True North Equities acquires, develops and grows small to mid-size companies serving public sector markets. We provide a full range of services to members companies and clients to help them realize full-growth potential.
The Corporate Presentation gives you a glimpse into the Milagrow Universe.
See How We at Milagrow, Strive to Provide to Small and Medium Businesses, World Class Solutions, Services and Forums.
Assure the best possible return on your investment with assistance in developing your IT Governance strategy with the experienced professionals at Checkpoint Partners
True North Equities acquires, develops and grows small to mid-size companies serving public sector markets. We provide a full range of services to members companies and clients to help them realize full-growth potential.
The Corporate Presentation gives you a glimpse into the Milagrow Universe.
See How We at Milagrow, Strive to Provide to Small and Medium Businesses, World Class Solutions, Services and Forums.
Assure the best possible return on your investment with assistance in developing your IT Governance strategy with the experienced professionals at Checkpoint Partners
Managing cost and realising benefits from your SAP HCM or other HR systemSven Ringling
Conference presentation: clear process to clean up the investment portfolio from any HRIS (HR information system) using SAP HCM as an example. How to reduce cost and maximise benefits from IT in HR.
4C Associates has the insight, technology and experience to drive rapid profit improvement.
We offer specialist consulting, technology and managed services to transform your costs. We apply industry and functional expertise to deliver exceptional benefits.
Managing cost and realising benefits from your SAP HCM or other HR systemSven Ringling
Conference presentation: clear process to clean up the investment portfolio from any HRIS (HR information system) using SAP HCM as an example. How to reduce cost and maximise benefits from IT in HR.
4C Associates has the insight, technology and experience to drive rapid profit improvement.
We offer specialist consulting, technology and managed services to transform your costs. We apply industry and functional expertise to deliver exceptional benefits.
G2 IT Services solves challenging business problems for customers with personalized services driving increased leadership, cost reduction, value realization and increased innovation.
Learn the key success factors that banks must address to differentiate mobile offerings and provide industry-leading capabilities that drive customer satisfaction.
Learn how to:
Navigate the diverse digital payments “ecosystem”
Support customer loyalty and retention
Gain valuable customer insights from mobile data
Achieve symmetry with other mobile trends
Leverage core legacy technology investments
Demonstrate return on investment
Information technology sector has experienced a stupendous growth lately and the outlook looks positive with return of consumer confidence and renewal of business growth which is expected to drive IT spending going forward. India accounts for less than 5 per cent of global technology spending – tremendous untapped potential for growth of IT sector, in both core as well as emerging opportunities.
Keeping pace with growing momentum and corporate needs for better IT governance and compliance, we’re pleased to launch our IT Risk Advisory Services in addition to our existing bouquet of Risk advisory, Consulting, Training & Human Capital Services.
Information technology sector has experienced a stupendous growth lately and the outlook looks positive with return of consumer confidence and renewal of business growth which is expected to drive IT spending going forward. India accounts for less than 5 per cent of global technology spending – tremendous untapped potential for growth of IT sector, in both core as well as emerging opportunities.
Keeping pace with growing momentum and corporate needs for better IT governance and compliance, we’re pleased to launch our IT Risk Advisory Services in addition to our existing bouquet of Risk advisory, Consulting, Training & Human Capital Services.
A Decision Management Solutions Webinar - Retailers see tremendous value in business intelligence and real-time analytics as a way to make sense of the vast amount of data they collect. The challenge is determining where to focus their efforts. To succeed in applying analytics, retailers need to understand how predictive analytics and decision management affect real-world decision-making scenarios.
Neuro-symbolic is not enough, we need neuro-*semantic*Frank van Harmelen
Neuro-symbolic (NeSy) AI is on the rise. However, simply machine learning on just any symbolic structure is not sufficient to really harvest the gains of NeSy. These will only be gained when the symbolic structures have an actual semantics. I give an operational definition of semantics as “predictable inference”.
All of this illustrated with link prediction over knowledge graphs, but the argument is general.
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.
JMeter webinar - integration with InfluxDB and GrafanaRTTS
Watch this recorded webinar about real-time monitoring of application performance. See how to integrate Apache JMeter, the open-source leader in performance testing, with InfluxDB, the open-source time-series database, and Grafana, the open-source analytics and visualization application.
In this webinar, we will review the benefits of leveraging InfluxDB and Grafana when executing load tests and demonstrate how these tools are used to visualize performance metrics.
Length: 30 minutes
Session Overview
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During this webinar, we will cover the following topics while demonstrating the integrations of JMeter, InfluxDB and Grafana:
- What out-of-the-box solutions are available for real-time monitoring JMeter tests?
- What are the benefits of integrating InfluxDB and Grafana into the load testing stack?
- Which features are provided by Grafana?
- Demonstration of InfluxDB and Grafana using a practice web application
To view the webinar recording, go to:
https://www.rttsweb.com/jmeter-integration-webinar
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 3DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 3. In this session, we will cover desktop automation along with UI automation.
Topics covered:
UI automation Introduction,
UI automation Sample
Desktop automation flow
Pradeep Chinnala, Senior Consultant Automation Developer @WonderBotz and UiPath MVP
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Elevating Tactical DDD Patterns Through Object CalisthenicsDorra BARTAGUIZ
After immersing yourself in the blue book and its red counterpart, attending DDD-focused conferences, and applying tactical patterns, you're left with a crucial question: How do I ensure my design is effective? Tactical patterns within Domain-Driven Design (DDD) serve as guiding principles for creating clear and manageable domain models. However, achieving success with these patterns requires additional guidance. Interestingly, we've observed that a set of constraints initially designed for training purposes remarkably aligns with effective pattern implementation, offering a more ‘mechanical’ approach. Let's explore together how Object Calisthenics can elevate the design of your tactical DDD patterns, offering concrete help for those venturing into DDD for the first time!
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
LF Energy Webinar: Electrical Grid Modelling and Simulation Through PowSyBl -...DanBrown980551
Do you want to learn how to model and simulate an electrical network from scratch in under an hour?
Then welcome to this PowSyBl workshop, hosted by Rte, the French Transmission System Operator (TSO)!
During the webinar, you will discover the PowSyBl ecosystem as well as handle and study an electrical network through an interactive Python notebook.
PowSyBl is an open source project hosted by LF Energy, which offers a comprehensive set of features for electrical grid modelling and simulation. Among other advanced features, PowSyBl provides:
- A fully editable and extendable library for grid component modelling;
- Visualization tools to display your network;
- Grid simulation tools, such as power flows, security analyses (with or without remedial actions) and sensitivity analyses;
The framework is mostly written in Java, with a Python binding so that Python developers can access PowSyBl functionalities as well.
What you will learn during the webinar:
- For beginners: discover PowSyBl's functionalities through a quick general presentation and the notebook, without needing any expert coding skills;
- For advanced developers: master the skills to efficiently apply PowSyBl functionalities to your real-world scenarios.
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.
Key Trends Shaping the Future of Infrastructure.pdfCheryl Hung
Keynote at DIGIT West Expo, Glasgow on 29 May 2024.
Cheryl Hung, ochery.com
Sr Director, Infrastructure Ecosystem, Arm.
The key trends across hardware, cloud and open-source; exploring how these areas are likely to mature and develop over the short and long-term, and then considering how organisations can position themselves to adapt and thrive.
2. Sandra Knight Programme
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Setting the Context
• Sandra Knight Programme Management Limited has over 20 + years of Programme, Project &
Product Management experience in the Travel and Transport industry
• Collabera in partnership with Sandra Knight Programme Management Limited brings innovative
& cutting edge IT solutions for the Travel and Transport industry.
• Collabera has vast experience in IT services outsourcing having worked with blue chip clients
and on latest technologies since 1991
3. Sandra Knight Programme
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About Sandra Knight Programme Management Limited
• Programme Manager with 20 years high standing in IT Programme and Product Management.
• Ecommerce, Digital and Service Orientated Architectures.
• Technical infrastructures, applications, enterprises and continents.
• A delivery orientated leader with a mix of technical & business understanding.
• Creative ability with attention to detail.
• Professional Qualifications in Prince 2, ITIL V3, Hoskyns Project Management based on best practice.
• Experienced in use of DSDM and AGILE
• Member of The British Computer Society
• BCS Group Member of:
• EliTE (Effective Leadership in IT)
• SPIN (Software Process Improvement Network)
• Service Management
• Women
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About Collabera
Experienced Global Player Industry and Service focus
• 4000+ strong organization with over $300 million • Strong portfolio of IT solutions and services in
revenues focused verticals – Banking, Communications,
• Presence in 19 locations and 3 global delivery Media, Retail and Manufacturing
centers in India and the US • Consulting Solutions to tackle specific strategic
• Established in 1991 and a certified MBE (Minority challenges
Business Enterprise) • Solutions designed for specific industry issues
Winning Team The Right Partner
• Experienced leadership team – from best of • Flexibility and “Client Centric” culture
the IT companies
• Partner for over 100 Global 2000
• 4+ years average experience corporations
• Right mix of global and local hires • Collabera enters GS 100 list of top global
outsourcing providers
• Trusted advisor relationships
Predictable Performance Collaborative Engagement
• Adoption of industry best practices across • Combination of client site, offsite and offshore
Software Engineering (CMMI Level 5) , HR and IT models
(ISO 27001) • Framework of collaborative models, processes and
• Assets & Frameworks tools for overall IT efficiency
• Ecosystem of partners
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Our combined Offerings
• Outsourced IT Services
• Programme / Project Management Services
• Business Planning & Organization • Strategy & Vision
• Creativity & Innovation • Business Transformation, Change Management
• Customer & Supplier Relationship • Stakeholder & Communications planning
• International Relations • Consultancy Services
• New Technology • Technology Advisory Services
• Objective, Analytical, Problem solving • Best Practices sharing, Mentoring, Support
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• Programme, Project & Product • Mobility – Enterprise , Wireless and Devices
Management Agile, DSDM PMP
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Our Sourcing Solutions – designed to optimize sourcing options and provide maximum value from global sourcing
1 Why Sourcing Strategy 3 Solutions and Customer Benefits
• Performance Variance
Rationalize
Sourcing
• Lack of Standardized Contracts Cost Quality Risk
Strategies
• Globalization without Guiding Strategy Vendor
Consolidation
Integrate Sourcing Programs
• Lack of Governance Mechanisms
Contract through Merger or Acquisition
2 Our Approach Rationalization
Rationalized Rationalize Strategies
Risk
Assessment Integrate Vendors
Measuring
Globalization Consolidate Contracts
ROI
Understand Risks
Developing
project based
purchasing Measure Performance
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Outcome driven strategy development to downstream implementation & support
Business Drivers
Prioritization
Understand Goals and Vision Short Term Needs • Data Strategy
Capture Business Requirements Long Term Needs
Define IT / Business Needs • Business Intelligence
Business Benefit • Enterprise DW
Organizational Readiness
Technical Complexity • Master Data Management (MDM)
Problem Roadmap • Data Management/Data Quality
Momentum
Definition Matrix • Meta Data Management
Existing Tools Project Plan
Existing Processes Road Map
Applications/Systems
Technical Infrastructure
Define Design Develop Deploy
•Business Requirements •Design Review and •Finalize Acceptance •User Acceptance testing
Best Practices / Industry Benchmarks inputs and validation Signof f criteria and Signof f
Client
Tools and Technologies •Standards/Processes
Business Case •Acceptance Criteria
MomentumTM
People Process Technology Collabera
assessment framework •Design walkthrough •Finalize acceptance
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Support
typically used for Define •Coordinate Review test/deployment plans •Deploy accepted
•Setup Development •Review and Test components
• DW/BI Requirements & Design •Solution Outline
•Finalize technology
Environment
•Architecture model
components
•Build ETL
•User Acceptance support
•Bug f ixes
selection •Data Architecture Design programs/mappings •Post rollout Support
• Technical Architecture •Gap analysis
•Metadata strategy
•Analytics layer design
•Refine architecture
•Build data cleansing
routines
•On going maintenance
•Data quality strategy model •Build Reports, OLAP
• Tool/Vendor Selection •Test Strategy
•Background research
•Develop Test Scenarios/
plans
Components
•Perf orm unit &
• ETL Development •Build Prototype/POC
•Information support
integration testing
•Perf orm initial
Increasing perf ormance tuning
• BI/Reports Development Offshore
Component •Develop user training
• Data Integration
Enhance Operate
• SVoC/MDM Implementation 4D model with offshore •Refine and Enrich •Support and
•Addition of new objects Maintenance activities
delivers business values at •Continuous improvement • Knowledge
savings of upto 40% of the DW/Bi environment Management
compared to a fully onsite model
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• Airline Servicing Products • Primary J2EE/.NET/DW/BI Stack
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• Migration & Upgrades • Enterprise Applications
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Collabera Labs
Collabera Labs is the innovation arm of
Collabera where there is a constant push to
find innovative, yet repeatable, solutions to
everyday business and IT problems.
Collabera Labs is a team of dedicated
architects and best-in-class technology
centers of excellence who drive the
philosophy of ‘putting innovation into
practice’.
Collabera Labs participates in application
development and technology architecture
consulting engagements bringing in
architectural experience and best practices
to the project
