Leadtools adds Excel API, MAUI support
Apryse, provider of the cross-platform Leadtools toolkit for building document and image processing capabilities into applications, has released Leadtools 23, which introduces a new Excel API and .NET MAUI support. Released March 5, Leadtools 23 features an Excel API that allows developers to build and save Microsoft Excel sheets programmatically, while the Excel Web Editor […]
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encryption
What is encryption? Encryption is the method by which information is converted into secret code that hides the information’s true meaning. The science of encrypting and decrypting information is called cryptography. Encryption has long been used to protect sensitive information. Historically, it was used by militaries and governments. In modern times, encryption is used to […]
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The Importance of Battery Performance for IoT
Illustration: © IoT For All Battery performance stands as a backbone for the effective operation of IoT devices, particularly in remote or inaccessible locales. These devices rely on battery power to sustain operations over extended periods. Maximizing battery life directly impacts longevity, maintenance costs, and overall user experience. LPWAN networks champion energy conservation through minimal […]
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Stack Overflow opens API to Google’s Gemini
Stack Overflow, the popular question-and-answer portal for developers, has partnered with Google’s cloud computing arm to develop an API that will give Google’s Gemini AI model access to Stack Overflow’s knowledge base. Dubbed the Overflow API, the new offering will inform Gemini’s coding assistance capabilities for Google Cloud, delivered to developers via the Google Cloud […]
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Harnessing Lua’s Power for IoT and Embedded Systems
Illustration: © IoT For All In the realm of programming languages, Lua often occupies a peculiar niche. Celebrated for its simplicity, flexibility, and efficiency, Lua is frequently misunderstood or underestimated within broader developer communities and plays a role in IoT and embedded systems. As we delve into the capabilities and applications of Lua in IoT […]
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The open source problem
Folks, we have an open source problem. And, no, it’s not the problem some think. You’ll hear people rail against corporations that falsely describe their code as open source. Sometimes they’re correct. You’ll hear others bemoan the influx of venture-backed companies that dilute the meaning of open source to fuel corporate gains. Sometimes they’re correct. But the […]
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Rethinking Rip and Replace: Middleware & Digital Transformation
Illustration: © IoT For All Digital transformation (DX) has become a crucial aspect of modernizing organizations and maximizing their agility, control, and value. As the landscape of DX continues to evolve, new methodologies and technologies are emerging, such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), development, security and operations (DevSecOps), automation, and low-code solutions. These […]
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Couchbase Server and Capella to gain vector support
NoSQL document-oriented database provider Couchbase on Thursday said that it was working to add support for vector capabilities to its database offerings, including its Capella managed database-as-a-service (DBaaS). The vector capabilities will include similarity search and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), the company said, adding that the addition of these capabilities will also enhance the performance of the database as all […]
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7 Benefits for IoT Device Makers Using In-Factory Profile Provisioning
Illustration: © IoT For All In-Factory Profile Provisioning (IFPP) is a mechanism for the secure loading of mobile network SIM profiles during the manufacturing and/or order fulfillment process based on characteristics such as the device capabilities or the geographic location into which it is expected to be deployed. In-factory profile provisioning has a variety of […]
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Biden executive order protects personal data
President Joseph Biden has issued an executive order intended to protect Americans’ sensitive personal data from exploitation from countries of concern including China, Russa, Iran, and North Korea. Issued February 28, the order authorizes the attorney general to prevent the large-scale transfer of Americans’ personal data to countries of concern and offers safeguards around other […]
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