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The Complete Guide to Machine Learning for Business Leaders

Machine Learning For Business Leaders Machine Learning has garnered a significant share of recent press coverage in both tech and main street media. It is inextricably intertwined with, and central to, discussion and dialogue on topics ranging from big data in general to Facebook’s threat to privacy, Boston Dynamics creepy robotics, and Google’s exploitation of artificial intelligence for good and ill. As such, it is easy to view machine learning as either sinister or magical — neither of which is true. For today’s business leader, an objective and actionable understanding of machine learning are as important as an actionable understanding of finance and financial management. Machine Learning is a subset of artificial intelligence, where computer algorithms are able to learn from data and modify their behavior accordingly. These algorithms have the ability to identify patterns in data that humans can’t see. Some commercial applications of Machine Learning include speech recognition,

The Ins and Outs of Managing a Successful Software Development Project: A Guide for Beginners

Software development is a process that usually starts with an idea and ends with a finished product. However, not everyone knows how to go about it. This guide will teach you what you need to know about managing software development projects so that you can create something great! Software Development is an intense process that requires careful handling by those who are skilled in it. This article will be useful for beginners who want to learn more about managing their own projects as well as those who want to brush up on their skill set for better performance at work In the software development industry, a project manager's success is often determined by their ability to deliver on time and within budget. This article will provide a basic overview of what it takes to be successful in this role. Software development has been around for decades, but it has continued to evolve and change in ways that make it tougher than ever for project managers to keep up. Software development proj

The Hidden Opportunities of Internet of Things (IoT)

IoT is a network of connected objects that can collect and exchange data. It has been around for a while, but only recently has it become more mainstream. IoT is not just for consumer products, there are also many opportunities in the enterprise. The internet of things is often called the “next big thing” and is largely responsible for the rise of big data. The internet of things provides us with an unprecedented amount of information on how people use their products, how they behave in their homes, and what they do at work. Along with  AI , The Internet of Things is changing the expectations of consumers. It will also change the way that businesses operate. The initial uptake of interconnected smart devices was slower than was forecast. But, the demand for technology is now developing at a rapid pace. That demand will place new pressures on businesses. It will also provide businesses with new opportunities. Here are some of the ways that the Internet of Things will impact the busine

The most dangerous command in SQL

Vijay is a SQL Server/Microsoft Data Platform professional with over 10 years of experience working in various fields such as financial, healthcare, and Manufacturing Domains. He has worked in various DB-related roles from database Modeler to database developer to Data Warehouse. The most dangerous command in SQL There’s one command, in particular, that has been effectively hidden since it was introduced pre-SQL Server 2000. I present to you  DBCC WRITEPAGE  – the most dangerous command you can use in SQL Server. Well, no danger of death  DBCC WRITEPAGE  allows you to alter any byte on any page in any database, as long as you have sysadmin privileges. It also allows you to completely circumvent the buffer pool, in other words, you can force page checksum failures. The purposes of  DBCC WRITEPAGE  are: To allow automated testing of  DBCC CHECKDB and repair by the SQL Server team. To engineer corruptions for demos and testing. To allow for last-ditch disaster recovery b