Top Women in Cybersecurity keynote: A cybersecurity career is harder than ChatGPT paints it — but just as rewarding
ChatGPT is good for a lot of things, but don’t ask it to create a realistic scenario for a woman who wants a career in cybersecurity. In her keynote address for this year’s IT World Canada Top Women in Cybersecurity event, Laura Payne, chief enablement officer and vice-president of security
Read moreAs Threads soars, Twitter rival Bluesky adopts a new personalized, algorithmic feed
Bluesky, one of the many would-be Twitter replacements now on the market, is making a notable change to how users discover new content on its network. Previously, the Bluesky app would feature popular posts in a feed it called the “What’s Hot” feed — something that its users aspired to
Read more7 Ways to Recognise Deepfakes Online
Deepfake AI technology has emerged as a powerful and concerning trend in the realm of artificial intelligence. Deepfakes are manipulated audio, video, or images created using machine learning algorithms, presenting a false reality that can deceive and mislead. As this technology becomes more sophisticated, recognizing deepfakes is crucial to safeguarding
Read moreQ&A: InterSystems Revolutionising Data Software
Henry Adams, Country Manager of InterSystems recently shared an informative opinion piece with us delving into the significant of innovation in healthcare, the obstacles faced and the importance of effective change management strategies. We felt it necessary to get a more in-depth view of InterSystems’ data software platforms and gain
Read moreAnnouncing the AI Stage agenda at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023
After a few years of being background noise, AI has suddenly become ubiquitous. From consumer apps to enterprise tools to medical devices, nearly everything claims to be “powered by AI” these days. But the technology’s unprecedented (and unregulated) rise prompts as many questions as it provides answers. Fortunately, you’re coming
Read moreSafaricom Shareholders Approve Two New Subsidiaries to Empower and Invest in Tech Start-ups in Kenya
At Safaricom’s 15th Annual General Meeting (AGM), shareholders approved the creation of two new subsidiaries, marking a significant milestone in supporting tech entrepreneurs, fostering innovation, and solidifying Safaricom’s role as a vital enabler of Kenya’s tech community. 1. Empowering Seed-Stage Start-ups: Incorporating a Company Limited by Guarantee Safaricom’s commitment to
Read moreHow ERP can Help Retailers Better Understand Their Customers
Have you ever heard the saying: “Good customer service costs less than bad customer service”? This rings particularly true in today’s customer-centric landscape, where negative experiences can quickly be shared, and customers have numerous options to voice their feedback. In this context, implementing the right ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solution
Read moreShifting Focus from Tracking Productivity to Delivering Value to Clients
Businesses today are too preoccupied with measuring workplace productivity by managing people’s time and evaluating their performance. However, this fixation often detracts from understanding customer needs and delivering quality outcomes. Leading coach and trainer, Mike Freislich from We Do Change, advocates for a paradigm shift in business thinking. Rather than
Read moreThe Overflow #188: Recognition for individual contributors
Welcome to ISSUE #188 of The Overflow! This newsletter is by developers, for developers, written and curated by the Stack Overflow team and Cassidy Williams. This week: real talk on hallucinations, the cultural implications of workplace hugs, and a spotlight on digital privacy. From the blog Improving time to first byte:
Read moreHerMD opening new women’s health clinics following $18M extension
Women’s healthcare got another capital infusion today in HerMD, which announced $18 million in additional Series A funding, showing that this area continues to be of interest to investors. My colleague Dominic-Madori Davis reported earlier this year that women’s health companies raised about $1.16 billion in 2022. Though down from
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