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Interview

A Conversation with Behnaz Arzani: Shaping the future of network management

Interviewed by Bushra Anjum

Behnaz Arzani, a principal researcher at Microsoft Research, discusses her pioneering work in automated network management the challenges of managing large-scale networks, particularly during incidents, and the role of AI and heuristics in addressing these challenges. The conversation also covers her recently open-sourced project, MetaOpt, which helps network operators analyze and improve the impact of various network algorithms in use. ...


opinion

Creative Writing and Expository Writing. Flip Sides of the Same Coin?

by Philip Yaffe

Creative (fiction) and expository (non-fiction) writing have fundamentally different objectives. Creative writing seeks to amuse and entertain; expository writing seeks to inform and instruct. But while aiming at different targets, they share fundamentally important approaches and techniques. Ignoring these commonalities does serious harm to both genres. ...



opinion

Learning From Established Writers

by Philip Yaffe

It is almost cliché to say that to be a good writer (or good speaker), you should read (or listen to) good writers and speakers. This is true. However, it must be taken with a grain of salt because being too attentive to how others write and speak can lead you into dangerous territory. ...


opinion

How to Write a Company Image Brochure People Will Truly Want to Read

by Philip Yaffe

Well-run companies, associations, and organizations pride themselves on spending their money wisely. However, when it comes to producing a so-called "image brochure," i.e. a (usually) glossy document to present the company's philosophy, history, structure, and achievements to the public, too often they end up throwing their money away. Why does this happen? And what can be done about it? ...