Author: Michael Jennings
Michael wrote his first article for Digitaledge.org in 2015 and now calls himself a “tech cupid.” Proud owner of a weird collection of cocktail ingredients and rings, along with a fascination for AI and algorithms. He loves to write about devices that make our life easier and occasionally about movies. “Would love to witness the Zombie Apocalypse before I die.”- Michael
Comfortable office buildings are a marvel of modern life. You walk into any new office building today and feel how it’s comfortable. Temperature is regulated throughout, there’s little to no air movement (drafts) causing discomfort, and air feels fresh and clean. Yet behind the scenes, there are interconnected systems mediating your comfort and safety simultaneously should something go awry. And oftentimes, these goals don’t play nicely. How Systems Intended for Comfort Compromise Safety? Most office buildings have HVAC systems as a means of heating and cooling that recirculate air in order to stabilize temperatures and avoid using too much energy by…
Keeping corporate data safe has never been easy, but GenAI has turned a chronic headache into a full-blown migraine. Sensitive information now flows from SaaS to IaaS to an LLM prompt in seconds, and yesterday’s perimeter-centric tools simply can’t see it. That’s why security teams are scrambling to adopt AI-native data-security platforms—solutions built from the ground up to discover, classify, and control data at cloud scale. Instead of ranking vendors purely on brand name or marketing claims, this guide shows you how to evaluate them. You’ll learn the five capabilities every platform must deliver, the real-world tiebreakers, current pricing gotchas,…
The DV Lottery photo seems simple, but many entries fail because the image does not follow U.S. visa photo rules. Glasses, facial hair, and hair styling are common trouble spots. This guide explains exactly how these things affect your DV Lottery photo and what is safe (or risky) to do. Quick recap: DV Lottery photo basics DV Lottery photos follow the same standard as U.S. visa photos. In short, your photo must be: In color, with a plain white or off-white background Taken within the last 6 months Showing your full face, directly facing the camera With a neutral expression and…
EcoClean Cleaning Company has launched a new eco-friendly cleaning program for homes across Dubai, and the move is getting strong attention from families who want safer cleaning options. The company designed this program to remove harsh chemicals from everyday cleaning routines. Many Dubai residents face dust, humidity, and indoor air concerns, so the new approach offers a cleaner home without heavy scents or strong chemical residue. EcoClean spent many months testing products, adjusting equipment, and training staff to make sure the program delivers consistent results. The company believes this new step will help families enjoy cleaner homes and healthier living…
Everywhere you look, more and more organizations are adopting a “shift-left testing approach”, moving testing, quality assurance, and validation earlier in the software development lifecycle. Instead of waiting until the end of development to test applications, teams now integrate testing from the initial design and coding phases. This helps them identify defects sooner, shorten delivery cycles, and improve both time-to-market and product quality. One of the biggest challenges in this shift-left movement is test data. To make shift-left effective, companies need test data that is reliable, realistic, and secure. That is why so many are seeking the one test data…
Digital analytics is messier than we care to admit. Worst of all, perhaps, is the assumption that search volume equals user intent. Marketers and data scientists have both used search engine queries as the ultimate proxy for consumer behavior – uprooting this axiom feels uncomfortable. But a recent analysis of the multi-billion-dollar remittance market suggests that when it comes to cross-border finance, our search metrics don’t necessarily map to where the money actually goes. The hidden disparity between search and send A recent study by Ria Money Transfer is what uncovered this “digital gap” in United States money transfers. It…
Success in the business world depends on more than having quality products or loyal customers. The real advantage lies in how well a company understands and uses its data. Smart growth comes from turning information into insight and decisions into measurable results. Business Intelligence (BI) tools are at the heart of this shift, helping companies identify opportunities, track performance, and make better choices across every department. Distributors operate in one of the most dynamic business environments. Supply chains are complex, customer demands change quickly, and small inefficiencies can lead to significant losses. By using data intelligently, distributors can move from…
Digital transformation is no longer a buzzword; it is a survival strategy. Every industry, from finance to retail to manufacturing, now relies on data to make smarter, faster decisions. Yet, the true competitive edge lies not only in collecting data but in understanding it as it happens. Real-time insight allows organizations to respond immediately, adapt faster, and deliver better customer experiences. This is where streaming data becomes the silent engine driving modern innovation. The Shift from Static to Dynamic Data For decades, businesses have relied on traditional data pipelines that gather, store, and process information in batches. This approach worked…
Data-driven players are those who base their choices on actual data rather than emotions or conjecture. Every action they do, including trade, case opening, economy management, and gameplay, is guided by statistics, trends, and quantifiable outcomes. To determine their next course of action, they examine damage charts, ROI trends, price histories, opponent economy cycles, and even their own performance heatmaps rather than depending solely on intuition. These players have one fundamental characteristic in common, regardless of the area of the CS2 ecosystem they concentrate on. Because they constantly advance or make money via analysis, tracking, and well-considered choices rather than…
Players own CS2 items for different reasons. Some want to show off their inventory, others are just enjoying their hobby, but a significant number are hustlers aiming to make some cash. To maximize your earnings from case openings, you need to understand the fundamentals and strategies used by professional traders. In this article, we’ll explore CS2 case openings and their profitability. Let’s get started! An Introduction to CS2 Case Openings Many CS2 players believe they understand what case openings are and how they work. Before we dive into the profitability aspect, it’s important to first grasp the fundamentals: What Are…