How are you, hacker? 🪐What’s happening in tech this week: The Noonification by HackerNoon has got you covered with fresh content from our top 5 stories of the day, every day at noon your local time! Set email preference here. ## Businesses Are Using AI and ML; Just Not As Much as Management Thinks By … Read more
:::info Authors: (1) Mark Potanin, a Corresponding (authorpotanin.m.st@gmail.com); (2) Andrey Chertok, (a.v.chertok@gmail.com); (3) Konstantin Zorin, (berzqwer@gmail.com); (4) Cyril Shtabtsovsky, (cyril@aloniq.com). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 2 Related works 3 Dataset Overview, Preprocessing, and Features 3.1 Successful Companies Dataset and 3.2 Unsuccessful Companies Dataset 3.3 Features 4 Model Training, Evaluation, and Portfolio Simulation … Read more
ZUG, Switzerland, August 8th, 2024, Chainwire/-Haven1, the REKT-Resistant EVM L1 blockchain, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced a strategic partnership, with AWS working with a verified, infrastructure partner to become one of the seven initial validators of the Haven1 Proof-of-Authority blockchain. It’s a move that underscores alignment to security, innovation and the broader adoption … Read more
Ransomware has been a formidable threat to organizations for decades—the first variants of modern ransomware were seen in 2005, while cybercriminals were encrypting files and demanding ransoms as far back as 1989. The risks associated with ransomware attacks are diverse and complex, adding up to far more than just the financial cost of the ransom, … Read more
:::info Authors: (1) Mark Potanin, a Corresponding (authorpotanin.m.st@gmail.com); (2) Andrey Chertok, (a.v.chertok@gmail.com); (3) Konstantin Zorin, (berzqwer@gmail.com); (4) Cyril Shtabtsovsky, (cyril@aloniq.com). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 2 Related works 3 Dataset Overview, Preprocessing, and Features 3.1 Successful Companies Dataset and 3.2 Unsuccessful Companies Dataset 3.3 Features 4 Model Training, Evaluation, and Portfolio Simulation … Read more
We surveyed 1,200+ technology professionals from around the globe, including 300+ VP and C-level executives, on their AI/ML usage and software supply chain (SSC) security efforts. Upon analysis, a surprising gap emerged between what executives believe is happening and what developers and engineers report is happening. Here’s what we found out: 88% of executives vs. … Read more
The role of a technical program manager (T/PgM) has many sides, It covers project management, technical oversight, and strategic planning. To master these areas, The TPgMs should also master the data analysis and invest time to understand how their work aligns with it. “In God we trust, all others must bring data.” – W. Edwards … Read more
With an increasing need for urbanization globally, the world is turning to smart technologies to help navigate the complexities that come with it. Smart cities are the new wave, from established giants like Singapore to upcoming smart city projects like The Line in Saudi Arabia and Chengdu Future City in China, the urban landscape is … Read more
The rapidly developing Software as a Service (SaaS) industry is expected to reach a market worth of $247 billion in 2024, which is quite an amazing number. On top of that, companies these days are using an average of 112 different SaaS tools. If you’re aiming to break into the market with your SaaS app, … Read more
The concept of tokenizing assets has gained significant traction in the financial world, and gold, one of the oldest and most trusted forms of wealth preservation, is no exception. Leveraging Ethereum’s blockchain technology, various projects are creating new, innovative ways of owning and trading gold. The Basics of Tokenization Tokenization is the process of converting … Read more
This July, India was the center of crypto media attention. This is due to two reasons: the WazirX $230 million hack and new movements in the local crypto regulation landscape. But the basic thesis of why India is important for the global crypto landscape is much simpler. With more than 1.4 billion citizens, India is … Read more
From personalized learning experiences in classrooms to sophisticated fraud detection in finance, AI is transforming how we work, shop, and even receive healthcare. But how exactly are different industries capitalizing on this powerful technology? Source Globally, the above data shows that at least 66% of CEOs have either already adopted AI into their business operations … Read more
As a developer, I’ve often found myself needing to manipulate PDFs programmatically. One common task that comes up frequently is merging multiple PDF files into a single document. After trying various libraries, I’ve found Apache PDFBox to be a reliable and powerful tool for this job. In this article, I’ll walk you through the process … Read more
:::info Authors: (1) Mark Potanin, a Corresponding (authorpotanin.m.st@gmail.com); (2) Andrey Chertok, (a.v.chertok@gmail.com); (3) Konstantin Zorin, (berzqwer@gmail.com); (4) Cyril Shtabtsovsky, (cyril@aloniq.com). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 2 Related works 3 Dataset Overview, Preprocessing, and Features 3.1 Successful Companies Dataset and 3.2 Unsuccessful Companies Dataset 3.3 Features 4 Model Training, Evaluation, and Portfolio Simulation … Read more
In my previous writings, I explored how Bitcoin’s proof-of-work mechanism holds the power to transform not just financial transactions, but the very fabric of societal governance. From influencing American politics to inspiring decentralized models like Tonga’s, this core innovation pioneered by Satoshi Nakamoto is reshaping power dynamics and offering a blueprint for a more equitable … Read more
If you are an MSP or MSSP that hasn’t yet added a DMARC analyzer platform to your service portfolio, you are missing out! From Google and Yahoo’s updated sender requirements to PCI-DSS’s upcoming version 4 compliance – email authentication is now indispensable! Your clients need DMARC now more than ever. Signing up for a suitable … Read more
Failure in startups is not just common; it’s practically expected. The path to success is narrow, and the potential pitfalls are numerous. The more we, as founders, understand the various ways a startup can fail, the better prepared we are to set realistic expectations, control outcomes, and hedge risks. This is the story of my … Read more
Python developers, particularly those in AI and data science, often face significant challenges when transitioning to JavaScript for web app development. This language switch can be a considerable barrier, posing several specific difficulties. Challenges in the Language Switch Learning New Ecosystems: Beyond learning a new language, developers need to familiarize themselves with new ecosystems of … Read more
Bitcoin is the first and most popular decentralized cryptocurrency in the world that has given great returns to users who bought it a decade ago and amazing privacy to cypherpunk who value maintaining privacy. Since Bitcoin is not managed by any central body, such as a government or private organization, you have to keep your … Read more
Virtual credit cards are rapidly gaining popularity for their enhanced security in the digital marketplace. By generating unique card numbers for each transaction, they effectively shield your actual card information from potential breaches, significantly reducing the risk of fraud. Two major players in this arena are Chase, a leading financial institution, and Privacy, a dedicated … Read more
Problem Statement You have one data set which is kept in any SQL/NoSql Table and few fields of that data of are either Null or outdated and now you need to populate that data using a back filling job in bulk where the table have millions of missing records. Condition Given Need to update filed(s) … Read more
During EthCC week, at the NEAR AI Showcase, I had the chance to sit down with Illia Polosukhin, co-founder of NEAR Protocol and a significant contributor to the fields of artificial intelligence and blockchain. Known for his work on creating the transformer model and his role in adding the “T” to ChatGPT, Illia shared his … Read more
Due to the need to promote the upgrade of Apache DolphinScheduler at work, preliminary research that I have done shows significant improvements from version 1.3.4 to 3.1.2, with substantial enhancements in performance and functionality. So, an upgrade is recommended. The official upgrade documentation provides the upgrade scripts. For minor version updates, executing the script suffices, … Read more
In what seems like a recurring pattern of oddity, the crypto rebound has witnessed the rise of yet another trend that has captivated millions of people around the globe: The Tap-To-Earn frenzy, often described as “the NFT bubble of the current crypto cycle” destined to burst any time soon. To-Earn models have found relevance in the … Read more
Primary Key In a relational database, records are uniquely identified by the Primary Key. No two records can have the same primary key. This concept is the same in Dynamodb as well. The Primary Key of a table is either the Partition key or a combination of the Partition key and the Sort key. In … Read more
In order to determine how ‘good’ a song is, we must first define what a ‘good’ song is. I will also define what is average, bad, and excellent. Let’s start with some broad human definitions that I believe are representative of music: Bad Music: Bad music’s main feature is being interruptible to someone’s experience as … Read more
I recently migrated a full-fledged SQL Server from a virtual machine to Azure SQL. The journey was full of discoveries, which inspired me to write this article. For the sake of simplicity, let’s assume that the decision to go with Azure SQL is already made (see my article about IaaS vs. PaaS here). I will primarily … Read more
Credit card fraud is a significant concern for financial institutions, as it can lead to considerable monetary losses and damage customer trust. Real-time fraud detection systems are essential for identifying and preventing fraudulent transactions as they occur. Apache Flink is an open-source stream processing framework that excels at handling real-time data analytics. In this deep … Read more
The recent stock market “crash” in Japan validates my hypotheses that I’ve had the past 18 months on why Japan is a HUGE opportunity. I’m ending my 7-year nomadic streak to move there permanently. Disclaimer: While I’ve been thinking about this for over a year, I just threw this whole essay together today, research and … Read more
n LONDON, United Kingdom, August 7th, 2024/Chainwire/–Blockchain-based solution drives significant improvements in data visibility, accuracy and operational efficiency within cargo handling sector, according to research conducted by Aventus at Heathrow Airport. Airlines can benefit from overall cost savings in their cargo handling operations by leveraging Web3-based solutions, according to a study conducted by Aventus & … Read more