#cost-efficiency
#cost-efficiency

Cryptocurrency

What is the Best Blockchain API for dApp Development? | HackerNoon

Blockchain APIs simplify dApp development, allowing focus on features instead of managing full nodes.

fromTheregister

3 days ago

Data science

NASA jettisons Neo4j database for Memgraph citing costs

NASA switched from Neo4j to Memgraph primarily due to cost concerns.

How EVs can store energy for homes and power grids DW 12/27/2024

Bidirectional charging allows electric cars to serve as energy storage, powering homes and feeding energy back to the grid, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.

Startup companies

fromWIRED

Slate's $25K Electric Pickup Is Here

Slate Auto unveils a compact, customizable, and cost-effective electric pickup starting at $25,000, targeting a market gap with 150 miles of range.

fromInsideEVs

Alternative transportation

The Slate Truck Won't Use Gigacasting. Here's Why It Doesn't Need It

Slate's $20,000 truck will not utilize gigacasting despite its cost-saving potential, relying instead on existing efficiencies.

Cars

fromwww.dw.com

4 months ago

How EVs can store energy for homes and power grids DW 12/27/2024

Bidirectional charging allows electric cars to serve as energy storage, powering homes and feeding energy back to the grid, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.

Startup companies

fromWIRED

Slate's $25K Electric Pickup Is Here

Slate Auto unveils a compact, customizable, and cost-effective electric pickup starting at $25,000, targeting a market gap with 150 miles of range.

fromInsideEVs

Alternative transportation

The Slate Truck Won't Use Gigacasting. Here's Why It Doesn't Need It

Slate's $20,000 truck will not utilize gigacasting despite its cost-saving potential, relying instead on existing efficiencies.

more#electric-vehicles

fromBankrate

Small Businesses Can Use AI To Operate For A Fraction Of The Cost - These Experts Reveal How | Bankrate

AI aids small businesses in cost-effective growth and operations.

Small businesses can boost productivity in various areas through AI.

Caution is advised when using AI; human oversight is recommended.

fromSlate Magazine

SF politics

Some Red-State Universities Are Dealing With Baby DOGEs Too

Oklahoma is pushing regional universities to cut costs for efficiency while maintaining affordable education.

#ai-technology

fromwww.mercurynews.com

What is DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup that shook the tech world?

Deepseek R1 is an unexpectedly powerful AI model competing with industry leaders at a fraction of the cost.

Digital life

fromNew York Post

Army quietly pursues massive digital overhaul expected to save at least $89M: 'Dealing with stuff that was for 25 years ago'

The US Army is modernizing its digital infrastructure to save $89 million annually by consolidating numerous outdated systems into streamlined programs.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

What is DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup that shook the tech world?

Deepseek R1 is an unexpectedly powerful AI model competing with industry leaders at a fraction of the cost.

Digital life

fromNew York Post

Army quietly pursues massive digital overhaul expected to save at least $89M: 'Dealing with stuff that was for 25 years ago'

The US Army is modernizing its digital infrastructure to save $89 million annually by consolidating numerous outdated systems into streamlined programs.

Tech industry

Why hasn't cheaper hardware lowered cloud prices?

Enterprises should explore cost-effective alternatives to public cloud providers.

Public cloud prices remain high despite declining hardware costs.

DevOps

AWS Enhances EC2 Capacity Reservation Management with Split, Move, and Modify Features

AWS introduced new functionalities for EC2 On-Demand Capacity Reservations to enhance resource management and cost efficiency.

fromInfoWorld

DevOps

Ephemeral environments in cloud-native development

Ephemeral environments in cloud computing offer flexibility and cost savings but require careful evaluation of their practical value for enterprises.

fromSitepoint

DevOps

ZEISS Demonstrates the Power of Scalable Workflows with Ampere Altra and SpinKube - SitePoint

Fermyon's SpinKube optimizes costs and improves performance by utilizing WebAssembly for scalable containerization.

fromInfoWorld

Tech industry

Why hasn't cheaper hardware lowered cloud prices?

Enterprises should explore cost-effective alternatives to public cloud providers.

Public cloud prices remain high despite declining hardware costs.

DevOps

AWS Enhances EC2 Capacity Reservation Management with Split, Move, and Modify Features

AWS introduced new functionalities for EC2 On-Demand Capacity Reservations to enhance resource management and cost efficiency.

fromInfoWorld

DevOps

Ephemeral environments in cloud-native development

Ephemeral environments in cloud computing offer flexibility and cost savings but require careful evaluation of their practical value for enterprises.

fromSitepoint

DevOps

ZEISS Demonstrates the Power of Scalable Workflows with Ampere Altra and SpinKube - SitePoint

Fermyon's SpinKube optimizes costs and improves performance by utilizing WebAssembly for scalable containerization.

more#cloud-computing

Mobile UX

fromwww.housingwire.com

A frictionless mobile mortgage experience doesn't require an app

Many borrowers find mortgage apps complicated and unnecessary due to their practical challenges.

#openai

Artificial intelligence

ChatGPT is getting a 'lightweight' version of its deep research tool

OpenAI launched a cost-effective 'lightweight' version of its ChatGPT deep research tool for free and paid users.

fromEngadget

Artificial intelligence

OpenAI is phasing out GPT-4.5 for developers

OpenAI is transitioning from GPT-4.5 to the more efficient GPT-4.1 model due to performance and cost benefits.

ChatGPT is getting a 'lightweight' version of its deep research tool

OpenAI launched a cost-effective 'lightweight' version of its ChatGPT deep research tool for free and paid users.

fromEngadget

OpenAI is phasing out GPT-4.5 for developers

OpenAI is transitioning from GPT-4.5 to the more efficient GPT-4.1 model due to performance and cost benefits.

From High-Tech Icons to Social Housing: The Evolving Role of Prefabrication

Prefabrication enhances architectural design and construction efficiency, particularly noted in both high-end and public projects.

fromArchDaily

Design

Gambit Office / Robert Konieczny + KWK Promes

The design showcases Gambit's identity through an innovative building form inspired by the local context and using cost-effective materials.

Renovation

fromArchDaily

2 months ago

From High-Tech Icons to Social Housing: The Evolving Role of Prefabrication

Prefabrication enhances architectural design and construction efficiency, particularly noted in both high-end and public projects.

fromArchDaily

Design

Gambit Office / Robert Konieczny + KWK Promes

The design showcases Gambit's identity through an innovative building form inspired by the local context and using cost-effective materials.

more#architecture

fromFast Company

Silicon Valley food

Starbucks opens its first 3D-printed store. Is it cheaper than the real thing?

Starbucks is launching its first 3D-printed store in Texas, highlighting innovation in construction and potential cost savings.

fromBusiness Insider

Cryptocurrency

These charts show why Netflix is unbothered in the face of economic angst

Netflix is regarded as a strong value in uncertain economic times, maintaining stability in subscriptions and forecasts.

fromwww.housingwire.com

Washington DC

HUD makes it official it will seek new headquarters

HUD is relocating from the Robert C. Weaver Federal Building to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

fromBKReader

Brooklyn

Why Choose Professional Car Shipping for Transportation Needs?

Professional car shipping services offer convenience, safety, and cost-effective solutions for transporting vehicles.

Using expert logistics can significantly reduce stress and save time during relocation.

Marketing tech

Are Point Solutions All They're Cracked Up To Be? - Above the Law

Law firms can achieve cost efficiencies and competitive advantages through technology consolidation.

#legal-departments

Law

Why Value-Based Pricing Is Here To Stay - Above the Law

Legal operations are shifting toward value-based pricing models that emphasize efficiency and results over billable hours in legal departments.

Privacy professionals

Where Inefficiency (Still) Plagues Today's Legal Departments - Above the Law

Many corporate law departments are still struggling with inefficiencies in their operations.

The survey sheds light on the time-wasting areas identified by law department employees.

Law

Why Value-Based Pricing Is Here To Stay - Above the Law

Legal operations are shifting toward value-based pricing models that emphasize efficiency and results over billable hours in legal departments.

Privacy professionals

Where Inefficiency (Still) Plagues Today's Legal Departments - Above the Law

Many corporate law departments are still struggling with inefficiencies in their operations.

The survey sheds light on the time-wasting areas identified by law department employees.

more#legal-departments

European startups

fromBusiness Insider

fromHomebuilding & Renovating

New planes are changing how people fly across the Atlantic

Narrowbody flights are increasing between North America and Europe, offering cost-effective travel options.

Renovation

2 months ago

Self-Build Zone reveals how to master cost control on your next self-build or renovation

Effective team assembly ensures budget-conscious building decisions that align with project integrity.

Value engineering can maximize design efficiency without sacrificing quality.

Software development

fromWIRED

2 months ago

DOGE's Misplaced War on Software Licenses

Government agencies can save costs by purchasing software licenses on behalf of contractors, but face issues with underutilization and wasteful spending.

fromITPro

DevOps

Synology ActiveProtect DP7400 review: An affordable one-stop backup shop for enterprise data protection

Synology's ActiveProtect products provide cost-effective and comprehensive backup solutions for mid-sized businesses and enterprises, emphasizing high storage capacity and ease of management.

#ai-models

fromSilicon Canals

Artificial intelligence

DeepSeek's breakthrough: A shift in AI economics?

DeepSeek's R1 model challenges assumptions about AI training costs and competition, indicating a potential shift in industry dynamics.

Artificial intelligence

Why everyone is freaking out about DeepSeek

DeepSeek's affordable AI models challenge traditional cost perceptions in the industry.

fromSilicon Canals

DeepSeek's breakthrough: A shift in AI economics?

DeepSeek's R1 model challenges assumptions about AI training costs and competition, indicating a potential shift in industry dynamics.

Why everyone is freaking out about DeepSeek

DeepSeek's affordable AI models challenge traditional cost perceptions in the industry.

more#ai-models

DevOps

Inside Atlassian Lithium: How a Dynamic ETL Platform Is Transforming Data Movement and Cutting Costs

Atlassian's Lithium ETL platform streamlines data movement, enabling flexible and efficient cloud management that yields cost savings through dynamic resource allocation.

#scalability

fromClickUp

5 months ago

Artificial intelligence

How AI as a Service Can Transform Your Business Operations

AIaaS simplifies AI adoption for businesses, allowing scaling operations without heavy investment or infrastructure development.

fromBusiness Matters

DevOps

Why Cloud Infrastructure Hosting Services Are Essential for Modern Businesses

Cloud infrastructure hosting services are crucial for optimizing costs and ensuring scalability in modern businesses.

fromClickUp

5 months ago

Artificial intelligence

How AI as a Service Can Transform Your Business Operations

AIaaS simplifies AI adoption for businesses, allowing scaling operations without heavy investment or infrastructure development.

fromBusiness Matters

DevOps

Why Cloud Infrastructure Hosting Services Are Essential for Modern Businesses

Cloud infrastructure hosting services are crucial for optimizing costs and ensuring scalability in modern businesses.

more#scalability

fromMedium

Key Takeaways From Week 1 of the AI Builders Summit-LLMs

The AI Builders Summit showcased the efficiency and effectiveness of deploying small AI models.

fromComputerWeekly.com

Business intelligence

DriveNets, Fujitsu, UfiSpace join forces to support optical net development | Computer Weekly

Collaboration among Fujitsu, UfiSpace, and DriveNets aims to enhance network efficiency and reduce operational costs through technological innovation.

fromBusiness Insider

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

The door is open for Musk's DOGE to achieve a quick win: slashing billions of dollars in fraud in federal programs like Medicare

Musk and Ramaswamy aim to reduce fraud in government programs through the newly established DOGE.