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Predictions for the Dawning AI Age: What to Expect in 2024 and Beyond

2024 is going to be an important transition year for artificial intelligence. 2023 was the public debut of generative AI and large language models (LLMs), a year of amazement, excitement, occasional panic and, yes, more than a little bit of hype. The year ahead is when businesses begin to make the promise of advanced artificial intelligence real, and we’ll begin seeing the effects on how we work and live.

Low-Code Business Process Automation: A Blueprint for Success

In the age of rapid innovation, organizations are increasingly adopting low-code business process automation (BPA) to meet demand for speedy custom application delivery and seamless digital workflows. Perhaps that’s why global demand for low-code automation platforms (LCAPs) is expected to grow 25% to a $10 billion market value in 2023. So what does the ascendance of BPA tell us about the evolution of innovation?

It's Midnight. Do You Know Which AI/ML Uses Cases Are Producing ROI?

In one of our recent blog posts, about six key predictions for Enterprise AI in 2024, we noted that while businesses will know which use cases they want to test, they likely won’t know which ones will deliver ROI against their AI and ML investments. That’s problematic, because in our first survey this year, we found that 57% of respondents’ boards expect a double-digit increase in revenue from AI/ML investments in the coming fiscal year, while 37% expect a single-digit increase.

Invisible Threats, Visible Impact: Unmasking Cybersecurity Challenges in the Hospitality Domain

In 2022, Marriott, the renowned global hotel and resort company, fell victim to a cunning social engineering attack. During this security breach, cyber attackers successfully exfiltrated a staggering 20 gigabytes of highly sensitive customer data, including personal information and credit card numbers. In that very year, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) found itself in the crosshairs of a cyberattack that effectively crippled its booking systems and rendered its mobile apps inoperative.

James Bach Shares His Opinion on #SoftwareTesting and #ChatGPT | #TestFlix 2023 #generativeai

In this candid talk, testing expert James Bach takes on the prevailing notion that ChatGPT and similar tools have disrupted the landscape of 'manual testing.' Contrary to the hype, James argues that these tools are not only practically but also conceptually incapable of effective testing. Join him as he dissects the reasons behind the misconceptions surrounding ChatGPT's testing capabilities.

Guide to the Best Kubernetes Development Tools

In Kubernetes environments, a suite of essential tools has emerged, addressing various aspects of deployment, management, and troubleshooting within distributed systems. These Kubernetes tools collectively aim to streamline complex processes, enhance productivity, and alleviate challenges inherent in managing modern applications. Efficient deployment, management, monitoring, and troubleshooting are crucial for achieving optimal productivity in Kubernetes ecosystems.

Are You an Independent Tester? | #SoftwareTesting Traps | Ajay Balamurugadas | #TestFlix 2023

In this insightful presentation, Ajay Balamurugadas explores the notion that today's testers often find themselves entangled in a continuous loop of myths, rules, and expectations, restricting their freedom. Ajay, a skilled tester and storyteller, narrates the journey of a tester's freedom struggles and how reinventing one's approach can lead to overcoming challenges.

Exploring Swift Collections: In-Depth Guide to Arrays, Sets, and Dictionaries

In Swift there are 3 primary types of collections to store your data in a structured way, namely: In this article we aim to give you an overview of each. Specifically we want to show how they’re declared, illustrate the most common operations of each, provide comparisons between them where applicable and highlight the various performance considerations.

Your Guide to Outsourced Software Testing: Tips and Best Practices

The quest for flawless, efficient, and scalable applications has become paramount for companies worldwide. To accomplish this, a growing number of businesses are turning to outsourcing software testing. The rationale behind this shift is multifaceted and pragmatic, driven by a desire for cost-efficiency, access to specialized skills, accelerated time-to-market, and the ability to focus on core competencies.