Wed.May 14, 2025

article thumbnail

Building Custom Tooling with LLMs

Martin Fowler

Tools that treat diagrams as code, such as PlantUML, are invaluable for communicating complex system behavior. But Unmesh Joshi often wished for an extension to walk through these diagrams step-by-step. Yet, extending established tools like PlantUML often involves significant initial setup - parsing hooks, build scripts, viewer code, packaging - enough “plumbing” to deter rapid prototyping.

Tools 220
article thumbnail

4 goals to target when building AI skills

CIO

Having discovered the frightening costs of hiring AI experts from outside the organization, some CIOs have developed ways of building skills in house not just within the IT department, but across the enterprise. Many of the early movers targeted four distinct methods that should now be considered for AI training programs in any organization. Increase office productivity Construction services company Arco set up its first AI training to help people use Microsoft Copilot to transcribe meetings, c

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Believe it or not, Microsoft just announced a Linux distribution service - here's why

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Microsoft is open-sourcing its Linux Integration Services Automation image-testing service for everyone.

Linux 107
article thumbnail

Data, agents and governance: Why enterprise architecture needs a new playbook

CIO

In Data trust and the evolution of enterprise analytics in the age of AI , I addressed the foundational role of trusted data and why governance is so crucial to playing a role in establishing it. What I didnt explore was the background role of enterprise architecture (EA) in potentially being unintentionally complicit in the problem, despite its capacity to be a bigger part of the solution and, more importantly, how it can evolve to make a difference.

article thumbnail

Struggling to Scale Test Coverage Under Pressure?

When test coverage falls behind release velocity, quality suffers, and your team feels the consequences. This guide outlines when it makes sense to outsource quality assurance (QA), the risks to watch for, and how to scale testing without increasing headcount or slowing down engineering. You will learn how leading teams are leveraging external QA partners to expand coverage, enhance defect detection, and remain aligned with CI/CD timelines.

article thumbnail

Rebooting your phone daily is your best defense against zero-click attacks - here's why

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Phone hacking technologies are getting stealthier. It's time to treat your phone like a computer, says this cybersecurity expert.

More Trending

article thumbnail

I test a lot of AI coding tools, and this stunning new OpenAI release just saved me days of work

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

It took ChatGPT Deep Research minutes to reverse-engineer my full GitHub repo, when I'd need days. Here's why this is a big deal.

ChatGPT 100
article thumbnail

UniCredit pisa el acelerador de su transformación digital en 13 mercados europeos

CIO

UniCredit, el banco comercial paneuropeo, busca nuevas oportunidades de negocio al impulsar la digitalizacin del Grupo en 13 mercados europeos. Como consecuencia, la entidad ha rubricado un Memorando de Entendimiento con Google Cloud en el que se recoge un acuerdo a diez aos vista para acelerar la transformacin digital del banco. Gracias a esta alianza, UniCredit utilizar la infraestructura, soluciones de inteligencia artificial (IA) y anlisis de datos del proveedor para optimizar su arquitectur

article thumbnail

Tech leaders are rushing to deploy agentic AI, study shows

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

With growing investor pressure, tech companies are pushing AI agents as a more practical and dynamic alternative to traditional chatbots. It seems to be working.

Study 101
article thumbnail

Transformation to the core at Southern Cross Travel Insurance

CIO

As the name suggests, Southern Cross Travel Insurance, part of the Southern Cross Group, is a travel insurer based in Australia and New Zealand. And as primarily a digital business with about half a million customers, virtually all its products are sold online. To get to that point, though, required an intensive transformation execution and mindset.

article thumbnail

Subscription Management in the SaaS World: Challenges and Solutions

article thumbnail

Not sold on screenless drawing tablets? This new Wacom won me over

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Wacom's new Intuos Pro is a creator's dream come true with lots of customization options and a fantastic drawing experience.

105
105
article thumbnail

Mentors vs. Sponsors: Why Women Need Both to Climb the Corporate Ladder

CEO Insider

Weve all heard it before – get a mentor, build your career, rise through the ranks. And yes, mentorship is powerful. But if mentorship is the foundation, sponsorship is the rocket fuel that propels women forward. Having the right people in your corner can make all the difference. As a female leader, Ive seen firsthand […] The post Mentors vs.

88
article thumbnail

How to use your Android phone as a webcam when your laptop's default won't cut it

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Does your PC have a mediocre webcam or none at all? Just use your Android phone instead. Here's how.

How To 95
article thumbnail

INE Security Alert: Continuous CVE Practice Closes Critical Gap Between Vulnerability Alerts and Effective Defense

CIO

INE Security , a global leader in hands-on cybersecurity training and certifications, today highlighted how ongoing real-world practice with the latest CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) is essential for transforming security teams from reactive to proactive defenders. With over 26,000 new CVEs documented in the past year, security teams are drowning in vulnerability alerts while facing exploit windows that have compressed to hours in many cases.

article thumbnail

How to Achieve High-Accuracy Results When Using LLMs

Speaker: Ben Epstein, Stealth Founder & CTO | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO, Aggregage

When tasked with building a fundamentally new product line with deeper insights than previously achievable for a high-value client, Ben Epstein and his team faced a significant challenge: how to harness LLMs to produce consistent, high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this new session, Ben will share how he and his team engineered a system (based on proven software engineering approaches) that employs reproducible test variations (via temperature 0 and fixed seeds), and enables non-LLM evaluation m

article thumbnail

Google offers AI certification for business leaders now - and the training is free

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

If you want to learn how to successfully implement AI into your business, this free course could be for you.

Training 106
article thumbnail

PIM for Azure Resources

Perficient

Privileged Identity Management Privileged Identity Management (PIM) is a service in Microsoft Entra ID that enables you to manage, control, and monitor access to important resources in your organization. These resources include those in Microsoft Entra ID, Azure, and other Microsoft Online Services such as Microsoft 365 or Microsoft Intune. This blog has been written to help those who want to set up just-in-time access for Azure resources and provide access to the subscription level only.

Azure 64
article thumbnail

Why I pick this ultraportable Lenovo tablet over the iPad for mobile entertainment

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

The Lenovo Tab Plus pairs a sharp 2K display with powerful speakers, delivering an entertainment experience that outshines some iPads.

Mobile 92
article thumbnail

유아이패스, 기업용 에이전틱 자동화 플랫폼 출시

CIO

CEO AI, RPA, . . RPA, AI , AI , , . (UiPath Maestro) , KPI , . AI . , . . , (UiPath Studio) . (CPO) 300 . . (LangChain), (Anthropic), (Microsoft) . AI Agent2Agent(A2A) . AI IXP(Intelligent Xtraction & Processing) , , .

KPI 87
article thumbnail

Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.

article thumbnail

Gen AI use at work saps our motivation even as it boosts productivity, new research shows

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Harvard studies find that the output from AI-assisted human workers is generally of a higher quality, but the psychological costs are significant.

article thumbnail

IQM, 충북대에 양자컴퓨터 구축··· 6월 중 서울 지사 개소

CIO

, (HPC) , . IQM (Mikko Vlimki) , , . IQM 5 IQM (IQM Spark) . , 4 . IQM . dl-ciokorea@foundryco.

78
article thumbnail

The 5 most customizable Linux desktop environments - when you want it your way

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

What makes Linux the most flexible operating system on the planet? The option to create your perfect desktop environment certainly helps. These are my favorites.

Linux 81
article thumbnail

RSAC™ 2025 Conference: Nation-State Attackers Are Everyone’s Problem Now

Symantec

Why no one is off the radar anymore

article thumbnail

Maximizing Profit and Productivity: The New Era of AI-Powered Accounting

Speaker: Yohan Lobo and Dennis Street

In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.

article thumbnail

Your car's USB port has hidden superpowers: 5 features you're not taking advantage of

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

If your vehicle is less than 10 years old, it likely has one or more USB ports somewhere onboard. Here's how to get the most use out of them.

How To 81
article thumbnail

HCL Commerce V9.1 – Coexistence of the Headless Next.js Ruby & Aurora Storefronts

Perficient

HCL Commerce v9.1 release saw a major change in features, functionality, and technology. This blog series will focus on each of these components separately. Some examples of these changes include HCL Commerce Search, which is powered by Elasticsearch, a modern storefront that uses Next.js, containerized cloud native architecture, modern business user tooling, and provides support for new integrations and companion software.

article thumbnail

Your Android phone's latest security upgrade makes it more thief-proof - here's how

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

There are some tricks to get around the current protection, but Google is shutting them down.

78
article thumbnail

Five questions to ask CCaaS vendors as you plan to migrate to the cloud

Perficient

Considering migrating your contact center operations to the cloud? Transitioning from a legacy on-premise solution to a Cloud Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) platform offers significant advantages, including greater flexibility, scalability, improved customer experience, and potential cost savings. However, the success of this transition depends heavily on selecting the right vendor and ensuring alignment with your unique business requirements.

article thumbnail

Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

article thumbnail

Meet the most important AI tool that no one is talking about - but everyone needs

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

It's not new, but this platform is quietly transforming how pros work with AI. Here's how.

Meeting 91
article thumbnail

CIO50 Australia 2025 nominations open

CIO

Celebrating a decade of excellence, the prestigious CIO50 Australia Awards are back for 2025 and nominations are officially open. This milestone year marks the 10th annual CIO50 Awards, which will once again be held alongside the CSO30 Awards in Sydney on September 23. Hosted by CIO Australia , this flagship program recognises the most outstanding senior technology and digital executives driving innovation, transformation, and impact across the country.

Culture 78
article thumbnail

Who wants to be a chief AI officer? A new career path emerges

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

AWS research shows more than eight in 10 companies either have a CAIO or are seeking one. However, these organizations are scrambling to fill their ranks with AI talent.

AWS 81