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  • ISO27001 for small AI startup: costs & recommendations

    # general

    A discussion about achieving ISO27001 and GDPR compliance for a very small AI startup (<5 employees) with various members sharing their experiences with different compliance tools and services, including Vanta, Secfix, Kertos, and consultancy options.

    Security & Compliance Compliance Startup Operations Documentation
    Security Compliance Tools Data Protection Vanta Drata Secfix Kertos

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    12 replies

  • Balancing observability costs with debugging needs

    # general

    Tech leaders discuss strategies for optimizing observability setups to balance costs against debugging capabilities, sharing experiences with self-hosted solutions versus managed services like DataDog and Azure Monitor.

    Cloud & Infrastructure Monitoring Cost Optimization Debugging Logging
    Observability Cloud Services Kubernetes Azure Kubernetes Sentry Honeycomb DataDog Elastic Stack Kibana Grafana ClickStack

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    4 replies

  • First 30-60 days as new CTO

    # general

    A soon-to-be first-time CTO seeks advice on how to effectively spend their first 30-60 days in the role at a small company, receiving recommendations on stakeholder relationships, strategic thinking, and balancing technical and business responsibilities.

    Career Growth & Leadership Development Leadership Transition Executive Strategy Stakeholder Management
    Leadership Strategy Organization

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    13 replies

  • Microsoft Project rollout: worth it?

    # general

    A tech leader at a Microsoft-centric company (~500 employees) seeks advice on implementing Microsoft Project company-wide for cross-functional teams, receiving a detailed response about implementation challenges, cultural considerations, and the gap between executive expectations and practical realities.

    Enterprise Systems & Integration Project Management Tool Selection Cross-functional
    Enterprise Software Collaboration Tools Integration Microsoft Project Azure DevOps Office 365 Jira GitHub

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    1 replies

  • DIY ATS with Notion/Asana vs paid solutions

    # general

    Discussion about replacing expensive ATS software with more affordable alternatives like Notion or Asana for a company of ~45 people hiring 1-3 roles per month, with participants sharing experiences from Personio, Asana, and custom Notion setups.

    Team Management & Leadership Hiring Tool Selection Cost Optimization
    HR Tech Productivity Tools Automation Notion Asana Personio LLM

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    8 replies

  • Meta secretly tracking Android users' browsing

    # interesting_content

    A thread sharing an ArsTechnica article and research revealing how Meta has been deanonymizing Android users by monitoring all browser activity through local ports and connecting it to Instagram and Facebook user identities.

    Security & Compliance Privacy Data Collection Mobile Security
    Mobile Web Security Android Browsers Meta Apps

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    0 replies

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  • Hetzner GPU for private LLM hosting

    # ai

    The thread shares experiences with Hetzner's GEX44 GPU server for privacy-sensitive LLM workflows, including setup details with Docker, Ollama, and LiteLLM, with participants discussing performance compared to OpenAI and sharing alternative UI options.

    Self-hosted AI Privacy Infrastructure
    ML Infrastructure Cloud DevOps Hetzner Ollama LiteLLM Docker Kamal OpenWebUI LibreChat

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    8 replies

    👀 4🔥 2
  • PDF data extraction alternatives to RAG

    # ai

    A discussion on extracting specific information from large PDFs where community members suggest more efficient alternatives to RAG, including OCR+NER pipelines and two-step approaches with specialized tools.

    Document Processing Information Extraction AI Architecture
    NLP OCR ML LLM RAG Marker spaCy Mistral

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    7 replies

  • LLM economics threaten business viability

    # ai

    Discussion of an article claiming OpenAI's actual costs are 10x what customers pay, raising concerns about the sustainability of LLM-based business models and the importance of avoiding third-party dependencies.

    Business Risk Cost Analysis Vendor Strategy
    AI Cloud Services Infrastructure LLM OpenAI

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    3 replies

  • Open-sourced prompt engineering workshop materials

    # ai

    A community member shared comprehensive open-source resources from their Prompt Engineering Workshop including a GitHub repository, interactive Streamlit app, and presentation slides that received positive engagement from the community.

    Education Open Source AI Techniques
    AI LLM Web App GitHub Streamlit Prompt Engineering

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    0 replies

    👍 7
  • Team building time investment benchmarking

    # general

    A poll asking tech leaders how many days per year they dedicate to 'pure fun' team-building activities revealed most teams spend 3-5 days annually, with one leader sharing their practice of quarterly 1-3 day remote team offsites focused on relationship building.

    Team Building Remote Work Company Culture

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    1 replies

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  • German tech lawyer recommendations for IP/OSS

    # general

    A member requested recommendations for German-speaking lawyers with expertise in company law, IP, and open source, resulting in multiple community members sharing specific lawyer and law firm suggestions based on personal experiences.

    Professional Networking Legal Services Business Resources Peer Recommendations
    Open Source IP Open Source Software

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    9 replies

  • talon.one vs Voucherify for voucher management

    # general

    Discussion comparing talon.one and Voucherify as voucher discount management systems, with insights on pricing (talon.one at 50-100k p.a.), implementation experiences, and relative advantages.

    Enterprise Systems & Integration Tool Comparison Pricing E-commerce
    Promotion Engines E-commerce Platforms talon.one Voucherify commercetools

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    6 replies

  • German cloud providers for privacy-sensitive data

    # general

    A tech leader seeks recommendations for German cloud hosting providers that can handle highly privacy-sensitive data with strict compliance requirements, receiving multiple suggestions including Stackit, Ionos, Codesphere, and OpenTelekomCloud.

    Cloud & Infrastructure Privacy Compliance Hosting
    Cloud Infrastructure Security Stackit Ionos Codesphere OpenTelekomCloud

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    14 replies

  • Berlin startup lawyer recommendations

    # general

    A member seeking legal advice for their startup in Berlin received multiple specific lawyer recommendations from the community, including contacts at Orrick, RSR Law, VOY, V14, and PXR Berlin.

    Startups & Entrepreneurship Legal Services Startup Resources Recommendations

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    8 replies

  • European Accessibility Act compliance strategies

    # general

    A CTO seeks insights on European Accessibility Act compliance for app development, receiving practical advice on treating it as ongoing work, using tools like Google Lighthouse, and implementing standards systematically.

    Regulatory Compliance & Certification Accessibility Compliance Implementation
    Testing Frontend DevOps Google Lighthouse WCAG

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    4 replies

  • Remote team masterclass with practical strategies

    # general

    Announcement and follow-up for an alphalist Masterclass on building high-impact remote teams, featuring practical rituals and leadership patterns for distributed teams, with recording shared after the event.

    Remote Leadership Team Culture Async Work
    Collaboration Tools Remote Infrastructure Google Meet

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    4 replies

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  • Scaling engineering teams without losing momentum

    # general

    A CTO of a growing team (~15 engineers) seeks advice on how to effectively delegate responsibilities and maintain momentum while scaling, receiving recommendations on team structures, management approaches, and helpful resources like Team Topologies.

    Team Management & Leadership Organizational Design Delegation Scaling
    Engineering Management SDLC DevOps Team Topologies Shape Up

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    11 replies

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  • Malware protection for SaaS file uploads

    # general

    Discussion on approaches to protect against malware in file uploads for SaaS products, including cloud-based solutions like AWS GuardDuty and Microsoft Defender, on-premises options like ClamAV, and alternative security strategies.

    Security & Compliance File Security Malware Protection SaaS Security
    Security Cloud Storage ClamAV AWS GuardDuty Microsoft Defender

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    6 replies

  • Google Photos API restrictions frustrate developers

    # interesting_content

    A developer expresses frustration over Google's new Photos API restrictions that block non-Google apps from syncing photos automatically, forcing users to manually select each photo and prompting consideration of alternatives like Immich.

    Strategic Tech Decisions API Changes Vendor Lock-in Migration Strategy
    API Cloud Services Data Storage Google Photos API Immich

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    4 replies

  • AI integration with internal knowledge bases

    # ai

    Tech leaders discuss experiences connecting internal knowledge systems (Confluence, Jira, Notion) to AI tools via Model Context Plugins, sharing workflows, challenges, and data privacy considerations.

    AI Tools & Applications Knowledge Management Integration Workflow
    AI Documentation Integration MCP Claude Confluence Jira Notion Onyx

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    16 replies

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  • Optimizing websites for LLM visibility

    # ai

    The thread explores emerging strategies for optimizing website content to be featured in LLM responses, including semantic markup, schema.json, llms.txt files, and providing markdown versions of content specifically for AI consumption.

    Emerging Tech & Trends SEO Content Strategy AI Integration
    AI Web Content LLMs Schema.org llms.txt

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    8 replies

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  • Claude Code outperforms other AI coding assistants

    # ai

    Tech leaders discuss their positive experiences with Claude Code for development tasks, noting its superiority over OpenAI and Gemini alternatives despite occasional performance issues and higher costs.

    AI Tools & Applications Tool Comparison User Experience Cost Analysis
    AI Development Tools Productivity Claude Code Cursor Gemini CLI

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    10 replies

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  • EU AI Act compliance for internal tools

    # general

    A discussion clarifying that companies using LibreChat with OpenAI API for internal purposes are not considered 'providers' of AI systems under the EU Artificial Intelligence Act and thus not subject to its regulations.

    Regulatory Compliance & Certification - Navigating legal and regulatory requirements for software products Legal Interpretation Compliance Strategy Risk Assessment
    AI LLM SaaS LibreChat OpenAI API ChatGPT

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    6 replies

  • Optimizing PR review flow for efficiency

    # general

    A discussion on improving pull request review processes when faced with increased productivity, focusing on alternatives to random reviewer assignment and exploring solutions like pair programming, rotating review duties, and specialized tools.

    Engineering Processes Code Review Knowledge Sharing Team Efficiency
    DevOps Collaboration Tools CI/CD GitHub Reviewpad Gerrit Feature Flags

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    9 replies

  • Managing AI tools across company teams

    # general

    Tech leaders discuss approaches to governing AI service usage within their organizations, with most implementing allowlisting policies that balance innovation needs with compliance requirements.

    AI Tools & Applications Governance Compliance Policy
    AI Security Enterprise Gemini Claude GPT Langdock

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    6 replies

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  • EU Cyber Resilience Act resources needed

    # general

    A request for educational materials about the EU Cyber Resilience Act was answered by an expert who provided resources and offered their expertise based on their involvement with the CRA since 2022.

    Regulatory Compliance & Certification - Navigating legal and regulatory requirements for software products Compliance Resources EU Regulation
    Security Compliance Documentation CRA Linux Foundation

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    2 replies

  • New open-source Mirakl competitor launched

    # product_deals

    Announcement of MercurJS 1.0, an open-source, enterprise-ready marketplace software built on TypeScript that aims to compete with Mirakl while offering MIT licensing, commercial support, and multiple marketplace architectures.

    Open Source & Community Software Release E-commerce Open Source
    Framework E-commerce Backend MercurJS MedusaJS TypeScript

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    0 replies

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  • ChatGPT data retention legal concerns

    # ai

    Discussion about a court order requiring OpenAI to permanently store all ChatGPT conversations, including API calls, raising significant privacy and legal discovery concerns.

    Security & Compliance Privacy Legal Data Retention
    AI API Data Storage ChatGPT OpenAI API

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    1 replies

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  • Jules AI tool disappoints early users

    # ai

    Four tech leaders share their negative experiences with Jules AI, citing issues with simple task failures, timeouts, and lack of a local client compared to alternatives like Claude Code.

    Tool Evaluation User Experience Peer Feedback
    AI Developer Tools Productivity Jules Claude Code

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    3 replies

  • AI tools creating impressive video and music

    # ai

    Tech leaders share and demonstrate their experiences with cutting-edge AI content generation tools Mirage (for video/lipsync) and Suno (for music creation), highlighting the impressive quality and time-saving benefits.

    Content Creation Productivity Tool Discovery
    AI GenerativeAI Media Mirage Suno ChatGPT

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    4 replies

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  • Flutter to React Native migration experiences

    # general

    A tech leader seeks advice on migrating from Flutter to React Native or NativeScript to simplify their tech stack and leverage their React developers, receiving feedback about the benefits of React Native with Expo ecosystem despite some limitations.

    Strategic Tech Decisions Technology Migration Mobile Development Stack Simplification
    Mobile Frontend Framework Flutter React Native NativeScript Expo

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    1 replies

  • OpenCode.ai vs Claude Code comparison

    # ai

    A brief discussion comparing OpenCode.ai with other AI coding assistants like Claude Code and Google's Jules, with feedback on their relative maturity and usability.

    Tool Comparison Developer Experience AI Integration
    AI DevTools LLM OpenCode.ai Claude Code Jules

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    2 replies

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  • DIY voice assistant beats no-code solutions

    # ai

    A tech leader shares their custom-built voice assistant for Google Calendar using Elevenlabs and n8n, sparking a discussion about the capabilities of Elevenlabs versus no-code voice AI platforms like Vapi.

    AI Tools & Applications Voice Technology Integration DIY Solutions
    AI Voice Integration Elevenlabs n8n Vapi Google Calendar

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    5 replies

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  • Coding agents guide from Devin's experience

    # ai

    A shared resource on effective coding agent usage based on Devin's experience with 250,000 merged PRs, prompting community interest in comparing different AI coding tools like Claude Code and Gemini CLI.

    Developer Productivity AI Integration Best Practices
    AI Development Tools Automation Devin Claude Code Gemini CLI Claude Max

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    5 replies

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  • AI prompt guides for non-technical staff

    # ai

    A request for prompt engineering resources suitable for non-technical company staff received recommendations for customized workshops and OpenAI's academy courses.

    Learning Resources Knowledge Sharing Skill Development
    AI LLM Training ChatGPT Prompt Engineering

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    2 replies

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  • Windsurf's future after OpenAI acquisition

    # ai

    A tech leader expresses disappointment about Windsurf potentially shutting down after being acquired by OpenAI, as Anthropic is restricting access to Claude Sonnet 4 which was the only AI model producing acceptable code for their needs.

    AI Tools & Applications Industry News Tool Ecosystem Market Changes
    AI Developer Tools IDE Claude Windsurf JetBrains Rider

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    0 replies

    😕 4
  • AI coding assistants: Windsurf's uncertain future

    # ai

    Tech leaders discuss concerns about Windsurf's future following OpenAI acquisition, Claude Sonnet pricing changes, and compare alternative AI coding assistants including OpenAI models and Gemini.

    Developer Tools AI Assistants Tool Comparison
    AI Development Tools LLM Windsurf Claude Sonnet Gemini JetBrains Rider

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    6 replies

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  • Cursor AI prompt engineering insights

    # ai

    A community member shared an insightful article about how Cursor prompts work, providing useful tips for creating effective prompts, which was appreciated by other members.

    Learning Resources Developer Tools Prompt Engineering
    AI Developer Tools Productivity Cursor

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    1 replies

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  • Cursor background agents: new dev productivity feature

    # ai

    Discussion about Cursor's newly released background agents feature that enables parallel execution of tasks through Slack messages, including its privacy settings, security implications, and practical limitations discovered through usage.

    AI Tools & Applications Developer Productivity Tool Integration User Experience
    AI DevTools Automation Cursor GitHub Slack

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    7 replies

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  • Free GPT-4.1 in Cursor via Azure

    # ai

    A user shares how to leverage Azure OpenAI deployment with startup funding to use GPT-4.1 with a 1M context window in Cursor for free, noting it's particularly valuable for larger projects while Claude Sonnet remains better for smaller changes.

    Developer Tools Cost Optimization AI Integration
    AI Cloud DevTools Cursor Azure OpenAI GPT-4.1 Claude

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    1 replies

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  • MP4 files as vector database alternative

    # ai

    Members share and discuss an unconventional approach using MP4 video files instead of vector databases for data storage and retrieval, with links to the GitHub repository and an explanatory article confirming it actually works.

    Emerging Tech & Trends Data Storage Innovation Vector Databases
    Database AI Storage MP4 Vector Databases memvid

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    2 replies

  • Anthropic limits Claude access for coding tools

    # ai

    Discussion about Anthropic restricting Windsurf's access to Claude AI models, with developers comparing experiences using different AI coding assistants like Claude Sonnet, Gemini 2.5 Pro, and ChatGPT.

    Developer Tools Model Comparison Coding Assistance
    AI IDE Development Tools Claude Windsurf Cursor Gemini JetBrains

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    4 replies

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  • FinOps Masterclass: Beyond cost-cutting

    # general

    Announcement of an upcoming online Masterclass on July 17th, 2025, focused on FinOps principles that align cloud spending with business goals, sponsored by DoiT.

    Cloud & Infrastructure Professional Development Cost Optimization Cloud Management
    Cloud FinOps Management Google Meet FinOps

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    0 replies

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  • Best European cities for tech hubs

    # general

    Tech leaders discuss optimal European locations for establishing engineering offices, weighing factors like talent availability, proximity to customers, language, costs, and regulatory considerations.

    Strategic Tech Decisions Global Expansion Talent Acquisition Location Strategy
    Organizational Structure Talent Management

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    12 replies

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  • Atlassian ecosystem expert for acquisition due diligence

    # general

    A member seeks an Atlassian ecosystem expert who knows the marketplace well for due diligence on a potential acquisition of an Atlassian marketplace partner, receiving several personal and company recommendations from the community.

    Strategic Tech Decisions - High-impact technical decisions affecting company operations Expert Referrals Acquisition Ecosystem
    Enterprise Software Marketplace SaaS Atlassian

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    12 replies

  • Developer hardware budgets and approval policies

    # general

    Tech leaders discuss approaches to handling expensive hardware requests from developers, specifically whether a €2000 49" monitor is reasonable for a home office setup.

    Hardware Procurement Budget Management Home Office Equipment Policies
    Hardware Productivity Remote Work Monitors Onyo

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    5 replies

  • Governing no-code platforms in enterprises

    # general

    A discussion seeking governance strategies for low-code/no-code platforms in large enterprises, particularly when non-engineering teams can build their own applications, with suggestions to look at existing commodity application patterns.

    Enterprise Systems & Integration Governance Data Management Enterprise Scale
    No-Code Low-Code Data Storage No-code platforms Cloud storage Google Drive

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    1 replies

    👀 4
  • Microsoft EA discount benchmarking

    # general

    A tech leader seeks benchmarks on Microsoft Enterprise Agreement discounts for a ~1000 user organization with M365 E5 licenses (including Copilot) and additional Microsoft products totaling $800k annually.

    Strategic Tech Decisions Vendor Negotiation Budget Management Enterprise Software
    Enterprise Software Productivity Tools Cloud Services Microsoft 365 Microsoft Copilot Enterprise Agreement

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    1 replies

  • MDR certification for AI medical software

    # general

    A tech leader seeks timeframe estimates and experience sharing for MDR certification of machine learning/LLM medical decision support software, receiving advice about dual certification requirements and a recommendation for a specialized consulting firm.

    Regulatory Compliance & Certification Healthcare Tech Regulatory Certification
    ML LLM Healthcare Tech MDR EU-AI-Act

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    3 replies

  • European e-signature solutions for sensitive data

    # general

    A tech leader seeks recommendations for European-based, embeddable e-signature alternatives to DocuSign for integration into SaaS software serving data-sensitive customers, with responses suggesting FP Sign and d.velop as viable options.

    Security & Compliance Data Privacy Vendor Selection Regional Compliance
    SaaS Integration Security DocuSign Yousign FP Sign d.velop

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    2 replies

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  • Travel & expense platform recommendations

    # general

    A tech leader seeks recommendations for travel booking and expense management platforms for a 500-employee company, with specific requirements including good UX, virtual credit cards, flexible approvals, SSO, and SAP integration, receiving feedback on TravelPerk, Navan, and Lanes & Planes from peers.

    Enterprise Systems & Integration Business Tools User Experience System Integration
    Enterprise Software SSO Finance Systems TravelPerk Navan Lanes & Planes SAP Microsoft Active Directory

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    9 replies

  • DGUV compliance for remote workers' equipment

    # general

    Discussion about strategies for meeting German electrical safety testing requirements (DGUV) for home office equipment, including shipping pre-tested chargers and organizing in-office testing days.

    Regulatory Compliance & Certification Remote Work Compliance Equipment Management
    Hardware Safety Systems Regulatory Tech DGUV MDM

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    9 replies

  • AI compliance automation vendor recommendations

    # general

    A tech leader seeks recommendations for compliance automation platforms specifically designed for GenAI/LLM systems, receiving suggestions for heydata.eu (for EU AI Act compliance) and promptarmor.com.

    Security & Compliance AI Compliance Vendor Selection Automation
    AI Compliance LLM Vanta HeyData PromptArmor

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    2 replies

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  • Coolify vs alternatives for deployment

    # general

    Discussion comparing Coolify's strengths for simple self-hosting with its limitations for complex Rails applications, leading to a recommendation of Kamal as a better alternative for multi-worker deployments.

    Cloud & Infrastructure Deployment Self-hosting Infrastructure Management
    Deployment Tools Containerization DevOps Coolify Dokploy Kamal Rails

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    4 replies

  • Flutter to React Native migration experiences

    # general

    A tech leader seeks community input on migrating from Flutter to React Native or NativeScript to align with their React stack, with responses favoring both React Native with Expo and staying with Flutter.

    Strategic Tech Decisions Technology Migration Mobile Development Stack Alignment
    Frontend Mobile Framework Flutter React Native Expo NativeScript

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    3 replies

  • Open-source AI agent builder with UI focus

    # product_deals

    A developer shares their new open-source project 'Open Agents Builder' that enables quick creation of AI agents with business-friendly UI components, seeking community feedback and GitHub stars.

    Open Source & Community Developer Tools AI Integration UI Development
    AI Frontend Framework TypeScript GitHub Vector Database

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    0 replies

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  • Teams switching from Cursor to Claude Code

    # ai

    Tech teams are abandoning Cursor/Windsurf in favor of Claude Code for AI-assisted coding, with some users integrating Claude Code into Cursor or IntelliJ rather than using Cursor's native AI capabilities.

    AI Tools & Applications Tool Adoption Developer Experience Tool Comparison
    AI IDE DevTools Claude Code Cursor Windsurf IntelliJ

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    3 replies

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  • AI-assisted Rust library development experience

    # ai

    A community member shared their detailed experience of using AI to help build a Rust library from scratch, documenting both successes and challenges in a LinkedIn post that received positive engagement from the community.

    Emerging Tech & Trends AI Development Experimentation Knowledge Sharing
    ProgrammingLanguage AI Development Rust Windsurf LLM

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    3 replies

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  • AWS to Azure transition difficulty

    # general

    A tech leader inquires about the learning curve for an AWS DevOps professional transitioning to Azure, receiving insights about Azure's straightforward learning path with specific challenges around product overlap, sunsetting, and role management.

    Cloud & Infrastructure Cloud Migration Skill Development Platform Comparison
    Cloud DevOps Infrastructure AWS Azure Terraform

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    2 replies

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  • Navigating BAFIN regulatory boundaries as CTO

    # general

    A CTO seeks guidance on the legal limitations and political dynamics of their new role that includes oversight of a BAFIN-regulated company, with a community member offering to share relevant experience.

    Regulatory Compliance & Certification - Navigating legal and regulatory requirements for software products Financial Regulation Leadership Scope Peer Networking
    FinTech Compliance BAFIN

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    2 replies

  • Project A Ops rebrands as A11 Global

    # general

    Announcement of Project A Ops Team rebranding to A11 Global, maintaining the same team and quality while adopting a new visual identity that better represents their mission to 'shift into a higher gear'.

    Professional Networking Brand Evolution Company News Professional Milestone
    Tech Services

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    5 replies

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  • Hetzner reliability concerns prompt cloud migration

    # general

    A tech leader seeking high-level contacts at Hetzner due to hosting issues learns that another company migrated to GCP Sovereign after experiencing network outages and staffing challenges with Hetzner.

    Cloud & Infrastructure Hosting Migration Reliability
    Infrastructure Cloud Hosting Hetzner GCP GCP Sovereign

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    3 replies

  • First impressions of Cursor 1.0 release

    # ai

    A brief exchange about initial experiences with the Cursor 1.0 release, focusing on improved UX, privacy mode limitations, and hesitation to use it on company repositories.

    AI Tools & Applications Tool Evaluation Privacy Concerns User Experience
    Developer Tools AI-Assisted Coding IDE Cursor

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    3 replies

  • AI-generated tests: benefits and limitations

    # ai

    Discussion about using Qodo Cover and similar AI tools to automatically generate tests, with participants sharing experiences and debating the balance between automation benefits and quality concerns.

    Testing Automation Developer Productivity
    Testing AI CI/CD Qodo Cover Go

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    6 replies

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  • Marty Cagan on Product Management and AI

    # ai

    A community member shared a YouTube video featuring Marty Cagan discussing the intersection of product management and artificial intelligence, which received positive engagement through multiple reactions.

    Product Management & Collaboration Thought Leadership Learning Resources AI Integration
    AI Product Tools YouTube

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    0 replies

    ❤️ 3🙏 2
  • Managing AI agent config files efficiently

    # ai

    Discussion about organizing and synchronizing various markdown configuration files (Cursor rules, Agents.md, Claude.md) for different AI coding assistants, with suggestions to use Claude's hierarchical file system or create a deployment script.

    AI Tools & Applications Configuration Management Developer Workflow Tool Integration
    AI DevTools Automation Claude Cursor Markdown

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    2 replies

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  • Fun CIA roleplay prompt for ChatGPT

    # ai

    A user shared an entertaining prompt that instructs ChatGPT to roleplay as a CIA investigator analyzing the user's chat history and behavioral patterns, which received positive reactions from the community.

    AI Tools & Applications Prompt Engineering AI Interaction Creative Use
    AI LLM User Experience ChatGPT

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    1 replies

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  • Anthropic's internal Claude code usage insights

    # ai

    A member shared a link to insights about how Anthropic uses Claude code internally, with another member providing the full PDF document for easier access.

    AI Implementation Industry Insights Technical Documentation
    AI LLM Documentation Claude PDF

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    1 replies

  • Seeking Hetzner contact for hosting issues

    # general

    A tech leader is seeking high-level contacts at Hetzner to resolve hosting issues, while another member shares negative experiences that led them to migrate away from the provider due to recurring network outages.

    Cloud & Infrastructure Provider Issues Reliability Networking
    Infrastructure Hosting Reliability Hetzner

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    1 replies

  • Analytics tools for sensitive health data

    # general

    Discussion about finding privacy-compliant analytics solutions for German health data, with PostHog being considered as an alternative to the inadequate Matomo, potentially requiring on-premise hosting for compliance.

    Analytics Compliance Health Data
    Analytics Tools Data Privacy Cloud Hosting PostHog Matomo Amplitude

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    2 replies

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  • Affordable consent management alternatives

    # general

    A tech leader seeks recommendations for more cost-effective consent management solutions than Usercentrics for B2C sites, receiving suggestions for consent.io and termly.io as simpler alternatives.

    Security & Compliance Cost Optimization Compliance Tools B2C Solutions
    Web Services Compliance SaaS Usercentrics consent.io termly.io

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    2 replies

  • Cybersecurity tooling recommendations for pen-testing

    # general

    A tech leader is seeking recommendations for cybersecurity and automated pen-testing tools, specifically asking about Aikido and what other companies are using for dynamic security testing.

    Security & Compliance Tool Evaluation Security Testing Peer Recommendations
    Security DevSecOps Testing Aikido GitHub Security Trivy Renovate

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    2 replies

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  • Oracle BI pricing benchmarks for negotiation

    # general

    A tech leader seeks to exchange Oracle BI pricing information with peers who have 100-200 licenses to gain negotiation leverage with Oracle.

    Enterprise Systems & Integration Vendor Management Cost Optimization Peer Benchmarking
    Enterprise Software Business Intelligence Data Management Oracle BI

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    6 replies

  • Seeking Dynamics 365 BC expertise for manufacturing

    # general

    A tech leader is looking for Dynamics 365 BC experts to discuss expanding their ERP system from finance to manufacturing/warehouse operations, with another member offering to connect them with a potential resource via direct message.

    Enterprise Systems & Integration ERP Manufacturing System Expansion
    ERP Business Software Integration Dynamics 365 BC Microsoft

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    2 replies

  • Cost-saving alternative to Databricks Photon

    # product_deals

    A community member is sharing information about Exasol Lakehouse Turbo, a new solution that integrates with Databricks as an alternative query engine to Photon, promising cost savings and workload acceleration for Databricks Lakehouse users.

    Cloud & Infrastructure Cost Optimization Data Infrastructure Performance
    Data Processing Cloud Services Query Engines Databricks Photon Exasol

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    0 replies

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  • AI tools' future impact on dev budgets

    # interesting_content

    A shared article about the potentially high costs of LLM tools for developers ($50k/year per developer by 2026) received positive reactions from community members.

    Budget Planning AI Integration Future Trends
    AI Development Tools Resource Planning LLM

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    1 replies

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  • ChatGPT as next major distribution platform

    # interesting_content

    A member shared an article discussing how ChatGPT could potentially become a dominant distribution platform similar to Google for web and Facebook for social media, receiving positive acknowledgment.

    Industry Trends AI Impact Platform Strategy
    AI Distribution Platforms ChatGPT

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    1 replies

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  • Cursor AI tool insights and industry trends

    # interesting_content

    A community member shared an article from Lenny's Newsletter about Cursor's development and future industry direction, which was appreciated by others who follow the podcast.

    AI Tools & Applications Industry Trends Content Recommendation Tool Development
    AI Development Tools Productivity Cursor

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    1 replies

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  • Prompt engineering playbook for startups

    # interesting_content

    A community member shared a valuable article about prompt engineering strategies specifically tailored for startup companies.

    Resource Startups AI Implementation
    AI LLM Prompt Engineering Generative AI

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    0 replies

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  • Welcoming new member to community

    # ai

    A brief welcome message to a new community member encouraging them to share their expertise, which received positive reactions from the community.

    Tech Culture & Remote Work Community Building Onboarding Inclusion
    Community Management Slack

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    0 replies

    ❤️ 1 1
  • Kiro AI tool for PRD creation

    # ai

    A user shares positive experience using Kiro for writing PRDs, designs, and tasks, while another member raises awareness about the tool's opt-out data training policy.

    Product Development AI Tools Data Privacy
    AI Development Tools Kiro Cursor Claude Code

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    1 replies

  • Document translation tool project

    # ai

    A member shared their new project for translating PowerPoint and Word documents, generating interest from others who inquired about open-sourcing and the technical implementation.

    Emerging Tech & Trends Document Processing Translation Side Projects
    NLP Document Processing Translation Tools PowerPoint Word

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    4 replies

    👍 5
  • Finding mentorship for junior QA staff

    # general

    A leader seeks recommendations for an external QA mentor for an engaged junior team member who lacks internal coaching resources, receiving a suggestion for QCademy which may only offer German-language mentoring.

    Team Management & Leadership Mentorship Professional Development External Resources
    QA Testing QCademy

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    3 replies

  • C5-certified CIAM alternatives needed

    # general

    A tech leader is seeking C5-certified CIAM solutions comparable to Auth0 or Cognito with good developer experience, as alternatives to Open Telekom Cloud.

    Security & Compliance Certification Authentication Developer Experience
    Security Cloud Identity Auth0 Cognito Keycloak bare.id

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    2 replies

  • AI costs reshaping developer budgets

    # interesting_content

    A humorous article about the potential future cost of LLM tools ($50k/year per developer by 2026) sparked agreement and amusement among tech leaders who found truth in the prediction.

    Budget Planning AI Integration Future Trends
    AI DevTools Budget LLM AI Development Tools

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    2 replies

    👍 3 1😅 1
  • COBOL migration challenges and expertise needed

    # general

    A tech leader is seeking recent hands-on experience with COBOL-to-modern-system migrations to understand the difficulty level and required COBOL expertise.

    Legacy System Modernization Migration Legacy Systems Knowledge Transfer
    Mainframe Programming Models Microservices COBOL Java Mainframe

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    3 replies

  • Upskilling non-tech staff with automation tools

    # general

    A tech leader seeks resources to help non-technical team members learn automation tools like n8n, Make, or Zapier to replace manual Excel processes, with one response suggesting automation or self-service tooling instead of upskilling.

    Team Management & Leadership Skill Development Process Automation Team Efficiency
    Automation Tools Productivity n8n Make Zapier

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    1 replies

  • New Claude AI variants worth trying

    # ai

    A brief exchange about Claudia (a female counterpart to Claude AI), Cursor, and Claude Code UI, with interest in mobile accessibility for these AI tools.

    AI Assistants Tool Comparison User Experience
    AI UI Mobile Claude Claudia Cursor

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    4 replies

  • External CISO recommendations for ISO certification

    # general

    A request for recommendations for an external CISO based in Germany who can support with security topics and ISO re-certification, with limited community engagement.

    Security & Compliance Talent Search Certification Security Leadership
    Security Compliance ISO Certification

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    1 replies

    👀 2
  • PayPal account frozen, seeking support contact

    # general

    A parent is seeking a direct connection to PayPal customer support after their son's school graduation event account was frozen, with another member suggesting that PayPal's phone support is actually responsive and helpful based on personal experience.

    Professional Networking Customer Support Problem Solving Payment Processing
    FinTech Support Systems PayPal

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    1 replies

  • New Claude variant: Claudia AI assistant

    # ai

    A community member shares a link to Claudia (positioned as Claude's "female partner"), prompting a humorous movie reference and brief exchange about potential usage, but lacks detailed user experiences.

    AI Assistants New Tools Tool Awareness
    AI LLM Productivity Tools Claude Claudia Cursor

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    3 replies

  • Shared tech video resource

    # ai

    A community member shared a YouTube video resource that received positive reactions from other members.

    Professional Networking Knowledge Sharing Community Resources Content Curation
    Digital Media Learning Resources YouTube

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    0 replies

    1👍 2
  • Shared Twitter post sparks joy

    # ai

    A community member shared a Twitter/X post that resonated positively with others, as evidenced by the two joy reactions it received.

    Professional Networking Content Sharing Social Media Community Engagement
    Social Platforms Twitter/X

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    0 replies

    😂 2
  • Sourcing high-end NVIDIA GPUs

    # ai

    A lighthearted inquiry about where to purchase NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell 96 GB hardware sparked humorous responses about the difficulty of finding such specialized equipment.

    Hardware Procurement Hardware Procurement GPU
    Hardware GPU AI Infrastructure NVIDIA RTX PRO

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    3 replies

    2
  • Seeking Sintra.ai user experiences

    # general

    A community member asks for feedback on Sintra.ai, with another user expressing interest in learning more about the tool, but no actual experiences were shared in the thread.

    Tool Discovery Peer Feedback Community Knowledge
    AI SaaS Productivity Sintra.ai

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    1 replies

    👀 1
  • Weekend tech entertainment video share

    # ai

    A community member shared a YouTube video as entertainment content for the weekend, receiving positive engagement through heart reactions.

    Tech Culture & Remote Work Community Building Casual Sharing Social Connection
    Digital Media YouTube

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    0 replies

    ❤️ 2
  • Seeking Network Solutions domain contact

    # general

    A brief exchange where a member seeks a direct contact at Network Solutions Inc. specifically for domain-related issues, but doesn't receive the needed connection.

    Professional Networking Contact Request Domain Management Service Provider
    Web Infrastructure Domain Services Network Solutions Domain Registration

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    4 replies