Category: Research and development

  • Global Tech Report 2026: The Shift from AI Hype to ROI Discipline

    Global Tech Report 2026: The Shift from AI Hype to ROI Discipline

    Technology has a way of humbling our favorite narratives. The louder the promise, the more the real test tends to arrive later: in operations, in trust, and in whether people can actually use what we built. KPMG’s Global Tech Report 2026 points to a notable shift: organizations are moving beyond scattered AI experiments and demanding…

  • The Flavors of Microsoft Copilot

    The Flavors of Microsoft Copilot

    A Guide for Engineering Leaders As a Head of Software Engineering, I’m constantly evaluating how to empower my department – and by extension, our partners – with the right tools to work smarter, not harder. When Microsoft Copilot entered the scene, it promised something more than just automation – it hinted at an integrated AI…

  • Demystifying Artificial Intelligence – 2025 Edition

    Demystifying Artificial Intelligence – 2025 Edition

    By Ivan Vlaevski A Journey Through AI Evolution Back in 2018, Swami Chandrasekaran, then Head of AI & Data Labs at KPMG Delivery Network, created an insightful infographic breaking down the components of artificial intelligence. Kudos to him for the clarity and structure! However, AI has come a long way since then, and the landscape…

  • The Voice Agents are here

    The Voice Agents are here

    On December 3rd, 2024, Eleven Labs unveiled its latest innovation: a cutting-edge Conversational AI service. Building on its reputation as a leader in AI-driven voice technologies, the company has now expanded into the realm of conversational artificial intelligence, setting a new benchmark for interactive, context-aware communication systems. This breakthrough service promises to redefine how businesses…

  • Revolutionizing AI Connectivity: MCP

    Revolutionizing AI Connectivity: MCP

    The Model Context Protocol (MCP) and How It Compares to GPT Actions In the rapidly evolving world of AI, the ability to seamlessly connect with data sources and execute tasks effectively is pivotal. Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) and OpenAI’s GPT Actions are two innovative solutions addressing these challenges. This blog explores the features of…

  • Cursor AI

    Cursor AI

    ? Is Cursor AI the future of coding or just another tool? Cursor AI promises to enhance developer productivity with its impressive features: OK What do you think? #CursorAI – a game changer or just another tool? Is this the end of coding in code? #AI #coding #programming #developer #VSCode #TechInnovation #debate

  • Open WebUI

    Open WebUI

    ? Excited to share about Open WebUI, a powerful self-hosted web interface that’s revolutionizing the way we interact with AI models—entirely offline! Open WebUI is designed with extensibility, rich features, and user-friendliness at its core. It allows users to: With over 2 million downloads and ongoing development, Open WebUI is quickly becoming a go-to tool…

  • Small is smart

    Small is smart

    or How to saturate your data storage greediness Windows 10 Universal Windows Platform (UWP) provides a common app platform available on every device that runs Windows 10. This means you can create a single app package that can be installed onto a wide range of devices. And, with that single app package, the Windows Store provides a…

  • Hamburger menu on Windows 10 Universal App

    Hamburger menu on Windows 10 Universal App

    The new Windows 10 is here and clients demand new updated content available across a wide variety of devices. The new Visual Studio 2015 and Windows 10 SDK are providing the needed tools to start creating innovative new applications for Windows 10 users. This post is about one of the new fetaured in Universal Windows…

  • Medical Band Alert

    Medical Band Alert

    MedicalBandAlert is intuitive, visual, easy to setup and use prescribed-medication reminder. With just a few simple steps, you can add a medications and get reminders on your phone and on your Microsoft Band.