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How Design Authority Supports Transitions to SAP S/4HANA Cloud

Organizations interested in adopting SAP S/4HANA Cloud are aided by the design authority service.
Using the design authority service, companies ensure implemented solutions are scalable, flexible and aligned to their strategies.
The design authority service provides a structured framework for decision-making during the transition process.
One of the key advantages of the service is establishing a design review board.
The service spans the whole transition, providing design oversight, standards and best practices, risk management, collaboration, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
Choosing the right implementation strategy is critical to adopting the right technologies and creating business processes for the future.
A hybrid strategy, created using elements of both greenfield and brownfield techniques, is suitable for companies with complex legacy systems.
Adherence to SAP standards and best practices, systems integration, and staying up to date on future standard functionalities are critical factors to be considered during the transition phase.
The SAP team monitors and evaluates the solution's effectiveness, making necessary adjustments to optimize performance.
SAP S/4HANA Cloud is designed to be a living system, and with the assistance of the design authority service, organizations can be sure their cloud ERP solution is delivering on the capabilities they need to stay competitive.

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Worldwide IT Spending To Grow 9.3 Percent In 2025, Gartner Predicts

Gartner has predicted an increase of 9.3% in the worldwide IT spending in 2025 as CIOs begin investing in generative AI (GenAI).
However, Gartner also warns that the reality of what can be achieved with current GenAI models is not meeting today’s high expectations, as the state of CIOs data Corinne the progress.
According to the forecast, server sales will increase substantially led by spending on GenAI with data centre spending growing by nearly 35% in 2024, set to reach up to $367bn by 2025.
GenAI is one of the big drivers of growth, and IT spending should cross the $7tn threshold in 2028.
GenAI’s impact on IT spending is expected to eclipse those of cloud and outsourcing vendors, with GenAI demand expected to almost triple server sales from 2023 to 2028.
Gartner predicts that the overall spending on device spending will rise by 9.5% to $805bn, while communication services will increase by 4.4% to $1.6tn in 2025.
Software spending is also set to increase 14% in 2025, up from 11.7% growth in 2024, while IT services are expected to grow 9.4% in 2025, up from 5.6% in 2024.
CIOs are becoming more realistic in what GenAI can accomplish, shifting from ‘text to text’ to ‘text to action’ in business use of GenAI, says a VP Strategy at WalkMe.
Companies providing the tools to assist with AI or bring AI projects to fruition will benefit from the growth in GenAI investment as the demand for GenAI is expected to triple server sales by 2028.
Gartner highlights that despite the age and consolidation of email providers, IT spending will continue to add $6.6bn to global spending in 2024 and $7.4bn by 2025 due in part to GenAI products and services.

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Sam Altman slams ChatGPT-5 model rumor as ‘fake news’

Sam Altman slams ChatGPT-5 model rumor as ‘fake news’
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman refuted rumors of the imminent release of Orion, also known as ChatGPT-5.
Altman described the report as 'fake news out of control' and dismissed speculation about a new version of ChatGPT before December.
Altman's cryptic tweets regarding ChatGPT's 2nd birthday and winter constellations were misinterpreted as hints of an upcoming product release.

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Terraform: Using Dynamic Blocks and for_each

Terraform allows for the usage of dynamic blocks and for_each to build adaptable and reusable infrastructure configurations.
Dynamic blocks are useful for creating repeatable sub-resources within a resource block.
for_each can be used to efficiently iterate over maps or lists to create multiple resources.
By leveraging dynamic blocks and for_each, Terraform configurations can be made more modular and maintainable.

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Right-Sizing GPU and CPU Resources For Training and Inferencing Using Kubernetes

The rise of AI services has created a demand for computing resources.
Efficient management of resources is a critical challenge.
Optimizing scheduling based on dynamic demand is a focus area.
Kubernetes can be used to optimize resource allocation.

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I tested the Core Ultra 9 285K against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — and it’s ugly

Intel’s new Core Ultra 9 285K underwent a comparison test with AMD’s Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Performance claims from Intel don’t seem accurate when compared with AMD’s Ryzen 7 7800X3D, which is the best processor for gaming.
The Core Ultra 9 285K is a 24-core CPU, which doesn’t come with simultaneous multi-threading, and each core has only a single thread. Intel combines its Lion Cove P-core design with the Skymont E-core design.
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is an 8-core CPU with a total of 16 threads, boosting up to 5GHz with 104MB of cache. The Core Ultra 9 285K lacks any fancy 3D V-Cache but has its own tricks.
The Core Ultra 9 285K requires higher power than the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. The former draws twice (or more) as much power as the latter, but usually with much better performance. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is much cheaper at $450.
Overall, the Core Ultra 9 285K is faster in some applications than the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, but performance doesn’t apply everywhere; Ryzen 7 7800X3D provides a transformative uplift in gaming performance and is much more efficient in consuming less power.
In-game, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D crushes in all 10 games tested and provides a transformative uplift in gaming performance. On the other hand, the Core Ultra 9 285K can only hope to match the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays efficient under heavy workloads, even while delivering higher performance in comparison to the Core Ultra 9 285K and is much cooler while playing games. If you’re a gamer, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the way to go.
In terms of productivity performance, if that’s what you care about, the Core Ultra 9 285K is the way to go. However, the review flags inconsistent productivity performance with Intel’s latest CPU.
While AMD’s Ryzen 7 7800X3D is cheaper and better for gaming, Intel’s Core i9-14900K or AMD’s latest Ryzen 9 9950X might be worth investing in if looking for good productivity performance and gaming in equal strides.
The Ryzen 7 9900X3D is expected to come with next-gen 3D V-Cache CPU in the coming month with an expectation for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D to drop to $350-400

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'Quantum CD' could hold up to 1,000 times more data than today's optical discs

Scientists propose a new type of data storage device that utilizes quantum mechanics.
The device consists of memory cells with rare earth elements embedded in magnesium oxide crystals.
The rare earth elements emit photons that are absorbed by nearby quantum defects.
The proposed device could hold up to 1,000 times more data than current optical discs.

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Intel Core Ultra 9 285K overclocked to 7.5GHz smashes a bunch of records – and of course AI was involved (it had to be, right?)

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K has been overclocked to 7.5GHz, setting multiple records in the process.
The overclock was achieved by well-known overclocker Elmor using liquid helium cooling.
AI technology was used to design the LN2 pot, which enhanced the cooling performance.
The overclocked CPU set new world records and benchmarking results.

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AWS and J.P. Morgan Weigh In on the Cloud’s Role in Payments Modernization

Migrating to the cloud brings lower costs, higher efficiencies and the ability to scale up and down depending on transaction volume and data complexities.
The cloud's value proposition for banking has evolved from the basic scalability and efficiency phase to a richer, more complex set of advantages.
JP Morgan Payments recognized the need to modernize its payments platform to stay ahead in a competitive market.
Cloud-based payments platforms make it easy to manage and utilize vast amounts of data, ultimately delivering better outcomes for clients.
AI is poised to play a transformative role in payments modernization, particularly in fraud prevention and customer experience.
Fraud prevention is another area where AI is making strides.
The intersection of cloud technology and payments will provide faster, more reliable, and more secure payments, with a lot more automation.
Manual processes that have traditionally burdened payment customers will become increasingly automated, freeing up resources for innovation.
As payment solutions become more integrated into client software, the demand for cloud-based infrastructure will increase.
Overall, the future is bold, with the cloud and JP Morgan Payments excited to be on this journey!

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The best portable SSDs for 2024

Portable solid-state drives (SSDs) are a good backup option for a PC, as a game console offloading device or for Mac video transfers. They are small, faster than external hard drives, and much more dependable in the long run. But, choosing the best external SSD requires some effort. Here are the best portable SSDs:
Samsung Portable SSD X9 Pro is an excellent external SSD which supports Thunderbolt 3, has sustained and fast speeds, an impressive three-year warranty, and has unique visual features, including the LED status light on top. The drive’s performance makes it worth the price.
Crucial X6 is a decent option that comes with a cheaper price tag but has weak performance stats when compared to the other players in this category. It has limited to a three-year warranty, lacks an IP rating as well, making it an inferior choice, especially when compared to XS1000.
The Samsung T7 Shield is a portable, rugged, and robust external SSD, but the read-and-write speeds are not impressive when compared to X9 Pro and XS 1000, with a shorter three-year warranty.
Lexar XS1000 is a reliable external SSD with maximum fast performance, higher endurance, and more attractive warranty coverage, making it an excellent option to consider. It is also cheaper than the X9 Pro and comes with a right to the point design.
The list is incomplete without ADATA SE920, which has pleasing physical structural appearance design, USB 4 support, and delivers fast performance. It comes with a three-year warranty and is affordable and one of the cheapest in the class.
Silicon Power PX10 USB 3.2 Gen 2 SSD is a more economical option and gives optimal performance and good data transfer speed. The product can sometimes heat up, and the sustained write speed is considerably worse than the other drives in this category.
Before buying an external SSD, one should consider essential factors, including storage space needs, type of USB interface, price, encryption, software features, budget, and more. People working in creative fields should prefer high types of USB interfaces for blazing-fast transfer speeds, while the average users can opt for a USB 3.2 offering fast-enough performance along with an affordable price.
Without slightest doubt, the external SSDs outperform internal HDDs in speed and responsiveness, lasting many years and lower risk of complete data-loss. Thus, choosing the best SSD requires research. Our decision-making process involved comparing each portable SSD through various benchmark tests, real-world assessments such as file transfer speeds, and warranty policies available on each drive.
The rise of these devices is here to stay as SSD sales outgrew hard drive sales in 2023, and SSDs will continue to dominate because of their numerous advantages, making it an essential gadget to have – but, use should need to be cautious making sure they are well managed, regularly backing up any necessary data.

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Code Willing Unveils Full-Stack Platform to Optimize Data and Compute Resources for Hedge Fund Research Workflows

Code Willing, Inc. has announced its advanced CWIQ platform, designed to empower hedge funds by streamlining data analysis workflows for model development, simulation, and backtesting.
CWIQ FS, a patented file system, offers enterprise-level HPC scalability, simplified storage orchestration, and optimized performance for systematic trading and data science applications.
The CWIQ Bench is a self-service cloud compute system tailored to capital markets participants, providing cost regulation and per-user budgeting for efficient computing resource selection.
Code Willing's platform enhances data and research efficiency, lowers data discovery and onboarding costs, and allows teams to focus more on data science and signals.

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AuditBoard and Protiviti Streamline Audit Lifecycle Management With Joint Capabilities

AuditBoard and Protiviti have announced new joint capabilities at the Audit & Beyond conference.
The joint services include advanced analytics, collaboration, transformation, and digitization capabilities.
The companies aim to help teams prepare for the new Global Internal Audit Standards.
The solutions empower customers to transform insights, drive efficiency, and deliver transparency throughout the audit lifecycle.

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Character.AI institutes new safety measures for AI chatbot conversations

Character.AI has implemented new safety measures and policies for its AI chatbot platform.
The update includes better control over interactions with minors, enhanced content moderation, and improved detection of self-harm topics.
The implementation comes after a lawsuit was filed against Character.AI when a teenager who interacted with their chatbot committed suicide.
New safety features include pop-ups for suicide prevention resources, increased content moderation, and prominent disclaimers.

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Using Google Cloud Functions for Three-Tier Data Processing with Google Composer and Automated Deployments via GitHub Actions

This blog discusses how Google Cloud Functions can be used for processing data in a three-tier architecture and automated deployments using GitHub Actions.
The solution uses tools like Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions, Google Composer, and GitHub Actions.
The solution architecture diagram helps in understanding the flow of the solution followed by the deployment process.
This solution demonstrates how to leverage Google Cloud Functions, Composer, and BigQuery to create a robust three-tier data processing pipeline.
The automation using GitHub Actions ensures a smooth, reproducible deployment process, making it easier to manage cloud-based data pipelines at scale.
After the deployment process is complete, multiple resources like Cloud Storage Buckets, Cloud Functions, Service Account for Composer, BigQuery Dataset and Tables, Google Composer Environment, and Composer DAG are created.
In order to use GitHub Actions, certain prerequisites must be fulfilled, like GCP account, Service Account for DevOps, Secured Access to GCP service account credentials, project ID, and bucket name as secrets using GitHub Actions.
The GitHub Actions Pipeline includes jobs like enabling services, deploying Cloud Function, Cloud Composer Service Account, and Big Query Dataset, creating Composer Environments, HTTP Connection, and DAGs.
Setting up the DevOps service account is one of the crucial steps in this process that includes creating a service account with necessary permissions to deploy resources in GCP. Related Roles, Big Query Dataset tables, and suitable permissions must be granted during the service account provisioning.
This solution uses a Composer DAG that manages the workflow that invokes Cloud Functions and processes data.

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Meta Quest 3 owners can tune into 52 free NBA and WNBA matches – here's the full schedule

Meta Quest 3 owners can now access 52 free NBA and WNBA matches during the upcoming 2024-2025 season through Horizon Worlds.
The NBA Arena in Horizon Worlds lets viewers to join into live matches and play mini-games with friends.
Meta Quest 3 owners can also watch live 2D games in mixed reality using Xtadium, if they have an NBA League Pass subscription.
The list contains free immersive NBA and WNBA games such as Indianapolis Pacers vs Orlando Magic and Phoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz.
Horizon Worlds is steadily improving its Worlds and with free sports games and immersive concerts hosted regularly.
Through Horizon Worlds, Meta allows its headset owners (in supported regions) to virtually sit courtside during the live matches.
Viewers can also tune into immersive highlights for 24 hours after the game has ended.
Meta Quest 3 is a virtual reality headset by Facebook's Meta.
Horizon Worlds is among one of those VR apps which must be used. If you don't use it regularly, you're missing out on a big chunk of what your Meta Quest headset has to offer.
Meta Quest 3S is fantastic but there’s one big reason to choose the Quest 3 instead.

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