Recently 55degrees give a brief talk at a JISC conference. The theme of the conference was Enhancing Business Performance: The Role of Technology in Developing Skills and Knowledge.
We spoke about VOXUR, we explained some of the thinking and philosophy behind VOXUR. Titled “Significant Stories” it looked at how the development of VOXUR fits with 55degrees’ aim to make digital story capture, creation and sharing available to everyone ... anywhere. We also talked about one of a key case study with NESTA which has influenced the development for VOXUR.
Our talk looked at some future developments with VOXUR which will enable the capture, edit and sharing of stories using video, data and other media.
We made this presentation into a pdf, which you can view here. Click on the menu option to watch in full screen.
Ricardo Green Lawns marketing plan by Joseph Joe Ricardo of OrlandoJoseph Ricardo
Ricardo's Green Lawns is a landscaping company located in Orlando, Florida that has been in business for over seven years. Their marketing plan aims to grow the company from a one crew operation to a five crew company by 2017. They plan to achieve this growth through targeted direct mail marketing campaigns in specific neighborhoods, as well as utilizing lawn signs and digital advertising. The owner has a business education background and is pursuing an MBA, which they believe gives the company an advantage over competitors that are primarily run by laborers. The marketing goals are to bring in 500-1000 new customers in the next three years through neighborhood-focused marketing tactics.
This document contains forms and information for a starter pack for Lochwinnoch Out of School Club. The starter pack includes: a membership application form, booking information form, allergy information form, local activity consent form, medical information/consent form, and photography consent form. Parents must complete these forms to enroll their child(ren) in the out of school club.
You want to have more video on your site or in your social media. but what to show? Good stories might be closer than you think. 13 good ideas for web videos.
Draught buster workshop guide for leapPaul Cameron
Draught Busting notes from LEAP's Draught Busting workshops.
Produced by LEAP - Local Energy Action Project. LEAP aim to deliver a range of free services in the communities of Lochwinnoch, Kilbarchan and Howwood. To help residents save energy and money, provide free impartial advice on insulation, draught proofing, heating, renewables, grants and subsidies. To encourage renewable developments, food cooperatives and car sharing.
lochwinnoch.info/community/leap/who-are-we
Children and young people service plan consultation updatePaul Cameron
This document summarizes the results of a consultation with over 800 children and young people in East Ayrshire aged 2-21 on their views to inform the new 2011-2014 Children and Young People's Service Plan. Various methods were used including questionnaires, focus groups, and a portable video booth. Key findings included a general lack of awareness of the Child Protection logo among younger children, and that vulnerable groups had a higher awareness of support services compared to the broader group of children. The consultation gathered important input to help shape the new three-year plan to best support children and young people in the community.
This document discusses best practices for building applications that integrate with external APIs and services. It recommends reducing the number of HTTP calls, using caching, and being prepared for APIs to change or fail. Specific techniques mentioned include using API wrappers to isolate changes, implementing timeouts and exponential backoff for retries, and leveraging HTTP caching and webhooks to further reduce calls. The document provides rules of thumb for building applications that depend on external services in a resilient manner.
Councillor Tracie McGee emails Marie Hughes apologizing for the delay in responding to her earlier emails regarding plans to move the Lochwinnoch Community Library due to being busy with work and the holidays. Marie Hughes had expressed concern about proposed plans to downsize and relocate the library, which she believes will be a waste of money. Councillor McGee then emails someone else asking for help drafting a "cheeky response" to Marie Hughes.
Ricardo Green Lawns marketing plan by Joseph Joe Ricardo of OrlandoJoseph Ricardo
Ricardo's Green Lawns is a landscaping company located in Orlando, Florida that has been in business for over seven years. Their marketing plan aims to grow the company from a one crew operation to a five crew company by 2017. They plan to achieve this growth through targeted direct mail marketing campaigns in specific neighborhoods, as well as utilizing lawn signs and digital advertising. The owner has a business education background and is pursuing an MBA, which they believe gives the company an advantage over competitors that are primarily run by laborers. The marketing goals are to bring in 500-1000 new customers in the next three years through neighborhood-focused marketing tactics.
This document contains forms and information for a starter pack for Lochwinnoch Out of School Club. The starter pack includes: a membership application form, booking information form, allergy information form, local activity consent form, medical information/consent form, and photography consent form. Parents must complete these forms to enroll their child(ren) in the out of school club.
You want to have more video on your site or in your social media. but what to show? Good stories might be closer than you think. 13 good ideas for web videos.
Draught buster workshop guide for leapPaul Cameron
Draught Busting notes from LEAP's Draught Busting workshops.
Produced by LEAP - Local Energy Action Project. LEAP aim to deliver a range of free services in the communities of Lochwinnoch, Kilbarchan and Howwood. To help residents save energy and money, provide free impartial advice on insulation, draught proofing, heating, renewables, grants and subsidies. To encourage renewable developments, food cooperatives and car sharing.
lochwinnoch.info/community/leap/who-are-we
Children and young people service plan consultation updatePaul Cameron
This document summarizes the results of a consultation with over 800 children and young people in East Ayrshire aged 2-21 on their views to inform the new 2011-2014 Children and Young People's Service Plan. Various methods were used including questionnaires, focus groups, and a portable video booth. Key findings included a general lack of awareness of the Child Protection logo among younger children, and that vulnerable groups had a higher awareness of support services compared to the broader group of children. The consultation gathered important input to help shape the new three-year plan to best support children and young people in the community.
This document discusses best practices for building applications that integrate with external APIs and services. It recommends reducing the number of HTTP calls, using caching, and being prepared for APIs to change or fail. Specific techniques mentioned include using API wrappers to isolate changes, implementing timeouts and exponential backoff for retries, and leveraging HTTP caching and webhooks to further reduce calls. The document provides rules of thumb for building applications that depend on external services in a resilient manner.
Councillor Tracie McGee emails Marie Hughes apologizing for the delay in responding to her earlier emails regarding plans to move the Lochwinnoch Community Library due to being busy with work and the holidays. Marie Hughes had expressed concern about proposed plans to downsize and relocate the library, which she believes will be a waste of money. Councillor McGee then emails someone else asking for help drafting a "cheeky response" to Marie Hughes.
Dr. Sean Tan, Head of Data Science, Changi Airport Group
Discover how Changi Airport Group (CAG) leverages graph technologies and generative AI to revolutionize their search capabilities. This session delves into the unique search needs of CAG’s diverse passengers and customers, showcasing how graph data structures enhance the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated search results, mitigating the risk of “hallucinations” and improving the overall customer journey.
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
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.
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.
Introducing Milvus Lite: Easy-to-Install, Easy-to-Use vector database for you...Zilliz
Join us to introduce Milvus Lite, a vector database that can run on notebooks and laptops, share the same API with Milvus, and integrate with every popular GenAI framework. This webinar is perfect for developers seeking easy-to-use, well-integrated vector databases for their GenAI apps.
How to Get CNIC Information System with Paksim Ga.pptxdanishmna97
Pakdata Cf is a groundbreaking system designed to streamline and facilitate access to CNIC information. This innovative platform leverages advanced technology to provide users with efficient and secure access to their CNIC details.
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.
GraphSummit Singapore | The Future of Agility: Supercharging Digital Transfor...Neo4j
Leonard Jayamohan, Partner & Generative AI Lead, Deloitte
This keynote will reveal how Deloitte leverages Neo4j’s graph power for groundbreaking digital twin solutions, achieving a staggering 100x performance boost. Discover the essential role knowledge graphs play in successful generative AI implementations. Plus, get an exclusive look at an innovative Neo4j + Generative AI solution Deloitte is developing in-house.
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
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).
Communications Mining Series - Zero to Hero - Session 1DianaGray10
This session provides introduction to UiPath Communication Mining, importance and platform overview. You will acquire a good understand of the phases in Communication Mining as we go over the platform with you. Topics covered:
• Communication Mining Overview
• Why is it important?
• How can it help today’s business and the benefits
• Phases in Communication Mining
• Demo on Platform overview
• Q/A
20 Comprehensive Checklist of Designing and Developing a WebsitePixlogix Infotech
Dive into the world of Website Designing and Developing with Pixlogix! Looking to create a stunning online presence? Look no further! Our comprehensive checklist covers everything you need to know to craft a website that stands out. From user-friendly design to seamless functionality, we've got you covered. Don't miss out on this invaluable resource! Check out our checklist now at Pixlogix and start your journey towards a captivating online presence today.
A tale of scale & speed: How the US Navy is enabling software delivery from l...sonjaschweigert1
Rapid and secure feature delivery is a goal across every application team and every branch of the DoD. The Navy’s DevSecOps platform, Party Barge, has achieved:
- Reduction in onboarding time from 5 weeks to 1 day
- Improved developer experience and productivity through actionable findings and reduction of false positives
- Maintenance of superior security standards and inherent policy enforcement with Authorization to Operate (ATO)
Development teams can ship efficiently and ensure applications are cyber ready for Navy Authorizing Officials (AOs). In this webinar, Sigma Defense and Anchore will give attendees a look behind the scenes and demo secure pipeline automation and security artifacts that speed up application ATO and time to production.
We will cover:
- How to remove silos in DevSecOps
- How to build efficient development pipeline roles and component templates
- How to deliver security artifacts that matter for ATO’s (SBOMs, vulnerability reports, and policy evidence)
- How to streamline operations with automated policy checks on container images
Removing Uninteresting Bytes in Software FuzzingAftab Hussain
Imagine a world where software fuzzing, the process of mutating bytes in test seeds to uncover hidden and erroneous program behaviors, becomes faster and more effective. A lot depends on the initial seeds, which can significantly dictate the trajectory of a fuzzing campaign, particularly in terms of how long it takes to uncover interesting behaviour in your code. We introduce DIAR, a technique designed to speedup fuzzing campaigns by pinpointing and eliminating those uninteresting bytes in the seeds. Picture this: instead of wasting valuable resources on meaningless mutations in large, bloated seeds, DIAR removes the unnecessary bytes, streamlining the entire process.
In this work, we equipped AFL, a popular fuzzer, with DIAR and examined two critical Linux libraries -- Libxml's xmllint, a tool for parsing xml documents, and Binutil's readelf, an essential debugging and security analysis command-line tool used to display detailed information about ELF (Executable and Linkable Format). Our preliminary results show that AFL+DIAR does not only discover new paths more quickly but also achieves higher coverage overall. This work thus showcases how starting with lean and optimized seeds can lead to faster, more comprehensive fuzzing campaigns -- and DIAR helps you find such seeds.
- These are slides of the talk given at IEEE International Conference on Software Testing Verification and Validation Workshop, ICSTW 2022.
Building RAG with self-deployed Milvus vector database and Snowpark Container...Zilliz
This talk will give hands-on advice on building RAG applications with an open-source Milvus database deployed as a docker container. We will also introduce the integration of Milvus with Snowpark Container Services.
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Dr. Sean Tan, Head of Data Science, Changi Airport Group
Discover how Changi Airport Group (CAG) leverages graph technologies and generative AI to revolutionize their search capabilities. This session delves into the unique search needs of CAG’s diverse passengers and customers, showcasing how graph data structures enhance the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated search results, mitigating the risk of “hallucinations” and improving the overall customer journey.
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
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.
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.
Introducing Milvus Lite: Easy-to-Install, Easy-to-Use vector database for you...Zilliz
Join us to introduce Milvus Lite, a vector database that can run on notebooks and laptops, share the same API with Milvus, and integrate with every popular GenAI framework. This webinar is perfect for developers seeking easy-to-use, well-integrated vector databases for their GenAI apps.
How to Get CNIC Information System with Paksim Ga.pptxdanishmna97
Pakdata Cf is a groundbreaking system designed to streamline and facilitate access to CNIC information. This innovative platform leverages advanced technology to provide users with efficient and secure access to their CNIC details.
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.
GraphSummit Singapore | The Future of Agility: Supercharging Digital Transfor...Neo4j
Leonard Jayamohan, Partner & Generative AI Lead, Deloitte
This keynote will reveal how Deloitte leverages Neo4j’s graph power for groundbreaking digital twin solutions, achieving a staggering 100x performance boost. Discover the essential role knowledge graphs play in successful generative AI implementations. Plus, get an exclusive look at an innovative Neo4j + Generative AI solution Deloitte is developing in-house.
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
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).
Communications Mining Series - Zero to Hero - Session 1DianaGray10
This session provides introduction to UiPath Communication Mining, importance and platform overview. You will acquire a good understand of the phases in Communication Mining as we go over the platform with you. Topics covered:
• Communication Mining Overview
• Why is it important?
• How can it help today’s business and the benefits
• Phases in Communication Mining
• Demo on Platform overview
• Q/A
20 Comprehensive Checklist of Designing and Developing a WebsitePixlogix Infotech
Dive into the world of Website Designing and Developing with Pixlogix! Looking to create a stunning online presence? Look no further! Our comprehensive checklist covers everything you need to know to craft a website that stands out. From user-friendly design to seamless functionality, we've got you covered. Don't miss out on this invaluable resource! Check out our checklist now at Pixlogix and start your journey towards a captivating online presence today.
A tale of scale & speed: How the US Navy is enabling software delivery from l...sonjaschweigert1
Rapid and secure feature delivery is a goal across every application team and every branch of the DoD. The Navy’s DevSecOps platform, Party Barge, has achieved:
- Reduction in onboarding time from 5 weeks to 1 day
- Improved developer experience and productivity through actionable findings and reduction of false positives
- Maintenance of superior security standards and inherent policy enforcement with Authorization to Operate (ATO)
Development teams can ship efficiently and ensure applications are cyber ready for Navy Authorizing Officials (AOs). In this webinar, Sigma Defense and Anchore will give attendees a look behind the scenes and demo secure pipeline automation and security artifacts that speed up application ATO and time to production.
We will cover:
- How to remove silos in DevSecOps
- How to build efficient development pipeline roles and component templates
- How to deliver security artifacts that matter for ATO’s (SBOMs, vulnerability reports, and policy evidence)
- How to streamline operations with automated policy checks on container images
Removing Uninteresting Bytes in Software FuzzingAftab Hussain
Imagine a world where software fuzzing, the process of mutating bytes in test seeds to uncover hidden and erroneous program behaviors, becomes faster and more effective. A lot depends on the initial seeds, which can significantly dictate the trajectory of a fuzzing campaign, particularly in terms of how long it takes to uncover interesting behaviour in your code. We introduce DIAR, a technique designed to speedup fuzzing campaigns by pinpointing and eliminating those uninteresting bytes in the seeds. Picture this: instead of wasting valuable resources on meaningless mutations in large, bloated seeds, DIAR removes the unnecessary bytes, streamlining the entire process.
In this work, we equipped AFL, a popular fuzzer, with DIAR and examined two critical Linux libraries -- Libxml's xmllint, a tool for parsing xml documents, and Binutil's readelf, an essential debugging and security analysis command-line tool used to display detailed information about ELF (Executable and Linkable Format). Our preliminary results show that AFL+DIAR does not only discover new paths more quickly but also achieves higher coverage overall. This work thus showcases how starting with lean and optimized seeds can lead to faster, more comprehensive fuzzing campaigns -- and DIAR helps you find such seeds.
- These are slides of the talk given at IEEE International Conference on Software Testing Verification and Validation Workshop, ICSTW 2022.
Building RAG with self-deployed Milvus vector database and Snowpark Container...Zilliz
This talk will give hands-on advice on building RAG applications with an open-source Milvus database deployed as a docker container. We will also introduce the integration of Milvus with Snowpark Container Services.
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Product Design Trends in 2024 | Teenage EngineeringsPixeldarts
The realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
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Significant stories: The roots of VOXUR.
1. VOXUR
Significant Stories: The Roots of VOXUR
55degrees.co.uk
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April 2011
2. Significant Stories
Sometimes soundbites are not enough
Recently 55degrees give a brief talk at a JISC conference. The
55 believe that people and organisations should be able to tell
theme of the conference was Enhancing Business Performance:
their own stories using video, stills and other media and they
The Role of Technology in Developing Skills and Knowledge.
should be able to do that well without the need to resort to
professionals.
We spoke about VOXUR, the tool created by 55degrees that enables
people and organisations to capture, edit and share their own Video (in all its forms) is a very powerful way to tell stories, to share
stories using video, data and other media. It is available as a knowledge, to consult, to record progress and gather insight. But
portable device, and we are developing mobile, browser and kiosk for many stories soundbites are not enough, they need a richer and
versions. It is used through out the UK by the public sector,
more in depth approach. As a media company some would say
educational and research establishments, health organisations and
devising tools for people to make their own stories is shooting
business.
ourselves in the foot, but we believe that there will always been a
We explained some of the thinking and philosophy behind VOXUR. need for different story tellers and there is no reason why people
We think this helps highlights why it is such a useful tool. A product and organisation themselves shouldn’t be one of them. Video is too
built on a strong philosophy has a good foundation that feeds into
powerful a communication tool to be in the hands of relatively few
its development. Apple’s desire to make products and software that
professionals and if organisations want to truly own their own
are user friendly and well designed can be seen today in the iPhone
and iPad, Facebook’s desire to digitise peoples real social stories need to master this medium.
experience has led to it being responsible for 25% of all web traffic And the appetite for rich stories and ideas delivered on video is
and Microsofts intention to put a computer into every home and growing and shown by the popularly of TED talks and RSA. It is one
that computer to run Windows ... they have done quiet well. You can
of 55degrees aims of VOXUR that the using video to communicate
tell a lot about a company and its products from its ethos. With
complex ideas should be an option available to everyone.
VOXUR, 55degrees aim to make digital story capture, creation
and sharing available to everyone ... anywhere.
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3. NESTA and VOXUR
Like a lot of good ideas VOXUR was
developed out of a need.
In 2003 55degrees was commissioned by NESTA (National
Endowment for Science and the Arts) to produce a series of
video reports on projects they had funded.
These reports where to be filmed in location with the awardee. They
would feature video interviews with the person and documentation
of their work and practice.
The stories varied ranging from the development of new surgical
techniques to film making, from inventors and artists to boat
builders.
What they had in common was that they were rich stories that
couldn’t be told in a few sound bites.
The challenge was that the projects were spread throughout the UK
and there wasn’t the budget to send a film crew around the country.
So 55degrees devised a plan to courier a kit around the country that
would enable people to capture their own story.
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4. What would we put in the kit?
Kit contents
As film makers what would we put in the kit to help people
remotely capture films?
In 2003 55degrees was a small innovate video production company
specialising in documentary, as we grew we added software and
design to our services. In the early days many of us had been
involved in community video, helping non-professionals to make
films using broadcast video facilities so we were very aware of the
challenges faced in enabling the public to produce films.
We ask our selves two questions:
“If we were capturing these stories ourselves using a traditional
film crew, what would we want to capture?”
“What approaches do we use to ensure that we capture the
material required to tell a good story?”.
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5. What did we want to capture? D - Data
We need to be sure that we are getting the information that we need
to deliver the story that we are communicating. So if the film is
The HARDE Index about the stages involved in a surgical procedure, then we should
ensure that we captured the relevant elements of that procedure.
As film makers there are certain qualities and attributes that we
require from of content we capture in order to build an engaging
story. Whatever went in the kit would have to help our users to E - Engagement
capture this type of content. The HARDE index brings together We want material that is engaging. What is engaging is difficult to
some of the key attributes of good content. put your finger on, but passionate, lively and truthful interviews
help, along with well made succinct points.
H- Human
The Human element. Research says that in terms of trust and
engagement humans take very little from the actual words people
say and a lot more from who is saying it and how they are saying it.
It’s the job of the interviewer to bring the best out the interviewee
to ensure that their performance is engaging and truthful.
A - Aesthetics
As film makers we are very keen on how a shot looks, and that the
sound is good.
R - Relevance
We need to gather content that is relevant, no point getting lots of
shots of apples if we are making a film about monkeys.
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6. The film makers approach
A - Afterwards.
Film makers are aware that they will have to make something from
the material that they have captured. Thats why it is important to
COAST ensure that it is well documented and that you don’t create huge
amounts of useless material that you will have to wade through. So
“COAST” outlines some of the things filmmakers do to gather the capture less but keep it good and document what you have
building blocks to capture a story. Encouraging our kit users to captured.
follow these approaches would help to ensure that their story could
be told. S - Structure.
Even the most basic story has a structure, for example: beginning,
C- Coverage. middle and end. Structure is a set of rules that underpins your story
Film-makers “shoot to edit”, they film knowing that they will chop that help the viewer understand and engage with what they are
up and rearrange the material they capture, so they cover an event watching. There should be changes in tempo, texture, interest
or subject with multiple shots from a variety of positions. This peaks and quieter parts. Having an idea of the structure you are
means it is possible to edit that material together to build up a aiming for helps you define what type of content you are trying to
picture of the scene or event. Its a bit like cooking, when you are capture.
buying ingredients to make a dish you don’t have to buy them in
the order you are going to put them in the pot, you just have to T - Theatre.
make sure you get the right, good quality ingredients. There is a lot of theatre involved in film and video production, the
lights, the cameras and the people involved. Done right it can help
O - Open Questions. interviewees and subjects rise to the occasion.
When interviewing to get the best out of people, one technique is to
ask open questions that don’t have yes/no answers. An example of
a closed question is “Do you feel okay?” the answer would be yes or
no. The open version would be “How do you feel today?”. Questions
like “Why is xxx important to you”, “what first interested you about
XXX?”. Questions that tap into a persons passion for a subject can
illicit engaging responses.
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7. Kit contents
A video camera: We found a small one with a good lens and flip
round viewfinder so people could see themselves for framing and
lighting.
An external microphone: important for capturing good sound.
A little tripod: to put the camera on while they were interviewing
themselves.
A spec cam: To help with coverage and to get a variety of shots,
users could film themselves at work and give us an “inventors eye
view”.
A stills camera: Following action, carrying out pans and zooms
takes a great deal of skill which is an issue with amateur filming.
Using a stills camera means the user focuses on the framing at the We put all of this in a James Bond style case,
moment of taking the shot.
this added to the theatre of the kit, so it was
exciting when it turned up. We we give it a
...... and Guidance
name the “Suitcase Acquisition Kit”. We asked
The physical kit was the easy part, what we wanted was for people
to use that kit well. So we included a short video outlining what we
everyone to take a picture of themselves with
were looking for, with tips on filming locations, framing, lighting the kit and this formed part of the final films.
and sound. Guidance on the type of shots we required for coverage.
Instructions on how we wanted things filmed, eg: we wanted them
to address the camera when answer questions. And we gave them a
pile of open questions and telephone support.
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8. Implementation
The UK tour
We made up 4 kits and we sent them away on an adventure,
couriers transported the kits around the country. To add to the
theatre, before people got their kit, we sent them a pre-arrival pack.
This contained blank video tapes, an instructional video, a printed
list of questions and a combination number for the lock that was on
the case. It was all meant to be a bit “MI5” but this added to the fun
of it.
People got their kits, carried out their filming, took their photos,
and then packaged up their tapes and sent them back to us. The
courier then picked up the kit and transported it onto the next
person.
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9. Implementation
The presentation
55degrees carried out the editing, but because people had followed
their instructions we had the material we required so the process
was fairly straight forward. In the end we made 18 short films.
These films where shown as part of that years NESTA awards.
Interestingly we had gathered so much high quality information and
content that NESTA was able to use quotes and information gleaned
from the video in their company documentation and branding, and
the imagery and ascetic formed the core of that years annual report.
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10. Development
Over the years VOXUR has under gone many changes and
developments, and it is continuing to be developed with iPhone,
iPad, kiosk and browser versions.
VOXUR has developed to combine qualitative and quantitate data to
ensure that people and organisations have even greater control over
shaping their own stories.
But core philosophy remains the same ... that people and
organisations should be able to take control of their own stories,
that they should be able to use digital media to capture, shape and
share those stories, they should be able to tell significant stories
and they should be able to do that very well.
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