Business Tools

21 mins0

How To Be An Old Dog And Still Learn New Tricks: Reinventing Yourself In The Age Of AI

Jonathan Stark’s presentation at FMDiSC on May 13, 2023, titled How To Be An Old Dog And Still Learn New Tricks, is a masterclass in professional reinvention. Drawing from his extensive career journey, Stark emphasizes the importance of adapting to the fast-paced technological landscape, particularly in the age of AI. From transitioning roles to breaking away from hourly billing and embracing value-based pricing, Stark offers valuable insights for professionals looking to stay relevant. His candid discussion about the discomfort of change, overcoming challenges in value-based pricing, and managing scope and client expectations provides a practical roadmap for those seeking to evolve in their careers. Stark’s talk ultimately highlights the need for continuous learning, curiosity, and the relentless pursuit of value creation.

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Dimitris Kokoutsidis
35 mins0

Cultivating Project Champions and Coping with Detractors

This session, presented by Stuart Gripman of DriveSavers Data Recovery on November 10, 2017, delved into the nuances of human interaction within project environments. The core message was clear: development projects are fundamentally about people. Regardless of the industry, technology, scope, or goal, your ability to read and manage personalities has a profound impact on project outcomes.

This comprehensive guide expands upon the insights shared during that session, providing you with detailed strategies to identify allies, foster positive collaboration, and effectively cope with those who may threaten to derail your project through ignorance, apathy, or ill will.

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Dimitris Kokoutsidis
38 mins0

FileMaker Development in Large Enterprises

Drawing extensively from Beatrice Beaubien’s session at the 2018 FileMaker Developer Conference (DevCon), we will explore the benefits, challenges, and best practices for successfully integrating FileMaker solutions in enterprise environments. Whether you are an in-house developer or an external consultant, this guide aims to provide you with the insights and tools needed to navigate the complex landscape of enterprise development confidently and effectively.

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Dimitris Kokoutsidis
7 mins0

Strengthening the Foundations: Cyber Resilience in the Manufacturing Sector

In the face of escalating cyber threats, the manufacturing sector must prioritize developing robust cyber resilience strategies. This blog explores the critical need for integrating cybersecurity deeply into the manufacturing processes and outlines strategic principles derived from the World Economic Forum’s white paper “Building a Culture of Cyber Resilience in Manufacturing.” Discover how embracing these strategies can safeguard operations, enhance competitiveness, and prepare manufacturers for the challenges of a digitally interconnected world.

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Dimitris Kokoutsidis
4 mins0

Brand Your Email’s Trust: The BIMI Revolution for Inbox Identity and Security

In the quest to fortify email against impersonation and fraud, a new champion enters the arena: BIMI, or Brand Indicators for Message Identification. BIMI offers a twofold benefit: enhancing email security while simultaneously boosting brand visibility right in your customer’s inbox. What is BIMI? BIMI is an innovative email specification that links a verified brand

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Dimitris Kokoutsidis
6 mins0

Understanding SPF, DKIM, and DMARC: The Three Pillars of Email Security

In the interconnected world of the internet, email communication has become as vital as ever, but it’s also become a target for spoofing, phishing, and various other forms of abuse. Email security protocols SPF, DKIM, and DMARC are our digital sentinels guarding against these threats. Let’s break down what each of these acronyms means and

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Dimitris Kokoutsidis
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