Processes
Linux Patches Posted That Would Allow Boot-Time Disabling Of x86 32-bit Processes
SUSE engineer Nikolay Borisov sent out a set of patches today for “ia32_disabled” that would allow disabling of support for x86 32-bit processes from running on x86_64 Linux systems. As a first step this would be a boot-time option when “ia32_disabled” is set. SUSE is interested in the ability for disabling the IA32 compatibility layer …
Emacs: quickly killing processes
Every so often, I need to kill the odd unresponsive process. While I really like proced (check out Mickey Petersen’s article), I somehow find myself using macOS’s Activity Monitor to this purpose. Kinda odd, considering I prefer to do these kinds of things from Emacs. What I’d really like is a way to quickly fuzzy …
Human or machine: computer says “no” – considerations for employers using AI technology in hiring and other personnel processes | Dentons
Organisations are increasingly using algorithms and automated decision-making to assist them in making decisions about individuals, but to what extent is this a step in the right direction? Many employers now include algorithms and automated decision-making in hiring and other personnel processes. The London School of Economics and Political Science recently reported that more than …
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TipRanks 3 “Strong Buy” Dividend Stocks Yielding Around 7% These past 12 months have seen the S&P 500 return its best performance ever – an 80% gain as of the end of March. But are the good times wrapping up? Some historical data would suggest that the bulls will keep running. Since 1950, the market …
People, Technology and Processes, LLC
DOCUMENT FOR PUBLIC RELEASEThe decision issued on the date below was subject to a GAO Protective Order. This redacted version has been approved for public release. Decision Matter of: People, Technology and Processes, LLC File: B-419385; B-419385.2 Date: February 2, 2021 Craig A. Holman, Esq., and Nathaniel E. Castellano, Esq., Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer, …
‘OnePort 365 is optimizing trade processes in Africa using technology’
OnePort 365 is a digital platform that is revolutonarising how import and export are facilitated on the African continent. Hio Sola-Usidame, Lead Partner of the Lagos-based startup speaks on the vision of the company, how it makes international trade more seamless and what the freight forwarding industry in Africa will look like in the next …
Peace processes after the pandemic: What role for technology? – World
FramingIn 2002, as an integral part of an official ceasefire negotiations processes in Sri Lanka after decades of war, commercial off-the-shelf-software (COTS) was adopted and adapted to support the process of mediation, anchored to a one-text process. The platform, co-architected and curated by Sanjana Hattotuwa, supported encrypted and asynchronous communications, multi-lingual, context specific and searchable …
Dual-Use Robots, Footstool Changes Part Of New Walmart Technology, Processes | Fort Smith/Fayetteville News
BENTONVILLE (KFSM) — In retail as in life, connections are everything. On that premise, retail giant Walmart continues to invest in front-end and back-end technologies to drive efficiencies across its half-trillion-dollar global business. Walmart U.S. CEO Greg Foran recently spoke to the media about some of the strategies behind the technology investments. He told Talk …
