What is a robo-advisor? Everything to know before using one
A robo-advisor is a virtual financial advisor powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that employs an algorithm to deliver an automated selection of financial advisory services. Typically offered by brokerage firms, such as Charles Schwab, Fidelity Investments and E-Trade, robo-advisors are a type of expert system optimized for financial services, specifically for investing and portfolio management […]
Read MoreThe quantum computing reality check
Business ROI is a moving goalpost The timeline to practical quantum computing applications is another sobering reality. Industry experts suggest we’re still 7 to 15 years away from quantum systems capable of handling production workloads. This extended horizon makes it difficult to justify significant investments. Until then, more immediate returns could be realized through existing […]
Read MoreJava-based organizations mostly use Java for AI development – report
Azul Systems, in its Azul 2025 State of Java Survey & Report, says that Java leads Python and JavaScript for AI development in Java shops, based on a survey of 2,039 Java professionals on six continents. The report, released January 28, finds that 50% of organizations that use or deploy Java-based applications and infrastructure use […]
Read MoreDocumentDB: A standalone NoSQL database built on PostgreSQL
From the shell, you can embed API calls in select statements. This allows you to experiment with operations before adding them to calls from your code. The shell lets you build collections, add items, and experiment with CRUD operations. Other operations apply filters and support queries, as well as building indexes across one or more […]
Read MoreReady or not, here it comes: GenAI in 2025
If you’re a software developer right now, it is nearly impossible to avoid chatter about generative AI. You’re probably already using AI tools in your work, whether you like it or not. Some of your normie friends are using ChatGPT as a search engine, with hilarious and alarming results. Your CEO may be asking you […]
Read MoreHello 5G for business
At StarHub, we believe in inspiring digital innovation and transforming the future for customers. To move beyond the hype and enable real opportunities as well as new experiences and capabilities to make a positive impact. We know the power of 5G to change any steady-state. The way we work, play, consume content, create, and innovate […]
Read MorePrompt Security adds code sanitization, data leak prevention for GitHub Copilot
Prompt Security has announced an upgrade to its security and governance platform for GitHub Copilot and other AI coding assistants. The enhancements to the platform, also named Prompt Security, include stronger capabilities for real-time code sanitization and redaction to prevent leaks of sensitive data, the company said. The update, announced January 20, will be released […]
Read MoreJetBrains launches AI coding agent
JetBrains has launched an AI coding agent, named Junie, with the ability to quickly solve coding tasks that otherwise could take hours, according to JetBrains. Developers using Junie can delegate routine tasks or collaborate with the tool to partner on more complex tasks, said Andrew Zakonov, product leader for Junie, in a January 23 blog […]
Read MoreHow to deal with a Big Pile of Mud
Step 1. Embrace the mud Instead of giving in to the anger and blame, it’s important to realize that this Big Pile of Mud works and puts food on the table for you and everyone in your company. Sure, it’s a mess, but it pays the bills. You might hate it. It might make you frustrated […]
Read MoreIs cloud-based AI becoming a monopoly?
The landscape of artificial intelligence and cloud computing is rapidly evolving. A recent report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) highlights concerns about monopolistic practices and has sent ripples through the tech industry. This report, which scrutinizes the partnerships between large cloud service providers and generative AI model developers such as OpenAI and Anthropic, raises […]
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