Details of the services DiversityJobs.co.uk offers to UK corporates to help create balanced diverse working environments in-line with the Equalities Act
Summary of Southwest California Legislative Council activities during the 2019 California legislative session. Wins and losses for our local business community.
Revenue Discovery Systems (RDS) will be presenting its Smart Government Award in the category of Public/Private Partnership to officials at Limestone County for implementation of technology that allows for remote electronic hearings, a practice that eliminates the need for transport of prisoners
Presented at the IEEE Gold "Learn Startup" event, held in Cyprus in November, 2012. This talk discusses about the challenges, risks and issues of elevating an idea into a business. Based on a real case study, the creation of Elevate-Me Promotions Ltd, which is the first company that brought to the Cypriot market the radical-new concept of elevator advertising. The talk identifies 10+1 golden rules, which are needed in orded to develop a successful startup.
Details of the services DiversityJobs.co.uk offers to UK corporates to help create balanced diverse working environments in-line with the Equalities Act
Summary of Southwest California Legislative Council activities during the 2019 California legislative session. Wins and losses for our local business community.
Revenue Discovery Systems (RDS) will be presenting its Smart Government Award in the category of Public/Private Partnership to officials at Limestone County for implementation of technology that allows for remote electronic hearings, a practice that eliminates the need for transport of prisoners
Presented at the IEEE Gold "Learn Startup" event, held in Cyprus in November, 2012. This talk discusses about the challenges, risks and issues of elevating an idea into a business. Based on a real case study, the creation of Elevate-Me Promotions Ltd, which is the first company that brought to the Cypriot market the radical-new concept of elevator advertising. The talk identifies 10+1 golden rules, which are needed in orded to develop a successful startup.
Overview presentation of Deloitte LLP's U.S. Federal government practice.
A top-20 Federal services provider, Deloitte serves clients with wide-ranging missions in the United States and around the world.
While many businesses may welcome fewer government regulations, what’s often most important to them is simply to spend less time on reporting and compliance. A focus on improving the customer experience may offer a key to reducing friction costs in government-business interactions. https://dupress.deloitte.com/dup-us-en/industry/public-sector/relationship-between-government-and-business-customer-experience.html
Elements of Shovel Ready Projects for Stimulus Fundingjslaney
Presenter, "Introduction to Stimulus Funding: How to Make Your Project \'Shovel Ready\'," Finding and Applying for Grants and Guaranteed Loans for Renewable Energies Projects and Businesses, Renewable Energies LLC Seminar, Cle Elum, Washington, June 17, 2009
Reducing Energy Use and Greenhouse Gases in Communities: ICLEI’s ServicesGreat Valley Center
Presentation given by Amruta Sudhalkar with ICLEI Local Government Sustainability on the Panel: "After Recycling, Then Watt?" at the Great Valley Center's Sacramento Valley Forum on October 27, 2010 in Chico, CA
The Future of Legal Services, NCSB Committee to Study Regulatory Reform, July...Legal Evolution PBC
Overview of economic forces currently impacting the market for legal services. Includes transition from one-to-one to one-to-many legal products and solutions. Challenge for profession is to lagging legal productivity. Requires investment in multidisciplinary human capital combined with the creation of new business models.
The DC Department of Small & Local Business Development's presentation at the WDCEP's Entrepreneur Road Map Financial Incentives seminar held at Venable (8/13/14).
Overview presentation of Deloitte LLP's U.S. Federal government practice.
A top-20 Federal services provider, Deloitte serves clients with wide-ranging missions in the United States and around the world.
While many businesses may welcome fewer government regulations, what’s often most important to them is simply to spend less time on reporting and compliance. A focus on improving the customer experience may offer a key to reducing friction costs in government-business interactions. https://dupress.deloitte.com/dup-us-en/industry/public-sector/relationship-between-government-and-business-customer-experience.html
Elements of Shovel Ready Projects for Stimulus Fundingjslaney
Presenter, "Introduction to Stimulus Funding: How to Make Your Project \'Shovel Ready\'," Finding and Applying for Grants and Guaranteed Loans for Renewable Energies Projects and Businesses, Renewable Energies LLC Seminar, Cle Elum, Washington, June 17, 2009
Reducing Energy Use and Greenhouse Gases in Communities: ICLEI’s ServicesGreat Valley Center
Presentation given by Amruta Sudhalkar with ICLEI Local Government Sustainability on the Panel: "After Recycling, Then Watt?" at the Great Valley Center's Sacramento Valley Forum on October 27, 2010 in Chico, CA
The Future of Legal Services, NCSB Committee to Study Regulatory Reform, July...Legal Evolution PBC
Overview of economic forces currently impacting the market for legal services. Includes transition from one-to-one to one-to-many legal products and solutions. Challenge for profession is to lagging legal productivity. Requires investment in multidisciplinary human capital combined with the creation of new business models.
The DC Department of Small & Local Business Development's presentation at the WDCEP's Entrepreneur Road Map Financial Incentives seminar held at Venable (8/13/14).
This presentation was delivered during the State of the Arts 2011 conference held in Austin TX on January 31, 2011. The conference theme is Leading the Creative Economy, and the presentation offered ideas on using social media for marketing arts organizations.
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.
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:
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!
Pushing the limits of ePRTC: 100ns holdover for 100 daysAdtran
At WSTS 2024, Alon Stern explored the topic of parametric holdover and explained how recent research findings can be implemented in real-world PNT networks to achieve 100 nanoseconds of accuracy for up to 100 days.
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.
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
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/
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
Encryption in Microsoft 365 - ExpertsLive Netherlands 2024Albert Hoitingh
In this session I delve into the encryption technology used in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Purview. Including the concepts of Customer Key and Double Key Encryption.
In his public lecture, Christian Timmerer provides insights into the fascinating history of video streaming, starting from its humble beginnings before YouTube to the groundbreaking technologies that now dominate platforms like Netflix and ORF ON. Timmerer also presents provocative contributions of his own that have significantly influenced the industry. He concludes by looking at future challenges and invites the audience to join in a discussion.
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
LF Energy Webinar: Electrical Grid Modelling and Simulation Through PowSyBl -...DanBrown980551
Do you want to learn how to model and simulate an electrical network from scratch in under an hour?
Then welcome to this PowSyBl workshop, hosted by Rte, the French Transmission System Operator (TSO)!
During the webinar, you will discover the PowSyBl ecosystem as well as handle and study an electrical network through an interactive Python notebook.
PowSyBl is an open source project hosted by LF Energy, which offers a comprehensive set of features for electrical grid modelling and simulation. Among other advanced features, PowSyBl provides:
- A fully editable and extendable library for grid component modelling;
- Visualization tools to display your network;
- Grid simulation tools, such as power flows, security analyses (with or without remedial actions) and sensitivity analyses;
The framework is mostly written in Java, with a Python binding so that Python developers can access PowSyBl functionalities as well.
What you will learn during the webinar:
- For beginners: discover PowSyBl's functionalities through a quick general presentation and the notebook, without needing any expert coding skills;
- For advanced developers: master the skills to efficiently apply PowSyBl functionalities to your real-world scenarios.
Alt. GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using ...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.
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.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) enacts rules to carry out the powers assigned by the state legislature and as directed by the EPA. Many draft rules or permits are posted for public comment, and the agency has some discretion about how the language in a rule is written. Other times, a rule or permit is created because the TCEQ is the delegated authority for carrying out the function of the EPA in Texas. In some instances, the rule must be adopted as written at the federal level. Permits are issued to authorize activities affecting the environment. Air and water quality ambient conditions are monitored as well as those conditions associated with investigations or incidents. Investigations may be routine or result from a complaint. Enforcement process requires compliance and may include an agreed order and financial penalty. Emergency Response duties are common for investigators. The TCEQ Strike Team and others respond to spills, accidental releases, and natural disasters. When you hear about train derailments, hurricanes, and other not-so-fun events, you can be sure that these folks are also on the scene.
Most people who interact with the TCEQ are familiar with agency staff who work in permitting, inspection, or enforcement. What started as a solitary position of ombudsman is now the Small Business and Environmental Assistance (SBEA) division. Illustration is an organizational chart of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) with three divisions highlighted including Office of Compliance and Enforcement (OCE), Office of Permitting and Registration (OPR), and Small Business & Environmental Assistance (SBEA).
SBEA has at least one staff member in all of the 16 TCEQ regional offices with the exception of Region 8 in San Angelo. In the large, metropolitan areas, there may be two or three people who can assist with compliance or pollution prevention issues. Illustration is a map of Texas outlining the sixteen different regions of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
The Small Business and Local Government Assistance (SBLGA) program provides confidential technical assistance without the threat of enforcement.
SBLGA customers are business & industry and local governments. We know that environmental rules can be confusing and there may not be a dedicated environmental person on staff. We also work with other parts of the agency and other agencies to look out for the interests of our customers. For example, investigators reviewed the PST super guide for us. We also participate on Rule Teams that may affect our customers.
We consider a small business to be less than 100 employees. We can still assist larger companies, however, they are not eligible for certain programs.
Environmental rules can be confusing, and many small organizations do not have resources to hire a dedicated environmental staff person. SBLGA customers are commercial and industrial facilities as well as and local governments. We will try to help anyone get the answers they need.
We focus more of our energies on assisting smaller businesses and local governments, because they are less likely to have the resources necessary to address environmental concerns.
This is a list of some of SBLGA’s programs and activities. We’ll get into more detail about each program shortly, but we want you to see that we are available to our customers through a variety of avenues. In some circumstances, we may be able to provide you with a third-party to help you at your site! The Compliance Commitment (C2) program, offers a site visit from a trained contractor to review environmental issues with you. They’ll look at records and perform a complete environmental evaluation, following a checklist we created. A report which explaining any problems or potential problems will be mailed to you. Regional staff are here to help you correct any of the problems that may have been discovered. Not all industries qualify for the C2 program, so call your regional SBLGA person to see if your business qualifies.
We have a toll free number you can call and talk to someone live, each day the agency is open. If you get the voicemail, leave a message and your call will be returned that day if possible, or the next business day. We have a website www.TexasEnviroHelp.org that we believe is very easy to use. On the site you’ll see industry specific links that have all the information in one place. You can also come visit our staff in their office or ask them to visit you. It’s best that you call ahead to set up an appointment to make certain that you both have the necessary time allotted.
We have people in almost every region. The San Angelo Region gets support from surrounding regions; and other regions have multiple people.
100 employees or less….. Sometimes you just need someone who can guide you through a certain process or situation. This program is one that we use when our customers need additional help. Consultants and others provide free assistance as a volunteers.
In certain regions of the state we have Small Business Advisory Committees. (Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Beaumont, and a similar one in San Antonio – SAMA) These committees provide an opportunities for SB and LG to 1) participate in the regulatory process, 2) Have issues heard by the agency, 3) Keep updated on happenings at TCEQ, and 4) Network with other SB and LG representatives. Anyone is welcome to attend the meetings.
Rural government entities face different challenges that the more metropolitan areas of the State. To help rural areas better understand regulations, we have a Rural Ombudsman, Jason Robinson. Jason acts as a liaison between the agency and the local government, helps explain some of the rules challenging these folks, and –most importantly- provides the unique perspective of “the other side of the fence” to the agency. Jason joined our group in August of 2010; previously, he was with the City of Ovilla (Ellis County) since 1998, and he worked his way up through positions of greater responsibility. He became the Director of Public Works in 2006. In that capacity, Jason was responsible for departmental budgets and environmental compliance so he is familiar with the impact the TCEQ can have on smaller entities.
The Advocate is one of the best ways to stay up-to-date with rule changes. Sign up to get it by giving us your name and address. You can also get it via email if you’d like. We print articles that are specific to small businesses and local governments, so that you know when something changes, before you are out of compliance. We also have other publications like the PST Superguide, which can help you understand the rules and regulations for petroleum storage tanks.
If you need to contact me directly, here is my contact information.
Once again, here’s our hotline number and our website.