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Buffet of IT architectures -- bigger is better

Buffet of IT architectures -- bigger is better

Have you ever wondered what do the different architectures represent and how?Some example architectures: Enterprise, Solution, System, Software, Application, Infrastructure, Data, Cloud, Security, Network, Reference, Lambda, Kappa etc. ...

4 Big Data Lessons From House Of Cards

4 Big Data Lessons From House Of Cards

I’m a big fan of House of Cards, and every time there’s a new season, I can’t wait to watch it. I just finished the fourth season in three days, and I wanted to share some interesting facts about Big Data and Analytics.Because I don’t want to ruin it for those who haven’t yet watched it, I...

The Beginners Guide to Data Streaming

The Beginners Guide to Data Streaming

Data streaming is when small bits of data are sent consistently, typically through multiple channels. Over time, the amount of data sent often amounts to terabytes and would be too overwhelming for manual evaluation. While everything can be digitally sent in real-time, it's up to the software using ...

Critical thinking  Trends  digital CO2

Critical thinking Trends digital CO2

To handle the aftermath of COVID-19 and tackle the world's biggest issues, we need to change the way we make decisions and become more knowledgeable about the future. Futures literacy, anticipation, systems thinking and strategic foresight are increasingly essential skills. ...

4 Ways to Shape Healthcare Through Meaningful Behavior Change

4 Ways to Shape Healthcare Through Meaningful Behavior Change

The advent of a new year often brings a renewed resolve to change—whether that’s waking up earlier, drinking less caffeine, spending more tech-free time with friends, or getting outdoors everyday. Yet achieving that long-term behavior change is easier said than done. ...

Supply Chain Security - is your back door open

Supply Chain Security - is your back door open

Your supply chain could be compromised and provide a camouflaged entry for cyber criminals to hunt and attack using vulnerable building systems which have or can gain access to your company/organisation valuable data/info - which can be misused, altered, sold to other criminals or used to disrupt op...

Thinking Through Donor Appreciation Events During the Continuing COVID-19 Pandemic

Thinking Through Donor Appreciation Events During the Continuing COVID-19 Pandemic

With the trajectory of the COVID-19 pandemic still uncertain, fundraising professionals are in a quandary about resuming events and activities designed to cultivate and thank donors. Trying to figure out what the situation will look like one or two or three months out is nearly impossible. ...

Pricing and Protecting the Natural World  our Best Defense Against Climate Change

Pricing and Protecting the Natural World our Best Defense Against Climate Change

Growing up in England, one of my parents' favorite pastimes was to take us on walks in the countryside. Once in a while, we'd come across an ancient tree that had been listed in the Domesday Book. When we did, my mother took great delight in teaching us a bit of British history. ...

Interpretation is not just about language but also culture

Interpretation is not just about language but also culture

Interpretation is not just about language, but also culture. This can show itself in various ways. A good interpreter needs to bridge such cultural gaps, as well as translating. The Latin root ‘interpretari’ means “explain”, not just “translate”. ...

Intellyx Predictions for 2021  Cyberwar  Crypto Crash  and COVID End

Intellyx Predictions for 2021 Cyberwar Crypto Crash and COVID End

Welcome to our eighteenth annual installment of our retrospective and predictions Cortex. Eighteenth counting the ZapFlash newsletter at my previous company, ZapThink, anyway. Intellyx’s Cortex retrospective and predictions newsletter dates to 2015. ...