AI is revolutionizing our daily lives, reshaping how we work, communicate, and make decisions. From diagnostic tools in healthcare to algorithmic decision-making in finance and law enforcement, AIβs potential is undeniable. Yet, the speed of adoption often outpaces ethical foresight. Unchecked, these systems can reinforce inequality, propagate surveillance, and erode trust. Building ethical AI isnβt […]
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β‘ PERFATHON 2025 β Hackathon at Perficient π©βπ»
April 10β11, 2025, marked an exciting milestone for Perficient India as we hosted our hackathon β Perfathon 2025. Held at our Bangalore office, this thrilling, high-energy event ran non-stop from 12 PM on April 10 to 4 PM on April 11, bringing together 6 enthusiastic teams, creative minds, and some truly impactful ideas. Setting the […]
Long COVID: A Path Forward With AI Solutions
In the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic lies a quieter but equally devastating crisis affecting millions of Americans. More than one in ten adults under 65 are experiencing long COVID symptoms lasting four weeks or longer, with debilitating effects that ripple through our healthcare systems, workplaces, and families. This complex conditionβformally known as Post-Acute Sequelae […]
Convert a Text File from UTF-8 Encoding to ANSI using Python in AWS Glue
To convert a text file from UTF-8 encoded data to ANSI using AWS Glue, you will typically work with Python or PySpark. However, itβs important to understand that ANSI is not a specific encoding but often refers to Windows-1252 (or similar 8-bit encodings) in a Windows context. AWS Glue, running on Apache Spark, uses UTF-8 […]
Android Development Codelab: Mastering Advanced Concepts
This guide will walk you through building a small application step-by-step, focusing on integrating several powerful tools and concepts essential for modern Android development. What We’ll Cover: Jetpack Compose: Building the UI declaratively. NoSQL Database (Firestore): Storing and retrieving data in the cloud. WorkManager: Running reliable background tasks. Build Flavors: Creating different versions of […]
Universal Design in Pharmacies – WCAG β Understandable
Welcome to our new series on Universal Design for Pharmacies!Β In this segment, weβll explore the importance of Universal Design in Pharmacies for All Disabilities. In the digital era, where pharmacies offer online tools for prescription management, health consultations, and customer support, ensuring that these platforms are intuitive and user-friendly is essential. The Web Content […]
Universal Design in Pharmacies – WCAG β Operable
Welcome to our new series on Universal Design for Pharmacies!Β In this segment, weβll explore the importance of Universal Design in Pharmacies for All Disabilities. As pharmacies continue to expand their digital presence, providing services through websites and mobile platforms, ensuring accessibility is crucial. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) principle of Operable is key […]
Universal Design in Pharmacies – WCAG β Perceivable
Welcome to our new series on Universal Design for Pharmacies!Β In this segment, weβll explore the importance of Universal Design in Pharmacies for All Disabilities. In the digital space, pharmacies are increasingly using websites and online platforms to enhance customer service, facilitate prescription refills, and provide health-related information. To ensure inclusivity, applying the Web […]
Universal Design in Pharmacies – WCAG Standards
Welcome to our new series on Universal Design for Pharmacies!Β In this segment, weβll explore the importance of Universal Design in Pharmacies for All Disabilities. In the digital age, pharmacies are increasingly relying on online platforms to provide services such as prescription refills, health consultations, and customer support. Ensuring that these digital services are accessible […]
Managed Service Offering (MSO) Support Ticketing System
A ticketing system, such as a Dynamic Tracking Tool, can be a powerful tool for MSO support teams, providing a centralized and efficient way to manage incidents and service requests. Here are some more details on the benefits. Organize and triage cases: With a ticketing system, MSO support teams can easily prioritize cases based on […]
Sitecore Search Source Types – Part I
Sitecore Search is a robust search solution designed to streamline the indexing and retrieval of content with ease. Supporting a wide range of source types empowers developers to integrate various content repositories without breaking a sweat. In this blog, we’ll take a deep dive into the different Sitecore Search source types, complete with implementation examples, […]
Avoiding Metadata Contention in Unity Catalog
Metadata contention in Unity Catalog can occur in high-throughput Databricks environments, slowing down user queries and impacting performance across the platform. Our Finops strategy shifts left on performance. However, we have found scenarios where clients are still experiencing query slowdowns intermittently and even on optimized queries. As our client’s lakehouse footprint grows, we are seeing […]