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Broadband
Great move by the FCC Chairwoman, @JRosenworcel on not imposing additional fees on broadband. I admire her determination to keep over 23 million households connected. The upcoming vote on defining broadband as a telecommunications service later this month will be very interesting to watch. #broadband #IT #leadership #futureofwork FCC chair rejects call to impose Universal…
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Integrating LLMs
Great article by Will Larson discussing #LLMs and the benefits to their integration. I love the product-first approach to integrating these models, and between all the excitement about generative AI, here is a clear sobering statement: “It’s very challenging to figure out how you’re going to pay for significant LLM usage in a Consumer business…
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Throwback to Programming Classes
Yesterday, a colleague and I were reminiscing about our BASIC high school computer classes, and taking Fortran, Pascal, and Cobol in college. This article is a great walk down memory lane with a few humorous bits, especially “here we are, arguing that MySQL delivers 2ms better query speed then Postgres. That’s a bit ironic.” What…
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Solar Eclipse
Over the weekend, the kids and I resurrected our eclipse glasses from the last #SolarEclipse in 2017. I believe we are ready for this incredible astronomical event that will grace North America once again! Even though we are not in the path of totality, it’s an incredible event we will enjoy nonetheless. Stay safe and…
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Technology Advancements for Healthcare
While slightly deviating from my usual #technology focus, as an organ donor I always enjoy reading articles that show our work to create novel solutions for patients facing significant health issues. It’s exciting to watch as technology continues to #innovate the healthcare industry and provide hope for cures and treatments that were once unheard of.…
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Would You Own a Robot Pet?
My loyal dog and furry companion, Rusty keeps up with me wherever I go whether I’m at home or on the farm. Meanwhile, those #engineers at Apple are busy working on mysterious mobile #robots that do the same thing – without any cuddles or tail wags! I do hope they incorporate some fun pet-like features…
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Digital Twin Technology & Weather Prediction
With the crazy weather we’ve been experiencing lately, it’s extra exciting to see this new ideation of #digitaltwin technology! Combined with #AI, this technology improves accuracy and response time while allowing interactive models to be utilized and stored for future use. I’m looking forward to seeing more creative uses of digital twin technology. #iiot, #SmartManufacturing, #industry40 #digitaltransformation Nvidia Debuts Weather Forecasting Digital…
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IOT – Successful and Not-So-Successful Initiatives
I found this cartoon as a hilarious representation of the not-so-successful #Iot and #IIoT initiatives. It’s a great reminder that no matter what your specific strategy is for integrating Iot and IIot principles, it’s essential to begin by defining clear objectives and end goals. Don’t sacrifice open access and communication, and always be willing to…
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AT&T Data breach & Cybersecurity
The latest #databreach from AT&T is another example of the #cybersecurity threats that are ever present in our high-tech world. We rely so heavily on these companies to protect out #data and information which is becoming increasingly valuable as #tech intertwines with more of our everyday lives. It’s essential to take the preventative measures to…
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Skill Empowerment & Smart Manufacturing Workforce
It’s exciting to witness the current transformative phase in the #manufacturing industry and how it’s employees are evolving with #technology. #SmartManufacturing is already helping companies maintain and even increase their levels of employment – a trend that goes hand-in-hand with the increased amount of operating budgets being spent in the tech sector. To continue reaping…