The document discusses using Android smartphones to monitor schools and collect data. It outlines how smartphones can be used to digitize monitoring forms, take geotagged photos for verification, and provide real-time data access. This allows for improved data quality, granularity, veracity and timeliness compared to paper-based systems. The data can then facilitate better performance management through analysis and indicators. Samsung Galaxy Y phones are proposed for data collection due to features like mobility, GPS, and cost effectiveness. Guidance is provided on using the monitoring forms and troubleshooting potential issues with the system.
A mobile monitoring and alert sms system with remote configuration – a case s...Editor Jacotech
One of the parent´s main concerns nowadays it to know their children´s whereabouts. Some applications exist to address this issue and most of them rely on internet connection which makes the solution expensive. In this paper we present a low cost solution, based on SMS, and with the ability to remotely configure the child monitoring process. We also present the architecture and the full flowchart of the child application whenever a SMS is received. This case study uses Android and the more recent location API – the Fused Location Provider. For obvious reasons, the security issue has been a concern, which resulted in a configuration module in the child application to specify authorized senders
A mobile monitoring and alert sms system with remote configuration – a case s...Editor Jacotech
One of the parent´s main concerns nowadays it to know their children´s whereabouts. Some applications exist to address this issue and most of them rely on internet connection which makes the solution expensive. In this paper we present a low cost solution, based on SMS, and with the ability to remotely configure the child monitoring process. We also present the architecture and the full flowchart of the child application whenever a SMS is received. This case study uses Android and the more recent location API – the Fused Location Provider. For obvious reasons, the security issue has been a concern, which resulted in a configuration module in the child application to specify authorized senders
Water Service Providers (WSPs) in Kenya face insurmountable challenges due to rising cost of production of clean water. Water treatment chemicals, rising cost of electricity (used to pump water), high UFW (Unaccounted For Water) among other challenges make the water companies operate in a tight cash flow environment.
WSPS have to adopt technologies and strategies that will increase efficiency and reduce the cost of production. Meter reading is an area that the WSPS can use low cost android phones for real time meter reading that will allow the units consumed to be sent real time to the server via GPRS connectivity. They can also use POS that can compute and print instant water bills ad customers can pay for their bills real time using MPESA thus increase the company's cash flow as opposed to waiting till the amount of days taken to produce bills.
The solution can integrate to GPS data in the company for better management reporting tool.
Magpi AEA - Using Mobile Data Capture for Community and Facility Surveys in M...JSI
The Improving Supply Chains for Community Case Management of Pneumonia and Other Common Diseases of Childhood (SC4CCM) project, managed by JSI with funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, conducted a midline assessment in January 2013 using Nokia e71 and e63 mobile phones in 10 districts of Malawi.
The survey used mobile data entry forms on the DataDyne Magpi platform to conduct interviews, observe storage conditions, assess stock status of medicines, and tally service statistics at various levels of the supply chain.
Mobile data capture using Magpi proved very successful for a survey of this size. Software enabled immediate data transmission to the web-based database, reducing data entry time and improving fieldwork through remote supervision to deployed teams. Upfront programming and editing of forms were streamlined and functionality of skips improved from the project’s experience with Episurveyor, the previous version of the mobile data collection program.
Presented by Megan Noel at Evaluation 2013, Washington DC, October 2013
Our platform brings all data into one place and let's you use it in many ways including collecting primary data, accessing secondary data, and visualizing them in easy dashboards for effective decision making.
This presentation is a compilation of fundamentals of E-Business. Students can benefit from this presentation as they can learn about basic concepts of E-Business
Management Information Systems (MIS) in Nepal (MoFALD) by EkendraEkendra Lamsal
Presentation regarding various MIS portfolios in use by the Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development (MoFALD) with focus on Vital Event Registration & Social Security (VERSS) MIS from Department of Civic Registration. Presented to PN Campus.
Water Service Providers (WSPs) in Kenya face insurmountable challenges due to rising cost of production of clean water. Water treatment chemicals, rising cost of electricity (used to pump water), high UFW (Unaccounted For Water) among other challenges make the water companies operate in a tight cash flow environment.
WSPS have to adopt technologies and strategies that will increase efficiency and reduce the cost of production. Meter reading is an area that the WSPS can use low cost android phones for real time meter reading that will allow the units consumed to be sent real time to the server via GPRS connectivity. They can also use POS that can compute and print instant water bills ad customers can pay for their bills real time using MPESA thus increase the company's cash flow as opposed to waiting till the amount of days taken to produce bills.
The solution can integrate to GPS data in the company for better management reporting tool.
Magpi AEA - Using Mobile Data Capture for Community and Facility Surveys in M...JSI
The Improving Supply Chains for Community Case Management of Pneumonia and Other Common Diseases of Childhood (SC4CCM) project, managed by JSI with funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, conducted a midline assessment in January 2013 using Nokia e71 and e63 mobile phones in 10 districts of Malawi.
The survey used mobile data entry forms on the DataDyne Magpi platform to conduct interviews, observe storage conditions, assess stock status of medicines, and tally service statistics at various levels of the supply chain.
Mobile data capture using Magpi proved very successful for a survey of this size. Software enabled immediate data transmission to the web-based database, reducing data entry time and improving fieldwork through remote supervision to deployed teams. Upfront programming and editing of forms were streamlined and functionality of skips improved from the project’s experience with Episurveyor, the previous version of the mobile data collection program.
Presented by Megan Noel at Evaluation 2013, Washington DC, October 2013
Our platform brings all data into one place and let's you use it in many ways including collecting primary data, accessing secondary data, and visualizing them in easy dashboards for effective decision making.
This presentation is a compilation of fundamentals of E-Business. Students can benefit from this presentation as they can learn about basic concepts of E-Business
Management Information Systems (MIS) in Nepal (MoFALD) by EkendraEkendra Lamsal
Presentation regarding various MIS portfolios in use by the Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development (MoFALD) with focus on Vital Event Registration & Social Security (VERSS) MIS from Department of Civic Registration. Presented to PN Campus.
How to Product: Lifecycle of an Enterprise SaaS Productasimfayaz
I recently prepared this deck for Product Management workshops in Pakistan at Product School in Lahore, and a similar event in Islamabad. It covers various stages of the lifecycle of an Enterprise SaaS product, including Problem Discover, Hypothesis, Design, Build, and Launch.
All confidential material has been redacted.
I was invited to the School of Science and Engineering at LUMS to talk to freshmen about to decide their undergrad major. The crux of my presentation was how Computer Science is the major that lets you do most in the least amount of time.
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.
A tale of scale & speed: How the US Navy is enabling software delivery from l...sonjaschweigert1
Rapid and secure feature delivery is a goal across every application team and every branch of the DoD. The Navy’s DevSecOps platform, Party Barge, has achieved:
- Reduction in onboarding time from 5 weeks to 1 day
- Improved developer experience and productivity through actionable findings and reduction of false positives
- Maintenance of superior security standards and inherent policy enforcement with Authorization to Operate (ATO)
Development teams can ship efficiently and ensure applications are cyber ready for Navy Authorizing Officials (AOs). In this webinar, Sigma Defense and Anchore will give attendees a look behind the scenes and demo secure pipeline automation and security artifacts that speed up application ATO and time to production.
We will cover:
- How to remove silos in DevSecOps
- How to build efficient development pipeline roles and component templates
- How to deliver security artifacts that matter for ATO’s (SBOMs, vulnerability reports, and policy evidence)
- How to streamline operations with automated policy checks on container images
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.
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/
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
In this second installment of our Essentials of Automations webinar series, we’ll explore the landscape of triggers and actions, guiding you through the nuances of authoring and adapting workspaces for seamless automations. Gain an understanding of the full spectrum of triggers and actions available in FME, empowering you to enhance your workspaces for efficient automation.
We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
Pushing the limits of ePRTC: 100ns holdover for 100 daysAdtran
At WSTS 2024, Alon Stern explored the topic of parametric holdover and explained how recent research findings can be implemented in real-world PNT networks to achieve 100 nanoseconds of accuracy for up to 100 days.
Smart TV Buyer Insights Survey 2024 by 91mobiles.pdf91mobiles
91mobiles recently conducted a Smart TV Buyer Insights Survey in which we asked over 3,000 respondents about the TV they own, aspects they look at on a new TV, and their TV buying preferences.
Transcript: Selling digital books in 2024: Insights from industry leaders - T...BookNet Canada
The publishing industry has been selling digital audiobooks and ebooks for over a decade and has found its groove. What’s changed? What has stayed the same? Where do we go from here? Join a group of leading sales peers from across the industry for a conversation about the lessons learned since the popularization of digital books, best practices, digital book supply chain management, and more.
Link to video recording: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/selling-digital-books-in-2024-insights-from-industry-leaders/
Presented by BookNet Canada on May 28, 2024, with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
State of ICS and IoT Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 previewPrayukth K V
The IoT and OT threat landscape report has been prepared by the Threat Research Team at Sectrio using data from Sectrio, cyber threat intelligence farming facilities spread across over 85 cities around the world. In addition, Sectrio also runs AI-based advanced threat and payload engagement facilities that serve as sinks to attract and engage sophisticated threat actors, and newer malware including new variants and latent threats that are at an earlier stage of development.
The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
Download the full report from here:
https://sectrio.com/resources/ot-threat-landscape-reports/sectrio-releases-ot-ics-and-iot-security-threat-landscape-report-2024/
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.
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.
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.
2. Purpose
• What data will be captured?
• Why are we using smartphones – why not
computers, laptops, tablets/phones?
• How will it facilitate management?
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3. What’s wrong with paper?
Quality
Granularity
Veracity
Timeliness
Analysis
4. Good management needs
good data at the right time
Input
Process
Output
Fixed facilities
(BHUs, schools,
etc.)
Data entry
(DEOs, transmis
sion)
Reporting
(Monthly, quart
erly)
Roving officials
(Vaccinators, ag
ricultural
officers, etc.)
Consolidation
(Verficiation, val
idation, cleanin
g, etc.)
Performance
management
(Indicators, rank
ing, etc.)
Department of Health Punjab and Punjab Health Sector Reforms Program (PHSRP), in collaboration with Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), is launching a project that will help improve management of the health sector in Punjab. Aimed at augmenting the efforts of PHSRP of sustainably improving the quality and reach of health services in the province, the project introduces the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) to the performance monitoring system of health facilities in Punjab. It will facilitate not only the collection of performance related data from Basic Health Units (BHUs), Rural Health Centres (RHCs) and Tehsil and District Headquarters (THQs and DHQs), but also its analysis by the relevant authorities to inform management of the sector.Executive District Officers (EDOs), District Health Officers (DOs) and Deputy District Health Officers (DDOs) will be able to submit all relevant information from their inspection visits of health care facilities using Android-based smart phones, which will be provided free of cost, and the data will be conveniently made available for review and analysis by all concerned personnel on the internet.
ABOUT THE PHONESamsung Galaxy Y is targeted to the younger crowd. It sports a 3" 240x320 pixels LCD display, 832MHz CPU, 2MP camera, 7.2Mbps HSDPA, Bluetooth 3.0 plus Wi-Fi, and a meager 1200mAh battery.The following are instructions for performing a few basic tasks:Charge the phoneConnect the USB cable to the charger on one end and the phone on the otherPlug in the charger in power supply (the phone can also be charged by the USB cable alone with a computer)Switch onPress and hold the power button till the screen turns onUnlock the screenPress the power button and the locked screen will turn onDrag the silver ring on the bottom-center of the screen upwards and releaseSwitch off or restartPress and hold the power button till a menu appears giving you the option to Power Off, Airplane Mode and RestartChoose your desired option (Phone can only be switched off or restarted this way if screen is unlocked first)Lock the screenPress the power button and release immediately- the screen should switch off. (If you don’t release the power button soon enough, the phone will give you the option of switching the phone off, restarting or switching to airplane mode. Tap the BACK button to go back to the Home Screen if you intended to just lock the screen and repeat the first step)Make a callTap the ‘Phone’ icon on the screen to bring up the dial padEnter the number you want to call and tap the ‘Call’ button, or tap the people icon below the dial pad to call a number already saved in your contactsReceive or drop a callTap ‘Accept’ or ‘Decline’ when the phone is ringing- there is no need to unlock the screenSend a text messageTap the ‘Messages’ icon on the home screenTap the plus sign labeled ‘compose’ on the top right cornerEnter the recipient’s phone number and the message content and tap sendBrowse the internetTap the ‘Internet’ icon on the home screenTap the search bar on the top and enter the website address using the on-screen keypad that will appear. Then press the ‘enter’ key on the keypad (the on-screen keypad will every time you tap a search bar or other item that requires text input. You can make the keypad disappear once you are done entering the text by tapping the ‘BACK’ capacitive button at the bottom of the screen)Save a contactTap the ‘Phone’ icon to display the keypadTap in the new number and tap the ‘Save to People’ button on the topChoose ‘Create new contact’Enter the name and other relevant information and then tap ‘Save’Delete a contactTap the ‘Phone’ button on the bottomChoose the ‘People’ tab from the bottomScroll to find the relevant contactTap and hold the contact name until a menu appearsChoose your desirable action from the menuClear screenTap the HOME capacitive button on the bottom of the screen to get to the home screen after completing any task