Substrate chain deployment is a transformative process that turns a conceptualized blockchain into a functional, live network. It marks the transition from theoretical ideas to tangible solutions, allowing developers to showcase the practical applications of their innovations. Substrate chain deployment is the culmination of meticulous planning, coding, and testing, and it opens the doors to a decentralized world of possibilities.

Key Steps in Substrate Chain Deployment:

1. Define Use Case and Requirements: The deployment journey begins with a clear understanding of the use case and specific requirements of the Substrate chain. Developers must define the purpose, functionality, and goals to lay a solid foundation for subsequent steps in the deployment process.
2. Select and Customize Substrate Modules: Substrate offers a modular design with various pre-built modules that developers can choose from. These modules serve as the building blocks for custom blockchains. Developers select and customize these modules based on the features required for the targeted use case, optimizing the chain's functionality.
3. Define Consensus Mechanism: Substrate supports multiple consensus mechanisms, such as proof-of-stake (PoS) or proof-of-authority (PoA). The choice of consensus mechanism is a critical decision, impacting security, scalability, and the nature of the Substrate chain. Defining the consensus mechanism aligns the network with its intended characteristics.
4. Node Setup and Configuration: Nodes are the backbone of any blockchain network. Strategic node setup and configuration involve deploying nodes that validate transactions, participate in the consensus mechanism, and contribute to the overall security and reliability of the Substrate chain.
5. Genesis Block Creation: The genesis block is the foundational block of the Substrate chain, containing the initial state of the blockchain. Developers create the genesis block by specifying the initial distribution of tokens, validators, and other essential parameters. This block sets the stage for the Substrate chain's entire history.
6. Implement Governance Structures: Governance mechanisms are crucial for the functionality and evolution of a blockchain. Developers implement governance structures within the Substrate chain, determining how decisions are made, proposals are voted on, and upgrades are implemented. This step ensures adaptability and ongoing governance.
7. Testing and Optimization: Rigorous testing and optimization are essential before deploying a Substrate chain into production. Developers thoroughly test the functionality of the chain, identify and address potential issues, and optimize its performance for efficiency. Iterative testing ensures the Substrate chain meets desired standards.

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🚀 Embracing new technology is a bold step toward innovation, but it's not without its hurdles. In the latest CompTIA blog, we delve into the common challenges organizations face when adopting emerging technologies and, more importantly, how to overcome them.

From resistance to change to budget constraints, we're covering it all and providing actionable solutions to ensure your tech adoption journey is as smooth as possible. Whether you're a CTO looking to revamp your IT infrastructure, an IT professional aiming to stay ahead of the curve, or a business leader strategizing for the future, this article is for you.

🔗 https://www.comptia.org/blog/challenges-in-adopting-emerging-technology-and-how-to-solve-them

Let's turn challenges into opportunities and pave the way for a tech-empowered future! #EmergingTech #Innovation #TechAdoption #CompTIA #CompTIACommunity

Firms will soon be able to decode the unsaid when interacting with consumers – in fact, some already do.
Firms have so far used a mix of human intuition and traditional analytics to engage with their customers. But the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and more sophisticated data interpretation is heralding a new era of business-customer interaction.

Instead of merely responding to expressed needs and wants, firms will proactively anticipate them, reaching a level of foresight never experienced before. This will revolutionize the nature of customer interactions and reshape industries.

Here are ten predictions as to how the multifaceted applications of AI – including generative AI – will transform marketing, and examples of how such changes are already underway.

1. Predictive analytics will anticipate clients’ desires

Forget mere lead scoring. AI-powered predictive analytics will anticipate desires before they are articulated. AI might craft multifaceted client profiles, predicting not just purchasing behavior's but also emergent needs. It will capture biometric signals, such as eye movement on a webpage or scroll speed, to decode a user's unsaid preferences and emotional reactions.

Consider the titan of streaming, Netflix. It already employs sophisticated machine-learning algorithms to anticipate viewers’ preferences. Beyond the shows a user has watched, it looks at subtler cues like when they paused a show, which episodes they skipped and how long they pondered over a particular title.
Such intricate data points allow Netflix to predict not just what a viewer might watch next, but also emerging content preferences. It can then tailor its original programming accordingly.

2. AI-driven content will birth next-generation storytelling

AI’s growing role in content generation will focus on resonance. AI might tailor content narratives in real-time, adapting to live user interactions. Such content will be based not just on overt actions but also on underlying subconscious preferences and unspoken sentiments of users.
In this regard, OpenAI stands out as a trailblazer. Its advanced language models have begun to lay the groundwork for content that dynamically adapts to user input by detecting underlying user sentiments and responding accordingly.
For example, these models can dynamically create short stories, adapt characters or even propose plot twists, while ensuring the narrative resonates with the user's unspoken preferences. Such innovations promise a future in which content, be it in literature, gaming or virtual experiences, can foster a high level of emotional connection between producers and end consumers.

Continue reading: https://knowledge.insead.edu/marketing/ten-ways-ai-transforming-marketing

From the moment hand prints emerged on cave paintings, language emerged as the advent of change. With the resulting unity of disparate cultures came the unison of different minds, creating an urge to change the world and birthing curiosity to develop an understanding of what’s around us. This linguistic evolution evolved into math, the first universal language that united the world through the desire to make change. With time came technological evolution, bringing about a digital era. As digital transformation started to knock, blockchain emerged, bringing more universal language and harmoniously weaving this new digital age.

In this article, we step into what will become a new historic moment for future generations to explore three of those transformative languages.

Solidity​

EthereumETH 0.0% brought about the advent of smart contracts that have transformed blockchain for the better. Smart contracts, which automate the mundane and facilitate the creation of a truly "trustless" ecosystem, can be implemented by the first universal language we will discuss - Solidity.

An object-oriented language, Solidity is a statistically typed language using an ECMA Script-like syntax with which web developers are already familiar. Solidity enabled the creation of complex smart contracts, which allowed blockchain technology to come out of its isolation and offer real-world benefits, complementing this ease of use.

Solidity’s Origins And Evolution​

A decade ago, the blockchain ecosystem was synonymous with BitcoinBTC 0.0%. People only came out of this gross misrepresentation after Vitalik Buterin pushed the envelope and brought Ethereum to the fold. However, while his dream of “one computer of the entire planet” was admirable, it was not plausible, not until Gavin Wood came to the fold and proposed a language that could help with the creation of smart contracts.

The goal was to create a language that was complex but expressive, easy to use but facilitated the creation of complex codes, and most importantly, compatible with the EVM (Ethereum Virtual machine).

Continue reading: https://www.forbes.com/sites/digita...ages-shaping-the-digital-age/?sh=6b7c5523b082

Wondering if you’ve got what it takes to be a project manager for a managed service provider (MSP)? The answer depends on how much you like pets. Or at least one particular activity involving one particular pet, because you’ll be doing a lot of it. Read full article here: https://connect.comptia.org/blog/what-its-like-to-be-an-it-project-manager-for-a-msp

Afternoon all

As part of our UK&I Community we have various committees that focus in on specific areas of interest such as Managed Services, Cybersecurity, Emerging Technology and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We hold by-monthly calls, generally on a Wednesday, between 3-4pm and the calls are a mixture of guest speakers, discussions etc. The agendas are all led by the attendees. If you have an interest in any of these areas, then do join us. The schedule for the rest of 2024 is below:

Cybersecurity – 6 December 3-4pm (1st Weds every other month) https://connect.comptia.org/events/registration?eventid=ukicyb1206
Managed Services - 12 December 3-4pm (extra meeting to accommodate the Christmas break) https://connect.comptia.org/events/registration?eventid=UKI1212
Emerging Technology – 13 December 3-4pm (2nd Weds every other month) https://connect.comptia.org/events/registration?eventid=ukicyb1206

I'll be posting the 2024 dates soon so watch this space.... If you have any topics you would like discussed or any guest speakers you'd like to hear from then do let me know.

Thanks

Leanne

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At https://blubrry.com/1470226/ you'll find a weekly Podcast by Wayne R. Selk, VP, Cybersecurity Programs & Executive Director, CompTIA ISAO.

Grab your tea or coffee & catch up on the latest from Wayne!

Just in case you missed it.​

CompTIA honours ANZ companies and individuals​

About our recent Spotlight Awards event held at the W Sydney on Oct 25th.