- Pixiv is an illustration communication site with over 5 million users and 3.3 billion monthly page views.
- The presenter works on infrastructure and software engineering at Pixiv, where he is responsible for image upload, thumbnail generation, data storage, caching strategies and more.
- Pixiv generates 12 or more thumbnails for each image uploaded to optimize loading and browsing on different devices. With over 30 million images, this amounts to over 30 terabytes of thumbnails.
Agentic AI: The 2025 Next-Gen Automation GuideThoughtminds
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Introduction to Agentic AI: Explains how it differs from traditional automation and its ability to make independent decisions.
Comparison with Generative AI: A structured comparison between Generative AI (content creation) and Agentic AI (autonomous action-taking).
Technical Breakdown: Covers core components such as LLMs, reinforcement learning, and cloud infrastructure that power Agentic AI.
Real-World Use Cases (2025 & Beyond): Examines how Agentic AI is transforming industries like insurance, healthcare, retail, finance, and cybersecurity.
Business Impact & ROI: Discusses case studies from Unilever, FedEx, and more, showcasing cost savings and operational efficiency improvements.
Challenges & Risks: Highlights bias, security threats, regulatory compliance, and workforce reskilling as critical challenges in AI adoption.
5-Step Implementation Strategy: A practical roadmap to help organizations integrate Agentic AI seamlessly.
Future Predictions (2025-2030): Forecasts on AI-driven workforce evolution, industry disruptions, and the rise of Quantum AI.
Artificial Intelligence Quick Research Guide by Arthur MorganArthur Morgan
?
This is a Quick Research Guide (QRG).
QRGs include the following:
- A brief, high-level overview of the QRG topic.
- A milestone timeline for the QRG topic.
- Links to various free online resource materials to provide a deeper dive into the QRG topic.
- Conclusion and a recommendation for at least two books available in the SJPL system on the QRG topic.
QRGs planned for the series:
- Artificial Intelligence QRG
- Quantum Computing QRG
- Big Data Analytics QRG (coming 2025)
- Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation & Control QRG (coming 2026)
- UK Home Computing & The Birth of ARM QRG (coming 2027)
Any questions or comments?
- Please contact Arthur Morgan at art_morgan@att.net.
100% human made.
How to teach M365 Copilot and M365 Copilot Chat prompting to your colleagues. Presented at the Advanced Learning Institute's "Internal Communications Strategies with M365" event on February 27, 2025. Intended audience: Internal Communicators, User Adoption Specialists, IT.
Benchmark Testing Demystified: Your Roadmap to Peak PerformanceShubham Joshi
?
Benchmark testing is the cornerstone of understanding your system¨s performance, and this guide breaks it down step-by-step. Learn how to design tests that simulate real-world conditions, measure key performance metrics, and interpret results effectively. This comprehensive roadmap covers everything from selecting the right tools to creating repeatable tests that help identify bottlenecks and optimize resource usage. Whether you're dealing with web applications, mobile apps, or enterprise software, this guide offers practical tips and real-life examples to ensure your system runs at peak efficiency.
The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With TechnologyAggregage
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https://www.professionalconstructorcentral.com/frs/27678427/the-constructor-s-digital-transformation-playbook--reducing-risk-with-technology
Reduce risk and boost efficiency with digital transformation in construction. Join us to explore how AI, automation, and data-driven insights can improve project safety and streamline operations.
Supercharge Your Career with UiPath CertificationsDianaGray10
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Join us on February 25th as we discuss how you can supercharge your career with the updated 2025 UiPath Certifications.
Diana Gray, UiPath Senior Community Marketing Manager, Americas, will walk us through:
-- Workforce Trends
-- Value of UiPath Certifications
-- Certification Program
-- Steps to Earning a Certificate
Caching for Performance Masterclass: The In-Memory DatastoreScyllaDB
?
Understanding where in-memory data stores help most and where teams get into trouble.
- Where in the stack to cache
- Memcached as a tool
- Modern cache primitives
Zilliz's presentation in AWS x Apache Doris meetup on 24th Feb 2025 in Singapore.
In this presentation, I shared a live demo on how you can outsource thinking and reasoning to Amazon Nova for generating a research report on any topic.
Code repo for live demo can be found here: https://github.com/zilliztech/deep-searcher
I've also shared about the hard tradeoffs you need to make when choosing vector indexes and lastly my top 5 favourite features of Zilliz Cloud.
Drew Madelung is a Cloud Solutions Architect and a Microsoft MVP for Office Apps and Services. He helps organizations realize what is possible with Microsoft 365 & Azure, onboard them in a secure and compliant way, and drive sustained adoption for those solutions. He is experienced in a range of technologies but specializes in the collaboration and teamwork workspaces such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive. He has helped deploy Microsoft 365 to multiple global companies while rolling out modern information protection and information governance technologies. He has been doing Microsoft consulting for 10+ years with a strength in security & compliance solutions.
Caching for Performance Masterclass: Caching at ScaleScyllaDB
?
Weighing caching considerations for use cases with different technical requirements and growth expectations.
- Request coalescing
- Negative sharding
- Rate limiting
- Sharding and scaling
SB7 Mobile Ltd: Simplified & Secure ServicesReuben Jasper
?
SB7 Mobile Ltd is enhancing customer experience by improving support accessibility, billing transparency, and security. The company has strengthened payment authorization, simplified unsubscription, and expanded customer service channels to address common concerns.
TrustArc Webinar: State of State Privacy LawsTrustArc
?
The U.S. data privacy landscape is rapidly proliferating, with 20 states enacting comprehensive privacy laws as of November 2024. These laws cover consumer rights, data collection and use including for sensitive data, data security, transparency, and various enforcement mechanisms and penalties for non-compliance.
Navigating this patchwork of state-level laws is crucial for businesses to ensure compliance and requires a combination of strategic planning, operational adjustments, and technology to be proactive.
Join leading experts from TrustArc, the Future of Privacy Forum, and Venable for an insightful webinar exploring the evolution of state data privacy laws and practical strategies to maintain compliance in 2025.
This webinar will review:
- A comprehensive overview of each state¨s privacy regulations and the latest updates
- Practical considerations to help your business achieve regulatory compliance across multiple states
- Actionable insights to future-proof your business for 2025
- Pixiv is an illustration communication site with over 5 million users and 3.3 billion monthly page views.
- The presenter works on infrastructure and software engineering at Pixiv, where he is responsible for image upload, thumbnail generation, data storage, caching strategies and more.
- Pixiv generates 12 or more thumbnails for each image uploaded to optimize loading and browsing on different devices. With over 30 million images, this amounts to over 30 terabytes of thumbnails.
Agentic AI: The 2025 Next-Gen Automation GuideThoughtminds
?
Introduction to Agentic AI: Explains how it differs from traditional automation and its ability to make independent decisions.
Comparison with Generative AI: A structured comparison between Generative AI (content creation) and Agentic AI (autonomous action-taking).
Technical Breakdown: Covers core components such as LLMs, reinforcement learning, and cloud infrastructure that power Agentic AI.
Real-World Use Cases (2025 & Beyond): Examines how Agentic AI is transforming industries like insurance, healthcare, retail, finance, and cybersecurity.
Business Impact & ROI: Discusses case studies from Unilever, FedEx, and more, showcasing cost savings and operational efficiency improvements.
Challenges & Risks: Highlights bias, security threats, regulatory compliance, and workforce reskilling as critical challenges in AI adoption.
5-Step Implementation Strategy: A practical roadmap to help organizations integrate Agentic AI seamlessly.
Future Predictions (2025-2030): Forecasts on AI-driven workforce evolution, industry disruptions, and the rise of Quantum AI.
Artificial Intelligence Quick Research Guide by Arthur MorganArthur Morgan
?
This is a Quick Research Guide (QRG).
QRGs include the following:
- A brief, high-level overview of the QRG topic.
- A milestone timeline for the QRG topic.
- Links to various free online resource materials to provide a deeper dive into the QRG topic.
- Conclusion and a recommendation for at least two books available in the SJPL system on the QRG topic.
QRGs planned for the series:
- Artificial Intelligence QRG
- Quantum Computing QRG
- Big Data Analytics QRG (coming 2025)
- Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation & Control QRG (coming 2026)
- UK Home Computing & The Birth of ARM QRG (coming 2027)
Any questions or comments?
- Please contact Arthur Morgan at art_morgan@att.net.
100% human made.
How to teach M365 Copilot and M365 Copilot Chat prompting to your colleagues. Presented at the Advanced Learning Institute's "Internal Communications Strategies with M365" event on February 27, 2025. Intended audience: Internal Communicators, User Adoption Specialists, IT.
Benchmark Testing Demystified: Your Roadmap to Peak PerformanceShubham Joshi
?
Benchmark testing is the cornerstone of understanding your system¨s performance, and this guide breaks it down step-by-step. Learn how to design tests that simulate real-world conditions, measure key performance metrics, and interpret results effectively. This comprehensive roadmap covers everything from selecting the right tools to creating repeatable tests that help identify bottlenecks and optimize resource usage. Whether you're dealing with web applications, mobile apps, or enterprise software, this guide offers practical tips and real-life examples to ensure your system runs at peak efficiency.
The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With TechnologyAggregage
?
https://www.professionalconstructorcentral.com/frs/27678427/the-constructor-s-digital-transformation-playbook--reducing-risk-with-technology
Reduce risk and boost efficiency with digital transformation in construction. Join us to explore how AI, automation, and data-driven insights can improve project safety and streamline operations.
Supercharge Your Career with UiPath CertificationsDianaGray10
?
Join us on February 25th as we discuss how you can supercharge your career with the updated 2025 UiPath Certifications.
Diana Gray, UiPath Senior Community Marketing Manager, Americas, will walk us through:
-- Workforce Trends
-- Value of UiPath Certifications
-- Certification Program
-- Steps to Earning a Certificate
Caching for Performance Masterclass: The In-Memory DatastoreScyllaDB
?
Understanding where in-memory data stores help most and where teams get into trouble.
- Where in the stack to cache
- Memcached as a tool
- Modern cache primitives
Zilliz's presentation in AWS x Apache Doris meetup on 24th Feb 2025 in Singapore.
In this presentation, I shared a live demo on how you can outsource thinking and reasoning to Amazon Nova for generating a research report on any topic.
Code repo for live demo can be found here: https://github.com/zilliztech/deep-searcher
I've also shared about the hard tradeoffs you need to make when choosing vector indexes and lastly my top 5 favourite features of Zilliz Cloud.
Drew Madelung is a Cloud Solutions Architect and a Microsoft MVP for Office Apps and Services. He helps organizations realize what is possible with Microsoft 365 & Azure, onboard them in a secure and compliant way, and drive sustained adoption for those solutions. He is experienced in a range of technologies but specializes in the collaboration and teamwork workspaces such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive. He has helped deploy Microsoft 365 to multiple global companies while rolling out modern information protection and information governance technologies. He has been doing Microsoft consulting for 10+ years with a strength in security & compliance solutions.
Caching for Performance Masterclass: Caching at ScaleScyllaDB
?
Weighing caching considerations for use cases with different technical requirements and growth expectations.
- Request coalescing
- Negative sharding
- Rate limiting
- Sharding and scaling
SB7 Mobile Ltd: Simplified & Secure ServicesReuben Jasper
?
SB7 Mobile Ltd is enhancing customer experience by improving support accessibility, billing transparency, and security. The company has strengthened payment authorization, simplified unsubscription, and expanded customer service channels to address common concerns.
TrustArc Webinar: State of State Privacy LawsTrustArc
?
The U.S. data privacy landscape is rapidly proliferating, with 20 states enacting comprehensive privacy laws as of November 2024. These laws cover consumer rights, data collection and use including for sensitive data, data security, transparency, and various enforcement mechanisms and penalties for non-compliance.
Navigating this patchwork of state-level laws is crucial for businesses to ensure compliance and requires a combination of strategic planning, operational adjustments, and technology to be proactive.
Join leading experts from TrustArc, the Future of Privacy Forum, and Venable for an insightful webinar exploring the evolution of state data privacy laws and practical strategies to maintain compliance in 2025.
This webinar will review:
- A comprehensive overview of each state¨s privacy regulations and the latest updates
- Practical considerations to help your business achieve regulatory compliance across multiple states
- Actionable insights to future-proof your business for 2025
This is a comprehensive guide explaining how blockchain technology works, its key features, and real-world applications in industries like finance, supply chain, and retail. Learn about different blockchain networks (public, private, and consortium) and the challenges businesses face in adopting blockchain. Discover how blockchain consulting can help businesses implement secure, transparent, and efficient solutions, reducing risks and optimizing operations. This guide is ideal for businesses exploring blockchain adoption and seeking expert guidance.
Mastering ChatGPT & LLMs for Practical Applications: Tips, Tricks, and Use CasesSanjay Willie
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Our latest session with Astiostech covered how to unlock the full potential of ChatGPT and LLMs for real-world use!
? Key Takeaways:
? Effective Prompting: Crafting context-specific, high-quality prompts for optimal AI responses.
? Advanced ChatGPT Features: Managing system prompts, conversation memory, and file uploads.
? Optimizing AI Outputs: Refining responses, handling large texts, and knowing when fine-tuning is needed.
? Competitive Insights: Exploring how ChatGPT compares with other AI tools.
? Business & Content Use Cases: From summarization to SEO, sales, and audience targeting.
? The session provided hands-on strategies to make AI a powerful tool for content creation, decision-making, and business growth.
? Are you using AI effectively in your workflow? Let¨s discuss how it can improve efficiency and creativity!
#AI #ChatGPT #PromptEngineering #ArtificialIntelligence #LLM #Productivity #Astiostech
Blockchain is revolutionizing industries by enhancing security, transparency, and automation. From supply chain management and finance to healthcare and real estate, blockchain eliminates inefficiencies, prevents fraud, and streamlines operations.
What You'll Learn in This Presentation:
1. How blockchain enables real-time tracking & fraud prevention
2. The impact of smart contracts & decentralized finance (DeFi)
3. Why businesses should adopt secure and automated blockchain solutions
4. Real-world blockchain applications across multiple industries
Explore the future of blockchain and its practical benefits for businesses!
UiPath Automation Developer Associate Training Series 2025 - Session 1DianaGray10
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Welcome to UiPath Automation Developer Associate Training Series 2025 - Session 1.
In this session, we will cover the following topics:
Introduction to RPA & UiPath Studio
Overview of RPA and its applications
Introduction to UiPath Studio
Variables & Data Types
Control Flows
You are requested to finish the following self-paced training for this session:
Variables, Constants and Arguments in Studio 2 modules - 1h 30m - https://academy.uipath.com/courses/variables-constants-and-arguments-in-studio
Control Flow in Studio 2 modules - 2h 15m - https:/academy.uipath.com/courses/control-flow-in-studio
?? For any questions you may have, please use the dedicated Forum thread. You can tag the hosts and mentors directly and they will reply as soon as possible.
GDG Cloud Southlake #40: Brandon Stokes: How to Build a Great ProductJames Anderson
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How to Build a Great Product
Being a tech entrepreneur is about providing a remarkable product or service that serves the needs of its customers better, faster, and cheaper than anything else. The goal is to "make something people want" which we call, product market fit.
But how do we get there? We'll explore the process of taking an idea to product market fit (PMF), how you know you have true PMF, and how your product strategies differ pre-PMF from post-PMF.
Brandon is a 3x founder, 1x exit, ex-banker & corporate strategist, car dealership owner, and alumnus of Techstars & Y Combinator. He enjoys building products and services that impact people for the better.
Brandon has had 3 different careers (banking, corporate finance & strategy, technology) in 7 different industries; Investment Banking, CPG, Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Consumer application, Automotive, & Fintech/Insuretech.
He's an idea to revenue leader and entrepreneur that helps organizations build products and processes, hire talent, test & iterate quickly, collect feedback, and grow in unregulated and heavily regulated industries.
AI Trends and Fun Demos C Sotheby¨s Rehoboth PresentationEthan Holland
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Ethan B. Holland explores the impact of artificial intelligence on real estate and digital transformation. Covering key AI trends such as multimodal AI, agency, co-pilots, and AI-powered computer usage, the document highlights how emerging technologies are reshaping industries. It includes real-world demonstrations of AI in action, from automated real estate insights to AI-generated voice and video applications. With expertise in digital transformation, Ethan shares insights from his work optimizing workflows with AI tools, automation, and large language models. This presentation is essential for professionals seeking to understand AI¨s role in business, automation, and real estate.