From broadcast to networks: Tools & changing landscapes in the Third SectorWe Are Social
We Are Social's approach to strategic social media campaigning for NGOs and the Third Sector. keynote presentation delivered at the Media Trust's Spring Conference, Tuesday 16th March 2010.
Open city? Platform Urbanism and the data-driven urban innovation agendaSarah Barns
What are the possibilities of open data in the city? This presentation takes a look at different ways of imagining cities in the age of big data - and introduces some critical questions about rights to knowledge and infrastructure not only for urban planners but everyday citizens as well.
Keynote presentation for Future Artists lab 8
The fringe will become the mainstream but not as we knew it in the past. The next generation of the web promises this potential in an ethical and trusted way.
https://www.futureartists.net/immersive-arts-lab-8-adventures-in-the-metaverse-a-virtual-conference
From broadcast to networks: Tools & changing landscapes in the Third SectorWe Are Social
We Are Social's approach to strategic social media campaigning for NGOs and the Third Sector. keynote presentation delivered at the Media Trust's Spring Conference, Tuesday 16th March 2010.
Open city? Platform Urbanism and the data-driven urban innovation agendaSarah Barns
What are the possibilities of open data in the city? This presentation takes a look at different ways of imagining cities in the age of big data - and introduces some critical questions about rights to knowledge and infrastructure not only for urban planners but everyday citizens as well.
Keynote presentation for Future Artists lab 8
The fringe will become the mainstream but not as we knew it in the past. The next generation of the web promises this potential in an ethical and trusted way.
https://www.futureartists.net/immersive-arts-lab-8-adventures-in-the-metaverse-a-virtual-conference
Platform Urbanism: The politics and practices of data-driven citiesSarah Barns
Presentation delivered as part of an Urban Studies Foundation event showcasing the work of its first cohort of International Post-doctoral Fellows (of which I am one). Presented at the University of Glasgow, April 30 2015.
SoCap 2011: Socially Good Products from Open DataJay Nath
Innovative Environments: Socially Good Products from Open Data
location: Fleet Room
Wed Sep-07, 11:45 AM PDT- 12:45 PM PDT
Technology: Inclusive & Investable
What can data tell us about where to invest and what projects to pursue? Jay Nath leads a panel with expertise in governmental, non-profit, and supply-chain data, discussing building alliances to source data, and the products for social good that can emerge from open data sources.
Building your virtual chat room (Mozilla hubs and spoke) yamama shakaa
The first 8 minutes of the presentation were about some Mozilla's communities that I have been participating with.
The rest is about Mozilla hubs and spoke . Hubs is an online virtual chat room with several tools that help in making online work meetnigs/classroom/ friend hangout more
fun and collaborative. Spoke is a browser based 3D Composition tools for creating 3D and VR scene.
Talk video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BieiVd0D2Rc&t=1345s
Trusted To Develop Us? How Community Development Trusts Can Respond To – and ...www.patkane.global
Slides to the Zoom webinar presentation by Pat Kane to Development Trust Northern Ireland (DTNI), on 12 May, 2020. Biog on the presentation at The Alternative UK here - https://www.thealternative.org.uk/dailyalternative/2020/5/10/dtni-trusted-to-develop-us. For more, contact Pat at www.patkane.global
That the world of work as we have always known it is undergoing rapid metamorphosis is honestly an understatement, as the boundaries and worldview of work as currently constituted are being radically redefined at rocket speed level daily by many factors but more importantly by the unfolding Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). It appears that the ability of organizations, nations and societies to adapt and leverage the 4IR will determine the currency of their global relevance and the degree of sustainable development they can achieve.
The disruptive transformations that the fourth industrial revolution has brought into the contemporary global space are blurring the existing traditional boundaries in all spheres of life, enabling multifaceted convergence of multidisciplinary territories that were hitherto considered conceptually divergent.
This is a call to action for a multi-stakeholder, multidisciplinary approach to how nations particularly Nigeria can start conversations on the impact of the 4IR on work, the workplace and the workforce and how best to prepare for these disruptive impacts.
Platform Urbanism: The politics and practices of data-driven citiesSarah Barns
Presentation delivered as part of an Urban Studies Foundation event showcasing the work of its first cohort of International Post-doctoral Fellows (of which I am one). Presented at the University of Glasgow, April 30 2015.
SoCap 2011: Socially Good Products from Open DataJay Nath
Innovative Environments: Socially Good Products from Open Data
location: Fleet Room
Wed Sep-07, 11:45 AM PDT- 12:45 PM PDT
Technology: Inclusive & Investable
What can data tell us about where to invest and what projects to pursue? Jay Nath leads a panel with expertise in governmental, non-profit, and supply-chain data, discussing building alliances to source data, and the products for social good that can emerge from open data sources.
Building your virtual chat room (Mozilla hubs and spoke) yamama shakaa
The first 8 minutes of the presentation were about some Mozilla's communities that I have been participating with.
The rest is about Mozilla hubs and spoke . Hubs is an online virtual chat room with several tools that help in making online work meetnigs/classroom/ friend hangout more
fun and collaborative. Spoke is a browser based 3D Composition tools for creating 3D and VR scene.
Talk video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BieiVd0D2Rc&t=1345s
Trusted To Develop Us? How Community Development Trusts Can Respond To – and ...www.patkane.global
Slides to the Zoom webinar presentation by Pat Kane to Development Trust Northern Ireland (DTNI), on 12 May, 2020. Biog on the presentation at The Alternative UK here - https://www.thealternative.org.uk/dailyalternative/2020/5/10/dtni-trusted-to-develop-us. For more, contact Pat at www.patkane.global
That the world of work as we have always known it is undergoing rapid metamorphosis is honestly an understatement, as the boundaries and worldview of work as currently constituted are being radically redefined at rocket speed level daily by many factors but more importantly by the unfolding Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). It appears that the ability of organizations, nations and societies to adapt and leverage the 4IR will determine the currency of their global relevance and the degree of sustainable development they can achieve.
The disruptive transformations that the fourth industrial revolution has brought into the contemporary global space are blurring the existing traditional boundaries in all spheres of life, enabling multifaceted convergence of multidisciplinary territories that were hitherto considered conceptually divergent.
This is a call to action for a multi-stakeholder, multidisciplinary approach to how nations particularly Nigeria can start conversations on the impact of the 4IR on work, the workplace and the workforce and how best to prepare for these disruptive impacts.
“Checking Fact by a Bot: ‘Fake News’ and the Intergeneration Conflicts in Taiwan.”
The American Anthropological Association Annual Meeting. San Jose, USA.
2018/11/14
CC BY 4.0-Mg Lee
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/
Climate Impact of Software Testing at Nordic Testing DaysKari Kakkonen
My slides at Nordic Testing Days 6.6.2024
Climate impact / sustainability of software testing discussed on the talk. ICT and testing must carry their part of global responsibility to help with the climat warming. We can minimize the carbon footprint but we can also have a carbon handprint, a positive impact on the climate. Quality characteristics can be added with sustainability, and then measured continuously. Test environments can be used less, and in smaller scale and on demand. Test techniques can be used in optimizing or minimizing number of tests. Test automation can be used to speed up testing.
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.
GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using Deplo...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope and complexity. Users of mobile devices desire to take full advantage of the features
available on those devices, but many of the features provide convenience and capability but sacrifice security. This best practices guide outlines steps the users can take to better protect personal devices and information.
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
In this second installment of our Essentials of Automations webinar series, we’ll explore the landscape of triggers and actions, guiding you through the nuances of authoring and adapting workspaces for seamless automations. Gain an understanding of the full spectrum of triggers and actions available in FME, empowering you to enhance your workspaces for efficient automation.
We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
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.
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
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.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
Topics covered:
What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
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.
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.
7. WHAT HAPPENED TO SOCIAL FACTS?”
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American Anthropologist, 2019, Vital Topic Forum, edited by Ho, Karen& Jillian
R. Cavanaugh
social facts (Durkheim)
anthropology on rumors and gossips
factual truth (Arendt)
“…what is at stake in these powerful inversions and ‘modern political lies,’
driven by the ‘interests of men,’ is that they can become ‘so big that they
require a complete rearrangement of the whole factual texture—the making of
another reality, as it were, into which they will fit without seam, crack, or
fissure’”
8. what is at stake is not about the death of belief in fact or the absence
of truth but rather the appearance of competing parallel spheres of
veridiction in which ideological engines of truth-making radiate facts
from normative institutional centers all the way into conspiratorial
fringe speculation on both ends of the political spectrum
Dominic Boyer, 2018, “Our Post-Post-Truth Condition”
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9. If the Enlightenment project can be thought of as an attempt to
establish a new epistemological settlement, displacing an older one,
then perhaps what we are witnessing is a new struggle – or a new
phase in an ongoing struggle – over theories of truth, belief and
knowledge, in the context of a radically altered information
environment.
Jonathan Mair, 2017, “Post-Truth Anthropology”
41. ▸ Cofacts
▸ (NPOV) :
▸ “given enough eyeballs all bugs are shallow”
▸ &
“ ”
“Cofacts is not a place of absolute truth; instead, it is a platform to
display various ‘facts,’ including fact-check reports made by other
organizations......We believe in the free market of speech. Our goal is
to become a Wikipedia of online rumors.” (MrOrz)
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43. “A recursive public is a public that is vitally concerned with the
material and practical maintenance and modification of the technical,
legal, practical, and conceptual means of its own existence as a public;
it is a collective independent of other forms of constituted power and
is capable of speaking to existing forms of power through the
production of actually existing alternatives.” (8)
(Free and Open Source Software Movement):
>> >> >> >> >>
“recursive publics” (Kelty 2008)
44. 44
“…partial, locatable, critical knowledges sustaining the possibility of
webs of connections called solidarity in politics and shared
conversations in epistemology.”
Donna Haraway, 1988, “Situated Knowledge”
▸ the material-semiotic technologies of openness
▸
▸ Mair
▸