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Popular Free Platforms for Developing AI Chatbots
Almost all medium and large businesses are using AI chatbots to interact with clients and understand their needs better. Several open source and free platforms can be used to build and enhance the functioning of these chatbots. You can choose from these.
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August 2024
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CodePen: Why it Makes Developers' Life Easy
Developed specifically to help front-end developers create and share web code snippets, CodePen is a well-known online code editor and development environment. It enables users to create JavaScript, HTML, and CSS right in the browser and view the code’s real-time results. CodePen’s live preview feature allows for instant visual feedback, which makes it a perfect platform for experimentation, learning, and rapid prototyping. Let’s explore it further…
6 min |
August 2024
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Onsen Ul: A Boon for Mobile App Developers
Onsen Ul is a robust framework that deserves a prominent position in the toolset of every developer looking to build functional and accessible hybrid mobile apps. It seamlessly blends the benefits of native interfaces with the efficiency and agility of web technologies, allowing developers to build powerful mobile apps while optimising development time and resources.
4 min |
August 2024
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The Transformative Power of Software and Hardware Integration
The importance of fusion of software and hardware in reshaping industries, enhancing efficiency, and connecting businesses to their customers is more pronounced than ever.
7 min |
August 2024
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Some Cool Calc Tricks for Indian Taxpayers
If you do not consider yourself a Calc or Excel expert but must do your taxes in a spreadsheet, then these cool tricks can help you a great deal.
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August 2024
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Open Source: Providing Pathways to Professional Growth
Open source contributions offer fresh graduates a gateway to career opportunities by showcasing their skills in collaborative environments and demonstrating their commitment to innovation and communitydriven projects.
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August 2024
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Logging: Working with the Loki Operator
By harnessing the capabilities of logging and the Loki Operator within the s390x architecture, organisations can effectively manage, analyse, and derive actionable insights from log data. This twopart article series explains how this can be done.
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July 2024
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Hyperledger: An Overview
Hyperledger stands out as a comprehensive suite of open source blockchain frameworks and tools designed to meet the diverse needs of modern enterprises. By offering robust, scalable, and modular solutions, it empowers organisations to leverage blockchain technology for enhanced security, transparency, and efficiency.
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July 2024
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AI Databases: Ensuring the Quality of LLMs in Chatbots
Digital transformation initiatives and the need for 24/7 customer support have been instrumental in propelling the adoption of Al chatbots. But these bots need authentic and well-developed large language models LLMs) to work efficiently. LLMs, in turn, are dependent on Al databases that are built on data that is consistent, complete and accurate. There are quite a few open source and free Al databases to choose from.
8 min |
July 2024
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Harnessing Open Source Solutions for Robust Data Management and Security
Imagine a realm where your data is not just stored, but meticulously managed, safeguarded, and easily recoverable. Welcome to the world of open source data management and security solutions. Here, collaborative development meets cutting-edge technology, creating a symbiotic relationship that ensures data transparency, reliability, and accessibility.
7 min |
July 2024
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What it Takes to Manage Data in the Digital Era
Effective data management helps to streamline business operations, enhance decision-making, drive innovation, and improve business efficiency and competitiveness. There are a number of open source tools that can be used to manage data efficiently, ensuring its security and privacy.
6 min |
July 2024
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Internet Protocols Explained
In the second part of this series of articles on internet protocols, we shall delve into the journey from unsecure protocols to secure protocols, with a focus on securing the transport and application layers in the OSI model.
10 min |
July 2024
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Strategising Data Management in the Cloud
Businesses are increasingly turning to cloud-based solutions for data management. A robust cloud data management strategy offers significant benefits like scalability, cost-efficiency, and enhanced security. Let's explore the key components of an effective strategy and how businesses can leverage them for optimal results.
4 min |
July 2024
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Organising Data in the Cloud is No Mean Feat
Data management is a complex process, made tougher due to the humongous amount of data being generated each day. Databases were developed to make sense of this data but these need to evolve continuously with the increasing demands being made on them. Following a few best practices will also help to manage data well.
9 min |
July 2024
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How AI will Change Everyday Life
Al is already impacting our lives in various ways, and promises to be ubiquitous in the near future. But the challenges will need to be addressed, especially to ensure it helps make decisions that are ethical and free of any bias.
7 min |
July 2024
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"What distinguishes an average DevOps engineer from a proficient one is programming skills!"
Suman Debnath, Principal Machine Learning Advocate at AWS, attributes his first experiments with open source to his curiosity to build better tools when he was working at Toshiba.
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July 2024
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The Crucial Role of Open Source in Advancing Blockchain Technology
Open source and blockchain technology are like soulmates, forging connections, building bridges, and working together to create a future that is more open, inclusive, and equitable.
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May 2024
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Why Open Source Dependencies Must be Managed
Unmanaged reliance on open source software may result in a Support crisis over a project’s life span, as well as financial loss for the organisation. Planned and regular upgrades of open source software components are a must.
6 min |
May 2024
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Why Cloud Security Alone is Not Enough for Enterprises
Traditional and off-the-shelf security tools for the cloud may lull organisations into a false sense of being safe from cyber threats. This first article in the two-part series explains why organisations must develop an enterprise cloud security governance strategy’.
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May 2024
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Openchain: Revolutionising Supply Chain Management
Openchain’s unique features cater specifically to enhancing supply chain management. This distributed ledger technology is helping to build a future where supply chains are more transparent, efficient, and secure.
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May 2024
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Open Source, Private and Public Blockchain Platforms: What They Offer
Open source platforms play a crucial role in driving innovation and democratising access to blockchain technology. These platforms promise to have a significant impact on the future of society by offering a range of benefits.
7 min |
May 2024
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Why Choose Hyperledger Sawtooth?
Hyperledger Sawtooth has earned a formidable reputation as a champion of modularity in the realm of enterprise blockchains. We delve into its components and functionalities, as well as the advantages it offers businesses seeking custom-crafted blockchain solutions.
8 min |
May 2024
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Hyperledger Fabric: What You Should Know and Why
Understanding the essential features of Hyperledger Fabric is crucial for anyone looking to develop blockchain applications for enterprise use. These features provide the foundation for building secure, scalable, and privacy-focused applications, and can be leveraged to create innovative solutions that address real-world business challenges.
7 min |
May 2024
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The Metaverse and Blockchain Technology: What the Future Holds
The integration of the metaverse with blockchain technology has opened exciting possibilities for managing digital assets in virtual environments. As virtual worlds become increasingly immersive and interconnected, the need for secure and efficient asset management solutions has never been greater.
7 min |
May 2024
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Machine Learning Basics for a Newbie
Machine learning is a vast and rapidly evolving field, and this article serves as a stepping stone for those new to the domain. Explore the fundamental concepts of machine learning, from understanding the differences between traditional programming and ML to delving into various types of machine learning algorithms.
7 min |
May 2024
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Human-AI Collaboration is the Future
Al-augmented decision making is making a transformative impact across various fields, benefiting a range of industries.
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May 2024
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The Evolution of Data Centres: From General-Purpose to Accelerated Computing
Data centres are being turned into modern-day factories for Al generation. It’s no surprise, therefore, that traditional general-purpose computing is making way for accelerated computing.
4 min |
May 2024
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"We consume and contribute to open source resources to accelerate development!"
Code and Theory develops simple, reusable software components for domains like native mobile apps and websites to accelerate development by offering flexibility and modularity. In a candid chat with OSFY’s Yashasvini Razdan, Indumathi Venkataraman, Director of Engineering and Sunil Kalkunte, Engineering Leader and Country Head, Code and Theory, India, revealed how the company generates revenue by utilising open source components in custom project development.
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May 2024
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How Much Open Source Is Too Much Open Source?
Intel’s OpenVINO toolkit helps developers by streamlining code writing, freeing them to concentrate on other vital project aspects. Al Evangelist at Intel, Anisha Udayakumar, elucidates on OpenVINO's versatility.
4 min |
April 2024
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Kubernetes: A Dependable and Popular Platform
Kubernetes is more than just a tool; it serves as a robust platform, streamlining the deployment of applications, as well as their scaling and operation in various environments.
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