Accenture saw its global private enterprise network as a potential limiting factor for growth, so it developed a program to transition to a more agile network. The document discusses Accenture's plan to phase out its private network completely by taking advantage of cloud technologies and consuming network services from cloud providers. This will simplify Accenture's network, reduce costs, improve security, business agility and user experience. The transformation is expected to generate an estimated $15-20 million in annual cost savings for Accenture while also reducing its carbon footprint.
Accenture's Technology Vision 2021 details emerging technology trends that will help companies get back on track & build their future post COVID-19. Read more.
Engineering Services: con gli ingegneri per creare valore sostenibileaccenture
Collaboriamo con gli ingegneri di aziende capital intensive per combinare tecnologie innovative con un approccio pragmatico che aiuti a raggiungere risultati aziendali migliori.
Accenture's Technology Vision 2021 details emerging technology trends that will help companies get back on track & build their future post COVID-19. Read more.
Engineering Services: con gli ingegneri per creare valore sostenibileaccenture
Collaboriamo con gli ingegneri di aziende capital intensive per combinare tecnologie innovative con un approccio pragmatico che aiuti a raggiungere risultati aziendali migliori.
Digital Transformation today is recreating business models, disrupting how customers and employees function and altering whole industries. Social and business value surges when people, devices and resources are digitally connected, digitalized knowledge becomes a commonly shared asset and artificial intelligence is leveraged to yield new insights.
A New Approach to Continuous Monitoring in the CloudNETSCOUT
In this #CLUS 2019 session, you will learn how NETSCOUT’s smart data platform enables continuous monitoring in hybrid cloud environments to minimize risk and accelerate customer migration to the Cloud. You will review real-life examples of how businesses optimized their Cloud migration gaining visibility and deep insights, in both physical and virtual worlds, to maintain continuity and security of the services throughout the migration process.
Microsoft Azure is one such Cloud platform that offers scalability, reliability, and secure cloud services. TechAhead, a top Azure consulting services provider, provides on-demand features that are user friendly and ensure ideal hosting collaboration systems for migrating on-premise infrastructure.
Bridging the Digital Divide Cloud Connectivity Services & IT Infrastructure S...poojalate59
The digital age has ushered in a paradigm shift in how we access information, conduct business, and connect with the world. Cloud computing, with its scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness, has become the cornerstone of this transformation. However, seamlessly connecting to and leveraging the power of the cloud requires a robust infrastructure. This is where Cloud Connectivity Services and IT Infrastructure Solution Providers come into play.
Demystifying the Cloud: Understanding the Connectivity Challenge
Imagine a vast library of resources – data, applications, and computing power – readily accessible from anywhere, anytime. That's the essence of cloud computing. However, accessing these resources requires a reliable and secure connection between your on-premises systems and the cloud environment. This is where Cloud Connectivity Services step in.
Cloud Connectivity Services encompass the technologies and solutions that enable secure and efficient connections between your organization's IT infrastructure and various cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Here's a closer look:
• Dedicated Connections: These high-bandwidth, private lines provide a direct and secure connection between your network and the cloud provider, bypassing the public internet. This ensures consistent performance and lower latency, crucial for mission-critical applications.
• Virtual Private Networks (VPNs): VPNs create a secure tunnel over the public internet, allowing your devices to connect to the cloud as if they were part of your internal network. This offers a cost-effective alternative to dedicated connections for less latency-sensitive applications.
• Software-Defined Networking (SDN): SDN offers greater control and flexibility over network traffic routing. Cloud connectivity services leverage SDN to optimize data flow between your on-premises network and the cloud, ensuring efficient resource utilization.
Beyond Connectivity: The Role of IT Infrastructure Solution Providers
Cloud connectivity is just one piece of the puzzle. IT Infrastructure Solution Providers offer a comprehensive suite of services to design, build, and manage your entire IT infrastructure, ensuring it seamlessly integrates with the cloud. Here's what they bring to the table:
• Cloud Migration Strategy: Migrating an entire IT infrastructure to the cloud can be complex. Solution providers develop a customized cloud migration strategy, taking into account your specific needs and ensuring a smooth transition.
• Hybrid Cloud Solutions: Many businesses opt for a hybrid cloud approach, combining on-premises infrastructure with cloud resources. Solution providers can design and implement a hybrid cloud architecture that maximizes efficiency and security.
• Managed IT Services: Managing an IT infrastructure can be resource-intensive. Solution providers offer managed IT services, taking care of day-to-day operations like network management
Headquartered in Asia with coverage across the region and beyond, 1cloudstar is a pure-play Cloud Services Provider offering cloud-related consulting and professional services. 1cloudstar brings a deep understanding of what is possible when legacy systems and cloud solutions coexist and we have a clear vision of the digital future toward which this hybrid world is leading us. We combine those insights with our traditional Enterprise IT knowledge to drive innovation and transform complex environments into high-performance engines.
Whether you’re in the early stages of evaluating how the cloud can benefit your business, need guidance on developing a cloud strategy or how to integrate new cloud technology with their existing technology investments, 1cloudstar can leverage the skills and experience gained from many other enterprise cloud projects to ensure you achieve your business objectives.
1cloudstar’s unique strategic approach and engagement model ‘1cloudstar Engage’ combined with it’s cloud infrastructure and application integration skills sets the company apart from traditional technology system integrators. 1cloudstar’s team of consultants can leverage years of technology infrastructure and applications experience along with first hand experience of public, private and hybrid cloud projects to ensure your enterprise journey to cloud is a success.
1cloudstar accelerates the cloud-powered business, helping enterprises achieve real results from cloud applications and platforms.
As the amount of data used by organizations continues to grow, securing critical information and programs on in-house computer servers has become crucial. Cloud computing offers secure access to users from anywhere and has been widely accepted around the world for its business efficiencies, cost-effectiveness, and competitive advantages.
This e-Book explores the business benefits of cloud migration, including flexibility, higher security, easy accessibility, data recovery, and minimal maintenance. It also provides an overview of the leading cloud service providers, such as Microsoft Azure, Citrix, CompTIA, and AWS.
The e-Book covers the following topics:
The history of cloud computing
An explanation of the three different cloud computing services
A comparative analysis of Cloud vs On-Premises
The advantages of Cloud computing
Quick stats on Cloud-migrated business profits
The top 10 entrepreneurial benefits of Cloud migration
Common Cloud migration challenges faced by every CIO
How to overcome these challenges with Cloud skilling plan solutions
A roadmap to master Azure, Citrix, CompTIA, and AWS Cloud certifications
We hope this e-Book provides valuable insights for organizations considering Cloud migration or looking to optimize their existing Cloud solutions.
Check for more information in these blogs: https://www.netcomlearning.com/blogs/347/microsoft-azure-certification-path-for-2023-the-ultimate-microsoft-azure-certifications-training-guide.html
For aws: https://www.netcomlearning.com/blogs/585/the-ultimate-guide-to-aws-certification-how-to-get-certified-and-succeed-in-your-career.html
Optimizing Oracle Cloud Infrastructure through Interconnection Equinix
Robert Blackburn, Global Managing Director, Oracle Strategic Alliance at Equinix spoke at Oracle CloudWorld NYC on February 12, 2018 on how Oracle and Equinix empower organizations to transform their business by integrating hybrid and multicloud environments to increase operational efficiency, enhance system processes, improve customer experiences and grow revenues. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure FastConnect on the Equinix Cloud Exchange™ Fabric allows enterprises to optimize connection to the Oracle Cloud with flexible, on-demand, global interconnection—enabling applications, workloads and data to operate on-premises and in the public cloud over high-performance, private and scalable connections. This solution can be deployed as part of an Interconnection Oriented Architecture™ (IOA™) strategy on Platform Equinix™.
An innovative unification of technology, business requirements and economic factors raise the spark for Cloud. Cloud Computing is all the rage in the IT industry. Yet,everyone seems to have a different definition of cloud computing.
In today's digital age, the use of Cloud services has become an integral part of both personal and business operations. Cloud services offer a range of advantages, from scalability to cost-efficiency, making them an essential component of modern technology infrastructure. In this article, we will delve into the world of Cloud services, exploring their various benefits and why you should consider adopting them for your needs.
Introduction to Cloud Services
In a world where data is king, Cloud services have emerged as a savior for individuals and organizations alike. But what exactly are cloud services, and how can they revolutionize the way we operate in the digital realm?
What Are Cloud Services?
Cloud services, in a nutshell, refer to the delivery of computing services such as storage, databases, servers, networking, software, analytics, and more over the internet. Instead of relying on a local server or personal computer to handle your digital needs, you can access these services remotely through cloud providers.
Types of Cloud Services
Cloud services can be broadly classified into three main categories.
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is a way of delivering computer infrastructure components such as virtual machines, storage, and networks through the internet instead of relying on local hardware. This means that companies can access these resources on an as-needed basis, allowing them to adjust their usage based on changes in demand without incurring significant costs associated with purchasing and maintaining physical equipment.
Platform as a Service (PaaS)
PaaS, or Platform as a Service, refers to the delivery of software and hardware tools that enable developers to create applications over the Internet without having to manage the underlying infrastructure. It provides a complete development and deployment environment in the cloud, with resources that can be accessed via APIs or web-based user interfaces. With PaaS, users can focus on writing code while the platform provider manages the servers, storage, databases, networking, security, and other services needed for their application. Examples of popular PaaS providers include Heroku, Google App Engine, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Software as a Service (SaaS)
SaaS delivers software applications over the internet on a subscription basis.Instead of installing and running programs on individual computers or company servers, users access the software via a web browser or mobile app. The software is hosted on remote servers maintained by the vendor, who also handles updates, maintenance, and support. Examples of popular SaaS products include email clients like Gmail, customer relationship management systems like Salesforce, and project management platforms like Trello.
Scalability and Flexibility
Cloud services offer the benefit of being able to scale easily.. Whether you're a small startup
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
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.
Transcript: Selling digital books in 2024: Insights from industry leaders - T...BookNet Canada
The publishing industry has been selling digital audiobooks and ebooks for over a decade and has found its groove. What’s changed? What has stayed the same? Where do we go from here? Join a group of leading sales peers from across the industry for a conversation about the lessons learned since the popularization of digital books, best practices, digital book supply chain management, and more.
Link to video recording: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/selling-digital-books-in-2024-insights-from-industry-leaders/
Presented by BookNet Canada on May 28, 2024, with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
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.
DevOps and Testing slides at DASA ConnectKari Kakkonen
My and Rik Marselis slides at 30.5.2024 DASA Connect conference. We discuss about what is testing, then what is agile testing and finally what is Testing in DevOps. Finally we had lovely workshop with the participants trying to find out different ways to think about quality and testing in different parts of the DevOps infinity loop.
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.
Key Trends Shaping the Future of Infrastructure.pdfCheryl Hung
Keynote at DIGIT West Expo, Glasgow on 29 May 2024.
Cheryl Hung, ochery.com
Sr Director, Infrastructure Ecosystem, Arm.
The key trends across hardware, cloud and open-source; exploring how these areas are likely to mature and develop over the short and long-term, and then considering how organisations can position themselves to adapt and thrive.
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.
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/
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.