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The Evolution of Software Creation: IDPs and the Future of Development

Codegiant

Introduction Software development tools have come a long way. From basic code editors to complex suites, these tools have evolved to meet the growing challenges of software projects. Today, we're seeing a significant shift towards Integrated Development Platforms (IDPs). These platforms are reshaping how we develop, deploy, and maintain software.

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Liquid AI, a new MIT spinoff, wants to build an entirely new type of AI

TechCrunch

An MIT spinoff co-founded by robotics luminary Daniela Rus aims to build general-purpose AI systems powered by a relatively new type of AI model called a liquid neural network. The spinoff, aptly named Liquid AI, emerged from stealth this morning and announced that it’s raised $37.5 million — substantial for a two-stage seed round — […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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How gen AI is joining the holiday shopping season

CIO

Retailers are pushing their customer service and supply chain systems to new limits in anticipation of record spending this holiday season. Increasingly, they’re relying on generative AI to help them deliver on rising demand. Just a year after the release of ChatGPT, gen AI is generating value in many different industries, including retail. Salesforce predicts gen AI will account for $194 billion in global online spend during this holiday season.

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Your mobile password manager might be exposing your credentials

TechCrunch

A number of popular mobile password managers are inadvertently spilling user credentials due to a vulnerability in the autofill functionality of Android apps. The vulnerability, dubbed “AutoSpill,” can expose users’ saved credentials from mobile password managers by circumventing Android’s secure autofill mechanism, according to university researchers at the IIIT Hyderabad, who discovered the vulnerability and […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Solving Open Source Complexity with a Managed Data Infrastructure Platform

With its unparalleled flexibility, rapid development and cost-saving capabilities, open source is proving time and again that it’s the leader in data management. But as the growth in open source adoption increases, so does the complexity of your data infrastructure. In this Analyst Brief developed with IDC, discover how and why the best solution to this complexity is a managed service, including: Streamlined compliance with some of the most complex regulatory guidelines Simplified operations, li

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How the cloud and AI will help more companies become future proof

CIO

When speaking with IT leaders from the world’s largest companies about their greatest business challenges, there’s one thing I hear often. They all want to be future proof, where their operations become more flexible and resilient so they can bounce back faster to unforeseen challenges. It’s easy to see why. In a world where macroeconomic uncertainty has become the new normal, being future-proof is no longer a ‘nice to have’.

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Delivering value through IT at Village Roadshow

CIO

More is expected of a CIO these days, and it’s debatable whether that’s a change for the better or not. But according to Michael Fagan, chief transformation officer of Australian cinema and theme park company Village Roadshow, the positive change of the role is about being less focused on cost and more around value-added delivery. Village Roadshow owns and operates, on one hand, theme parks on the Gold Coast, like Warner Brothers Movie World, SeaWorld, and Wet and Wild, among others, and on the

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CISA says US government agency was hacked thanks to ‘end of life’ software

TechCrunch

U.S. cybersecurity agency CISA has warned that unknown hackers broke into the servers of a federal government agency by taking advantage of a previously known vulnerability in software that no longer receives updates — meaning the agency couldn’t have patched it even if it wanted to. On Tuesday, CISA released an advisory detailing two separate […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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DS Smith sets a single-cloud agenda for sustainability

CIO

British multinational packaging giant DS Smith has committed itself to ambitious sustainability goals, and its IT strategy to standardize on a single cloud will be a key enabler. The London-based industrial manufacturer, which currently runs multiple cloud platforms due to early experimentation and several acquisitions, has opted to consolidate its cloud and data operations onto Amazon Web Services as part of a five-year strategic partnership that coincides with the company’s timeline for replac

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Meta launches a standalone AI-powered image generator

TechCrunch

Not to be outdone by Google’s Gemini launch, Meta’s rolling out a new, standalone generative AI experience on the web, Imagine with Meta, that allows users to create images by describing them in natural language. Similar to OpenAI’s DALL-E, Midjourney and Stable Diffusion, Imagine with Meta, which is powered by Meta’s existing Emu image generation […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Provide Real Value in Your Applications with Data and Analytics

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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Generative AI in enterprises: LLM orchestration holds the key to success

CIO

This article was co-authored by Shail Khiyara, President & COO, Turbotic, and Rodrigo Madanes, EY Global Innovation AI Leader. The views reflected in this article are the views of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the global EY organization or its member firms. Many enterprises are accelerating their artificial intelligence (AI) plans, and in particular moving quickly to stand up a full generative AI (GenAI) organization, tech stacks, projects, and governance.

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US senator warns governments are spying on Apple and Google users via push notifications

TechCrunch

U.S. senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) has warned in a letter to the Justice Department that unidentified governments are spying on Apple and Google phone users through their push notifications. The letter says his office received a tip last year that government agencies in foreign countries were “demanding” push notification records from the tech giants.

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The Fruits of Failure: 7 Successful Ways of Looking at Every Loss

CEO Insider

Failure. Mistake. Miscalculation. These words have a nasty reputation, most especially when mixed with growth-focused business and professional leadership. According to conventional wisdom, failure is simply the absence of success. So if success is the ultimate goal, then failure, mistakes, and miscalculations should be defined as wholly negative and avoided at all costs.

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Google unveils AlphaCode 2, powered by Gemini

TechCrunch

Alongside its Gemini generative AI model, Google this morning took the wraps off of AlphaCode 2, an improved version of the code-generating AlphaCode introduced by Google’s DeepMind lab roughly a year ago. AlphaCode 2 is in fact powered by Gemini, or at least some variant of it (Gemini Pro) fine-tuned on coding contest data. And […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Secure SaaS Success: Embedded Finance as a Competitive Advantage

Speaker: Ian Hillis, SVP of Growth at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms

Join us for an exclusive webinar hosted by Ian Hillis, SVP of Growth at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, where he’ll explore the significant impact of embedded finance on the software industry! This session is designed to provide you with the strategic insights needed to navigate the future of SaaS successfully, all while gaining a deeper understanding of how these trends can enhance your competitive edge, boost revenue, and deepen customer loyalty.

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When Designing Employee Learning Programs, Less Is More

Harvard Business Review

People now expect personalized experiences from websites, apps, and social media, yet organizations’ approach to learning programs and related content typically feels overwhelming, indiscriminate, and, above all else, impersonal. Since this overabundance of learning options seems to be the norm, learning and development leaders need to pause and reflect on something behavioral scientists have known for decades: Less is more.

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Five-month-old Indian AI startup Sarvam scores $41 million funding

TechCrunch

Sarvam AI has come out of stealth mode and announced it has raised $41 million as the five-month old Indian startup races to build a suite of full-stack generative AI offerings. The $41 million funding raise is across the Seed and Series A financing rounds. Lightspeed led the Series A round, whereas it co-led the […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

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What to Do When Stakeholders Have Competing Visions

Harvard Business Review

It’s not uncommon for multiple stakeholders within companies to have differing visions or even competing agendas. In this article, the authors offer strategies for how to get everyone on the same page — and what to do if the confusion persists. Sometimes a simple one-on-one is all that’s needed to clear confusion and identify a workable set of success criteria for everyone.

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Sydney-based generative AI art platform Leonardo.Ai raises $31M

TechCrunch

Sydney, Australia-based Leonardo.Ai is the one of the latest generative AI startups to raise funding. Today, the AI art production platform for consumers and enterprise users announced a $31 million USD round from investors including Blackbird, Side Stage Ventures, Smash Capital, TIRTA Ventures, Gaorong Capital and Samsung Next. Founded last year, Leonardo.Ai’s founders say that […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.

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Strategy, Not Technology, Is the Key to Winning with GenAI

Harvard Business Review

The explosion of AI startups in dozens of sectors masks something many of them share: They are increasingly built on top of standardized technology from a few AI giants like OpenAI, Google, and Meta. This puts a premium on strategy over proprietary technology. Companies who use these tools will need to think about how they’ll create value beyond the technical features they offer and what they will do to stand out from the pack.

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OurSky lands $9.5M seed to build out developer platform for space data

TechCrunch

A developer platform for the…sky? That’s the vision of OurSky, a startup founded last year that’s aiming to make space observational data more accessible via a software platform and global telescope network. The company announced that it closed $9.5 million in seed funding led by Upfront Ventures alongside Oceans Ventures, Venrex Investment Management, Marlinspike Partners, […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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How to Leverage Kubernetes' New CronJob API for Efficient Task Scheduling

Dzone - DevOps

Kubernetes' CronJob API is a pivotal feature for automating regular tasks in a cloud-native environment. This guide not only walks you through the steps to use this API but also illustrates practical use cases where it can be highly beneficial. Prerequisites A running Kubernetes Cluster (version 1.21 or later) kubectl Command Line Tool Basic Kubernetes knowledge (Pods, Jobs, CronJobs) Understanding the CronJob API The CronJob resource in Kubernetes is designed for time-based job execution.

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Meta AI adds Reels support and ‘reimagine,’ a way to generate new AI images in group chats, and more

TechCrunch

Alongside other AI updates announced today, Meta AI, the company’s generative AI experience, is gaining new capabilities starting today, including the ability to create new AI images when prompted as well as support for Reels, among other things. The former, a feature called “reimagine,” allows users in group chats to have more fun by recreating […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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The Impact of AI on the Modern Recruitment Landscape

From streamlining the job search process to efficiently navigating the influx of applications, AI-powered tools can revolutionize your recruitment efforts. By combining the efficiency of AI with the expertise of experienced recruiters, you can identify the ideal candidates who not only possess the necessary skills but also align with your company culture.

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Dell Generative AI Open Ecosystem with AMD Instinct Accelerators

Dell EMC

The world’s broadest GenAI solutions portfolio just got better.

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Meta’s AI characters are now live across its US apps, with support for Bing Search and better memory

TechCrunch

Earlier this year, Meta introduced a set of AI characters, including those based on real-life celebs including the likes of Paris Hilton, Mr. Beast, Kendall Jenner, Tom Brady, Charli D’Amelio, Snoop Dog, and others, which users could chat with across Meta’s apps. Today, the company announced its 28 AI characters are fully rolled out across […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Remove Special Character from String in PHP

Php,Mysql,Jquery Tutorial And Interview Question

In this PHP tutorial, I will discuss how to remove special character from strings in PHP using preg_replace. Strings containing special characters may be vulnerable to security flaws, inconsistent data, or unfavorable results. Sometimes, We need to get the result of an input string as a simple composition of alphabets and numbers and, want to […] The post Remove Special Character from String in PHP appeared first on Phpflow.com.

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Respeecher’s ethics-first approach to AI voice cloning locks in new funding

TechCrunch

Ukrainian synthetic voice startup Respeecher is finding success despite not just bombs raining down on their city, but a wave of hype that has raised up sometimes controversial competitors. A new $1M in funding should help the company add a few studios to its media and gaming clients. Respeecher is perhaps best known for being […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Using Data & Analytics for Improving Healthcare Innovation and Outcomes

In the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, delivering data insights to end users or customers can be a significant challenge for product managers, product owners, and application team developers. The complexity of healthcare data, the need for real-time analytics, and the demand for user-friendly interfaces can often seem overwhelming. But with Logi Symphony, these challenges become opportunities.