This is the talk I delivered at the 56th CEPIS Council on the topic of why should IT be Green.
I started with bad news - the climate is in trouble. But then went on to the good news of all the ways IT can help mitigate, and possibly even reduce the problem.
It is a time of radical changes in the utility world. A time of disrupt, or be disrupted. In this talk I go through some evolutionary, and several revolutionary business opportunities that utilities have to help stem their falling revenues from generation.
The impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) on telcos, datacenter, and utilitiesTom Raftery
This talk describes how the Internet of Things (IoT) is causing an explosion of data, and the implications this will have on the telco, utility and data centre industries.
I explain the slides one-one in this blog post https://tomraftery.com/2016/06/07/the-internet-of-things-trends-for-the-telecoms-data-centre-and-utility-industries/
Internet of Things (IoT) and energy keynote at Tesla WorldTom Raftery
The Internet of Things means everything is now starting to become intelligent, and connected. Soon our devices will be able to listen for pricing signals on the electricity grid, and adjust their behaviour accordingly.
This shift has profound implications for grid stability, energy security, and climate change.
Internet of Things and Energy at SAP for UtilitiesTom Raftery
Electricity has an emissions problem.
The Internet of Things has the power to transform how we generate, distribute and consume electricity, helping to greatly reduce our emissions.
Utilities, if they heed this, can become climate, and customer heroes.
The convergence of the Internet of Things and EnergyTom Raftery
Climate change is wreaking havoc on our planet. Electricity generation is responsible for a large part of oue CO2 emissions. Renewable energy can help reduce the carbon footprint of energy production but it has its own problems.
The Internet of Things can play a significant part in reducing the problems associated with integrating renewables into the electricity grid.
The Internet of Things and Energy - ThingMonk 2015Tom Raftery
Solar power and storage are getting cheaper, the Internet of Things means connectivity and smarts are becoming ubiquitous, and open standards and software are poised to completely disrupt the energy industry.
Tesla World 2015 Tom Raftery How the Internet of Things can solve the biggest...Tesla World
Tom Raftery about How the Internet of Things can solve the biggest energy problems at Tesla World 2015
Disclaimer: Neither Tesla World nor Tesla Club Belgium are affiliated with Tesla Motors
It is a time of radical changes in the utility world. A time of disrupt, or be disrupted. In this talk I go through some evolutionary, and several revolutionary business opportunities that utilities have to help stem their falling revenues from generation.
The impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) on telcos, datacenter, and utilitiesTom Raftery
This talk describes how the Internet of Things (IoT) is causing an explosion of data, and the implications this will have on the telco, utility and data centre industries.
I explain the slides one-one in this blog post https://tomraftery.com/2016/06/07/the-internet-of-things-trends-for-the-telecoms-data-centre-and-utility-industries/
Internet of Things (IoT) and energy keynote at Tesla WorldTom Raftery
The Internet of Things means everything is now starting to become intelligent, and connected. Soon our devices will be able to listen for pricing signals on the electricity grid, and adjust their behaviour accordingly.
This shift has profound implications for grid stability, energy security, and climate change.
Internet of Things and Energy at SAP for UtilitiesTom Raftery
Electricity has an emissions problem.
The Internet of Things has the power to transform how we generate, distribute and consume electricity, helping to greatly reduce our emissions.
Utilities, if they heed this, can become climate, and customer heroes.
The convergence of the Internet of Things and EnergyTom Raftery
Climate change is wreaking havoc on our planet. Electricity generation is responsible for a large part of oue CO2 emissions. Renewable energy can help reduce the carbon footprint of energy production but it has its own problems.
The Internet of Things can play a significant part in reducing the problems associated with integrating renewables into the electricity grid.
The Internet of Things and Energy - ThingMonk 2015Tom Raftery
Solar power and storage are getting cheaper, the Internet of Things means connectivity and smarts are becoming ubiquitous, and open standards and software are poised to completely disrupt the energy industry.
Tesla World 2015 Tom Raftery How the Internet of Things can solve the biggest...Tesla World
Tom Raftery about How the Internet of Things can solve the biggest energy problems at Tesla World 2015
Disclaimer: Neither Tesla World nor Tesla Club Belgium are affiliated with Tesla Motors
Technology has changed the face of libraries, and is continuing to change how we work and how we deliver services to customers. This workshop introduces emerging technology trends, and how those trends are re-shaping library services. Examples of how to incorporate these emerging trends into libraries are provided. Attendees learn what trends to look for, the differences between a trend and a fad, and will have ideas on how their library can respond to emerging technology.
Technology has changed the face of libraries, and is continuing to change how we work and how we deliver services to customers. This workshop introduces emerging technology trends, and how those trends are reshaping library services. Examples are provided of how to incorporate these emerging trends into libraries. Attendees learn what trends to look for, the difference between a technology trend and a fad, and get ideas on how their library can respond to emerging technology.
Emerging technology trends in libraries for 2017David King
Technology has changed the face of libraries and is continuing to change how we work and how we deliver services to customers. This workshop introduces emerging technology trends and shows how those trends are reshaping library services. Examples are provided of how to incorporate these evolving trends into libraries. Attendees learn what trends to look for, find out the difference between a technology trend and a fad, and get ideas on how their library can respond to technology as it emerges.
Supporting Innovation and Evidence-based Communication based on Best Practice...Barry Hardy
A discussion of the importance of data management and integrity in scientific communications with an emphasis on our learning from COVID-19 and including tutorial examples and applications on current programs.
Connecting Innovatively with your CommunityDavid King
A modern library is all about making and maintaining connections. Connections to library customers, connections to community partners, and even helping some customers connect to the library and the web for the first time. All are important in today’s library. King shares examples of how libraries can use data to better connect with customers, innovative ways to create new community partnerships, and how some libraries and other organizations are using technology tools to help all customers connect to the library and to the world.
Emerging technology trends for libraries for 2017David King
Technology has changed the face of libraries, and is continuing to change how we work and how we deliver services to customers. This workshop introduces emerging technology trends and shows how those trends are reshaping library services. Examples are provided of how to incorporate these evolving trends into libraries. Attendees learn what trends to look for, find out the difference between a technology trend and a fad, and get ideas on how their library can respond to technology as it emerges.
In this session you will explore and have the opportunity to share different wearable devices (e.g. Fitbit, smart watches) and mobile apps that can support a healthy and organised lifestyle. Consider how these devices can support you own and your students’ well being.
Presenters: Suzy Stephenson and Simon Warwick (TEL Team)
The IoT of Energy | From Smart Products to Intelligent SolutionsAdvisian
Rapid changes in consumer, business and industrial products and technologies, the proliferation of sensors and digital footprints and sophisticated data analytics are driving transformational shifts in many sectors. The energy sector has responded to this change with more energy efficient appliances, digital retail innovations and progressive smart grid investments, but this is modest relative to many others.
IoT Solutions for Smart Energy Smart Grid and Smart Utility ApplicationsEurotech
Smart Energy Smart Grid and Smart Infrastructure - Many Applications and Devices
An introduction to Eurotech' s IoT Field-to-Application Building Blocks for the Energy and Utility Industry
Technology has changed the face of libraries, and is continuing to change how we work and how we deliver services to customers. This workshop introduces emerging technology trends, and how those trends are re-shaping library services. Examples of how to incorporate these emerging trends into libraries are provided. Attendees learn what trends to look for, the differences between a trend and a fad, and will have ideas on how their library can respond to emerging technology.
Technology has changed the face of libraries, and is continuing to change how we work and how we deliver services to customers. This workshop introduces emerging technology trends, and how those trends are reshaping library services. Examples are provided of how to incorporate these emerging trends into libraries. Attendees learn what trends to look for, the difference between a technology trend and a fad, and get ideas on how their library can respond to emerging technology.
Emerging technology trends in libraries for 2017David King
Technology has changed the face of libraries and is continuing to change how we work and how we deliver services to customers. This workshop introduces emerging technology trends and shows how those trends are reshaping library services. Examples are provided of how to incorporate these evolving trends into libraries. Attendees learn what trends to look for, find out the difference between a technology trend and a fad, and get ideas on how their library can respond to technology as it emerges.
Supporting Innovation and Evidence-based Communication based on Best Practice...Barry Hardy
A discussion of the importance of data management and integrity in scientific communications with an emphasis on our learning from COVID-19 and including tutorial examples and applications on current programs.
Connecting Innovatively with your CommunityDavid King
A modern library is all about making and maintaining connections. Connections to library customers, connections to community partners, and even helping some customers connect to the library and the web for the first time. All are important in today’s library. King shares examples of how libraries can use data to better connect with customers, innovative ways to create new community partnerships, and how some libraries and other organizations are using technology tools to help all customers connect to the library and to the world.
Emerging technology trends for libraries for 2017David King
Technology has changed the face of libraries, and is continuing to change how we work and how we deliver services to customers. This workshop introduces emerging technology trends and shows how those trends are reshaping library services. Examples are provided of how to incorporate these evolving trends into libraries. Attendees learn what trends to look for, find out the difference between a technology trend and a fad, and get ideas on how their library can respond to technology as it emerges.
In this session you will explore and have the opportunity to share different wearable devices (e.g. Fitbit, smart watches) and mobile apps that can support a healthy and organised lifestyle. Consider how these devices can support you own and your students’ well being.
Presenters: Suzy Stephenson and Simon Warwick (TEL Team)
The IoT of Energy | From Smart Products to Intelligent SolutionsAdvisian
Rapid changes in consumer, business and industrial products and technologies, the proliferation of sensors and digital footprints and sophisticated data analytics are driving transformational shifts in many sectors. The energy sector has responded to this change with more energy efficient appliances, digital retail innovations and progressive smart grid investments, but this is modest relative to many others.
IoT Solutions for Smart Energy Smart Grid and Smart Utility ApplicationsEurotech
Smart Energy Smart Grid and Smart Infrastructure - Many Applications and Devices
An introduction to Eurotech' s IoT Field-to-Application Building Blocks for the Energy and Utility Industry
Pushed towards Dysfunction: How Social Media API Restrictions Distort Researc...Axel Bruns
Keynote presented at Locked out of Social Platforms: An iCS Symposium on Challenges to Studying Disinformation, IT University, Copenhagen, 27 Oct. 2018.
This talk was presented at "Night of the Prompts" by Thomas Winters on the 21th of December 2022.
The talk contains a brief history of image generators and prompt engineering tricks and applications.
Roadmap to Blended Learning (October 2013)Wesley Fryer
These are Dr. Wesley Fryer's slides for his October 4, 2013, presentation in Canandaigua , New York, for NYSCATE leaders. The session description was: What is blended learning and why should educators embrace it? How can we move towards a vision of blended learning in our schools? This session presents an OVERVIEW, WAYPOINTS, and DIRECTIONS for the Roadmap to Blended Learning.
Experiences and lessons learned through British Library Labs How have we eng...labsbl
Presentation by Mahendra Mahey, Manager of BL Labs.
1100 - 1130, Thursday, 17th May 2018,Part of Plenary Session ‘Cultural Innovation: experiences from the field’,
CAMP iC4: A Breeding Ground for Useful Innovation,
BASE Milano, Via Bergognone, 34, Milan, Italy
"There is plenty of room at the bottom" - Richard Feynmam. I made a project about an emerging field that focuses on modifying extremely small, usually not visible with naked eye, materials and creating new things with desired properties. The aim of my project is to foster people understanding about the subject that is believed to have a huge influence on us in a future. In my presentation I will discuss the main concepts of the discipline, where it can be applied and give some examples of new innovations. #Scichallenge2017
Data Science covers the complete workflow from defining a question, finding the most suitable data source, identifying the right tools and finally presenting the best possible answer in a clear, engaging manner. But it all starts with having access to the data. This talk shows some examples of how to collect, store and access data in the Cloud with the use of different APIs.
If your job is to make things for the web, and the company you work for doesn’t build fitness trackers, or robots, or smart light bulbs, or a cloud service that aims to connect all these things, you could be forgiven for not caring all that much about today's Internet of Things. My aim with this talk is to shift the conversation away from things and back to people. In doing so, I hope to also arm you with tools to better understand, and find your place, within this complex but fascinating landscape.
First presented at Generate Conference in San Francisco on July 15, 2016.
The future of digital - a 10 year visionTom Raftery
A look at how the next 10 years of digital will disrupt industries like Manufacturing, Transportation, Healthcare, Agriculture,and how technologies like Augmented Reality, the Internet of Things, Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence will change everything
Sap Leonardo - what is it, and why would I want one?Tom Raftery
A quick run through of the technologies running through SAP's Innovation portfolio of products, called SAP Leonardo, and use cases where it has been deployed successfully with customers
People as sensors - mining social media for meaningful informationTom Raftery
The video of this talk is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZdknOPY_jQ
More and more we are all broadcasting information. Geolocation data, “this x sucks” data, weather data, etc.
More and more that data is being parsed and analysed in realtime, such that we have now become sensors.
How does this work, what does this mean, and what risks/benefits will it bring?
Can we hack open source cloud platforms to help reduce emissions? cloudstack ...Tom Raftery
To over come the lack of transparency around energy and emissions in the cloud space, we need to hack the open source cloud platforms, and write that transparency in.
The demands on Utility companies today are increasing substantially. Ageing workforces, recruitment and retention issues are at the forefront of these demands and compounding that, Utilities are increasingly looked on as being boring. On the other hand, start-ups in the social technology space are seen as innovative, customer focussed and fun organisations.
Can the lessons and technologies from these companies be used by Utilities? Smart social strategies can radically change an organisation’s image - do you want to make your Utility sexy once more?
How social can help Utilities overcome image related issues
How social mediums can alleviate some of the aging workforce, recruitment and retention difficulties
Engaging customers to reduce their energy requirements and building increased awareness of their usage
Your organisation can use social software to communicate better with customers
Social technologies can help utilities get their mojo back
The new power of the customer voice - social media's place in businessTom Raftery
Social Media have given the customer a new voice, a powerful voice they haven't had before.
How are they using that voice, and how can your business benefit from it?
This presentation (for the Atos customer CxO forum in Brussels) seeks to answer some of those questions.
Can we hack open source #cloud platforms to help reduce emissions?Tom Raftery
Cloud computing is changing our lives but this change comes with a cost - pollution.
Can we hack open source cloud platforms to make them report their energy and (more importantly) their emissions, so we can choose the cleanest cloud?
Video of this talk is now online at http://redmonk.com/tv/2012/10/24/can-we-hack-open-source-cloud-platforms-to-help-reduce-emissions/
Potent Social Media strategies for Utility companiesTom Raftery
Utility companies are facing increasing challenges because they have an aging workforce, increasing demands on their resources, and poor customer image.
Clever use of social media strategies can help utilities significantly alleviate these issues.
Our current electricity system is in trouble.
Under investment in research and development has left us with grid infrastructures which are crumbling.
To fix this we need to start rolling out smart meters, smart grids, super grids and market based demand response - this will more closely align the electricity demand curve, with the supply curve (which is now becoming less controllable with the advent of renewables).
Automated demand response programs are our best hope for successful DR programs. That and intelligent appliances which can adjust their behaviour based on information feeds from utilities about the state of the current (no pun) market.
I created this talk using Prezi - it was my first Prezi talk so be gentle!!!
The original Prezi version is available at http://prezi.com/a6m9zmxukean/cloud-computings-green-credentials/
Cloud Computing is the new hotness.
Everyone is touting it's energy efficiency and Green-ness - but just how Green is Cloud Computing actually?
Cloud providers are not publishing their energy consumption data (Watts/Compute Cycle) so it is impossible to say whether cloud computing is energy efficient, or not.
Green is a whole other issue - until cloud providers are powering their DC's with renewable resources, they will not be Green.
Green IT - driving efficiency, sustainability and enabling efficient working ...Tom Raftery
My keynote presentation for the Green IT Summit in Ireland.
I talked up various Green IT solutions, their affects on companies sustainability and sustainability performance management solutions.
(Lack of) Sustainability in the mobile phone industryTom Raftery
In a world where sustainable business practices are becoming the norm the mobile phone industry has, as yet, failed to embrace sustainability fully.
With mobile phones becoming more powerful, connected, and ubiquitous they have a chance to make a real difference to the world.
Sustainability & the role of IT - Rich Lechner's Energy & Efficiency Keynote ...Tom Raftery
Rich Lechner is IBM's VP of Energy & Environment.
At the recent Pulse 2009 conference Rich delivered the following presentation. It was so good I asked him for a copy and am reproducing it here with his permission.
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
zkStudyClub - Reef: Fast Succinct Non-Interactive Zero-Knowledge Regex ProofsAlex Pruden
This paper presents Reef, a system for generating publicly verifiable succinct non-interactive zero-knowledge proofs that a committed document matches or does not match a regular expression. We describe applications such as proving the strength of passwords, the provenance of email despite redactions, the validity of oblivious DNS queries, and the existence of mutations in DNA. Reef supports the Perl Compatible Regular Expression syntax, including wildcards, alternation, ranges, capture groups, Kleene star, negations, and lookarounds. Reef introduces a new type of automata, Skipping Alternating Finite Automata (SAFA), that skips irrelevant parts of a document when producing proofs without undermining soundness, and instantiates SAFA with a lookup argument. Our experimental evaluation confirms that Reef can generate proofs for documents with 32M characters; the proofs are small and cheap to verify (under a second).
Paper: https://eprint.iacr.org/2023/1886
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.
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.
GridMate - End to end testing is a critical piece to ensure quality and avoid...ThomasParaiso2
End to end testing is a critical piece to ensure quality and avoid regressions. In this session, we share our journey building an E2E testing pipeline for GridMate components (LWC and Aura) using Cypress, JSForce, FakerJS…
Unlock the Future of Search with MongoDB Atlas_ Vector Search Unleashed.pdfMalak Abu Hammad
Discover how MongoDB Atlas and vector search technology can revolutionize your application's search capabilities. This comprehensive presentation covers:
* What is Vector Search?
* Importance and benefits of vector search
* Practical use cases across various industries
* Step-by-step implementation guide
* Live demos with code snippets
* Enhancing LLM capabilities with vector search
* Best practices and optimization strategies
Perfect for developers, AI enthusiasts, and tech leaders. Learn how to leverage MongoDB Atlas to deliver highly relevant, context-aware search results, transforming your data retrieval process. Stay ahead in tech innovation and maximize the potential of your applications.
#MongoDB #VectorSearch #AI #SemanticSearch #TechInnovation #DataScience #LLM #MachineLearning #SearchTechnology
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.
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
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technologies, XML continues to play a vital role in structuring, storing, and transporting data across diverse systems. The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present new methodologies for enhancing XML development workflows, introducing efficiency, automation, and intelligent capabilities. This presentation will outline the scope and perspective of utilizing AI in XML development. The potential benefits and the possible pitfalls will be highlighted, providing a balanced view of the subject.
We will explore the capabilities of AI in understanding XML markup languages and autonomously creating structured XML content. Additionally, we will examine the capacity of AI to enrich plain text with appropriate XML markup. Practical examples and methodological guidelines will be provided to elucidate how AI can be effectively prompted to interpret and generate accurate XML markup.
Further emphasis will be placed on the role of AI in developing XSLT, or schemas such as XSD and Schematron. We will address the techniques and strategies adopted to create prompts for generating code, explaining code, or refactoring the code, and the results achieved.
The discussion will extend to how AI can be used to transform XML content. In particular, the focus will be on the use of AI XPath extension functions in XSLT, Schematron, Schematron Quick Fixes, or for XML content refactoring.
The presentation aims to deliver a comprehensive overview of AI usage in XML development, providing attendees with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions. Whether you’re at the early stages of adopting AI or considering integrating it in advanced XML development, this presentation will cover all levels of expertise.
By highlighting the potential advantages and challenges of integrating AI with XML development tools and languages, the presentation seeks to inspire thoughtful conversation around the future of XML development. We’ll not only delve into the technical aspects of AI-powered XML development but also discuss practical implications and possible future directions.
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.
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.
Unlocking Productivity: Leveraging the Potential of Copilot in Microsoft 365, a presentation by Christoforos Vlachos, Senior Solutions Manager – Modern Workplace, Uni Systems
Sudheer Mechineni, Head of Application Frameworks, Standard Chartered Bank
Discover how Standard Chartered Bank harnessed the power of Neo4j to transform complex data access challenges into a dynamic, scalable graph database solution. This keynote will cover their journey from initial adoption to deploying a fully automated, enterprise-grade causal cluster, highlighting key strategies for modelling organisational changes and ensuring robust disaster recovery. Learn how these innovations have not only enhanced Standard Chartered Bank’s data infrastructure but also positioned them as pioneers in the banking sector’s adoption of graph technology.
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"a long-term goal of keeping the increase
in global average temperature to well
below 2°C above pre-industrial levels"
2015 Paris Climate Accord
http://ec.europa.eu/clima/policies/international/negotiations/paris/index_en.htm
Measure of incoming ocean breeze above the thermal inversion layer to minimise local contamination
On May 9, 2013 passed 400 ppm for the first time
In 2014 stayed above 400ppm for 3 months
For 6 months in 2015, and now permanently above 400ppm?
Measure of incoming ocean breeze above the thermal inversion layer to minimise local contamination
On May 9, 2013 passed 400 ppm for the first time
In 2014 stayed above 400ppm for 3 months
For 7 months in 2015, and now permanently above 400ppm?
Measure of incoming ocean breeze above the thermal inversion layer to minimise local contamination
On May 9, 2013 passed 400 ppm for the first time
In 2014 stayed above 400ppm for 3 months
For 6 months in 2015, and now permanently above 400ppm?
Measure of incoming ocean breeze above the thermal inversion layer to minimise local contamination
On May 9, 2013 passed 400 ppm for the first time
In 2014 stayed above 400ppm for 3 months
For 6 months in 2015, and now permanently above 400ppm?
Last record cold month was 99 years ago
Margaret Davidson, NOAA’s senior advisor for coastal inundation and resilience science and services… said recent data that has been collected but has yet to be made official indicates sea levels could rise by roughly 3 meters or 9 feet by 2050-2060
195 of the world’s countries adopted the first-ever universal, legally binding global climate deal
Governments agreed
- a long-term goal of keeping the increase in global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels;
- to aim to limit the increase to 1.5°C, since this would significantly reduce risks and the impacts of climate change;
- on the need for global emissions to peak as soon as possible, recognising that this will take longer for developing countries;
- to undertake rapid reductions thereafter in accordance with the best available science.
1 Gigaton = 1,000,000,000 tons
Global emissions 40-50 GtCO2 per annum
Planet re-absorbs around 25 GtCO2
1 Gigaton = 1,000,000,000 tons
Global emissions 40-50 GtCO2 per annum
Planet re-absorbs around 25 GtCO2
3,300 GtCo2 is the amount of carbon already contained in the proven coal, oil and gas reserves of the fossil-fuel companies, and countries
Between 60-80% of coal, oil and gas reserves of publicly listed companies are ‘unburnable’ if the world is to have a chance of not exceeding global warming of 2°C
Approx = $20tn
Electricity - 38%
Transportation - 32%
Electrification of transportation fleet means up to 70% of emissions can be affected by leveraging electricity
Model S costs $100k
>125k Tesla’s on the road today
Model 3 coming in 2017 will cost $35k, 400,000 already pre-ordered
Motion adopted by lower house of the Dutch parliament,still needs to pass the senate
Currently 10% of new car sales
Buses can go full day on a single charge, and need 4 hours to recharge overnight on off peak electricity
Total consumption is 1.4 TWh per year
Currently 50% from wind
100% by 2018
In 2012, PlanetSolar became the first ever solar electric vehicle to circumnavigate the globe.
Solar Impulse II - Longest non-stop solo flight in history
72 hours Japan - Hawaii
Airbus E-Fan - Flew across English Channel in 36 mins
Going into commercial production in 2017 with 2 & 4 seat versions
When there is a blackout - the first the utility knows about it is when the phone rings with people asking where their electricity has gone
Blackouts/brownouts are not uncommon
Read only - not read/write
Many electricity companies don't want you to place electricity back into the grid.
Designed for a situation where supply is constant and controllable but demand is variable but predictable
Now with the requirement of adding renewables -
Supply is becoming variable and unpredictable
With supply and demand both variable comes increased instability - We must therefore introduce some flexibility into our demand.
No cloud computing for electricity generation, so requires peaking plants - dirty & run as little as a few hours per year
Typical demand curve April 29th - morning & evening peaks, overnight low 2-3am
Supply of renewables is often almost exactly out of synch with demand
Wind often blows strongest overnight when energy demand is lowest
Supply of renewables is generally out of synch with demand
Wind often blows strongest overnight when energy demand is lowest
High winds allowed Denmark to meet all of its electricity needs – with plenty to spare for Germany, Norway and Sweden too
Swanson effect - price of PV falls 20% for every doubling of installed capacity
Price falls -> more attractive -> more installed -> price falls
=> Virtuous circle
Riyadh-based Acwa Power had lowest bid
And offered to go to 5.4c if they got the whole 1,000MW
The solar power will be sold to Dewa for 5.84c/kWh over 25 years
Natural gas – which generates 99% of the UAE’s electricity – costs 9c
Less than 1.5 years later, price dropped from 5.84c to 2.99c/kWh
China, increasing its solar target to 70GW by 2017
Try doing that with nuclear
India alone have a goal of 100GW by 2022
And this price is heading towards the poles
25.7% renewables (of which 40% wind, and 52% solar)
24.5% coal
28.4% natural gas
17.5% hydro
3.8% oil
Pumped hydro storage is a mature technology
However large capital cost (€ billions)
Requires specific geological conditions (two lakes separated by about 400m height)
Amt of storage dictated by geography not by needs!
Compressed air energy storage
Storage mechanism for limited amounts of energy.
Large capital cost and requires certain geological structures (large caverns underground)
The company claims the process, end to end, is 86 percent efficient
Called Gigafactory 1
Produce 35 GWh of batteries per annum
Reduce costs of batteries by 30%
Tesla wants to produce 500,000 cars per annum
large distributed battery bank - virtual power plant
Car batteries 60-90kWh
Powerwall - 10kWh
IT as the enabler
Predictive maintenance - many vendors have solutions to address this
Behind the meter is where it gets interesting
Increasing # of in-home devices are connected
Smart Utility Systems - apps for controlling the home
Ppl want more intelligent devices - set & forget
Turn electricity into a market
Real-time dynamic pricing based solely on supply and demand
In times of heavy supply and light demand electricity v cheap or negative to stimulate demand. Avoids curtailment of renewables.
Stimulates usage by unlikely energy stores (swimming pools, refrigeration plants, EVs)
When demand heavy and supply light - electricity expensive.
DCs go on diesel generators/battery, refrigeration plants, water heaters adjust thermostats, AC adjusts thermostat
Whirlpool dryer
Appliances subscribe to realtime pricing info & adjust their behaviour accordingly
Water heating
Fridges & freezers
Aircon
Ice air-conditioning
Demand flexibility can unlock $13 billion per year of avoided grid investment and 10 to 40% savings on customer bills.
EPRI developed it with American Electric Power, California Independent System Operator, Électricité de France S.A., ESB Networks Ltd. (Ireland), Kansas City Power and Light Company, New York Independent System Operator, The Southern Company, and Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc.
Companies like Uber will come and disrupt the markets.
Constantly polling for optimal provider?
uses
- 95% less water than traditional farms, and says it gets
- 75 times more crops per square foot of growing space than traditional field systems
making the plant-based burger uses
- 99% less land,
- 85% less water, and emits
- 89% less greenhouse gas than traditional beef production