#How to transfer data from one cloud to another | Explore Tumblr posts and blogs

wandascrush · 5 months ago

Text

Traitor

Warnings: angstttt, betrayal, arguments, romantic tension, very stressful situations, lying, toxic Nat ngl, allusions to sex

Pairings: Natasha Romanoff x f!reader, Wanda Maximoff x f!reader, Avengers x f!reader

A/N: Part 6 of my DIWK series! Summary: The truth always has a way of coming out- and todays the day

Fast forward four months

The wind blew fiercely against your window as you awoke, sensing an unusual tension in the air—a buzz, as if nature itself was angry. You fluffed your shaggy h/c hair and swung your tired legs out of the warm bed, extricating yourself from the comfortable embrace of a woman’s arm wrapped around your waist. Not just any woman, but Natasha Romanoff—the world’s greatest assassin, a highly skilled martial artist, and your girlfriend. Well, kind of. She didn’t want to label it, and you’d gotten used to that. Things with Wanda had fizzled out, and she was now one of your closest friends. Stability was slowly but surely creeping back into your life.

Just then, your phone buzzed on the nightstand, pulling you from your morning trance. An encrypted message from Agent Hill: another file to drop off at the HYDRA data server and report back. No pleasantries, no reassurances. The anxiety that once clouded your mind about this operation had dissipated over the months. You had grown confident in your skills, so close to the finish line now. You just needed one more piece of information about a new serum they were developing—something about a super-soldier project. Deliver that, and you would be officially done with HYDRA, Samantha, and all the vile people who worked there. A free agent—literally.

You pulled the file from its folder, reviewing the intel they provided this time. Not bad, surprisingly.

You dressed slowly, your legs sore from prior activities with your “girlfriend.” Natasha’s sleeping form rustled in the sheets before settling, a gentle huff of breath escaping her lips.

At the base, you navigated the winding corridors, each step echoing louder than the last. The data server room was buried at the heart of the building, and each doorway you passed felt like a checkpoint in a prison. Fluorescent overhead lights buzzed, casting a stark, sterile glow that complemented the coldness of the place. Reaching the server room, you slid your ID across the panel, entering as the heavy door hissed shut behind you.

The space was mostly empty, save for the hum of servers and the dull glow of screens casting eerie shadows. A lone technician glanced up at you, nodding in acknowledgment. You were well-known by now—both for your envied operation and proximity to HYDRA’s high command.

You approached one of the terminals, connected your encrypted drive, and waited as it loaded the contents onto their system. But as you watched the file transfer, doubt crept in. How many more lies before they caught up with you? Were they already catching up, and maybe you didn’t know it?

The file finished transferring. You removed your drive, pocketing it quickly. Turning to leave, you caught the technician watching you from the corner of your eye, his gaze lingering a moment too long. You met his eyes and offered a quick nod, concealing the flicker of alarm you felt as he turned back to his work.

Returning to the compound that afternoon felt like a relief. As you stepped into your hall, orange shadows of the sun creeping in through the glass walls, the quiet was broken by a familiar voice.

“Back so soon?”

Natasha’s slid into your view like silk. She was leaning against the wall in the corridor, arms crossed, her expression unreadable—as per usual.

You tried to keep your face neutral, but her sharp gaze seemed to peel back every layer you’d carefully constructed. “Mission ended earlier than expected,” you replied.

She arched an eyebrow, gaze narrowing slightly. “Right. Just strange. Fury usually sends the rest of us a notice when someone’s out. And you leave me a note. Or text.”

“It was classified,” you shrugged, trying to deflect, hoping she wouldn’t probe further.

Natasha’s smirk softened, but her gaze didn’t waver. She stepped closer, her presence intense. “You’ve been slipping away a lot lately, honey,” she murmured, her tone low. “Everyone’s noticed.” Her beautiful green eyes bore into you, calculating your every expression.

There was no accusation in her words, only an edge of curiosity. But the weight of the lies began to press down, your chest tightening with the guilt you’d tried so hard to ignore. “It’s not like that, Nat,” you said, your voice barely above a whisper.

She reached out, her fingers grazing your arm—a touch that felt like both an anchor and a pull. “Then what’s it like?”

For a heartbeat, you wanted to tell her. Instead, you swallowed the words, your throat tightening. “You know how this job is, Tasha. It’s complicated.”

A flicker of something—hurt, maybe—crossed her face before she masked it, letting her hand fall away. She stepped back, crossing her arms again. “Don’t you trust me?”

“Of course I do.”

She scoffed, “Doesn’t seem that way.”

“That’s not fair, and you know it.” You squeezed past her, accidentally bumping her shoulder as you did.

Her hand caught yours. “You know I can help, right? Whatever it is.”

You forced a half-smile, “Not this time, honey.”

Natasha held your gaze for a moment longer before nodding, though the air between you felt strained, taut with the things left unsaid. She turned and walked away, leaving you alone in the dim corridor, the weight of her words lingering.

You stared at the ceiling, Natasha’s words looping in your mind. Everyone’s noticed. You wondered if that included Wanda. The thought of her finding out, of her piecing together the truth, was terrifying. She’d already uncovered your family’s past—if she found out everything else…

You didn’t want to think about it.

About twice a week, Natasha would come and sleep in your room, especially after tough training days or a bad mission. Tonight? She didn’t so much as text you. Ouch.

The cold floors at 3 a.m. felt soothing as you walked to the kitchen to grab a drink, catching sight of Wanda curled up on the couch, staring out the window.

Her expression was unreadable.

“Wanda?” you asked, the surprise clear in your voice.

“I couldn’t sleep again,” she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper. Her gaze was intense, searching your face as though trying to read every unspoken thought.

You grabbed two juices from the fridge, crossing the room to sit beside her. For a moment, neither of you spoke; the silence was thick.

“It was two years yesterday that I held his,” she began, her voice hesitant. “I… I didn’t even remember.”

You glanced down, your hands twisting together as you gathered your thoughts. “I know,” you whispered. “I didn’t want to remind you, since you didn’t mention it.” Wanda adored her brother, and you adored her. You didn’t want to worsen her pain by adding a reminder.

Her hand reached out, covering yours, her touch warm and steady. “I visited his grave earlier,” she swallowed, “left a small baby’s breath bouquet.” “It’s always only one bouquet, but today when I visited him- there were already flowers there.”

You didn’t know if you should also mention that you left flowers, but when you looked up, Wanda’s eyes were already staring into yours. Her gaze softened, and you felt the pull again, that magnetic connection that made your friendship feel impossible sometimes.

“Wanda…”

She gingerly brushed a strand of hair from your eyes, tucking it behind your ear.

“Now your hair is perfect.”

“It’s always perfect, witchy.”

Her cheeky white smile glowed in the darkness.

The next few days most of your training was done with Peter, Clint, or Steve, completely ruling out the possibility of any more relationship messiness. The tension with Natasha, the fragileness you held with Wanda—it was all starting to pull at the threads of your mind once again.

You will never forget that day. That was the day your life changed forever. You often think of what might’ve been, if you hadn’t joined the avengers and all. Just stayed as a high level SHIELD agent.

Maybe it all would’ve been fine, if not for that Thursday. That stupid fucking Thursday. And for Nick Fury. But you didn’t know all that yet.

You swiftly moved through the hallways on your way to meet Bruce in the lab, your mind elsewhere, when a familiar rasp called your name.

“Y/N.”

You turned to see Natasha, her gaze sharp, expression unreadable. She nodded toward one of the empty conference rooms. “We need to talk.”

You followed her inside, the silence between you thick with unspoken words. You felt like a little kid in trouble with the principal. When the door shut, she turned to you, her arms crossed, her stance tense.

“Is there something you’re not telling me?” she asked, her tone steady but laced with frustration.

Your heart pounded, every instinct screaming to deflect, to lie. But standing there, facing Natasha’s intense gaze, the walls you’d built felt paper-thin.

“I…No.”

She took a step closer, her voice soft but firm. “Y/N, I don’t know what’s going on, but I will find out.”

The intensity in her gaze, the determination, left you breathless. She was offering you an out, a lifeline, but taking it would mean unraveling everything. You were practically at the finish line.

Just as you opened your mouth to speak, the compound’s alarm blared, cutting through the tension. Natasha’s gaze flickered to the door, her expression shifting to frustration.

“Of course,” she muttered, looking back to you.

She turned and left the room, leaving you standing there, your chest tight and burning.

The mission had been going well until you were cornered in a tight hallway by a mercenary, his face hidden by a tactical helmet and wielding a blade that gleamed under the dim light. You threw up an arm to block his initial swing, but he was relentless, landing a hit to your side that knocked the breath from you. Blood trickled from a cut on your arm, but you pushed through, angling for a counterattack.

Before you could make another move, a blast of red energy hit from behind, sending the attacker flying into a wall. Surprised, you turned to see Wanda, her hands crackling with energy. She stepped between you and the mercenary, red tendrils floating around his head before he fainted.

“Thought you might need a hand,” she said, her tone light, but her eyes betrayed the worry simmering beneath.

You forced a smile, though your pride ached at her interference. “I had it under control.”

Wanda raised an eyebrow, clearly unconvinced, but she didn’t push it. She held your gaze a moment longer, “Sure you did, L/N.”

Before you could answer, Natasha’s voice crackled through the comms. “Y/N, Wanda—stop messing around and regroup. Now.”

Her tone was clipped, cold, and even through the comms, you could feel the chill.

You two shared a quick, slightly guilty glance before moving back to rejoin the others. Throughout the rest of the mission, Natasha barely looked at you, and when she did, her expression was hardened, her gaze flicking quickly between you and Wanda with a disapproving edge.

Back at the compound, you found Natasha in the common area, gathering her gear with sharp, precise movements. You hovered nearby, hoping to talk, to get a hint of what was going on, but she barely acknowledged you.

“Nat,” you started, your voice soft.

“What?” Her tone was harsh, her eyes narrowing. “Something you need?”

You faltered, caught off guard by the bite in her voice. “I… I just wanted to check if you were okay.”

She scoffed, a cold smirk pulling at her lips. “That’s rich. Last I saw, you were the one who needed backup. I didn’t realize Wanda was your personal rescuer.”

The words hit like a slap, the sting of her jealousy clear. You opened your mouth to respond, but she cut you off, grabbing her bag and shouldering it without a glance in your direction. You tried to lighten the mood, “A little jealous, Romanoff?” Although you were teasing, the joke came out so soft, genuine. You gently touched the small of her back, gazing at her with worried eyes.

“Let’s not pretend this is anything more than a job, Y/N,” she said, voice low and unyielding- she shifted out of your touch. “That way, you won’t get distracted.”

“I think we should continue our conversation from earlier-,” you were cut off before you finished your sentence

“And what if I don’t want to talk? Ever thought about that?”

“Earlier you said you were here for me, that I’m not alone. I don’t understand, you know I care about you. Just talk to me-,” you hadn’t anticipated the crack in your voice at the end, catching Natasha’s attention, but of course, only for a second.

She packed her bag faster.

“Natasha please-”

“Enough!” Her loud voice bounced off the walls.

“So what are we then? We sleep together, we share a bed, you care about me- I know you do. So what is this?”

Natashas jaw clenched, and when her eyes looked at you, they held something you’d never seen, “It’s just sex, Y/N. Grow up. It’s what adults do.”

She rushed past you, shoulder bumping yours, leaving you standing there. Wounded and more confused than ever- the Romanov specialty.

As you entered a new log into your journal that night, spilling your heart about HYDRA, Wanda, Natasha, a knock sounded on your door. For once, you just wanted to be left alone. You threw the journal under the covers, running to the bathroom.

You poked your head out of the door, “In the shower, can’t talk!” You hoped it was loud enough for whatever guest to go away. It wasn’t.

As the scent of vanilla and citrus soap slid down your skin, rubbing any grime away and relaxing your muscles, Wanda walked into your room. She figured she’d just wait to talk with you once you got out of the shower, plopping herself down on your bed. However, as soon as she sat, something hard and stiff was felt under her, something very uncomfortable. Wanda slightly lifted herself off of the bed, blindly moving her hand around for the stiff object- finding a small journal. It was a dark red, canvas cover. Your initials were etched into the bottom right corner.

As you stepped out of the bathroom, the sight of Wanda sitting on the edge of your bed, her hands trembling, sent a chill down your spine. Your journal lay face down on the floor, its secrets exposed. Droplets from your wet hair trickled down your back, the cold seeping through your pajamas and onto the wooden floor. The room was thick with silence.

Wanda’s eyes, wide and glistening, locked onto yours. Her voice, barely above a whisper, broke the tension. “How long?” The weight of her question pressed heavily upon you.

Your heart raced, each beat echoing in your ears. The walls seemed to close in, the air growing thin. You opened your mouth, searching for words, but found none.

Wanda’s gaze hardened, a mixture of hurt and betrayal evident. “All this time… ” Her voice cracked, the pain palpable.

You took a tentative step forward, hands outstretched in a plea. “Wanda, I can explain—”

But she recoiled, as if your very presence burned. “Explain? How can you possibly explain this?” She gestured towards the fallen journal, her movements sharp and erratic, “It’s you. You’re the traitor, you’re the mole,” she glared at you accusingly. The red glow in her eyes grew with each second.

Desperation clawed at you. “I was told to lie. Ask Fury he put me—”

“Fury? Are you serious?” she interrupted, her tone dripping with disdain. “Was any of it real? Or was I just another pawn?”

You shook your head vehemently, “No, Wanda, you have to believe me. My feelings for all of you are genuine.”

She stood abruptly, red wisps crackling from her fingers, “I don’t know what to believe anymore.”

Before you could utter another word, the door swung open with a resounding thud. Natasha stood in the doorway, her face a mask of cold fury. Behind her, Steve and Tony loomed, their expressions grim. Natasha’s voice was icy, each word laced with venom. “Is it true? Have you been feeding information to HYDRA?”

Your knees threatened to buckle under the weight of their collective gaze. You swallowed hard, forcing yourself to stand upright. “It’s not what it seems. I was working undercover, on Fury’s orders. I was a SHIELD agent before an Avenger, you guys know this.”

Tony scoffed, crossing his arms over his chest. “Convenient excuse. Got any proof?”

You reached into your pocket, fingers trembling, and producing your phone. “Call him! Ask him. Fury will tell you everything, promise.”

Steve stepped forward, grabbing your phone out of your hand- crushing it. His eyes, usually filled with warmth, were now cold and distant. “Your promises mean nothing to us anymore, Agent.”

Tony stepped further into the room, all of them cornering you, “Besides, Fury’s off grid with Maria. We just got the call.” He sucked his teeth, “But if you two worked as closely as you say, you would’ve known before us.” The bite in Tony’s words wasn't missed.

Fuck.

As they turned to leave, you dove for your notebook on the ground, picking it up and practically shoving it toward Steve, “This! Read this!” ragged breaths left your mouth, “everything that’s been going on is in it. From the first day.”

Steve glanced at you warily, looking back at Natasha, “Can we trust this?”

The redhead’s gaze toward you was icy, completely void of emotion. Your eyes pleaded with her. She didn’t care.

“Absolutely not.”

#natasha romanoff x reader #natasha romanoff angst #natasha romanoff #natasha romanoff x female #natasha romanoff x wanda maximoff #natasha x reader #wanda maximoff angst #wanda maximoff #wanda maximoff x reader #wanda maximoff x fem!reader #natasha romanoff x fem!reader #avengers x reader #avengers x fem!reader #marvel fic #Natasha Romanoff #Wanda Maximoff

219 notes · View notes

raintemper · 4 months ago

Text

Hi I'm back with another scuffed oc post. Redesign for Sunlit? More likely than you think. He's so silly,

Sketch page and additional oc info under the break

Tmw u have to convince your not-bf to save your life because your parents want to factory reset you because you're too obsessed with your not-bf

Starless is an early iterator who was not tasked with solving the great problem (at first), he mostly focused on discovering and treating illnesses that came with having a city above the clouds in perfect position to be laser beamed by the sun. Eventually it is also put to work to find the solution, but he does it alongside his previous work.

Sunlit comes along in the group and finds a deep fascination with Starless' research and wants to also do the cool things instead of solving the impossible problem a hundred other iterators are failing to solve. Starless, out of boredom, occasionally sends over some of its studies if asked. Sunlit is a little too engrossed in this and way too emotionally attached to Starless to do his job properly.

Think,,, he will try his best to impress Starless by discovering new viruses and then helping him find the treatments for it, but he is actually creating the new viruses to make it look like he found something. Starless is not very particularly impressed, just because this is what most of its functions focus on does not mean he likes doing it. (Imagine trying to impress an artist by showing them nft?? Lol idkk if that's a fair comparison)

Obviously Starless is almost instantly suspicious of them. No need for him to act on it though because Sunlit stands out so much as an outlier himself. Consistently ignoring his citizens, doesn't care about the problem, accidentally almost caused an epidemic with one of his (supposed to be secret) virus creations. So his creators had plans to completely reset his system. Starless was almost reset as well just by association but was thankfully able to avoid it.

So Sunlit is very sad and scared and asks Starless to please save his life. Starless is not completely unattached to him at this point, but knows whether it helps or not, it'll come to regret either path in the future. (Is Sunlit unhinged enough to figure out a way without its help and then haunt it later on. Perhaps?) Anyways after a little bit of pathetic whimpering from Sunlit(/j), Starless writes him a code to copy and preserve his self in a part of Starless' own system (how fun).

Post mass ascension, Sunlit gets rotted and corrupted and Starless has to deal with it's (what are they) trying to also corrupt it via suspicious links and data transfers.

(silly reminder that these guys are based off existing ocs of mine in which the roles are swapped. It was Starless doing the tormenting but he was much more charismatic about it.)

#rain world #rain world oc #rw oc #iterator oc #rain world iterator #rw iterator #rw #starless pronouns are he/it #sunlit is he/they #raintarts #starless sometimes calls sunlit “sweet” for the other part of his name “sunlit sweet grass”#are you guys getting confused with their aliases yet #starless and sunlit #SunlitSG

38 notes · View notes

cruisingheightswithdragons · 2 months ago

Text

This is still a wip, but I’m still excited about it sgdjdbdj. Have a little piece of how Lilip’s story begins :)

Captain’s Log, Stardate 43085.7 Not long after Doctor Crusher had been transferred aboard, and Doctor Pulaski having departed, we have had little time for reunion as the Enterprise received an urgent distress call from the Terys star system. After looking through decades old data, it was found that the Federation had established a research station on a Class-M moon orbiting the lone gas giant in the system. However, the station had severed contact through unknown means, and attempts to reach out over the years had resulted in failure.

So, to say receiving a message from this station after six decades of silence has been a surprise is quite the understatement. Especially given that the station was set up to catalogue the life forms on the moon, and research how life can evolve and thrive on a gas giant’s satellite. Should this mission bode well, it would be imperative that the data from the station be recovered. The information they have could prove invaluable to future exobiological research.

“We are within range, sir.” Lieutenant Commander Data announced from his station at ops. His pearlescent hands thrummed away on the control panel in front of him with calculated accuracy. The ship was just now entering the star system.

“Very good.” The Captain of the ship, Jean-Luc Picard pulled at his red uniform as soon as he voiced his acknowledgment. He turned to the other station several feet to Data’s right, with an officer seated at another control panel. “Open communications, Ensign Ferris. Let them know that we are here to assist.”

“Right away, Captain.” Ferris replied. She tapped her panel diligently. With two beeps coming from her station, it was clear the message had been sent.

But would it be received? And would there be a response? That was yet to be seen as the Enterprise passed the star. It glowed a bright, almost white yellow. A plume of plasma erupted from the fiery surface, shaking the ship as the flames licked her hull.

“Shields are steady, Captain.” The Klingon, Lieutenant Worf, announced once the shaking ceased.

“Maintain course,” Captain Picard commanded, “Ensign, status?”

“No response, sir.” Ferris said.

Picard furrowed his brow as his gaze landed back to the viewscreen. In the distance, a tiny, blue speck pierced its color through the vast expanse of space. It grew larger as the ship neared the gas giant. The planet was huge, its atmosphere was streaked with stripes of various blues. The clouds that made up the planet swirled around at incredible speeds.

Alarming speeds, actually. For there was an arch of atmosphere that bulged from the planet. It flickered like fire here and there as the gas giant expelled its contents. It was clear that this was what the distress call was about, as the expulsion was so rapid and powerful that it would no doubt reach the moon and tear apart its own atmosphere.

“Bring us around,” Picard ordered, “We must make sure that the moon hasn't been struck.”

Upon entering the commands on the console, the Enterprise maneuvered around the evaporating gas giant. It was impossible to avoid the blast of the expulsion of atmosphere, and it rocked the ship violently. Bodies flung this way and that from the momentum, but were quickly recovered once the quaking stopped.

“Damage report.” Picard demanded.

“Shields holding at eighty percent, Captain.” Worf said in return as he steadied himself on his console.

“Let’s just hope the moon holds out better than us…”

The satellite came into view after a careful orbit around its host. It was small, about the size of Earth’s moon. Breaking the vast, blue ocean was one supercontinent covered in lush, green vegetation, with a mountain range splitting it down the middle. Down there was the research station, which was last reported having a staff of one hundred and four personnel, but that was sixty years ago. It was only speculation what the number could be now— Larger? Smaller?

While the sight of such a planetoid bursting with life was beautiful, such wonder was doused upon taking closer inspection of its atmosphere. A pale blue trail faced away from the moon’s host like the tail of a comet. The air that the flora and fauna breathed was being stripped away. The Enterprise was too late.

Captain Picard stiffened at the sight. He cocked his head in Data’s direction, urgency flashing in his eyes. “Data, can you find any life signs?”

“It is difficult to tell, sir,” Data’s calm tenor sounded as he tapped away on his console, “The drastic changes in the moon’s atmosphere coupled with the planet’s rapid expulsion of its own is making it difficult to scan for life forms.”

William Riker, the Captain’s first officer, stood from his seat and took a step forward, his beautiful blue eyes not leaving the main viewscreen. “Do you have the coordinates of the station?”

“Affirmative.” Data confirmed.

“Scan there, see what you can find.”

While Data adjusted his search, a worried voice spilled from the lips of the Betazoid counselor, Deanna Troi. “Captain,” She addressed, “I’m sensing something from the surface…”

Picard turned to his trusted confidante, his gaze hardened as a signal for her to continue.

“An intense feeling of fear…” Troi’s black eyes clouded as she focused her mind to the sensations she began to pick up. “And pain… great pain… Someone is down there, and they’re hurt badly…”

“Captain,” Data interrupted, “I can confirm life signs aboard the station, but it is difficult to determine how many.”

A blast from the gas giant pushed at the starship, rocking the bridge as people desperately tried to keep their footing.

“We cannot hold orbit around the moon or the planet for long, not unless we want to take a beating.” Picard planted his foot down firmly onto the carpet as the shaking stopped, steadily returning to his usual posture. He turned to Data. “Data, I want you to get down to the research station as quickly as you can.” Another plume of atmospheric discharge shook the ship. “You have one hour to assess the damage, and rescue anyone that may still be alive.”

“Just Data, sir?” Worf asked.

It was Data who answered. “With the change in atmosphere, it can be concluded that it would be impossible to breathe. As I do not require oxygen to survive, it is safest for me to go should the life support system of the station fail.”

Worf simply nodded in agreement.

“Hurry, Mr. Data, you don’t have much time.” Picard ushered as another shake rocked the bridge before quickly subsiding.

The android stood from his post, which was quickly filled by another officer as Data strode towards the turbolift. After inputting his destination for transporter room three, the lift moved in response. It moaned quietly as it made its way down, passing level after level. It finally stopped after several seconds, and the doors slid open.

Data walked briskly through the corridor until he reached his destination. A transporter pad against the wall made the rest of the room reflect a blue light. The officer that manned the station, Miles O’Brien, stood by a console several meters away.

“Ready when you are, sir.” O’Brien said in his Irish accent.

After grabbing a tricorder, Data hopped up to the pad, and positioned himself to stand above a white circle of light. “Energize.”

With a few taps of the console, and a sliding motion from his fingers, O’Brien breathed life into the transporter. The glow brightened, and Data was enveloped by blue streaks of light, and his figure faded away until he disappeared completely. The machine ceased its bright glow as soon as the android vanished from sight, returning the room to a comfortable level of brightness as the machine purred its gentle hum.

It was by pure chance that the rapidly decaying atmosphere didn’t interfere with the beam down. Data’s form appeared, wrapped in a blue light as he was transported from the ship to the inside of the station. The building was dark—the power having gone out from the strong winds outside. Shelves and appliances littered the floor. The station had definitely taken a beating from the high winds that blasted its walls and shook the room.

Tricorder in hand, the device lit up and murmured a droning sound as Data scanned the area. Stepping with calculated precision to avoid any debris, he moved his tricorder back and forth. There was very little oxygen in the room he had beamed into, and Data suspected that perhaps it was like that throughout the rest of the building. Regardless, it was worth looking around for anyone, especially if the life form that Counselor Troi sensed was alive. After making his way down a dark hallway, Data entered what appeared to be a room dedicated to the operations of the station. It wasn’t a surprise that there were several bodies scattered around, every one of them showing signs of asphyxiation.

One of the personnel, a Caitian, leaned limply against a podium with a control panel that was still lit with power. The feline’s eyes were bulging from her sandy colored face, but surprisingly showed the relief she felt in her last moments. Upon closer inspection of the panel, Data saw that the Caitian had rerouted all backup power to a single room. Life support was on and running in that space alone.

With quick thinking, Data tapped the control panel next to the door. It opened, and a burst of air slapped against him as he quickly nosed his way inside. The door shut tightly behind him the second he had entered. Whatever loss there was in oxygen from the open door was minimal.

As Data scanned the room, it was apparent that these were sleeping quarters. A bed rested neatly against the far wall where a window rattled above it. The pillows had been tossed to the floor, and the blanket dangled lamely from the mattress. To the right, a bookshelf had fallen and scattered its contents into a messy pile. But from the pile of fallen books and PADDs, a small, dark hand peeked through a gap.

Quickly, Data rushed to the bookshelf and used his superhuman strength to lift it off of whatever it had fallen on. Throwing it aside with relative ease, he soon picked away at the books. As he did so, the body underneath grew more visible.

It was a humanoid with deep, magenta skin. Their curly hair was a dark purple that cascaded in ribbons down to their shoulders. Interestingly, their ears were long and pointed with rows of grooves inside them. From the ear and to the chin, mutton chops of hair fanned out similar to the ruffs of fur belonging to an Earth lynx. What’s more, peeking from the bottom of their knee length gown, a purple furred tail twitched. This being—whoever and whatever they were—was alive.

Pulling the alien out from the mess, Data heard a weak whimper. They were clearly in pain.

Immediately Data pressed his hand to his combadge, the golden delta chirping in response. “Data to Enterprise,” He began quickly, “I have one survivor. Two to beam directly to sickbay.” He returned his hand to the being that groaned in agony, holding them in his arms as the shafts of light enveloped the both of them. Soon, they vanished from the spot.

Data had found himself and this stranger back on the Enterprise in its sickbay. In an instant, Doctor Beverly Crusher rushed to the pair, ushering them to a biobed. Data complied, and set the being down as Doctor Crusher began to scan them.

“Was she the only survivor?” Doctor Crusher asked Data.

The android nodded. “She was in the only room with life support systems active. While I did not cover the entire station, it can be surmised that everyone else had perished. It was clear from the bodies I had encountered that they all died from lack of oxygen.” He twitched his head, his yellow eyes darting back and forth as he made some calculations. “I estimate the time of death for the personnel aboard to have been within the frame of thirty to forty minutes before we had gotten to the moon.”

While she continued scanning, the doctor nodded, her eyes softened at her patient. Looking over her tricorder, she could see several bruised ribs, the bones in their arms splintered, and a concussion.

The patient’s eyes rolled lazily open as they opened their mouth to release a pitiful sigh. The whites of their eyes were a pale lavender, and the irises were a darker purple. Scrunching their bushy eyebrows, they looked around as best they could, their sight settling on Data, who returned the gaze.

“Data,” Doctor Crusher started, “I need to grab some hyposprays. I’ll be gone for just a moment, but please do your best to keep her from falling asleep, alright?”

“Of course, Doctor.” Data accepted as Crusher briskly stepped away to a small room out of sight. He looked back down at the being who began to move their hand. Their magenta fingers brushed against Data’s uniform, and in response he grabbed their hand softly. “I am Lieutenant Commander Data. You are aboard the USS Enterprise. You are safe now.”

As the patient began to blink in acknowledgment, Doctor Crusher returned with three hyposprays. One by one, she pressed them to her patient’s neck and squeezed the trigger. They released a sharp hiss, but Data could see that the pain they were feeling was starting to subside thanks to the medicine.

“How’s that?” Doctor Crusher asked. She pressed her palm sweetly onto their shoulder.

After a strained swallow, the patient finally spoke. “…better…” They answered, their voice soft and quiet.

“I’ll need to gather a few tools in order to heal your bruises and your head. Will you be alright with Data for a minute?”

The being nodded, looking back at Data and squeezing his hand.

While Doctor Crusher rushed to a counter a few meters away, Data looked back towards the being. “May I ask, what is your name?”

With tremendous effort, the being coughed out, “Lilip…”

“Lily?” Doctor Crusher echoed upon her return. She pressed a thin, pen-like device over Lilip’s head. “That’s a beautiful name.”

“Lilip!” Lilip repeated, gaining more of her voice back. “With a puh at the end!” Their correction was cut off as their voice scratched at their throat.

“Lilip…” Doctor Crusher switched to a device that looked like a tricorder, but with two prongs at the end. She hovered the device over Lilip’s chest. “I like that name, very lovely.” Her eyes moved to Data. “And you’ve already made a friend.”

Lilip and Data once again locked eyes. The magenta being smiled warmly, though their eyes betrayed the pain they felt as Doctor Crusher set to work. It felt as if their ribs were being pressed tightly against the muscles that cradled them as the bruising faded. Their lungs felt tight and heavy, but the sensation soon evaporated, and Lilip gulped a mouthful of air.

“There we go, just breathe,” Doctor Crusher cooed, “I can’t imagine how hard it must have been to breathe down there.”

“Actually, Doctor,” Data said, “They were in the only room that had any power left, including life support systems.” He glanced down as the medical device moved up and down Lilip’s arms. “However, they were trapped underneath a fallen bookcase, so I would not doubt the possibility.” Blinking, his eyes met the purple stranger’s. “Is that a correct assumption?”

Lilip nodded. “Is everyone else okay..?”

Doctor Crusher ceased her work and glanced up at Data. The knowing look they both gave each other was all Lilip needed. Tears of pain turned to those of grief as they wept silently, squeezing Data’s hand yet again. The android let his other hand cup theirs, sandwiching it between him.

“Your bedside manner has improved since I’ve been away, Data.” Doctor Crusher teased. She finally put her medical devices down on a table and placed her palm on Lilip’s arm. “You’ll be alright, just go easy for a few days.” She took Lilip’s other hand in hers. “You have my condolences, truly.”

As Lilip sunk their head into the pillow, the doors to sickbay opened. Lilip glanced through misty eyes as a tall human man with brown hair and a matching beard strode into the room alongside an older man with a bald head. The two wore uniforms similar to Data and Doctor Crusher, but were red instead of their respective yellow and blue.

[WIP END]

#star trek #star trek oc #lilip #my fic #(but it’s mostly the canon characters here for the set up)#obviously it’s still a wip and bound to be changed here and there #cuz I’m still a little unsure of how I write the canon characters lmfao #would appreciate feedback in that regard :3c #regardless I am having fun teehee

10 notes · View notes

hiteshrivani · 2 months ago

Text

The Rise of 5G and Its Impact on Mobile App Development

5G isn’t just about faster internet — it’s opening up a whole new era for Mobile App Development. With dramatically higher speeds, ultra-low latency, and the ability to connect millions of devices seamlessly, 5G is transforming how developers think about building apps. From richer experiences to smarter services, let's explore how 5G is already reshaping the mobile app landscape in 2025 and beyond.

1. Lightning-Fast Data Transfer

One of the biggest promises of 5G is incredibly fast data transfer — we're talking about speeds up to 100 times faster than 4G. For mobile apps, this means that large files, high-resolution images, and HD or even 4K video content can be downloaded or streamed instantly. Apps that once needed to compress their data heavily or restrict features due to bandwidth limits can now offer fuller, richer experiences without worrying about lag.

2. Seamless Real-Time Experiences

5G dramatically reduces latency, meaning the time between a user action and the app’s response is almost instant. This will revolutionize apps that rely on real-time communication, such as video conferencing, live-streaming platforms, and online gaming. Developers can create much more responsive apps, allowing users to interact with data, people, and services with zero noticeable delay.

3. The Growth of AR and VR Mobile Applications

Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) apps have been growing, but 5G takes them to another level. Because of the high bandwidth and low latency, developers can now build more complex, interactive, and immersive AR/VR experiences without requiring bulky hardware. Imagine trying on clothes virtually in real-time or exploring a vacation destination through your phone — 5G is making this possible within Mobile App Development.

4. Smarter IoT-Connected Apps

The Internet of Things (IoT) will thrive even more in a 5G environment. Smart home apps, connected car apps, fitness trackers, and other IoT applications will be able to sync and update faster and more reliably. Developers can now integrate complex IoT ecosystems into mobile apps with minimal worries about network congestion or instability.

5. Enhanced Mobile Cloud Computing

Thanks to 5G, mobile cloud computing becomes much more viable. Instead of relying solely on local device storage and processing, apps can now store large amounts of data and execute processes directly in the cloud without latency issues. This allows users with even mid-range smartphones to experience high-performance features without the need for powerful hardware.

6. Revolutionizing Mobile Commerce

E-commerce apps are set to benefit greatly from 5G. Instant-loading product pages, real-time customer support, virtual product previews through AR, and lightning-fast payment gateways will enhance user experience dramatically. This could lead to higher conversion rates, reduced cart abandonment, and greater user loyalty in shopping apps.

7. Opportunities for New App Categories

With the technical limitations of mobile networks reduced, a whole new range of apps becomes possible. Real-time remote surgeries, autonomous vehicles controlled via mobile apps, and highly advanced telemedicine solutions are just a few examples. The doors are open for mobile developers to innovate and create applications that were previously impossible.

8. Better Security Requirements

With 5G’s mass connectivity also comes a bigger responsibility for security. As mobile apps become more connected and complex, developers must prioritize data protection, encryption, and secure authentication methods. Building security deeply into Mobile App Development workflows will be critical to maintain user trust.

9. More Demanding User Expectations

As 5G rolls out globally, users will expect every app to be faster, smoother, and more capable. Apps that fail to leverage the benefits of 5G may seem outdated or sluggish. This shift will push developers to continually optimize their apps to take advantage of higher speeds and smarter networking capabilities.

10. Preparing for the 5G Future

Whether you’re building entertainment apps, business solutions, healthcare tools, or gaming platforms, now is the time to adapt to 5G. Developers must start thinking about how faster speeds, greater device connections, and cloud capabilities can improve their mobile applications. Partnering with experts in Mobile App Development who understand the full potential of 5G will be key to staying ahead in a rapidly evolving digital world.

3 notes · View notes

dutchdread · 1 year ago

Text

Rebirth Update 8

Well, that's it, I declare the LTD over. Well, not really I suppose, if evidence and reason would be enough to end the LTD then it would have ended a long time ago. Seriously though, I just got past the reactor scene in Gongaga and my god.....I don't think I've ever seen a clearer case of two people loving each other IN MY LIFE, it's honestly shocked me how blatant the story is about this, to the point where I'm finding it hard to remember the other stuff I still needed to talk about. First things first though, I finished the Aerith date quest in Costa Del sol since I discovered one of the Tifa quests was hidden behind it. And my god, did that date go awful, if those interactions aren't changed based on affinity score or something then this by itself would bury the whole "Cloud and Aerith have better chemistry" debate, especially in light of the flirting done by Tifa and Cloud afterwards during her quest. The Jules sidequest was even more painful than in remake, due to the use of the L2 and R2 buttons, which have a different response than the L1 and R1 buttons, which means the entire rhythm doesn't work, that was horrible to go through. But there was something else there that I don't think many have realized. The girl who took Tifa as her muscle coach said Tifa kicked the assess of the other gym members with the pull-up. But the game can't know that, that was a mini-game and we haven't transferred save games from remake. This means that despite that technically being "optional", it was still just assumed that you did it. And this leaves us with an interesting thought for Rebirth. Will part 3 transfer data from part 2? Because if not, if, like with Remake to Rebirth it is a clean slate, then that means that part 3 has to continue under the assumption that every route in part 2 has essentially happened, it must fit all routes. Or more importantly, it must fit the "optimal routes" with the highest affinity scores. So anyone who tries telling you that "The Tifa route" is optional, will be lying to themselves. It is HIGHLY likely that part 3 will continue in a way that makes sense if the high affection Tifa route (and Aerith route) have happened. With Aerith that's not really a problem. But in case of Tifa, that's another clear LTD ender. Gongago is now my favorite area btw, it's just so full of life it just makes you feel full, very befitting of the themes of the story, and the music is so magical. In general the thing that impresses me most of the game is probably how the themes are felt in every scene, place, and song of the game. The scene with Zacks parent had me crying, that just really hit hard. And once again, assuming that Aeriths words aren't subject to affinity changes, it's extremely clear that she's not over him. The scene also very clearly showed Tifa and Aerith helping each other with their respective partners. If after this, and ESPECIALLY after the scene in the reactor and the sub-sequent scene in the bedroom, Aerith tries to genuinely seduce Cloud....she's a trash human being, I can't make it nicer than what it is.

#ffvii rebirth

20 notes · View notes

woodyirl · 2 months ago

Text

I'm going to ask on here cause I don't like reddit

I recently got a new laptop, I was in the middle of norm's route on my old one, but the game doesn't support steam cloud, how would one transfer it's data from one laptop to another..

#I DID IT NVM #I hate you steam

2 notes · View notes

emmetverse · 2 months ago

Text

They weren't joking.

Undar really was a wasteland.

Lucy flicked through the images while Kenny explained the data as well as he could. Winds that could go well over four hundred miles per hour, carrying sandblasts that could wear through metal. The clouds of dust towered into the atmosphere like a volcano spewing out smoke, and they wrapped around the planet, careless of anything in its way. The tops of them were darkened by water that rained down after the storms, solidifying the sand that had fallen. The atmosphere had high levels of carbon and hydrogen, but somehow just enough oxygen that it could be breathable, if you managed to filter out the dust.

She tuned back in as Kenny's screen showed their scans of the planet itself, caught in the few times that the clouds cleared enough to see the surface. There were signs of rock formations, and what both he and Lenny believed may be cave entrances, caused by the water flowing down into the sandstone.

He went to another picture, pointing at oddly circular rocks that seemed to move despite there being no wind at the time. He talked for a while about how he thought they may be creatures of some kind. Lucy turned her attention back to the photographs in her hand.

One of the wreckage. One of the drone landing site.

The parts of the ship that were missing were removed with, in her opinion, far more precision than winds could do. Surely it would have been torn? Kenny disagreed, but he didn't seem confident in his answer. Meanwhile, the drone was entirely missing from their imaging, other than a few small scraps that were several miles downwind.

No matter how she tried to twist it in her mind, the fact was inevitable: as inhospitable as this planet was, survival was possible.

There was water. There was shelter. There was food. There was evidence of tampering on the two wrecks.

Lucy pinched the bridge of her nose. Her neck ached.

All of this wasn't enough. One of those rock-creatures could have torn the ship apart for all they know. These winds were powerful and unpredictable - they had no way of knowing how they could have affected what's on the surface.

Sure, they hadn't found a body, but half of the ship had been in orbit. His body could have burned up in the atmosphere. He could be long buried under the sands and wind. He could have been eaten.

She was trying so, so hard not to get her hopes up.

She wasn't doing a very good job.

Kenny concluded his explanation with a few top-down images of what they thought the caves might look like. Narrow, tight, worn smooth by water. He said they'd flood whenever rain fell, making survival down there hard, too.

But not impossible.

Lucy thanked him and stood. She wasn't sure where she was going, but she needed to think. She needed to breathe.

She found herself by one of the windows, looking down at the brown-grey planet below, at the storms so large she could see their height from here. To the side, she could see Undar's twin planet, threatening to close orbit. When they got close, the gravity became just strong enough for Undar to steal water from its oceans, and for it to steal dust and debris in return. She hadn't caught the other planet's name. She'd ask later.

Jenny had claimed that once, she'd seen what looked like a tear in reality between them as they passed over one another. She swore she saw the Man Upstairs. Just a story, perhaps.

But not impossible.

Her phone buzzed. The connection was weak, here - the only satellite was the one connected to the ship she was currently in. But it was enough for simple text. At least, it was when the crew weren't transferring data.

Mayhem: I've sent over the DNA and fingerprints. I know you said to hold off, but I really didn't want to wait too long.

She sighed softly.

Lucy: I was just going to ask you to send them.

Mayhem: Great minds think alike!

"But fools rarely differ," Lucy sighed aloud. She shook her head to herself and continued typing.

Lucy: I don't know what to do if it turns out he was right here the whole time

There was a silence before those three little dots appeared.

Mayhem: We couldn't even get a small drone to the surface, how would we have gotten him back up?

Lucy: I don't know.

Lucy: But we could have sent food and supplies and messages

Lucy: And we would have worked super hard to get him home! We might have figured out how to get a ship to survive the atmosphere if we'd actually focused on it!

Mayhem: Ok babe, breathe

Mayhem: The past is the past. Let's focus on potentially getting him home now, yeah?

Lucy: Yeah

Mayhem: Good

Mayhem: Now come home, Emma misses her Mama. We can talk about it all after you've had some real food. None of that astronaut ice-cream stuff.

Lucy smiled down at the text. It wasn't just ice cream. But, honestly, the texture of the food they did have wasn't much better. She didn't understand why the crew insisted on eating this stuff when the Systarians had already invented better ways of eating in space. Apparently they liked it?

She closed her phone, tucked it in her pocket, and looked out at the planet once more. She took a deep breath.

There were three options: one, he's dead; two, he's alive, and he's down there; three, he's in that other universe, somehow.

She'd given up. She'd given up and there was a chance he was right here. She felt like throwing up.

Someone said something about her ship being ready to depart.

Her eyes glanced over the storms, the colours, the dust.

She turned away for now.

#[]#writing

4 notes · View notes

katy-books · 7 months ago

Text

This is a blatant cash grab.

Pocket Camp Complete is an almost exact copy of the original. They added custom designs, replaced the social elements with a half arsed location, turned leaf tickets into leaf tokens, removed the cloud storage and charged us £8.99. Is anyone really going to pay full price for this game? It’s not for new players, it’s for OG Pocket Camp players to save their campsites and campers from the void. That’s it. They’re only adding new items until September next year. Everything after that will be repeated on a loop. Pocket Camp Complete is one last cash injection in the lead up to ending support for the game entirely, which is mind boggling considering how popular the OG game was. They just couldn’t be bothered with it anymore. They wanted to move the team onto something else, so someone in a board meeting said “I know! Let’s transfer it all to a new paid app which we won’t have to support because it’ll be offline. We’ll give them some digital cards to collect, so they won’t even notice we’re ripping them off!” I’ve never paid for a phone game before and I’m bitter that I paid for this one.

For anyone unaware. This game doesn't back up unless you find a way to do it manually. There is a way to move your data from one phone to another, but if your phone breaks suddenly or it's stolen then you're out of luck. Bye bye campsite.

I’ll probably play it. I paid for the fucking thing so I’d better play it. Enjoyment isn’t a feeling I’m getting though. And all the positive holly jolly Christmas stuff in the game is coming off as dystopian PR crap. This isn’t better. We paid for something that’s worse and they’re going to push the positivity at us until we’re too tired to care anymore. We’ve been scammed. Don’t forget, we had more when it was free.

Also the garden I planted is gone!!! 😩 😡

For anyone grumpily playing - here's my camper card - there wasn't an option for a grumpy pose 😒 -

#animal crossing pocket camp #animal crossing #acpc community #my acpc #acpc camp #acpc #animal crossing pocket camp complete #pocket camp #pocket camp complete #acpc complete #acpcc

2 notes · View notes

jcmarchi · 1 year ago

Text

Future-Ready Enterprises: The Crucial Role of Large Vision Models (LVMs)

New Post has been published on https://thedigitalinsider.com/future-ready-enterprises-the-crucial-role-of-large-vision-models-lvms/

Future-Ready Enterprises: The Crucial Role of Large Vision Models (LVMs)

What are Large Vision Models (LVMs)

Over the last few decades, the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has experienced rapid growth, resulting in significant changes to various aspects of human society and business operations. AI has proven to be useful in task automation and process optimization, as well as in promoting creativity and innovation. However, as data complexity and diversity continue to increase, there is a growing need for more advanced AI models that can comprehend and handle these challenges effectively. This is where the emergence of Large Vision Models (LVMs) becomes crucial.

LVMs are a new category of AI models specifically designed for analyzing and interpreting visual information, such as images and videos, on a large scale, with impressive accuracy. Unlike traditional computer vision models that rely on manual feature crafting, LVMs leverage deep learning techniques, utilizing extensive datasets to generate authentic and diverse outputs. An outstanding feature of LVMs is their ability to seamlessly integrate visual information with other modalities, such as natural language and audio, enabling a comprehensive understanding and generation of multimodal outputs.

LVMs are defined by their key attributes and capabilities, including their proficiency in advanced image and video processing tasks related to natural language and visual information. This includes tasks like generating captions, descriptions, stories, code, and more. LVMs also exhibit multimodal learning by effectively processing information from various sources, such as text, images, videos, and audio, resulting in outputs across different modalities.

Additionally, LVMs possess adaptability through transfer learning, meaning they can apply knowledge gained from one domain or task to another, with the capability to adapt to new data or scenarios through minimal fine-tuning. Moreover, their real-time decision-making capabilities empower rapid and adaptive responses, supporting interactive applications in gaming, education, and entertainment.

How LVMs Can Boost Enterprise Performance and Innovation?

Adopting LVMs can provide enterprises with powerful and promising technology to navigate the evolving AI discipline, making them more future-ready and competitive. LVMs have the potential to enhance productivity, efficiency, and innovation across various domains and applications. However, it is important to consider the ethical, security, and integration challenges associated with LVMs, which require responsible and careful management.

Moreover, LVMs enable insightful analytics by extracting and synthesizing information from diverse visual data sources, including images, videos, and text. Their capability to generate realistic outputs, such as captions, descriptions, stories, and code based on visual inputs, empowers enterprises to make informed decisions and optimize strategies. The creative potential of LVMs emerges in their ability to develop new business models and opportunities, particularly those using visual data and multimodal capabilities.

Prominent examples of enterprises adopting LVMs for these advantages include Landing AI, a computer vision cloud platform addressing diverse computer vision challenges, and Snowflake, a cloud data platform facilitating LVM deployment through Snowpark Container Services. Additionally, OpenAI, contributes to LVM development with models like GPT-4, CLIP, DALL-E, and OpenAI Codex, capable of handling various tasks involving natural language and visual information.

In the post-pandemic landscape, LVMs offer additional benefits by assisting enterprises in adapting to remote work, online shopping trends, and digital transformation. Whether enabling remote collaboration, enhancing online marketing and sales through personalized recommendations, or contributing to digital health and wellness via telemedicine, LVMs emerge as powerful tools.

Challenges and Considerations for Enterprises in LVM Adoption

While the promises of LVMs are extensive, their adoption is not without challenges and considerations. Ethical implications are significant, covering issues related to bias, transparency, and accountability. Instances of bias in data or outputs can lead to unfair or inaccurate representations, potentially undermining the trust and fairness associated with LVMs. Thus, ensuring transparency in how LVMs operate and the accountability of developers and users for their consequences becomes essential.

Security concerns add another layer of complexity, requiring the protection of sensitive data processed by LVMs and precautions against adversarial attacks. Sensitive information, ranging from health records to financial transactions, demands robust security measures to preserve privacy, integrity, and reliability.

Integration and scalability hurdles pose additional challenges, especially for large enterprises. Ensuring compatibility with existing systems and processes becomes a crucial factor to consider. Enterprises need to explore tools and technologies that facilitate and optimize the integration of LVMs. Container services, cloud platforms, and specialized platforms for computer vision offer solutions to enhance the interoperability, performance, and accessibility of LVMs.

To tackle these challenges, enterprises must adopt best practices and frameworks for responsible LVM use. Prioritizing data quality, establishing governance policies, and complying with relevant regulations are important steps. These measures ensure the validity, consistency, and accountability of LVMs, enhancing their value, performance, and compliance within enterprise settings.

Future Trends and Possibilities for LVMs

With the adoption of digital transformation by enterprises, the domain of LVMs is poised for further evolution. Anticipated advancements in model architectures, training techniques, and application areas will drive LVMs to become more robust, efficient, and versatile. For example, self-supervised learning, which enables LVMs to learn from unlabeled data without human intervention, is expected to gain prominence.

Likewise, transformer models, renowned for their ability to process sequential data using attention mechanisms, are likely to contribute to state-of-the-art outcomes in various tasks. Similarly, Zero-shot learning, allowing LVMs to perform tasks they have not been explicitly trained on, is set to expand their capabilities even further.

Simultaneously, the scope of LVM application areas is expected to widen, encompassing new industries and domains. Medical imaging, in particular, holds promise as an avenue where LVMs could assist in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of various diseases and conditions, including cancer, COVID-19, and Alzheimer’s.

In the e-commerce sector, LVMs are expected to enhance personalization, optimize pricing strategies, and increase conversion rates by analyzing and generating images and videos of products and customers. The entertainment industry also stands to benefit as LVMs contribute to the creation and distribution of captivating and immersive content across movies, games, and music.

To fully utilize the potential of these future trends, enterprises must focus on acquiring and developing the necessary skills and competencies for the adoption and implementation of LVMs. In addition to technical challenges, successfully integrating LVMs into enterprise workflows requires a clear strategic vision, a robust organizational culture, and a capable team. Key skills and competencies include data literacy, which encompasses the ability to understand, analyze, and communicate data.

The Bottom Line

In conclusion, LVMs are effective tools for enterprises, promising transformative impacts on productivity, efficiency, and innovation. Despite challenges, embracing best practices and advanced technologies can overcome hurdles. LVMs are envisioned not just as tools but as pivotal contributors to the next technological era, requiring a thoughtful approach. A practical adoption of LVMs ensures future readiness, acknowledging their evolving role for responsible integration into business processes.

2 notes · View notes

thedigitalhowto · 2 years ago

Text

Learn the hassle-free methods to transfer files between laptops seamlessly. Explore various options, including USB cables, external storage devices, cloud services, and wireless solutions, ensuring a smooth and efficient transfer process for all your important data. Upgrade your file-sharing skills with this concise guide, perfect for users of all technical backgrounds.

#transfer files #technology #transfer files to laptop

2 notes · View notes

falindrith · 1 year ago

Text

listen i'm not gonna tell you to keep using their software, however the legalese does not say that lol. in fact, in section 4.3 (visible in the video at 0:42) it explicitly says the opposite.

the section about rights is also in tumblr's tos and is standard legal language for basically every service that stores things electronically. section 6 from tumblr's own tos (which people freaked out about, remember the derivative works part? that allows reblogging):

When you provide User Content to Tumblr through the Services, you grant Tumblr a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, transferable right and license to use, host, store, cache, reproduce, publish, display (publicly or otherwise), perform (publicly or otherwise), distribute, transmit, modify, adapt (including, without limitation, in order to conform it to the requirements of any networks, devices, services, or media through which the Services are available), and create derivative works of, such User Content.

you'll find this one everywhere but legally it's pretty limited. it just means that you're allowing your bits to be processed by their servers and sent to other people, which, you know, you have to do in order to post... anything on the internet. if you're not comfy with these terms... well bad news! you can't share anything :) just in a cursory glance, all google services, iCloud (Sec V.E), Cohost (section 6), bluesky (section 2.4.d), steam/valve (6.A), tiktok section 7 UGC, have this clause.

as for private data, that's for allowing them to modify things using their servers (remember: the cloud is just someone else's computer), like uploading a video to tiktok to add a filter that requires processing through their server (theoretical example). if the services provide no value, just walk out you can leave, but pretending like it's a crazy overreach sure is somethin coming from a tiktok video (maybe read section 7's 'waiver of rights to user content' which removes your moral rights to the content you upload). notably, this grant does not allow any of these service providers to claim ownership of your stuff.

whether or not you trust the company to uphold their terms is an entirely different story. But adobe, like many other companies these days, has a binding arbitration clause in section 14 that would make your personal recourse against a breach of terms rather limited :)

(as an aside, it's interesting that cara.app doesn't have this clause. I'm not a lawyer, but i think *technically* means that they're open to a malicious lawsuit that could claim that they're illegally hosting all UGC because no license was granted to transmit, store, or reproduce it by the uploader. It's interesting that there's a lot of language in their tos about not transmitting or reproducing assets from the site, but they have to maintain and also transmit a copy of an image to show it to another user on the site, that's how files work, which is a right we never granted in the terms. don't think that team has legal council but i'd mayyyybe get someone to look at it).

#you can always walk out you don't need an excuse i promise #binding arbitration is probably one of more concern #even safeway pulled that one on me lol #valve doesn't even let you opt out lmao #i should've read the proton tos they have a binding arbitration clause it's too late for me to opt out of soooo

100K notes · View notes

cruisingheightswithdragons · 1 month ago

Text

Star Trek: Lilip

Chapter One: Lilip

Summary: The Enterprise-D receives a distress call from a research station on a lush moon. They manage to find a humanoid alien of an unknown species, and bring them on board.

Word Count: 5148

Author’s Note: I thought it’d be fun to write chronicles of my Star Trek OC’s life, detailing their story and exploring their character. Hope you enjoy the beginning of a long series!

Act One

Captain’s Log, Stardate 43085.7 (February 1st, 2366; 7:07 am). Not long after Doctor Crusher had been transferred aboard, and Doctor Pulaski having departed, we have had little time for reunion as the Enterprise received an urgent distress call from the Terys star system. After looking through decades old data, it was found that the Federation had established a research station on a Class-M moon orbiting the lone gas giant in the system. However, the station had severed contact through unknown means, and attempts to reach out over the years had resulted in failure.

“Very good.” The Captain of the ship, Jean-Luc Picard pulled at his red uniform as soon as he voiced his acknowledgment. He turned to the other station several feet to Data’s right, with an officer seated at another control panel. “Open communications, Ensign Gates. Let them know that we are here to assist.”

“Right away, Captain.” Gates replied. She tapped her panel diligently. With two beeps coming from her station, it was clear the message had been sent.

“Shields are steady, Captain.” The Klingon, Lieutenant Worf, announced once the shaking ceased.

“Maintain course,” Captain Picard commanded, “Ensign, status?”

“No response, sir.” Gates said.

“Bring us around,” Picard ordered, “We must make sure that the moon hasn't been struck.”

Upon entering the commands on the console, the Enterprise maneuvered around the evaporating gas giant. It was impossible to avoid the blast from the expulsion of atmosphere, and it rocked the ship violently. Bodies flung this way and that from the momentum, but were quickly recovered once the quaking stopped.

“Damage report.” Picard demanded.

“Shields holding at eighty percent, Captain.” Worf said in return as he steadied himself on his console.

“Let’s just hope the moon holds out better than us…”

The satellite came into view after a careful orbit around its host. It was tiny compared to the giant, about the size of Earth’s moon. Breaking the vast, blue ocean was one supercontinent covered in lush, green vegetation, with a mountain range splitting it down the middle. Down there was the research station, which was last reported having a staff of one hundred and four personnel, but that was sixty years ago. It was only speculation what the number could be now— Larger? Smaller?

Captain Picard stiffened at the sight. He cocked his head in Data’s direction, urgency flashing in his eyes. “Data, can you find any life signs?”

William Riker, the Captain’s first officer, stood from his seat and took a step forward, his beautiful blue eyes not leaving the main viewscreen. “Do you have the coordinates of the station?”

“Affirmative.” Data confirmed.

“Scan there, see what you can find.”

While Data focused his search, a worried voice spilled from the lips of the Betazoid counselor, Deanna Troi. “Captain,” She addressed, “I’m sensing something from the surface…”

Picard turned to his trusted confidante, his gaze urged her to continue.

“An intense feeling of fear…” Troi’s black eyes clouded as she focused her mind to the sensations she began to pick up from the pseudo-antlers that made two bumps on her forehead. “And pain… great pain… Someone is down there, and they’re hurt badly…”

“Captain,” Data interrupted, “I can confirm life signs aboard the station, but it is difficult to determine how many.”

A blast from the gas giant pushed at the starship, rocking the bridge as people desperately tried to keep their footing.

“Just Data, sir?” Worf asked.

It was Data who answered. “With the change in atmosphere, it can be concluded that it would be impossible to breathe. As I do not require oxygen to survive, it is safest for myself to go, should the life support systems of the station fail.”

Worf simply nodded in agreement.

“Hurry, Mr. Data. Based on what we’re seeing, you don’t have much time.” Picard ushered as another shake rocked the bridge before quickly subsiding.

“Ready when you are, sir.” O’Brien said in his Irish accent.

After grabbing a tricorder, Data hopped up to the pad, and positioned himself to stand above a white circle of light. “Energize.”

With a few taps of the console, and a sliding motion from his fingers, O’Brien breathed life into the transporter. The glow brightened, and Data was enveloped by blue streaks of light, his figure fading away until he disappeared completely. The machine ceased its bright glow as soon as the android vanished from sight, returning the room to a comfortable level of brightness as the machine purred its gentle hum.

It was by pure chance that the rapidly changing atmosphere didn’t interfere with the beam down. Data’s form appeared, wrapped in a blue light as he was transported from the ship to the inside of the station. The building was dark—the power having gone out from the strong winds outside. Shelves and appliances littered the floor. The station had definitely taken a beating from the high winds that blasted its walls and shook the room.

Tricorder in hand, the device lit up and murmured a droning sound as Data scanned the area. Stepping with calculated precision to avoid any debris, he moved his tricorder back and forth. There was very little oxygen in the room he had beamed into, and Data suspected that perhaps it was like that throughout the rest of the building. Regardless, it was worth looking around for anyone, especially if the life form that Counselor Troi sensed was still alive. After making his way down a dark hallway, Data entered what appeared to be a room dedicated to the operations of the station. A giant crack marred the wall and yawned as wind punctured its way inside. It wasn’t at all a surprise that there were several bodies scattered around, every one of them showing signs of asphyxiation.

His photographic memory giving him the layout of the building, Data carried himself briskly through the next corridor. A ventilation pipe had ripped itself off the ceiling and groaned against the floor. Maneuvering himself around the pipe, the android continued until he had reached the room that still had power. With quick thinking, Data tapped the control panel next to the door. It opened, and a burst of air slapped against him as he quickly nosed his way inside. The door shut tightly behind him the second he had entered. Whatever loss there was in oxygen from the open door was minimal.

As Data scanned the room, it was apparent that these were sleeping quarters. A bed rested neatly against the far wall where a window rattled violently above it, ready to shatter at any moment. The pillows had been tossed to the floor, and the blanket dangled lamely from the mattress. To the right, a bookshelf had fallen and scattered its contents into a messy pile. But from the pile of fallen books and PADDs, a small, dark hand peeked through a gap.

Act Two

Pulling the alien out from the mess, Data heard a weak whimper. They were clearly in pain.

The window began to crack under the battering of wind. Immediately Data pressed his hand to his combadge, the golden delta chirping in response. “Data to Enterprise,” He began quickly, “I have one survivor. Two to beam directly to sickbay.” He returned his hand to the being that groaned in agony, holding them in his arms as the shafts of light enveloped the both of them. Soon, they vanished from the spot in the same instance that the window finally caved under the pressure and shattered.

“Was she the only survivor?” Doctor Crusher asked Data.

“Data,” Doctor Crusher started, “I need to grab some hyposprays. I’ll be gone for just a moment, but please do your best to keep her from falling asleep, alright?”

“Of course, Doctor.” Data accepted as Crusher briskly stepped away to a small area out of sight. He looked back down at the being who began to move their hand. Their magenta fingers brushed against Data’s yellow uniform, and in response he grabbed their hand softly. “I am Lieutenant Commander Data. You are aboard the USS Enterprise. You are safe now.”

“How’s that?” Doctor Crusher asked. She pressed her palm sweetly onto their shoulder.

After a strained swallow, the patient finally spoke. “…better…” They answered, their voice soft and quiet.

“I’ll need to gather a few tools in order to heal your bruises and your head. Will you be alright with Data for a minute?”

The being nodded, looking back at Data and squeezing his hand.

While Doctor Crusher rushed to a counter a few meters away, Data looked back towards the being. “May I ask, what is your name?”

With tremendous effort, the being coughed out, “Lilip…”

“Lily?” Doctor Crusher echoed upon her return. She pressed a thin, pen-like device over Lilip’s head. “That’s a beautiful name.”

“Lilip!” Lilip repeated, gaining more of their voice back. “With a puh at the end!” Their correction was cut off as their voice scratched at their throat.

“There we go, just breathe,” Doctor Crusher cooed, “I can’t imagine how hard it must have been to breathe down there.”

Lilip nodded. “Is everyone else okay..?”

“Your bedside manner has improved since I’ve been away, Data.” Doctor Crusher teased playfully. She finally put her medical devices down on a table and placed her palm on Lilip’s arm. “You’ll be alright, just go easy for a few days.” She took Lilip’s other hand in hers. “You have my condolences, truly.”

As Lilip sunk their head into the pillow with Crusher wiping away their tears, the doors to sickbay opened. Lilip glanced through misty eyes as a tall human man with brown hair and a matching beard strode into the room alongside an older man with a bald head. The two wore uniforms similar to Data and Doctor Crusher, but were red instead of their respective yellow and blue.

“Data, report.” The older man ordered.

“Yes, Captain,” Data replied, “Upon my inspection, it can be concluded that—other than the lone survivor that had been recovered—all personnel had perished from the rapid evaporation of the atmosphere.”

“Well, couldn’t they just have locked themselves inside the building with life support?” The bearded man asked.

“From what I had gathered, the station could not withstand the wind speeds, and therefore would have left many places open for the oxygen supply to escape, such as the operations room,” Data answered as he let his eyes rest on Lilip, “I only had a short window of time to retrieve her before the systems failed entirely.”

“Well done, Data.” The bald man praised. He took a few steps forward to meet with the magenta being. “I am Jean-Luc Picard, Captain of this ship.” He waved a hand towards the bearded man. “This is my first officer, Commander William Riker.”

Riker gave a curt nod towards Lilip.

Captain Picard continued, “We’d ask a few questions, if you’re willing.”

Lilip, meanwhile, took their hands back and shuffled into a sitting position. Their ribs felt sore, and placing weight on their arms caused a jolt of discomfort to shoot through their limbs.

“Jean-Luc…” Doctor Crusher reprimanded, “She’s just lost her home, her family, her friends… give her time to settle down from the shock of it all.”

“And I would be happy to, but Command has issued me to give a full report on the information gathered from the station as soon as possible. I’m afraid this cannot wait.” He turned to Data. “Have you recovered anything in that regard while you were down there?”

“Negative, sir. I had no time if it meant saving Lilip.” The android returned.

“Lilip?”

“My name…” Lilip muttered softly. They rubbed their eyes to keep back tears, and let out a hoarse sniff. “If you want all the research notes we’ve collected over the years, I could catalogue them.”

“Is it possible that you could even remember it all?” Riker asked.

“Not… all of it,” Lilip admitted as they fought back a choked sob, still raw from grief, “But I can at least record what I can remember.”

Captain Picard sighed, his brow furrowed in disappointment. “All that information is lost… The gas giant ripped away the moon’s entire atmosphere, and with it uprooted the station since you’ve transported on board. Even if Data could beam down again, it would be a fruitless endeavor…”

“I still have the data I can remember!”

“Yes, but it would take quite a bit of time for you to record it all.”

“Captain,” Data interjected, “While it is true that we did not recover the data from the station’s archives, Lilip offering to record what they know is the only chance we have to learn about the biosphere of a gas giant’s satellite, to say nothing of a station that had been lost for sixty years.” He looked from his captain back to Lilip. “I propose that—as she has no place to go—Lilip remain aboard the Enterprise to catalogue whatever information she can recall. As senior officer of sciences, I will supervise her work.”

“That’s a pretty big proposal there, Data.” Commander Riker said.

“Yes. Indeed… And one that must be carefully thought over” Captain Picard muttered under his breath. He turned to face Lilip. “You are welcome aboard the Enterprise currently as a patient to Doctor Crusher, but as for this idea of you staying here…”

“Please?” Lilip asked. “I don’t know where else I can go. At least here, I can be of use to you.”

“That will remain to be seen,” Picard said, “But do rest now. We’ll have much to go over once you’ve regained your energy…” His gaze softened. “...and had a chance to grieve.” His eyes then fixed to Data. “Meet me in my ready room, we’ll discuss more there.”

“Yes, sir.” Data followed Picard and Riker to the exit.

Riker paused and turned around, his eyes resting on Doctor Crusher. “Good to be back, huh Bev?”

Doctor Crusher smiled. “Now that I’ve got my work cut out for me, it really is.”

Act Three

Captain Picard sat at his desk, his eyes looking sightlessly ahead. Upon focusing his gaze, he took one fond glance at the lionfish in his little aquarium before shifting to Data and Riker. “There’s still the question as to how and why the station had lost contact with the rest of the Federation for all these years.”

“Perhaps with the solar radiation from the star, it caused a storm much like the one we encountered upon our arrival, although not as strong.” Data hypothesized.

“Communication systems were completely dead,” Riker added, “It’s likely that they’ve been disabled all this time.”

“Yes, I was thinking the same thing,” Picard sighed, “All that information… all those people… decades of research from the moon… all that life, gone.”

“We still have Lilip.” Data reminded.

“That’s another thing,” Picard said, “This Lilip… Do we know anything about her? About her species?”

“She’s not like anyone else we’ve ever come across before,” Riker noted, “It’s safe to say we know nothing about her.”

“Mm, indeed.” Picard placed his index finger and thumb to his chin in thought. Letting his back rest against his chair, he softly swiveled to and fro as he let himself think.

Data took a step forward, his brows raised. “Lilip did offer to report any information they had learned and remembered. Perhaps her knowledge of her own species is part of that roster.”

Picard nodded. “I have Doctor Crusher analyzing the subject as we speak.”

“This’ll make quite the report back to Command, won’t it?” Riker wondered.

“Oh, Yes.” Picard’s voice had a hint of intrigue to it. He faced Data. “You did very well in retrieving Lilip, well done.” He paused his swiveling “I have given some thought to your proposal about her.”

Data’s eyes flashed with interest.

The Captain continued. “I have elected to have her stay aboard the Enterprise for now. Once she recovers, she will be assigned quarters, and I expect you to oversee her reports, Mr. Data. While her memory may not be as strong as official logs from the station, it’s all we have. I’ll alert Command to the situation at hand in my report. We will shelter her in the meantime until they decide what will be next for her. Understood?”

“Yes, Captain.” Data confirmed.

“Number One?”

“Understood, sir.” Riker insisted.

Picard stood from his seat and pulled at the bottom of his top. “Very good. Dismissed.”

“Well, everything looks good,” Doctor Crusher examined as she scanned Lilip with her tricorder. “Vitals are normal… I suppose.” She glanced up to look Lilip in the eyes. “How do you feel?”

It had been around ten minutes since Lilip woke from a brief nap. At this point, Lilip was sat up, their legs dangling from the edge of the biobed. Eyes clouded, they were still processing the loss of everything they had known. They did not respond.

“You know, we have a counselor on board,” Doctor Crusher said, “Perhaps it would do you some good to speak with her. Get your emotions all together, and figure out how to process everything that’s happened.”

Blinking, Lilip’s eyes cleared. It was as if they had only now just realized their surroundings. Looking around, their pulse quickened as their eyes scanned the various medical devices stored in the room. They turned back to face Doctor Crusher, clarity in their gaze for the first time since their rescue. “Can we go to a different room?” They asked, voice cracked with anxiety.

“Is something wrong?”

“I just—” Taking a breath, Lilip sighed. “I don’t like infirmaries…”

Doctor Crusher let out an amused sigh. “While you were asleep, the Captain had arranged quarters for you. Why don’t I show you to them, and we can talk there?”

Lilip nodded as they shuffled off of the biobed. Their tail lagged behind, drifting onto the floor as their gown kissed their knees. They followed the doctor out the door and into the hallway. As they passed several officers on their way to their next duties, several of them cast curious glances towards Lilip. Their face grew hot with embarrassment, for they knew just how little the Federation knew of her species. After entering the turbolift with Doctor Crusher inputting the destination for Deck Nine, the pair were met with an awkward silence.

“So,” Doctor Crusher cleared her throat as she broke the silence, “Would you like to tell me about yourself?”

Lilip paused, their shoulders stiffened. “What do you wanna know..?”

“Well, how old you are, what your life was like growing up on Terys Beta… that sort of thing.”

Lilip cringed, but was thankful the doctor didn’t ask about their kind. Not even they knew what they were. “Um,” They stuttered, “Do you guys still go by the Gregorian Earth Calendar? Or are you exclusively using Stardates?”

“Oh, you can tell me in years, if that works with you.”

“Oh. I’m, um…” After searching their mind to make the brief calculations, Lilip continued. “I’ll be twenty next month.”

“Really?” Doctor Crusher smiled sweetly. “I have a son who’s just a few years younger than you! Wesley’s his name.”

“Okay.” Lilip wasn’t fond of the idea of interacting with a teenager, but they kept up a polite front. “What does he do?”

The turbolift doors opened, and as the pair stepped out, Doctor Crusher answered, “He’s in school right now, studying to get into the Academy. As far as I’m aware, he’s still an acting ensign, too.”

“Acting?” Lilip echoed.

“Oh, he’s a very bright young man. He’s helped the crew here and there enough to warrant the opportunity!” Crusher beamed as she boasted about her son, and Lilip couldn’t help but let out a smile. The lovely doctor took notice and returned the expression sweetly, her eyes glowing with appreciation.

Doctor Crusher paused her steps as they reached a door. Ushering her hand, she explained, “These are Counselor Troi’s quarters. I just thought you should know in case you ever need to schedule an appointment with her.”

Lilip nodded absentmindedly. They wondered what this Troi was like. Continuing on, the duo passed a few more doors before stopping yet again.

“Here are your quarters,” Doctor Crusher pointed, “Shall we?” She pressed her fingers against the control panel next to the door, and it opened with a soft hiss.

Entering, Lilip couldn’t help but feel as though they didn’t deserve it. The room was separated in two parts—the entrance leading to a living area. A couch faced away from the windows against the wall, a coffee table placed neatly in front of it. Several chairs surrounded a small table to the left towards the door, and against the wall it was near, a replicator appliance yawned from its panel. There were several large potted plants placed delicately around the room, which Lilip appreciated. They made a mental note to study them sometime.

To their left, a small entryway headed to the bedroom, a queen size mattress resting against the far wall. And from that room, the bathroom which Lilip would have to check out later. These quarters were much more luxurious than the room they had lived in at the research station. For a brief moment, they wondered if perhaps there was a mistake in their room assignment.

“Why don’t you sit down, and I’ll get you something to drink?” Doctor Crusher’s voice snapped Lilip from their thoughts. “Tea? Water?”

“W-water, please.” Lilip realized just how parched they were upon groaning out their answer.

The good doctor input the order into the replicator, and a glass of cold water materialized out of thin air. Upon collecting it and bringing it to Lilip, Crusher asked, “Is there any particular reason that the sickbay was frightening to you?”

Pausing to sip their drink, Lilip did their best to collect their thoughts. “I just… I don’t like medical settings…”

Doctor Crusher hummed. “May I ask a more personal question?”

Lilip cringed yet again, fully aware of what she was going to ask.

“Does this have anything to do with you? I mean, your species is on no record anywhere…”

“Yes.” Lilip stated pointedly before taking another drink of water. The tip of their tail twitched in annoyance.

Crusher let out the short exhale of a humored breath. “I suppose this isn’t something you’re comfortable talking about?”

“No.”

“Then, I won’t push you, but I’ll tell you now that you will have to talk about it eventually.” Crusher rose from her seat on the couch and took several steps towards the door. “Settle in for now. I’ll call for you once everything is sorted out, alright?”

Lilip blinked appreciatively. They were certain that this doctor was extremely curious about them, but they felt safe knowing that she wouldn’t force them to explain what they didn’t know. After watching the doctor leave, Lilip finished their drink and stood. Upon placing their empty glass in the replicator, they stepped towards the bedroom.

Though they had only just woken up from a nap, the fatigue from everything hit them exponentially. The grief returned and hung over them like a dark cloud, fogging their mind and making their limbs heavy. Drawing themself under the covers, Lilip curled into a ball. Their home—everything they had ever known was gone. What would become of them now?

#star trek #star trek tng #tng #star trek oc #lilip #jean luc picard #william riker #deanna troi #worf son of mogh #data soong #beverly crusher #my fic #lilip chronicles

14 notes · View notes

itandsoftwaresolutions · 6 days ago

Text

One-Size ERP Doesn’t Fit All: Why Custom ERPNext Solutions Work Better for Growing Businesses

Why Standard ERP Systems Fall Short

Let’s be real—most ERP systems try to do everything for everyone but end up doing very little for you. Every business has its own way of working, and when your software doesn’t match that, it slows things down instead of speeding them up.

That’s why more companies in Mumbai are turning to ERPNext implementation partners like e.Soft Technologies—because smart business owners want tools that fit, not frustrate.

What Makes ERPNext Different?

Built to Be Flexible, Open-Source, and Scalable

ERPNext isn’t just another rigid platform—it’s open-source, customizable, and built to grow with you.

Customization That Matches Your Workflow

At e.Soft Technologies, we tailor dashboards, workflows, reports, and modules to match your exact business flow—whether you’re running a production unit, managing inventory, or handling payroll.

Built for Manufacturing, Logistics & More

Manufacturing ERP That Works

If you’re in manufacturing, you need more than just order tracking. Our ERP solutions help plan production schedules, manage BOMs, control quality, and reduce waste.

Logistics ERP for Real-Time Operations

Logistics firms benefit from shipment tracking, warehouse stock control, and seamless communication with suppliers and customers.

Cloud ERP That Works Anywhere

Our cloud ERP systems support mobile and remote operations. Whether you’re on the factory floor or in the field, your data stays accessible and synchronized across all devices.

Smooth ERP Migrations with Zero Disruption

Leave the Heavy Lifting to Us

Migrating to ERPNext doesn’t have to be complicated. We ensure a smooth transfer of data, users, and workflows—with zero operational downtime.

Continued ERPNext Support

Even after go-live, we stay with you to ensure your system remains secure, scalable, and stable.

ERP for Small Businesses in Mumbai

ERP systems aren’t just for big enterprises. Our small business ERP services help startups and growing teams streamline operations and scale affordably.

Save on Licensing Costs

ERPNext’s open-source model means no huge license fees. You get enterprise-grade features without breaking the bank.

Why Choose a Local ERP Partner in Mumbai?

We understand how Mumbai businesses operate. Whether it’s on-site training or face-to-face collaboration, our local presence ensures you get personalized, timely support.

Your ERP Should Work With You

Your ERP system should help you move faster and make better decisions—not force you to adapt your entire business around it.

At e.Soft Technologies, we design ERPNext solutions that bend to your business. Whether you’re a manufacturer, logistics provider, or a small business with big plans, we help you make the most of ERPNext.

Ready to upgrade your ERP in Mumbai?

Let’s build a smarter, scalable system that fits you perfectly.

#erp software #erpnext #erp implementation #erp system #erp solutions provider #erp services #e.Soft Technologies

0 notes

potatoes83 · 2 years ago

Text

I truly hate this planned obsolescence in software business. Coupled with everything going to a subscription service. We have a weighing system on one of our front end loaders. It scoops up materials, the scale system measures back pressure in the hydraulics somehow, it establishes a tonnage weight that you can assign to the truck in the cab. When the loader is within reception distance of the wi-fi at our building, it dumps all that data into a proprietary software on my computer where I can then spit out reports. It's got a forever license, but when my laptop gets bricked or something or other happens to it, which has happened two or three times since I've had it, it has to be reinstalled, and we have to reach out to these nice people in New York, who have to reach out to these nice people in New zealand, to get a new activation code.

The last time this happened, when IT pushed a bad software patch and bricked my laptop a year ago, the scale company informed me that, and it's either at the end of this year or the end of next, this software is being discontinued. I won't be able to get another license code, I will have to upgrade to the cloud-based subscription service.

Here's the thing. This software can handle all kinds of different units scooping all kinds of different stuff, I mean like picture if you're running a gravel yard or a transfer station or something. I have one loader. That scoops one material. Only for about half the year. This software will continue to serve my needs for the life of the equipment. But I'm one upgrade away from losing that functionality. And when that happens, I'm going to be paying for a subscription service that can do all kinds of different functions and things that I have absolutely no use for.

It's the same thing with our fuel management system, we're monitoring one site. Gas, diesel, two pumps, a nozzle on each pump for each product. Very simple. Until our software was a casualty of the Internet Explorer end of life, and we had to go with the cloud-based version. With which we could handle multiple sites across the country with all kinds of different products, but again, I don't need that.

The fact that the software that preceded that, and the Fleet Management software for that matter, we literally still had floppy disks for in the old files, this software lasted 20 years. Obsolete, perhaps. Out of any kind of service interval, definitely. But it sat there, and it did what it needed to do, and would have continued to do so had we not upgraded the fuel site. We have another software that we had purchased, it was going to stop working because it used Adobe flash. Okay, how about a patch to run on the HTML 5 protocol? Nope. End of life. Cloud-based option.

It's completely counterintuitive, back in the day you could buy like the home or professional version of a software. Deluxe or lite. But you were still really kind of limited to what was on that disc. If it had more functions than you needed, well either you needed a simpler version, or you were going to pay that premium. You would think the one good thing coming out of this whole cloud-based software as a service model would be the ability to instantly customize it, and let the price reflect accordingly. Which I have come across once or twice on a rudimentary level, but as a general rule, it's one size fits all. And a small shop, or say a single gas station, does not need the same enterprise level system as a nationwide corporation. Nor do they want to invest in the absolutely insane level of tech required to run it.

Instant customizability at your fingertips, you don't even have to leave your living room anymore to program this stuff for these companies, and the software companies have gotten even lazier with a one size fits all model. One size which, incidentally, is routinely shockingly expensive. 🥔

we should globally ban the introduction of more powerful computer hardware for 10-20 years, not as an AI safety thing (though we could frame it as that), but to force programmers to optimize their shit better

232K notes · View notes

businessrelocationlondon · 19 days ago

Text

Disaster-Proof Moves: Building Business Continuity Into Your London Office Relocation

Picture this: crates are stacked, servers are powered down, and vans are revving when a protest blocks the street, the lift fails, or half your staff call in sick with the flu. Suddenly that carefully-timed schedule collapses—and the financial fallout escalates by the minute. When you partner with specialists in Business Relocation London, contingency planning is baked into every stage, turning worst-case scenarios into minor hiccups instead of mission-critical disasters. Below you’ll learn how to weave business-continuity principles into your next move so productivity never skips a beat.

1. Run a Pre-Move Business-Impact Analysis (BIA)

A good BIA answers one question: “How long can each department tolerate downtime?”

Identify Critical Functions – Finance, sales, and customer support usually top the list.

Set Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) – Define maximum acceptable outage for each function.

Tag Dependencies – Note which apps, files, or hardware each team needs to hit its RTO.

Armed with that data, your Business Relocation London lead can sequence the move so the longest-tolerant teams shift first, protecting revenue generators until the very end.

2. Create a Dual-Site Operations Plan

Even a six-hour broadband outage can cost thousands. Reduce exposure with a split-site approach:

Shadow Servers in the Cloud – Spin up temporary IaaS instances that mirror on-prem data.

Remote-First Workflow – Equip staff with VPNs and collaboration tools weeks before the move.

Pop-Up Command Centre – Reserve desks in a co-working hub as an emergency fallback.

Providers of Business Relocation London routinely manage dual-site logistics, ensuring data and staff pivot gracefully if anything stalls the physical transfer.

3. Build a Layered Communication Matrix

Silence breeds chaos. Keep every stakeholder in the loop via three parallel channels:

SMS Alerts – Instant updates if the timetable shifts.

Real-Time Dashboard – A shared link tracking crate counts, vehicle GPS, and room-by-room completion.

Daily Stand-Ups – Ten-minute video huddles for department heads to flag risks or needs.

Your Business Relocation London project manager should orchestrate this matrix so information flows even when Wi-Fi doesn’t.

4. Harden the Tech Move Against Failures

Redundant Power – UPS units ride through brownouts; generators cover multi-hour gaps.

Flight-Case Servers – Shock-mounted racks safeguard blades against pothole rattles.

Serialised Asset Tracking – Every device gets a barcode; nothing “goes missing” in the shuffle.

On-Site IT Engineers – Certified pros reconnect gear and run test log-ins before staff arrive.

These safeguards come standard with premier Business Relocation London packages, sparing you from Monday-morning meltdowns.

5. Keep Compliance & Insurance Front-of-Mind

A relocation exposes you to fresh legal and financial risks:

GDPR Chain-of-Custody Logs for any crate holding personal data.

WEEE-Compliant Disposal for obsolete hardware.

Goods-In-Transit Cover that matches the true replacement value of your tech stack.

Contractual SLA Penalties that compensate if the mover misses critical deadlines.

Seasoned Business Relocation London consultants will review policies and paperwork to ensure no loophole swallows your claim later.

6. Stress-Test With a “War-Game” Rehearsal

One week out, run a tabletop drill:

Simulate a van breakdown, lift malfunction, or DNS failure.

Walk through the playbook: who calls whom, which fallback activates, how progress is logged.

Note bottlenecks and patch them before the real move.

This dress rehearsal turns theory into muscle memory—another hallmark of robust Business Relocation London planning.

7. Post-Move Recovery & Review

The job isn’t done when the last crate is emptied:

48-Hour Hyper-Care – Extra technicians on site for surprise bugs.

Performance Benchmarks – Compare page-load speeds, call-centre latency, and ticket volumes pre- vs post-move.

Lessons-Learnt Report – Document wins and misses to refine the process for future expansion.

Your Business Relocation London provider should deliver a comprehensive dossier proving targets were met—or exceeded.

Final Word: Move With Confidence, Not Luck

Disruption is inevitable; disaster is optional. By embedding business-continuity safeguards into every crate, cable, and calendar slot, you transform relocation risk into competitive resilience. Ready to disaster-proof your next address change? Partner with the experts in Business Relocation London and enjoy the calm that comes from knowing every “what if” already has an answer.

#business relocation london

1 note · View note

milcominstitute4 · 1 month ago

Text

Unlocking the Future: How Fiber to the Curb is Revolutionizing Internet Connectivity

In an age where seamless connectivity is more vital than ever, the advent of Fiber to the Curb (FTTC) is setting a new standard for internet access. This innovative technology is transforming how we experience the web, unlocking unprecedented speeds and reliability for homes and businesses alike. Imagine streaming your favorite shows in ultra-high definition, participating in lag-free video conferences, or downloading large files in seconds—all without interruption. FTTC is not just a technological upgrade; it’s a game changer that bridges the digital divide, making high-speed internet accessible to more communities than ever before. As we stand on the brink of this digital revolution, it’s time to explore how FTTC is reshaping our online lives and what it means for the future of connectivity. Join us as we delve into the mechanics and benefits of this groundbreaking advancement in internet technology.

Understanding Fiber Optic Technology Fiber optic technology is at the heart of modern high-speed internet. It works by transmitting data as light pulses through strands of glass or plastic fibers, which can carry much more data over longer distances without loss of signal quality compared to traditional copper cables. This fundamental difference is what makes fiber optics so revolutionary. Light travels at an incredibly fast speed, and fiber optic cables can handle vast amounts of data with minimal interference or degradation. The core of a fiber optic cable is composed of extremely thin strands of glass or plastic, known as optical fibers, which are about the diameter of a human hair. These fibers are encased in cladding that reflects light back into the core, ensuring that the light signals travel along the length of the fiber. This design allows for the transmission of data over long distances with very little loss in signal quality, making fiber optics ideal for both local and international data transmission. One of the key advantages of fiber optic technology is its ability to provide symmetrical upload and download speeds. This means that users can upload data at the same high speeds as they download it, which is particularly important for applications like video conferencing, online gaming, and cloud computing. Additionally, fiber optics are less susceptible to electromagnetic interference, which can degrade the quality of data transmission in copper cables. This increased reliability and performance are why fiber optic technology is becoming the gold standard for internet connectivity.

Advantages of Fiber to the Curb Fiber to the Curb (FTTC) is a hybrid solution that brings fiber optic technology closer to the end user by running fiber cables to a distribution point near the user's premises, typically within 300 meters. From this distribution point, the connection to the home or business is completed using existing copper or coaxial cables. This approach offers several significant advantages over traditional copper-based connections. One of the most notable benefits of FTTC is the substantial increase in internet speeds. By bringing fiber optics closer to the end user, FTTC can deliver much higher speeds compared to traditional DSL or cable connections. Users can experience download and upload speeds that are several times faster, enabling activities such as streaming high-definition videos, online gaming, and large file transfers with ease. This speed enhancement is crucial in today's digital age, where data consumption is at an all-time high. Another advantage of FTTC is its improved reliability. Fiber optics are less prone to signal degradation and interference compared to copper cables, resulting in a more stable and consistent internet connection. This reliability is particularly important for businesses that rely on a continuous internet connection for their operations, as well as for residential users who need dependable connectivity for work-from-home setups, online education, and entertainment. FTTC also offers a cost-effective solution for upgrading internet infrastructure. By leveraging existing copper or coaxial cables for the final leg of the connection, service providers can significantly reduce the cost and complexity of deploying fiber optics to every home. This makes FTTC an attractive option for expanding high-speed internet access to more communities, including those in rural and underserved areas.

Case Studies: Successful FTTC Deployments Several successful deployments of Fiber to the Curb (FTTC) serve as examples of how this technology can transform internet connectivity in different regions. These case studies highlight the impact of FTTC on both urban and rural communities, demonstrating its potential to bridge the digital divide and enhance the quality of life for residents. One notable example is the deployment of FTTC in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Known as "Gig City," Chattanooga has become a model for high-speed internet access in the United States. The city's utility company, EPB, rolled out a fiber optic network that includes FTTC, providing residents and businesses with gigabit-speed internet. This deployment has spurred economic growth, attracted new businesses, and improved education and healthcare services in the area. Chattanooga's success showcases how FTTC can drive innovation and development in a community. In Australia, the National Broadband Network (NBN) has implemented FTTC as part of its strategy to provide high-speed internet across the country. The NBN aims to deliver fast and reliable internet to both urban and rural areas, addressing the digital divide and ensuring that all Australians have access to modern connectivity. The FTTC deployment has enabled many households and businesses to experience significant improvements in internet speeds and reliability, supporting remote work, online education, and telehealth services. Another example is the deployment of FTTC in rural Ireland. The government-backed National Broadband Plan aims to bring high-speed internet to rural and underserved areas, with FTTC playing a key role in the strategy. The deployment has already improved connectivity for thousands of residents, enabling them to participate more fully in the digital economy. This case study highlights the importance of government support and investment in expanding internet access to rural communities. These successful deployments of FTTC demonstrate the transformative potential of the technology. By providing faster and more reliable internet, FTTC can drive economic growth, enhance public services, and improve the quality of life for residents. As more communities adopt FTTC, we can expect to see even greater benefits and a more connected world.

Conclusion: The Future of Connectivity with Fiber to the Curb As we stand on the cusp of a digital revolution, Fiber to the Curb (FTTC) is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of internet connectivity. With its ability to deliver high-speed, reliable internet to a broad range of communities, FTTC is not just an incremental upgrade—it is a transformative technology that has the potential to bridge the digital divide and bring the benefits of the digital age to more people than ever before. The advantages of FTTC, from higher speeds and improved reliability to cost-effective deployment, make it an attractive option for expanding internet access. By leveraging existing infrastructure while bringing fiber optics closer to the end user, FTTC provides a pragmatic solution that balances performance and cost. This is particularly important for rural and underserved areas, where traditional internet infrastructure has often fallen short. Looking ahead, the continued expansion of fiber optic networks, including FTTC, will be essential in meeting the growing demand for high-speed internet. As we embrace new technologies like 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT), the need for robust and scalable internet infrastructure will only increase. FTTC, with its ability to support high bandwidth and low-latency connections, will be a key enabler of these advancements, driving innovation and enhancing our digital experiences. However, the successful implementation of FTTC will require ongoing investment, collaboration, and innovation. Service providers, policymakers, and communities must work together to address the challenges and limitations of deployment, ensuring that the benefits of high-speed internet are accessible to all. By doing so, we can unlock the full potential of FTTC and create a more connected, inclusive, and prosperous future. In conclusion, Fiber to the Curb is revolutionizing internet connectivity, setting a new standard for speed, reliability, and accessibility. As we continue to unlock the future of connectivity, FTTC will be at the forefront of this transformation, empowering individuals, businesses, and communities to thrive in an increasingly digital world. The future of connectivity is bright, and with FTTC, we are well-equipped to navigate the exciting possibilities that lie ahead.

#fttc #structured cabling #nbn enable #telecommunications technician

0 notes