Author: Colin Henderson

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Gen AI agents are starting to deliver breakthrough value, but only when companies figure out how to build and orchestrate hundreds of them.

Colin Henderson

DOWNLOADS Article (8 pages) At the heart of virtually every large organization is a massive anchor slowing a business down: the tech debt found in legacy IT systems. Often built decades ago, these large systems form the technical backbone of companies and functions across almost every sector. As much as 70 percent of the software used by Fortune 500 companies was developed 20 or more years ago1 (see sidebar “What are legacy systems, and how do they hold organizations back?”). Byline About the authors Modernizing these aging systems and paying down tech debt have traditionally been considered an “IT problem,” and business leaders have … Continue reading Gen AI agents are starting to deliver breakthrough value, but only when companies figure out how to build and orchestrate hundreds of them.

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After Google Search

Colin Henderson

The rise of OpenAI’s ChatGPT has sparked talk of a new model of search in which artificial intelligence delivers decisive answers, rather than the page of links popularized by Google. But the biggest challenge for companies hoping to capitalize on that idea has been a lack of data — the kind that Google amassed through decades of running the internet’s dominant search engine.  Enter the US Justice Department, which last month proposed major changes to Google after a federal judge’s landmark ruling that the tech giant illegally monopolized online search. The DOJ’s proposed remedies include a forced sale of Google’s Chrome browser and … Continue reading After Google Search

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Briefing Note – Canadian Financial Services evolution MAIN

Colin Henderson

xx Market is generally stable and very conservative amongst the big banks. The biggest shift over the last 20 years lies within international banking crises and the growth in regulatory impacts designed to ensure Canadas financial system maintained stability, despite the increasingly international character of the crises. This is particularly true between Canadian and US Banks.The US has a uniquely diverse group of banks ranging from “Too Big to Fail” to smaller regional player. The US uniqueness has been preserved through Government intervention and support for “Too Big to Fail” to become de-facto lender of last resort.The Basel framework brings … Continue reading Briefing Note – Canadian Financial Services evolution MAIN

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Can We Design a Life That Truly Makes Us?

Colin Henderson

The notion that we can deliberately craft a life that aligns with our deepest desires, values and passions is a tantalizing prospect one that has … Can We Design a Life That Truly Makes Us? This wonderful thought piece has much to contribute to AGI design notwithstanding Thobiles intentions were personally focussed. In conclusion, the web of designing a life that truly makes us is an odyssey of transformation where we weave together the threads of our passions, values and strengths to create a rich tapestry of purpose and meaning. As we navigate this journey we discover that the true … Continue reading Can We Design a Life That Truly Makes Us?

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Chief AI Officer: Transforming business with AI

Colin Henderson

Imagine a mid-sized tech company in 2025 grappling with rapid AI advancements but lacking a strategic vision to harness them effectively. Recognizing this gap, they appoint a Chief AI Officer (CAIO), transforming their operations within a year—enhancing customer satisfaction, streamlining processes, and opening new revenue streams. This role isn’t just about deploying tools; it’s about embedding AI into the company’s core, ensuring ethical adherence, and fostering a culture that sees AI as an empowering tool rather than a threat. — — — Imagine this: It’s 2025. The CEO of a mid-sized tech company, overwhelmed by the rapid changes in AI, … Continue reading Chief AI Officer: Transforming business with AI

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Complexity of Ransomeware attacks multiple vectors

Colin Henderson

Healthcare Ransomware Attacks Continue to Increase in Number and Severity Posted By Steve Alder on Sep 30, 2024 Ransomware attacks continue to increase in healthcare despite a fall in attacks in many other sectors, according to the State of Ransomware in Healthcare 2024 report from Sophos. Across all industry sectors, the number of organizations that reported suffering a ransomware attack in the past 12 months fell from 66% in 2023 to 59% in 2024. Sophos surveyed 402 healthcare organizations, and 67% said they had experienced a ransomware attack in the past 12 months, up from 60% the previous year, and … Continue reading Complexity of Ransomeware attacks multiple vectors

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User Guide

Colin Henderson

Welcome to Author! I hope you will like it here. Author is different from other writing software so I strongly urge you to at least skim this document. A Walkthrough Video Introduction is available at augmentedtext.info/walkthrough though we’ve been working hard on updates so some functions will be a bit different today. Author is designed by me, Frode, and was inspired by the philosophy of my mentor Doug Engelbart. If you could Rate Author in the macOS App Store that would be very much appreciated indeed, it really helps small developers like me. If you are not happy with something, … Continue reading User Guide

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Global State of Open Banking and Open Finance Report

Colin Henderson

Bryan Zhang • 2nd • Co-Founder and Executive Nov 19, 24 Co-Founder and Executive Director of Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) | Co-Founder of Fii | Strategic Advisor, Independent Chair & NED 1. Global expansion, local differences Open banking is now established globally, with open finance gaining traction but remaining at a relatively early stage. I still have to take issue with this prevailing comment that Open Banking is underway. I submit this is due to subsequent addition of payments into the population of Open Banking transactions. Today, the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, Cambridge Judge Business School publishes … Continue reading Global State of Open Banking and Open Finance Report