Federated learning constitutes an emerging privacy-preserving machine learning methodology that fundamentally enables organizations to collaboratively train AI models without necessitating sensitive data sharing across central servers. This decentralized approach warrants tremendous potential across diverse global sectors as intensifying data privacy regulations and localization necessities inhibit centralized modeling pathways dependent on open data pooling. Across this discussion, I comprehensively outline the top 10 industries primed to actively implement federated learning schemes over the next five years as a critical enabler to optimize models while retaining proprietary data custody and adhering to intensifying privacy policies. As decentralized networks and edge devices continue...

As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, organizations must implement robust cybersecurity awareness and skills training programs. Immersive cyber ranges provide hyper-realistic virtual environments that mimic an enterprise network, enabling cybersecurity professionals to hone technical skills through hands-on simulations of real-world attacks and defense scenarios across IT infrastructure and critical business systems. Configurable cyber ranges empower infosec teams to customize training programs to their unique risk profiles. I outline the top 10 cyber range platforms that offer leading-edge simulations for cybersecurity training across IT, ICS/OT, cloud, and other environments. The platforms provide structured learning paths that build job-relevant cyber skills...

In recent years, Artificial Intelligence(AI) has made tremendous growth across the globe. It has completely transformed how we work, communicate, and handle problems. One such powerful language model is ChatGPT, powered by GPT-3.5, which can understand and generate human-like text. OpenAI recently launched an exciting application called Code Interpreter for ChatGPT. One might think that it can only interpret the codes, but there is more to its uses. Its application is not just limited to code interpretation. It is a versatile tool with multiple uses and applications. In code interpreter, ChatGPT uses Python scripts to manage uploads and downloads in a...

Blockchain technology warrants consideration for enabling transparent and tamper-proof voting systems. Its unique capabilities to immutably record transactions and execute smart contracts in a decentralized network across parties who need not trust one another makes blockchain remarkably fitting for election infrastructure. As voter concerns over election security and transparency escalate, blockchain projects focused on e-voting are emerging to demonstrate the viability of such systems. I outline 10 such pioneering blockchain voting projects as part of this analysis. The projects encompassed offer electronic voting schemes and tools for aspects ranging from voter registration and authentication to the ballot casting process and...

Pure Storage offers the latest enterprise-based solutions for all-flash block, file, and object storage. Pure provides a modern data experience with cutting-edge technology that transforms the data to create impactful results. Its user-friendly and adaptable storage system makes the deployment, maintenance, and upgrade process easy without interruption or downtime. A Pure Storage solution was introduced in 2009 to provide a flexible storage management system that offers built-in data redundancy, resiliency, and security. By submitting the FlashArray 300 series in the year 2011 for all-flash block storage array, Pure Storage has completely revolutionized the industry. It offers all-flash data storage products...

Gaming streams increasingly affect the performance of the games in the industry. The streaming industry has been growing into a giant in the entertainment industry, as a wide variety of content is delivered on their platforms apart from gaming. Gamers worldwide get together on a streaming platform to show their prowess, compete against each other, and sometimes create comic videos. They also help make a powerful sense of community among their viewers. One of the best examples is the rise of the game Among Us in 2020 when the streams increased the game's popularity worldwide and brought more gamers...

The emergence of infrastructure as code tools has significantly enhanced our ability to efficiently manage infrastructure in large-scale environments. I outline the top 10 solutions that warrant consideration based on key selection criteria. In evaluating top Infrastructure as Code offerings, DBAs need to review capabilities against crucial factors such as platform support, existing tool knowledge, single vs multi-cloud tradeoffs, reusability options, code testing needs, agent vs agentless architectures, reporting, and change controls. As infrastructure size has exploded across my client base over recent years, automation has transitioned from nice to have to an essential pillar in ensuring infrastructure resilience...

Photoshop is a way to express yourself more creatively and a necessary tool that helps in social media management, marketing, designing, illustrating, and much more. Many web applications are available for users looking to enhance their images. The web applications below are among the best-known tools that can assist you in adding that magical touch to your photos, exploring photography, and making them look professional. Typical photo editors with Windows or Androids allow only a few basic photo editing functions like cropping, color, contrast, and brightness adjustments. But industry-standard photo editing programs like Adobe Photoshop and open web...

As web applications continue to rival native mobile apps in features, performance, and reliability, Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) present a major step forward. PWAs utilize modern web capabilities for resilience across platforms, integrating the strengths of native apps and traditional websites. Developers build PWAs using common frameworks that handle much of the complexity of configurations like service workers for offline functionality, web app manifests for installability, server-side rendering for performance gains, and push notifications APIs for engagement. I outline the top framework options available to construct responsive and resilient PWAs with considerations around efficiency at scale, component modularity, developer experience,...

Voice-enabled applications are rapidly transforming how we interact with technology. Voice user interfaces (VUIs) allow us to have natural conversations with devices, apps, and services to get information or complete tasks through voice commands instead of taps, clicks, or typed text. As VUIs and underlying speech recognition capabilities improve, more developers are incorporating conversational voice interfaces into their products. Now we can check the weather, order groceries, control smart home devices, stream music and videos, and access all kinds of services just by speaking out loud. I outline the top 10 most impactful and widely adopted VUI applications...