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Ted Schlein’s Ballistic Ventures seeks $490M for new funds amid AI-driven cybersecurity boom
My Favorite Undocumented Feature in SQL MCP Server
Hiding inside Palantir’s skyrocketing quarter is a foreboding signal
Those Jeff Bezos hair transplant photos are very fake
Google vai bloquear buscas online em escolas que proibirem o uso de IA
Declare and optimize with UNIQUE constraints on Databricks
Claude Platform now supports native OpenTelemetry observability in Databricks MLflow
Apple confirma que Siri AI terá limite de uso grátis no iOS
OpenAI vai unificar limites do ChatGPT e Codex; veja o que muda
Mondial gere orçamento de mídia com IA
Adding the Context Streaming Events Need: Reference Data Joins with OneLake Delta Tables in Fabric Eventstream
Brave é processado por coleta de dados para IA e funções contra paywall
IA nas empresas está em nova fase
CNP desenvolve plataforma de IA com GFT
Chevrolet derruba preço do Spark para voltar a incomodar BYD Dolphin
Divisão Azure cresce 48% e faz Microsoft superar expectativas do mercado
Azure Cloud HSM Hardware Audit Logging: Verifiable audit trails for security and compliance
Introducing the data engineering agent for Fabric (Project Osmos)
Introducing the Microsoft Copilot harness in Foundry Agent Service
Blog
Short posts on ERP, cloud and automation, based on what I see in real projects.
What is NSG?
NSG is a network security group that controls incoming and outgoing traffic in your Azure virtual network. Why configure NSG? Configuring NSG helps filter unauthorized traffic, preventing data leaks and external attacks. Essential NSG Rules Define specific inbound and outbound rules to allow only what is necessary, avoiding excessive permissions. Common NSG Errors Generic permissions and poorly configured rules can leave your network exposed to security risks. How to keep NS
What are Virtual Networks (VNets)?
Virtual Networks are sets of interconnected computational resources that enable secure communication between devices and servers. How do VNets work? They create isolated logical connections within a physical network, ensuring security and efficiency in data exchange between systems. Benefits of VNets for businesses They reduce physical infrastructure costs, improve data security, and allow scalability without service interruptions. Practical applications of VN: Businesses use
What is Harness? AI for Software Delivery
Harness is a unified platform that uses artificial intelligence to manage the software development lifecycle with specialized agents. Why is Harness important in the technology world? The platform helps teams automate complex processes, reducing errors and accelerating high-quality solution delivery. How does Harness work in real practices? With customized AI agents, the platform directs the workflow to solve specific team challenges. Benefits you can get with Harness Teams usi
What is Azure RBAC?
What is Azure RBAC? Azure RBAC is a function-based access control system that defines who can access cloud resources and what actions they can perform. How Does Azure RBAC Work? Role assignment involves a security entity, role definition, and scope, allowing you to control specific permissions for groups or users. Best Practices to Avoid Risks Grant only the minimum necessary permissions, avoid broad assignments, and limit subscription owners to three for enhanced security. Why
Gary Halbert: The Offer Matters More Than the Copy
The world's best copy with a weak offer doesn't convert. The test: would it convince with no copy at all?
The Cost of Not Deciding: Why "I'll Think About It" Becomes "Never Again"
Delaying a decision has a cost. Showing the cost of the status quo reveals the real urgency.
Lookalike Audiences: How They Work and the Most Common Mistake
A source base that's too small produces an almost-random lookalike. Quality matters as much as size.
Permission Marketing: The Difference Between Interrupting and Being Invited
Seth Godin: ads interrupt those who didn't ask. Permission needs to be renewed with every contact.
CAC vs LTV: The Math That Decides If Your Paid Traffic Is Profitable
Low CAC with low LTV still loses money. The rule of thumb: LTV at least 3x CAC.
Don't Criticize, Don't Condemn
Criticism triggers defense, not reflection. Describing the fact changes the whole conversation.
Value Ladder: Why Nobody Buys Your Most Expensive Product First
Each offer prepares the next. Jumping straight to the expensive product is the most common mistake with cold traffic.
Reciprocity: The Cialdini Principle Behind All Free Content
Giving real value before asking increases response — but only works if it's genuine.
Your Voice Sells Before Your Words: Public Speaking as a Sales Tool
Someone who speaks slowly and clearly is heard as someone who masters the subject. It's trainable, not a gift — and most people never trained it.
Mental Triggers: The Line Between Good Communication and Manipulation
A well-used mental trigger isn't a disguised lie. The line between ethics and manipulation isn't in the technique — it's in what comes after.
Why the Founder's Personal Post Sells More Than the Company Account
In the US, a founder's personal account outperforms the official company account in engagement and trust. It's not about becoming an influencer.
Why Raw Phone Video Is Beating Expensive Production in the US
Video that's too polished gets recognized as an ad and ignored. Raw content holds more attention — and it's not about laziness.
Dark Social: The Buying Decision Moved to Closed Groups and DMs
While companies fight for reach on the public feed, buyers research in closed communities and trusted groups. Most companies don't measure this at all.
Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE): Tech's Fastest-Growing Role in 2026
FDE job postings grew 729% in a year. The reason reveals a bigger problem: most AI pilots don't generate results.
What Harvard Business Review Found About Generative AI in Marketing
A study of 3,000 consumers found AI-generated content convinces less than marketers think.
AI Salesperson
In the US, everyone talks about AI replacing the sales team. The line between what already works and what's just a promise is thinner than it looks.
What a 16-Hour Azure Immersion Taught Me About AZ-104, Terraform and Kubernetes
Real project, real case study, straight from a Microsoft MVP — and why a certificate alone doesn't convince any client.
Practical Generative AI: From Hype to Measurable ROI
How to move from an impressive demo to a use case whose return you can actually put in a spreadsheet.
Protheus and the Cloud: Migrating Without Stopping Operations
An ERP migration doesn't have to be a stressful weekend. It has to be a plan with reversible steps.
Process Automation: Where to Start Without Creating Chaos
Automation that fails usually doesn't fail because of the tool — it fails because of the choice of the first process.
Selling Without Sounding Like a Salesperson: Dale Carnegie Tactics for Tech Sales
Six tactics from "How to Win Friends and Influence People" applied to technology sales — no script, no pressure, just real attention.