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Fostering Equity, Diversity & Inclusion In The Workplace (Video)
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What is the 5G Service-Based Architecture (SBA)?
Service-Based Architectures provide a modular framework from which common applications can be deployed using components from various sources and suppliers.
Azure private MEC - June 2023 Webinar Series
Private 5G networks offer a robust and dedicated connectivity solution tailored to meet the unique demands of various industries, empowering them to drive digital transformation and gain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving business landscape. Industries are embracing private 5G networks to harness the benefits of enhanced security, reliable performance, edge computing capabilities, and improved efficiency.
Introducing Azure Operator Nexus
Authored by Yousef Khalidi, CVP Azure for Operators At Microsoft, we're excited to announce the public preview of Azure Operator Nexus. This is an expansion of the Azure Operator Distributed Services private preview. Azure Operator Nexus is a hybrid, carrier-grade cloud platform designed for the specific needs of the operator in running network functions such as packet core, virtualized radio access networks (vRAN), subscriber data management, and billing policy.
Azure Programmable Connectivity Powers Network-Aware Applications
Three trends in distributed computing are converging. First, the number of places where applications can run has grown to include the cloud, public and private edges, and on-device. Second, distributed applications increasingly span these compute targets simultaneously, with placement decisions based on cost, location, and performance requiring continuous evaluation.
Azure Operator Voicemail: Take the first step to move voice workloads to the cloud
Authored by: Austin Spreadbury, Principal Technical Program Manager Microsoft understands that both fixed and mobile operators must optimize existing communications investments and services as critical voice workloads are moved to the cloud. As part of this effort, we announce private preview of Azure Operator Voicemail – a significant milestone for operators looking to transform their support of legacy voice services while realizing meaningful cost savings.
Azure Communications Gateway: Rapidly connect to Microsoft Teams
Authored by: Nick Slack, Senior Technical Program Manager Microsoft is excited to announce the general availability (GA) launch of Azure Communications Gateway, a new product designed for telecom operators that simplifies connecting fixed and mobile voice networks to Microsoft Teams. Azure Communications Gateway sits at the edge of an operator’s network, where it functions to secure, normalize, and interwork both voice and IT traffic between the operator and Microsoft Teams.
What is the 5G Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF)?
With the functionality of the 4G Mobility Management Entity (MME) now decomposed, the 5G Core Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF) receives all connection and session related information from the User Equipment (UE) (N1/N2) but is responsible only for handling connection and mobility management tasks. All messages related to session management are forwarded over the N11 reference interface to the Session Management Function (SMF).
What is the 5G Session Management Function (SMF)?
The 5G Session Management Function (SMF) is a critical 5G core component that performs a fundamental role in the 5G Service-Based Architecture (SBA). The SMF is primarily responsible for interacting with the decoupled data plane, creating, updating and removing Protocol Data Unit (PDU) sessions and managing session context with the User Plane Function (UPF).
Azure Learn Article: Build a private 5G network
There are four critical components to a private 5G network: the local radio and networking functions, the edge compute platform, the application ecosystem, and the cloud. Private 5G network solutions are often built as a collection of loosely integrated components. This loose-integration approach might make sense in terms of physical and organizational demarcation points, but it has drawbacks.
‘Hysteria’ Has Been Used Against BIWOC For Centuries — But Its Impact Lives On
Sitting by the pool with a group of friends, my crush spits on my face. As a 16-year-old who watches too many Jesse McCartney film clips, he meets all my crush prerequisites. He is carefree, with an outgrown early-noughties mop that blows in the wind while he tailgates buses on a skateboard like a concrete surfer. The wet, slimy substance hits my face, followed shortly by the n-word screamed across the pool, with a carelessness that sends me into shock.
‘Hysteria’ Has Been Used Against BIWOC For Centuries — But Its Impact Lives On
Sitting by the pool with a group of friends, my crush spits on my face. As a 16-year-old who watches too many Jesse McCartney film clips, he meets all my crush prerequisites. He is carefree, with an outgrown early-noughties mop that blows in the wind while he tailgates buses on a skateboard like a concrete surfer. The wet, slimy substance hits my face, followed shortly by the n-word screamed across the pool, with a carelessness that sends me into shock.
Benefit Premium Surcharges For Unvaccinated Employees – When The Carrot Isn't Enough - Employment and HR - Canada
Canada: Benefit Premium Surcharges For Unvaccinated Employees – When The Carrot Isn't Enough Labour, Employment & Human Rights Bulletin 02 September 2021 by Nicole Singh and Rebecca Rossi Fasken Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Employers have been trying to encourage employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Some employers paid bonuses. Others provided gift cards. What happens when rewards are not enough?
Is This Simple Trick The Key To Taking The Perfect Selfie?
How to make every selfie effortlessly flawless. Oct 02, 2018 8:00am By Nicole Singh It's no secret that celebrities are experts when it comes to taking a highly attractive selfie. From the angle of their camera lens to their perfect yet subtle pouts, they know how it's done. But could it be they also use selfie cases to help get the perfect lighting? Our bet is yes.
Career Code: Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner Love This Entrepreneur's Shoe Label
by Nicole Singh Nicole Singh is a freelance fashion, beauty, and lifestyle writer whose work has appeared on Girlboss, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Who What Wear, and more.
IKEA Just Launched an App That Let's You Try Before You Buy
@brooketestoni It’s no secret we are devout purchasers of IKEA interiors. Not only do we love the Scandinavian brand’s keen eye for burgeoning trends before they hit, but also its ability to design versatile products that really work for their (affordable) price tag.
This Instagram Account Is Making Invisible Illness Visible, And It's Changing Lives
One afternoon, during a regular — admittedly mindless — scroll on Instagram I stumbled across a post from Lena Dunham. Pictured was a rope-patterned tattoo on the nape of her neck that said “sick”. The caption read: “Sometimes the thing you’re most scared of being called is the best thing you can call yourself.” And for the first time, in a long time, I felt seen. I too had been struggling to accept my auto-immune condition, Crohn’s disease.
Are Your Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Clauses Enforceable? | Lexology
The recent ruling from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Stress-Crete Limited v. Harriman provides a helpful reminder of the factors that courts will assess in determining the enforceability of agreements not to compete with one's employer or solicit its customers after departing. Such agreements regarding post-employment activities are called restrictive covenants. They are notoriously difficult to enforce and often viewed with skepticism by the courts.
Here’s what your resume should look like for 2019 – Learn
The first step to landing your dream job is to create a stand-out resume. In this article, a recruitment specialist shares his top tips for impressing recruiters and landing your dream job. We also show you exactly how your resume should look in 2019, and make it easy to create your own with customizable resume templates. If there’s one experience that many professionals dread, it’s creating a resume.
These Wellness Bowl Recipes Are Like Eating Dessert for Breakfast
No matter how old I get, I can’t shake my mother’s insistence that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” And, the older I get the more I realise she was right. While coffee definitely serves as a fast-acting jolt each morning, a nutritious, balanced meal before a busy day is the best way to ensure peak performance and avoid the all-too-common afternoon slump.
A Local Artist Shares Her Insider Tips on Buying the Best Art for Your Home
There is no question that art has the potential to make or break your interior styling. But because it’s such an investment piece, many people shy away from even looking into buying one for their abodes. Whether you’re a minimalist or a maximalist, one thing’s for sure: Art is always a good idea. Not only does it declare your interior taste as soon as guests walk in, but, unlike clothing trends, art often appreciates over time.
Is It Just Me, or Has 'Self-Help' Become a Dirty Word?
This feature is dedicated to our #NoChangeNoFuture initiative. From the Women’s March, to Australia voting yes to same sex marriage, and the #MeToo movement, 2017 taught us to look beyond ourselves and come together as a collective of powerful women who are writing our own history. Join us as we commit to being the change we want to see in 2018. Because without change, there is no future. I’ve got a confession to make: There are only a few things I love more than a good self-help book.
9 Money-Saving Wedding Day Tips From A Bride Who's Been There
Like many other girls peppered around the globe, I had some serious dreams for my wedding day. Of course there was the dress, but I had also envisioned an picturesque venue, a larger-than-life feast, and the glistening wedding band that would accompany my dream ring. But of course, like most things, when you’re young, the reality part of your brain hasn’t fully developed, and when it comes finally time to plan your wedding, the foreign concept of “budgeting” becomes all too real.
Wondering Why You're Still Single? Your Subconscious Might Be Getting in the Way
Truth: The dating game can be complicated. But for those of you who are single and feel like you have a history of ruining your own relationships, expert Melanie Schilling tells Huffington Post Australia, that this could be because you’re subconsciously self-sabotaging your chances. And while we don’t deny that you’ve got a plethora of justified dating-horror stories, Schilling believes that for some, the need to blame external factors all the time actually reflects personal fear.
The Must-Have Homewares Australian Influencers are Buying This Summer
This year, we're taking the popular mantra, 'New Year, New You' into our homes, because, (in our interiors-obsessed opinion) nothing signals a new start, like a fresh abode. We're often on the hunt for each season's must-have homewares, and one of our favourite methods for searching is by scouring the accounts of our favourite influencers and stylists to see how they have updated their spaces.
Here's Where In-the-Know Women Visit When They're in Paris
From faultless interior styling, serious beauty props and unparalleled sartorial achievement, the French are having a real(ly long) moment, and we don’t think it’s going to dissipate any time soon (we just can’t stop stalking Jeanne Damas). The City of Love has long been a go-to destination, and the worlds fascination with French girls has made it a must-see stop on your annual pilgrimage to Europe.
This Aussie It Girl's Apartment Is Absolutely Stunning—and Easy to Re-Create
Creative director and stylist Brooke Testoni has well and truly established herself not only as an accomplished sartorial aficionado but also as an interior decorating expert, as proven by her immaculately curated home in Sydney, Australia. Within the classic white walls (which are 112 years old), sit an array of carefully chosen items we can't stop lusting over.
This Nutritionist Shares Her Guide to Staying Healthy Over Christmas
Let’s be honest, Christmas can be bittersweet. First, you have the joy of eating perfectly-orchestrated meals with the sole intention of filling you to the brim, but then comes the aftermath: Knowing that a week full of drinking and eating has almost railroaded your entire fitness efforts for the year. Sound familiar?
OK, Our Baby Names List Just Got Longer With These Summer-Inspired Monikers
What do Australians love more than anything? Summer. Our country possesses some of the most pristine beaches, but you could say our entire lifestyle is geared towards a laid back, and relaxed feel. Basically, we know how to chill. With the warmer days already among us, it got us thinking that if there are any babies that could pull of summer-inspired monikers, it’s our Australian babes—just think of how many you see frolicking happily in the sand?
Roxy Jacenko Just Gave Us an Exclusive Tour of Her Über-Chic Office
Exclusive They say "home is where the heart is", but as women with some serious ambition and a lot of hustle, the same could be said for our places of work. It's no secret that a beautifully styled space has the potential to not only increase your productivity, but also increase your creative capacity; and by the look of Sweaty Betty and The Ministry of Talent founder, Roxy Jacenko's latest office renovation, it's obviously a notion she understands.
The Gender Gap In Pain
After two years of convincing doctors to investigate my unrelenting pelvic pain, in July of last year, I was diagnosed with the autoimmune condition, Inflammatory Bowel Disease. As my doctor wrote out a script for my medication, I cried strange tears of joy, because I was no longer the girl who cried pain. We know that the gender gap permeates into many different facets of women’s lives.
Why a mood board can do more than just inspire you – Learn
Mood boards are so much more than curating your Pinterest board. Don’t believe us? Below, we list some of the ways developing a mood board can help you develop your ideas.
How to rule social media in only a few minutes a day – Learn
Tired of spending all day trying to grow your social media platforms? In this article, we share five tips that will help you streamline your social media marketing so that you can focus on other projects throughout the day. While building your personal brand or business on social media can be an exciting endeavour—anyone else get an endorphin kick with each new follower?—the truth is, sometimes social media marketing can prove to be an unproductive rabbit hole.
How to be more creative: 8 tips from designers – Learn
Tired of stale ideas? Or worse, no ideas at all? Creativity is an important part of problem solving and development. Below, we share eight tips from designers who rely on creativity everyday. When it comes to designing on Canva, you’ve likely got a project that needs to make an impact. But sometimes it’s hard to find the creativity needed to take your idea and turn it into a masterpiece.
13 brilliant ideas for your next social media posts – Learn
With endless color and graphic design options, Canva is here to help boost your social media profile to new heights. Using the inspiration below—and a few clicks in Canva—watch engagement increase with every post. While social media is known for its infinite marketing potential, it’s also just a great way to connect with your followers and show them who you are.
This Aussie It Girl's Apartment Is Absolutely Stunning—and Easy to Re-Create
Creative director and stylist Brooke Testoni has well and truly established herself not only as an accomplished sartorial aficionado but also as an interior decorating expert, as proven by her immaculately curated home in Sydney, Australia. Within the classic white walls (which are 112 years old), sit an array of carefully chosen items we can't stop lusting over.
This Aussie It Girl's Apartment Is Absolutely Stunning—and Easy to Re-Create
Creative director and stylist Brooke Testoni has well and truly established herself not only as an accomplished sartorial aficionado but also as an interior decorating expert, as proven by her immaculately curated home in Sydney, Australia. Within the classic white walls (which are 112 years old), sit an array of carefully chosen items we can't stop lusting over.
An Indigenous Journalist Opens Up About How Her Heritage Has Influenced Her Work
Can you tell us about your indigenous heritage and how it has played a role in shaping who you are? I'm a Wiradjuri woman from Cowra in Western NSW, and I grew up on Dharug country in Western Sydney. As an Aboriginal woman, I have a responsibility to learn about and practice my culture, protect the country and keep our language alive—and to teach my son the same.
This Aussie Fashion Label Just Launched in NYC—Tour Their New Boutique
For 30 years, Australian fashion label Scanlan Theodore has worked hard to stitch together timeless luxury items for the modern woman and thus become a brand that many (particular editors in our Sydney-based office) flock to for that one-of-a-kind piece. Following its long-standing local success, the brand just launched its first U.S. flagship store, at 7 East 19th Street in New York.
3 strategies to get yourself out of a career rut
Millennials are known for seeking careers that are meaningful to them, ditching the notion that work is simply just a means to bring home a pay cheque. In fact, a recent study by job-seeking website, SEEK proves that Australians want to be fulfilled beyond finance, with 60 percent of professionals feeling “stuck” in their career, hoping that they can one day pursue a different job.
Womaneer: Meet the CMO Who Is Working Hard to See More Women in Leadership
I’ve been at Bluewolf since its inception and I’m incredibly proud of building the company with my partners and all of our employees and customers. We have achieved significant milestones over the last decade, including the acquisition of Bluewolf and amazing integration and partnership with IBM. During this time, my colleague Jolene and I co-founded the Women Innovators Network (WIN) to help bring women together and reach the highest levels of management.
Inside a Fashion Designer's Dreamy Californian Bungalow
Was there anything that was surprisingly hard during the renovation process? Drawing the line between picking the best hardware or ones that would sustain. Are you designing this house to sell eventually or live in forever? It’s a really interesting place to know where you are now and where you will be and deciding where to invest based on that. I could have gone mad with finishing touches, but is it all really worth it to some degree, if I plan on growing out of this home one day?
Skin Hacks for a Long Flight, According to a Fashion Girl
Her life might look Instagram perfect, but fashion influencer Carmen Hamilton knows the reality of flying all too well. The Australian native often takes long-haul flights around the world and says it can have a serious impact on the quality of her skin. Traveling mostly for work, Hamilton has curated the perfect in-flight beauty routine to combat that “red-eyed and groggy” look that can often accompany us out of the plane and into our holiday.
3 things this social media influencer did to save $36,000 in 13 months
We all need to earn a crust, but admitting that you like money might sound like a materialistic statement. As we’ve already learnt from Erin Henry, changing your perspective on your finances actually could help you manifest more money, something we are especially keen to do! So now that we know the basics of being financially responsible, we are on a mission to increase our bank balance.
This entrepreneur created her successful event company from her kitchen bench
After her 30th birthday celebrations left her with 50 unwanted vases, Elleni Pearce had a lightbulb moment, that eventually turned into LENZO, an online event marketplace where party planners (from novices to experts) can find all their event needs in one place.
Here's how these 3 successful women deal with a never-ending email inbox
Let’s be honest, emails can be stressful. And with mobile devices making it even easier to have 24/7 access, replying to a full inbox can be a job in itself. I don’t know about you, but I feel like my inbox metaphorically resembles my house: Clean, tidy, and attended to, means I am able to get clear and focused throughout the day, but messy, and scattered is enough to send me into overdrive.
See Why Ditching the Work/Life Balance Mantra Worked for This Editor
If, like me, you consider yourself a driven (but sometimes discouraged) career-oriented being, who often looks to those ahead in their professional journeys for sage advice and pockets of wisdom, you’ve come to the right place. Introducing, Jerico Mandybur.
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