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If we believe Edward Snowden, encryption is "the only true protection against surveillance". However, advances in quantum technology might endanger this safeguard. Our article discusses why quantum computing poses a threat to data security and what to do ... (more…)

R inside Python. Contribute to Wainberg/ryp development by creating an account on GitHub. (more…)

Late last December (although given events of late it feels like a decade ago) I asked on Mastodon the following question: Post by @kickingvegas@sfba.social View on Mastodon It seemed... (more…)

Spreadsheets remain undefeated for financial modeling1. There are a number of generic tools (e.g. Anaplan) and industry specific tools (e.g. Argus), but they are best used in portfolio management-type scenarios where scale, structure, or auditability are ... (more…)