Databases for Decentralised Blockchain Applications

Databases are playing a crucial role in improving the functioning and efficiency of blockchain environments, helping store and manage data related to blockchain transactions and smart contracts. There are quite a few free and open source databases that are doing a good job in this domain.

The Way to Handle Large Data Sets

Tackling Big Data challenges head-on? By implementing the right techniques and embracing a holistic approach, you can conquer the complexities and unleash the full potential of your data.

IoT: Opt for the Right Open Source Database

By harnessing the right open source database solutions for IoT, organisations can drive innovation, enhance data management, and get actionable insights that propel them ahead in the IoT landscape. Unlock the full potential of IoT by selecting the right set of open source databases.

Picking the Right Database

The right database is what you need for your application’s success. Here we cover the key database types as well as what you should check before choosing one for your application.

The Art of Database Management and Optimisation

In a world driven by data, harnessing its true potential through effective database management and optimisation becomes the strategic imperative for organisations to thrive, innovate, and gain a competitive edge.

RISE to accelerate open source RISC-V software creation

RISE, a Swedish research institute, recently declared its plan to speed up the creation of open source RISC-V software, which will further progression in the semiconductor sector and reduce reliance on proprietary software.

An Introduction to MLOps

There is virtually no industry segment that is untouched by machine learning today. However, with the rapid growth of machine learning based projects, there is the need to build a process and system to manage them. This is where MLOps (machine learning operations) comes in

Data Management In The Cloud: What The Tech Giants Are Offering

Data generated by applications is increasing by leaps and bounds almost every moment. Organisations need cloud service providers to help them manage and store this data, as well as make it available whenever they need it. Data management in the cloud has evolved into a science, and Google, Microsoft and Amazon have good solutions on offer.

OpenStack: An Overview

OpenStack is a cloud operating system that uses pooled virtual resources to build and manage private and public clouds. This article explains how it works, and gives a detailed overview of a few of its components.

The Importance of Investing in laas Security and Monitoring

Infrastructure as a Service or laas is a popular cloud service today. With cyber threats on the rise, it's important to use tools that ensure the security of these services as well as monitor them.

Kubernetes CronJob: The Powerful Job Scheduler

Businesses are always looking for ways to deliver software faster at minimal cost. Adoption of cloud technologies not only makes this easier but also reduces operational cost. Containerisation has emerged as a popular strategy for cloud adoption. This is where Kubernetes CronJob, a powerful tool for scheduling and running periodic jobs in a containerised environment, comes in. Let's see how it works.

Blockchain as a Service: the Power Harnessing of the Cloud

The blockchain is a distributed database technology that allows for secure, transparent and tamper-proof storage and transmission of data. First introduced as the underlying technology behind Bitcoin, it has since been applied to a wide range of use cases, beyond cryptocurrencies. This article gives an overview of this technology and its applications. It also briefly describes the programming languages and toolkits used for blockchain development, as well as the cloud platforms that offer Blockchain as a Service (BaaS).

Metaverse: Current Status And What To Come

The metaverse is a virtual universe that promises to give us an online experience like never before. Let's see which industries are among the first to adopt the metaverse, and what the future holds for it.

Al: Introduction to Computer Vision

In the previous article in this series on Al and machine learning, we explored natural language processing (NLP) using the packages PyTorch and NLTK. We also discussed PySpark and how it can be used in Big Data analytics. The main objective of this tenth article in the series on Al is to concentrate on computer vision.

Generative Al: The Next Big Thing

Generative Al is changing the face of technology. Let's take a brief look at the history of Al and how it has evolved over the years, leading to the emergence of generative Al.

The Thing that Generates Cash-Flow

When a company lacks an asset, people become a bottleneck. The bottleneck very well could be the founder or the owner of that business. Bottleneck then becomes a cash-flow blocker and limits growth.

What Is The Metaverse Made Up Of?

There is a lot of hype about the metaverse today. However, it is critical to understand how the metaverse can help incorporate innovative solutions to offer a better customer experience, simplify IT operations, and introduce new age business models. And it’s also important to know what technologies together make up the metaverse.

WordPress: Addressing the Security Challenge

WordPress remains the most popular content management platform today. However, organisations very often forget to update their websites with the latest version, putting them at a security risk.

Using OpenZeppelin for Developing Secured Smart Contracts

The blockchain has numerous applications but is susceptible to security lapses. OpenZeppelin helps integrate a security audit into blockchain-based algorithms called smart contracts.

Disrupting the Industrial Metaverse Using Open Private 5G and Edge

5G is seemingly the next big thing of the current decade, so it is about time the world adapts to its offerings and moves ahead along with it. Let us try to understand how it will affect the ongoing industrial revolution or Industry 4.0.

Integrating Network Function Virtualization with the DevOps Pipeline: Containerization

This multi-part series of articles will take you through the various components of DevOps. It will introduce you to network function virtualization and its integration with the DevOps pipeline. This second article in the series focuses on containerization.

Al: More About Neural Networks and an Introduction to PyTorch

The previous article in this series on AI and machine learning was critical in many respects. First, we started using scikit-learn, a very powerful Python library for developing AI and machine learning based applications. Second, we deployed our first trained model. But, most important, the article introduced ChatGPT, maybe for the first time by a print magazine in India. This eighth article in the AI series talks a little more about neural networks as well as unsupervised learning, and introduces PyTorch, a very powerful framework capable of learning from data.

Popular IDEs for Developers and How to Choose One

Get acquainted with the popular open source IDEs, and find out how to make an informed decision while selecting one.

Open Source: Emerging Tech in 2023!

Here's a brief overview of the emerging technologies and trends in the field of IT. What's interesting is that these are backed by some highly innovative open source software.

Platforms and Toolkits for Blockchain Development: A Quick Look

The blockchain is today being used in a range of applications and fields, including e-governance, logistics and financial transactions. There are quite a few platforms and toolkits that are available today that can be used for developing a blockchain.

Is Metaverse just a Poorly built Video Game or a Great Marketing Tool?

What do INTERPOL, Flipkart, Union Bank of India, and Virat Kohli have in common? They all entered the metaverse in the past quarter.

The Metaverse is Here to Stay

The metaverse is no longer an unfamiliar term. The technology behind it is evolving each day and promises to engulf our lives in the years to come. We take a look at its history, evolution, applications and risks, as well as the top 12 metaverse platforms today.

"Non-free programs are a threat to everyone's freedom"

Richard Matthew Stallman (aka RMS) can be best described as a genius or a maverick. He graduated from Harvard in physics while working at the Artificial Intelligence Lab in Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In 1984, he started developing the GNU operating system; then in 1985 he founded the Free Software Foundation and invented the concept of copyleft—a legal mechanism to protect the modification and redistribution rights of free software. How have things progressed? How happy is he with the current state of affairs? Given the increased awareness and use of free software, we had (wrongly) assumed that he would be happy with the progress. He not only reiterated the weakness in defence of freedom but also outlined the threat humanity faces when “progress” (in the purely practical sense) is promoted at the neglect of freedom. Let’s see what he has to say.

How Blockchains can Transform Enterprises

Blockchains have been around for some time now, but have not been used to their full potential yet. Let's take a look at the different types of blockchains, how they help enterprises, and their benefits and drawbacks.

Make Your Business Global with Stablecoins and Lazerpay

This article explains the basics of Stablecoin cryptocurrency and how it can be integrated into your business model to make it global.