Erik Bernhardsson
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
Just for fun, I generated these graphs of the number of letters in the word for each number. I really spent about 10 minutes on this (ok…possibly also another 40 minutes tweaking the plots): More languages!! I love how Spanish has a few super compact words: “cien mil” for 100,000 for instance. Only eight letters, versus English “one hundred thousand” (20 letters).
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
As we’ve travelled around the world sharing our Winning Well message– that yes, it is possible to get results that last without losing your soul– along with the tools to help, so many managers have shared, “well, I don’t think I’ve quite […].
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General Leadership
SEPTEMBER 4, 2017
Taking a break to celebrate a respite from our labors today. We will return to our regularly scheduled programming tomorrow! Thanks for tuning in to GeneralLeadership.com where we bring Advice from America’s Most Trusted Leaders to YOU!… Read the rest.
Toptal
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
$7.35 million. That’s the average cost of a data breach is. Sure, cybersecurity isn’t sexy. However, in today’s digital age, it is undeniably critical for large corporations and small startups alike. This is compounded by the fact that hacks are becoming commonplace. Read on to arm yourself with awareness to these invisible threats, and tangible steps you can take to protect yourself and your company.
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Erik Bernhardsson
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
Just for fun, I generated these graphs of the number of letters in the word for each number. I really spent about 10 minutes on this (ok…possibly also another 40 minutes tweaking the plots): More languages!! I love how Spanish has a few super compact words: “cien mil” for 100,000 for instance. Only eight letters, versus English “one hundred thousand” (20 letters).
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Women on Business
SEPTEMBER 4, 2017
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Toptal
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
As the number of skilled professionals turning to agile work increases, explore how the Talent Economy differs from the Gig Economy, how it offers up a very different mix of benefits and challenges, and why it could mean the end of traditional employment.
N2Growth Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
A manufacturing industry client had put a Digital Transformation Planning process in place before I began working them last year. The management team had done many of the right things in getting the planning program off of the ground – training, governance and executive oversight were all in place. But, they felt that the Digital Transformation Planning process wasn’t really getting them where it needed to be.
Kacy Zurkus - CSO Online
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
Whether it's an unfortunately short shelf life or a discontinued need, mobile apps are often abandoned by their creators who sometimes move on to a bigger, better deal. Should the domain be abandoned by its creator, a lot of domain-specific data is left out in the wild. The apps can still contact custom domain names for arbitrary tasks like configuration changes, application updates or publishing information.
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Software leaders who are building applications based on Large Language Models (LLMs) often find it a challenge to achieve reliability. It’s no surprise given the non-deterministic nature of LLMs. To effectively create reliable LLM-based (often with RAG) applications, extensive testing and evaluation processes are crucial. This often ends up involving meticulous adjustments to prompts.
Women on Business
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
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Toptal
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
When working with typography, Sketch comes up short, especially when you compare it with the most popular design tools out there. In this article, we’ll give you quick tips to compensate for its shortcomings with typography.
QAspire
SEPTEMBER 3, 2017
Learning anything new is not a daunting challenge, but a journey where each step counts. Fundamentally, we learn so that we can be happy and joyful. Micromastery is a great way to eliminate anxiety in learning. Two years back, I was fascinated by people creating sketchnotes and I wanted to learn how to create them. I was unaware of what goes into creating a great sketchnote but I decided to give it a try anyway.
CTOvision
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
The larger that your company grows, the more vital that it is for all the information your company processes to be properly organized at all times. Information organization quality is directly correlated with just how actionable the information is. Accurate information organization puts your company in the best position to develop fully customized white label […].
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Multi-tenant architecture allows software vendors to realize tremendous efficiencies by maintaining a single application stack instead of separate database instances while meeting data privacy needs. When you use a data warehouse to power your multi-tenant analytics, the proper approach is vital. Multi-tenant analytics is NOT the primary use case with traditional data warehouses, causing data security challenges.
ProtectWise
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
Entrepreneurs from all over the country will converge on Denver for the annual Denver Startup Week. In its sixth year, the free weeklong event will take place September 25-29 in venues all over downtown, from Union Station to Galvanize Golden Triangle to everywhere in between. The event set attendance records last year with more than 13,300 attendees and is poised to do so again in 2017.
Toptal
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Working as a remote freelance designer poses special challenges while presenting unique opportunities. Here, some of Toptal’s top designers share their expertise on everything from the remote work lifestyle to expert design tips.
Silk and Spinach
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
Hi, You know me as a long-time agile coach and trainer — something I’ve been doing now for a good few years. During that time I have often been asked whether I could spin up a software development team to create a new product or explore an idea for one of my clients or someone they know. And I have always declined, either because I was too busy or because it didn’t fit with the direction I wanted to take at the time.
CTOvision
SEPTEMBER 4, 2017
Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a five-part series on this topic. This examination by Arnold Abraham provides insights and nuanced lessons from history, the law and the tech world that can inform all of us interested in both privacy and security. For a detailed legal analysis accompanying the article, please visit Thecyberlawteam.com/publications-1/ […].
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Apache Cassandra is an open-source distributed database that boasts an architecture that delivers high scalability, near 100% availability, and powerful read-and-write performance required for many data-heavy use cases. However, many developers and administrators who are new to this NoSQL database often encounter several challenges that can impact its performance.
SQream
SEPTEMBER 4, 2017
Retailers are in a tough situation. With a lot of consumers shifting preference towards online shopping, retails can’t be complacent. We think. The post Big Data in Retail – Top 4 Trend Predictions for Retail in 2018 appeared first on SQream - GPU Data Warehouse.
Toptal
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
The Aho-Corasick algorithm can be used to efficiently search for multiple patterns in a large blob of text, making it a really useful algorithm in data science and many other areas. In this article, Toptal Freelance Software Engineer Roman Vashchegin shows how the Aho-Corasick algorithm uses a trie data structure to efficiently match a dictionary of words against any text.
WatchDown
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
WatchDown.com. What is Mobile Journalism? Mobile Journalism is a new way of storytelling where reporters use smart phones or other electronic devices to record the news and distribute it on their respective platforms. MOJO gives you a freedom to express your news the way you want to express it. Suppose a group of people protesting for a cause you can shoot it with your mobile phone and add your opinion to it and publish it.
Lead on Purpose
SEPTEMBER 4, 2017
Many product managers have begun their tenure with an up-and-coming company by hearing the phrase, “We want you to be the CEO of the product.
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Kentik
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
This week’s top story picks from the Kentik team. As the U.S. east coast prepares for Hurricane Irma, those with data centers in the storm’s path are also making efforts to avoid interruptions. Meanwhile, DDoS attackers took a gamble this week, making a hit on popular online poker site America’s Cardroom. The site’s CEO is said to be considering a bounty for information on who was behind the attack.
Toptal
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
This article will help you identify and address various communication issues that can plague off-site professionals. Whether you’re a full-stack developer, a UI designer, or a content creator, these easy to memorize tips will help you hone your communication skills.
Kacy Zurkus - CSO Online
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
Whether it's an unfortunately short shelf life or a discontinued need, mobile apps are often abandoned by their creators who sometimes move on to a bigger, better deal. Should the domain be abandoned by its creator, a lot of domain-specific data is left out in the wild. The apps can still contact custom domain names for arbitrary tasks like configuration changes, application updates or publishing information.
Coalfire
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
While securing the organizational environment, it’s easy to focus on the enterprise assets without thinking as much about the vendor ecosystem. However, that extended ecosystem and how it interacts with the organization is a potential significant risk if not secured properly.
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Getronics
SEPTEMBER 4, 2017
For many years, security has been the number one concern of any CTO considering Cloud services. Although 47% of IT security personnel feel they are “forced” to believe in Cloud security , 65% believe that Cloud services are more secure than their own on-premises solutions. Years of experience suggest that Cloud security claims are true. Breaches have happened, but far less frequently than is the case with on-premise systems.
Strategy Driven
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
It may have escaped your notice, but UK businesses are gradually changing how they deal with the paper trail. Offices around the nation are looking at ways to reduce the need for paper mills to order pulp (which makes paper) that comes from the cutting of small trees and the remnants of harvesting larger ones. This way, forestry across the UK stays where it is, which looks more appealing and helps clean the air across the country too.
Women on Business
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
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