This document discusses five technological revolutions throughout history and predicts a sixth revolution driven by emerging technologies. It outlines five forces that will drive the next techno-economic revolution: 1) new technologies like biotech, nanotech and bioelectronics, 2) financial innovations in recent decades that enabled globalization, 3) trends in the US economy like declining gross capital formation, 4) growth of US debt markets in commercial paper and corporate bonds, 5) models that predict economic cycles driven by technological innovation.
Keynote - King's College London Entrepreneurship Reception (6 Feb 2013)Dr. Sanjeev B Ahuja
This document discusses structured enablement of entrepreneurship and outlines some challenges and opportunities. It notes that while entrepreneurship offers control over one's destiny, many lack the skills, confidence, and support systems needed. It argues that fostering entrepreneurship requires influencing aspirations, extending skills and networks, and delivering programs that help launch ventures. The goal is moving the UK closer to levels of entrepreneurial activity seen in countries like the US.
The document discusses how digital technology is transforming consumers' lives and the opportunities and challenges this presents for brands. It notes that reaching digital consumers is complex as consumers use many different touchpoints for different purposes throughout their purchasing process. The document advocates understanding consumers' missions at each touchpoint and ensuring brand communications across channels are aligned and provide utility to consumers. It argues that opportunities exist for brands that can meet consumers' needs across the changing digital landscape.
In technology, free software like Chamilo makes collaboration possible to evolve and create a more equal and fair world. Chamilo is a learning management system that improves informal learning efficiency, learning monitoring, document management, and course availability while reducing costs and training times. Chamilo originated from Claroline and Dokeos and is now on version 1.9.2, adding new functionalities like responsive design, Google calendar integration, course catalogs, and certificates.
Este documento presenta el plan de integración curricular de las competencias básicas en el Colegio Público C.C.B.B. de La Rioja en dos fases: de 2012 a 2013 y de 2013 a 2014. Explica la importancia de desarrollar las competencias clave de acuerdo con las recomendaciones de la Unión Europea y el marco español para mejorar el éxito educativo.
El documento explica conceptos clave sobre propiedad intelectual e industrial como patentes, derechos de autor, ISBN y DOI. Define una patente como un derecho exclusivo sobre una invención y explica los beneficios para el inventor. También describe el sistema de numeración ISBN para libros y el identificador DOI para objetos digitales.
El diario local informa que el concejal Daniel Liberé evalúa abandonar el bloque oficialista Cambiemos y formar un monobloque propio, debido a su desacuerdo con la designación de Gustavo Trindade como nuevo presidente del Concejo Deliberante en lugar de Osvaldo Pugliese. Asimismo, el Frente Renovador presentó una medida judicial para anular la sesión que removió a Pugliese. Mientras tanto, el ministro de Hacienda Alfonso Prat-Gay visitó el barrio Peruzzotti de Pilar para
Keynote - King's College London Entrepreneurship Reception (6 Feb 2013)Dr. Sanjeev B Ahuja
This document discusses structured enablement of entrepreneurship and outlines some challenges and opportunities. It notes that while entrepreneurship offers control over one's destiny, many lack the skills, confidence, and support systems needed. It argues that fostering entrepreneurship requires influencing aspirations, extending skills and networks, and delivering programs that help launch ventures. The goal is moving the UK closer to levels of entrepreneurial activity seen in countries like the US.
The document discusses how digital technology is transforming consumers' lives and the opportunities and challenges this presents for brands. It notes that reaching digital consumers is complex as consumers use many different touchpoints for different purposes throughout their purchasing process. The document advocates understanding consumers' missions at each touchpoint and ensuring brand communications across channels are aligned and provide utility to consumers. It argues that opportunities exist for brands that can meet consumers' needs across the changing digital landscape.
In technology, free software like Chamilo makes collaboration possible to evolve and create a more equal and fair world. Chamilo is a learning management system that improves informal learning efficiency, learning monitoring, document management, and course availability while reducing costs and training times. Chamilo originated from Claroline and Dokeos and is now on version 1.9.2, adding new functionalities like responsive design, Google calendar integration, course catalogs, and certificates.
Este documento presenta el plan de integración curricular de las competencias básicas en el Colegio Público C.C.B.B. de La Rioja en dos fases: de 2012 a 2013 y de 2013 a 2014. Explica la importancia de desarrollar las competencias clave de acuerdo con las recomendaciones de la Unión Europea y el marco español para mejorar el éxito educativo.
El documento explica conceptos clave sobre propiedad intelectual e industrial como patentes, derechos de autor, ISBN y DOI. Define una patente como un derecho exclusivo sobre una invención y explica los beneficios para el inventor. También describe el sistema de numeración ISBN para libros y el identificador DOI para objetos digitales.
El diario local informa que el concejal Daniel Liberé evalúa abandonar el bloque oficialista Cambiemos y formar un monobloque propio, debido a su desacuerdo con la designación de Gustavo Trindade como nuevo presidente del Concejo Deliberante en lugar de Osvaldo Pugliese. Asimismo, el Frente Renovador presentó una medida judicial para anular la sesión que removió a Pugliese. Mientras tanto, el ministro de Hacienda Alfonso Prat-Gay visitó el barrio Peruzzotti de Pilar para
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Running international travel sites is one of the trickiest scenarios for digital marketing, but one of the most interesting to work within if you are an experienced international digital marketer. In this session, Kezia will lift the lid on how developing an Audience Intent Analysis - a foundation for how SEO, paid, social and content marketing strategies are developed – can radically improve performance for your global strategy. She will explore how search language and behaviour can vary between markets and how this can impact your site and strategy for digital marketing worldwide. A must-see for brands that have difficulty in improving visibility in online markets.
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Horeca.org is a Dutch website ranked 774,747 by Alexa with approximately 1,743 daily visits and $6.78 in daily ad revenue. It has been registered since 1998 and is hosted on an IP address in the Netherlands. Other websites hosted on the same server include hotspotsvankpn.com and hp-stables.com. A records analysis shows the domain is hosted on 194.109.153.130 and nameserver records point to ns1.ict-concept.nl and ns2.ict-concept.nl.
3rd Annual Microinsurance East Africa Summit 2015.docx - 24 - 26 FebMatshego Rawula
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True Graphics es una empresa de Copiapó que ofrece una amplia gama de servicios de impresión y producción gráfica, incluyendo adhesivos, lienzos, pendones, gráficas vehiculares y más. Cuentan con un equipo profesional para asesorar clientes y producir proyectos de cualquier tamaño. Sus productos incluyen adhesivos resistentes al agua para uso en interiores y exteriores.
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Integrated Clean is an Omani-owned cleaning services company formed in 2014 that prides itself on its experienced team and commitment to customer service. The company's vision is to be recognized as the best-managed professional cleaning provider in Oman, and its mission is to exceed customer expectations and form long-term partnerships. Integrated Clean trains its staff individually and monitors contracts closely to ensure high standards. It aims to build quality relationships through personal attention and fair practices while providing customized cleaning solutions. The company offers a wide range of cleaning services and is focused on customer satisfaction, assigning each client a Director of Operations.
Posicionament SEO, localització i visibilitat Fundació Bit
Objectiu: adquirir coneixements a nivell introductori sobre com millorar el posicionament web de l’empresa, com canalitzar la visibilitat i localitzar el negoci a Internet i millorar la reputació online.
Imparteix: Jesus Capó, de l'empresa Enginy Web 2.0, col·laboradora de Dr.TIC. (Impartit el passat 24/2/15 a l'Ajuntament d'Alaior amb col.laboració amb l'IDI).
Este documento presenta los servicios de impresión y acabados de MAP Impresores. Incluye información sobre asesoramiento técnico, preimpresión, impresión offset, barnices, plastificados, estampados en caliente, relieves en seco, serigrafía, encuadernación, troquelado, plegado y manipulados. También describe los valores de la empresa como eficiencia, confianza, compromiso y calidad. El documento se enfoca principalmente en proveer soluciones de impresión y packaging para diferentes industrias.
The document summarizes the energy and materials report for Credit Suisse Group (Switzerland) for 2001. It provides key data on energy consumption, waste production, and other environmental metrics for CSG properties managed by MIB AG. It notes a 5% increase in total energy consumption and higher electricity use. Water consumption decreased. Chemical consumption increased due to expanded data collection. The report identifies areas of focus in 2001 and outlines next steps to further improve environmental management.
El documento describe el descubrimiento de una vacuna para la diabetes por parte del Dr. Ismael Isidro Granda en México. Lleva más de 20 años experimentando con la vacuna y ha obtenido resultados positivos, pero las autoridades mexicanas no lo han apoyado. Ahora la Universidad de Texas en El Paso (UTEP) está interesada en su trabajo y puede llevarlo a Estados Unidos. El documento también proporciona detalles sobre cómo funciona la vacuna y el proceso de tratamiento de 3 meses que involucra 40 dosis pequeñas.
El documento critica fuertemente el gasto de 200 millones de dólares en transmitir partidos de fútbol gratis por televisión cuando hay otras necesidades más urgentes en el país como seguridad, educación y salud. Señala que el fútbol gratis no es realmente gratis porque ese dinero sale de los impuestos pagados por los trabajadores.
Este documento describe las características de los diferentes tipos de tejido epitelial. Explica que el epitelio se divide en simple, estratificado y glandular. Detalla las funciones, ubicaciones y características de cada tipo de epitelio simple como plano, cúbico y cilíndrico. También resume las características del epitelio estratificado y glandular, incluyendo sus funciones de protección, secreción y absorción.
The document provides an overview of a strategic analysis being conducted by Think Tank for Cirque du Soleil. It introduces the Think Tank consultancy team and outlines the analysis that will be done, including a PESTEL analysis, Porter's Five Forces analysis, strategic group analysis, value chain analysis, and TOWS matrix. The analyses will examine Cirque du Soleil's external and internal business environment to provide recommendations for the organization's future strategic direction.
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The document discusses trends in the global venture capital market from 2009. It provides background on what venture capital is and the types of private equity investments. It then reviews the history of venture capital, tracing its growth from the 1940s to present day. Key periods discussed include the internet boom and bust and the most recent credit crisis. The document also outlines typical venture capital fund structures, sources of funds, investment and exit trends, and how the venture capital market has changed in recent years with decreased fundraising and investment levels.
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Running international travel sites is one of the trickiest scenarios for digital marketing, but one of the most interesting to work within if you are an experienced international digital marketer. In this session, Kezia will lift the lid on how developing an Audience Intent Analysis - a foundation for how SEO, paid, social and content marketing strategies are developed – can radically improve performance for your global strategy. She will explore how search language and behaviour can vary between markets and how this can impact your site and strategy for digital marketing worldwide. A must-see for brands that have difficulty in improving visibility in online markets.
La canción "Patience" fue compuesta por Izzy Stradlin y grabada por Guns N' Roses para su álbum "Lies". La canción habla sobre un amor perdido y la necesidad de paciencia para recuperarlo, empezando de forma romántica pero terminando de manera triste y melancólica. Fue escrita sobre los problemas entre Axl Rose y su novia Erin Everly, pero también refleja los desafíos comunes en las relaciones de pareja.
El documento presenta un spot publicitario diseñado para promover la carrera de Ingeniería en Electrónica y Redes de Comunicación de la Universidad Técnica del Norte. El spot utiliza videos e imágenes de la universidad y entrevistas con autoridades para dar a conocer los aspectos clave de la carrera de una manera interactiva.
The document describes 9 summer camp programs offered by Enfocamp in Spain. The programs are offered in July and August and are located in Barcelona, Granada, Madrid, Marbella, Salamanca, Seville, and Valencia. Students ages 5 to 18 can choose residential, home stay, or day camp options and take Spanish or English classes while participating in cultural, sports, and social activities with 60% Spanish students.
La promesa de la Democracia Digital es una posibilidad tecnológica que requiere de una apuesta política para aprovechar el potencial de Internet y de las redes sociales para la puesta en marcha de formas de comunicación y participación política innovadoras.
Horeca.org is a Dutch website ranked 774,747 by Alexa with approximately 1,743 daily visits and $6.78 in daily ad revenue. It has been registered since 1998 and is hosted on an IP address in the Netherlands. Other websites hosted on the same server include hotspotsvankpn.com and hp-stables.com. A records analysis shows the domain is hosted on 194.109.153.130 and nameserver records point to ns1.ict-concept.nl and ns2.ict-concept.nl.
3rd Annual Microinsurance East Africa Summit 2015.docx - 24 - 26 FebMatshego Rawula
This document announces the 3rd Annual Microinsurance East Africa Summit to take place in Nairobi, Kenya from February 24-26, 2016. The summit will focus on maximizing technology to improve the viability and client value of microinsurance. It will feature presentations from microinsurance leaders from East Africa, Southern Africa, and Europe on topics such as leveraging digital mechanisms, case studies of starting and growing successful microinsurance products, exploring low-cost distribution channels, and a workshop on digital transformation. Attendees will learn how to improve client value, establish innovative premium payment methods, and start or sustain microinsurance products.
True Graphics es una empresa de Copiapó que ofrece una amplia gama de servicios de impresión y producción gráfica, incluyendo adhesivos, lienzos, pendones, gráficas vehiculares y más. Cuentan con un equipo profesional para asesorar clientes y producir proyectos de cualquier tamaño. Sus productos incluyen adhesivos resistentes al agua para uso en interiores y exteriores.
O documento discute a política do governo Lula em relação aos transgênicos no Brasil. O autor argumenta que medidas provisórias e uma nova lei de biossegurança representam um retrocesso na legislação ambiental, ao buscarem legalizar o plantio clandestino de soja transgênica e retirar do IBAMA o poder de conceder licenças ambientais para transgênicos. A política do governo Lula sobre o tema contrariou expectativas e priorizou os interesses do agronegócio em detrimento da proteção ambiental.
Integrated Clean is an Omani-owned cleaning services company formed in 2014 that prides itself on its experienced team and commitment to customer service. The company's vision is to be recognized as the best-managed professional cleaning provider in Oman, and its mission is to exceed customer expectations and form long-term partnerships. Integrated Clean trains its staff individually and monitors contracts closely to ensure high standards. It aims to build quality relationships through personal attention and fair practices while providing customized cleaning solutions. The company offers a wide range of cleaning services and is focused on customer satisfaction, assigning each client a Director of Operations.
Posicionament SEO, localització i visibilitat Fundació Bit
Objectiu: adquirir coneixements a nivell introductori sobre com millorar el posicionament web de l’empresa, com canalitzar la visibilitat i localitzar el negoci a Internet i millorar la reputació online.
Imparteix: Jesus Capó, de l'empresa Enginy Web 2.0, col·laboradora de Dr.TIC. (Impartit el passat 24/2/15 a l'Ajuntament d'Alaior amb col.laboració amb l'IDI).
Este documento presenta los servicios de impresión y acabados de MAP Impresores. Incluye información sobre asesoramiento técnico, preimpresión, impresión offset, barnices, plastificados, estampados en caliente, relieves en seco, serigrafía, encuadernación, troquelado, plegado y manipulados. También describe los valores de la empresa como eficiencia, confianza, compromiso y calidad. El documento se enfoca principalmente en proveer soluciones de impresión y packaging para diferentes industrias.
The document summarizes the energy and materials report for Credit Suisse Group (Switzerland) for 2001. It provides key data on energy consumption, waste production, and other environmental metrics for CSG properties managed by MIB AG. It notes a 5% increase in total energy consumption and higher electricity use. Water consumption decreased. Chemical consumption increased due to expanded data collection. The report identifies areas of focus in 2001 and outlines next steps to further improve environmental management.
El documento describe el descubrimiento de una vacuna para la diabetes por parte del Dr. Ismael Isidro Granda en México. Lleva más de 20 años experimentando con la vacuna y ha obtenido resultados positivos, pero las autoridades mexicanas no lo han apoyado. Ahora la Universidad de Texas en El Paso (UTEP) está interesada en su trabajo y puede llevarlo a Estados Unidos. El documento también proporciona detalles sobre cómo funciona la vacuna y el proceso de tratamiento de 3 meses que involucra 40 dosis pequeñas.
El documento critica fuertemente el gasto de 200 millones de dólares en transmitir partidos de fútbol gratis por televisión cuando hay otras necesidades más urgentes en el país como seguridad, educación y salud. Señala que el fútbol gratis no es realmente gratis porque ese dinero sale de los impuestos pagados por los trabajadores.
Este documento describe las características de los diferentes tipos de tejido epitelial. Explica que el epitelio se divide en simple, estratificado y glandular. Detalla las funciones, ubicaciones y características de cada tipo de epitelio simple como plano, cúbico y cilíndrico. También resume las características del epitelio estratificado y glandular, incluyendo sus funciones de protección, secreción y absorción.
The document provides an overview of a strategic analysis being conducted by Think Tank for Cirque du Soleil. It introduces the Think Tank consultancy team and outlines the analysis that will be done, including a PESTEL analysis, Porter's Five Forces analysis, strategic group analysis, value chain analysis, and TOWS matrix. The analyses will examine Cirque du Soleil's external and internal business environment to provide recommendations for the organization's future strategic direction.
Strategic Innovation: Coming to an Industry Near YouBrian Christian
The document discusses strategic innovation for industries. It defines strategic innovation as new offerings that stretch a company's risk levels but do not break the company. The document urges readers to care about strategic innovation because many industries are in flux, making them ripe for disruption, and corporate turnover is accelerating as companies fail to innovate strategically. Finally, it provides guidance on how to achieve strategic innovation through clearly defining starting and end points, developing design principles, and designing a discovery process.
The document discusses trends in the global venture capital market from 2009. It provides background on what venture capital is and the types of private equity investments. It then reviews the history of venture capital, tracing its growth from the 1940s to present day. Key periods discussed include the internet boom and bust and the most recent credit crisis. The document also outlines typical venture capital fund structures, sources of funds, investment and exit trends, and how the venture capital market has changed in recent years with decreased fundraising and investment levels.
This document discusses forces of change, continuity, and opportunities for the future. What changes includes governance, demographics, technology, and resources. What doesn't change is that life is commerce. The future includes the arrival of big data and systems that learn, more human interfaces, and new tools. Banks can enable goals, wealth creation, and act as economic engines. The zone of discovery involves novelty, problems solved through new thinking, and educable, scalable, widgetizable insights. The 5% rule suggests allocating a small percentage of time, like 2 hours per week, to exploring new opportunities.
This document discusses investing in game companies. It provides background on Hemisphere Capital and describes their equity ownership process, which builds a company's capital structure and valuation over multiple funding rounds. It also discusses the UK investment community for games, including venture funds, tax-advantaged funds, and considerations like stage, sector, and geography. Finally, it notes that social, mobile and casual games are high growth opportunities and that successful investments are based on investing in strong management teams and companies with scalable, extensible business models and multiple revenue streams.
Christopher Bishop presented on 21st century perspectives in corporate communications. He discussed how communication has evolved from a top-down model to more of a conversation, and how trusted sources of information have changed. He also covered the value of social media, virtual worlds, and strategies for social marketing on platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn. The presentation provided insights on staying current with technology trends and preparing for success in corporate communications.
This document discusses various options for financing a start-up or company, including:
1. Private equity financing such as business angels and venture capital.
2. Debt financing through bank loans and negotiation tips.
3. Convertible loans as an alternative to traditional debt.
It also covers equity financing sources like friends/family/fools funding, grants, bootstrapping, and an overview of the Barcelona startup ecosystem and common reasons why companies fail.
The Korean government invested heavily in developing world-class physical infrastructure like broadband internet to provide the foundation or "highway" for knowledge flow and innovation. This helped boost Korea's "REACH-factor".
“Dancing with gorillas” is a term used for describing the feeling of startups when they partner with big multinationals (the gorilla). This presentation explores the gorilla’s perspective of partnering with smaller organizations and how they can be made to work
Pit and the Pendulum: Managing the Accelerating Pace of Technological Change InnoTech
This document discusses managing the accelerating pace of technology change. It provides background on the challenge of continuous innovation. It outlines frameworks for classifying different types of innovations from incremental to disruptive. Finally, it proposes strategies for adopting innovations, such as piloting new technologies, focusing on needed versus speculative innovations, and planning for self-support when vendors leave legacy technologies behind. The strategies are tailored to the type of innovation from incremental improvements to game-changing disruptions.
The document summarizes a seminar on medical device opportunities that took place on September 29, 2010 in Castlebar, Co. Mayo. The seminar included presentations on new opportunities in the medical device sector, an ideation exercise to generate and develop business opportunities, and a Q&A session. Attendees brainstormed and discussed ideas related to medical devices, healthcare delivery, and health education. The goal was to identify commercial opportunities and feasible business concepts in these areas.
The CIP’s measures for SMEs- the support for a sustainable growthimpulse.brussels
The European Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (CIP) provides three kind of tailor-made measures adapted to SMEs' needs, whatever their activity sectors are.
1.This programme contains several funding schemes supporting market-oriented, sustainable and eco-innovative products, process and services.
2.The CIP also proposes financial tools to reduce the risk for the start-up or to expand the innovative businesses
3. It promotes the internationalisation of SMEs, with the Enterprise Europe Network services portfolios.
The document discusses the differences between practitioners and researchers and how they approach problems. It then covers topics around social media, hyperlocal marketing and geomarketing. Key points are made that the more context and location data that is available, the higher the value. Models of strategy are discussed as being like maps and not reality. Agility is presented as a strategic asset for companies. The document advocates for questioning the status quo and thinking spatially about opportunities with new sources of data.
Talent Acquisition and Management of Tomorrow’s Workforce – The GEN YNational HRD Network
This document provides an overview of generational characteristics and how to manage Generation Y (Gen Y) employees. It discusses the objectives, sessions topics like research findings and surveys. Characteristics of Gen Y include being optimistic, confident, and self-reliant. The document also outlines characteristics of other generations like Gen X and Baby Boomers. Workplace enablers and barriers for Gen Y retention are examined. Global surveys on generational demographics and workplace innovation are referenced.
Badgeville Summit, Engage 2012 - KEYNOTE: Proving the Value of Gamificatio...Badgeville, Inc.
1) The document discusses gamification in the enterprise and how it can be used to move organizations from focusing on transactions to engagement.
2) It provides examples of how gamification can be used to influence behavior through non-monetary rewards and recognition.
3) The document outlines a six step process for applying gamification successfully, including identifying business outcomes, designing use cases, applying engagement principles, and gamifying business processes.
The document discusses a workshop on therapeutics as an evolving sector, with speakers from Solvotrin Therapeutics and Enterprise Ireland. It outlines several team brainstorming sessions where ideas were proposed around linking universities, SMEs, and multinational companies in areas like cellular assets, clinical trials funding, and startup support. The overall goal was to explore opportunities to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry in therapeutics.
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The document discusses differing views on the current state of Silicon Valley and venture capital funding. It outlines arguments that Silicon Valley may be coming to an end due to dominance by large tech companies, as well as counter arguments that there are more opportunities now due to more users online, ubiquity of mobile, and new industries being disrupted. While seed funding is up, later stage funding is more difficult to obtain. Los Angeles is emerging as a new startup hub but still lacks local venture funding. The future remains uncertain due to various "wild cards" globally.
Future of Insurance with Futurist Speaker Glen HiemstraGlen Hiemstra
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Glen Hiemstra presents a keynote on future trends impacting the businesses of property and auto insurance. This was presented to a gathering of the Explore Information Services LLC advisory board, consisting of representatives from about 30 North American insurance companies. The forum took place on March 6, 2009, in Ft. Lauderdale Florida. EIS, LLC is a division of USIS. Glen is the Founder of Futurist.com. He blogs there, and can be followed also at twitter.com/glenhiemstra. See more slide shows by Glen in Favorites or directly at slideshow.net/ghiemstra/slideshows
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Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-and-domino-license-cost-reduction-in-the-world-of-dlau/
The introduction of DLAU and the CCB & CCX licensing model caused quite a stir in the HCL community. As a Notes and Domino customer, you may have faced challenges with unexpected user counts and license costs. You probably have questions on how this new licensing approach works and how to benefit from it. Most importantly, you likely have budget constraints and want to save money where possible. Don’t worry, we can help with all of this!
We’ll show you how to fix common misconfigurations that cause higher-than-expected user counts, and how to identify accounts which you can deactivate to save money. There are also frequent patterns that can cause unnecessary cost, like using a person document instead of a mail-in for shared mailboxes. We’ll provide examples and solutions for those as well. And naturally we’ll explain the new licensing model.
Join HCL Ambassador Marc Thomas in this webinar with a special guest appearance from Franz Walder. It will give you the tools and know-how to stay on top of what is going on with Domino licensing. You will be able lower your cost through an optimized configuration and keep it low going forward.
These topics will be covered
- Reducing license cost by finding and fixing misconfigurations and superfluous accounts
- How do CCB and CCX licenses really work?
- Understanding the DLAU tool and how to best utilize it
- Tips for common problem areas, like team mailboxes, functional/test users, etc
- Practical examples and best practices to implement right away
Cosa hanno in comune un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ?Speck&Tech
ABSTRACT: A prima vista, un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ potrebbero avere in comune il fatto di essere entrambi blocchi di costruzione, o dipendenze di progetti creativi e software. La realtà è che un mattoncino Lego e il caso della backdoor XZ hanno molto di più di tutto ciò in comune.
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).
AI 101: An Introduction to the Basics and Impact of Artificial IntelligenceIndexBug
Imagine a world where machines not only perform tasks but also learn, adapt, and make decisions. This is the promise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a technology that's not just enhancing our lives but revolutionizing entire industries.
Infrastructure Challenges in Scaling RAG with Custom AI modelsZilliz
Building Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems with open-source and custom AI models is a complex task. This talk explores the challenges in productionizing RAG systems, including retrieval performance, response synthesis, and evaluation. We’ll discuss how to leverage open-source models like text embeddings, language models, and custom fine-tuned models to enhance RAG performance. Additionally, we’ll cover how BentoML can help orchestrate and scale these AI components efficiently, ensuring seamless deployment and management of RAG systems in the cloud.
Driving Business Innovation: Latest Generative AI Advancements & Success StorySafe Software
Are you ready to revolutionize how you handle data? Join us for a webinar where we’ll bring you up to speed with the latest advancements in Generative AI technology and discover how leveraging FME with tools from giants like Google Gemini, Amazon, and Microsoft OpenAI can supercharge your workflow efficiency.
During the hour, we’ll take you through:
Guest Speaker Segment with Hannah Barrington: Dive into the world of dynamic real estate marketing with Hannah, the Marketing Manager at Workspace Group. Hear firsthand how their team generates engaging descriptions for thousands of office units by integrating diverse data sources—from PDF floorplans to web pages—using FME transformers, like OpenAIVisionConnector and AnthropicVisionConnector. This use case will show you how GenAI can streamline content creation for marketing across the board.
Ollama Use Case: Learn how Scenario Specialist Dmitri Bagh has utilized Ollama within FME to input data, create custom models, and enhance security protocols. This segment will include demos to illustrate the full capabilities of FME in AI-driven processes.
Custom AI Models: Discover how to leverage FME to build personalized AI models using your data. Whether it’s populating a model with local data for added security or integrating public AI tools, find out how FME facilitates a versatile and secure approach to AI.
We’ll wrap up with a live Q&A session where you can engage with our experts on your specific use cases, and learn more about optimizing your data workflows with AI.
This webinar is ideal for professionals seeking to harness the power of AI within their data management systems while ensuring high levels of customization and security. Whether you're a novice or an expert, gain actionable insights and strategies to elevate your data processes. Join us to see how FME and AI can revolutionize how you work with data!
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.
TrustArc Webinar - 2024 Global Privacy SurveyTrustArc
How does your privacy program stack up against your peers? What challenges are privacy teams tackling and prioritizing in 2024?
In the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey, we asked over 1,800 global privacy professionals and business executives to share their perspectives on the current state of privacy inside and outside of their organizations. This year’s report focused on emerging areas of importance for privacy and compliance professionals, including considerations and implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, building brand trust, and different approaches for achieving higher privacy competence scores.
See how organizational priorities and strategic approaches to data security and privacy are evolving around the globe.
This webinar will review:
- The top 10 privacy insights from the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey
- The top challenges for privacy leaders, practitioners, and organizations in 2024
- Key themes to consider in developing and maintaining your privacy program
Unlock the Future of Search with MongoDB Atlas_ Vector Search Unleashed.pdfMalak Abu Hammad
Discover how MongoDB Atlas and vector search technology can revolutionize your application's search capabilities. This comprehensive presentation covers:
* What is Vector Search?
* Importance and benefits of vector search
* Practical use cases across various industries
* Step-by-step implementation guide
* Live demos with code snippets
* Enhancing LLM capabilities with vector search
* Best practices and optimization strategies
Perfect for developers, AI enthusiasts, and tech leaders. Learn how to leverage MongoDB Atlas to deliver highly relevant, context-aware search results, transforming your data retrieval process. Stay ahead in tech innovation and maximize the potential of your applications.
#MongoDB #VectorSearch #AI #SemanticSearch #TechInnovation #DataScience #LLM #MachineLearning #SearchTechnology
Goodbye Windows 11: Make Way for Nitrux Linux 3.5.0!SOFTTECHHUB
As the digital landscape continually evolves, operating systems play a critical role in shaping user experiences and productivity. The launch of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 marks a significant milestone, offering a robust alternative to traditional systems such as Windows 11. This article delves into the essence of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, exploring its unique features, advantages, and how it stands as a compelling choice for both casual users and tech enthusiasts.
“An Outlook of the Ongoing and Future Relationship between Blockchain Technologies and Process-aware Information Systems.” Invited talk at the joint workshop on Blockchain for Information Systems (BC4IS) and Blockchain for Trusted Data Sharing (B4TDS), co-located with with the 36th International Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering (CAiSE), 3 June 2024, Limassol, Cyprus.
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Boost your website's visibility with proven SEO techniques! Our latest blog dives into essential strategies to enhance your online presence, increase traffic, and rank higher on search engines. From keyword optimization to quality content creation, learn how to make your site stand out in the crowded digital landscape. Discover actionable tips and expert insights to elevate your SEO game.