The dig command is a powerful tool for troubleshooting queries and responses received from the Domain Name Service (DNS). It is installed by default on many operating systems, including Linux® and Mac OS X. It can be installed on Microsoft Windows as part of Cygwin.  One of the many things dig can do is to perform recursive […]

Domain name system (DNS) resolution is an iterative process where a recursive resolver attempts to look up a domain name using a hierarchical resolution chain. First, the recursive resolver queries the root (.), which provides the nameservers for the top-level domain(TLD), e.g.com. Next, it queries the TLD nameservers, which provide the domain’s authoritative nameservers. Finally, […]

The cloud revolution has proven to be more than just a technological trend; it’s a seismic shift reshaping the landscape of modern business. The transformation is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, permeating a wide range of industries and redefining the very foundations of modern enterprise. McKinsey’s recent research findings paint a vivid picture of the trajectory of […]

The PartyRock Generative AI Hackathon wrapped up earlier this month. Entrants were asked to use PartyRock to build a functional app based on one of four challenge categories, with the option to remix an existing app as well. The hackathon attracted 7,650 registrants who submitted over 1,200 projects, and published over 250 project blog posts […]

AWS Community Days conferences are in full swing with AWS communities around the globe. The AWS Community Day Poland was hosted last week with more than 600 cloud enthusiasts in attendance. Community speakers Agnieszka Biernacka, Krzysztof Kąkol, and more, presented talks which captivated the audience and resulted in vibrant discussions throughout the day. My teammate, […]

Data integration stands as a critical first step in constructing any artificial intelligence (AI) application. While various methods exist for starting this process, organizations accelerate the application development and deployment process through data virtualization. Data virtualization empowers businesses to unlock the hidden potential of their data, delivering real-time AI insights for cutting-edge applications like predictive […]

Welcome to today’s enlightening Q&A session on “AI for Enhanced Analytics,” where we are privileged to host Manu Swami, the esteemed Head of Technology (Markets) at Sonata Software. Manu is a distinguished figure in the field of technology, where his leadership transcends ordinary bounds, offering strategic guidance in Customer Experience, Process Automation, Cloud, Data, and […]

This blog series discusses the complex tasks energy utility companies face as they shift to holistic grid asset management to manage through the energy transition. The first post of this series addressed the challenges of the energy transition with holistic grid asset management. The second post in this series addressed the integrated asset management platform […]

On the whole, 2023 was a slow year for mergers and acquisitions. The robust M&A activities that had powered 2021 and 2022 dropped from a boil to a slow simmer. However, analysts say 2024 will be different. Companies that sat on the sidelines last year are now poised to make large-scale moves. This should be […]

Customers are increasingly accustomed to instant payments through various mobile offerings, and there is a similar “instant” expectation for non-mobile payments that’s causing customers and legislators to put pressure on organizations to modernize the payments ecosystem. One of the biggest challenges these organizations face is evolving regulations related to payments. For example, the EU Council […]