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Managing an ERP Project with QAD Remote Delivery

QAD has been emphasizing remote work as a part of their Effective On Boarding methodology even before COVID lockdowns, allowing seamless remote project management and a shift to a blended model post lockdowns.
Remote project management policies can help reduce costs, enable international projects with distributed teams, and establish cross-functional teams in multiple locations.
Customers only require a computer and internet connection to access QAD's remote services, which are designed to limit manufacturing disruption by setting clear roles and expectations.
QAD provides remote delivery tools to facilitate communication and collaboration between the company and its customers throughout ERP planning, deployment phases, especially during uncertain times.

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News you can use: What we announced in AI this month

Google Cloud made over 100 announcements at I/O, including new partnerships and a generative AI certification for non-technical learners.
Highlights from the Google I/O announcements include new generative AI models for media, expanded capabilities of Gemini models, and the launch of Jules, an autonomous AI coding agent.
Firebase Studio, a cloud-based workspace powered by Gemini, and improvements in AI application deployment with Cloud Run were also introduced.
Significant updates were announced in AI inference with llm-d, Mistral AI's models available on Google Cloud Marketplace, and Anthropic's Claude models on Vertex AI.
Progress in security was highlighted, including updates to Google Cloud's Risk Protection Program and advancements in Confidential Computing for trusted AI.
A first-of-its-kind generative AI certification was launched for non-technical learners, with training resources available to prepare for the certification.
Guides were provided to help users explore generative AI applications on Vertex AI and Cloud Run, along with a how-to series on Text-to-SQL agents.
A real-life demo showcased an AI experiment turning Gemini 2.5 Pro into an AI basketball coach with insights from the Golden State Warriors.
Updates on Gemini models, advances in AI inference, and new security measures were also highlighted, along with tips on deploying AI securely and efficiently.
The article also mentioned various articles, guides, and insights shared in previous months, focusing on AI models, security, and partnerships.
Stay tuned for monthly updates from Google Cloud on AI announcements, news, best practices, and deeper insights into their latest advancements.

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Built a Sudoku Game Using Amazon Q CLI on WSL Ubuntu – Try It Out!

Built a browser-based Sudoku puzzle game using Amazon Q CLI on Windows WSL Ubuntu.
Highlights 5 cool features of Amazon Q CLI that made development easy and fun.
Sudoku-Q game features React + TailwindCSS, sound effects, JSON puzzle generation, and is deployed via GitHub Pages.
Experience using Amazon Q CLI was highly positive, offering productivity and creativity boosts for various projects.

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Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, May 31 (game #1223)

Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, May 31 (game #1223). Quordle, a popular Wordle alternative, continues to provide a challenge after more than 1,100 games.
Hints for Quordle game #1223 include the number of vowels (3), answers with repeated letters (1), presence of uncommon letters like Q, Z, X, or J, and starting letters for the answers.
The starting letters for Quordle answers in game #1223 are C, E, D, and Q. The answers for the game were CRUMB, ELFIN, DRIER, and QUITE.
The author reflects on their successful guesses for the day's Quordle, acknowledging some luck in picking the right words. The following section also reveals the answers for the Daily Sequence game.
In the Daily Sequence game for Quordle #1223, the answers were SNARE, SCOOP, SHEIK, and FORCE. The summary concludes with a list of past Quordle answers from previous games.

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NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, May 31 (game #454)

NYT Strands is a word game similar to Wordle and Connections.
The theme of the NYT Strands game #454 was 'Next to the bobby pins.'
Today's words were related to hair accessories like SCRUNCHIE, CLAW, CLIP, BARRETTE, and HEADBAND.
The spangram for game #454 was 'HAIR ACCESSORIES.'

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Tradeweb Appoints Sherry Marcus as Head of AI

Tradeweb Markets Inc. appoints Sherry Marcus as Head of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to lead the next generation of the AI strategy.
Sherry Marcus joins Tradeweb from Amazon Web Services and previously held senior positions at BlackRock and other financial services firms.
She brings a strong track record of leading strategic, data-driven initiatives at top asset managers to Tradeweb.
Ms. Marcus holds a bachelor's in Applied Mathematics from Cornell University and a Ph.D. in Mathematics from MIT.

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Finally! Android users can now open shared Microsoft Office files without having to sign in

Android users can now view shared Microsoft Office files without signing in to their Microsoft account.
Previously, Android users had to sign in to view Office files, unlike iOS users who didn't require a login.
Users can click on the link to open and view Office files without signing in, but signing in is necessary for editing or commenting.
This feature requires an up-to-date version of Office (version 16.0.18827.20066 or later) on Android mobile devices.

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Xbox handheld reportedly delayed so Microsoft can focus on making Windows handhelds compete with SteamOS

Microsoft is reportedly delaying its Xbox native handheld to focus on optimizing Windows 11 for third-party handheld gaming PCs.
The 'Project Kennan' handheld collaboration with Asus is still in progress as Microsoft shifts its priorities in response to Valve's success with SteamOS on non-Steam Deck handhelds.
Valve's support for non-Steam Deck handhelds has prompted Microsoft to reconsider its approach to handheld gaming, with Windows 11 lacking a dedicated 'handheld' mode for a streamlined gaming experience.
Microsoft's action highlights the impact of consumer feedback, with Valve's success being a catalyst for the tech giant to take handheld gaming and Windows 11 optimization more seriously.

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Infosys BPM Unveils AI Agents to Revolutionize Finance and Accounting Services

Infosys BPM launched AI agents for invoice processing in its Infosys Accounts Payable on Cloud solution to redefine accounts payable operations with enhanced efficiency and accuracy.
The AI agents operate autonomously with advanced decision-making capabilities, aiming to boost operational efficiency significantly by handling dynamic processes and intricate tasks with minimal human oversight.
The solution, developed in collaboration with Americana Restaurants, leverages Microsoft's AI stack and a purpose-built multi-agent framework to bring more intelligence and autonomy into invoice processing.
This innovation showcases AI's transformative potential in streamlining complex workflows and enhancing critical business operations, setting the stage for intelligent automation to drive future business success.

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I tried Firefox 139’s new AI-generated link previews – and while I love the idea, I’m skipping them for one key reason

Firefox 139 has introduced an AI-powered link preview feature that helps users summarize web pages just by hovering over a link.
The link preview function can be activated by hovering over a link and pressing Alt+Shift, providing key information about the linked page without the need to visit it.
While the AI link preview feature seems beneficial, it faces a drawback of generating summaries, which can slow down the browsing experience.
Despite being a useful addition to Firefox's AI tools, the link preview feature may not be extensively used due to the inconvenience of waiting for the summaries.

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Still on Windows 11 23H2 because you’re worried 24H2 is a disaster for PC gaming? Microsoft’s latest update could persuade you to finally upgrade

Windows 11 24H2 received an important fix for gamers with an optional preview update, KB5058499, addressing crashing issues with certain PC games.
The fix includes a patch for the graphics kernel, resolving a bug that caused some games to become unresponsive after upgrading to 24H2.
Another fix in the update addresses a memory leak bug in the 'Input Service', which may result in input lag in some PC games.
This memory leak bug could also be a potential cause of blue screen crashes with 'memory management' errors.
Despite Nvidia being initially blamed for the game lock-up issue, it was actually a problem within the Windows 11 kernel that required Microsoft's intervention.
The preview update is available now, but users may opt to wait for the full June cumulative update on June 10 for more stability.
Although preview updates can have bugs, users experiencing game-breaking issues may choose to install the current preview update for May.
Windows 11 24H2 update has been a topic of concern due to various bugs, but this fix could alleviate some of the issues for PC gamers.
The update also aims to improve stability with Nvidia GPUs and resolve issues with crashing games on Windows 11.
It's advised for affected users to consider installing the optional update to address the identified gaming-related bugs in Windows 11 24H2.

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How FinTechs Are Using AI for Smarter AML Surveillance

AI is revolutionizing AML surveillance by providing more efficient and intelligent detection mechanisms to combat financial crime.
AI-driven analytics allow for the identification of hidden patterns, real-time detection of suspicious behaviors, and streamlined compliance efforts.
FinTechs are leading the transformation by integrating AI into their AML strategies to enhance risk assessment and fraud detection.
AI shifts AML surveillance from rule-based to dynamic approaches, enabling real-time analysis, risk assessment, and prioritization of high-risk cases.
AI minimizes false positives, anticipates risks with predictive analytics, automates compliance processes, and evolves to counter evolving financial crimes.
Challenges for small financial institutions in adopting AI for AML include high costs, lack of expertise, data availability issues, regulatory complexities, and legacy system integration challenges.
Strategies to overcome AI adoption barriers include industry partnerships, cloud-based solutions, upskilling the workforce, phased implementation, and exploring pre-configured AI solutions.
AI is enhancing financial institutions' ability to prevent financial crimes by reducing false positives, automating compliance tasks, and leveraging predictive analytics.
The integration of AI and human expertise is crucial for a resilient and trustworthy AML ecosystem, ensuring ethical oversight and accurate interpretation of financial behaviors.
The future of AML surveillance lies in information sharing, regulatory advancements, and further developments in AI-driven technologies.

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Revefi Unveils Groundbreaking AI Agent for Data Spend Optimization, Revolutionizing Cloud FinOps and DataOps

Revefi has launched an innovative AI Agent for Data Spend Optimization aimed at revolutionizing Cloud FinOps and DataOps.
The autonomous AI Agent is designed to optimize data spend for enterprises using platforms like Snowflake, Databricks, Google BigQuery, and AWS Redshift, resulting in 10x operational efficiency and significant cost savings.
At the 2025 Gartner Data & Analytics Summit, Revefi's AI Agent helped Verisk reduce Snowflake spend by 60% while increasing usage by 50%, showcasing its effectiveness.
Key capabilities of Revefi's AI Agent include automated FinOps, data observability, performance optimization, streamlined data operations, and actionable insights for cost optimization based on actual usage patterns.

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Blend Achieves AWS Financial Services Competency- Advancing Cloud Innovation for Financial Institutions

Blend has achieved the AWS Financial Services Competency badge, showcasing expertise in delivering innovative, secure, and scalable solutions for financial institutions.
With over 92 mission-critical projects delivered, Blend demonstrates a proven record in accelerating AI adoption and modernizing financial services securely and intelligently on AWS.
The AWS Financial Services Competency affirms Blend's ability to help clients meet regulatory requirements, reimagine operating models, and drive innovation in financial services.
Blend's strategic partnership excellence in Financial Services vertical growth engine, coupled with tailored solutions like AI-powered services and banking modernization, reinforces their commitment to transforming the industry.

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Grow Financial Federal Credit Union Partners With Alacriti To Launch Instant Payments

Grow Financial Federal Credit Union has partnered with Alacriti to launch instant payments, enabling members to receive funds in real-time through the RTP network and FedNow Service.
Alacriti's Orbipay Payments Hub powers the rollout, supporting various payment rails like the RTP network, FedNow Service, ACH, Visa Direct, and wires.
Members now have faster access to funds for payroll, transfers, reimbursements, and real-time transactions, with Send functionality set to launch soon.
The collaboration aims to provide a streamlined user experience, foundation for future real-time services, and modernization of payment processes at Grow Financial.

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