The document discusses using sensors to collect granular data on people, places, and objects in real-time. This data, combined with advanced analytics and visualization, can provide new insights and be used to build better business solutions. Sensors allow organizations to instrument environments, perturb factors, and observe outcomes to test hypotheses and answers. When deployed as smart systems, sensors provide continuous descriptive data on interactions.
In a rapidly changing world of growing demand and diminishing resources merely polishing our old technologies and making industrial processes ever more efficient only delays the onset of crisis and collapse - it does not solve the fundamental problem. Sustainable futures are inextricably linked to radical change and the creation of new technologies based on new materials, processing, shaping, use, reuse, repurposing and recycling at minimal loss.
So we look to the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Nano and Bio-Technology to demonstrate advances are being made, and where the biggest societal changes will originate. We take a deep dive into the realm of human replacement and augmentation by machine, and the likely implications for individuals, groups, society, companies, institutions and governments.
The document summarizes research in software engineering and development practices. It discusses several studies that have provided evidence for practices like rigorous inspections reducing errors, Conway's Law relating organizational structure to system structure, and physical distance not affecting post-release fault rates as much as distance in the organizational chart. The document advocates building development practices around these empirical facts and calls for continued work to systematically synthesize research evidence and practices.
Big data new physics giga om structure conference ny - march 2011Jeff Jonas
1) The document discusses how more data leads to better predictions, lower false positives and negatives, and faster computation. It also discusses how context is important for understanding information.
2) Geospatial data from location-based services provides a huge amount of contextual data about people's movements and relationships that can enable very accurate predictions but also challenges privacy.
3) The author's research goal is to build a system called "G2" that can perform real-time sensemaking across diverse data types while protecting privacy.
The Elusive Nature of Context: Why We Need It and Were We Might Find ItGail Murphy
Keynote at CASCON 2016. Describes the need for software to support the work patterns of humans so that the software works for humans instead of humans working for the software.
IBM IOD Conference 2011 Opening Keynote DeckJeff Jonas
The document discusses how organizations are suffering from "enterprise amnesia" due to an inability to make sense of growing amounts of data from various sources. It uses the metaphor of a puzzle to represent all the disparate data pieces that organizations have without context. It argues that accumulating more context through incremental discoveries can help reveal patterns and insights. The path to "enterprise intelligence" involves continuously expanding an organization's observation space and ability to make sense of new information in a timely manner.
The Transition from Print to Digital Publishing PART ONE: Signal & NoiseTed Hill
Presented at the US Government Publishing Office (GPO) Digital Publishing Symposium on June 17, 2015. PART ONE: Signal & Noise looks at why it's hard for book publishing professionals to truly understand the depth of the changes taking place around them.
The document discusses using sensors to collect granular data on people, places, and objects in real-time. This data, combined with advanced analytics and visualization, can provide new insights and be used to build better business solutions. Sensors allow organizations to instrument environments, perturb factors, and observe outcomes to test hypotheses and answers. When deployed as smart systems, sensors provide continuous descriptive data on interactions.
In a rapidly changing world of growing demand and diminishing resources merely polishing our old technologies and making industrial processes ever more efficient only delays the onset of crisis and collapse - it does not solve the fundamental problem. Sustainable futures are inextricably linked to radical change and the creation of new technologies based on new materials, processing, shaping, use, reuse, repurposing and recycling at minimal loss.
So we look to the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Nano and Bio-Technology to demonstrate advances are being made, and where the biggest societal changes will originate. We take a deep dive into the realm of human replacement and augmentation by machine, and the likely implications for individuals, groups, society, companies, institutions and governments.
The document summarizes research in software engineering and development practices. It discusses several studies that have provided evidence for practices like rigorous inspections reducing errors, Conway's Law relating organizational structure to system structure, and physical distance not affecting post-release fault rates as much as distance in the organizational chart. The document advocates building development practices around these empirical facts and calls for continued work to systematically synthesize research evidence and practices.
Big data new physics giga om structure conference ny - march 2011Jeff Jonas
1) The document discusses how more data leads to better predictions, lower false positives and negatives, and faster computation. It also discusses how context is important for understanding information.
2) Geospatial data from location-based services provides a huge amount of contextual data about people's movements and relationships that can enable very accurate predictions but also challenges privacy.
3) The author's research goal is to build a system called "G2" that can perform real-time sensemaking across diverse data types while protecting privacy.
The Elusive Nature of Context: Why We Need It and Were We Might Find ItGail Murphy
Keynote at CASCON 2016. Describes the need for software to support the work patterns of humans so that the software works for humans instead of humans working for the software.
IBM IOD Conference 2011 Opening Keynote DeckJeff Jonas
The document discusses how organizations are suffering from "enterprise amnesia" due to an inability to make sense of growing amounts of data from various sources. It uses the metaphor of a puzzle to represent all the disparate data pieces that organizations have without context. It argues that accumulating more context through incremental discoveries can help reveal patterns and insights. The path to "enterprise intelligence" involves continuously expanding an organization's observation space and ability to make sense of new information in a timely manner.
The Transition from Print to Digital Publishing PART ONE: Signal & NoiseTed Hill
Presented at the US Government Publishing Office (GPO) Digital Publishing Symposium on June 17, 2015. PART ONE: Signal & Noise looks at why it's hard for book publishing professionals to truly understand the depth of the changes taking place around them.
FutureSkills: Refreshing IT Skills in State and Local GovernmentPaul W. Taylor
State and local government faces the challenge and opportunity of keeping a strong bench of IT professionals with the skills needed to serve citizens how and when they expect to be served. It means a careful balance between keeping legacy systems operating, pushing forward into cloud, mobile, big data, analytics and the disruptive technologies emerging from the civic tech sector. To those ends, it requires organizations to pivot with seasoned employees pivoting toward the future and young people pivoting toward public service.
Transforming IT Into Innovating Together is a presentation by Tom Soderstrom, CTO of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). The presentation discusses 9 emerging IT trends and how JPL is innovating to take advantage of them. The trends include: 1) Extreme collaboration made simple through knowledge sharing and social networking, 2) The pervasive cloud and using cloud computing, 3) Becoming more eco-friendly, 4) Refocused cyber security, 5) Consumer driven IT, 6) Apps over programs, 7) Immersive visualization and interaction, 8) Big data and handling large datasets, and 9) Understanding human behavior through technology. The presentation provides examples of how JPL is already innovating in
Service Research, Innovation, and (Safe) Practice in the Humanity-Centered AI Era
EMAC - https://www.emac-online.org/interest-groups/emac-special-interest-groups
EMAC SIG Service Marketing - https://www.linkedin.com/company/emac-sig-service-marketing/
Service Marketing Seminar - https://sites.google.com/view/service-marketing-seminar/startseite
1) The document introduces an introductory session on learning Python for data science. It provides the WiFi password and a link to more information.
2) It discusses Thinkful's online bootcamp program and 1:1 mentoring approach for learning data science skills like Python through hands-on projects.
3) The session will cover what data science is, an introduction to Python, and how to use it for a real-world project while learning how to learn more.
In the early days of product development, the technology is inferior and lacking in performance. The focus is very much on the technology itself. The users are enthusiast who like the idea of the product, find use for it, and except the lack of performance. Then as the product becomes more mature, other factors become important, such as price, design, features, portability. The product moves from being a technology to become a consumer item, and even a community.
In this lecture we explore the change from technology focus to consumer focus, and look at why people stand in line overnight to buy the latest gadgets.
The article discusses several emerging technologies to watch in the coming years, including:
1) The Rosetta mission which landed a probe on a comet, pointing to potential rewards from further space exploration in decades to come.
2) "Maker" tools that enable distributed innovation for Internet of Things devices, as inexpensive processors, sensors and microcontrollers allow small teams to challenge large tech companies.
3) Advances in artificial intelligence through deep learning that could transform technologies like Siri, Cortana and Alexa into more human-like assistants.
This document provides biographical information about Jim Spohrer, a retired IBM executive and UIDP Senior Fellow who was invited to give a presentation on AI to the Branch 54 SIRS group. The document includes Spohrer's contact information, references to books and resources he recommends, an outline of the topics he plans to discuss in his presentation, including an overview of AI progress and timelines, solving AI through leaderboards and exams, solving IA through better building blocks, and preparing for solving all problems. It also shares Spohrer's background, areas of study and priorities as an advisor focused on service innovation, AI upskilling, future universities and more.
For millennia people have been travelling to stadia to watch and participate in spectacles of pure brutality and sport sponsored by kings, emperors, states, individuals. Today sport and other entertainment events have become a major global business sector with executive facilities, commercial sponsorship, broadcast and full media coverage. But, in many respects, the crowds and their experience has changed little. However, technology is impacting this situation and looks set to accelerate the rate of change.
In a similar manner to the airline business; the few pay around 80% of the costs, whilst the many fulfil the 20% or so. All the attention is lavished on the few and the many are neglected and remain a latent opportunity. The technologies of communication, networking, apps, Big and Meta Data can change all this by creating a ‘market of one’. Satisfying the needs of every individual and every group should be pursued as it leads to a world of new services and ‘pre-selling’.
The technological opportunities are endless with augmented reality able to furnish a view from every angle to mobile devices and wearables supported by real time details, data and statistics. Clouds and ‘networks without infrastructure’ can overcome the limitations of 3, 4, 5G and wifi systems that will never satisfy the need for growing customer connectivity and bandwidth. They can also help solve entry congestion and simultaneously support security and vending operations. Branded mobile devices with pre-loaded apps are also an obvious step towards the creation of ‘The Club’ identity and ‘belonging’ that goes way beyond the latest strip, scarves and hats etc with far more kudos than a gold card!
“On a grand scale this all involves Big Data, but for a ‘market of one’ it is the Meta Data that counts - that is where the opportunity and the $$$ reside”
All of this comes at a price of management and operational change! Embracing the new takes a positive mind and considerable energy in the face of day to day operations, but the workforce and the customer base is also changing fast with the old and old of mind being replaced by the young and young of mind. The tech savvy are on the move and making up an increasing proportion of society - and the trick is to leverage their knowledge and abilities at every level possible.
“Change is inevitable and accelerating - and you have to decide to be a driver or a victim”
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Chapter 1
Setting the Stage:
Technology and the Modern Enterprise
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Learning ObjectivesAppreciate how in the past decade, technology has helped bring about radical changes across industries and throughout societies Name firms across hardware, software, and Internet businesses that were founded by people in their twenties (or younger)
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Learning ObjectivesAppreciate the degree to which technology has permeated every management disciplineSee that tech careers are varied, richly rewarding, and poised for continued growthUnderstand the structure of this text, the issues and examples that will be introduced, and why they are important
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Tech’s Tectonic Shift:
Radically Changing Business Landscapes Billions of people have access to computing and telecommunications Google and Facebook have changed the way firms advertise and people communicate Open source software has lowered computing costs
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Tech’s Tectonic Shift:
Radically Changing Business LandscapesSophisticated, high-powered computing is turning into a utility via:Cloud computing Software as a serviceNew technologies have also: Fueled globalizationFueled data-driven decision makingRaised privacy and security concerns
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It’s Your Revolution Many of the world’s most successful technology firms were created by young peopleBill Gates was an undergraduate when he left college to found Microsoft Michael Dell was a sophomore when he began building computers at the University of Texas Mark Zuckerberg founded Facebook as a nineteen-year-old college sophomore
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It’s Your RevolutionTony Hsieh of LinkExchange and ZapposJerry Yang and David Filo of Yahoo! Kevin Rose of DiggSteve Chen and Chad Hurley of YouTube Steve Jobs of AppleJeff Bezos of AmazonCatherine Cook of MyYearbookShawn Fanning of NapsterLinus Torvalds – Linux operating systemSegrey Brin and Larry Page of Google
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Geek Up—Tech Is Everywhere and You’ll Need It to ThriveThere isn’t a single modern managerial discipline that isn’t being deeply and profoundly impacted by techTech skills are being “built into” jobs everywhere
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FinanceThe tech industry continually sprouts new businesses Suited to IPO markets Tech firms are actively involved in mergers and acquisitions (M&A)Finance careers also involve: Lending to tech firmsEvaluating the role of technology in firms in an investment portfolioTechnology-based trading platforms
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AccountingThe reliability of any audit is inherently tied to the reliability of the underlying technology Increased regulation has strengthened the link between accounting an ...
Martina Pugliese gives a presentation about her background in physics and transition to a career in data science. She completed degrees in physics, including a PhD exploring how natural language evolves over time. She did a data science bootcamp to gain industry skills. Her current role involves using machine learning and data visualization to understand user behavior on a fashion app and improve personalization, retention, and other business metrics. Data science draws on her physics training in modeling reality mathematically and dealing with large datasets, combining academic rigor with an application to real-world problems.
This document provides an introduction to data science and Python for data science. It discusses what data science is and why it is important given the rise of big data. It then introduces Python as a programming language that is well-suited for data science. The document demonstrates some basic Python code examples. It also discusses how data science is applied through a case study of how LinkedIn used data science to improve their product. Finally, it describes Thinkful's data science bootcamp program and provides information about a two-week trial course in Python and statistics.
The Briefing Room with Robin Bloor and Tableau Software
Live Webcast Sept. 17, 2013
Watch the archive: https://bloorgroup.webex.com/bloorgroup/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=EC&rID=7461107&rKey=61f984b8947229b9
In the modern world of news delivery, many stories cannot be told with just words and pictures. Increasingly, top-tier news providers use interactive visualizations of data in order to tell compelling stories. The result is a more engaging experience for the user, plus added insights for the news provider.
Register for this episode of The Briefing Room to see several of the most creative and powerful examples of data visualization in the news. Chief Analyst Robin Bloor of The Bloor Group will then discuss the visualization building process with Ben Jones of Tableau Software, who will answer questions about best practices for creating educational and visually stimulating graphics.
This document provides a 3-5 year projection for technology trends in enterprise IT (EIT) based on analysis from experts and current market conditions. Key points include:
- EIT is currently a $2.1 trillion global market dominated by software, devices, and outsourcing.
- Cloud computing and software-as-a-service (SaaS) are rising significantly and most experts predict SaaS will capture the largest share of the business market.
- By 2020, the boundaries between on-premise and cloud deployment may disappear, and technologies like artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and predictive analytics will be more widely adopted. Data management is also expected to converge across structured and unstructured
This document discusses educational technology and emerging technologies. It covers the following topics in 3 paragraphs:
Globally, regionally, and locally, forces are shaping the world and how educational technology is developing and being used. Emerging technologies being examined include social networking tools, productivity tools, personal communication tools, graphics, and hardware. Concerns about how students spend their time with technology and the paradoxes this creates for learning are discussed.
Specific emerging technologies that could be used in education are presented, including social networking, productivity, communication, and information tools. The document cautions that the tools we create also shape us and discusses fears, obstacles, and best uses of educational technology, as well as when every child may
The document discusses what it means to be a "geek" and focuses on providing advice and information for pursuing a career in information technology, emphasizing the importance of hands-on learning, obtaining certifications in areas like networking and security, and having a passion for the field in order to find success. It also highlights how being a "geek" can be financially lucrative as exemplified by the multi-billion dollar net worths of tech industry leaders like Bill Gates, Larry Ellison, and Steve Jobs.
Blacks In Technology for BMI Technology Workshop Presentationblacksintechnology
The document discusses different definitions of what it means to be a "geek". It notes that geeks have a strong interest in technology and computing, though not all are expert hackers. It also discusses how having a strong passion and dedication to technology fields like engineering can lead to high-paying careers, with some examples of CEOs in technology making billions of dollars. The document encourages developing skills in areas like networking, operating systems, and getting certified in technologies like Cisco or Microsoft products.
MIT's Poor Predictions About TechnologyJeffrey Funk
These slides analyze the 40 predictions of breakthrough technologies that were made betwee 2001 and 2005 by MIT’s Technology Review. Most of them are science-based technologies, and none of the science-based technologies predicted between 2001 and 2005 have markets larger than $10 billion. Among its 40 predictions, only four have markets larger than $10 billion and these technologies have little to do with recent advances in science and instead were enabled by Moore’s Law and improvements in Internet services. MIT also missed many technologies that have achieved market sales greater than $100 billion such as smart phones, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things and other technologies with sales greater than $50 billion such as e-commerce for apparel and tablet computers.
The document outlines an agenda for a Big Data breakfast event hosted by Rocket Fuel, including welcome remarks, a panel discussion on big data and AI, and a presentation by the CEO of Rocket Fuel on how the company uses big data and artificial intelligence for digital media. The event features speakers from Rocket Fuel and other companies discussing topics like the growth of big data, applications of big data in marketing, and how big data is changing the advertising industry.
Computing power, IoT, AI & Sustainability 2019Roberto Siagri
1. Digital production enabled by technologies like IoT, AI, and ubiquitous computing will reshape the global economy by making production more efficient and sustainable.
2. As computing power grows exponentially and data transmission bandwidth increases dramatically, physical goods will become less important and digital services and intangible value will dominate business models.
3. This transition will lead to more decentralized, flexible, and sustainable circular economic systems focused on outcomes rather than material throughput.
A decade ago you could look up the address of the corner Blockbuster Video in the Yellow Pages. Today both companies are at best bit players. This is the nature of digital disruption.
“The Creative Destruction of Finance” isn’t yet a book, but it will be soon. All signs point to financial services as the next industry to be dramatically re-imagined by the internet. When the book is finally written, will your company be featured as a case study of successful change, or as yet another cautionary tale?
T4G's Paul Barter and Jeff DeChambeau examine the creative destruction of finance.
http://www.t4g.com
http://twitter.com/t4g
FutureSkills: Refreshing IT Skills in State and Local GovernmentPaul W. Taylor
State and local government faces the challenge and opportunity of keeping a strong bench of IT professionals with the skills needed to serve citizens how and when they expect to be served. It means a careful balance between keeping legacy systems operating, pushing forward into cloud, mobile, big data, analytics and the disruptive technologies emerging from the civic tech sector. To those ends, it requires organizations to pivot with seasoned employees pivoting toward the future and young people pivoting toward public service.
Transforming IT Into Innovating Together is a presentation by Tom Soderstrom, CTO of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). The presentation discusses 9 emerging IT trends and how JPL is innovating to take advantage of them. The trends include: 1) Extreme collaboration made simple through knowledge sharing and social networking, 2) The pervasive cloud and using cloud computing, 3) Becoming more eco-friendly, 4) Refocused cyber security, 5) Consumer driven IT, 6) Apps over programs, 7) Immersive visualization and interaction, 8) Big data and handling large datasets, and 9) Understanding human behavior through technology. The presentation provides examples of how JPL is already innovating in
Service Research, Innovation, and (Safe) Practice in the Humanity-Centered AI Era
EMAC - https://www.emac-online.org/interest-groups/emac-special-interest-groups
EMAC SIG Service Marketing - https://www.linkedin.com/company/emac-sig-service-marketing/
Service Marketing Seminar - https://sites.google.com/view/service-marketing-seminar/startseite
1) The document introduces an introductory session on learning Python for data science. It provides the WiFi password and a link to more information.
2) It discusses Thinkful's online bootcamp program and 1:1 mentoring approach for learning data science skills like Python through hands-on projects.
3) The session will cover what data science is, an introduction to Python, and how to use it for a real-world project while learning how to learn more.
In the early days of product development, the technology is inferior and lacking in performance. The focus is very much on the technology itself. The users are enthusiast who like the idea of the product, find use for it, and except the lack of performance. Then as the product becomes more mature, other factors become important, such as price, design, features, portability. The product moves from being a technology to become a consumer item, and even a community.
In this lecture we explore the change from technology focus to consumer focus, and look at why people stand in line overnight to buy the latest gadgets.
The article discusses several emerging technologies to watch in the coming years, including:
1) The Rosetta mission which landed a probe on a comet, pointing to potential rewards from further space exploration in decades to come.
2) "Maker" tools that enable distributed innovation for Internet of Things devices, as inexpensive processors, sensors and microcontrollers allow small teams to challenge large tech companies.
3) Advances in artificial intelligence through deep learning that could transform technologies like Siri, Cortana and Alexa into more human-like assistants.
This document provides biographical information about Jim Spohrer, a retired IBM executive and UIDP Senior Fellow who was invited to give a presentation on AI to the Branch 54 SIRS group. The document includes Spohrer's contact information, references to books and resources he recommends, an outline of the topics he plans to discuss in his presentation, including an overview of AI progress and timelines, solving AI through leaderboards and exams, solving IA through better building blocks, and preparing for solving all problems. It also shares Spohrer's background, areas of study and priorities as an advisor focused on service innovation, AI upskilling, future universities and more.
For millennia people have been travelling to stadia to watch and participate in spectacles of pure brutality and sport sponsored by kings, emperors, states, individuals. Today sport and other entertainment events have become a major global business sector with executive facilities, commercial sponsorship, broadcast and full media coverage. But, in many respects, the crowds and their experience has changed little. However, technology is impacting this situation and looks set to accelerate the rate of change.
In a similar manner to the airline business; the few pay around 80% of the costs, whilst the many fulfil the 20% or so. All the attention is lavished on the few and the many are neglected and remain a latent opportunity. The technologies of communication, networking, apps, Big and Meta Data can change all this by creating a ‘market of one’. Satisfying the needs of every individual and every group should be pursued as it leads to a world of new services and ‘pre-selling’.
The technological opportunities are endless with augmented reality able to furnish a view from every angle to mobile devices and wearables supported by real time details, data and statistics. Clouds and ‘networks without infrastructure’ can overcome the limitations of 3, 4, 5G and wifi systems that will never satisfy the need for growing customer connectivity and bandwidth. They can also help solve entry congestion and simultaneously support security and vending operations. Branded mobile devices with pre-loaded apps are also an obvious step towards the creation of ‘The Club’ identity and ‘belonging’ that goes way beyond the latest strip, scarves and hats etc with far more kudos than a gold card!
“On a grand scale this all involves Big Data, but for a ‘market of one’ it is the Meta Data that counts - that is where the opportunity and the $$$ reside”
All of this comes at a price of management and operational change! Embracing the new takes a positive mind and considerable energy in the face of day to day operations, but the workforce and the customer base is also changing fast with the old and old of mind being replaced by the young and young of mind. The tech savvy are on the move and making up an increasing proportion of society - and the trick is to leverage their knowledge and abilities at every level possible.
“Change is inevitable and accelerating - and you have to decide to be a driver or a victim”
1-Information Systems A Manager’s Guide to Harness.docxSONU61709
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Information Systems:
A Manager’s Guide to Harnessing Technology
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This work is licensed under the
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Chapter 1
Setting the Stage:
Technology and the Modern Enterprise
1-*
Learning ObjectivesAppreciate how in the past decade, technology has helped bring about radical changes across industries and throughout societies Name firms across hardware, software, and Internet businesses that were founded by people in their twenties (or younger)
1-*
Learning ObjectivesAppreciate the degree to which technology has permeated every management disciplineSee that tech careers are varied, richly rewarding, and poised for continued growthUnderstand the structure of this text, the issues and examples that will be introduced, and why they are important
1-*
Tech’s Tectonic Shift:
Radically Changing Business Landscapes Billions of people have access to computing and telecommunications Google and Facebook have changed the way firms advertise and people communicate Open source software has lowered computing costs
1-*
Tech’s Tectonic Shift:
Radically Changing Business LandscapesSophisticated, high-powered computing is turning into a utility via:Cloud computing Software as a serviceNew technologies have also: Fueled globalizationFueled data-driven decision makingRaised privacy and security concerns
1-*
It’s Your Revolution Many of the world’s most successful technology firms were created by young peopleBill Gates was an undergraduate when he left college to found Microsoft Michael Dell was a sophomore when he began building computers at the University of Texas Mark Zuckerberg founded Facebook as a nineteen-year-old college sophomore
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It’s Your RevolutionTony Hsieh of LinkExchange and ZapposJerry Yang and David Filo of Yahoo! Kevin Rose of DiggSteve Chen and Chad Hurley of YouTube Steve Jobs of AppleJeff Bezos of AmazonCatherine Cook of MyYearbookShawn Fanning of NapsterLinus Torvalds – Linux operating systemSegrey Brin and Larry Page of Google
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Geek Up—Tech Is Everywhere and You’ll Need It to ThriveThere isn’t a single modern managerial discipline that isn’t being deeply and profoundly impacted by techTech skills are being “built into” jobs everywhere
1-*
FinanceThe tech industry continually sprouts new businesses Suited to IPO markets Tech firms are actively involved in mergers and acquisitions (M&A)Finance careers also involve: Lending to tech firmsEvaluating the role of technology in firms in an investment portfolioTechnology-based trading platforms
1-*
AccountingThe reliability of any audit is inherently tied to the reliability of the underlying technology Increased regulation has strengthened the link between accounting an ...
Martina Pugliese gives a presentation about her background in physics and transition to a career in data science. She completed degrees in physics, including a PhD exploring how natural language evolves over time. She did a data science bootcamp to gain industry skills. Her current role involves using machine learning and data visualization to understand user behavior on a fashion app and improve personalization, retention, and other business metrics. Data science draws on her physics training in modeling reality mathematically and dealing with large datasets, combining academic rigor with an application to real-world problems.
This document provides an introduction to data science and Python for data science. It discusses what data science is and why it is important given the rise of big data. It then introduces Python as a programming language that is well-suited for data science. The document demonstrates some basic Python code examples. It also discusses how data science is applied through a case study of how LinkedIn used data science to improve their product. Finally, it describes Thinkful's data science bootcamp program and provides information about a two-week trial course in Python and statistics.
The Briefing Room with Robin Bloor and Tableau Software
Live Webcast Sept. 17, 2013
Watch the archive: https://bloorgroup.webex.com/bloorgroup/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=EC&rID=7461107&rKey=61f984b8947229b9
In the modern world of news delivery, many stories cannot be told with just words and pictures. Increasingly, top-tier news providers use interactive visualizations of data in order to tell compelling stories. The result is a more engaging experience for the user, plus added insights for the news provider.
Register for this episode of The Briefing Room to see several of the most creative and powerful examples of data visualization in the news. Chief Analyst Robin Bloor of The Bloor Group will then discuss the visualization building process with Ben Jones of Tableau Software, who will answer questions about best practices for creating educational and visually stimulating graphics.
This document provides a 3-5 year projection for technology trends in enterprise IT (EIT) based on analysis from experts and current market conditions. Key points include:
- EIT is currently a $2.1 trillion global market dominated by software, devices, and outsourcing.
- Cloud computing and software-as-a-service (SaaS) are rising significantly and most experts predict SaaS will capture the largest share of the business market.
- By 2020, the boundaries between on-premise and cloud deployment may disappear, and technologies like artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and predictive analytics will be more widely adopted. Data management is also expected to converge across structured and unstructured
This document discusses educational technology and emerging technologies. It covers the following topics in 3 paragraphs:
Globally, regionally, and locally, forces are shaping the world and how educational technology is developing and being used. Emerging technologies being examined include social networking tools, productivity tools, personal communication tools, graphics, and hardware. Concerns about how students spend their time with technology and the paradoxes this creates for learning are discussed.
Specific emerging technologies that could be used in education are presented, including social networking, productivity, communication, and information tools. The document cautions that the tools we create also shape us and discusses fears, obstacles, and best uses of educational technology, as well as when every child may
The document discusses what it means to be a "geek" and focuses on providing advice and information for pursuing a career in information technology, emphasizing the importance of hands-on learning, obtaining certifications in areas like networking and security, and having a passion for the field in order to find success. It also highlights how being a "geek" can be financially lucrative as exemplified by the multi-billion dollar net worths of tech industry leaders like Bill Gates, Larry Ellison, and Steve Jobs.
Blacks In Technology for BMI Technology Workshop Presentationblacksintechnology
The document discusses different definitions of what it means to be a "geek". It notes that geeks have a strong interest in technology and computing, though not all are expert hackers. It also discusses how having a strong passion and dedication to technology fields like engineering can lead to high-paying careers, with some examples of CEOs in technology making billions of dollars. The document encourages developing skills in areas like networking, operating systems, and getting certified in technologies like Cisco or Microsoft products.
MIT's Poor Predictions About TechnologyJeffrey Funk
These slides analyze the 40 predictions of breakthrough technologies that were made betwee 2001 and 2005 by MIT’s Technology Review. Most of them are science-based technologies, and none of the science-based technologies predicted between 2001 and 2005 have markets larger than $10 billion. Among its 40 predictions, only four have markets larger than $10 billion and these technologies have little to do with recent advances in science and instead were enabled by Moore’s Law and improvements in Internet services. MIT also missed many technologies that have achieved market sales greater than $100 billion such as smart phones, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things and other technologies with sales greater than $50 billion such as e-commerce for apparel and tablet computers.
The document outlines an agenda for a Big Data breakfast event hosted by Rocket Fuel, including welcome remarks, a panel discussion on big data and AI, and a presentation by the CEO of Rocket Fuel on how the company uses big data and artificial intelligence for digital media. The event features speakers from Rocket Fuel and other companies discussing topics like the growth of big data, applications of big data in marketing, and how big data is changing the advertising industry.
Computing power, IoT, AI & Sustainability 2019Roberto Siagri
1. Digital production enabled by technologies like IoT, AI, and ubiquitous computing will reshape the global economy by making production more efficient and sustainable.
2. As computing power grows exponentially and data transmission bandwidth increases dramatically, physical goods will become less important and digital services and intangible value will dominate business models.
3. This transition will lead to more decentralized, flexible, and sustainable circular economic systems focused on outcomes rather than material throughput.
A decade ago you could look up the address of the corner Blockbuster Video in the Yellow Pages. Today both companies are at best bit players. This is the nature of digital disruption.
“The Creative Destruction of Finance” isn’t yet a book, but it will be soon. All signs point to financial services as the next industry to be dramatically re-imagined by the internet. When the book is finally written, will your company be featured as a case study of successful change, or as yet another cautionary tale?
T4G's Paul Barter and Jeff DeChambeau examine the creative destruction of finance.
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Big Data Week 2014: The Internet of ThingsT4G Limited
The internet of things is here, it’s just not everywhere… yet. That’s changing quickly. Computers are getting smaller, smarter, and social. T4G's Janet Forbes shares what’s happening, what’s here, and what it means for your business.
Slides from Jeff DeChambeau's guest lecture at the Richard Ivey School of Business on Philosophy, technology, disruption, and what to expect from the future.
The Top 7 Reasons You Should Go To Big Data Congress 2T4G Limited
The document promotes the Big Data Congress II conference happening in February 2014 in Saint John, New Brunswick. It outlines 7 reasons to attend, including that last year's event was a success with over 500 participants and leading experts in data science. This year's event will be bigger with more speakers, workshops, and technical sessions. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with over 700 data professionals from various industries. A keynote from renowned author Clayton Christensen is highlighted. The event aims to discuss big data's impact on business and society. Tickets range from $175-450 depending on which days and events are attended.
Stop Wasting Money on Advertising (Social Media Week 2013)T4G Limited
This document discusses how marketing has shifted from traditional advertising to more digital and social media-focused approaches. It provides quotes highlighting how much of traditional advertising spending is wasted without knowing the target audience. Examples show how the mix of marketing has changed from mostly paid advertising to incorporating owned and earned media through websites, social media, customer referrals, and word-of-mouth. The presentation recommends focusing on creating high-quality products and content, telling compelling brand stories, and using paid, owned and earned digital channels to build the brand.
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.
Unlocking Productivity: Leveraging the Potential of Copilot in Microsoft 365, a presentation by Christoforos Vlachos, Senior Solutions Manager – Modern Workplace, Uni Systems
Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope and complexity. Users of mobile devices desire to take full advantage of the features
available on those devices, but many of the features provide convenience and capability but sacrifice security. This best practices guide outlines steps the users can take to better protect personal devices and information.
Climate Impact of Software Testing at Nordic Testing DaysKari Kakkonen
My slides at Nordic Testing Days 6.6.2024
Climate impact / sustainability of software testing discussed on the talk. ICT and testing must carry their part of global responsibility to help with the climat warming. We can minimize the carbon footprint but we can also have a carbon handprint, a positive impact on the climate. Quality characteristics can be added with sustainability, and then measured continuously. Test environments can be used less, and in smaller scale and on demand. Test techniques can be used in optimizing or minimizing number of tests. Test automation can be used to speed up testing.
“An Outlook of the Ongoing and Future Relationship between Blockchain Technologies and Process-aware Information Systems.” Invited talk at the joint workshop on Blockchain for Information Systems (BC4IS) and Blockchain for Trusted Data Sharing (B4TDS), co-located with with the 36th International Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering (CAiSE), 3 June 2024, Limassol, Cyprus.
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.
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
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.
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
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.
Securing your Kubernetes cluster_ a step-by-step guide to success !KatiaHIMEUR1
Today, after several years of existence, an extremely active community and an ultra-dynamic ecosystem, Kubernetes has established itself as the de facto standard in container orchestration. Thanks to a wide range of managed services, it has never been so easy to set up a ready-to-use Kubernetes cluster.
However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
In this talk, I'll show you step-by-step how to secure your Kubernetes cluster for greater peace of mind and reliability.
GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using Deplo...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
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.
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!
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
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 5DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 5. In this session, we will cover CI/CD with devops.
Topics covered:
CI/CD with in UiPath
End-to-end overview of CI/CD pipeline with Azure devops
Speaker:
Lyndsey Byblow, Test Suite Sales Engineer @ UiPath, Inc.
Full-RAG: A modern architecture for hyper-personalizationZilliz
Mike Del Balso, CEO & Co-Founder at Tecton, presents "Full RAG," a novel approach to AI recommendation systems, aiming to push beyond the limitations of traditional models through a deep integration of contextual insights and real-time data, leveraging the Retrieval-Augmented Generation architecture. This talk will outline Full RAG's potential to significantly enhance personalization, address engineering challenges such as data management and model training, and introduce data enrichment with reranking as a key solution. Attendees will gain crucial insights into the importance of hyperpersonalization in AI, the capabilities of Full RAG for advanced personalization, and strategies for managing complex data integrations for deploying cutting-edge AI solutions.
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…
13. Meanwhile…
Paul
Completed Kellogg-Schulich MBA
Adjunct Professor, Schulich MBA
VP Strategy T4G Limited
Consultant with New Paradigm
Jeff
At the University of Western Ontario
Studying Physics & Philosophy
Intern at New Paradigm
17. Paul and Jeff at a glance
Gen Y
Baby Boomer
Engineering
Raised on Star Trek
Strategy
Grew up online
GE
Technology
Kellogg-Schulich MBA
Schulich MBA prof
Raptors
MS Excel
Venture
investor
B.A. Philosophy
T4G Limited
Guest lecturer
Elon Musk
Game of
Thrones
Designer-entrepreneur
Storytelling
HTML/CSS/
JQuery
18. T4G in 30 seconds
We design, develop, and
implement technology
solutions that help our
customers run their
businesses better.
Analytics
Digital
Marketing
Managed
Services
Omnichannel
Custom
Development
31. There are many more possible combinations
Which means much more change
Our brains have never dealt with such
incredibly fast change before
This causes facts to expire
Leading to misinformed decisions
You need to keep your thinking up to date
32. Looking forward. Our goals today:
Show you five big trends,
how they’re changing the world,
and what to do about it.
33. Today’s agenda
Trend
Impact
1
Exponential change
Expiring facts
2
The 2nd internet revolution
Responsive design*
3
The internet of things
Big data
4
Managing the transition
Privacy, security, and trust
5
The decline of interruption
From STEM to STEAM