Microsoft unveils third-party extensions for GitHub Copilot
Microsoft at its Build 2024 developer conference introduced Copilot Extensions, third-party add-ons to the GitHub Copilot AI-powered coding assistant. Copilot Extensions, as the name suggests, are extended capabilities of GitHub Copilot that help with specific databases, SDKs, or APIs in the software development workflow. GitHub Copilot was released for the first time in October 2021, […]
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Benefits and challenges of IT/OT convergence
It’s been over a decade since Gartner accurately predicted the partnership between operational technology and information technology systems. The combination of the two disciplines and business areas is poised to revolutionize business operations beyond connectivity, drive automation, data analysis and cross-functional collaboration. Although the partnerships might have started on the factory floor, the idea of […]
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The cloud repatriation tempest in a teacup
The tech industry is buzzing with talk of cloud repatriation, partly due to some articles I have written here. What frustrates me about this industry is the lack of nuance. People make everything seem like drastic shifts. The last example of this was edge computing. Many articles I read claimed that “the shift is to the […]
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The State of 5G
In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Staffan Eriksson, Head of IoT Connectivity at Telia Company, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss the current state of 5G in IoT. The conversation covers how 5G empowers IoT use cases, the benefits and challenges of 5G in IoT, the fate of 4G and LTE, how 5G […]
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Microsoft Build 2024: Cosmos DB for NoSQL gets vector search
Microsoft released multiple updates to its database offerings at its Build 2024 conference. One of the major updates to its database offerings includes the addition of vector search to Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL. Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL, which is a non-relational database service, is a part of the larger Azure Cosmos DB database […]
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Why you should use SQLite
Lift the hood on most business applications, and you’ll find they have some way to store and use structured data. Whether it’s a client-side app, an app with a web front end, or an edge-device app, chances are a business application needs a database. In many cases, an embedded database will do. Embedded databases are […]
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The End of an Era: Transitioning Beyond 2G and 3G
Decoding the Network Sunset: This session provides an analytical overview of the global transition beyond 2G and 3G networks. It delves into the strategic reasons behind this transition, exploring the technological advancements and market demands driving the move towards more advanced network infrastructures. Impact Across Industries: We will examine the transition’s effects on key sectors, […]
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Angular 18 arrives with server-side rendering improvements
Google has published Angular 18, a major upgrade of Google’s TypeScript-based web app development framework that brings server-side rendering improvements and experimental support for zoneless change detection. The release also moves deferrable views and declarative control flow out of developer preview to a stable stage. Angular 18 was released May 22. It can be accessed […]
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Operational technology vs. information technology explained
Although some companies treat information technology and operational technology as separate but equal proficiencies, most have found that there’s much to gain by converging IT and OT — enough to offset what’s often an arduous integration task. OT’s focus is on the physical devices that control industrial operations and processes, while IT is all about […]
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Why Smart Fish Farms Are Betting Big on IoT
Worldwide, hobby and professional farmers notice fish consumption trends. The ballooning interest in the market requires agriculturalists and fishers to enter the digital age of smart fish farming to meet demand. The Internet of Things (IoT) may be the most significant asset to modern fish farms. Its expensive upfront investment and learning curve promises monumental payoffs for […]
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