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Applications are software programs that are designed to perform specific tasks or functions for users. Platforms are the underlying infrastructure or environment that supports the development, deployment, and execution of software applications.

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We’re exploring software solutions that allow companies to set up an online marketplace where employees can redeem points for rewards. Ideally, the platform should support: -Company-branded merchandise -A wide selection of other gift options (e.g., experiences, tech, apparel) -Easy point allocation and tracking -Customization and integration with internal systems One example we’re looking at is Givenly. Has anyone used them or something similar? Would love to hear what platforms you’ve had success with — especially those that are easy to manage and scale across departments.

What workflow automation tool you use to automate your workflow? If possible comment your best use case and how AI will impact on workflow automations.

Zapier29%

KonnectzIT28%

IFTTT20%

Make (Integromat)7%

Other please specify14%

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AI and Research in Marketing and Communications: How Are You Ensuring Quality and Truth Over Speed? As AI becomes embedded in our day-to-day marketing operations, from customer insight to content strategy, it’s clear we’re gaining speed and scale. But are we sacrificing veracity and quality of output in the process? One of the biggest challenges I'm seeing is the rise of hallucinated content in AI-generated research. - How do we ensure AI systems are surfacing trustworthy, contextually accurate, and well-sourced information? - Are we building enough verification layers into our AI-driven content and research workflows? - And how are you educating teams (and execs) to challenge AI outputs, rather than accept them at face value? - What frameworks, tools, or governance models have you adopted to maintain integrity and depth in AI-led research and insight creation? - Have you had success (or struggles) balancing speed vs. substance in AI-powered strategies? Your thoughts, examples, and recommendations would be incredibly valuable in helping others try to navigate this shift responsibly.

What's the most important friction in deploying Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in your company?

Cost of RPA products24%

Lack of developers who can code RPA applications43%

Amount of customization needed to automate business processes27%

Lack of RPA code maintenance resources4%

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How does your organisation best unify their tactical security solutions into a single unified platform / single pane of glass?

Has anyone recently implemented platform engineering? Could you share the pros and cons that your team is experiencing?

We’re using Nextcloud for most of our data storage and collaboration, and Microsoft 365 E3 for email and productivity. As we work toward compliance with the NCA’s Data Cybersecurity Controls, we’d like your help assessing:
• What security capabilities in Nextcloud (e.g., access control, encryption, logging, watermarking, DLP) support DCC compliance?
• Where Microsoft 365 E3 can help fill any gaps—especially for classification, watermarking, DLP, and audit/logging?
• Any recommended Nextcloud apps or configurations that can accelerate compliance?
We’re working under tight timelines, so a prioritized list of quick wins and a roadmap for deeper integrations would be very helpful.

What are the top competitors to Microsoft Purview for eDiscovery/ Litigation Matter Management for a mature global Legal department?

How will GenAI advancements disrupt traditional DocAI or Intelligent document processing landscape? Are there any emerging trends? Which use cases might be impacted?

What is your Web Browser of choice?

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Chrome59%

Brave4%

Opera1%

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I’m reaching out to connect with peers in State K-12 education agencies who have developed home-grown solutions for assigning and managing Unique Student Identifiers (UIDs)—particularly for enrollment tracking and state/federal reporting. If your organization has implemented an in-house system for student ID management, I’d greatly appreciate the opportunity to learn from your experience.

Does someone have advice on how they have balanced the risk/reward as it relates to introducing Open-Source Software to organization? My org is dipping its toe into the OSS world and the architecture and risk governance teams are looking to get ahead of these requests by coming up with policies and standards for OSS technology being brought into our environment. To clarify, this is not for software development and CI/CD pipelines, SDLC etc. This is for installing solutions that already exist out there (Zabbix, GreyLog, Prometheus etc.) into the organization's environment. We are looking to provide a balance on the obvious risk with the ability to move fast (like everyone else now).

If you’ve worked with mobile applications and have experience scanning code, either for vulnerabilities or to ensure best practices, what tools or solutions would you recommend for iOS and Android platforms?

Which tech conference do you intend to attend in person next year or have already participated in this year, and what motivated your choice?

We are wondering if other companies that are hosted on the Cloud (AZURE/GCP or AWS) have implemented File Integrity Monitoring solution on Openshift? Would you have a return on experience?

Has anyone used Denodo to create an abstraction layer that contains semantic models driven by federated queries? If so, what has your experience been related to performance? Cost?