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TDD saved the day

Xebia

The goal was to compare two object graphs and present them in a way a user could selectively merge them. To tackle each operation, I started with a small test, following the principles of Test-Driven Development (TDD). This was convenient as it allowed me to maintain a TDD flow without external dependencies.

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Unveiling the risks of OT systems and how to secure them

CIO

When we consider what security means for an organization, most think of needing to secure systems and devices like cloud computing instances, servers, employee workstations, and other tech commonly seen in the workplace. To address this, attack surface management (ASM) offers a lifeline for organizations to secure their OT systems.

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Research: How Ratings Systems Shape User Behavior in the Gig Economy

Harvard Business Review

Incremental rating systems, employed by platforms like TaskRabbit and Airbnb, offer a detailed view by listing and often providing insights into every individual review score. Averaged rating systems, used by platforms such as Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash, present an overall score that aggregates all individual ratings.

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Butter raises $7M to end ‘accidental’ customer churn due to payment failure

TechCrunch

It was there that he realized there was an astounding number of subscriptions that failed to renew or even go through to begin with due to payment-related issues. The accidental churn is often not just due to problems with renewals, where people get frustrated by failed attempts to charge their credit card, for example. to $5 million.

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Kill Performance Reviews and Establish 90-Day Career Portfolio Reviews

Strategy Driven

Revamping the traditional performance review process is not just a shift in strategy, but a transformation in the corporate ethos. In an era where agility and adaptability are paramount, the traditional annual performance review seems as antiquated as a dial-up internet connection in the age of high-speed broadband.

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Vyrill, winner of the TC Early Stage Pitch-Off, helps brands discover and leverage user-generated video reviews

TechCrunch

Vyrill helps brands discover and leverage video reviews created by authentic customers and users. The company presented its product at TechCrunch Early Stage: Marketing & Fundraising, where it beat out nine other companies, winning the pitch-off. Watch Vyrill’s pitch-off presentation here. million already raised.

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The cyber pandemic: AI deepfakes and the future of security and identity verification

CIO

In fact, Gartner estimates that by 2026, nearly one-third of enterprises will consider identity verification and authentication solutions unreliable due to AI-generated deepfakes. First, you’ll need to understand exactly how bad actors use AI deepfakes to attack your systems.