LG CNS Smart business in cityGyuhak ChoiThis document discusses smart business in cities and is divided into three sections. The first two sections outline the big picture of smart business in cities, while the third section focuses on specific business domains that can benefit from smart technologies in an urban environment.
Striking up a conversationAlbert Dias- Conversational commerce is forecast to grow to $35bn by 2020
- Content is beginning to play a bigger role than design
- Guidelines for bot conversation
- Why and where most bots fail, and how to fix them
- Understanding customers without invading their privacy
Sub-second search in a weekAlbert DiasMost OTAs mask the latency from third party searches with animation, ads or progressive loading. However, with over 75% of our searches coming from faceless API engines, there’s little room for gimmicks. Could we provide faster results without hurting conversion levels?
OTAs of the future in the Middle EastAlbert DiasThis document discusses the growth of online travel agencies (OTAs) in the Middle East region. It notes that while OTAs currently make up only 9% of online sales in the Middle East, this figure is projected to grow to 15% by 2018, representing a $15 billion OTA market. The document outlines how OTAs are evolving to better meet customer demands, such as through personalized experiences, increased mobile usage, big data analytics, more customer control, and integration of social feedback.
Overcoming payment hurdles in e-businessAlbert DiasThe document discusses various payment options for e-business including prepaid cards, direct debit, credit cards, and debit cards. It outlines the setup costs, transaction fees, and maintenance requirements for each option. It also describes how different payment methods like direct debit, credit/debit cards, and 3-D Secure work. The document provides tips for e-businesses to reduce payment and fraud risks, including understanding the perspective of criminals, using fraud assessment tools, and verifying transactions. It suggests establishing direct payment with customers can help e-businesses overcome payment hurdles.
2024 Trend Updates: What Really Works In SEO & Content MarketingSearch Engine JournalThe future of SEO is trending toward a more human-first and user-centric approach, powered by AI intelligence and collaboration. Are you ready?
Watch as we explore which SEO trends to prioritize to achieve sustainable growth and deliver reliable results. We’ll dive into best practices to adapt your strategy around industry-wide disruptions like SGE, how to navigate the top challenges SEO professionals are facing, and proven tactics for prioritizing quality and building trust.
You’ll hear:
- The top SEO trends to prioritize in 2024 to achieve long-term success.
- Predictions for SGE’s impact, and how to adapt.
- What E-E-A-T really means, and how to implement it holistically (hint: it’s never been more important).
With Zack Kadish and Alex Carchietta, we’ll show you which SEO trends to ignore and which to focus on, along with the solution to overcoming rapid, significant and disruptive Google algorithm updates.
If you’re looking to cut through the noise of constant SEO and content trends to drive success, you won’t want to miss this webinar.
Storytelling For The Web: Integrate Storytelling in your Design ProcessChiara AliottaIn this slides I explain how I have used storytelling techniques to elevate websites and brands and create memorable user experiences. You can discover practical tips as I showcase the elements of good storytelling and its applied to some examples of diverse brands/projects..
Artificial Intelligence, Data and Competition – SCHREPEL – June 2024 OECD dis...OECD Directorate for Financial and Enterprise AffairsThis presentation by Thibault Schrepel, Associate Professor of Law at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam University, was made during the discussion “Artificial Intelligence, Data and Competition” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/aicomp.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
Teaching Prompting and Prompt Sharing to End Users.pptxMichael Blumenthal (Microsoft MVP)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.
UiPath Automation Developer Associate Training Series 2025 - Session 1DianaGray10Welcome 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.
Predictive vs. Preventive Maintenance — Which One is Right for Your FactoryDiagsense ltdEfficient maintenance is the backbone of any manufacturing operation. It ensures that machinery runs smoothly, minimizes downtime and optimizes overall productivity. Earlier, factories have relied on preventive maintenance but with advancements in technology, Manufacturing PdM Solutions is gaining traction. The question is—which one is the right fit for your factory? Let’s break it down.
Data-Driven Public Safety: Reliable Data When Every Second CountsSafe SoftwareWhen every second counts, you need access to data you can trust. In this webinar, we’ll explore how FME empowers public safety services to streamline their operations and safeguard communities. This session will showcase workflow examples that public safety teams leverage every day.
We’ll cover real-world use cases and demo workflows, including:
Automating Police Traffic Stop Compliance: Learn how the City of Fremont meets traffic stop data standards by automating QA/QC processes, generating error reports – saving over 2,800 hours annually on manual tasks.
Anonymizing Crime Data: Discover how cities protect citizen privacy while enabling transparent and trustworthy open data sharing.
Next Gen 9-1-1 Integration: Explore how Santa Clara County supports the transition to digital emergency response systems for faster, more accurate dispatching, including automated schema mapping for address standardization.
Extreme Heat Alerts: See how FME supports disaster risk management by automating the delivery of extreme heat alerts for proactive emergency response.
Our goal is to provide practical workflows and actionable steps you can implement right away. Plus, we’ll provide quick steps to find more information about our public safety subscription for Police, Fire Departments, EMS, HAZMAT teams, and more.
Whether you’re in a call center, on the ground, or managing operations, this webinar is crafted to help you leverage data to make informed, timely decisions that matter most.
Not a Kubernetes fan? The state of PaaS in 2025Anthony DahanneKubernetes won the containers orchestration war. But has it made deploying your apps easier?
Let's explore some of Kubernetes extensive app developer tooling, but mainly what the PaaS space looks like in 2025; 18 years after Heroku made it popular.
Is Heroku still around? What about Cloud Foundry?
And what are those new comers (fly.io, railway, porter.sh, etc.) worth?
Did the Cloud giants replace them all?
Mastering ChatGPT & LLMs for Practical Applications: Tips, Tricks, and Use CasesSanjay WillieOur 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
10 FinTech Solutions Every Business Should Know!.pdf Yodaplus Technologies Private Limited FinTech is reshaping the way businesses handle payments, risk management, and financial operations. From AI-driven fraud detection to blockchain-powered security, the right FinTech solutions can streamline processes, reduce costs, and improve decision-making. This guide explores 10 essential FinTech tools that help businesses stay ahead in an increasingly digital economy.
Discover how digital payments, credit risk management, treasury solutions, AI, blockchain, and RegTech can enhance efficiency, security, and profitability.
Read now to learn how businesses are leveraging FinTech for smarter financial management!
Combining Lexical and Semantic Search with Milvus 2.5Zilliz In short, lexical search is a way to search your documents based on the keywords they contain, in contrast to semantic search, which compares the similarity of embeddings. We’ll be covering:
Why, when, and how should you use lexical search
What is the BM25 distance metric
How exactly does Milvus 2.5 implement lexical search
How to build an improved hybrid lexical + semantic search with Milvus 2.5
Build with AI on Google Cloud Session #3Margaret Maynard-ReidThis is session #3 of the 5-session online study series with Google Cloud, where we take you onto the journey learning generative AI. You’ll explore the dynamic landscape of Generative AI, gaining both theoretical insights and practical know-how of Google Cloud GenAI tools such as Gemini, Vertex AI, AI agents and Imagen 3.
UiPath Automation Developer Associate Training Series 2025 - Session 2DianaGray10In session 2, we will introduce you to Data manipulation in UiPath Studio.
Topics covered:
Data Manipulation
What is Data Manipulation
Strings
Lists
Dictionaries
RegEx Builder
Date and Time
Required Self-Paced Learning for this session:
Data Manipulation with Strings in UiPath Studio (v2022.10) 2 modules - 1h 30m - https://academy.uipath.com/courses/data-manipulation-with-strings-in-studio
Data Manipulation with Lists and Dictionaries in UiPath Studio (v2022.10) 2 modules - 1h - https:/academy.uipath.com/courses/data-manipulation-with-lists-and-dictionaries-in-studio
Data Manipulation with Data Tables in UiPath Studio (v2022.10) 2 modules - 1h 30m - https:/academy.uipath.com/courses/data-manipulation-with-data-tables-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.
William Maclyn Murphy McRae - A Seasoned Professional RenownedWilliam Maclyn Murphy McRaeWilliam Maclyn Murphy McRae, a logistics expert with 9+ years of experience, is known for optimizing supply chain operations and consistently exceeding industry standards. His strategic approach, combined with hands-on execution, has streamlined distribution processes, reduced lead times, and consistently delivered exceptional results.
AI in Medical Diagnostics – The Future of HealthcareVadim Nareyko💡 What You’ll Learn:
• What is AI in medical diagnostics and how it works?
• How AI enhances accuracy, speed, and accessibility in disease detection.
• Real-world examples from leading innovators like Google Health, IBM Watson, and Siemens Healthineers.
• The cutting-edge AI technologies driving this transformation, including computer vision, natural language processing, and federated learning.
• The challenges, opportunities, and future trends in AI-powered diagnostics.
________________________________________
🔍 Why AI in Healthcare Matters:
Traditional diagnosis relies heavily on manual interpretation, making it time-consuming and sometimes prone to human error. AI-driven diagnostic systems analyze vast amounts of medical data faster and more accurately, helping doctors detect diseases in their early stages.
From automated radiology analysis to AI-assisted pathology and real-time patient monitoring, these technologies are revolutionizing healthcare, telemedicine, and personalized treatment.
Caching for Performance Masterclass: Caching at ScaleScyllaDBWeighing caching considerations for use cases with different technical requirements and growth expectations.
- Request coalescing
- Negative sharding
- Rate limiting
- Sharding and scaling
Bedrock Data Automation (Preview): Simplifying Unstructured Data ProcessingZilliz Bedrock Data Automation (BDA) is a cloud-based service that simplifies the process of extracting valuable insights from unstructured content—such as documents, images, video, and audio. Come learn how BDA leverages generative AI to automate the transformation of multi-modal data into structured formats, enabling developers to build applications and automate complex workflows with greater speed and accuracy.
Caching for Performance Masterclass: The In-Memory DatastoreScyllaDBUnderstanding 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
DevNexus - Building 10x Development Organizations.pdfJustin ReockDeveloper Experience is Dead! Long Live Developer Experience!
In this keynote-style session, we’ll take a detailed, granular look at the barriers to productivity developers face today and modern approaches for removing them. 10x developers may be a myth, but 10x organizations are very real, as proven by the influential study performed in the 1980s, ‘The Coding War Games.’
Right now, here in early 2025, we seem to be experiencing YAPP (Yet Another Productivity Philosophy), and that philosophy is converging on developer experience. It seems that with every new method, we invent to deliver products, whether physical or virtual, we reinvent productivity philosophies to go alongside them.
But which of these approaches works? DORA? SPACE? DevEx? What should we invest in and create urgency behind today so we don’t have the same discussion again in a decade?
How to Leverage AI to Boost Employee Wellness - Lydia Di Francesco - SocialHR...SocialHRCampSpeaker: Lydia Di Francesco
In this workshop, participants will delve into the realm of AI and its profound potential to revolutionize employee wellness initiatives. From stress management to fostering work-life harmony, AI offers a myriad of innovative tools and strategies that can significantly enhance the wellbeing of employees in any organization. Attendees will learn how to effectively leverage AI technologies to cultivate a healthier, happier, and more productive workforce. Whether it's utilizing AI-powered chatbots for mental health support, implementing data analytics to identify internal, systemic risk factors, or deploying personalized wellness apps, this workshop will equip participants with actionable insights and best practices to harness the power of AI for boosting employee wellness. Join us and discover how AI can be a strategic partner towards a culture of wellbeing and resilience in the workplace.
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescuhttps://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
Teaching Prompting and Prompt Sharing to End Users.pptxMichael Blumenthal (Microsoft MVP)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.
UiPath Automation Developer Associate Training Series 2025 - Session 1DianaGray10Welcome 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.
Predictive vs. Preventive Maintenance — Which One is Right for Your FactoryDiagsense ltdEfficient maintenance is the backbone of any manufacturing operation. It ensures that machinery runs smoothly, minimizes downtime and optimizes overall productivity. Earlier, factories have relied on preventive maintenance but with advancements in technology, Manufacturing PdM Solutions is gaining traction. The question is—which one is the right fit for your factory? Let’s break it down.
Data-Driven Public Safety: Reliable Data When Every Second CountsSafe SoftwareWhen every second counts, you need access to data you can trust. In this webinar, we’ll explore how FME empowers public safety services to streamline their operations and safeguard communities. This session will showcase workflow examples that public safety teams leverage every day.
We’ll cover real-world use cases and demo workflows, including:
Automating Police Traffic Stop Compliance: Learn how the City of Fremont meets traffic stop data standards by automating QA/QC processes, generating error reports – saving over 2,800 hours annually on manual tasks.
Anonymizing Crime Data: Discover how cities protect citizen privacy while enabling transparent and trustworthy open data sharing.
Next Gen 9-1-1 Integration: Explore how Santa Clara County supports the transition to digital emergency response systems for faster, more accurate dispatching, including automated schema mapping for address standardization.
Extreme Heat Alerts: See how FME supports disaster risk management by automating the delivery of extreme heat alerts for proactive emergency response.
Our goal is to provide practical workflows and actionable steps you can implement right away. Plus, we’ll provide quick steps to find more information about our public safety subscription for Police, Fire Departments, EMS, HAZMAT teams, and more.
Whether you’re in a call center, on the ground, or managing operations, this webinar is crafted to help you leverage data to make informed, timely decisions that matter most.
Not a Kubernetes fan? The state of PaaS in 2025Anthony DahanneKubernetes won the containers orchestration war. But has it made deploying your apps easier?
Let's explore some of Kubernetes extensive app developer tooling, but mainly what the PaaS space looks like in 2025; 18 years after Heroku made it popular.
Is Heroku still around? What about Cloud Foundry?
And what are those new comers (fly.io, railway, porter.sh, etc.) worth?
Did the Cloud giants replace them all?
Mastering ChatGPT & LLMs for Practical Applications: Tips, Tricks, and Use CasesSanjay WillieOur 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
10 FinTech Solutions Every Business Should Know!.pdf Yodaplus Technologies Private Limited FinTech is reshaping the way businesses handle payments, risk management, and financial operations. From AI-driven fraud detection to blockchain-powered security, the right FinTech solutions can streamline processes, reduce costs, and improve decision-making. This guide explores 10 essential FinTech tools that help businesses stay ahead in an increasingly digital economy.
Discover how digital payments, credit risk management, treasury solutions, AI, blockchain, and RegTech can enhance efficiency, security, and profitability.
Read now to learn how businesses are leveraging FinTech for smarter financial management!
Combining Lexical and Semantic Search with Milvus 2.5Zilliz In short, lexical search is a way to search your documents based on the keywords they contain, in contrast to semantic search, which compares the similarity of embeddings. We’ll be covering:
Why, when, and how should you use lexical search
What is the BM25 distance metric
How exactly does Milvus 2.5 implement lexical search
How to build an improved hybrid lexical + semantic search with Milvus 2.5
Build with AI on Google Cloud Session #3Margaret Maynard-ReidThis is session #3 of the 5-session online study series with Google Cloud, where we take you onto the journey learning generative AI. You’ll explore the dynamic landscape of Generative AI, gaining both theoretical insights and practical know-how of Google Cloud GenAI tools such as Gemini, Vertex AI, AI agents and Imagen 3.
UiPath Automation Developer Associate Training Series 2025 - Session 2DianaGray10In session 2, we will introduce you to Data manipulation in UiPath Studio.
Topics covered:
Data Manipulation
What is Data Manipulation
Strings
Lists
Dictionaries
RegEx Builder
Date and Time
Required Self-Paced Learning for this session:
Data Manipulation with Strings in UiPath Studio (v2022.10) 2 modules - 1h 30m - https://academy.uipath.com/courses/data-manipulation-with-strings-in-studio
Data Manipulation with Lists and Dictionaries in UiPath Studio (v2022.10) 2 modules - 1h - https:/academy.uipath.com/courses/data-manipulation-with-lists-and-dictionaries-in-studio
Data Manipulation with Data Tables in UiPath Studio (v2022.10) 2 modules - 1h 30m - https:/academy.uipath.com/courses/data-manipulation-with-data-tables-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.
William Maclyn Murphy McRae - A Seasoned Professional RenownedWilliam Maclyn Murphy McRaeWilliam Maclyn Murphy McRae, a logistics expert with 9+ years of experience, is known for optimizing supply chain operations and consistently exceeding industry standards. His strategic approach, combined with hands-on execution, has streamlined distribution processes, reduced lead times, and consistently delivered exceptional results.
AI in Medical Diagnostics – The Future of HealthcareVadim Nareyko💡 What You’ll Learn:
• What is AI in medical diagnostics and how it works?
• How AI enhances accuracy, speed, and accessibility in disease detection.
• Real-world examples from leading innovators like Google Health, IBM Watson, and Siemens Healthineers.
• The cutting-edge AI technologies driving this transformation, including computer vision, natural language processing, and federated learning.
• The challenges, opportunities, and future trends in AI-powered diagnostics.
________________________________________
🔍 Why AI in Healthcare Matters:
Traditional diagnosis relies heavily on manual interpretation, making it time-consuming and sometimes prone to human error. AI-driven diagnostic systems analyze vast amounts of medical data faster and more accurately, helping doctors detect diseases in their early stages.
From automated radiology analysis to AI-assisted pathology and real-time patient monitoring, these technologies are revolutionizing healthcare, telemedicine, and personalized treatment.
Caching for Performance Masterclass: Caching at ScaleScyllaDBWeighing caching considerations for use cases with different technical requirements and growth expectations.
- Request coalescing
- Negative sharding
- Rate limiting
- Sharding and scaling
Bedrock Data Automation (Preview): Simplifying Unstructured Data ProcessingZilliz Bedrock Data Automation (BDA) is a cloud-based service that simplifies the process of extracting valuable insights from unstructured content—such as documents, images, video, and audio. Come learn how BDA leverages generative AI to automate the transformation of multi-modal data into structured formats, enabling developers to build applications and automate complex workflows with greater speed and accuracy.
Caching for Performance Masterclass: The In-Memory DatastoreScyllaDBUnderstanding 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
DevNexus - Building 10x Development Organizations.pdfJustin ReockDeveloper Experience is Dead! Long Live Developer Experience!
In this keynote-style session, we’ll take a detailed, granular look at the barriers to productivity developers face today and modern approaches for removing them. 10x developers may be a myth, but 10x organizations are very real, as proven by the influential study performed in the 1980s, ‘The Coding War Games.’
Right now, here in early 2025, we seem to be experiencing YAPP (Yet Another Productivity Philosophy), and that philosophy is converging on developer experience. It seems that with every new method, we invent to deliver products, whether physical or virtual, we reinvent productivity philosophies to go alongside them.
But which of these approaches works? DORA? SPACE? DevEx? What should we invest in and create urgency behind today so we don’t have the same discussion again in a decade?
How to Leverage AI to Boost Employee Wellness - Lydia Di Francesco - SocialHR...SocialHRCampSpeaker: Lydia Di Francesco
In this workshop, participants will delve into the realm of AI and its profound potential to revolutionize employee wellness initiatives. From stress management to fostering work-life harmony, AI offers a myriad of innovative tools and strategies that can significantly enhance the wellbeing of employees in any organization. Attendees will learn how to effectively leverage AI technologies to cultivate a healthier, happier, and more productive workforce. Whether it's utilizing AI-powered chatbots for mental health support, implementing data analytics to identify internal, systemic risk factors, or deploying personalized wellness apps, this workshop will equip participants with actionable insights and best practices to harness the power of AI for boosting employee wellness. Join us and discover how AI can be a strategic partner towards a culture of wellbeing and resilience in the workplace.
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescuhttps://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
Everything You Need To Know About ChatGPTExpeed SoftwareChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Product Design Trends in 2024 | Teenage EngineeringsPixeldartsThe realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNowMental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartworkCreative operations teams expect increased AI use in 2024. Currently, over half of tasks are not AI-enabled, but this is expected to decrease in the coming year. ChatGPT is the most popular AI tool currently. Business leaders are more actively exploring AI benefits than individual contributors. Most respondents do not believe AI will impact workforce size in 2024. However, some inhibitions still exist around AI accuracy and lack of understanding. Creatives primarily want to use AI to save time on mundane tasks and boost productivity.
Skeleton Culture CodeSkeleton TechnologiesOrganizational culture includes values, norms, systems, symbols, language, assumptions, beliefs, and habits that influence employee behaviors and how people interpret those behaviors. It is important because culture can help or hinder a company's success. Some key aspects of Netflix's culture that help it achieve results include hiring smartly so every position has stars, focusing on attitude over just aptitude, and having a strict policy against peacocks, whiners, and jerks.
PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024Neil KimberleyPepsiCo provided a safe harbor statement noting that any forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and are subject to risks and uncertainties. It also provided information on non-GAAP measures and directing readers to its website for disclosure and reconciliation. The document then discussed PepsiCo's business overview, including that it is a global beverage and convenient food company with iconic brands, $91 billion in net revenue in 2023, and nearly $14 billion in core operating profit. It operates through a divisional structure with a focus on local consumers.
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)contentlyThis document provides an overview of content methodology best practices. It defines content methodology as establishing objectives, KPIs, and a culture of continuous learning and iteration. An effective methodology focuses on connecting with audiences, creating optimal content, and optimizing processes. It also discusses why a methodology is needed due to the competitive landscape, proliferation of channels, and opportunities for improvement. Components of an effective methodology include defining objectives and KPIs, audience analysis, identifying opportunities, and evaluating resources. The document concludes with recommendations around creating a content plan, testing and optimizing content over 90 days.
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024Albert QianThe document provides guidance on preparing a job search for 2024. It discusses the state of the job market, focusing on growth in AI and healthcare but also continued layoffs. It recommends figuring out what you want to do by researching interests and skills, then conducting informational interviews. The job search should involve building a personal brand on LinkedIn, actively applying to jobs, tailoring resumes and interviews, maintaining job hunting as a habit, and continuing self-improvement. Once hired, the document advises setting new goals and keeping skills and networking active in case of future opportunities.
Social Media Marketing Trends 2024 // The Global Indie InsightsKurio // The Social Media Age(ncy)A report by thenetworkone and Kurio.
The contributing experts and agencies are (in an alphabetical order): Sylwia Rytel, Social Media Supervisor, 180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT (PL), Sharlene Jenner, Vice President - Director of Engagement Strategy, Abelson Taylor (USA), Alex Casanovas, Digital Director, Atrevia (ES), Dora Beilin, Senior Social Strategist, Barrett Hoffher (USA), Min Seo, Campaign Director, Brand New Agency (KR), Deshé M. Gully, Associate Strategist, Day One Agency (USA), Francesca Trevisan, Strategist, Different (IT), Trevor Crossman, CX and Digital Transformation Director; Olivia Hussey, Strategic Planner; Simi Srinarula, Social Media Manager, The Hallway (AUS), James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink (CN / UK), Mundy Álvarez, Planning Director; Pedro Rojas, Social Media Manager; Pancho González, CCO, Inbrax (CH), Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning, Jam Session Agency (RO), Amy Bottrill, Social Account Director, Launch (UK), Gaby Arriaga, Founder, Leonardo1452 (MX), Shantesh S Row, Creative Director, Liwa (UAE), Rajesh Mehta, Chief Strategy Officer; Dhruv Gaur, Digital Planning Lead; Leonie Mergulhao, Account Supervisor - Social Media & PR, Medulla (IN), Aurelija Plioplytė, Head of Digital & Social, Not Perfect (LI), Daiana Khaidargaliyeva, Account Manager, Osaka Labs (UK / USA), Stefanie Söhnchen, Vice President Digital, PIABO Communications (DE), Elisabeth Winiartati, Managing Consultant, Head of Global Integrated Communications; Lydia Aprina, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Nita Prabowo, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Okhi, Web Developer, PNTR Group (ID), Kei Obusan, Insights Director; Daffi Ranandi, Insights Manager, Radarr (SG), Gautam Reghunath, Co-founder & CEO, Talented (IN), Donagh Humphreys, Head of Social and Digital Innovation, THINKHOUSE (IRE), Sarah Yim, Strategy Director, Zulu Alpha Kilo (CA).
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine JournalThe search marketing landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, and professionals, like you, rely on innovative paid search strategies to meet changing demands.
It’s important that you’re ready to implement new strategies in 2024.
Check this out and learn the top trends in paid search advertising that are expected to gain traction, so you can drive higher ROI more efficiently in 2024.
You’ll learn:
- The latest trends in AI and automation, and what this means for an evolving paid search ecosystem.
- New developments in privacy and data regulation.
- Emerging ad formats that are expected to make an impact next year.
Watch Sreekant Lanka from iQuanti and Irina Klein from OneMain Financial as they dive into the future of paid search and explore the trends, strategies, and technologies that will shape the search marketing landscape.
If you’re looking to assess your paid search strategy and design an industry-aligned plan for 2024, then this webinar is for you.
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summarySpeakerHubFrom their humble beginnings in 1984, TED has grown into the world’s most powerful amplifier for speakers and thought-leaders to share their ideas. They have over 2,400 filmed talks (not including the 30,000+ TEDx videos) freely available online, and have hosted over 17,500 events around the world.
With over one billion views in a year, it’s no wonder that so many speakers are looking to TED for ideas on how to share their message more effectively.
The article “5 Public-Speaking Tips TED Gives Its Speakers”, by Carmine Gallo for Forbes, gives speakers five practical ways to connect with their audience, and effectively share their ideas on stage.
Whether you are gearing up to get on a TED stage yourself, or just want to master the skills that so many of their speakers possess, these tips and quotes from Chris Anderson, the TED Talks Curator, will encourage you to make the most impactful impression on your audience.
See the full article and more summaries like this on SpeakerHub here: https://speakerhub.com/blog/5-presentation-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers
See the original article on Forbes here:
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2016/05/06/5-public-speaking-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers/&refURL=&referrer=#5c07a8221d9b
ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd Clark BoydEveryone is in agreement that ChatGPT (and other generative AI tools) will shape the future of work. Yet there is little consensus on exactly how, when, and to what extent this technology will change our world.
Businesses that extract maximum value from ChatGPT will use it as a collaborative tool for everything from brainstorming to technical maintenance.
For individuals, now is the time to pinpoint the skills the future professional will need to thrive in the AI age.
Check out this presentation to understand what ChatGPT is, how it will shape the future of work, and how you can prepare to take advantage.
Getting into the tech field. what next Tessa MeroThe document provides career advice for getting into the tech field, including:
- Doing projects and internships in college to build a portfolio.
- Learning about different roles and technologies through industry research.
- Contributing to open source projects to build experience and network.
- Developing a personal brand through a website and social media presence.
- Networking through events, communities, and finding a mentor.
- Practicing interviews through mock interviews and whiteboarding coding questions.
Google's Just Not That Into You: Understanding Core Updates & Search IntentLily Ray1. Core updates from Google periodically change how its algorithms assess and rank websites and pages. This can impact rankings through shifts in user intent, site quality issues being caught up to, world events influencing queries, and overhauls to search like the E-A-T framework.
2. There are many possible user intents beyond just transactional, navigational and informational. Identifying intent shifts is important during core updates. Sites may need to optimize for new intents through different content types and sections.
3. Responding effectively to core updates requires analyzing "before and after" data to understand changes, identifying new intents or page types, and ensuring content matches appropriate intents across video, images, knowledge graphs and more.
How to have difficult conversations Rajiv Jayarajah, MAppComm, ACCStop putting off having difficult conversations. Seven practical tips to ensure your next difficult conversation go smoothly.
Introduction to Data ScienceChristy Abraham JoyA brief introduction to DataScience with explaining of the concepts, algorithms, machine learning, supervised and unsupervised learning, clustering, statistics, data preprocessing, real-world applications etc.
It's part of a Data Science Corner Campaign where I will be discussing the fundamentals of DataScience, AIML, Statistics etc.
Time Management & Productivity - Best PracticesVit Horky
Here's my presentation on by proven best practices how to manage your work time effectively and how to improve your productivity. It includes practical tips and how to use tools such as Slack, Google Apps, Hubspot, Google Calendar, Gmail and others.
The six step guide to practical project managementMindGeniusThe six step guide to practical project management
If you think managing projects is too difficult, think again.
We’ve stripped back project management processes to the
basics – to make it quicker and easier, without sacrificing
the vital ingredients for success.
“If you’re looking for some real-world guidance, then The Six Step Guide to Practical Project Management will help.”
Dr Andrew Makar, Tactical Project Management
#3: To kick things off, I’d like to introduce you to the two people who were with me on this journey
Mohammed was the adventurer, who eventually went on to climb Mt Everest and the seven highest summits on each continent
Sachin was the fun-loving explorer who’d be at Times Square for new year’s eve and back in Dubai for new year’s day
They were different, but they shared a love of travel
#4: It was that love of travel which led them to start their first company with …
It’s not the Internet City or Silicon Valley where you’ll find today’s OTAs, but we were bootstrapped and it taught us three things early on …
#5: Our revenue made our today …
And it was in innovation that we realized that our customers were going somewhere else – and it wasn’t the shop next door
#6: It was around this time a little over ten years ago …
In doing so, we joined the likes of Harry Potter, Southwest Airlines, Monsters Inc and several other great ideas that began on a napkin.
#7: Travel before 2008 required a paper ticket
We wanted to challenge convention and we wanted to do it here
This spirit carried over to everyone we worked with – including Amadeus
Amadeus understood us, albeit after several meetings
#8: It may not look like much today, but that’s what the UAE’s first full-service OTA looked like
#9: Today, we’re a company with over 300 people with targeted gross bookings of over
#10: Intelligence is going to ride on top of the automation we’ve built over the last decade and help us do greater things
If you haven’t already automated something, there’s a service out there that has – and you should build on top of it, instead of reinventing the wheel
#11: What’s pushing the demand for this intelligence?
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