Software is blocky. It comes in blocks because each line and block of software code relates to an instruction, class or tree of logic that forms a definable area of functional programming in the resulting application or service it is built for. Software comes in blocks because we are now
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In Order To Spread Malware, Cyber Criminal Might Use Software Repositories Or Download Locations
As recently exposed by Cisco Talos, software supply chain attacks have gained popularity amongst all kinds of cyber criminals. Once exclusively used by cyberespionage threat actors, these attacks have now also become attractive for any kind of cybercriminal, who sees in this threat a way to compromise hundreds or thousands
If Brains Are Computers, Who Designs The Software? | A Talk By Daniel Dennett – Cognitive Scientist And Philosopher
Cognitive science sees the brain as a sort of computer, but how does education redesign these cerebral computers? Cognitive scientist, philosopher, and expert on consciousness Daniel Dennett explains. There is widespread agreement among researchers in cognitive science that a human brain is some kind of computer, but not much like
What Is Open Source Software Bootstrapping?
In the software industry, open source has become a way of life. If not quite the de facto choice for enterprise software at every level (proprietary vendor-closed software isn’t going away any time this decade), then we can at least say that we’re seeing major organizations embrace a high degree
Software’s Role In Covid-19 Response And Recovery
As the CEO of the world’s most valuable company, one that works with hundreds of millions of customers and employs more than 150,000 people, Satya Nadella has a unique vantage point for observing technology’s role in combatting Covid-19. The Microsoft chief says he is seeing a migration to newer cloud technology in local governments, schools and hospitals that is in some cases skipping multiple generations of tech.
How AI Is Helping To Make Better Software
Artificial intelligence is the result of coding, and now coding is the result of artificial intelligence. Yes, AI has come full circle, because more companies and more coders are using it to aid the software development process. Now, software developers can use AI to write and review code, detect bugs, test software, and even optimize development projects. And thanks to such aids, not only can companies deploy new software and apps more efficiently, but a whole new generation of developers can learn to code more easily.
Facial Recognition Software: Where Are We Now?
Not long again, facial recognition software was the next hot thing. But as recently as July, Oakland, California, became the third city to ban its government agencies from using facial recognition technology, following San Francisco, and Sommerville, Massachusetts. Experts expect more cities to follow suit. So, where does that leave the future of the technology?
Especially as marketers trying to leverage facial recognition as a vehicle to improving customer experience. Is there still a way for us to use the technology? How can we tap into the benefits without crossing the line of personal privacy?
Digital Transformation Reveals Limitations of Software Packages and SaaS
Traditional wisdom for companies was “don’t build – buy.” Then, again, as companies undertook digital transformation journeys, the prevailing belief was that the best way to do digital transformation is to get there as fast as possible by buying (not building) many components, using third-party software and SaaS products.
