The document is a newsletter providing updates on recent and upcoming events related to the impact of technology on business and society. It discusses several recent conferences and book launches attended by the author, including events in Korea, China, Thailand, and London. It also promotes an upcoming book on the future of business and society and provides details on how to get a 30% discount on the book.
April 2015 GAETSS Newsletter Big Ideas for a Disruptive FutureDavid Wortley
Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing & Social Media
Are we Creating God in our own Likeness?
Welcome to the GAETSS April 2015 E-Newsletter. In this issue I continue the theme of looking at the impact of disruptive technologies on business and society.
• Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing & Social Media – Implications for Mankind’s Future
• What’s the Big Idea – Societal Fission or Fusion?
• IORMA Interview with Pandora Mather-Lees
• Can Technology Innovation build Community Social and Economic Wealth?
• Featured Upcoming Events
o April 18-20 Emerging Infotech 2015 – Shenzhen, China
o April 27-30 Bangkok International Digital Content – Bangkok, Thailand
o June 4 Connected Life Conference – Oxford University, UK
• Featured Recent Events
o Westminster Health Forum Review
• Calls for Papers
• Recent Articles and Presentations
• Future Events Listing
The Gamified Well-being for all Ages paper was co-written by Lucia Pannese and Antonio Ascolese of Imaginary and david Wortley of GAETSS.
This paper explores the role of technology and gamification strategies in addressing serious societal health issues by providing tools and practices which support healthy ageing (thereby reducing the cost of care for the elderly). These tools and practices also provide an infrastructure and ecosystem that enables effective care and rehabilitation to take place in a home environment with more cost effective patient management from remote medical professionals. This paper emphasises the importance and cost effectiveness of preventative healthcare based on influencing patient lifestyle behaviours, awareness and understanding and the value of citizen empowerment in personal health management.
The paper is based on the experiences of major European projects Rehab@Home, Pegaso and Doremi where the author’s company has been developing technology tools and gamified applications to improve physical and mental wellbeing for ages from teenagers to the elderly.
Gamification and Enabling Technologies April NewsletterDavid Wortley
This Newsletter's topics include Kings of Gamification, Wearable Technologies, Digital Health Initiatives, Robotic Drones, Technology and Society, Creative Industry Roadmaps, Upcoming Conferences
The King is Dead – Long Live the King !!
Items
• Developments in Wearable Technologies
• East Midlands Medilink Digital Health Special Interest Group (SIG)
• Robotic Drones
• Immersive Camera Technologies
• Technology and Society Conference
• Creative Industries Roadmap
• Ted-X Leicester
• Review of Recent Conferences and Exhibitions
o Medicon 2016 Pafos, Greece
• Featured Upcoming Events
o April 21/22 Asia Pacific Medical Simulations 2016, Kuala Lumpur
o April 27-29 Bangkok International Digital Content
o June 17-19 6th Annual Digital Medicine Academic Meeting of Chinese Medical Association
o July 7/8 International Symposium on Digital Earth (ISDE)
o July 28/29 Thaisim
o Sept 7/9 VS Games 2016
o Sept 23/24 Singapore Health and BioMedical Congress
o Nov 28/Dec 1st SEANES 2016 Ergonomics and Human Factors Conference
• Calls for Papers
• Recent Articles and Presentations
• Future Events Listing
Gamification, Pandemics, Appropriate Technologies, Classroom Strategies, Rapid Games Prototyping, Data Visualisation, Pattern Recognition, Robot Trust and Big Data Analytics
Welcome to the GAETSS August 2015 E-Newsletter. This newsletter is a mixed bag of new presentations, ideas and opportunities that have arisen over the last month during a trip to Asia for 3 conference events.
Best Techh - Navigating the Digital Frontier for a Connected FutureMuhammadAli822726
Welcome to "Best Techh," your ultimate guidebook to navigate the vast and exciting world of technology. As technology continues to shape our lives, it's essential to stay informed and empowered to make the best choices.
At Best Techh, we offer a diverse range of categories, including News, Tech, Reviews, Smart Home, Blogs, Stories, Gaming, Accessories and Tools, and Gadgets and Devices.
Join us on this transformative journey as we delve into the depths of innovation, uncover fascinating stories, and equip you with the knowledge to embrace a connected future. Visit https://besttechh.com/ to embark on your adventure.
April 2015 GAETSS Newsletter Big Ideas for a Disruptive FutureDavid Wortley
Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing & Social Media
Are we Creating God in our own Likeness?
Welcome to the GAETSS April 2015 E-Newsletter. In this issue I continue the theme of looking at the impact of disruptive technologies on business and society.
• Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing & Social Media – Implications for Mankind’s Future
• What’s the Big Idea – Societal Fission or Fusion?
• IORMA Interview with Pandora Mather-Lees
• Can Technology Innovation build Community Social and Economic Wealth?
• Featured Upcoming Events
o April 18-20 Emerging Infotech 2015 – Shenzhen, China
o April 27-30 Bangkok International Digital Content – Bangkok, Thailand
o June 4 Connected Life Conference – Oxford University, UK
• Featured Recent Events
o Westminster Health Forum Review
• Calls for Papers
• Recent Articles and Presentations
• Future Events Listing
The Gamified Well-being for all Ages paper was co-written by Lucia Pannese and Antonio Ascolese of Imaginary and david Wortley of GAETSS.
This paper explores the role of technology and gamification strategies in addressing serious societal health issues by providing tools and practices which support healthy ageing (thereby reducing the cost of care for the elderly). These tools and practices also provide an infrastructure and ecosystem that enables effective care and rehabilitation to take place in a home environment with more cost effective patient management from remote medical professionals. This paper emphasises the importance and cost effectiveness of preventative healthcare based on influencing patient lifestyle behaviours, awareness and understanding and the value of citizen empowerment in personal health management.
The paper is based on the experiences of major European projects Rehab@Home, Pegaso and Doremi where the author’s company has been developing technology tools and gamified applications to improve physical and mental wellbeing for ages from teenagers to the elderly.
Gamification and Enabling Technologies April NewsletterDavid Wortley
This Newsletter's topics include Kings of Gamification, Wearable Technologies, Digital Health Initiatives, Robotic Drones, Technology and Society, Creative Industry Roadmaps, Upcoming Conferences
The King is Dead – Long Live the King !!
Items
• Developments in Wearable Technologies
• East Midlands Medilink Digital Health Special Interest Group (SIG)
• Robotic Drones
• Immersive Camera Technologies
• Technology and Society Conference
• Creative Industries Roadmap
• Ted-X Leicester
• Review of Recent Conferences and Exhibitions
o Medicon 2016 Pafos, Greece
• Featured Upcoming Events
o April 21/22 Asia Pacific Medical Simulations 2016, Kuala Lumpur
o April 27-29 Bangkok International Digital Content
o June 17-19 6th Annual Digital Medicine Academic Meeting of Chinese Medical Association
o July 7/8 International Symposium on Digital Earth (ISDE)
o July 28/29 Thaisim
o Sept 7/9 VS Games 2016
o Sept 23/24 Singapore Health and BioMedical Congress
o Nov 28/Dec 1st SEANES 2016 Ergonomics and Human Factors Conference
• Calls for Papers
• Recent Articles and Presentations
• Future Events Listing
Gamification, Pandemics, Appropriate Technologies, Classroom Strategies, Rapid Games Prototyping, Data Visualisation, Pattern Recognition, Robot Trust and Big Data Analytics
Welcome to the GAETSS August 2015 E-Newsletter. This newsletter is a mixed bag of new presentations, ideas and opportunities that have arisen over the last month during a trip to Asia for 3 conference events.
Best Techh - Navigating the Digital Frontier for a Connected FutureMuhammadAli822726
Welcome to "Best Techh," your ultimate guidebook to navigate the vast and exciting world of technology. As technology continues to shape our lives, it's essential to stay informed and empowered to make the best choices.
At Best Techh, we offer a diverse range of categories, including News, Tech, Reviews, Smart Home, Blogs, Stories, Gaming, Accessories and Tools, and Gadgets and Devices.
Join us on this transformative journey as we delve into the depths of innovation, uncover fascinating stories, and equip you with the knowledge to embrace a connected future. Visit https://besttechh.com/ to embark on your adventure.
The GAETSS Gamification and Enabling Technologies Strategic Solutions July 2014 E Newsletter - Our ambitious aim is to establish GAETSS as a world leader in the understanding and use
of the fast emerging technologies which influence and shape the world we live in.
Our mission is to help shape the future of business and society
through the application of best practices for human development and motivation
This year’s SXSW Interactive was bigger than ever, with over 33,000 attendees and hundreds of panels and events. Our latest report explores key themes from the ballooning festival, from innovations in sustainability to the new frontier of artificial intelligence and virtual immortality. The report features on-the-ground insights, brand examples and interviews with experts from tech and academia.
Artificial Intelligence A Study of Automation, and Its Impact on Data Scienceijtsrd
AI is changing the exceptionally nature of work and information science is no special case. Will the more high demand specialized aptitudes of nowadays be required ten a long time from presently. How will the information science teach advance to meet the trade needs of a commercial center with ever increasing applications of AI. Mussaratjahan Korpali | Akshata Walikar | Kaveri Parshuram Vijapur "Artificial Intelligence: A Study of Automation, and Its Impact on Data Science" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-2 , February 2022, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd49316.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/electrical-engineering/49316/artificial-intelligence-a-study-of-automation-and-its-impact-on-data-science/mussaratjahan-korpali
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We are living through a fundamental transformation in the way we work. Automation and
‘thinking machines’ are replacing human tasks and jobs, and changing the skills that organisations
are looking for in their people. These momentous changes raise huge organisational, talent and
HR challenges – at a time when business leaders are already wrestling with unprecedented risks,
disruption and political and societal upheaval.
The First of Me! Insights from the Future of Digital at SxSW 2019Inês Almeida
What does the title of a corny Hoobastank song have to do with SXSW 2019 takeaways? Absolutely everything. In this talk, we will explore the next frontier in personalisation—the trends, benefits and potential unintended consequences of Relevancy 2.0. Then we will focus on what organisations must do now to finally put the personal back into personalisation.
Next 2013: Innovation and The Future (Post Conference Overview)Bernard Moon
Conference discussing the creative economy, innovation and the future. SparkLabs focuses on cultivating and empowering Korean and other startups to go global. In the same spirit, SparkLabs wants to bring the best minds and most innovative people to Korea. NEXT 2013 was energizing, empowering and insightful for its attendees. It was held in Seoul on June 14th, 2013.
This thought-provoking article delves into the ever-expanding influence of artificial intelligence (AI) and its profound impact on our lives. The narrative follows two data science graduates as they navigate the evolving job market, where AI-driven automation threatens to reshape industries and redefine the role of human labor. From Hollywood's creative unrest to the growing presence of AI in corporate spheres, the article explores the potential benefits and challenges of AI integration. Additionally, it contemplates the "ratchet effect" and how culture shapes human survival, while pondering the implications of AI's accelerating capabilities. The article concludes with an introspective confession, highlighting the delicate balance between embracing AI's potential and safeguarding the essence of human ingenuity in a rapidly transforming world.
Experience the power of modern advancements in your business with our emerging technology services. We provide innovative solutions using niche technologies. Colan- Infotech provides emerging technology services to achieve your business goals faster.
Jim Brazell has 27 years of experience in education, technology and business innovation. As president of VentureRamp Inc., he serves entrepreneurial, industrial, academic and government clients globally. To learn more check out eXtreme start-ups.
Over the past decade, his work includes: supporting the formation of the Austin-San Antonio Corridor, accelerating one dozen high technology start-up companies; catalyzing regional and international high technology initiatives; performing technology forecasts for the State of Texas; designing video games for major military commands and civilian workforce initiatives; and advocating for TEAMS and classical contemporary education in school reform.
A technology forecaster and strategist, Jim's message is that innovation is the key to education, workforce, and economic development goals in the 21st Century. His work in K-12 schools, community colleges, and universities includes facilitating design of new formal and informal learning programs, leading teacher professional development, and dissemination of best practices. Jim is a member of the Thornburg Center for Professional Development and he is IDEAS Orlando’s STEM consultant. Jim has led public policy, leadership training, and teacher professional development in STEM for a decade. In education, workforce, and economic development, his analysis of the changing nature of work, technology trends, and regional economic development strategy have influenced public policy nationally.
In 2014, Jim provided input to the: Office of Science and technology Policy Request for Information to create "Pull Machanisms" for Advanced Learning Technologies and the Texas Legislative Budget Board on the topic of STEM. In 2009, Jim and a team from the Society for Design and Process Science submitted comments that were read publicly to the President's Council of Advisors for Science and technology, a body composed of members of the National Academies of Science. The comments related to the vocation of STEM and the importance of Career and Technical education in the context of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
In 2008, the essay, "The Bellwether Sounds," was one of the first public voices proclaiming the need for the people to recognize the importance of science and technology to U.S. global competitiveness and security. Co-authored with support from General Robert F. McDermott, the founding academic dean of the U.S. Air Force Academy and Col. Francis X. Kane, Ph.D., military father of the Global Positioning System (GPS), the essay was the first public mention of a virtual Sputnik Moment in the context of social, political, and historical exigencies.
Featured interview - Pedro Diezma, CEO at Zerintia TechnologiesNigel Wright Group
Nigel Wright caught up with Pedro Diezma: author, explorer,
motivational coach and technology innovator, to talk about the
role his firm Zerintia is playing in the development of cutting
edge Wearable Technology. He also chats about his passion
for personal development and his adventures in Mongolia
searching for Genghis Khan's tomb.
ISDM February 2022 E-Newsletter
Digital Therapeutics, AI, Virtual Reality, Nutrition and Healthy Ageing
Digital Therapeutics and Immersive Technologies
Digital Health, Nutrition and Healthy Ageing
Tripp Digital Therapeutics Virtual Reality
CAR-T Therapies Webinar
How AI is Enhancing Personal Development IORMA Webinar
Hospitals, Technology and the Patient IORMA Webinar
Strengthening Health Systems in Africa Zenith Global Health Conference
Royal Society of Medicine Upcoming Webinars
Digital Medicine Journal Special Edition
Future Events Program and Speaker Invitations
As we are approaching an end to the restrictions associated with COVID-19, it seems a good time to reflect on the disruptions and focus on how technology might be applied to avoid the same situation happening again. It is almost inevitable, in my opinion, that our pre-COVID lifestyles and travel/mobility will almost certainly lead to future pandemics and whilst the lessons learnt in fast-tracking clinical research and development of new drugs and vaccines will help to mitigate the situation, it does not alter the pressing need to shift focus from cure to prevention.
Digital Health and Digital Therapeutics technologies can help to protect the future sustainability of public health services through personal physical and mental health management whilst Digital Medicine will enable early detection of clinical problems and a range of innovative new solutions for cures.
This month’s E-Newsletter includes details of previous and upcoming events where the focus has been on addressing some of the challenges of preventative healthcare, especially in the area of the Ageing Society. Links to archived presentations and future events are included and we hope you will enjoy the past presentations and register for some of the upcoming events.
Digital therapeutics and immersive technologies Bournemouth UniversityDavid Wortley
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The presentation includes examples of digital therapeutic applications for neuro- rehabilitation, gamified exercise using consumer VR devices and support for dementia sufferers through digital memories.
The presentation was delivered at the new Faculty for Health and Social Sciences at Bournemouth University.
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Global Health and sustainable improvements in the
well‑being of humans are seriously threatened by two
societal phenomena.
The aging society
Across the globe, falling birth rates and increased life
expectancies have led to significant increases in the
percentage of citizens aged over 65 years compared
to the younger working population. The increased
life expectancies have, at least in part, been a result of
improvements in health care, and the diagnosis and
treatment of diseases and medical conditions that have
traditionally caused premature death.
Impact of lifestyle and medical advances on
causes of death
Medical advances have all but eradicated many of the traditional
causes of death from communicable diseases with a
consequent growth in morbidity resulting from lifestyle
choices and behaviors.
The issue with lifestyle‑related conditions is the behaviors
such as sedentary lifestyles and poor diets adopted early
in life have a major and cumulative effect in later life
resulting in diabetes and cardiovascular problems which
require often expensive interventions and high levels of
cost to public health services.
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Digital technologies have undoubtedly had a major
impact on medicine both in diagnostics and treatment.
Modern digital scanning, artificial intelligence, big
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of the human body and enabled early detection of
medical conditions but also they have contributed
to increasingly more targeted and personalized
interventions.
However, set against these positive benefits of digital
medicine and health technologies is the impact of
technologies which reduce the daily physical and cognitive
challenges that have throughout history constantly
exercised our bodies and minds and in the process, given
us the active lifestyles needed to maintain health and
well‑being...........
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The digital technologies which will have the biggest impact on global health will not have been designed by or for medical professionals
Consumer technologies, sometime referred to as “general” technologies are being applied across almost all sectors of business and society for purposes which were not originally envisaged or intended. The health sector is a good example in which all of the technologies shown below are now being applied for health and well-being :-
• Smartphones
• Fitness Trackers
• Whatsapp and WeChat
• Virtual Reality Headsets
• Panoramic Cameras
• Artificial Intelligence
• Sensors
With the possible exception of fitness trackers, none of these technologies were developed by or for medical professionals. There are some profound implications, not only for the future of healthcare but also for the roles and responsibilities of health professionals and citizens. The graph below shows how digital technologies for health are shifting from expensive, stand-alone, proprietary technologies to smart, connected, consumer technologies.
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Gamification has been described as the use of game mechanics in non-game contexts. This makes the assumption that there is some differentiation between games and other everyday activities. Whilst the above definition seems intuitively understandable because it somehow implies that games allow “risk-free, trial and error” development that is missing in work or other situations, I believe that every human activity should be viewed as a game if we are to develop the skills and understanding to apply Gamification strategies successfully.
The first point to make in the argument that games are an essential part of every human activity is that we frequently use the words “games” and “players” in “non-game” contexts. Examples include “BP is a major player in the oil industry” or “He/she is playing mind-games”. I have heard the expression “benign manipulation” used to describe gamification but the reality is that we all use gamification skills every day of our lives in order to have some control or influence over our lives.
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7th International Conference on Cartography Live 360 Stream
ISAGA 2018 Conference Review
Next generation games based learning with virtual reality and 360 camera tech...David Wortley
This is a presentation covering Gamification, Storytelling and the role of 360 degree imaging technologies to develop gamified learning experiences and tools for debriefing.
DIT Asean Trade Mission KL Masterclass on 360 Immersive Learning TechnologiesDavid Wortley
This is the Powerpoint presentation used for the Storytelling, Gamification and 360 Immersive Learning Technologies workshop held at the Doubletree by Hilton Conference Centre in Kuala Lumpur and organised by Training Gateway in partnership with DIT and the local Britis Embassy
Immersive Technologies and Location-based Social and Economic DevelopmentDavid Wortley
This is a copy of the presentation delivered at the 7th International Conference on Cartography & GIS held in Sozopol in Bulgaria. It charts the disruptive impact of 360 degree technologies on Map Making and Geographical Information Systems
Transfer to immortality - A Sustainable Singularity Solution ?David Wortley
I delivered this presentation at the Sci-Fi 2018 conference organised by Eurosis and taken place at the Novotel in Bruges. It considers the potential reality of Singularity and the option of immortality through a human/machine blend. The presentation describes legislation to protect environmental resources in which humans have to be put to sleep on their 100th birthday in a scenario which combines transfer of all your human experiences, relationships, traits and knowledge into an avatar who is paired with the chosen "love of your life" by a mixture of AI, your emotions and a global audience who can share your life memories and feelings and vote for a person. It challenges by example to imagine what memories the audience would retrieve on their last day.
360in360 Partnership, Sponsorship and Investment OpportunitiesDavid Wortley
With a planned start date of April 2018 for the 360in360 Digital Heritage Roadshow Workshops, 360in360 Immersive Experiences is pleased to announce plans for strategic partnerships, sponsorships and investment opportunities for identified stakeholders in a digital heritage ecosystem built around multiple win-win relationships enabled by digital technologies.
PHP Frameworks: I want to break free (IPC Berlin 2024)Ralf Eggert
In this presentation, we examine the challenges and limitations of relying too heavily on PHP frameworks in web development. We discuss the history of PHP and its frameworks to understand how this dependence has evolved. The focus will be on providing concrete tips and strategies to reduce reliance on these frameworks, based on real-world examples and practical considerations. The goal is to equip developers with the skills and knowledge to create more flexible and future-proof web applications. We'll explore the importance of maintaining autonomy in a rapidly changing tech landscape and how to make informed decisions in PHP development.
This talk is aimed at encouraging a more independent approach to using PHP frameworks, moving towards a more flexible and future-proof approach to PHP development.
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.
Generative AI Deep Dive: Advancing from Proof of Concept to ProductionAggregage
Join Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks, in this new session where he'll share a practical framework to transform Gen AI prototypes into impactful products! He'll delve into the complexities of data collection and management, model selection and optimization, and ensuring security, scalability, and responsible use.
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/
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.
Accelerate your Kubernetes clusters with Varnish CachingThijs Feryn
A presentation about the usage and availability of Varnish on Kubernetes. This talk explores the capabilities of Varnish caching and shows how to use the Varnish Helm chart to deploy it to Kubernetes.
This presentation was delivered at K8SUG Singapore. See https://feryn.eu/presentations/accelerate-your-kubernetes-clusters-with-varnish-caching-k8sug-singapore-28-2024 for more details.
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.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
Topics covered:
Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Smart TV Buyer Insights Survey 2024 by 91mobiles.pdf91mobiles
91mobiles recently conducted a Smart TV Buyer Insights Survey in which we asked over 3,000 respondents about the TV they own, aspects they look at on a new TV, and their TV buying preferences.
State of ICS and IoT Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 previewPrayukth K V
The IoT and OT threat landscape report has been prepared by the Threat Research Team at Sectrio using data from Sectrio, cyber threat intelligence farming facilities spread across over 85 cities around the world. In addition, Sectrio also runs AI-based advanced threat and payload engagement facilities that serve as sinks to attract and engage sophisticated threat actors, and newer malware including new variants and latent threats that are at an earlier stage of development.
The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
Download the full report from here:
https://sectrio.com/resources/ot-threat-landscape-reports/sectrio-releases-ot-ics-and-iot-security-threat-landscape-report-2024/
Le nuove frontiere dell'AI nell'RPA con UiPath Autopilot™UiPathCommunity
In questo evento online gratuito, organizzato dalla Community Italiana di UiPath, potrai esplorare le nuove funzionalità di Autopilot, il tool che integra l'Intelligenza Artificiale nei processi di sviluppo e utilizzo delle Automazioni.
📕 Vedremo insieme alcuni esempi dell'utilizzo di Autopilot in diversi tool della Suite UiPath:
Autopilot per Studio Web
Autopilot per Studio
Autopilot per Apps
Clipboard AI
GenAI applicata alla Document Understanding
👨🏫👨💻 Speakers:
Stefano Negro, UiPath MVPx3, RPA Tech Lead @ BSP Consultant
Flavio Martinelli, UiPath MVP 2023, Technical Account Manager @UiPath
Andrei Tasca, RPA Solutions Team Lead @NTT Data
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.
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.
Encryption in Microsoft 365 - ExpertsLive Netherlands 2024
The Future of Business June 2015 GAETSS E-Newsletter
1. June 2015
The Future of Business and Society
Welcome tothe GAETSS June 2015 E-Newsletter. The lasttwomonthshasseena lotof activityandmy returnto the UK to focus
on the developmentof opportunitieswithinEurope.Readersof thisnewsletter cangeta 30% discountonan excitingnew book
featuring60 worldexpertsonthe impactof technologyonbusinessandsociety.Detailsof how toclaimthe discountfororde rs
placedbefore June 23rd
are shown here.
The Future of BusinessandSociety
Is GamificationanArtor Science or Both?
The Disruptive MediaLearningLab(DMLL)
TotemLearning– Welders& Leaders
SubconsciousLearningviaGamesandSocial Media
Disruptive TechnologiesforMilitaryRecruitmentandTraining
NeuroskyHealthandWellbeingTechnologyforMindand Body
FeaturedRecentEvents
o The K-WaterChallenge FinalsinDaejeon,Korea
o APAN WebinaronLifestyleTechnologiestotackle ChildhoodObesity
o EmergingInfotechConference inShenzhen,China
o BangkokInternational DigitalContent Festival Trade Convention
o MedilinkInnovationDay,Nottingham
o GaminomicsConference,London
o Future of BusinessBookLaunch,London
FeaturedUpcomingEvents
o June 20th
& 23rd
Future of BusinessSeminars
o August10-11 Thaisim2015, Bangkok
o August11-14 SeriousGamesConference,Singapore
o October5-9 Digital Earth2015
CallsforPapers
RecentArticlesandPresentations
Future EventsListing
The Future of Business and Society
Rohit Talwar at The Future of Business Book Launch
Disruptive technologiesthatare transformingthe waywe live andworkare fastmaturingand destinedtotransformbusinessand
societyinunprecedentedways. Thismonththere are 3publicationshighlightedinthisnewsletterinwhichIhave writtenchapters
on the impactof technologyonhealth,educationanddefence/security.Inall these chaptersthereare bothopportunitiesand
dangersinthe way these developmentsare acceleratingtocreate questionsaboutourfuture evolutionasa speciesonthispl anet.
Readersof thisnewslettercangeta 30% discountoncopiesof “The Future of Business”bookthatwas launchedonJune 11th
in
London(see followingarticles).
To obtaina 30% discount on the listprice of the book,visit the FastFuture Publishingsite,andapplythe code dw1in the coupon
code box duringcheckout.Thiscode remainsvalid until June 23rd.
Is Gamification an Art or Science or Both?
The recentsad deathof JohnNash,the man behindthe film“BeautifulMind”whichstarredRussell Crowe bringsintofocusthe
relationshipbetweenArtandScience.Nash’smostcelebratedworkwasbasedongame theory.He was able torepresentin
mathematical formthe dynamicsof humanrivalrywhichisatthe heartof our humanity.
However,if we analyse whatattributesdefine the world’sbestsportspersonalitiesingamessuchassoccer, snooker,cricket and
golf we can considertheirskillsintermsof an abilitytotranslate physical andmathematical formulaeintoresults.A topsnooker
playerusesangles,spinandmomentumineveryshot.Golf professionalshave toaccountforthe windandthe resistance and
contoursof grass surfaces.Cricketplayersuse weatherconditionstoswingthe ball andtimingtoscore runs.All of these abilities
couldbe regardedas interpretationsof scientificformulae andyetwe understandablysee the mastersof these gamesasartistsor
wizardsable toconjure the impossible,heroeswhotranscendsporttoan extradimension.
It isthe challengesandskillsof gameswhichengage humanbeingsasplayersorspectatorsandinfluenceourbehaviours,
passions,perceptionsanddevelopmentinwayswhichfew otherhumanactivitiescan hope toachieve.Gamesare activitieswhich
are enteredintovoluntarilyandbasedonintrinsicmotivation –the pleasure,enjoymentandemotionsgeneratedbyour
involvement.Asthe rapidlydevelopingdisruptiveandubiquitoustechnologiesincreasinglygive usinstantaccesstoproductsand
serviceswhichmeetourdailyneeds,sothe physical andmental challengesof life are dramaticallyreducing.We have fewerand
fewerjobswhichrequire hardmanual effortand,inthe 21st
century,there will be arapiddecline inthe numberof jobswhich
require mental effort.Machinesandartificial intelligence are providingsuperiorandmore costeffectivesolutionstoactivitiesthat
were once mankind’ssole domain.
All thisposesthe questionof mankind’sfuture. Will machinesandartificial intelligencetriggeradecline inmankind’sphysical and
mental capacityor will ourhumanityfindwaystoextendanddevelopourcapacityinwayswhichmachinesandcomputersmay
nevertrulycompete.Ourphysical andmental superioritymayhave beenovertakenbytechnologybuthumanshave soulsand
sensitivitiesbothphysical andemotionalthatare so far beyondthe domainof technology.
Thisbringsus back to ask whetherGamification,whichreliesonknownandprovenfactorstoengage andinfluencehuman
development,isascience oran art. Are those individualswhoare the mostsuccessful atshapingandinfluencingthe worldw e live
inscientistsorartistsor are theyan indefinableamalgamof artand science?
My ownviewis thatGamificationisamagical blendof science andart that few people are genuinelyblessedwith –those Games
Masters of Societywho,intheirchosenfield,are like the sportinggeniuseswe admire andfollow,instinctivelyable toassess
situationsimmediatelyandact witha mathematical precisionandcomplexitythatonlyhumanscanhope to reproduce.
2. The Disruptive Media Learning Lab (DMLL)
I had the pleasure of visitingSylvesterArnab,one of myformercolleaguesfromthe SeriousGamesInstitute atCoventry
University.Sylvesternowworksata newinitiativeatthe university,the Disruptive MediaLearningLab(DMLL) where theyare
involvedinmanydifferentinitiativestoresearchthe impactof technologyonlearninganddevelopment.The DMLL organises
frequentevents toshare theirwork.To learnmore,visittheirwebsite at http://dmll.org.uk/.
Totem Learning – Welders & Leaders
Whilstvisitingthe DMLL,I tookthe opportunitytocatchup withRichardSmith,Headof TotemLearningbasedonthe Coventry
TechnologyPark.TotemLearningare one of the mostestablishedseriousgamesdevelopersinthe UKwithan impressiveportfolio
of applicationswhichrange froma virtual realityenvironmentthatrealisticallysimulatesthe weldingprocessandsafelyandcost
effectivelytrainswelderstodevelopthe skillsneededinwhatisa difficultandpotentiallydangerousjobtomulti player serious
gamesthat testout leadershipskillsandcanbe usedto assessand developfuture leaders.Formore details,visitthe Totem
Learningwebsite at http://www.totemlearning.com/
Subconscious Learning via Games and Social Media
Last month,Springerlaunchedanewbookon SubconsciousLearningviaSocial MediaandGamesin whichIwas one of the editors
as well ascontributingachapter on gamesbasedlearning.Youcan learnmore andorder the bookat
http://www.springer.com/gb/book/9789812874078
Disruptive Technologies for Military Recruitment and Training
Defence Global Article
I have beena regularcontributortoBarclay Media’spublicationsonHealthanddefence.Lastmonthone of myarticleswas
publishedinDefence Global.The article “Disruptive TechnologiesforMilitaryRecruitmentand Training” examinesthe role that
the Defence andSecuritysector hasplayedinshapingthe use of technologybyciviliansandhow the defence andsecuritysector
isnow usingtechnologiesdevelopedforcivilianuse.Toaccessthe publication,visitthe BarclayMediasite at
http://www.barclaymedia.uk.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=46&Itemid=29&lang=en
Neurosky Health and Wellbeing Technology for Mind and Body
Neurosky Web Page – Mind and Body Quantified
WhilstvisitingKoreainApril,Ihadthe pleasure of meetingJonglin Jin,the Founderof Neurosky,withwhomIhada longstanding
relationshipatthe SeriousGamesInstitute basedontheirbrainwave technology.Neuroskyhave now expandedthe portfolioof
productsto include sensortechnologyforbothbodyandmindand I am currentlyroadtestingthe LifeBeatbraceletwhich
incorporatesECG sensors.Tolearnmore aboutNeurosky,visit www.neurosky.com
3. Featured Recent Events
The K-Water Eco Challenge Finals in Daejeon, Korea
The K-Water Challenge Winning Team from Taiwan
The finalsof the K-WaterEco Challengewere heldinKoreainApril. The challenge wasacompetitionforschoolsinAsiadesigned
to raise awarenessof environmental issuesaroundwaterandsustainabledevelopment.Winningteamsfromeachcountrytook
part inworkshopsinDaejeonwhere eachteamof twoschool childrenhada challenge todesignagame concept.These concepts,
complete withgraphicswere presentedinDaejeonandthe best3 teamshad an opportunitytopresenttheirideasatthe World
Water Forum.
As one of the panel of judges,Iwas extremelyimpressedbythe qualityof the presentationsfromsuchyoungchildren.For m ore
detailsof the eventsee http://www.unescobkk.org/news/article/playing-for-change-k-water-eco-challenge-camp-2015/ .
Photosfromthe Eco Challenge Singapore eventheldatthe SuntechCoventionCentre are available at
https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidwortley/sets/72157650658001637 andfor the DaejeonEco Challenge campandworkshop
at https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidwortley/sets/72157651496760780.
Imagesfromthe World WaterForum FinalsinDaeguare postedat
https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidwortley/sets/72157651926182761
APAN Webinar on Lifestyle Technologies to tackle Childhood Obesity
Webinar Screen
The trip to Koreaalsogave me an opportunitytopresentmythoughtsonthe use of lifestyletechnologiestotackle childhood
obesity.The webinarincludeddetailsof EuropeanprojectsIaminvolvedinthroughthe ItalianSeriousGamespartnershipwith
Imaginary,includingPegaso( http://www.pegasof4f.eu/) designedtotackle childhoodobesity andencourage healthyeatingas
well asincreasedphysical activityusingwearable devices.
The webinarpresentationcanbe viewedat http://www.slideshare.net/dwortley/apan-serious-games-and-childhood-obesity-
webinar-seoul-2015
Emerging Infotech Conference in Shenzhen, China
The InfoTech Conference in Shenzhen, China
I was an invitedspeakeratthe Infotechconference inShenzhen whichbroughttogetherspeakersonarange of disruptive
technologiesthatimpactbusinessandsociety.TopicsincludedCommunityInformaticsprojects inCanada,Internetof Things
strategiesandtechnologiesinIndia,Educational TechnologiesinEurope and3D printinginthe UK. Imagesfromthe conference
have beenpostedat https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidwortley/sets/72157651751404537
My presentationwasonthe Impact of EnablingTechnologiesonBusinessandEducation.Thispresentationcanbe viewedat
http://www.slideshare.net/dwortley/impact-of-gamification-and-enabling-technologies-on-business-and-society-bit-congress-
shenzhen
Bangkok International Digital Content Festival Trade Convention
Brendan Harkin of X-Media Lab at the BIDC Festival Trade Convention
The Bangkok InternationalDigital Content Festival Trade Conventionbroughttogetherexpertrepresentativesfrominternational
creative industriestotake partin an intensivetwodaybusinessmatchingeventatthe CentaraGrand Conference Centre in
Bangkok.AlongwithinvitedcolleagueswhichincludedIvanBoofromSingapore andBrendanHarkinof the X-MediaLab,I hada
seriesof 30 minute introductorymeetingswithrepresentativesfromcreative industriesinThailandlookingforpartnerships with
othercompaniesacrossthe globe.Iwas veryimpressedbythe qualityof workandinnovationfromall the companiesImet.You
can finddetailsof the eventat http://www.bangkokdc.com/ andimagesat
https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidwortley/sets/72157651820884628
Companiesseekingoff-shore creative developersacrossall formsof mediacan contact me for introductionstocompanieswith
specificskillsingame development,animationanddigital art.
4. Medilink Innovation Day, Nottingham
Medilink CEO Dr Darren Clark Welcome Presentation
I attendedthe MedilinkInnovationDayheldatthe BelfryinNottinghamtoinvestigate partnershipopportunitiesandtonetwork
withdelegatesinvolvedininnovative productsinhealthcare.The eventwashostedbyTV presenterSue Nelsonandculminated in
a gala dinnerandAwardsceremonyfor the mostinnovative EastMidlandscompanies.The eventalsoincludedaseriesof
“soapbox”presentationswhichgave small companiesanopportunitytopromote theirproductsandservices.Youcanviewthe
eventprogramme at http://www.medilinkem.com/events/innovation-day-2015/programme .Ihave alsopostedimagesfromthe
conference anditsassociatedexhibitionat https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidwortley/sets/72157654502204425
Gaminomics Conference, London
Sebastian Deterding of Code Conduct Keynote Presentation
The Gaminomics2015 eventorganisedbyPlaygenatthe CavendishConference Centre inLondononJune 11th
wasa brilliant
collectionof leadingfiguresfromthe worldof Gamificationanditprovidedme withanopportunitytoruna practi cal workshopon
the use of Gamificationinworkshopsandice breakersessions.KamStar,the CEO of Playgenintroducedthe eventinhisusual
relaxedandprofessional style before handingoverthe SebastianDeterdingwhosekeynote presentationwasentitled “Will the
Real Mary PoppinsStandUp?”.His presentationwasanengagingandeffectiveillustrationof twodifferentapproachesto
Gamificationusingextractsfromthe filmMaryPoppinsinwhichthe leadcharacterhasto persuade the childreninhercare to do
thingstheydon’twantto do. The firstexample wasbasedonthe song“A spoonful of Sugarhelpsthe Medicine godown”where
the incentive of aspoonful of sugaras an extrinsicmotivatorpersuadedthe childtotake medicine.Sebastianlikenedthis
approach to the “Chocolate coatedbroccoli”argumentadoptedbyfartoo manypeople whodonotunderstandGamification
properly.
Thiscontrasts withhowshe got the childrentocleanuptheirroomsby findingan elementof funinany activitywhichcaninject
intrinsicmotivationintothe activity.Toviewimagesfromthe eventsee
https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidwortley/sets/72157653990422068 andfor detailsof the GamificationWorkshopoptionsgo
to http://www.davidwortley.com/workshop.html
Future of Business Book Launch, London
Rohit Talwar’s Introductory Presentation
The Launch of the Future of Businesse-Book versionwasheldonHMS PresidentatVictoriaEmbankment,Londononthe evening
of June 11th
. The shipwaspackedwithdelegatestohearpresentationsaboutthe Future of Workfollowedbyastunningandeye -
openingsetof futurologistpresenterswhohadcontributedchapterstothisbook.RohitTalwarisone of the most respected
authoritiesonthe impactof technologyonbusinessandsocietyandhe hasbroughttogetherthe thoughtsof global expertsfrom
manysectorsand disciplines.Myownchapterinthe bookison the impactof wearable technologiesonpersonal health
management.The E-BookLaunchisbeingfollowedby twofurtherevents inLondononJune 20th
and 23rd
.
Please take advantage of the 30% discountwhichisonlyavailableuntil June 23rd
.
Featured Upcoming Events
June 20th
& 23rd
Future of Business Seminars
There are twoupcomingeventsthatfeature some of the futurologistexpertswhohave contributedchapterstoRohitTalwar’s
Book.I am pleasedtobe one of the speakersatthe eventonthe afternoonof SaturdayJune 20th
at BirbeckCollege inLondon.For
detailsof these eventssee :-
June 20th
- The Future of BusinessMeetupatBirbeckCollege,TorringtonPlace,Londonfrom14:00 to 17:00
http://www.meetup.com/FutureScapes/events/223126205/
June 23rd
- DancingwithDisruptionMeetup atOsborne Clark,LondonWall,Londonfrom18:00 to 21:30
http://www.meetup.com/FutureScapes/events/223126897/
I hope to see youat one of these events
August 10-11 Thaisim2015, Bangkok
The ThaisimConference onGamesandSimulationsforASEAN Educationisamuch anticipatedannual eventforme asitbrings
togethersome of the bestpractitionersof games-basedlearninginaconference whichalwayshaswonderful culturalexperiences
and excellenthospitality.TolearnaboutThaisimandto registerforthe conference goto http://www.thaisim.org/ts15/ts15.htm
I will be one of the keynote presenterstalkingaboutGamificationineducationpractices.
August 11-14 SeriousGames Conference, Singapore
FollowingonfromandslightlyoverlappingThaisimisthe SeriousGamesConferenceinSingapore where Iwill alsobe deliveringa
presentationonhealthcare technologiesandgamificationThe website forthe conference isat
http://2015conf.seriousgamesconference.org/
October 5-9 Digital Earth2015, Halifax, NovaScotia
Towards aOne-World Visionforthe Blue Planet
Digital Earth concernsthe integrateduse of digital technologiestomonitor,map,model,andmanage our planet’senvironments.
The Digital Earth visionwasfirstproposedbyAl Gore in1998, and has evolvedtokeeppace withrapiddevelopmentsinearth-
sensing,cloudcomputing,andBigData. ISDE nowespousesamore dynamicview of Digital Earthas the digital nervoussystemof
the globe,usingsensornetworksandsituation-aware systemstoinforminreal-time abouteventsonorclose tothe Earth’s
surface.
At Digital Earth 2015 up to 1,000 scientists,engineers,technologists,andenvironmentalmanagersfromaroundthe worldwill
meetto share concepts,researchfindings,technologies,andpractical applicationsrelatingtothe Digital Earthvision.Our
conference willinclude themesfromthe entire spectrumof the Digital Earthvision,andwill highlightapplicationsrelatedtoNova
Scotianexpertiseinoceanandatmosphericsciences.
RegisterforISDE 2015 at http://digitalearth2015.ca/
Calls for Papers
5. Belowisa selectionof currentcallsforPapers,Posters andArticlesthatmaybe of interest:-
HaPoC 3: ThirdInternational Conference forthe HistoryandPhilosophy of Computing
8 -- 11 October,2015, Pisa
http://www.hapoc2015.di.unipi.it
The DHST commission forthe historyandphilosophyof computing(www.hapoc.org) ishappytoannounce the thirdHAPOC
conference.The seriesaimsatcreatingan interdisciplinaryfocusoncomputing,stimulatingadialogue betweenthe historicaland
philosophical viewpoints.Tothisend,the conference hopestobringtogetherresearchersinterestedinthe historical
developmentsof computing,aswell asthose reflectingonthe sociological andphilosophical issuesspringingfrom the rise and
ubiquityof computingmachinesinthe contemporarylandscape.Inthe pasteditions,the conference hassuccessfullypresented a
varietyof voices,contributingtothe creationof a fruitful dialoguebetweenresearcherswithdifferentbackgroundsand
sensibilities.
For HaPoC 2015 we welcome contributionsfromhistoriansandphilosophersof computingaswell asfromphilosophicallyaware
computerscientistsandmathematicians.Topicsinclude butare notlimitedto
• HistoryandPhilosophyof Computation(interpretationof the Church-Turingthesis;modelsof computation;
logical/mathematical foundationsof computerscience;informationtheory...)
• HistoryandPhilosophyof Programming(classesof programminglanguages;philosophical statusof programming...)
• HistoryandPhilosophyof the Computer(fromcalculatingmachinestothe future of the computer;userinterfaces;abstract
architectures...)
• HistoryandEpistemologyof the use of Computinginthe sciences(simulationvs.modelisation;computer-assistedproofs;
linguistics...)
• Computingandthe Arts:historical andconceptual issues(temporalityindigital art;narrationininteractive artwork...)
• Social,ethical andpedagogical aspectsof Computing(pedagogyof computerscience;algorithmsandcopyright;Internet,culture,
society...)
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GALA (GamesandLearningAlliance) Conference2015 in Rome,Italy. The Gamesand LearningAlliance conference (GALA 2015) is
an international conference dedicatedtothe science and applicationof seriousgames. The conference aimsatbringingtogether
researchers,developers,practitionersandstakeholders.The goal istoshare the state of the art of researchandmarket,analysing
the most significanttrendsanddiscussingvisionsonthe future of seriousgames. See http://www.galaconf.org/
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The 1st ICA EuropeanSymposiumon Cartography(EuroCarto2015), whichwill take place inViennaon November10-12,2015.
EuroCarto 2015 aimsto bringtogethercartographers,GIscientistsand those workinginrelateddisciplineswiththe goal of
offeringaplatform of discussion,exchange andstimulationof researchandjoinedprojects.
The call forpapersis currentlyopen.The deadline forFull papersubmissions isJune 1,2015, and workin progresssubmissionsis
June 29, 2015. High-quality submissionsare intendedtobe publishedinthe International Journal of Cartographyandinabookof
the seriesLecture NotesonGeoinformationand CartographybySpringer.More informationcanbe foundat
http://eurocarto.org/.
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SecondCall for Abstracts and Special Sessions 9th Symposiumof theInternationalSociety forDigitalEarth
DIGITAL EARTH 2015 "Towards a One-WorldVisionfortheBlue Planet"
Halifax,NS,CANADA,October5-9
Interestedcontributorsshouldsubmittheirabstractor proposal fora special sessionbyApril 17.Submissiondetailscanbe found
underthe Program menutabat digitalearth2015.ca. Abstractsand proposalswill be promptlyconsideredbythe Scientific
Program Committee
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Recent Articles and Papers
A comprehensive listof archivedarticles,presentationsandvideoscanbe accessedat my website –
http://www.davidwortley.com/listing.html
The most recentupdatesare shownbelow:-
Date Article Title Comments
Mar 2015 Artificial Intelligence,CloudComputingand
Social Media- Are we CreatingGod inour own
Likeness?
ViewArticle
In recentmonths,anumberof technologyluminarieshave
voicedconcernsaboutthe potential threatof Artificial
Intelligence,echoingthe final chapterof mybook“Gadgets
to God”. Bill Gatesisquotedas saying(1) :-
"I am inthe campthat is concerned aboutsuper
intelligence," Gatessaidinresponse to a questionabout
the existential threat posed by AI. "First,the machineswill
do a lot ofjobs for usand not be super intelligent.That
shouldbe positiveifwe manageit well. A few decades
after that, though,the intelligenceis strongenoughto be a
concern."
Mar 2015 What's the Big Idea- Societal FissionorFusion? -
ViewArticle
The internetand atomicenergyhave certainthingsin
common.Theyare man-made discoverieswhichcanbe used
for goodor evil andnow that theyhave beeninventedthere
isno goingback – we cannotun-inventeitherof them.The
difference betweennuclearenergyandthe internetisthat
our global societyseekstopreventaproliferationof nuclear
energytostop itfallingintothe wronghandswhereaswe
have made the powerof the internetaccessible tovirtually
everyone onthe planetregardlessof theirpotential usage
for goodor evil.
Upcoming Events Listing
Belowisa listof forthcomingconferences –alsoaccessible at http://www.davidwortley.com/events.html
Date Event Name / Description Location Web URL
Jun20 The Future of BusinessBookLaunch London,UK http://www.meetup.com/FutureScapes/events/223126205
/
Jun23 DancingwithDisruption –The
Future of Business
London,UK http://www.meetup.com/FutureScapes/events/223126897
/
Jun27-28 ICCE 2015 International Conference
on Creative Education
London,UK http://www.icce-conf.net/index.htm
July6-8 EDULEARN15 - International
Conference onEducationandNew
LearningTechnologies
Barcelona,Spain http://iated.org/edulearn/
July13-14 Immersive LearningResearch
Network Conference - ILRN 2015
Prague,Czech
Republic
http://immersivelrn.org/ilrn2015prague
July17-21 ISAGA/JASAG2015- the 46th ISAGA
conference |JapanAssociationof
Simulation&Gaminghosts
Kyoto,Japan http://jasag.org/isaga2015/
July22-24 9th International Conference on
ComputerGraphics,Visualization,
ComputerVisionandImage
Processing
Los Palmasde
Gran Canaria,
Spain
http://cgv-conf.org/
July24-26 WorldFuture 2015 San Francisco,
USA
http://www.wfs.org/worldfuture-2015
6. July26-27 Cloud TechnologyandComputing Macau www.ccss2015.org
Aug10-11 Thaisim2015 - Learningfrom
educational games,simulationsand
debriefingforthe AEC
Bangkok,
Thailand
http://www.thaisim.org/ts15/ts15.htm
Aug11-14 SGSC 2015 - SeriousGames
Conference
Nanyang
University,
Singapore
http://2015conf.seriousgamesconference.org/
Sept7-10 IED 2015 – Immersive Education
Initiative
Paris,France http://immersiveeducation.org/events
Sep24-25 Innovationinenvironmental
education:ICTand
intergenerationallearning
Firenze,Italy http://involenconference.com/
Oct 1-2 7th International Conference on
Science inSociety
Chicago,USA http://science-society.com/the-conference
Oct 5-9 DIGITAL EARTH 2015 "Towardsa
One-WorldVisionforthe Blue
Planet"
Halifax,Nova
Scotia
http://digitalearth2015.ca/
Oct 8-9 9th EuropeanConference onGames
BasedLearningECGBL 2015
Steinkjer,
Norway
http://academic-
conferences.org/ecgbl/ecgbl2015/ecgbl15-home.htm
Oct 20 WestminsterForum - Conference
on UK videogames:policy,funding,
technology,skillsandareasfor
growth
London,UK http://www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk/forums/book
_event.php?eid=1079
Nov3-5 WISE 2015 - WorldInnovation
SummitonEducation
Doha,Qatar http://www.wise-qatar.org/apply-attend
Nov10-11 SAIIntelligentSystemsConference
2015 (IntelliSys2015) -
London,UK http://saiconference.com/IntelliSys2015/
Dec 3-5 Segamed2015 Nice,France https://segamed.wordpress.com/editions/2015-2/edition-
2015/
Dec 11-12 GALA - Gamesand LearningAlliance
Conference
Rome,Italy http://www.galaconf.org/
Feb18-19
2016
TwelfthInternational Conference
on Technology,Knowledge,and
Society
BuenosAires,
Argentina
http://techandsoc.com/the-conference
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