds 1H 2007 End June 2007 End March 2005 No. (Millions)
3. The impact of developing markets Population Developing Markets Evolution Latin America China Russia Sub-Sahara Africa 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.2 0.1 Middle East & North Africa Pakistan & Bangladesh Less developed Middle East India Indonesia 100 1000 500