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🚀 The future of App-Prove : pushing the boundaries of code auditing 🚀 At App-Prove, supported by EuraTechnologies and CAMPUS CYBER Hauts-de-France • Lille Métropole, we're committed to revolutionizing how app creators and independent developers collaborate to ensure the quality and security of their code. As our platform continues to grow, we're exploring enhancements and innovations to deliver even more powerful and intuitive solutions. 💡 Upcoming innovations 💡 1. Real-time continuous auditing : We're developing real-time continuous auditing capabilities, allowing app creators to receive instant alerts about code issues as they occur. This proactive feature helps prevent errors before they impact the final product. 2. Best practices and code examples library : We're planning to create a comprehensive library of coding best practices and code examples. This resource will guide developers in writing clean, secure, and optimized code. 3. Gamification and rewards : To encourage participation and boost engagement, we'll introduce gamification elements where developers can earn badges, points, and rewards based on the quality of their audits and contributions to the community. 🌐 User experience enhancements 🌐 1. Integration with CI/CD tools : We're integrating App-Prove with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, and CircleCI, allowing code audits to seamlessly fit into the development and deployment pipeline. 2. Enhanced visual reports : Users will have access to enhanced visual reports, featuring interactive charts and data visualizations that make audit results more understandable and actionable. 3. Multilingual support : To better serve our global community, we'll be adding multilingual support, letting users choose the language of their interface and reports, thus improving accessibility and user-friendliness. 🌟 Long-term strategic vision 🌟 1. Live consultations and workshops : We're planning to host live consultations and workshops with software development and cybersecurity experts, providing personalized advice and in-depth training sessions. 2. Strategic partnerships : We'll be seeking strategic partnerships with tech companies, universities, and standards organizations to enhance our platform and ensure our audits stay at the forefront of industry technology and practices. 📢 Let's move forward together 📢 At App-Prove, we believe that continuous innovation and collaboration are key to ensuring software quality and security. We can't wait to roll out these new features and see how they transform the way app creators and developers work together. Together, we can set new standards of excellence in code auditing. 🌐 Join us : https://www.app-prove.com Feel free to reach out to us at contact@app-prove.com 💬 What other features would you like to see on App-Prove ? Share your ideas and suggestions below! #AppProve #Euratechnologie #CampusCyber #Innovation #Cybersecurity #Audit #Enhancements

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📊​ Last month, Bpifrance released an encouraging report highlighting the significant growth of green #technologies in France in 2023. New entrepreneurs are actively contributing to the country's reindustrialization by establishing modern, less carbon-intensive companies and promoting scientific research to address the challenges of global warming. ​ 🌿​ This wave of #green entrepreneurship is accompanied by a substantial increase in #deeptech investment, paving the way for cleaner #energy solutions and sustainable industrial breakthroughs. Additionally, it is driving the creation of numerous new jobs and fostering a more eco-friendly European economy. 🌱​ The Greentech sector, at the forefront of this transformation, is tackling major challenges such as the preservation of water and biodiversity and the development of new environmentally friendly materials. 💪​ With an ambitious vision, we can revolutionize the #IT sector through disruptive innovation—an approach we have already adopted at Exaion. We've initiated this transformation with projects such as waste heat recovery and the reuse of end-of-life materials. 🇨🇦 We are leveraging research breakthroughs, particularly in Canada, in core areas such as #quantum technology, #AI integration, #blockchain, and #cybersecurity. These advancements enable us to directly support industrial projects, catalyzing innovation and sustainability across Europe and North America. 👀​ I invite you to consult the #Bpifrance report for more insights (article in French) 👉​ https://lnkd.in/eR5Wjmn4 Cc Simon Napierala - Julien Villeret - Louise Vilain - Catherine Jouny - Mathieu Bertrane - Tiphaine David (Croville) - Anthony Mariaud - Jeanne Colombet - Laurent BERNOU-MAZARS - Christophe Rodrigues - Simon Thomas - Sébastien Pussiau - Adrien Fournillon - Emerson BAGUET - Gilles Deleuze - Joachim Simon-  Alice CHAVIGNY

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🌟 I am pleased to share that Electra has been recognized among the "251 European Tech Scaleups"! Alongside great European scale ups. 🚀 At Electra, we're proud to be part of La French Tech Next 40, spotlighting the top 40 scaleups in France. While national ecosystem is a good thing , I believe that today's challenges—climate change, geopolitical shifts, energy demands— are European. 🌍 This also applies as a business. As a scale up I feel it is necessary to not just be a local player but have a broader footprint to benefit from scale and size effect. Competing on a global stage, especially against American and Chinese giants, means thinking European—the only market that rivals in scale. --> I discussed with the french tech team the idea of a European label and ecosystem which would be very helpful. I hope it becomes a reality soon. 🇪🇺 Finally, as a citizen of the Erasmus generation, I've always felt deeply connected to Europe. The freedom to travel seamlessly across the EU, the convenience of a common currency, and witnessing Europe's unity is fabulous when you think about it. No other group of countries have done this throughout the world!

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🚀 New Blog Post: Recap of the IDSA Tech Talk On May 29, 2024, IDSA and Prometheus-X hosted an engaging online event highlighting the innovations of the Prometheus-X Dataspace Connector and the Dataspace Protocol. These technologies are set to revolutionize the secure sharing of personal data. 🔹 Highlights: - Introduction of Prometheus-X: Matthias De Bièvre introduced a new infrastructure for data sharing in Europe. - Education Case Study: Benjamin André from CozyCloud IT showcased how a personal teaching assistant in France enhances the educational experience while protecting personal data. - Solid Standards: Integration with the Dataspace Protocol for transparent and secure data management. - Media Data Space: Our CEO, Sylvain Le Bon presented the Trusted European Media Data Space (TEMS) focusing on delivering personalized media content while maintaining user trust and data privacy. Read the full article to learn more about these innovations and their practical applications: https://lnkd.in/dxMK3yG3 #TechTalk #DataSecurity #PrometheusX #IDSA #Innovation

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ANSSI - Agence nationale de la sécurité des systèmes d'information has published a comprehensive document in French, detailing #recommendations for #securely #hosting #sensitive #information #systems in the #cloud. Here are the key points in English: 1. 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 (𝐃𝐑): -- Recommendation: Use SecNumCloud-qualified non-commercial (internal and community) and private commercial cloud offers to prevent lateral movement attacks between clients. -- Options: Commercial cloud offers can be considered with a thorough risk analysis. 2. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 "𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫" 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬: -- Recommendation: Only use SecNumCloud-qualified cloud offers (internal, private, community, or public). 3. 𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 (𝐎𝐈𝐕) 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 (𝐎𝐒𝐄) 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬: -- Recommendation: Use any SecNumCloud-qualified cloud offers. 4. 𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 (𝐒𝐈𝐈𝐕): -- Recommendation: Use SecNumCloud-qualified non-commercial (internal and community) and private commercial offers for dedicated infrastructure. -- Other Options: Other SecNumCloud-qualified commercial offers can be used if supported by a detailed risk analysis and compliance with regulatory obligations. #CloudSecurity #ANSSI #CyberSecurity #CloudComputing #Cloud #SecNumCloud

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What I Learned Seed Investing Over The Last 10 Years by Jeff Clavier: After a decade of spearheading seed investments at SoftTech VC, Jeff Clavier shared invaluable lessons at the Pre-Money Conference. His strategic approach and foresight have significantly shaped the startup financing landscape. Here are some key takeaways that every startup founder and investor should consider: 1) Evolution of Seed Investing: From humble beginnings with a $1M fund to managing an $85M portfolio, SoftTech VC's journey underscores the evolution and maturation of the micro-VC model. 2) Strategic Fund Growth: Each phase of fund growth—from SoftTech VC I to IV—illustrates a deliberate strategy to refine, execute, and expand seed investment methodologies, focusing on building significant ownership stakes and investing in high-potential sectors like VR/AR and AI. 3) Importance of Building Relationships: Networking, hustling, and investing personal capital have been crucial in establishing a foundation for deal access and reputation as a value-added investor. 4) Adapting to Market Dynamics: SoftTech VC's approach to continuously adapting investment strategies to market changes and sector inflections points—especially in emerging technologies—offers a blueprint for staying relevant in a fast-evolving market. 5) Comprehensive Funding Ecosystem Understanding: Clavier’s insights into the funding ecosystem from pre-seed to growth stages, and how it has evolved over the years, provide startups with a clear roadmap for navigating their fundraising journeys. PS. check out 🔔 for a winning pitch deck the template created by Silicon Valley legend, Peter Thiel https://lnkd.in/ejp-Bhnu

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[🎬 Replay of the discussion with Octave Klaba, Founder and President of OVHcloud, at the Adopt AI #Summit by Artefact] on the cloud adoption of AI. Questions by Damien GROMIER, Partner at Artefact and CEO of Artefact Open Innovation. 👉 Watch and get inspired by the President of OVHcloud on the Vision stage: https://lnkd.in/eDwvaVJA 📖 Read the REPORT of Adopt AI with the replays & synthesis of all CEOs keynotes & key discussion panels: https://lnkd.in/e8yj2CeN 💼  Octave Klaba is the founder and chairman of OVHcloud, a leading global cloud infrastructure provider offering web hosting, dedicated servers, and cloud solutions. He studied at Icam - Institut Catholique d'Arts et Métiers in Lille, where he developed his engineering expertise. In 1999 he founded OVH, which has grown to become one of Europe's largest cloud computing companies with numerous data centers worldwide. Octave Klaba is a strong advocate for European tech sovereignty, emphasizing the importance of independence from non-European cloud giants. Key insights from the discussion between Octave Klaba and Damien GROMIER: ✔ Cloud providers face challenges due to the rapid obsolescence of #hardware and the need for continuous innovation. So, you need to have a vision for 3 to 4 years ahead, considering when the hardware you invested in will become obsolete and the investments that this will entail. But the most important part is about the #customers. One must ask why a consumer uses AI. The answer is often to reduce costs. As cloud providers, it is therefore important to implement meaningful projects, improve others, and ensure that AI makes companies and people more efficient. ✔ Europe, particularly France, has the potential to excel in developing AI models and technologies. Klaba suggested leveraging Europe's engineering talent to create innovative, customer-centric AI solutions, possibly through #open-source models. ✔ OVHcloud is working on reducing AI inference costs and developing new #AIproducts. He stressed the importance of aligning technological advancements with customer needs and business profitability to ensure long-term success. ✔ One of the key points is to make AI accessible and easy to use, like on a smartphone that helps people #adopt it quickly. This simplicity proves that AI can be accessible to everyone, which is why there's so much excitement and hype around it today. As people find AI easy to use in their personal lives, big companies will also start using it for their businesses. 🗣 “AI is fundamentally changing how we interact with technology. It's about making AI accessible and practical for businesses and individuals alike, driving innovation and efficiency across all sectors,” says Octave Klaba. 👉 Watch all the replays of the Adopt AI Summit: https://lnkd.in/eDxHcR47 

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I faced this situation when moving same code from one GPU to a more powerful one —————— Summary from the article: In software engineering, dependency versions are constrained and containers are used to ensure reproducibility. However, this may not be enough with LLMs if the GPU is not identical. All of this can introduce challenges, especially if the hardware used in development differs from that used in production, or if you want to opt for more powerful GPUs at some point in order to scale up in production. In this article, I first present the protocol of the experiment, then compare the results between two environments from which only the GPU differs, one with an Nvidia T4 and the other with an Nvidia A10G. I start with simple cases and then longer prompts, like for a RAG. Each GPU has its own architecture, optimizations and parallelization capacity, which can lead to small differences in the accuracy of the calculations. With LLMs, these small differences repeated over millions of calculations can lead to a discrepancy influencing word choice when generating sequences. Since LLMs are autoregressive, i.e. they predict the next word based on previous ones, a different word in the middle of the generation can cause a cascading reaction, resulting in a discrepancy in the response. For RAGs, longer prompts require more computation, increasing the possibility of inaccuracies and promoting potential discrepancies between two GPUs. Compared to my usual posts on LinkedIn, this article allowed me to flesh out my thoughts and experiences in a more in-depth way, while also including some code.

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‘Le Chat’ ‘la platform’ Mistral AI artificial intelligence, France’s Startup Darling, Takes Aim at the US Market : Mistral's edge could come from customers that want to avoid being locked into particular cloud companies “Customers are even saying ‘Le Chat’ and ‘la platform’ It seems that the French touch is having an effect.” opportunity is huge — Bloomberg Intelligence estimated that the software and cloud market in generative AI market could reach $350 billion by 2032 : Mistral is going after OpenAI’s home turf “They do not want to be forced into an AI stack” “They want choices” Mistral released a series of AI models, which power generative AI services, and a ChatGPT-like feature called Le Chat : US manager says businesses are looking for alternatives to Big Tech : will find customers through these partners as well as via direct deals with companies using its open-source models. Open source is one of Mistral’s main selling points : the approach — where the underlying computer code is openly shared and tweakable — as a safer, more versatile method than closed systems offered by OpenAI and others : Mistral’s open-source models on-premises, with data stored in local servers instead of with public cloud providers ---- generative artificial intelligence ---

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Here is an insightful analysis by Maxime Le Dantec from Resonance showcasing the AI startup ecosystem in France, but one critical element is still missing if we really want to have AI ecosystem: INFRASTRUCTURE 🏗 ! In recent conversations with many of the generative AI startups on the list, one fact stood out—almost all are running their solutions on AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Cloudweave, LambdaLabs... ☁ US cloud providers . Collectively, French startups in the generative AI space raised $2.29 billion in the first half of 2024 (as reported by TechCrunch). Given how resource-intensive AI is, especially compared to traditional tech, it's likely that 30% to 50% of this funding is going straight to US cloud services, and indirectly to NVIDIA. This is not a new problem—French tech has relied on US cloud providers for over a decade, and at Streamroot it was the same. However, AI introduces a new paradigm: we now need GPU infrastructure, not CPU. We've already lost the CPU cloud battle, but there’s still time to build serious competitors in the GPU space. Scaleway, driven by Xavier Niel and Damien Lucas, is a hopeful contender, but the EU pace of investment is far too slow. The lack of strategic focus on GPU and cloud infrastructure will leave Europe behind despite the innovation happening in AI startups. Today is the internet moment of the 2000s for AI. We must ensure this generation of amazing startups leverages European infrastructure. Let’s not miss the opportunity. If you’re interested in this topic, feel free to reach out. #cloudAi #GenAI #Funding #FrenchTech #Infrastructure

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What I Learned Seed Investing Over The Last 10 Years by Jeff Clavier: After a decade of spearheading seed investments at SoftTech VC, Jeff Clavier shared invaluable lessons at the Pre-Money Conference. His strategic approach and foresight have significantly shaped the startup financing landscape. Here are some key takeaways that every startup founder and investor should consider: 1) Evolution of Seed Investing: From humble beginnings with a $1M fund to managing an $85M portfolio, SoftTech VC's journey underscores the evolution and maturation of the micro-VC model. 2) Strategic Fund Growth: Each phase of fund growth—from SoftTech VC I to IV—illustrates a deliberate strategy to refine, execute, and expand seed investment methodologies, focusing on building significant ownership stakes and investing in high-potential sectors like VR/AR and AI. 3) Importance of Building Relationships: Networking, hustling, and investing personal capital have been crucial in establishing a foundation for deal access and reputation as a value-added investor. 4) Adapting to Market Dynamics: SoftTech VC's approach to continuously adapting investment strategies to market changes and sector inflections points—especially in emerging technologies—offers a blueprint for staying relevant in a fast-evolving market. 5) Comprehensive Funding Ecosystem Understanding: Clavier’s insights into the funding ecosystem from pre-seed to growth stages, and how it has evolved over the years, provide startups with a clear roadmap for navigating their fundraising journeys. -------- Follow All Chance Hub to learn from more innovative insights.

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Do you agree to be FORCED on a specific map route? Paris' transport network launches an app to help visitors navigate and pay for transit during the Olympics. But one aspect that I find particularly interesting about it is that it's NOT just designed for you, it's designed for systemic efficiency. That is, while the app is designed to make it easy for individuals to choose routings and pay for mobility across subway, tram, bus, and walking, IT ALSO will be used to spread people out on different lines and stops, to avoid overcrowding that can slow down the system. While this is one benefit of modern technology, and can deliver net social rewards (overall better mobility for all), it's possible that an individual user will get advice that is WORSE for them, but BETTER for "the whole". That could be controversial especially in the USA, but it fits the European social contract fairly well. Also, an argument can be made that, when the system flows better, EVERYONE will benefit, including those who have been given a slightly longer route. Mr. Spock would love it: "The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few." "Can't I just use Google Maps?" you may be asking. Well, yes, but Paris has also asked map and GPS nav providers to comply with the city's routing wishes, and not simply deliver the usual Google route algorithm's "fastest route". https://lnkd.in/ghrFxWCS. Ultimately, a systemic approach to moving people efficiently DOES provide shorter overall average trip times. And there is precedent: Taking two parallel streets and making each one-way-only is something seen in hundreds of cities (ex: Oak and Fell in SFO). Is that not the same thing? In fact, most traffic laws use the same principle: Restricting choice in order to produce safer and systemically improved flows. I suppose the main difference is that this applies to people on foot, outside of licensed vehicles. Are you for or against? Let me know in the comments. https://lnkd.in/gseyTpiD

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𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟎 – 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐋𝐋𝐌-𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐀 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐈 On May 21, 2024, our president, Mr. Alexandre Zapolsky had the honor of joining a significant event for France's Technology and AI ecosystem took place at the Élysée Palace. This event, "The Gathering of France's Greatest AI Talents," was hosted by the President of the Republic. It was held to emphasize the strategic importance of artificial intelligence for the nation. This event was also an opportunity to announce the major Call for Projects #France2030 winners led by Bpifrance and The Directorate General for Enterprise concerning "The Digital Commons for Generative AI". We are very honored to announce that LINAGORA, as the leader of the "OpenLLM France" consortium, is one of the winners 🎊 President Macron's message was clear: He emphasized that open source is the way to mitigate biases and integrate the subtleties of our language and culture! Our OpenLLM-France project aims to develop comprehensive open-source AI models, trained on high-quality academic data in French. In the face of the dominance of major tech giants and their aggressive monetization strategies, OpenLLM-France asserts itself as a collaborative, open, and industrial alternative. The OpenLLM-France project is proof that a truly free and sovereign alternative model is achievable. We are committed to creating reliable, open, and accessible general AI for everyone. Let’s continue and accelerate our mission to develop trusted, controlled, transparent, and sovereign Generative AI because "truly" Open Source!! 👍 w/ Frédéric Hermelin 🎬 LINAGORA

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Check out the Maddyness column dedicated to the strategic priorities to accelerate the development of the French Tech ecosystem following the work of the French Tech Finance Partners handled to Marina Ferrari, with Eurazeo's contribution. 🚀 Led by Reza Malekzadeh and composed of 16 members including Benoist Grossmann from Eurazeo, the French Tech Finance Partners just handled its report on financing the French Tech ecosystem and boosting France's attractiveness, highlighting 3 strategic priorities: 📌 The continued funding of the highly strategic and sustainable startups 📌 Ensuring successful exits to allow further development and an increased investment dynamic 📌 The acknowledgement of the social and environmental stakes as opportunities for transformation and sustainable value creation Read more: https://lnkd.in/eA9aNuhR #FrenchTech #PowerBetterGrowth #startups #tech #innovation #growth

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OVHcloud announces a revenue of €251M for the third quarter of 2024, a robust growth of 10.1% (+9.0% on a like-for-like basis) and confirms its annual and mid-term objectives. The Group's revenue reaches €737M over the first nine months of the fiscal year 2024, growing by 10.5% (+10.1% on a like-for-like basis). This quarter was marked by strong business growth in the United States, particularly among American tech companies, and by a persistently complex macroeconomic environment in Europe. Revenue growth in the third quarter, on a like-for-like basis, reached 11.9% for Public cloud and 10.7% for Private cloud. The Group also recorded good progress with its SecNumCloud-certified sovereign offers. OVHcloud, CEO Michel Paulin, stated: "During this third quarter, OVHcloud demonstrated the resilience of its business by delivering good growth, with a clear acceleration in the United States and in a persistently uncertain macroeconomic environment in Europe."   https://lnkd.in/e6SxTRcd #OVHcloudResults #OVHcloud #Cloud #OneTeam

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Kinetix has been featured in the AI European Startups Map 2024 by Hub FranceIA. 🎮 Interesting figures has been shared yesterday at the publication event: - 328 AI startups identified in France including 46 in genAI - 12% have more than 50 employees - while 45% AI companies are generalist, health and well being is the vertical with most companies 15% - computer vision is the most represented category, follow by recommendation systems and genAI #AI #Europe

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🚀 Excited to highlight 6 innovative #startups in the OVHcloud Startup Program: 🌐 YMUNIT - #Immunity for the digital Age 📚 EDUCENTRIC -pedagogical and administrative management for Qualiopi 🛡️ Datashelter - Automate your #backups, simply and easily 🏠Parency - puts parents in contact with certified #perinatal specialists 🎯 Mentor Goal - The #Job Centre to boost student recruitment 📹 Lipitt - Translate your videos into 30+ languages Proud to support these trailblazers shaping the future! #Innovation #Tech

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