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Where should we draw the line on rapid updates and stable systems?

An open, professional discussion about rapid updates and stable systems, comparing releasing improvements frequently with protecting predictable, tested environments and seeking practical, context-sensitive conclusions.
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Cloud services and local control: Using scalable cloud infrastructure or keeping systems on premises?

An open, professional discussion about cloud services and local control, comparing using scalable cloud infrastructure with keeping systems on premises and seeking practical, context-sensitive conclusions.
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Convenience and digital privacy: Collecting more data for better services or minimising data collection?

An open, professional discussion about convenience and digital privacy, comparing collecting more data for better services with minimising data collection and seeking practical, context-sensitive conclusions.
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Digital inclusion and innovation speed: Moving quickly with advanced technology or designing for low bandwidth and limited devices?

An open, professional discussion about digital inclusion and innovation speed, comparing moving quickly with advanced technology with designing for low bandwidth and limited devices and seeking practical, context-sensitive conclusions.
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Open-source and proprietary software: what do real experiences teach us?

An open, professional discussion about open-source and proprietary software, comparing using transparent community-built tools with paying for controlled vendor support and seeking practical, context-sensitive conclusions.
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Automation and human employment: Automating repetitive work or protecting jobs and human contact?

An open, professional discussion about automation and human employment, comparing automating repetitive work with protecting jobs and human contact and seeking practical, context-sensitive conclusions.
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Rapid updates and stable systems: Releasing improvements frequently or protecting predictable, tested environments?

An open, professional discussion about rapid updates and stable systems, comparing releasing improvements frequently with protecting predictable, tested environments and seeking practical, context-sensitive conclusions.
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Is the usual advice about custom software and ready-made platforms actually working?

An open, professional discussion about custom software and ready-made platforms, comparing building exactly what the organisation wants with buying a proven product and seeking practical, context-sensitive conclusions.
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Open-source and proprietary software: Using transparent community-built tools or paying for controlled vendor support?

An open, professional discussion about open-source and proprietary software, comparing using transparent community-built tools with paying for controlled vendor support and seeking practical, context-sensitive conclusions.
0 replies0 participants40 viewsActive