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Are Developers An Extension Of Your Business Or Just A Robotic Disposable Resource?

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The answer to this question is not only important for the success of your project, but also for the success of your company. The developer that you hire will be working with you to build out solutions and grow your business. They will be responsible for creating a unique user experience that solves real problems in an innovative way. They are essentially building the backbone of your organization, so it’s crucial that they understand exactly what it is that you are trying to accomplish before agreeing on any timelines or deadlines. When we talk about programmers and software developers as an extension of the business, we are really acknowledging the fact that they are an important part of our organization and an integral part of its success. But even though we say we understand this when managing these teams, we still sometimes fail to recognize how important they are and do not always provide

Is Remote Work Here To Stay?

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New data reveals what's changed. Remote work is here to stay as we move out of lockdown. In our latest study, a third of workers report that they're working from home more than a quarter of the time today, compared with just 16 percent who did so in 2012. What's more, half could see themselves working from home on a permanent basis—a figure that was 38 percent in 2012 and 40 percent in 2013. Employees are happier when they work remotely. Overall job satisfaction is higher among remote employees than those who travel into the office every day or have flexible schedules (78% versus 68% and 77%, respectively). And while both remote workers and those with flexible schedules say they're satisfied with their careers (89%), only 31% of people who commute into the office say they are happy with theirs—the lowest percentage across the board.

Enterprise Architects Leaders Of The Digital Transformation Movement?

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In today's digital transformation era, Enterprise Architects are in a unique position to expand their skillset. They must be able to understand and use data science, machine learning, AI and predictive analytics to help companies navigate through the challenges of digital transformation. Enterprise Architects need to be able to use technology tools that support the decision making process for executives. This may include chatbots that provide timely information at the right time in a conversation format. Chatbots can deliver data updates on demand without requiring an additional visit by IT staff or a manual refresh/update process by users who are not familiar with certain technologies. The enterprise architect must be able to think in terms of the entire application life cycle, from development through to deployment and operations. This is not just about IT infrastructure but also about bus

What Are The Socio-Economic Implications Of Humans Living Longer?

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The average life expectancy of humans has been increasing for decades, and it likely will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Many people have tried to take advantage of this trend by selling expensive "anti-aging" products that are essentially scams. But in addition to these individual efforts, there is a big picture to consider: what does an increasing average human lifespan mean for society? This question has many angles; for example, you could look at the population growth it would bring about, or you could examine whether or not longer lifespans would negatively impact economies. Retirement Planning The first step to planning for your long-term is understanding how much it will cost. This can be a daunting task, but it’s not impossible. The first thing you need to do is take stock of all your assets, including real estate investments, retirement accounts and personal property like art or jewelry. Once y

Implementing Enhanced Policing With Big Data and Predictive Analytics

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In the modern era, big data and predictive analytics are extremely popular tools in law enforcement. The idea is to use machine learning algorithms on large amounts of law enforcement data to predict crimes before they occur and prevent them from happening. There are many benefits to this approach as it can reduce crime rates and improve public safety while also reducing spending on police resources. Digital Transformation In Law Enforcement Technology has become increasingly important as police officers have been called upon to do more with less—to be more efficient and effective in an era of shrinking budgets and increasing responsibilities. Even though technology is still new to some agencies, others have been using it for many years. Innovative and forward thinking governments throughout the country are using advanced analytics tools like predictive policing, social media monitoring systems (such as those developed by Palant