Overview: I am currently engaged in software product design and development, leveraging the open source and cloud computing platforms.
This is a period of economic recession, almost in every part of the world. IT service businesses are also affected adversely. To the surprise of several industry analysts, we are now witnessing the phenomenal emergence of the cloud computing technologies- a new paradigm shift in the way internet applications are developed and deployed. IDC analysts predict USD 42B worth business by 2012 and Gartner reports some kind of world-wide adoption of this technology by 2016. Intel Corporation predicts 25% of its server platforms are likely to be deployed by its clients for some sort of cloud deployment in 2009. Very strong business results have been reported in this line of technology by almost all industry leaders in 2008 and 2009. Almost every significant players in the IT industry has product as well as service offers to make in cloud computing market. To drive the point home, salesforce.com, a strong SAAS presence in the industry has become a billion dollar company despite the worldwide economic down trend. We also have business news on an increasing number of large size services contracts in cloud computing arena.
Why Google App Engine platform?
The Google App Engine™ platform is uniquely positioned among the cloud computing offers, we believe. This is a comprehensive platform on which programmers can develop cloud applications with ease and deploy them on the Google Infrastructure™. For small entrepreneurs, developing applications on Google App Engine™ platform is practically free, until their application becomes a huge success on the cyber space. If the application really grows beyond its free quota, say, on the storage, the CPU cycles or on the bandwidth requirements, the entrepreneur can continue to run the application by paying for the incremental consumption of web resources on a pay-as-you-go basis.
What is there in it for Software Developers?
As developers, how do we re-skill fast enough to take advantage of this technology innovation and help our own organizations and clients? We believe an early hand-holding for experienced programmers and web enthusiasts would be advantageous for developing web applications on the Google App Engine™ platform and using it to create a general awareness about the cloud computing technologies. We have set the objective of this one day promotional workshop to meet this requirement of software houses and other developer communities
Cloud computing simultaneously a concept, a technology and sourcing strategy. As such, it constitutes a
business strategy. We maintain that the adoption of technology and technology delivery models is driven by several variables – which can be weighted by technology buyers according to their relative importance.
First and foremost is corporate culture. Closed conservative cultures will attack change – just because that’s what closed, conservative cultures do (though significant cost savings can get the attention of even the Flat Earth Society). Senior leadership is also an opportunity – or constraint.
Some technology executives are open to pilots, while some are not. The financial state of the company will also drive technology adoption: companies losing money are skeptical of everything. Companies making lots of money are risk-takers – at least relative to the cultures. Before assessing the potential of cloud computing some attention should be paid to the context in which the assessment is likely to occur.
On one level, Cloud Computing represents an integrated sourcing concept. On another level, it’s a strategic framework. On still another, it’s a delivery roadmap. What makes sense for CXOs and the business partners they serve?
Cloud Computing represents an opportunity to simultaneously re-think core competency, sourcing strategies, technology funding and operational versus strategic technology and each ones’ readiness for accessing the cloud – all in the context of more and more (old and new) cloud providers.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Cloud Computing for lay man
Let’s ponder on Cloud Computing try to understand if it for everyone etc.
Start with a definition from Wikipedia, Cloud Computing a style of computing in which dynamically scalable and often virtualized resources are provided as a service over the Internet. Users need not have knowledge of, expertise in, or control over the technology infrastructure ‘in the cloud’ that supports them. The concept include infrastructure as a service, platform as a service and software as a service as well as Web 2.0 and other recent technology trends which have the common theme of dependence on the Internet for satisfying the computing needs of the users. Examples of software service vendors include Salesforce.com and Google Apps which provide common business applications online that are accessed from a web browser, while the software and data are stored on the servers of the providers.
The majority of cloud computing infrastructure consists of services delivered through data centers and built on servers with different levels of virtualization technologies. These services are accessible from anywhere that has access to the internet & required authority. The cloud appears as a single point of access for all the computing needs of given consumers or groups. Commercial offerings need to meet the quality of service requirements of customers and typically offer service level agreements. Open standards are critical to the growth of cloud computing and open source software has provided the foundation for many cloud computing implementations as the fees are affordable in terms of licensing etc for end users.
In Cloud Computing customers generally do not own the infrastructure, they merely access or rent, so that they can avoid capital expenditure and consume resources as a service, paying for only what they use. Many cloud-computing offerings have adopted the utility computing model, which is analogous to how traditional utilities like electricity are consumed, while others are billed on a subscription basis. We just have two models 1) utility computing 2) billed on a subscription model.
Sharing computing power among multiple tenants can improve utilization rates, as servers are not left idle, which can reduce costs significantly while increasing the speed of application development. Also it can include many advantages as time zone utilization etc to spared the costs over the globe.
“Cloud computing users can avoid initial investments on hardware, software and services, rather paying a provider only for what they use. Consumption is billed on a utility (e.g. resources consumed, like electricity) or subscription (e.g. time based, like a newspaper) basis with little or no upfront cost. Other benefits of this time sharing style approach are low barriers to entry, shared infrastructure and costs, low management overhead and immediate access to a broad range of applications. Users can generally terminate the contract at any time (thereby avoiding return on investment risk and uncertainty) and the services are often covered by service level agreements with financial penalties. This is for a generic user now in next write up I will put up Cloud computing for business delegates in a bit techy tone. Do share your view with me.
Start with a definition from Wikipedia, Cloud Computing a style of computing in which dynamically scalable and often virtualized resources are provided as a service over the Internet. Users need not have knowledge of, expertise in, or control over the technology infrastructure ‘in the cloud’ that supports them. The concept include infrastructure as a service, platform as a service and software as a service as well as Web 2.0 and other recent technology trends which have the common theme of dependence on the Internet for satisfying the computing needs of the users. Examples of software service vendors include Salesforce.com and Google Apps which provide common business applications online that are accessed from a web browser, while the software and data are stored on the servers of the providers.
The majority of cloud computing infrastructure consists of services delivered through data centers and built on servers with different levels of virtualization technologies. These services are accessible from anywhere that has access to the internet & required authority. The cloud appears as a single point of access for all the computing needs of given consumers or groups. Commercial offerings need to meet the quality of service requirements of customers and typically offer service level agreements. Open standards are critical to the growth of cloud computing and open source software has provided the foundation for many cloud computing implementations as the fees are affordable in terms of licensing etc for end users.
In Cloud Computing customers generally do not own the infrastructure, they merely access or rent, so that they can avoid capital expenditure and consume resources as a service, paying for only what they use. Many cloud-computing offerings have adopted the utility computing model, which is analogous to how traditional utilities like electricity are consumed, while others are billed on a subscription basis. We just have two models 1) utility computing 2) billed on a subscription model.
Sharing computing power among multiple tenants can improve utilization rates, as servers are not left idle, which can reduce costs significantly while increasing the speed of application development. Also it can include many advantages as time zone utilization etc to spared the costs over the globe.
“Cloud computing users can avoid initial investments on hardware, software and services, rather paying a provider only for what they use. Consumption is billed on a utility (e.g. resources consumed, like electricity) or subscription (e.g. time based, like a newspaper) basis with little or no upfront cost. Other benefits of this time sharing style approach are low barriers to entry, shared infrastructure and costs, low management overhead and immediate access to a broad range of applications. Users can generally terminate the contract at any time (thereby avoiding return on investment risk and uncertainty) and the services are often covered by service level agreements with financial penalties. This is for a generic user now in next write up I will put up Cloud computing for business delegates in a bit techy tone. Do share your view with me.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Thoughts in low tides
What if the kindest insult we can raise is to frustrate assertions and prejudices at every turn, whether by a friendly joke to the well-meaning or by curt shock of logic to the arrogant. What if the best we can do is to pour ice on the warm waters of conformity? What if the best we can do is to proclaim, by example, that life is not blunt, unformed material to be flattened and beaten into shape and bent to human will. Life is a sharp, subtle, sophisticated thing that requires the hands of an artist, hands that know when to push and when to yield to the material. Do you have that bold, faithful touch? Do you employ that art?
A book is perhaps the most direct way to reach minds like the one at work that time. A book is sought out, willingly and actively participated in and can be discarded at any time. I know now that many have had experiences similar to what is described here and many have responded differently and been compelled to file it in some cultural niche or claim some prize. To do so would be to turn away at the defining moment or to bargain awareness for a more distinguished illusion. It is interesting and compelling to find comparisons but it is a hesitant mind that finds only fragments of familiarity. Anyone might find niches for the metaphors, but there are none to file away what they describe, that indefinable sense that, like a wild flower, only lives in you and fades as soon as you try to give it to another.
For me, it will never belong to any religious, philosophical or cultural tradition – it was fundamentally a relinquishing of such things, and in time realizing that was not a loss. As I wrote then, stay broken, wholeness is a mask. Yet nothing is wanting in that which you do not s
eek to complete, perfect or make use of. For anyone like me, that realization never comes until you have tried so hard, plumbed so deep, been shaken so utterly, that the keenness of your seeking mind destroys all that you identified with. Better to find – if there are any – gentler, safer ways to that repose. By it, lostless, ungained, insperate....
Just as my intuition leveled me to collect such thoughts please feel free to advice you view on thises. Don't be sad god always give a way out∙
A book is perhaps the most direct way to reach minds like the one at work that time. A book is sought out, willingly and actively participated in and can be discarded at any time. I know now that many have had experiences similar to what is described here and many have responded differently and been compelled to file it in some cultural niche or claim some prize. To do so would be to turn away at the defining moment or to bargain awareness for a more distinguished illusion. It is interesting and compelling to find comparisons but it is a hesitant mind that finds only fragments of familiarity. Anyone might find niches for the metaphors, but there are none to file away what they describe, that indefinable sense that, like a wild flower, only lives in you and fades as soon as you try to give it to another.
For me, it will never belong to any religious, philosophical or cultural tradition – it was fundamentally a relinquishing of such things, and in time realizing that was not a loss. As I wrote then, stay broken, wholeness is a mask. Yet nothing is wanting in that which you do not s
eek to complete, perfect or make use of. For anyone like me, that realization never comes until you have tried so hard, plumbed so deep, been shaken so utterly, that the keenness of your seeking mind destroys all that you identified with. Better to find – if there are any – gentler, safer ways to that repose. By it, lostless, ungained, insperate....Just as my intuition leveled me to collect such thoughts please feel free to advice you view on thises. Don't be sad god always give a way out∙
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Leadership how / what ? need suggestions
Leadership can be defined as one's ability to get others to willingly follow. Every organization needs leaders at every level. Leaders can be found and nurtured.
I believe we must develop leadership qualities accross our suroundings to achieve the success we seek. As part of my job is to coach people to greater self-awareness, purpose, personal strengths, various technologies and a sense of well-being that often translates into greater compensation, job satisfaction and practical use of skills and abilities. The goal of our leadership tips is to help everyone to pay attention to intentions and get to where you want to be as final result.
I ahev always believed that Leadership development is self-development. Learning how to not micromanage, not be overly concrete, not fail to explicitly state expectations and other unproductive inter-personal behavior only happens through the increased self-awareness gained in a personal coaching or mentoring relationship. So effective leadership can happen on the dance floor of conversation. Leadership is an interactive conversation that pulls people toward becoming comfortable with the language of personal responsibility and commitment.
Leadership is not just for people at the top. Everyone can learn to lead by discovering the power that lies within each one of us to make a difference and practicing the law of reciprocity. Also A leader with vision has a clear, vivid picture of where to go, as well as a firm grasp on what success looks like and how to achieve it. But it’s not enough to have a vision; leaders must also share it and act upon it.
A good leader must have the discipline to work toward his or her vision single-mindedly, as well as to direct his or her actions and those of the team toward the goal. Action is the mark of a leader. A leader does not suffer “analysis paralysis” but is always doing something in pursuit of the vision, inspiring others to do the same.
Integrity is the integration of outward actions and inner values. A person of integrity is the same on the outside and on the inside. Such an individual can be trusted because he or she never veers from inner values, even when it might be expeditious to do so. A leader must have the trust of followers and therefore must display integrity.
Please share your thoughts at RavindraPande@gmail.com
I believe we must develop leadership qualities accross our suroundings to achieve the success we seek. As part of my job is to coach people to greater self-awareness, purpose, personal strengths, various technologies and a sense of well-being that often translates into greater compensation, job satisfaction and practical use of skills and abilities. The goal of our leadership tips is to help everyone to pay attention to intentions and get to where you want to be as final result.
I ahev always believed that Leadership development is self-development. Learning how to not micromanage, not be overly concrete, not fail to explicitly state expectations and other unproductive inter-personal behavior only happens through the increased self-awareness gained in a personal coaching or mentoring relationship. So effective leadership can happen on the dance floor of conversation. Leadership is an interactive conversation that pulls people toward becoming comfortable with the language of personal responsibility and commitment.
Leadership is not just for people at the top. Everyone can learn to lead by discovering the power that lies within each one of us to make a difference and practicing the law of reciprocity. Also A leader with vision has a clear, vivid picture of where to go, as well as a firm grasp on what success looks like and how to achieve it. But it’s not enough to have a vision; leaders must also share it and act upon it.
A good leader must have the discipline to work toward his or her vision single-mindedly, as well as to direct his or her actions and those of the team toward the goal. Action is the mark of a leader. A leader does not suffer “analysis paralysis” but is always doing something in pursuit of the vision, inspiring others to do the same.
Integrity is the integration of outward actions and inner values. A person of integrity is the same on the outside and on the inside. Such an individual can be trusted because he or she never veers from inner values, even when it might be expeditious to do so. A leader must have the trust of followers and therefore must display integrity.
Please share your thoughts at RavindraPande@gmail.com
Friday, July 2, 2010
Joke IT & Business process take this lightely
A man is flying in a hot air balloon and realizes he is lost. He reduces altitude and spots a man down below. He lowers the balloon further and shouts: "Excuse me, can you tell me where I am?"
The man below says: "Yes, you're in a hot air balloon, hovering 30 feet above this field."
"You must work in Information Technology" says the balloonist.
"I do" replies the man. "How did you know?"
"Well" says the balloonist, "everything you have told me is technically correct, but it's of no use to anyone."
The man below says "You must work in business."
"I do" replies the balloonist, "but how did you know?"
"Well", says the man, "you don't know where you are, or where you're going, but you expect me to be able to help. You're in the same position you were before we met, but now it's my fault."
The man below says: "Yes, you're in a hot air balloon, hovering 30 feet above this field."
"You must work in Information Technology" says the balloonist.
"I do" replies the man. "How did you know?"
"Well" says the balloonist, "everything you have told me is technically correct, but it's of no use to anyone."
The man below says "You must work in business."
"I do" replies the balloonist, "but how did you know?"
"Well", says the man, "you don't know where you are, or where you're going, but you expect me to be able to help. You're in the same position you were before we met, but now it's my fault."
Friday, June 11, 2010
Analyze & plan ahead
We are born & every one of us is different from the others - different finger prints, appearences, different levels of progress and growth. Then comes Indian schooling where the over-arching policy of educational institutions seems to be to bring about conformity - to make us all into identical beings.
Then, one fine day, we are thrust back into the real world where we can stand out from the crowd only when we have special talents and capabilities.
Most of us are not born geniuses with some inherent easily appreciated talent (Music, Leadership, Public speaking, Maths, art,...). Most of us have 'regular' jobs. But even here companies are looking to pick the right person. So when you are looking at a specific job, what makes you special - the right person for that job?
There are hidden inherent traits in all of us (though they may not be dramatically or easily apparent). One way to find what that is, is to describe to yourself how you would want others to describe you and then try to nature those talents. Spend some time every day to understand yourself so that you can bring out best with in yourself.
I have heard many time statements like this 'He is a real meticulous person'. 'She is a problem solver'. 'She is a people person'. 'He is a good planner'.
So, when are you going to start analyze & describing you?
The way you are today is because of your yesterday's situation & decisions. And the way you will be tomorrow is because of your Today's decisions & planning!
Then, one fine day, we are thrust back into the real world where we can stand out from the crowd only when we have special talents and capabilities.
Most of us are not born geniuses with some inherent easily appreciated talent (Music, Leadership, Public speaking, Maths, art,...). Most of us have 'regular' jobs. But even here companies are looking to pick the right person. So when you are looking at a specific job, what makes you special - the right person for that job?
There are hidden inherent traits in all of us (though they may not be dramatically or easily apparent). One way to find what that is, is to describe to yourself how you would want others to describe you and then try to nature those talents. Spend some time every day to understand yourself so that you can bring out best with in yourself.
I have heard many time statements like this 'He is a real meticulous person'. 'She is a problem solver'. 'She is a people person'. 'He is a good planner'.
So, when are you going to start analyze & describing you?
The way you are today is because of your yesterday's situation & decisions. And the way you will be tomorrow is because of your Today's decisions & planning!
Monday, June 7, 2010
Type of materials
Structural materials fall into four important categories: metals, polymers,
ceramics, and composites. Metals are the most obvious materials and cover
everything from bronze and iron through steels, exotic metals like titanium
and zirconium, and alloys of two or more metals.
Polymers cover everything from wood and fibers to glues, rubber, Bakelite,
nylon, acrylic, and all the plastics. Ceramics include stone, glass, cement,
bricks, and pottery.
Composite materials have as long a history as all the others, starting with
mixtures of straw and mud to make primitive bricks through laminates of
different woods (such as plywood). Their history in aircraft manufacturing is
also long; even the massive Spruce Goose used laminated wood for its skin.
This is non technical stuff but you know great information about what physicist called mass / material so think over it.
ceramics, and composites. Metals are the most obvious materials and cover
everything from bronze and iron through steels, exotic metals like titanium
and zirconium, and alloys of two or more metals.
Polymers cover everything from wood and fibers to glues, rubber, Bakelite,
nylon, acrylic, and all the plastics. Ceramics include stone, glass, cement,
bricks, and pottery.
Composite materials have as long a history as all the others, starting with
mixtures of straw and mud to make primitive bricks through laminates of
different woods (such as plywood). Their history in aircraft manufacturing is
also long; even the massive Spruce Goose used laminated wood for its skin.
This is non technical stuff but you know great information about what physicist called mass / material so think over it.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Power of right Questions
One of the fastest ways to find the solution to an issue or challenge you are facing is to ask the right questions. The right question inevitably leads you to the correct answer & subsequently right solution. Question matters as saving time & money in unnecessary communications. In business, remarkable performers are brilliant at getting to the right question the right cause. The one that speeds them to the place they need to get to and offers them the missing piece they need to find. And in life, asking yourself a powerful question will allow you grow & sort issues on priorities that is to step into a whole new set of possibilities that you may have missed while you were locked into an old way of sorting /seeing things .
Let's start with thinking basic 5 Questions that we we can take as what leaders work with. I suggest let's start with them and then find some time every day to answer them in any written form.
1. Where am I playing small at work and in life?
2. What would I do if I knew I could not fail?
3. What am I resisting?
4. What can I be grateful for?
5. How do I want to be remembered?
This will eventually lead you to the best suited answers & will guide you the need for right question. And as you make improvement every day, if you feel share those answers with users to understand this better & better.
Let's start with thinking basic 5 Questions that we we can take as what leaders work with. I suggest let's start with them and then find some time every day to answer them in any written form.
1. Where am I playing small at work and in life?
2. What would I do if I knew I could not fail?
3. What am I resisting?
4. What can I be grateful for?
5. How do I want to be remembered?
This will eventually lead you to the best suited answers & will guide you the need for right question. And as you make improvement every day, if you feel share those answers with users to understand this better & better.
Friday, May 28, 2010
CONFIDENCE a truth or stage
As we look around at your fellow human beings, we will find it hard to ignore the fact that very few people are happy, fulfilled and leading purposeful lives. Most of them seem unable to cope with their problems and the circumstances of daily living.
The majority, settling for the average, have resigned themselves to “just getting by.”
I believe no resignation to mediocrity has become a way of life. As a result, feelings of inadequacy cause them, quite humanly, to blame environment, society, people, circumstances, and surrounding conditions for their failures and disappointments. The idea that people and things control their lives is so thoroughly included in our thinking that we normally will not respond to
logical arguments that prove otherwise.
The actual truth that we are not victims, but co-creators in the building of our lives
and the world around us. Or, as another great sage puts it, “We aren’t what we think we are, but what we think, we are!”
A lesson that has taken us far too long to learn is that the opposite of bravery is not cowardliness, but conformity. You may have spent valuable, irreplaceable years trying to fit into the parade only to learn, too late, that you will never fit it. What makes us follow each other like sheep? It is because we are trying to conform to the majority. Juts think what have we done in say past 4-5 months to change our so called regular life.
It’s time to break out of this sheep state of mind and stop punishing ourselves because we are different from our family, friends or anyone else for that matter. Much of our suffering can be eliminated if we refuse to let our life be marred by conformity.
To think that our life is controlled in any way by another individual, group, or society imposes a condition of mental slavery which makes us a prisoner by our own decree.
The majority, settling for the average, have resigned themselves to “just getting by.”
I believe no resignation to mediocrity has become a way of life. As a result, feelings of inadequacy cause them, quite humanly, to blame environment, society, people, circumstances, and surrounding conditions for their failures and disappointments. The idea that people and things control their lives is so thoroughly included in our thinking that we normally will not respond to
logical arguments that prove otherwise.
The actual truth that we are not victims, but co-creators in the building of our lives
and the world around us. Or, as another great sage puts it, “We aren’t what we think we are, but what we think, we are!”
A lesson that has taken us far too long to learn is that the opposite of bravery is not cowardliness, but conformity. You may have spent valuable, irreplaceable years trying to fit into the parade only to learn, too late, that you will never fit it. What makes us follow each other like sheep? It is because we are trying to conform to the majority. Juts think what have we done in say past 4-5 months to change our so called regular life.
It’s time to break out of this sheep state of mind and stop punishing ourselves because we are different from our family, friends or anyone else for that matter. Much of our suffering can be eliminated if we refuse to let our life be marred by conformity.
To think that our life is controlled in any way by another individual, group, or society imposes a condition of mental slavery which makes us a prisoner by our own decree.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
First thought assess self
Money is just one of the many measurement of wealth. High net worth is only one currency of success. In my mind, there are many forms of wealth that you need to look at to decide whether you are truly successful, happy, enjoying life .......
Let's start one by one what makes you happy , well I will start with my own thoughts like I feel I am creative, good person so relationships, mentor, do I create followers how ?, am I enjoying think & share your thoughts as well let's make this two way process to improve life
Creative Expression.
If you go to work every day and express your absolute best, you have equity that makes you pretty rich. Celebrate that. And take it into account when evaluating the true strength of your success.
Great Relationships.
Surrounded by an impressive Circle of Genius? Get to associate with people working at wow? Have friends who would go to the wall for you-and champion the highest version of your greatest vision. If so, than you're a very wealthy person. I'd encourage you to recognize - and appreciate - that.
Personal Leadership.
To me, personal leadership has a lot to do with being congruent. And ensuring that your daily deeds are consistent with your deepest values. Personal leadership also has a lot to do with standing for excellence in a world filled with mediocrity. Being passionate, positive and polite. And standing for fearlessness when others are scared. If you rate high in this category, you have some riches to take account of.
Impact and Influence.
Leadership isn't about your title. It's about your impact. And whether you run a company or serve hamburgers, the choice you're faced with every day is to influence other by your example of excellence or play victim to the conditions around you. If your influence is high and you help people become better by all that you model, celebrate that win. And count yourself rich.
Is this right ? any thoughts ? I will be happy to understand from you .
Let's start one by one what makes you happy , well I will start with my own thoughts like I feel I am creative, good person so relationships, mentor, do I create followers how ?, am I enjoying think & share your thoughts as well let's make this two way process to improve life
Creative Expression.
If you go to work every day and express your absolute best, you have equity that makes you pretty rich. Celebrate that. And take it into account when evaluating the true strength of your success.
Great Relationships.
Surrounded by an impressive Circle of Genius? Get to associate with people working at wow? Have friends who would go to the wall for you-and champion the highest version of your greatest vision. If so, than you're a very wealthy person. I'd encourage you to recognize - and appreciate - that.
Personal Leadership.
To me, personal leadership has a lot to do with being congruent. And ensuring that your daily deeds are consistent with your deepest values. Personal leadership also has a lot to do with standing for excellence in a world filled with mediocrity. Being passionate, positive and polite. And standing for fearlessness when others are scared. If you rate high in this category, you have some riches to take account of.
Impact and Influence.
Leadership isn't about your title. It's about your impact. And whether you run a company or serve hamburgers, the choice you're faced with every day is to influence other by your example of excellence or play victim to the conditions around you. If your influence is high and you help people become better by all that you model, celebrate that win. And count yourself rich.
Is this right ? any thoughts ? I will be happy to understand from you .
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