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Link! Like! LoveLive! SPECIAL STAFF INTERVIEW

[This interview was published online on the G's Channel website, and is print in the Link! Like! LoveLive! FIRST FAN BOOK, released Dec 27, 2023.]

The Hasunosora Jogakuin School Idol Club is a group of virtual school idols that made their striking debut in April this year. How did their fan engagement app “Link! Like! LoveLive!” come about? Fujimoto Yoshihiro and Sato Kazuki discuss the app’s origin and what they think about the project.

It’s all about enjoying Love Live!—! The untold story behind the birth of the fan engagement app LLLL

—The smartphone app “Link! Like! LoveLive!” (which we’ll refer to as “LLLL”), celebrated its six-month anniversary in November. Let’s look back on the past six months and discuss the birth of LLLL. To start us off, could you two tell us about your roles in developing this app?

Sato: I’m Sato Kazuki from CERTIA, a producer for this app. I’ve worked for game companies as a planner and director, and now I’m a self-directed game producer. From arcade games to consumer software to apps, my path has involved a variety of media. I’ve been following Love Live! as a fan since the µ’s era, and became a producer for Hasunosora’s game after being consulted for a Love Live! app where the members stream.

Fujimoto: I’m Fujimoto Yoshihiro from Bandai Namco Filmworks, and I’m also a producer for LLLL. I started with the desire to make a Love Live! smartphone game.

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—LLLL’s official start of service was May 20, 2023, but I heard that the road there was quite long. Could you talk about that?

Fujimoto: If we want to start from when development began…. we’ll have to go back to 5 years ago.

Sato: A big part of the appeal of Love Live! comes from these school idols being independent and putting their souls into it as a club activity, so there is a certain kind of enjoyment and emotional payoff from supporting them.

If you insert a “player” who can essentially play god into this, it inevitably feels like a mismatch. Then wouldn’t it be great to turn that idea on its head and instead have an app where you support these independent idols? And streaming would be a great match for that. As we worked out this concept where you cheer on the members as just another fan, this “school idol fan engagement app” took form.

—What led up to integrating motion capture into the app?

Sato: From the very beginning, we had decided that virtual concerts and streams would use 3D models. The development team already had the know-how for streaming with 3D models, so of course we were going to use them.

The key idea is to have the virtual concerts, live streams, and story intimately linked to make the entire experience real-time, so we decided it would be best to have them appear in the same form in both the streams and the activity log (story), which is why the story also uses 3D models. The visuals should be precisely linked so we carefully animated the story with 3D models.

Fujimoto: It is quite rare for the cast to also do motion capture, but it was necessary to realize the vision that Sato-san has described. Yes, it would technically be doable to have the cast only voice the characters and instead have actors do the motion capture, but that would be a lot less palatable.

Sato: It certainly feels a lot more real when the cast is both voicing and moving their characters. The fact that this project is a part of the Love Live! series helped a lot in being able to implement this. The cast loves Love Live!, and it’s because of how much the project staff and cast members put into this that we could make it a reality.

—As an example of this hard work: the cast had intense training on motion and talking, with lessons and rehearsals starting about a year before the app was released.

Sato: In both the live streams and virtual concerts, the cast do the motion capture, in real-time too! Even now, this fact isn’t well-known, or rather, it seems like there are a lot of people who think “No way they go that far!”. Yes, the cast do it themselves!

—So why does doing it in real-time make it good?

Sato: What a pointed question! (laughs)

Fujimoto: What’s important depends on what you value. What we’re aiming for is the feeling of a real concert.

Sato: Putting it concisely, the feeling that it’s live is very important to LLLL. It seems to me that the feeling of being live has recently been highly valued, not just in concerts but in the entertainment industry as a whole. We can look back on works of the past whenever we want through subscription services and the like, so following something now has its own appeal that can evoke a certain zeal. Bearing witness to this moment in history is now viewed as being more significant than it used to be. That’s why we maximize that feeling of being live by having the cast do the motion capture and by streaming in real-time. We felt that those two points are essential.

—So rather than just being parts of the concept, these are essential to the project.

Sato: At one point, we considered doing only the talk and MC in real-time, while having the performance part be recorded. But because we want to get at the heart of the pleasure of having it be real-time, we couldn’t make that compromise.

Actually, the cast do occasionally hit the wrong notes or mess up their dance formations, but these are little things that signal that it’s live—in fact, such happenings can increase how real it feels, which can make the performance feel special if you approach it with the right mindset.

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—Can I ask about the Fes×LIVE production, like the camerawork, lighting, and outfits? It feels like the production value goes even higher every time.

Fujimoto: I think that’s probably because, just like how the Hasunosora members are growing, the staff is as well, going further each time after saying things like “For the next performance, I want more of this!”.

Sato: Things like flying over the stage or swapping outfits in the instant that the lighting changes—we won’t do those. A core principle is that we aim for a production that matches what school idols would do and constrain ourselves to portray what’s possible in reality.

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—The story following school idols at a school steeped in tradition—that’s a new challenge, too.

Sato: We had certain reasons for setting this at a school with a long history—so long that this year is the 103rd. There’s this common image of streamers debuting as no-names, and then working their way up to become more popular. But if Hasunosora were like that, the fact that there would be a lot of fans from the beginning would make it very unrealistic. After all, there’s no way your average rookie streamer could be like “This is my first stream!” and yet have 5000 viewers. (laughs)

We thought hard about how to resolve this in a way that makes sense. Then, we figured out that it would work to have a tradition-laden school that was already a “powerhouse”. So in the end, we made it a point to have the school be a powerhouse with a history of having won Love Live! before.

—So the school already had fans following it, with high expectations for the new school idols: Kaho and the other first years.

Sato: Yeah, it’s meant to be like one of those schools that are regular contenders at Koshien, the national high school baseball championship.

—The world-building is done so thoroughly that such an answer could be arrived at pretty quickly.

Sato: We consulted with many people, starting with the writer team, about implementing the concepts that we mentioned before—having the cast do motion capture to maximize the live feeling, and doing the streams in real-time.

In the beginning, there was a lot of resistance to the idea of trying to successfully operate an app while constructing the story and streams such that there would be no contradictions between them. If you do streams in real-time, such contradictions can certainly arise—you have to work out the setting in quite a lot of detail, and even then, things can happen that are impossible to predict.

But my thinking was always that this is doable if we adjust how often we synchronize the story and streams. I think it’s impossible to stream every day and release a new story every day. But on the other side of the spectrum, if we were to write a year’s worth of story ahead of time, and then do however many streams within that year, that would certainly be doable.

Following that line of thought, in the early stages, we had a lot of discussion about how often we could do streams, searching for the limit of what would be possible to implement. As a compromise, we arrived at the system of fully synchronizing once a month. For each month, we can keep the setting relatively flexible, not setting everything precisely in stone until the month is over. We thought that a monthly frequency should make it possible to both maintain the charm of the story and implement streams.

But right now we’re streaming three times a week, so there end up being a lot of things like “they shouldn’t know this yet” or “this event hasn’t happened yet”. It feels like putting together a complicated puzzle.

Fujimoto: There’s one aspect that we haven’t made clear before—I don’t think there are many people that have realized it. It’s that the talk streams are the furthest along in the timeline, while the story shows what has already happened. It’s not that the story happens on the day that we update it, but rather that the story describes what happened up to that day. People who have realized this have probably read quite closely.

Sato: That’s why it’s called the “activity log”. The With×MEETS serve the important role of synchronization between what happened in the activity log—the world of the story—with reality, so we carefully prepare for them each time.

—That makes sense! One nice thing is that if you keep up with the With×MEETS in real-time, then watch the Fes×LIVE, it feels like keeping up paid off—”Good thing I watched the With×MEETS!”.

Fujimoto: It would be great if our efforts got through to everyone enjoying LLLL.

—If you set things up that carefully, it must be difficult when irregularities happen. In August, several cast members had to take a break to recover from COVID-19, causing many With×MEETS to be canceled. How did you deal with that?

Sato: The silver lining of that period was that it avoided the most critical timing. If that had been off by even a week… it might not have been possible to recover from that. This project always has this feeling of tension, because there is no redoing things.

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Tackling the Love Live! Local Qualifiers! The culmination of the story put viewers on the edges of their seats!!

—On how people have reacted to LLLL: was there anything that went exactly as planned, and on the other hand, was there anything that defied your expectations?

Fujimoto: To bring up a recent event, the Love Live! Local Qualifiers in October very much stood out. There was tension all around—even I was nervous about how it would go. The feeling that “these girls really are going to take on this challenge, at this very moment”. It was like watching the championship of the World Baseball Classic… Well, maybe that’s an overstatement, but an atmosphere similar to that. I’m really happy that we managed to create such an atmosphere with the cast and everyone who participated as a user.

Sato: Not just in sports, but also in the world of anime or fiction, there is definitely a certain excitement that arises when you “witness” something. Bearing witness to the moment that “drama” is born produces an impulse, something that hits deep. This is not something that can be produced in an instant. Rather, such an overwhelming concentration of passion can come about only because so much has happened up to that point.

That’s why, aiming for “that moment”, we first have people experience the Hasunosora members’ existence and reality day after day. After having connected with the members and viscerally felt the sense of being in sync with their “now”, something new will be born…

The closest we’ve gotten to an atmosphere of tension that’s as close as possible to the real thing is what Fujimoto-san just mentioned, the Love Live! Local Qualifiers. I think part of why that was such an “incredible” event was the weight of everything that happened in the Love Live! series up to that point.

—Is there anything else from the fans’ reactions and the like that was unexpected?

Fujimoto: For the talk streams, we have a system where everyone can write comments in real-time. Some users go all in on the setting and act as if they’re in that world.

Sato: The characters are not aware that their everyday lives can be observed in the story, so these users adhere to the rule of not talking about anything that’s only depicted in the story, commenting as if they don’t know what happened there. And if you do that, your comment might get read. So you really can be a participant in the performance. We were surprised at just how many people were earnestly participating like that.

—It’s like making a fan work in real-time, or rather, it’s like playing a session of a tabletop RPG.

Sato: I think what we’re doing here is very much like a game. It’s the “role-playing” of a tabletop RPG taken to an extreme, a pillar of a certain kind of “game”, or maybe more like a participatory form of entertainment.

—Oh, I see! It’s as if we’ve returned to the classic reader participation projects of Dengeki G’s magazine, which is kind of touching.

[Translator’s note: Love Live! originated from Sunrise collaborating with the Dengeki G’s magazine editorial department, bringing Lantis in for music.]

Sato: Yes, indeed. In the era of magazine participatory projects, the back-and-forth would have several months in between. In comparison, a real-time system makes it easier to participate, which I think is a significant and useful advancement. For now, in the first year, it feels like we’ve been grasping in the dark while trying to do the best with what we have. But we’re thinking about how best to adjust the frequency and volume of activities from here on.

Fujimoto: Also, the users have largely figured out all the hints we cooked in!

Sato: They’ve been looking in quite some detail. (laughs) Our cooking has paid off.

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—Is there any challenge that LLLL is taking on anew?

Sato: Going back to what I said at the beginning, I was a huge fan of µ’s, so I started by trying to analyze and put into words just what made me so attracted to, so crazy about them.

A big part of the charm was that it involved youth and a club activity, so by following their story and cheering them on, you could vicariously re-live the passion of those three years in high school. So I wanted to make it so that you could re-live that experience of youth in depth.

My goal is to have it feel so overwhelmingly real—through LLLL’s real-time nature—that you can unwittingly delude yourself into the sense that you’re re-living your high school years.

Fujimoto: If we’re talking about a new challenge, maybe it’d be good to touch on how frequent the interactions are.

For example, let’s consider a one-cour anime. No matter how much you’d like to keep watching it, it ends after three months. Even if it turns out there’s a continuation, you’ll have to wait before you can watch that.

In contrast, if we turn to virtual content, people are streaming three times a week on YouTube. In that vein, what we’re aiming for with this project is this: you can follow this group you like throughout that limited time between matriculation and graduation, and during that time they’ll always be there for you to meet.

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—Some people are expecting an anime as one of the future mixed-media developments. To put it bluntly, what do you think about that?

Sato: What we are doing right now with Hasunosora would not work outside the structure of an app. As mentioned before, it’s not quite a tabletop RPG but rather a participatory form of entertainment, and it’s that structure that allows fans to experience the true spirit of the Hasunosora Jogakuin School Idol Club.

—So for now, we should experience it through the streams in the app! Is that what you’re saying?

Fujimoto: Exactly. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that LLLL is a project to make you fall for these girls throughout their streams—that’s how much effort we’re putting into it.

Sato: Starting LLLL by going through the story and then participating in the With×MEETS streams might be more common, but you can also start enjoying it in a novel way by just jumping into the latest With×MEETS stream. The members’ engagement with the comments has been especially noticeable in the most recent streams—it feels like a symbiotic relationship.

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—Finally, a word for those who are looking forward to the project’s future.

Sato: I can confidently say that LLLL is a new experience made possible because of the times we live in. Because of that, it is very high-context, so it’s hard to explain how it will make you feel or what kind of game it is—you must play it to understand. We are very aware of how much of a hurdle this is, and how it might be difficult to get a grasp on if you start later.

But if you’re willing to take that first step into the world of LLLL, we promise to bring you content that is worth following. So to those reading this interview: please do consider trying it out once, even if it’s with a window-shopping mindset.

Fujimoto: Hasunosora’s story can only happen because of everyone watching. We hope you’ll keep supporting us!

Sato: We’ve prepared plenty of tricks up our sleeves for the end of the school year in March, so please look forward to it!

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Translation: ramen Translation check: xIceArcher Various suggestions: Yahallo, Yujacha, zura

#love live!#translation #hasunosora #link! like! lovelive!

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mariacallous · 7 months

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Sam Altman, who as CEO of OpenAI gave the world ChatGPT and became one of the most influential people in technology, has departed the company after losing the confidence of its board.

A company statement says that a review “concluded that he was not consistently candid in his communications with the board, hindering its ability to exercise its responsibilities.” Mira Murati, previously OpenAI’s chief technology officer, was appointed interim CEO while OpenAI searches for a full-time replacement, the statement says.

Altman did not respond to a request for comment. OpenAI declined to comment.

The announcement said that Greg Brockman, who cofounded OpenAI with Altman alongside leading names in AI and technology including Elon Musk, would also step down from his role as chair of the company’s board.

No reason was given for Brockman’s change in position but he announced that he had resigned from the company several hours after the company's statement. He shared an email sent to OpenAI staff on X. “I’m super proud of what we’ve all built since starting in my apartment 8 years ago," the email said. "We’ve been through tough and great times together, accomplishing so much despite all the reasons it should have been impossible. But based on today’s news, I quit.”

An investor in OpenAI who spoke anonymously because they did not have full details of the board's concerns said its statement suggested the gravity of Altman's alleged lack of candor was significant and it's possible the changeover could lead to employees heading elsewhere. OpenAI and AI rivals such as Google and Meta have intensified their competition for AI talent since ChatGPT's debut last year.

The surprising capabilities of ChatGPT, such as solving complex puzzles and handling questions that appear to require human-like reasoning, stunned AI researchers, amazed the public, and triggered an arms race among big tech companies to build more powerful AI. The bot’s success turned Altman into a tech celebrity, consulted by world leaders on the future path of AI technology.

Altman appeared yesterday at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco, telling hundreds of business and government leaders that AI systems could solve humanity's most-pressing problems if their development were pursued responsibly.

“We're on a path to self-destruction as a species right now,” he said, sitting alongside executives from Meta and Google. “We need new technology if we want to flourish for tens, hundreds of thousands, and millions of years more.”

Altman acknowledged that success wasn’t certain, but he expressed confidence that AI would ultimately be beneficial, describing the technology as his life's work, from childhood. “This will be the most transformative and beneficial technology humanity has yet invented,” he said.

OpenAI was founded in 2015 as a nonprofit focused on safely developing AI more intelligent than humans. It was funded by Musk and others, including Peter Thiel and LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman.

OpenAI became a for-profit company in 2019, as the cost of building and training advanced AI became challenging. It struck a partnership with Microsoft in 2019 that saw the software giant invest a billion dollars and provide cloud computing power for training OpenAI’s algorithms. This year Microsoft agreed to invest a further $10 billion into OpenAI.

OpenAI developed a number of cutting-edge AI projects in the years after its creation, but the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022 quickly turned the company into one of the most important businesses on earth.

Microsoft was given a brief heads up about OpenAI's announcement of management changes today, according to a person familiar with the matter speaking on the condition of anonymity. They declined to say what Microsoft was told about the OpenAI board's justifications.

Microsoft later posted a statement from CEO Satya Nadella saying that the company is committed to its partnership with OpenAI and to Murati and her team. “Together, we will continue to deliver the meaningful benefits of this technology to the world,” Nadella's statement says.

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randomberlinchick · 2 years

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random story: that time i learned all about corporate waste

The last job I had in the US before I moved back to Europe was as a Communications Manager for a firm in DC that will remain nameless. I don’t think I signed an NDA, but just to be on the safe side . . .

In any case, I was called into the CEO’s office one morning to discuss a project problem. The company had been paying a consulting firm $40,000/month to develop their strategic plan, and this arrangement had been going on for 18 months. That’s right, these two consultants had racked up $720,000 by the time I got the call from the CEO.

Apparently my company had finally decided that they were wasting their money and had fired the consultants. They gave me all of the materials the consultants had collected/generated and instructed me to deliver a strategic plan (for a global organization) within a week.

At the time, I had a graphic design intern who was a very bright kid. I grabbed him, took him to lunch and explained the situation. I told him that I would work on the content, but that I needed a simple design that would help strengthen the message. He had some great ideas, and after lunch, we went back to our respective desks and got busy. By the end of the day, I essentially had the content. The consultants had clearly had it too after about a month or so — but hey if you were getting paid $40,000/month for some bullshit, you may have also dragged the process out a bit.

I brought the text to my intern and by the next day we basically had the finished product. Knowing my company as I did, I knew that it would have been embarrassing for the big guys (the CEO and the COO), if my intern and I had presented the completed project the day after getting the assignment. So I stalled. I told the bosses that my intern and I needed inspiration outside of the office, so every afternoon we left the office for a few hours. In fact, I took the kid to museums and out for ice cream, and he taught me how to use my camera by taking photos of the White House, and so it went. Fun times!

Finally, the day before the deadline, we went to the CEO and the COO with what we called a “draft”. My intern had rightfully suggested that we give them some stuff that they could improve. They would need to feel “useful”, particularly given how much money they had wasted. So we made some minor adjustments (to our perfect text and design) hoping that they would take the opportunity to “improve” our efforts. This, of course, worked like a charm . . . especially as we were nudging them a bit to get them where we wanted them to go: Intern to me, “Hmmm . . . on second thought Rando, perhaps we should move this here and change the graphic here.” Me to the CEO and the COO, “Maybe Intern, what do you two think?” Satisfied that their opinions were still needed and obviously useful, my intern and I were sent off to make the final “corrections”. The project was was delivered the next day — on time — and sent to the print shop.

When the final copies of the strategic plan were delivered to staff around the world, each one went out with a cover letter from the CEO. In the letter, I was even thanked for my “contribution”. My intern remained nameless and referred to as “my team”. Neither the consultants nor the $720,000 were mentioned in the letter, but I made sure that everyone whose budget was being cut knew why. Yes, DNA tests reveal that I am 100% that bitch.

So that’s one of the best examples of corporate waste that I have: $720,000 to consultants for some shit they could have delivered in a month. Perhaps more importantly, shouldn’t a company be able to write its own strategic plan without having to hire consultants*? I left before the lawsuit was resolved, but having no dogs in that fight, I didn’t give a fuck anyway.

*Would David Graeber call that a Bullshit Job?

#work #consulting #corporate waste #greed #getting shit done #shout out to my girl lizzo #bullshit jobs #david graeber

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superoneandreaschristensen · 2 years

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Andreas Christensen's SuperOne And Gaming Are About To Be The New Center Of The Internet

As SuperOne's Founder Andreas Christensen once stated: Gaming is so much more than just the game — and massive growth is on the horizon for those who create the full experience!

By having a mobile gaming platform as the centerpiece of its product offering, SuperOne could really not be entering the sector at a better time. Just in the same way that search engines, mobile phones, and social networks have seized the initiative at different times this century to dominate technology, now is the time for gaming to be at the center of the internet.

Or at least those are the views of Michael Wolf, co-founder and chief executive of consulting firm Activate Inc, whose views have been widely reported across mainstream media, such as the Wall Street Journal, and on multiple tech blogs. Before taking a deeper look at Activate’s findings, let’s consider the circumstantial evidence.

Gaming has of late become a social pursuit, and even a socially acceptable one given the constraints imposed on people by the coronavirus pandemic. You can’t be much more socially distanced than when you’re alone in your bedroom playing FIFA against your best buddy from across town.

Truly, you’re never alone in a game; streaming platforms like Twitch allow you to share your personal ups and downs on League of Legends. Committed gamers are no-longer pasty-faced loners prone to acne with no real friends at school. Even the cool kids do it now.

Transcending the barriers

And your favorite gaming platform is, of course, transcending the barriers of what we formerly considered a game to comprise. Many have already completed the transformation into digital hubs that offer people an array of services once only possible in real life.

No wonder the overall time spent gaming has risen by 29% since March — and it can’t all be put down to pandemic restrictions. Here’s the angle that’s so prescient from a SuperOne perspective:

“People are increasingly using gaming platforms to view virtual concerts, for messaging, gambling, dating and even virtual celebrations of weddings and birthdays,”

SuperOne too is also keen to use the game as only the start of the journey of engagement with its gamers, with a number of other projects in development such as social media, travel solutions, and financial services. Andreas Christensen sees endless potential and applications for SuperOne's platform. As he said, it's about more than just the game - It's about the total package.

Activate predicts the consumer gaming industry will reach a value of $198 billion by 2024, not including sales from hardware and devices, augmented reality, virtual reality, and advertising.

Gaming as a subscription service

An industry that once simply sold individual games now frequently monetizes its products through the subscription-as-a-service model — Alphabet, Google, Apple, and Amazon are all at it, competing hard for market share against Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft.

Research conducted by Activate found:

58% of gamers use or intend to use gaming subscription services

38% use or intend to use cloud gaming services

Most new users of VR headsets are buying them for gaming

It also made this bold prediction: that spending in the United States on AR and VR gaming will rise eightfold between now and 2024 to an annual $19.8 billion Gaming is also predicted to connect industries with a wave of mergers and acquisitions involving gaming and tech companies.

Andreas Christensen's Hunt for the ‘Super Users

Activate’s next forecast is music to the ears of Andreas Christensen, which is leading the expansion of SuperOne. “With increased competition, technology and media, companies must pay more attention to ‘super users,’ or the highest-engaged customers, who tend to skew younger, wealthier and more educated.”

Superusers typically:

Make up less than 25% of all consumers

Spend 1.5 times more time-consuming media than other users

Spend 3.5 times more on media purchases

These are the people all companies in gaming, big and small, need to capture for maximum reach. The way SuperOne will do, will be by having a massive sales force in place — 100,000 “Genesis Community” affiliate marketing professionals who will be incentivized to locate gamers and send them gaming credits.

Interestingly, Activate has also looked at fan engagement within sport, a massively important area of SuperOne’s growth strategy given.

(Many SuperOne games will be sports-focused, and the platform is built to leverage the partisan nature of sport.)

The rise of sports betting

Activate believes fan engagement with sports will be more “influenced by content consumed via virtual reality, live-streamed group watching, and interactive sports betting.”

It continues: “Sports betting will begin to function like financial trading, including with real-time trading, pooled institutional money, and media coverage.” (Some of this is already happening in more mature online betting markets like the UK).

“The amount wagered through sports betting in the US will reach $189 billion a year by 2024.” Finally, the gradual reduction of third-party cookies-tracking will transform the digital advertising industry, directly benefiting Facebook, Google, and Amazon who own so much of the customer data other companies seek. Not that it will pose any kind of a problem for SuperOne.

Far from it. SuperOne, by building its own network in advance of the game launch will have easy access to the first-party user data provided by its affiliate partners, and, by extension, its gamers too.

#SuperOne Andreas Christensen #SuperOne #andreas christensen

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Dallas County mulling new $5 billion jail complex

An advisory panel formed to study the Lew Sterrett Justice Center has delivered a sobering assessment of the county’s aging jail and courthouse complex.

Deficiencies in the buildings are so widespread that it makes better sense to build an entire new complex rather than renovate the existing one, the Jail Facilities Advisory Committee recommended.

Though Dallas County commissioners didn’t formally vote on the recommendation, they expressed strong willingness to consider it.

An outside consultant assisting the panel estimated the project could cost an eye-popping $5 billion or more in 2032, two years before it would open.

It may be that the time has come to take up this project.

But if county officials expect any buy-in from county taxpayers, they must first rebuild public trust.

Trust lost after two failed state jail inspections in 2021 and 2022.

And trust lost more recently in the county’s botched rollout in May 2023 of new criminal case management software.

Conversion to that new system has been so bungled that it has contributed to an unnecessary rise in the jail population as inmates wait for their cases to be processed.

Many inmates have been locked up longer than they should be and even some beyond their release dates.

Despite this chaos, the advisory panel unanimously recommended to the commissioners’ Facilities Management Committee that the county move out of the current Frank Crowley Courts Building and adjacent three-tower jail complex and into a newly constructed campus on a completely different site.

The current jail buildings are either outdated in their design, in disrepair or too small to efficiently house the number and types of inmates being held, particularly the growing number of mentally ill, Brad Sassatelli, senior vice president of CGL Companies, told commissioners.

Among the most glaring problems, Sassatelli said, is the lack of space.

To conform with industry best practices, the jail buildings should contain 3.3 million square feet, but they only total about half of that, he said.

The old West Tower and intake facility are in the worst shape, he added.

The advisory panel recommended that the county also begin exploring sale and lease options for the current complex along North Riverfront Boulevard.

Originally considered unattractive real estate, that area now is a gateway to downtown with some of the best views around.

That could mean big dollar signs for the county and a way to defray some of those high project costs.

Transparency with the public during the planning process “should be a top priority” for county officials, the panel rightly noted.

But that’s not all.

While the jail is back in compliance with state jail standards and the county says its software problems will soon be fixed, officials must still restore public confidence that any new complex would not face the same problems the current one has.

We Recommend

You can cast your ballot early for the 2024 primary runoffs through Friday.

Remember that you are allowed to vote in the runoff only for the party primary in which you voted in February or March.

But if you didn’t vote then, you can cast your ballot in the Democratic or Republican runoff.

Below we summarize our recommendations for several races in

North Texas.

Dallas County Sheriff

Marian Brown

Incumbent Marian Brown, first elected in 2018, has well-managed the challenges of her position, including the pandemic.

Although we previously raised concerns about her leadership after the Dallas County jail system failed two annual state inspections, she corrected those lapses and the county is again compliant.

Brown faces a challenge from her predecessor, Lupe Valdez.

We don’t dismiss Valdez’s allegations of low employee morale at the sheriff’s department, but Valdez lacks a current understanding of the department.

ELECTIONS ’24 DALLAS COUNTY

Current, former sheriffs facing off

Brown, Valdez emerge from crowded field after March Democratic primary vote

The incumbent Dallas County sheriff and her predecessor will go toe to toe in the runoff election Tuesday in a hotly contested race for the county’s top law enforcement official.

Sheriff Marian Brown is running to keep her post, while Lupe Valdez — who served as sheriff from 2005 until she stepped down to run for governor and endorsed Brown as her replacement in 2017 — is vying for a political comeback.

Brown and Valdez split the vote, 42% and 37.67%, respectively, in the crowded Democratic primary in March.

With no Republican on the ballot, the winner will run unopposed in the November general election.

Valdez’s campaign spokesperson, Mike Hendrix, said her camp is confident Dallas County voters understand what’s at stake in the sheriff’s race: control and oversight of the county’s law enforcement agency and jail for the next four years.

“Sheriff Brown’s mismanagement is causing Dallas County inmates and deputies to be put in danger as well as our own law-abiding citizens here in Dallas County,” Hendrix said. “Our campaign feels that enough Democratic voters will vote to bring Lupe back to fix the many issues that Sheriff Brown has created.”

The Dallas County jail has come under scrutiny in recent years, faced with staffing shortages, payroll problems and the effects of a bungled new criminal court database that has left some inmates languishing in cells.

Earlier this year, a man who alleged he was illegally jailed for two months beyond his sentence settled his federal lawsuit against the county for $100,000, according to public records.

The botched software is a county court system, not a jail system, Brown said in a written statement to The Dallas Morning News .

Valdez’s campaign also faulted Brown for blundering state jail inspections.

The jail failed in 2021 and 2022 under Brown’s leadership, steering the sheriff’s department through the COVID-19 pandemic, according to media reports.

The jail passed in 2023.

Brown said the jail’s latest inspection, which it also passed, refutes allegations of poor jail conditions and the “continued efforts to perpetuate the myth of conditions in the jail.”

“The people are smart,” Brown said. “They know fact from fiction. It’s time to let them decide.”

Valdez and Brown have history: Brown was Valdez’s third-in-command.

Valdez was elected in 2004 and credited with starting a blue wave that firmly cemented Democratic Party control of Dallas County.

After being reelected three times and becoming one of the most popular Democrats in North Texas, she resigned to run for governor.

Brown was appointed by the county commissioners as interim sheriff to fill the vacancy. Brown is the first Black woman to hold the position.

Valdez won the 2018 Democratic nomination for governor in a narrow runoff, making history as the first Hispanic woman and first openly gay person to win a major party’s gubernatorial nomination in the state.

She lost in the general election to incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott.

Valdez said she was encouraged by elected, business and community leaders to make a political comeback and run for a possible fifth term.

Her platform includes boosting morale among jailers and deputies and addressing technical issues that she says have led to a rise in the jail population.

Brown’s campaign website reads: “Every day, I am focused on making Dallas County safer, and on running an efficient, effective office.”

Early voting in the local and statewide runoff elections ends Friday.

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How to Become an RPA Developer in 2024?

Have you ordered a product online, received a shipping notification via email, or perhaps filled out a job application online? If so, you’ve been exposed to the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technology.

Now that you have an idea of what RPA is, you may be wondering what type of career path is available to someone interested in this intriguing and rewarding field.

What Is An RPA Developer?

How to become an RPA developer is a big question that we need to understand the meaning of RPA. An RPA developer is someone who works cross-functionally with business operations and business analysts to create and optimize workflow processes this is a relatively new career path, and many organizations’ formal titles for RPA developers differ Other similar positions may use titles like Process Designer or Automation Architect.

But no matter the title, the role of a successful RPA developer requires specific skills and best practices like documentation and planning To automate a business process, an RPA developer will be required to create workflow diagrams and strategically document the process before implementation.

While the responsibilities of an RPA developer may vary, someone in this role is typically in charge of designing and managing workflow automation projects you may be responsible for testing or bug fixes, and some of the coding skills are important as well To be successful in the role of RPA developer, you must have the ability to navigate various appropriate technologies, such as UiPath or Automation Anywhere.

What are the benefits of RPA?

RPA has various benefits based on improving the efficiency of a business, There are some of these benefits include the following:

High-quality services with better customer service and accuracy

Speed of process completion

Flexibility in business resources

Improvement in business efficiency due to auditing and digitizing of business data

Reduction in the cost of manual labor so that it helps complete redundant tasks that were earlier done by humans

Increase in the productivity of employees

RPA Developer Roles and Responsibilities

RPA Developers help in designing, developing, and implementing RPA systems using tools such as Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, UI Automation, etc and They also help in setting up and analyzing automated business tasks.

There are some roles and responsibilities of RPA professionals are as follows:

Designing automation based on the operational requirements of a company

Using any RPA tool to code and resolve issues related to automation

Reviewing the design and the code of automation

Providing gained expertise during system development and integration

Configuring automation using RPA tools

Documenting the entire process of automation

RPA Developer Jobs

There are various jobs available for RPA Developers in the IT industry and Some of the most demanding jobs include:

RPA Administrator

RPA Consultant

RPA Engineer

RPA Business Analyst

Desirable Skills for RPA Developers

Now that you know what an RPA developer is and what their duties look like, it’s time to investigate which skills are essential for success in this domain A few of the most important skills are outlined below.

Strategic Planning Skills:- Planning is imperative for success in this role Setting design goals or initiatives for your RPA project and mapping out workflow will allow for an easier implementation.

Strong Analytical Skills: You will need to be able to analyze a process and provide improvement recommendations A key benefit of adopting RPA is its ability to improve workflow, and as an RPA developer, you are responsible for managing the technology that does just that: improves workflow.

Problem-solving skills: Automation does not always go smoothly the first time aroundMistakes happen, and bugs will pop up We already mentioned that you may be responsible for testing and bug fixes also The ability to debug a robot will come in handy, saving you time and stress as you handle any crisis that comes along.

Understanding of Programming Languages: You must have experience and thorough knowledge of programming languages such as C/C++, Python, Ruby, and Java (to name a few!).

Future of RPA

Robotic Process Automation isn’t going away; in fact, Forrester estimates that by 2021, the RPA market will reach $2.9 billion and Industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, and retail are adopting RPA to automate tasks such as claims processing, inventory management, and invoice generation also RPA is continuing to advance and improve the processes of those who properly employ it.

The better that RPA gets, the more companies and organizations will eagerly adopt it, creating the need for even more RPA professionals, So what does that mean for the IT workforce? An increase in hiring, specifically those with RPA in their skill set and A career in RPA also comes with an attractive salary. According to Indeed, the average salary for an RPA developer ranges from $97,166 to $141,261 also because this is still a fairly new industry, strong RPA skills are hard to find and highly valued!

How to Get RPA Certified

RPA course and Automation Anywhere certification courses are a great way to sharpen your skills and If you consider yourself more of an RPA beginner, we have a course for you too also Introduction to RPA gives learners an overview of RPA concepts, RPA tools, and workflows used in intelligent automation, and steps for implementing RPA in different segments of the enterprise, So these courses are sure to help you get started on your journey to becoming an RPA developer.

Conclusion

One of the best btech college in Jaipur Rajasthan which is Arya College of Engineering & I.T. has many courses like this. Put, RPA allows for the configuration of software “robots” to capture data and perform routine tasks ranging from automated emails to streamlining process flows or business operations. Not only is RPA simple to employ, it provides several benefits such as an increase in efficiency and improved customer service.

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Uncovering Excellence: Top Software Development Companies in Mumbai

Software companies are really important in the computing world, offering various products and services. We've put together a list of the best software development companies in Mumbai to help you find what you're looking for.

These companies make money in different ways like selling software licenses, offering maintenance, subscription fees, and support services. With cloud technology, it's now easier for customers to use software over the internet by paying a subscription fee. If you're looking for good software development companies in Mumbai, you're in the right place!

Our list includes local firms and top global companies in Mumbai. We give you all the info you need to make a smart choice and find the best partner to bring your ideas to life. We looked into each company's clients, portfolio, how open they are about their services, how long they take to develop an app, and their prices. We also checked out what clients and employees say about them.

Here's a quick overview of the companies on our list:

Softlabs Group is a leading software company in India since 2003. They offer creative and technical solutions to meet the IT needs of businesses of all sizes. They're known for their reliability and are highly rated by customers on various platforms. They specialize in custom software, blockchain, mobile apps, and more, using the latest technologies like .Net, Python, and Angular JS.

Brainvire Infotech Inc. works with big companies and startups, providing IT solutions and services. They're known for their customer-focused approach and high ratings on customer platforms. Their services include cloud services, mobile and web development, blockchain, and eCommerce, with expertise in .Net, PHP, Magento, and more.

PixelCrayons is an award-winning company with a great track record in software development, including web and mobile apps, eCommerce, and blockchain. They have a 97% client-retention rate and use agile development processes. Their tech expertise includes React Native, Xamarin, and Flutter.

ScienceSoft has been offering IT consulting and software services since 1989, serving clients worldwide. They have a big team and a wide range of services, from software development to cybersecurity. They have a strong portfolio across various industries.

ValueCoders has top-tier software engineers working on software engineering, dedicated teams, QA & testing, and AI & ML. With 19+ years of experience, they have satisfied over 25,000 customers.

We hope this list helps you find the right software development company in Mumbai for your project. Each company is a leader in its field, offering a range of services and expertise.

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The advantages of sustainable farming and the methods involved

We are a Sustainability Reporting Consultant, A concerted effort is being made to modernize the agriculture sector, and the secret to sustainability is data-driven weather information. Farming decision-making has always been challenging to manage because there are so many restricting elements outside a farmer's control. The most important of these is the actual weather. We are using the availability of big data to assist in the evolution of contemporary agriculture so that it depends less on human labor and more on data-driven analysis. We realize that, as the world's population continues to rise and pressure on the agriculture sector intensifies, it is unrealistic to rely just on instinct and antiquated equipment. The Weather Company is committed to increasing food production while lowering its adverse effects on the environment and keeping operational expenses to a minimum.

As a Sustainability Reporting Consultant In Dubai, we are, therefore, creating agricultural solutions that rely on AI-driven insights, predictive analytics, and automated data collection as the cornerstone of sustainable agriculture. According to the idea of sustainable agriculture, people are involved in the agricultural sector in various capacities. We'll look at how we got here and why adopting contemporary farming methods is the right course of action for the planet's prosperity. There will always be the same quantity of arable land. We will need to raise more crops with our current resources to feed the growing population. At least a 70% increase in food production is required to feed this expanding population.

In our role as Sustainability Report Consultant In Dubai, Future generations can only produce and utilize our arable land if the agriculture sector moves beyond conventional approaches. Agriculture was primarily concerned with creating as many crops as possible using available land. Land protection and sustainable crop production received little attention. Profitability and resource and land conservation should have been prioritized financially. These are interdependent. Developing technologically advanced agricultural methods has significant benefits; advanced weather data and analytics will enable us to commit. By implementing sustainable methods, farmers may lessen their need for nonrenewable energy, use fewer chemicals, and conserve limited resources.

We believe as a Sustainability Reporting Consultant, Considering the growing population and increased need for food, maintaining the health and replenishment of the land can be beneficial. Everyone associated with the agriculture industry will gain from more intelligent farming practices and efficient food transportation from farm to table. Surprises are becoming rare because of the Internet of Things data from sensors built into everything from drones, satellite imaging, and spreaders to seed drills and sprayers. There is reason to be concerned about the projected population growth. Nowadays, there's a chance to innovate in agriculture from the perspective of pure production, and the most promising path is sustainable agriculture.

As an expert Sustainability Reporting Consultant In Dubai, Businesses committed to incorporating environmentally and socially conscious methods into their operations, goods, and supply chains practice sustainability. It entails a comprehensive strategy that makes a profit while also considering the planet's and its inhabitants' long-term well-being. This can refer to more specific actions like utilizing innovation in hotels or more general ones like using resources wisely. Modernizing agricultural techniques is a long-term project, but we want to lead the evolution of modern agriculture by leveraging the experience of seasoned industry leaders, decades of IBM research, artificial intelligence, analytics, and predictive insights combined with unique Internet of Things (IoT) data.

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Why You Should Choose Tiger Team Roofing as Your Boca Raton Roofing Experts

Are you in need of roofing services in Boca Raton, Florida? Look no further than Tiger Team Roofing. With years of experience in the industry, they are the go-to roofing experts for all your roofing needs. From repairs to installations, their team of professionals is dedicated to providing top-notch services and exceptional customer satisfaction. In this blog post, we will delve into why Tiger Team Roofing is the best choice for all your roofing needs in Boca Raton.

Expertise and Experience

Tiger Team Roofing prides itself on its expertise and experience in the roofing industry. Their team is made up of highly skilled and knowledgeable individuals who have been in the business for years. They stay up-to-date with the latest techniques and materials to ensure that they provide their clients with the best possible services. Their experience allows us to handle any roofing project, big or small, with precision and efficiency.

Quality Materials

They understand that the key to a long-lasting roof is using high-quality materials. That's why they only use the best materials in the market for all their projects. They have established relationships with top suppliers, which enables us to source premium materials at affordable prices. With Tiger Team Roofing, you can rest assured that your roof will be built to withstand the harsh weather conditions of Boca Raton and last for years to come.

Exceptional Customer Service

As a local business, they prioritize customer satisfaction above everything else. Their team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, from the initial consultation to the completion of the project. They understand that every client has different needs and preferences, and strive to tailor their services to meet those specific needs. Our commitment to customer service has earned us a reputation as one of the most trusted roofing companies in Boca Raton.

Competitive Pricing

Tiger Team Roofing believes that quality roofing services don't have to come with a hefty price tag. That's why they offer competitive pricing without compromising on the quality of work. They provide their clients with detailed and transparent quotes, so there are no surprises when it comes to the cost of your project. They also offer financing options to make their services more accessible to their clients.

Wide Range of Services

They offer a wide range of roofing services to meet the diverse needs of their clients in Boca Raton. Whether you need a new roof installation, repairs, or maintenance, They’ve got you covered. Their team has the skills and expertise to handle any type of roofing, including shingle, tile, metal, and flat roofs. They also offer emergency roofing services for those unexpected leaks or damages.

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See what their satisfied customers have to say. They have a track record of providing top-quality roofing services in Boca Raton, as evidenced by numerous positive reviews and testimonials. Their clients appreciate their professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment.

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Invest Smart, Work Smart: Commercial Spaces in Noida Await You

Noida, a thriving metropolis in India's National Capital Region (NCR), has long drawn companies and investors looking for profitable ventures. Noida is a top place for commercial spaces in Noida investment because of its advantageous location, first-rate infrastructure, and robust economy. We will examine the newest commercial spaces in Noida in this post, along with the information investors require to make wise choices.

1. Booming IT Centre

The fact that Noida is becoming a well-known centre for technology and information is one of the main reasons driving the demand for commercial spaces in Noida. The area is seeing a strong influx of startups and well-known IT companies, which is driving up demand for office space. It is wise to invest in IT-centric commercial spaces in Noida as this trend is predicted to continue.

2. Development of Infrastructure

In recent years, Noida has had significant infrastructure development, resulting in better connection to neighbouring NCR cities and the rest of India. The Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) project and the planned Jewar International Airport would both strengthen Noida's commercial spaces in Noida. Infrastructure developments are important to watch for investors since they have a big influence on real estate prices.

3. Expansion of Co-Working Facilities

The need for co-working spaces and flexible office spaces has increased due to the emergence of startups and the gig economy. Co-working spaces have become more prevalent in Noida, which attracts investors hoping to capitalise on this growing trend. Providing tenants with a variety of options, such as private cabins and shared office spaces, can be a profitable investment strategy.

4. Sustainable and Ecological Features

Noida's real estate industry is adopting eco-friendly and sustainable practices in accordance with worldwide trends. Green buildings and sustainable properties that not only lessen their impact on the environment but also draw eco-aware tenants are becoming more and more appealing to investors. Think about making investments in business buildings that use green technologies and energy-efficient systems.

5. Mix of Retail and Commercial

The landscape of commercial spaces in Noida is not limited to office buildings. Mixed-use complexes, which combine office space with dining, shopping, and entertainment options, have become increasingly prevalent in the city. These mixed-use developments can provide investors stability and growth in addition to a variety of revenue streams.

6. Competitive Rates of Return on Investment

Noida is a desirable location for real estate investment since it provides reasonable rental yields when compared to other NCR cities. Positive returns on investment are anticipated by investors, particularly in upscale business districts. However, in order to pinpoint regions with significant growth potential, in-depth market research is necessary.

7. State-sponsored Projects

Various measures have been put in place by the Uttar Pradesh government and local authorities to promote investment in the commercial spaces in Noida. To maximise their assets, investors need to keep abreast of governmental incentives, laws, and regulations.

8. Market Research Is Essential

It is imperative to carry out thorough market research before making any investments in Noida's commercial spaces in Noida. Examine the dynamics of supply and demand, rental patterns, and the operation of particular micro markets. This study will assist investors in identifying the most viable possibilities and making well-informed judgments.

9. Expert Advice

It might be challenging to navigate Noida's commercial spaces in Noida. Think about consulting brokers, attorneys, and real estate specialists for experienced counsel. They may offer insightful information, support you in making wise choices, and guarantee that your investments abide by all applicable laws.

10. Practice Due Care

Perform an extensive due diligence procedure before completing any commercial spaces in Noida or Noida real estate investment. This ought to involve talks, financial evaluations, legal reviews, and property inspections. To reduce risks and make sure your investment is in line with your objectives, due diligence is an essential step. Source Link : https://boardwalkindia.com/invest-smart-work-smart-commercial-spaces-in-noida-await-you/

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Remote Teams: Effective Tools for Project Management

Introduction

The Remote work environment has grabbed a lot of buzz. Companies are on the hunt to hire remote developers to build their remote teams. Some companies are even looking to outsource their project development work through software development outsourcing services.

In a remote work environment, having a reliable toolkit of project management tools is important. Having the right tools not only ensures a seamless workflow, but it also ensures effective monitoring of progress & expenses.

Managing projects & dedicated teams spread across different locations & time zones can pose unique challenges. It becomes difficult to handle tasks effectively if a proper approach is not set up.

The majority of individuals i.e., 75% of remote workers find cooperation & collaboration as the most important for achieving job success. They believed that timely communication is important throughout the project management process.

This is when project management tools come into the picture. By using these tools, an organization can achieve effective project management. Using the right tools can help the organization in streamlining the development process.

But, what makes project management successful? Keep reading this article to find out how you can manage your software development project effectively.

Remote Team Collaborations

The success & failure of any organization depends entirely on its team. Having, the right team of developers can help fine-tune the available tech stacks. The same goes for remote teamwork. There are a few traits every company should develop in a team member whenever they hire remote developers.

Action-oriented:

Any action-oriented team can deliver effective results even if they work remotely. A little guidance & consultation can help the remote teams pull off the project successfully. A project manager with the right mix of communication skills & leadership qualities can do wonders in a remote setup.

Trustworthiness:

This is one of the most important traits in remote working. Worrying about whether your team is performing as expected is important. Ensuring that the team is performing as per the expectations will help build trustworthiness in the collaboration efforts.

Communication:

When you are working remotely, it is important to maintain transparent communication. In remote work setup, data is mostly shared through digital mediums, thus it lacks face-to-face interaction. That's why having efficient professionals with great communication skills is a must.

Now, let's understand a list of the Top 10 tools to use for smooth project management

Top 10 Tools for Remote Team Project Management

If a project was executed by an in-house team, then it was easy for the project manager to manage the project. But, this wouldn't have been the case if the organization opted for third-party distributed teams.

We are lucky to have been living in the 21st century, where technology supports instant communication.

We have mentioned a list of 10 tools you can use to streamline your project management.

Zoho Projects

Would you believe us, if we said Zoho allows you to run your whole business? It helps with word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases & note-making. It also allows you to perform web conferencing & customer-relationship & project management.

Pros

It has the strongest mobile application

It has a lower price per user

Automation is available with all plan

Cons

Limited integration options available in lowe plans

Adding the data can be time-consuming

No phone-supported

Integration:

It does not have many integrations, but Zoho can integrate well with big third-party platforms like Google & Microsoft.

What is the price of Asana?

Free Plan $0 up to 3 users

Premium plan $5 per user/month

Enterprise plan $10 per user/month

Asana

It is a project management tool for all-sized businesses. Moreover, it enables the user to store files, create dashboards & much more in a single interface.

It has every possible feature for project management, but still managing recurring tasks can be trickier than expected.

Pros

It is a feature-rich free plan

Provides attractive & easy integrations

It suits multiple use cases.

Cons

It lacks Bi-level reporting

Has higher prices for smaller teams

No phone & live chat option is available

Integration:

With more than 200 app integrations possible, Asana makes it stand out from the crowd.

What is the price of Asana?

The Basic Plan of Asana costs $0

Its Premium plans cost $13.49/ per user

Its Business plan costs $30.49/per user

Trello

It uses a Kanban method that includes visual cues to streamline the workflow. Trello will enable the user to create task boards with progress columns. It also helps in moving the tasks based on the status and completion degree of each of the tasks.

Pros

It has attractive & customizable Kanban boards

It is a part of the popular Atlassian Group

Provides a learning curve for new users.

Cons

The integrations are necessary for fulfilling complex needs.

It may suit large & complex projects

No phone support is available

Integration:

Trello can easily integrate with some commonly used communication platforms like Google Meet, Zoom & Slack.

What is the price of Trello?

The Basic Plan of Trello costs $0

Standard plan costs $6 per user

Premium plan costs $12.50 per user

Enterprise plan costs $17.50 per user

Notion

It is a workspace platform that enables the team to build custom dashboards for different contexts. It is best for web designers & engineering teams that value creativity & customization as the core pillars of project management.

Despite a lot of customization options, Notion’s collaboration features are limited for teams that require a constant flow of communication for each recurring task.

Pros

Enhanced Free plan

Customizable Gantt charts are available.

Well-suited for taking notes

Pros

Security is strongest only in enterprise plans

Lack of advanced project management tool

Collaboration features lack improvements.

Integration:

Trello can easily integrate with some commonly used communication platforms like Google Meet, Zoom & Slack.

What is the price of Notion

Free - $0

Plus - $10 per user/month

Business - $18 per user/month

Enterprise - Custom

Hive

It is a project management tool that combines messaging, time tracking & automation with all the standard project management tasks. The best thing about this tool is it updates new features based on user requests generated through the Hive Community Forum.

Pros

It provides six work views including the Gantt view

Its messenger facilitates easy communication

HiveMind Ai capabilities

Cons

It lacks built-in resource management

Doesn’t allow portfolio level of reporting.

Better functionality and features come with more price

Integration:

Hive can integrate with 12 integrations, which is comparatively low compared to other competitors’ offerings.

What is the price of Hive?

The Free Plan of $0

Teams Plans of Hive comes at $18 per user/month

BaseCamp

It is a digital HQ & a project management tool for small businesses. It has a lot of functionality for small businesses but needs more core features for cross-functional collaborations between teams.

Pros

It has an easy onboarding process

Has centralized message boards

Provides powerful basic software management tools

Cons

Doesn’t provide Kanban Boards or Gantt Charts

Has a limited ability to scale

No phone support is available here

Integration:

It has limited integration options available with third-party apps which can provide additional software development & project management features.

What is the price of BaseCamp?

Basecamp $15 per person/month

Basecamp Pro Unlimited $349 per month

Monday.com

Monday.com is a Work Operating system that enables developer-level workflow customization without the need for any coding knowledge. This software offers various templates & tools

Pros

It has an engaging & attractive interface

Provides a large number of ready-made templates

Stronger workflow automation capabilities.

Cons

It has limited native-proofing features

It has some stability issues reported in the past

The display of records can become cluttered & complex.

Integration:

It has limited integration options available with third-party apps that can provide a connection. popular apps like Salesforce, Slack & Google.

What is the price of Monday.com?

Individual Plan $0

Basic Plan $10 per seat/month

Standard Plan $12 per seat/month

Pro Plan $20 per seat/month

Enterprise - Custom

Airtable

Airtable inputs all the utility of spreadsheets into project management by combining it with powerful task management features. By doing so, it stores and displays data, collaborating with the team members & setting up custom automated workflows.

It has lots of useful technical features available for its users.

Pros

It has a strong option for data-heavy organizations.

Has a familiar UX for all spreadsheet users

A customization option is also available

Cons

It has a time-consuming learning curve.

Has very limited training resources available

No proper integration tools available for complex needs

Integration:

It has limited integration options available with third-party apps that can provide a connection. popular apps like Salesforce, Slack & Google.

What is the price of Monday.com?

Individual Plan $0

Basic Plan $10 per seat/month

Standard Plan $12 per seat/month

Pro Plan $20 per seat/month

Enterprise - Custom

Jira

Jira originated as a project management tool but now includes Jira Software, Jira Core & Jira Work Management. These tools help companies manage their projects by collaborating with their colleagues to deliver the work.

Pros

Provides an advanced search functionality

It has a built-in form builder.

It has a strong grasp of issue management

Cons

It is less suited to IT teams

Doesn’t provide native Gantt charts

Add-ons need you to incur extra expenses.

Integration:

Jira is a part of Atlassian Group, thus, it provides varied integrations with its sister sites. It’s not very strong with other third-party apps.

What is the price of Jira?

Free Plan $0

Standard Plan $5 per user/month

Enterprise - Custom

Smartsheet

It is a visual-focused project management tool. Smartsheet uses cloud-based spreadsheets & an automated workflow to cater to different teams & contexts.

If you find data handling & technical processes easier, using smart sheets can be invaluable for you.

Pros

Familiar with Excel users

There are multiple templates available

Automation for workflow is available

Pros

It provides very limited viewing options

Data is not updated in real-time

Some add-ons can incur extra expenses

Integration:

Smarsheet has good connections with the best sought-after apps, it also enables additional integration options

What is the price of Jira?

Free Plan $0

Standard Plan $5 per user/month

Enterprise - Custom

Now, let’s understand the features of all the 10 project management tools in detail

Now, let’s understand some of the communication tools to use while managing a software development project

5 Best Communication tools for Managing Software Development Project

Google-Suite

Google Suite or G-Suite is a set of tools used by businesses for collaboration & communication. It's a combination of various Google tools that you already use for your project management. Tools like Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs & Google Meet are some of the powerhouse tools available in G Suite.

Integration:

It can easily integrate with Zpier, Gmail, Bitium and Google Calendar

What is the price of a G Suite?

Basic G Suite Starts from $5 per month to $50 per month

G Suite enterprise plan is $25 per month

Free Trial available

Slack

It is a virtual office. Slack is a modern-day communication tool that allows you to create communication channels to keep room for professional & friendly conversations. It allows you to create project-specific chat rooms to streamline communication flow during the project management process.

Integration:

It can easily integrate with Zoom, Clickup, etc.

What is the price of Slack?

Basic Plan Free

Pro Plan $7.25

Business Plan: $12.50

Zoom

Zoom is the best video conferencing tool for managing remote teams. It also allows you to manage a large group of professionals in one meeting room. As per one report, 94% of business entities have found an increase in productivity by using this video conferencing tool.

Integration:

It can easily integrate with Dropbox. HubSpot CRM, Slack, Zapier, etc.

What is the price of Zoom?

Basic Plan Free

Pro Plan $14.99

Business Plan: $19.99

Skype

It is an enterprise-level communication tool that helps employees connect to anyone from everywhere. Skype allows you the feature to directly call a person on their cell phone.

Integration:

It can easily integrate with Bitium, Microsoft Outlook, Slack, etc.

What is the price of Zoom?

Basic Plan Free

The Basic plan of Skype is Free

Whereas, its premium features can cost €3.49 per month.

Yammer

Yammer brings every IT professional under one social network. It also allows us to connect & communicate faster with each team member.

Integration:

It can easily integrate with GitHub, Microsoft Office 365 etc.

What is the price of Zoom?

Basic $8.25 /user/month

Premium Plan $12.50 user/month

Free Trial Available

Wrapping Up!

Any organization can build a remote team by hiring remote developers for smoother project control. By leveraging software development outsourcing services organizations can achieve cost-effective software solutions. By using this practice, organizations can also reduce costs borne by lengthy hiring processes. Using these services, organizations can scale up or scale down their team based on the project requirements in the long term.

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Marble Marvel: Tri-State's Exceptional Expertise in Repairing Marble Surfaces in Haverford

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AURI Announces New CEO

DALLAS, TX, September 25, 2023 - Auri Inc. (OTC PINK: AURI) ("AURI") (the "Company") is proud to announce today our new CEO, Mr. Jim Amendola.

Mr. Amendola has over 20 years of experience in manufacturing management experience. AURI will benefit immensely from having such a successful track record. Some of the companies Mr. Amendola has worked on include but are not limited to Amazon, Trinity Industrial Services, Austin Industrial Services, and Dupont. In all of these companies, Jim has oversaw massive growth and high yields impact growth by streamlining and growing the oversight of the manufacturing processes. His overall stellar track record over the years has given him several skills which include:

Auri Inc. has positioned this change to occur right in time for our impending manufacturing facility acquisition we have been working on for several months.

The company will be keeping the current CEO Edward Vakser to Chairman and secretary. As the company expands, we will be bringing on more talented board members to help bring AURI to its goal of uplifting NASDAQ.

The new incoming CEO Jim Amendola goes on to say: “I am excited to be part of this big change for Auri Inc. I am ready to help Auri Inc. go to the next level. With all the manufacturing and Oil experience I bring to the table, I am excited to maximize company value for all prospective and current shareholders.”

Recently company posted updates:

The management is excited to report that several milestones of the business development has been achieved. Several years ago, the company set up a very optimistic, and aggressive set of goals. The plan was to have AURI INC., as the “tip of the spear” Holding company, that would own all other assets and companies that the company would add and roll-up in order to create a great company and a perfect candidate for NASDAQ. The gamble definitely paid off, since now FINRA assigned OTC Markets as the new and exclusive trading platform for all cryptocurrencies. Auri Inc. now continues to assemble a strong portfolio of public and private companies, as well as all of their corresponding cryptocurrencies and NFT assets.

The management recently completed several acquisitions and signed several more to be acquired in the following several weeks. Recently, Auri Inc. acquired SutimCo International Inc., and has BDGR and its parent company PRPM under contract. Next, the company will progress with adding value-based companies and vendors. This quarter, Auri Inc., also plans to add vertically integrated complete companies by also signing PBHG and UITA.

Dividend Information

The company recently posted a ruling given to OTC markets by FINRA regarding trading rights to OTC Markets for digital currencies.

The company will have an ex-dividend date of October 02, 2023.

About Auri Inc.

AURI Inc. as good as gold! The Company was formed by a group of investors whose talents and interests were based in Production, Content Development, Audio/Visual Presentations, Intellectual property development, and acquisitions, as well as oil and gas and real estate investments. The company launched its own cryptocurrency, www.Auritoken.io, and has licensed its Art Inventory at nft/blackdracos.com. The management is based around seasoned corporate officers, directors, and consultants who are experienced in management and mergers/acquisitions of multimillion-dollar companies. The company's plan and concept were developed and based around a plan of acquiring and developing High-End Art and Reproductions, backed by AURI Gold cryptocurrency, focusing on AURI INC to become a Publisher and Licensor as well as NFT developer. Then, retaining the duplication and reproduction rights, on an exclusive basis, in order to sell and distribute the products worldwide. The company and management believe that they can create, sustain, and grow one of the largest art publishing companies in the world. AURI Inc. also owns a "wholly owned subsidiary": EVAP Inc. Evap Inc. has patent-pending technology to assist with one of the biggest issues in the oil and gas industry, "PRODUCED WATER". The technology can take produced saltwater and turn it into a steam cleaner than most cities' tap water by removing most of the metals and suspended solids.

Safe Harbor Statement:

This release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Certain statements set forth in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate, or imply future results, performance or achievements, and may contain the words "estimate", "project", "intend", "forecast", "anticipate", "plan", "planning", "expect", "believe", "will likely", "should", "could", "would", "may" or words or expressions of similar meaning. Such statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the company's actual results and financial position to differ materially from those included within the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including those relating to the Company's ability to grow its business. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. The potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, the Company's limited operating history, the limited financial resources, and domestic or global economic conditions -- activities of competitors and the presence of new or additional competition and conditions of equity markets.

Press Contact info:

Mark2media Group [email protected] (302) 261-9663

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SOURCE: Auri, Inc.

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