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Preventing Bank Outages: How Technology Can Improve Resilience and Reliability

Coforge

The banking sector in the UK is facing an alarming surge in IT outages, disrupting essential financial services and eroding customer trust. A recent parliamentary report highlights that major banks have collectively experienced at least 158 significant IT failures over the past two years, causing over 800 hours of service downtime. Financial institutions have paid millions in customer compensation due to these failures, raising serious concerns about the stability of banking technology infrastru

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Finally, a Linux laptop with a brilliant display and performance that rivals my MacBook

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

For a laptop with Linux pre-installed, the Tuxedo Computers Infinity Book Pro 14 (Gen 9) offers a stunning display and strong performance.

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Representative Line: The Rounding Error

The Daily WTF

At one point, someone noticed that some financial transactions weren't summing up correctly in the C# application Nancy supported. It didn't require Superman or a Peter Gibbons to figure out why: someone was using floating points for handling dollar amounts. That kicked off a big refactoring project to replace the usage of double types with decimal types.

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I invested in a self-cooling iPhone charger and my pockets are thanking me

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

If you're tired of chargers that run hot, the aptly-named Torras PolarCircle provides fast wireless charging for your iPhone while keeping temperatures cool.

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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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심화되는 디지털 기술 격차··· 실용적인 접근법이 필요한 때

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“슈퍼컴퓨터 없이 날씨 예보”··· AI 예보 시스템 ‘아드바크’ 공개

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5 ways to escape middle management and fast-track your journey to the top

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Five senior professionals share their secrets to climbing the business ladder.

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This compact smart heater can easily warm up your living room without breaking the bank (and it just got cheaper)

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

The Dreo Smart Wall Heater is efficient and affordable, and has been keeping my family warm without taking up too much space.

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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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한국레노버, AMD 최신 AI 프로세서 탑재 노트북 2종 출시

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AMD 2 . , , 3D . 5 AMD AI 7 350 . 8 16 RDNA 3.5 , 50TOPS AI ( 50 ) . 5 14 16 5 16:10 , 4 , OLED . 16 500 2.8K OLED, 14 400 WUXGA OLED . 1TB, 32GB . AI . AI (Lenovo AI Now) (Meta) 3(Llama 3) LLM . AI (Lenovo Learning Zone) . 7(Yoga Slim 7) AMD AI 300 AMD 860M , , 3D . 120Hz 14 2.8K (PureSight Pro) OLED , 22.5 1.19kg . 7 5 120 , 7 160 , .

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The best-looking Linux desktop I've seen so far in 2025 - and it's not even close

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

The creators of one of the coolest Linux distros just released a new version - and it puts the old one to shame.

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Renowned or Redundant? How Companies Can Outshine, Outmanoeuvre, and Outlast Their Competition

CEO Insider

In an increasingly competitive environment where customers have more access and more choice, it becomes even more critical to create a unique proposition that elevates a company from its competitors. The largest companies in the world have this Apple positions itself as luxury tech; Tesla sets itself apart as the automobile newcomer with all […] The post Renowned or Redundant?

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Amazon's early Spring Sale just matched the lowest price ever on the M4 Mac Mini

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Amazon matched B&H Photo's best price on the M4 Mac Mini ahead of the Big Spring Sale, and this deal won't last.

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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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FDIC’s Deregulatory Moves Under the New US Administration: Implications and Risks

Coforge

The Trump administration has moved quickly to reverse several Biden-era banking regulations. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) recently scrapped five significant policies affecting bank mergers, governance, executive compensation, ownership structures, and brokered deposits. These deregulatory actions have been met with both approval and apprehension.

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My favorite video doorbell guards my packages with no monthly fees (and it's $80 off for a limited time)

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

The Eufy Security E340 dual-camera video doorbell can help protect deliveries from porch pirates with no subscription fees required.

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The Apple Watch Series 10 is on sale for its lowest price ever ahead of Amazon's Spring Sale

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Every major retailer is selling the Apple Watch Series 10 for 25% right now -- better savings than those offered during Black Friday.

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Google's latest Pixel phone is so close to being my perfect budget phone - here's why

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

The Pixel 9a debuts with a refreshed design and subtle but meaningful upgrades. It also achieves a new milestone for Google phones.

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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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My favorite Apple Watch is finally back down to $169, even before Amazon's Spring Sale kicks off

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

I love the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) for its basic features and fair price, and it's 32% off at several major retailers now.

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The AirPods we recommend the most are on major sale before Amazon's Spring Sale

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

The AirPods Pro 2 are our pick for the best AirPods you can buy -- and they're on sale for the lowest price we've seen in several months.

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Apple's newest AirPods dropped to their lowest price yet, even before Amazon's Spring Sale starts

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

The 22% off first-time discount on Apple's AirPods 4 is back, just days before Amazon's Spring Sale kicks off.

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Verizon will give you a free Samsung TV or Meta Quest 3S when you sign up for 5G home internet - Here's how it works

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Verizon's 5G Home Plus plans start at $55 per month and, for a limited time, come with huge perks, including a Samsung TV or Meta Quest 3S.

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4 AI Hacks to Make Sales Teams More Efficient

Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.

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I swapped my old workout earbuds for these Sony LinkBuds Fit - and I'm never going back

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

Sony's latest earbuds, the LinkBuds Fit, will keep you in the zone thanks to their comfortable silicone design and self-optimizing active noise cancelling.

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