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Category: Technology
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Does AI content creation work?
The interest in AI content creation tools like ChatGPT and Jasper has continued to grow as more people consider how these tools can fit into their workflow. So, we’ve resurfaced this experiment we ran in 2021 that explored the maturity of AI-written content at the time. How does it compare to today? Originally published 08/30/2021 […]
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RIP IE 11
On this day, June 15, 2022, Microsoft officially ends support for Internet Explorer desktop applications. IE has been ‘retired’. The news about Internet Explorer might have you thinking, ‘“that was still a thing?” Maybe it brings back fond memories of the early ages of the internet, after all, IE had a monopoly on the browser market for much of […]
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A closer look at DevOps
When most folks talk about trends and topics in technology, they zero in on future-focused automation and enablement tech like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. But, there are more immediate shifts in the landscape that are paving the way for systems modernization and actual organizational evolution. Real change in the enterprise requires significant change in […]
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Launched! MCAD website redesign on Drupal 8
We recently collaborated with the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) to migrate and redesign their website, mcad.edu. The MCAD website was built on the soon-to-be unsupported Drupal 7 platform. The transition to Drupal 8 was an opportunity to showcase their newly defined brand online, create an accessible experience tailored to their audiences, and enable […]
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Building customer trust with responsible data collection
Being digital- and human-focused means we keep our eyes on how people are reacting to technology. One thing we’ve started to put more thought around when working with our clients is how we are collecting and using data that measures performance and drives innovation. Internet users are becoming more aware that websites collect and use […]
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Creating inclusive naming conventions in technology
For years I’ve subscribed to standard naming conventions in software development, like master/slave and blacklist/whitelist, until now. We’re rethinking the language we use for software development Naming is a big part of software development. We use it to organize and understand a codebase and to identify how objects communicate with one another. This means any […]
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Changing how we think about cybersecurity: Creating the attacker’s dilemma
I was at a conference recently at which Tim Crothers delivered the keynote. Tim has worked as a breach investigator for the better part of his career. He joined Target after their 2013 breach and currently leads their cyber security team. I got to hear him flip an information security paradigm on its head. “The defender’s […]
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Why use WordPress?
When it comes to building a new website or migrating an existing website, you have a lot of options. From the content management system to the hosting platform to larger technology decisions about integrations and plugins. And on top of that, who to work with to get it all done right. We’re here to help. […]
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Understanding meltdown and spectre
You’ve probably heard or seen at least a few news stories about the most recent technology vulnerabilities, Meltdown and Spectre. These newly discovered hardware issues are pervasive, complex, and very technical. While specifics continue to be finalized, we wanted to provide two explanations that audiences across the board — from tech pros to non-techs — […]
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Seven steps to learning a new technology
Have you ever had a client say something like, “I love that idea, but can you write it in Ruby?” Your gut drops, and your blood pressure rises. Outside of hearing the Ruby referenced all the time, you know little about it. And you’re supposed to be the tech expert in the room! At the same time, […]