Get real-life tips on online listening and learn how to:
- Find relevant online insights
- Engage with your audience
- Avoid social media crisis
- Improve your online communication
Technology is expected to erase millions of jobs. At the same time, our workforce is ageing and the Gig Economy is booming. What are the changes that have been happening and what does this mean for employers and workers?
Published in Cambridge, MA, March 14th, 2019
Digital Marketing Strategies B2B Companies Must UseJoe Martinez
My slides from BizExpo 2017. Originally presented on 5/24/17 at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino. Users in attendance learned B2B strategies to help grow their businesses online.
Stephen Kenwright - London Affiliates ConferenceBranded3
Stephen Kenwright, Director or Search at Branded3 looks and 'Strategic keyword research and analysis' in his presentation for the London Affiliates Conference: http://www.igbaffiliate.com/events/london-affiliate-conference
State of Search in Ireland - Stephen Kenwright - Learn Inbound - January 2017 Branded3
For his talk at Learn Inbound 2017 Branded3's Director of Search Stephen Kenwright looks at the comparison of search between Ireland and the rest of the UK.
Get real-life tips on online listening and learn how to:
- Find relevant online insights
- Engage with your audience
- Avoid social media crisis
- Improve your online communication
Technology is expected to erase millions of jobs. At the same time, our workforce is ageing and the Gig Economy is booming. What are the changes that have been happening and what does this mean for employers and workers?
Published in Cambridge, MA, March 14th, 2019
Digital Marketing Strategies B2B Companies Must UseJoe Martinez
My slides from BizExpo 2017. Originally presented on 5/24/17 at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino. Users in attendance learned B2B strategies to help grow their businesses online.
Stephen Kenwright - London Affiliates ConferenceBranded3
Stephen Kenwright, Director or Search at Branded3 looks and 'Strategic keyword research and analysis' in his presentation for the London Affiliates Conference: http://www.igbaffiliate.com/events/london-affiliate-conference
State of Search in Ireland - Stephen Kenwright - Learn Inbound - January 2017 Branded3
For his talk at Learn Inbound 2017 Branded3's Director of Search Stephen Kenwright looks at the comparison of search between Ireland and the rest of the UK.
The Cloud and Mobile Demystified: Good For Your Business?interlinkONE
interlinkONE and Grow Socially CEO John Foley, Jr. delivered the presentation "The Cloud and Mobile Demystified: Good For Your Business?" at the 2012 Graph Expo conference in Chicago.
John provided an overview of the Pros and Cons of cloud computing, specifically for print service providers.
John discussed the advantages of utilizing a technology provider that delivers their solution under the Software-as-a-Service approach.
John also discussed critical trends in the world of mobile. He then highlighted specific ways that service providers can grow their business by offering mobile marketing solutions, including QR Codes, mobile websites, mobile landing pages, SMS/Text, augmented reality, Near Field Communication, and more.
How Social Media Works for the Channel [Global Channel Partners Summit]interlinkONE
At the 2012 Global Channel Partners Summit (which was held at Graph Expo in Chicago), interlinkONE and Grow Socially CEO John Foley, Jr. delivered the presentation "How Social Media Works for the Channel".
He provided an overview of strategies, tactics, tools, and tips that can be used to achieve success with social media in the channel environment.
Content marketing world_mobile and tablet content distribution_8_17_2012interlinkONE
Mobile and Tablet Content Distribution
September 6th – 10:30am
There is no doubt that mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets are changing the way that people consume information. The speed at which people are purchasing those items and making them part of their daily routines is happening faster than most marketers are prepared for! In this presentation, John Foley, CEO of interlinkONE and Grow Socially, will provide an overview of what needs to be done to prepare, deliver, and measure content that is tailored for the mobile audience.
John will cover items such as:
How to develop a strategy to reach your mobile audience
Options for building mobile websites, landing pages, blogs, and more
Best practices for integrating mobile with other distribution channels, such as print and email
Considerations regarding building a mobile App vs. a mobile website
And more!
We hope that you will join us as you look for ways to reach the growing mobile audience!
Marketing Ideas for Print Association LeadersinterlinkONE
John Foley, Jr. and Jason Pinto of interlinkONE and Grow Socially delivered this presentation to a group of print industry association leaders on August 20th.
They shared a number of strategies and tips to help them improve on their own marketing efforts.
The discussion covered items such as:
- Inbound Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- QR Codes
- Mobile Websites
- And more!
Using Inbound Marketing To Build Your BusinessinterlinkONE
This presentation was shared during a webinar by the Grow Socially team on July 24th, 2012.
The content throughout the webinar is designed to help companies effectively use inbound marketing tactics to achieve their business objectives.
The presentation covered items such as:
- Social Media
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Website Design
- And more!
Matt Sullivan also shared some of the practical ways that companies can use Grow Socially's services to achieve success with inbound marketing.
Saving Time and Money in Warehouse Operations (MFSA Annual Conference)interlinkONE
interlinkONE's VP of Sales Karen DeWolfe delivered this presentation at the 2012 MFSA Annual Conference in Asheville, North Carolina.
During the presentation, entitled "Saving Time and Money in Warehouse Operations", Karen shared a number of strategies, technologies, tools, and tips to help companies streamline their inventory management and order fulfillment processes.
Karen covers items such as:
- Online Ordering and Web-to-Print portals
- Wireless Barcode Scanners
- Order Picking Options
- Inventory Replenishment Techniques
- And more!
Making Money with Mobile (2012 MFSA Annual Conference)interlinkONE
John Foley, Jr., the CEO of interlinkONE and Grow Socially, delivered this presentation at the 2012 MFSA Annual Conference in Asheville.
During his one-hour session, John will explained how mobile technology is changing the way that people communicate and consume information.
He shared the latest statistics on how devices such as smartphones and tablets are having a dramatic effect on everything from marketing, to sales, to customer support, to fulfillment, and more.
Best of all, John demonstrated how there are plenty of opportunities for mail and fulfillment services providers to grow their business by incorporating mobile technology. During his presentation, John will share actionable solutions, case studies, and provide plenty of inspiration.
Some of the technologies that John discussed include:
- QR Codes
- Augmented Reality
- Near Field Communication (NFC)
- Mobile Payments
- And more!
Attendees also had the chance to provide real-time feedback during the session via their smartphones and tablets!
What's New in ilinkONE Version 8 (June 2012)interlinkONE
In this presentation, interlinkONE's CMO Jason Pinto demonstrates some of the latest enhancements within the ilinkONE Version 8 software.
The presentation was delivered during a webinar on June 20th, 2012.
Follow the Money: Growing Your Business in a Multi-Channel WorldinterlinkONE
John Foley, Jr., CEO of interlinkONE and Grow Socially, delivered this presentation at the 2012 CUPMAC Annual Conference.
CUPMAC, The College and University Print Management Assoication of Canada, has a membership of in-plant printers at colleges and universities around Canada.
As the world of marketing and communications has changed over the past few years, many of them are looking for new ways to grow their business.
During his all-day presentation, John shared a number of strategies, tactics, best practices, marketing campaign ideas, and case studies to help these in-plant printers transform and grow their business.
John discussed items such as:
- Business Transformation into a Marketing Services Provider
- QR Code Creation, Tracking, and Management
- Mobile Website Building
- Near Field Communication (NFC)
- Using social media to grow your print business
- And more!
All attendees received a copy of John's book, "Business Transformation: A New Path to Profit for the Printing Industry". Learn more about that book at http://NewPathtoProfit.com
Growing Your Business with Social MediainterlinkONE
interlinkONE and Grow Socially CEO John Foley, Jr. delivered this presentation with Curley Direct's Director of Marketing Donna Vieira at the 2012 ON DEMAND Expo in New York City.
During "Growing Your Business with Social Media", John and Donna shared how companies can grow their business through online marketing initiatives, including strategies, plans and tactics for incorporating social media into multi-channel marketing campaigns.
Attendees were able to:
- Understand how your target audience communicates in the various channels and how getting noticed is most important.
- Learn how to drive traffic from your marketing campaigns and how lead generation is done in a multi-channel effort.
- Learn from real examples and case studies on how to blend traditional marketing methods with online channels.
- You will take away immediate actionable ideas for your business -- for your website, social media channels, email campaigns, and more.
- Learn best practices for social networking, SEO, and website design.
How To Strategically Transform and Grow Your Print Business (PIASC)interlinkONE
During this presentation, John Foley, Jr., CEO of interlinkONE and Grow Socially, shares strategies and steps that printers can take to grow their business.
John delivered this content at a PIASC event on June 8th, 2012.
During the 3-hour session, John covers items such as:
- Print: Today & Tomorrow… And What it Means to Offer Marketing Services to your Clients
- Transforming your Business from PSP to MSP
- Marketing Yourself to be the Best Service Provider Ever
And more!
Tips on How to Integrate Print with other ChannelsinterlinkONE
John Foley, Jr., CEO of interlinkONE and Grow Socially, delivered this presentation at a CEO Peer Group on June 9th 2012.
During "Tips on How to Integrate Print with Other Channels", attendees received a variety of practical information on how they can effectively incorporate print in their marketing efforts.
John covers items such as:
- Integrating Print with mobile
- Integrating Print with social media
- Integrating Print with email
- Integrating Print with websites and landing pages
John provides strategies, tips, case studies, best practices, and more.
Among the tactics discussed are QR Codes, mobile websites, personalized URLs, variable data printing, and near field communication (NFC).
interlinkONE and Grow Socially CEO delivered this presentation at the Dscoop at drupa event in May 2012.
During this session, John presents growth strategies for printers in the labels and packaging space.
John provides ideas and tactics that printers can use to stand out from their competition.
He provides an overview of new technologies and marketing channels that can be used to make print interactive and deliver more relevant content to the consumer.
John also provides inspiration and actionable steps for printers that are looking to improve their own sales and marketing efforts.
How to Strategically Transform and Grow Your BusinessinterlinkONE
interlinkONE and Grow Socially CEO John Foley, Jr. delivered this presentation at the Dscoop at drupa event in May 2012.
During this presentation, John Foley, Jr. presents an in-depth look at the dramatic changes that have affected the print industry recently.
He provides proven strategies, plans, and tactics that print service providers can follow to grow their business despite the decrease in printed materials.
He provides case studies of companies that have already found ways to adjust their business model, and succeed.
He provides commentary and advice from industry leaders who not only offer valuable guidance on what printers must do now, but also how they can prepare for what changes will come in the near future.
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.
The Cloud and Mobile Demystified: Good For Your Business?interlinkONE
interlinkONE and Grow Socially CEO John Foley, Jr. delivered the presentation "The Cloud and Mobile Demystified: Good For Your Business?" at the 2012 Graph Expo conference in Chicago.
John provided an overview of the Pros and Cons of cloud computing, specifically for print service providers.
John discussed the advantages of utilizing a technology provider that delivers their solution under the Software-as-a-Service approach.
John also discussed critical trends in the world of mobile. He then highlighted specific ways that service providers can grow their business by offering mobile marketing solutions, including QR Codes, mobile websites, mobile landing pages, SMS/Text, augmented reality, Near Field Communication, and more.
How Social Media Works for the Channel [Global Channel Partners Summit]interlinkONE
At the 2012 Global Channel Partners Summit (which was held at Graph Expo in Chicago), interlinkONE and Grow Socially CEO John Foley, Jr. delivered the presentation "How Social Media Works for the Channel".
He provided an overview of strategies, tactics, tools, and tips that can be used to achieve success with social media in the channel environment.
Content marketing world_mobile and tablet content distribution_8_17_2012interlinkONE
Mobile and Tablet Content Distribution
September 6th – 10:30am
There is no doubt that mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets are changing the way that people consume information. The speed at which people are purchasing those items and making them part of their daily routines is happening faster than most marketers are prepared for! In this presentation, John Foley, CEO of interlinkONE and Grow Socially, will provide an overview of what needs to be done to prepare, deliver, and measure content that is tailored for the mobile audience.
John will cover items such as:
How to develop a strategy to reach your mobile audience
Options for building mobile websites, landing pages, blogs, and more
Best practices for integrating mobile with other distribution channels, such as print and email
Considerations regarding building a mobile App vs. a mobile website
And more!
We hope that you will join us as you look for ways to reach the growing mobile audience!
Marketing Ideas for Print Association LeadersinterlinkONE
John Foley, Jr. and Jason Pinto of interlinkONE and Grow Socially delivered this presentation to a group of print industry association leaders on August 20th.
They shared a number of strategies and tips to help them improve on their own marketing efforts.
The discussion covered items such as:
- Inbound Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- QR Codes
- Mobile Websites
- And more!
Using Inbound Marketing To Build Your BusinessinterlinkONE
This presentation was shared during a webinar by the Grow Socially team on July 24th, 2012.
The content throughout the webinar is designed to help companies effectively use inbound marketing tactics to achieve their business objectives.
The presentation covered items such as:
- Social Media
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Website Design
- And more!
Matt Sullivan also shared some of the practical ways that companies can use Grow Socially's services to achieve success with inbound marketing.
Saving Time and Money in Warehouse Operations (MFSA Annual Conference)interlinkONE
interlinkONE's VP of Sales Karen DeWolfe delivered this presentation at the 2012 MFSA Annual Conference in Asheville, North Carolina.
During the presentation, entitled "Saving Time and Money in Warehouse Operations", Karen shared a number of strategies, technologies, tools, and tips to help companies streamline their inventory management and order fulfillment processes.
Karen covers items such as:
- Online Ordering and Web-to-Print portals
- Wireless Barcode Scanners
- Order Picking Options
- Inventory Replenishment Techniques
- And more!
Making Money with Mobile (2012 MFSA Annual Conference)interlinkONE
John Foley, Jr., the CEO of interlinkONE and Grow Socially, delivered this presentation at the 2012 MFSA Annual Conference in Asheville.
During his one-hour session, John will explained how mobile technology is changing the way that people communicate and consume information.
He shared the latest statistics on how devices such as smartphones and tablets are having a dramatic effect on everything from marketing, to sales, to customer support, to fulfillment, and more.
Best of all, John demonstrated how there are plenty of opportunities for mail and fulfillment services providers to grow their business by incorporating mobile technology. During his presentation, John will share actionable solutions, case studies, and provide plenty of inspiration.
Some of the technologies that John discussed include:
- QR Codes
- Augmented Reality
- Near Field Communication (NFC)
- Mobile Payments
- And more!
Attendees also had the chance to provide real-time feedback during the session via their smartphones and tablets!
What's New in ilinkONE Version 8 (June 2012)interlinkONE
In this presentation, interlinkONE's CMO Jason Pinto demonstrates some of the latest enhancements within the ilinkONE Version 8 software.
The presentation was delivered during a webinar on June 20th, 2012.
Follow the Money: Growing Your Business in a Multi-Channel WorldinterlinkONE
John Foley, Jr., CEO of interlinkONE and Grow Socially, delivered this presentation at the 2012 CUPMAC Annual Conference.
CUPMAC, The College and University Print Management Assoication of Canada, has a membership of in-plant printers at colleges and universities around Canada.
As the world of marketing and communications has changed over the past few years, many of them are looking for new ways to grow their business.
During his all-day presentation, John shared a number of strategies, tactics, best practices, marketing campaign ideas, and case studies to help these in-plant printers transform and grow their business.
John discussed items such as:
- Business Transformation into a Marketing Services Provider
- QR Code Creation, Tracking, and Management
- Mobile Website Building
- Near Field Communication (NFC)
- Using social media to grow your print business
- And more!
All attendees received a copy of John's book, "Business Transformation: A New Path to Profit for the Printing Industry". Learn more about that book at http://NewPathtoProfit.com
Growing Your Business with Social MediainterlinkONE
interlinkONE and Grow Socially CEO John Foley, Jr. delivered this presentation with Curley Direct's Director of Marketing Donna Vieira at the 2012 ON DEMAND Expo in New York City.
During "Growing Your Business with Social Media", John and Donna shared how companies can grow their business through online marketing initiatives, including strategies, plans and tactics for incorporating social media into multi-channel marketing campaigns.
Attendees were able to:
- Understand how your target audience communicates in the various channels and how getting noticed is most important.
- Learn how to drive traffic from your marketing campaigns and how lead generation is done in a multi-channel effort.
- Learn from real examples and case studies on how to blend traditional marketing methods with online channels.
- You will take away immediate actionable ideas for your business -- for your website, social media channels, email campaigns, and more.
- Learn best practices for social networking, SEO, and website design.
How To Strategically Transform and Grow Your Print Business (PIASC)interlinkONE
During this presentation, John Foley, Jr., CEO of interlinkONE and Grow Socially, shares strategies and steps that printers can take to grow their business.
John delivered this content at a PIASC event on June 8th, 2012.
During the 3-hour session, John covers items such as:
- Print: Today & Tomorrow… And What it Means to Offer Marketing Services to your Clients
- Transforming your Business from PSP to MSP
- Marketing Yourself to be the Best Service Provider Ever
And more!
Tips on How to Integrate Print with other ChannelsinterlinkONE
John Foley, Jr., CEO of interlinkONE and Grow Socially, delivered this presentation at a CEO Peer Group on June 9th 2012.
During "Tips on How to Integrate Print with Other Channels", attendees received a variety of practical information on how they can effectively incorporate print in their marketing efforts.
John covers items such as:
- Integrating Print with mobile
- Integrating Print with social media
- Integrating Print with email
- Integrating Print with websites and landing pages
John provides strategies, tips, case studies, best practices, and more.
Among the tactics discussed are QR Codes, mobile websites, personalized URLs, variable data printing, and near field communication (NFC).
interlinkONE and Grow Socially CEO delivered this presentation at the Dscoop at drupa event in May 2012.
During this session, John presents growth strategies for printers in the labels and packaging space.
John provides ideas and tactics that printers can use to stand out from their competition.
He provides an overview of new technologies and marketing channels that can be used to make print interactive and deliver more relevant content to the consumer.
John also provides inspiration and actionable steps for printers that are looking to improve their own sales and marketing efforts.
How to Strategically Transform and Grow Your BusinessinterlinkONE
interlinkONE and Grow Socially CEO John Foley, Jr. delivered this presentation at the Dscoop at drupa event in May 2012.
During this presentation, John Foley, Jr. presents an in-depth look at the dramatic changes that have affected the print industry recently.
He provides proven strategies, plans, and tactics that print service providers can follow to grow their business despite the decrease in printed materials.
He provides case studies of companies that have already found ways to adjust their business model, and succeed.
He provides commentary and advice from industry leaders who not only offer valuable guidance on what printers must do now, but also how they can prepare for what changes will come in the near future.
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.
Dr. Sean Tan, Head of Data Science, Changi Airport Group
Discover how Changi Airport Group (CAG) leverages graph technologies and generative AI to revolutionize their search capabilities. This session delves into the unique search needs of CAG’s diverse passengers and customers, showcasing how graph data structures enhance the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated search results, mitigating the risk of “hallucinations” and improving the overall customer journey.
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.
Pushing the limits of ePRTC: 100ns holdover for 100 daysAdtran
At WSTS 2024, Alon Stern explored the topic of parametric holdover and explained how recent research findings can be implemented in real-world PNT networks to achieve 100 nanoseconds of accuracy for up to 100 days.
Maruthi Prithivirajan, Head of ASEAN & IN Solution Architecture, Neo4j
Get an inside look at the latest Neo4j innovations that enable relationship-driven intelligence at scale. Learn more about the newest cloud integrations and product enhancements that make Neo4j an essential choice for developers building apps with interconnected data and generative AI.
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
Enchancing adoption of Open Source Libraries. A case study on Albumentations.AIVladimir Iglovikov, Ph.D.
Presented by Vladimir Iglovikov:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/iglovikov/
- https://x.com/viglovikov
- https://www.instagram.com/ternaus/
This presentation delves into the journey of Albumentations.ai, a highly successful open-source library for data augmentation.
Created out of a necessity for superior performance in Kaggle competitions, Albumentations has grown to become a widely used tool among data scientists and machine learning practitioners.
This case study covers various aspects, including:
People: The contributors and community that have supported Albumentations.
Metrics: The success indicators such as downloads, daily active users, GitHub stars, and financial contributions.
Challenges: The hurdles in monetizing open-source projects and measuring user engagement.
Development Practices: Best practices for creating, maintaining, and scaling open-source libraries, including code hygiene, CI/CD, and fast iteration.
Community Building: Strategies for making adoption easy, iterating quickly, and fostering a vibrant, engaged community.
Marketing: Both online and offline marketing tactics, focusing on real, impactful interactions and collaborations.
Mental Health: Maintaining balance and not feeling pressured by user demands.
Key insights include the importance of automation, making the adoption process seamless, and leveraging offline interactions for marketing. The presentation also emphasizes the need for continuous small improvements and building a friendly, inclusive community that contributes to the project's growth.
Vladimir Iglovikov brings his extensive experience as a Kaggle Grandmaster, ex-Staff ML Engineer at Lyft, sharing valuable lessons and practical advice for anyone looking to enhance the adoption of their open-source projects.
Explore more about Albumentations and join the community at:
GitHub: https://github.com/albumentations-team/albumentations
Website: https://albumentations.ai/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/100504475
Twitter: https://x.com/albumentations
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.
GraphSummit Singapore | The Future of Agility: Supercharging Digital Transfor...Neo4j
Leonard Jayamohan, Partner & Generative AI Lead, Deloitte
This keynote will reveal how Deloitte leverages Neo4j’s graph power for groundbreaking digital twin solutions, achieving a staggering 100x performance boost. Discover the essential role knowledge graphs play in successful generative AI implementations. Plus, get an exclusive look at an innovative Neo4j + Generative AI solution Deloitte is developing in-house.
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.
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.
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.
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!
I just want to say thank you to the Signage and Graphics Summit for having me… I am from the Boston area, so, when they asked me to speak here, and I realized I would be in Tampa in February, I did not disagree!But more than the warm weather, and the beautiful resort, I’m excited about meeting many of you, seeing some people I know (David Murphy, Catherine Monson), and learning more about what you do.I really enjoyed Eric Qualman’s presentation… I am a huge fan of social media… You can find me on Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, and Linkedin… A few years ago, at conferences like these, speakers would ask people to shut their phones off,…. But now, we want your phones on! We want you tweeting what you hear to the rest of the world (hopefully good stuff )
Just a quick introduction… I work at interlinkONE, a marketing software company outside of Boston. We primarily provide our software to service providers – print, mail, fulfillment.Check us out at interlinkONE.comI’ve worked there for more than 11 years… originally, as a programmer! But now, most of my time is spent working with customers, or on our marketing efforts.Yes, my Last Name is Pinto. When I was in scchool, I hated it! I heard references to the car, the beans, the horse.But now that I’m older, I’ve embraced it! If you see me in the hallway, feel free to just yell “Pinto!”Now, just like I was not a fan of Pinto when I was younger, you as companies in the print industry probably don’t like seeing a chart like this one:
This is from the DMA (Direct Marketing Associaton’s Statistical Fact Book in 2010). And, it’s what we all know has happened… Volumes of print have gone down… But , marketers are still spending money….. Where?
Yes, more and more of our communication, our daily routines occur online…. Wehther on email, the web , social media sites….. And look at that big one there: mobile!
So…. Are devices like this the “nail in the coffin” for print as a whole?
Well, that’s what we’re going to talk about today… While print volumes may never be what they once were, they can still be an important part of marketing and educational processes. They can be integrated with mobile and the web. QR Codes are one way that that can be done.
So……. As we head into this preso, I promise that I’m not going to say that QR Codes will solve the world’s problems. I’m not going to say that putting a QR Code on yoru signs or other printed materials will increase rates by for 4,000% percent everytime.But I will hopefully show you things like QR Codes may provide benefits… it will mean embracing new channels and technology, but if we are willing to move with our customers and prospects, we will succeeed.
Alright, so first let’s talk about what exactly a QR Code is… It is a barcode, plain and simple.But creative people and businesses have found ways to expand how it can be used to make people’s lives easier.Let’s see how.
First, what does it stand for?Quick Response…
They are not new, per se… They’ve been around since 1994.Of course, they’ve recently been increasing in popularity in the US.In the automotive industry, shipping slips and receipts are encoded with QR Code containing customer data, shipper data, product number, quantity, and other data. The data is used for ordering and product scanning.
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There are a number of FREE applications that allow you to scan QR Codes.They are different between phones.Discuss favorite ones for iPhone, Android, Blackberry.To get one, you simply need to go to your app store, download the app. You can even do it now , if you’d like..
Once you have the app, here’s how it works. You open the app, point the camera on your phone to the QR Code, it is detected, it is decoded, and you are directed to the web… It migth be a website, a video, a social media profile page.
Now, I know that one thing that people say when it comes to QR Codes is that they are not the prettiest things ever.Now, believe it or not, that’s what people once said about me… and now look at me Let’s look at some of the options that you have when it comes to the design process of QR Codes.
The more information your fitting in the more complex the QR Code gets.A simple code can be the short URL code. Maybe you tell them a secret on SHort URL's and using them in QR CodesThe complex is hold information about an event – title, date, time, end time so it requires more pixels to hold more data
How do you shorten a URL? There are tools such as Bit.Ly, ilnk.me.Some QR Code generators do it for you!
If you are a pet lover, you may be saying this is not deterioation, but beautification! So this offers benefits, if you’re the designer, the markter.. You can incorporate images into the design a bit.This is possible due to the Reed-Solomon error correction code written into the QR Code encoder. This allows up to 30% deterioration of a QR Code possible with it still being readable. That correction code is used on DVDs, CDs and more.Same principles apply… Printed pieces may get damaged slightly, somewhat dirty, a bit of wear and tear.
Alright, now for those of us in the Northeast, we will not have to look at one of these for the next few months. A snow shovel will probably be our best friend for a while.
Yes, you can also use that deterioration rate to place your logo inside the QR Code.The way this works normally is you create a QR Code, which is really just an image… Bring it into Photoshop, and then place the logo, and TEST!
The possibilities for QR Codes to help increase the impact and effectiveness of printed materials continues to increase.You have the ability to create QR Codes with different colors… IFrom our testing, darker colors have performed the best… Without a doubt, if you create one with color, test with different readers and phones.
Any Boston Celtics fans?When we win the NBA Championship this year, send me an email, and I’ll try to send you tshirt with this logo/QR Code on it.
If you’re a designer… you generate the QR Code.. It’s outputted as a300 dpi image (depending on who you use). Then, simply scale it to a different size with a program such as Adobe Illustrator, or another image-editing program.
Just from our own testing, when we take the QR Code less than an inch, we see troubles with the readers… For you, test…
Hopefully those previous slides give you a good understanding of some of the options you have in creating QR Codes, and whjat’s needed for people to use them. Now we will go through some examples… Most of them are fairly recent, and may involve products that you have heard them.
This QR Code was on the side of a building at a mall in Maryland. It was a Deal a Day promotion.For 15 days, people would scan the QR Code and be sent to a new deal online. From there, they could bring their phone into the store, and redeem their discount. This one is obviously huge.
QR Codes can also be used for interacting with day-to-day consumers. This is an example of a butcher shop in our area. It’s delicous!!! And you know what, that means it’s popular….
Here’s how they’ve used QR Codes… on their cash register… People scan this QR Code, and they are sent to a landign page that lets them subscribe for their newsletter.Also, there are other QR Codes that give people something to do while they’re waiting for their order.
We are seeing a huge interest in qr Codes when it comes to real estate.Here’s a picture of how one is being used on a rider.Also, flyers, mailers, newsletters, other signs…
QR Codes are also appearing in a lot of print advertisements in magazines.
Qr Codes on signs outside of stores… to attract interest, perhaps to promote deals, and more.
QR Codes were used inside Madison Square Garden.At this dinosaur exhibit.
Qr Codes were used on gift cards to promote Tron.
Directed people to a trailer of the movie.
QR Codes used by a printer to make their open house more fun, exciting.. If people scanned the code o nthis sign, it took them to a landing page. There was logic on the page to randomly display a picture of a rockstar… kinda fun.(of course, when the men scanned a code and saw Courtney Love, and the ladies scanned a code and saw Elton John, their reactions were priceless!)
But I want to show you one thing they did…. They tied that into print.After scanning the code, and seeing it online on their phone, people could then grab a printed fulfillment of that rockstar.Yes, people are going to the web and their phones to access content. But they still will react to something tangible that they can hold.
The myStarbucksiPhone application has a slew of features that make it easier to remember your friend’s favorite drinks and to locate nearby Starbucks stores. More interesting is a test of a Starbucks card, which will allow people in select West Coast stores to pay for coffee using a bar code on a phone’s screen. This has broad implications for mobile commerce. Starbucks are testing payment by iPhone in sixteen selected stores in Silicon Valley and Seattle. The iPhone app displays a QR Code that can be used just like a Starbucks Card to make purchases.
Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in the Bahamas is using QR Codes on advertising posters in its current marketing campaign. The QR Code resolves to http://www.atlantis.com/qr/ and user agent detection directs mobile devices to a video on YouTube for mobile.This is a great example where print and the web work together.. Print can provide dramatic, beautiful, compelling images from another land, a resort, whatever it is… But then connect with the web, and you connect people to videos, and more details.. Helping to convince and convert.
In Japan, McDonalds is adding QR codes that link up with nutritional information. Many other restaurants and even food products in stores are also doing this. QR Codes on menus, posters and more…
1.5 million items were purchased on eBay this holiday season directly via the phones, on their iPhone App.
This one shows the creativity, and the mainstream news..Made of balloons!!
The campaign objective was to build awareness of the Letterbox Deals brand with Sydney households by giving away Dell notebook computers. The consumers in these households had the opportunity to enter a competition (see above) via 2 options:Website orQR code.What does it mean when 60% of entrants downloaded a QR Reader, and were therefore new to using QR Codes. It means that not having a reader pre-installed on the device is not such a big barrier. (misconception #1)What about 25% of competition entries were from scanning QR codes even though the entrant was at home because the piece was mailed to them and could use their home computer to enter. It means that the QR code as a call to action option, together with the impulse and convenience of using their mobile device was compelling enough to stop them going to their PC. (misconception #2)High % occurred within people’s homes (as tracked by Insqribe platform)
Explain PURLS and QR’s = QRPURLsWhy Upload a List?This feature can save you a great deal of time when you need to generate QR Codes for website URLs in bulk. Example 1: Personalized URLsLet's say that you have an Excel file that contains a list of mailing addresses and personalized URLs. You can simply upload your list, and our solution will generate a QR Code for each Personalized URL in your file.
Creating QR Codes and marketing campaigns takes a bit of an investment – time, print costs, and more. Our reporting system shows how much it costs in the end to deliver leads through your QR Code campaigns.QR Codes can be a very important channel in your marketing efforts. With interlinkONE’silinkONE Version 8 marketing software you can measure the success of your multi-channel campaigns:Did the QR Code perform better on the postcard or the flyer?How many people typed in their personalized URL? How many used the QR Code?How many viewed your newsletter via your Twitter post? How many viewed it via the QR Code?Was the email more effective than the direct mail piece that had a QR Code?
Now, it is easy to create codes… But there’s something you need to keep in mind… I want to chat about the importance of pointing people to sites that work on phones.And, I like to think about this drink ---eggnog!I love it, but the more I drink , well, the less that I can fit me into my clothes.When someone scans a QR Code, they most likely are doing so on a phone that only has a few inches of screen space.
Thus, we want to make an effort to point people to mobile-optimized sites. IFlyMobi.comFlash = bad!!Your corporate website: probably doesn’t fit!!TEST!!