Fri.Mar 28, 2025

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Top 5 Mistakes That Make Your Databricks Queries Slow (and How to Fix Them)

Perficient

I wanted to discuss the top 5 mistakes that make your Databricks queries slow as a prequel to some of my FinOps blogs. Premature optimization may or may be the root of all evil, but we can all agree optimization without a solid foundation is not an effective use of time and resources. Predictive optimization cannot currently address data skew, select the best join strategy (although Photon can), optimize merge operations, or optimize most streaming operations.

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The Week’s Biggest Funding Rounds: Fleetio And Mercury Nab Massive Rounds

Crunchbase News

Want to keep track of the largest startup funding deals in 2025 with our curated list of $100 million-plus venture deals to U.S.-based companies? Check out The Crunchbase Megadeals Board. This is a weekly feature that runs down the weeks top 10 announced funding rounds in the U.S. Check out the biggest funding rounds of last week here. A big week for big-money rounds.

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Modernize enterprise PC fleets to ensure AI ambitions deliver business success

CIO

Investing in the right kind of PCs helps businesses innovate, become more secure and adapt to new ways of working. They also ensure that enterprises have a foundation from which to implement crucial AI-driven improvements that can boost productivity and growth. According to Michael Nordquist, Corporate Vice President of Client Product Marketing at AMD, IT leaders are currently weighing the merits of upgrading to AI PCs.

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Building a Scalable ML Pipeline and API in AWS

Dzone - DevOps

With rapid progress in the fields of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI), it is important to deploy the AI/ML model efficiently in production environments. This blog post discusses an end-to-end ML pipeline on AWS SageMaker that leverages serverless computing, event-trigger-based data processing, and external API integrations. The architecture downstream ensures scalability, cost efficiency, and real-time access to applications.

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Subscription Management in the SaaS World: Challenges and Solutions

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Foundation Model for Personalized Recommendation

Netflix Tech

By Ko-Jen Hsiao , Yesu Feng and Sudarshan Lamkhede Motivation Netflixs personalized recommender system is a complex system, boasting a variety of specialized machine learned models each catering to distinct needs including Continue Watching and Todays Top Picks for You. (Refer to our recent overview for more details). However, as we expanded our set of personalization algorithms to meet increasing business needs, maintenance of the recommender system became quite costly.

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The Role of React.js and Redux in Modern Applications

Perficient

In the world of modern web development, creating scalable, efficient, and maintainable applications is a top priority for developers. Among the many tools and frameworks available, React.js and Redux have emerged as a powerful duo, transforming how developers approach building user interfaces and managing application state. Lets explore the roles these technologies play in modern applications and why they have become indispensable.

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Why scaling agentic AI is a marathon, not a sprint

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

It's up to humans to figure out how to create and use AI agents effectively, but this process will take some time.

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Salesforce & Perficient: Your Exclusive Pre-World Tour Experience

Perficient

Before the Agentforce World Tour kicks off at the Marriott City Center, Perficient will host Salesforces Digital Regulated Business Strategy team for a focused pre-tour session tailored to leaders in Healthcare Life Sciences, and Financial Services. Held at our Minneapolis office, this exclusive event brings together industry experts and peers for practical conversations around AI, Agentforce, and the evolving future of customer engagement in regulated industriesjust in time to set the stage for

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The Hidden Gems of ITSM: Features That Matter Most

Ivanti

Service management doesn't have to just be a buzzword. It can be a foundation of efficient operations where IT Service Management (ITSM) plays a crucial role in keeping businesses running smoothly. But what truly sets exceptional ITSM apart from the rest? Its not just about having a sleek user interface its about the powerful features and functionalities that operate beneath the surface, improving user satisfaction and driving operational excellence.

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How to Achieve High-Accuracy Results When Using LLMs

Speaker: Ben Epstein, Stealth Founder & CTO | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO, Aggregage

When tasked with building a fundamentally new product line with deeper insights than previously achievable for a high-value client, Ben Epstein and his team faced a significant challenge: how to harness LLMs to produce consistent, high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this new session, Ben will share how he and his team engineered a system (based on proven software engineering approaches) that employs reproducible test variations (via temperature 0 and fixed seeds), and enables non-LLM evaluation m

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This unique Android phone is a solid alternative to the flagships - especially at this price

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

The Nothing Phone 3a Pro proves that not all Androids have to look the same. Its unique design is matched by an approachable price point.

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5 Interesting Startup Deals You May Have Missed In March: Robot Massages, Renting With Pets And Diagnosing Strokes

Crunchbase News

This is a monthly column that runs down five interesting startup funding deals every month that may have flown under the radar. Check out our February entry here. Spring has sprung and so have a list of interesting startups that raised cash. In March, that includes a startup focused on robotic massages, one helping people with pets find rentals, and some health- and climate-related firms.

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I tried ChatGPT's new image generator, and it shattered my expectations

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

The newly released model can finally compete with Midjourney, Google's Imagen 3, and Adobe's Firefly.

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#846 Preventing Disasters & Paving the Future of Computing with Roland Groeneveld & Said Ouissal

Modern CTO

Today, we’re talking to Roland Groeneveld, Executive Chair at OnLogic and Said Ouissal, CEO & Founder at ZEDEDA. Discover how these innovative companies are revolutionizing technology deployment at the edge, from AI-powered railway safety systems to predictive maintenance in solar farms. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.

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ChatGPT Team just got a powerful new feature that taps into your company's internal data

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

OpenAI says its the 'most requested feature' from its ChatGPT business customers.

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Encrypted, Secured and Battle-Tested: Lessons From a Decade in Encryption Trenches

Symantec

Part 2 of 2: The data at rest edition

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My favorite XR glasses for productivity and traveling got 3 major upgrades (and a big discount)

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Viture's new Pro XR glasses take things to the next level with a larger display, increased brightness, and twice the refresh rate.

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Ansible Security and Testing Tools for Automation

Dzone - DevOps

Automation has become the cornerstone of modern IT operations, enabling organizations to streamline processes, reduce manual errors, and improve efficiency. However, as automation grows in complexity and scale, security risks also increase. Misconfigured infrastructure, untested playbooks, and vulnerabilities in automation workflows can expose organizations to significant threats.

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Maximizing Profit and Productivity: The New Era of AI-Powered Accounting

Speaker: Yohan Lobo and Dennis Street

In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.

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How to use ChatGPT to quickly analyze your credit card spending - and why you should

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Trying to stick to a budget? These 15 powerful AI prompts can easily break down your expenses to help you find spending patterns, save money, and reach your financial goals faster in 2025.

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Using Terraform Moved Block to Refactor Resources

Dzone - DevOps

Terraform introduced the moved block in version 1.1.0. This block provides a straightforward way to refactor resources by explicitly mapping old resource addresses to new ones. It significantly reduces the risk of losing state or manually managing imports during renames or moves. In this article, well explain what the moved block is and how to use it to streamline resource restructuring for smoother and safer Terraform updates.

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Miss the old Facebook? The 'friends-only' tab is here to help you reclaim your feed

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Meta said it's returning to its roots and bringing 'the magic of friends' back to Facebook.

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CoreWeave Dips In First-Day Trading

Crunchbase News

CoreWeave opened slightly lower in its Nasdaq debut today, with shares hovering around $39 in initial trading. The day before, the Livingston, New Jersey-based cloud-based AI infrastructure company priced shares at $40 each, raising a reported $1.5 billion. Shares priced below the projected range of $47 to $55 per share laid out in a filing last week.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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How to use ChatGPT: A beginner's guide to the most popular AI chatbot

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Trying out ChatGPT doesn't require you to create an account or download an app - and it's free. I'll guide you through getting started and how to get the most of it.

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Singularity & Serenity

David Heinemeier Hansson

The singularity is the point where artificial intelligence goes parabolic, surpassing humans writ large, and leads to rapid, unpredictable change. The intellectual seed of this concept was planted back in the '50s by early computer pioneer John von Neumann. So its been here since the dawn of the modern computer, but Ive only just come around to giving the idea consideration as something other than science fiction.

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Finally, Bluetooth trackers for Android users that function better than AirTags (and they're 30% off)

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Chipolo's One and Card trackers are ideal for those who frequently misplace their keys or wallet. For a limited time, the Card Point is available at a discount.

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Addressing Federal Cybersecurity Challenges in the Cloud Era

Palo Alto Networks

U.S. Federal agencies and their vendors are challenged to protect their workloads against increasingly sophisticated cyberthreats throughout the application lifecycle. Additionally, the need to drive efficiency through cost-effective platforms is becoming apparent. Palo Alto Networks has achieved Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) High Authorization across its network, cloud and security operations (SecOps) platforms, ensuring the highest level of protection for sensitiv

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Revolutionize QA: GAPs AI-Driven Accelerators for Smarter, Faster Testing

GAP's AI-Driven QA Accelerators revolutionize software testing by automating repetitive tasks and enhancing test coverage. From generating test cases and Cypress code to AI-powered code reviews and detailed defect reports, our platform streamlines QA processes, saving time and resources. Accelerate API testing with Pytest-based cases and boost accuracy while reducing human error.

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The Galaxy S25 Ultra redefines premium smartphones, and now it's over $225 off

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

The slimmer design, enhanced processor, and Galaxy AI features make this year's Ultra flagship better than ever. And it's on sale for 17% off at Amazon.

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: NIST Details Attacks Against AI, Recommends Defenses, While ETSI Issues Quantum-Resistant Crypto Standard

Tenable

Check out NISTs comprehensive taxonomy of cyberattacks against AI systems, along with mitigation recommendations. Plus, organizations have another cryptographic algorithm for protecting data against future quantum attacks. And get the latest on the IngressNightmare vulnerabilities, and on cyber risks impacting commercial satellites and domain registrars.

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This tiny accessory gave my Android phone thermal vision superpowers (and it's on sale)

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

It might seem like a gimmick, but this gadget has earned a permanent spot in my toolbox - and it's on sale during Amazon's Spring Sale.

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