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Dave Farley reflects on 25 years of software development & the future of AI

In this episode Rob is joined by Dave Farley, software legend and author of books "Continuous Delivery" and "Modern Software Engineering”. The two tackle the essence of software development culture and the current state of software delivery. They unpack why it’s important to prioritize problem-solving abilities over technical skills when it comes to hiring, emphasizing a healthy culture and the need for continuous learning on the job.

A Look at How the Cloud Has Streamlined Financial Management

In modern business, the role of technology has become increasingly pivotal, revolutionizing the way organizations operate and manage their resources. One of the most transformative technological advancements in recent years has been the widespread adoption of cloud computing. The cloud has not only altered the way businesses store and access data but has also significantly streamlined various aspects of financial management. This article delves into the multifaceted ways in which the cloud has reshaped financial management, making processes more efficient, cost-effective, and flexible.

AI Explainer: ChatGPT Doesn't Actually Understand Any Words

Computers understand numbers. So, how do large language models (LLMs) mimic human speech? Do LLMs like ChatGPT actually understand words? The short answer is no. LLMs process and represent words using numerical embeddings. These numerical representations enable the model to perform computations, make predictions and generate text. However, it's essential to clarify that the model doesn't possess a true understanding of words in the way humans do. Here's a breakdown of the process.

AWS re:Invent 2023 highlights: Observability at Stripe, Capital One, and McDonald's

Last week, I attended the Amazon Web Services (AWS) re:Invent conference in Las Vegas, NV, with 50,000+ others. It was quite a busy week with several keynotes, announcements, and many sessions. While the hot topic at re:Invent was generative AI, I’ll focus my blog post on a few customer sessions I attended around observability: Stripe, Capital One, and McDonald’s. ‍

Technology That Will Enhance Your Business

In this rapidly progressing digital era, businesses must embrace innovative technologies to stay competitive. The right blend of technological tools streamlines operations and opens up new avenues for growth and profitability. To arm you with the knowledge necessary for businesses embracing technology, we have compiled this helpful post about some of the most impactful technological advances that will enhance your business operations.

AI's Impact on Cloud-Native at KubeCon 2023

Cloud-native developers and practitioners gathered from around the world to learn, collaborate, and network at KubeCon/CloudNativeCon North America 2023 between November 6th and 9th at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL—myself included. This wasn’t my first time attending—I’ve been coming to KubeCon since 2016—but it was easily one of the most exciting experiences I’ve had as part of the Cloud Native community.

2024 Predictions: AI Innovation Meets Digital Resilience

Welcome to the era of AI. It’s the technology advancement that motivates and excites me every day as a CTO. Generative AI is already transforming many areas of our lives, from helping us write emails to assisting us with customer service. What waits for us on the immediate horizon? Today, we released our annual predictions series. Splunk’s 2024 Predictions features three editions: Executive, Security and Observability.