Abstract: A method and a system are disclosed for generating a global identifier for linking or unifying a plurality of de-identified customer data received from multiple source environments. The plurality of customer data is de-identified based on a master salt and a master token is generated. The master token is encrypted using a source-encryption key to generate a source token. The source token is also encrypted using a target-encryption key to generate a transfer token. At a central environment or a central storage unit, the transfer token is decrypted and the source token is obtained. Thereafter, source token is decrypted to obtain the master token. At the central storage unit, the master token is hashed with a target salt to generate the global identifier which is subsequently used to unify the plurality of de-identified customer data.

Abstract: Techniques are described for monitoring application performance in a computer network. For example, a network management system (NMS) includes a memory storing path data received from a plurality of network devices, the path data reported by each network device of the plurality of network devices for one or more logical paths of a physical interface from the given network device over a wide area network (WAN). Additionally, the NMS may include processing circuitry in communication with the memory and configured to: determine, based on the path data, one or more application health assessments for one or more applications, wherein the one or more application health assessments are associated with one or more application time periods for a site, and in response to determining at least one failure state, output a notification including identification of a root cause of the at least one failure state.

Abstract: Rare earth element containing catalysts for dehydrogenating paraffins and the methods of making the catalysts are disclosed. A rare earth modified alumina support in eta-alumina form, theta-alumina form, or combinations thereof is impregnated with chromium-containing solution. The chromium-impregnated support is then subjected to calcination processes. The produced catalyst contains the rare earth element, chromium, and alumina. The crush strength of the produced catalyst is greater than 0.4 daN/mm.

Abstract: A system described herein may monitor a set of local Key Performance Indicators (“KPIs”) associated with an edge computing device. The local KPIs may not be provided to a central orchestrator that is communicatively coupled to multiple edge computing devices. The system may monitor application KPIs associated applications implemented by the edge computing device, which may be provided to the central orchestrator. The orchestration models may include conditions associated with the set of local KPIs, and orchestration actions to perform with respect to the particular edge computing based on the conditions. The system may perform orchestration actions on the particular edge computing device based on the monitored local KPIs and application KPIs. The central orchestrator may identify that the application KPIs are below a threshold and perform a second set of orchestration actions with respect to the edge computing device, or one or more other edge computing devices.

Abstract: In one or more embodiments, a method for depositing a carbon hard-mask material by plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) includes heating a substrate contained within a process chamber to a temperature in a range from about 100 C to about 700 C and producing a plasma with a power generator emitting an RF power of greater than 3 kW. In some examples, the temperature is in a range from about 300 C to about 700 C and the RF power is greater than 3 kW to about 7 kW. The method also includes flowing a hydrocarbon precursor into the plasma within the process chamber and forming a carbon hard-mask layer on the substrate at a rate of greater than 5,000/min, such as up to about 10,000/min or faster.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for managing provision of network-stored data sets among instances of function code executing in an on-demand manner. Provision of the data sets may be managed such that the data sets are available efficiently and are able to be accessed within function invocations in a manner that is similar or identical to accessing locally-stored data sets. Moreover, the data sets may, when desired, be made available persistently across function invocations.

Abstract: A network management system (NMS) is described that determines a cause or contributor of an issue of an application session or predicts an issue with the application session and invokes one or more actions to remedy or prevent the issue. NMS is configured to determine one or more network features that cause and/or contribute to an issue of an application session that has already occurred (referred to herein as “reactive issue determination”) and/or predict an issue with an application session and one or more network features that impact the performance of the application session (referred to herein as “predictive issue determination”), and invoke one or more actions to remedy or prevent the issue, in accordance with one or more techniques of this disclosure.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for reporting diagnostics data by a first network device to a cloud-based Wide Area Network (WAN) assurance system, responsive to the first network device detecting a communication issue with the cloud-based WAN assurance system. For example, the first network device detects an issue with sending telemetry data to the cloud-based WAN assurance system via a first communication path. In response, the first network device determines a second network device that has connectivity to the WAN assurance system. The first network device sends diagnostics data to the second network device along a second communication path for forwarding to the cloud-based WAN assurance system. The cloud-based WAN assurance system receives the diagnostics data from the second network device. The cloud-based WAN assurance system controls the second network device to remediate the first network device based on the diagnostics data.

Abstract: A method for the dehydrogenation of lower alkanes is disclosed. The method employs a chromium-alumina dehydrogenation catalyst with high chromium content supported on eta-alumina. The catalyst contains greater than 25 percent by weight chromium in the form of chromium (III) oxide, and exhibits extended stability over traditional alkane dehydrogenation catalysts.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods comprising the use of KRAS (e.g., hKRAS) inhibitors in combination with an agent(s) that specifically binds to EGFR (e.g., hEGFR) and TGF? (e.g., hTGF?), as well as compositions and kits comprising the same. The methods provided herein are useful in methods of treating cancer, (e.g., KRAS (e.g., hKRAS) variant cancers). Further provided herein are combination regimens, combination compositions, pharmaceutical compositions, and kits comprising a KRAS (e.g., hKRAS) inhibitor and an agent(s) that specifically binds to EGFR (e.g., hEGFR) and TGF? (e.g., hTGF?).

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for facilitation of communication between participants of an electronic marketplace involve receiving a message generated from a market participant and transmitting the message to other market participants. The facilitation also involves receiving responses to the message from the other market participants and transmitting the responses to the message originating market participant such that the transmitted response is imperceptible to the other market participants.

Abstract: Methods and techniques for deposition of amorphous carbon films on a substrate are provided. In one example, the method includes depositing an amorphous carbon film on an underlayer positioned on a susceptor in a first processing region. The method further includes implanting a dopant or the inert species into the amorphous carbon film in a second processing region. The implant species, energy, dose & temperature in some combination may be used to enhance the hardmask hardness. The method further includes patterning the doped amorphous carbon film. The method further includes etching the underlayer.

Abstract: One or more embodiments described herein generally relate to methods for chucking and de-chucking a substrate to/from an electrostatic chuck used in a semiconductor processing system. Generally, in embodiments described herein, the method includes: (1) applying a first voltage from a direct current (DC) power source to an electrode disposed within a pedestal; (2) introducing process gases into a process chamber; (3) applying power from a radio frequency (RF) power source to a showerhead; (4) performing a process on the substrate; (5) stopping application of the RF power; (6) removing the process gases from the process chamber; and (7) stopping applying the DC power.

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques for simulation of a circuit design using a set of primary signals captured by a hardware emulation system. In preparation for simulation, the circuit design is divided into partitions that are substantially uniform in size. Sequential dependencies are then identified based on signals that cross partitions. The set of primary signals includes signals that, when provided as input to the simulation, break the sequential dependencies such that each partition can be simulated independently. Techniques for determining which signals to include in the set of primary signals are also disclosed. The hardware emulation system is configured to capture values of the primary signals as part of emulating the circuit design. Afterwards, the simulation is performed using the captured values. During the simulation, non-primary signals are reconstructed using values obtained from simulating each partition independently.

Abstract: A process for facilitating downscaling of datastores (e.g., in a stateful system) is described herein. In embodiments, a set of metrics associated with a set of data stores of a stateful service is obtained. The set of metrics may indicate a utilization of each of the data stores of the set of data stores. Based on the set of metrics indicating underutilization associated with at least a portion of the set of data stores, a determination is made to initiate a downscaling of the set of data stores. Thereafter, a downscaler is deployed to perform downscaling operations to downscale the set of data stores. The downscaler communicates with a first data store to replicate data of the first data store onto a second data store. Based on identifying that the downscaler has completed the downscaling operations to downscale the set of data stores, the downscaler is terminated.

Abstract: A method and arrangement for operating an agricultural distribution vehicle with a tank for a liquid to be applied, a boom with spray nozzles attached thereto for distributing the liquid on a surface and a chassis supported on the ground which is movable in a forward direction over the surface. The method includes refilling the contents of the tank via an aerial vehicle.

Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire and method of forming a non-pneumatic tire. The non-pneumatic tire includes a lower ring having a first diameter and an upper ring having a second diameter greater than the first diameter. The upper ring is substantially coaxial with the lower ring. A plurality of spokes extend between and interconnect the lower ring and the upper ring. The plurality of spokes have a tension stiffness of greater than or equal to 11 and less than or equal to 150 N/mm°, and a compression stiffness of greater than or equal to 11 and less than or equal to 100 N/mm°.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for managing provision of—and access to—data sets among instances of function code executing in an on-demand manner. An API is provided by which functions can store data sets to be shared with other functions, and by which functions can access data sets shared by other functions.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for reporting diagnostics data by a first network device to a cloud-based Wide Area Network (WAN) assurance system, responsive to the first network device detecting a communication issue with the cloud-based WAN assurance system. For example, the first network device detects an issue with sending telemetry data to the cloud-based WAN assurance system via a first communication path. In response, the first network device determines a second network device that has connectivity to the WAN assurance system. The first network device sends diagnostics data to the second network device along a second communication path for forwarding to the cloud-based WAN assurance system. The cloud-based WAN assurance system receives the diagnostics data from the second network device. The cloud-based WAN assurance system controls the second network device to remediate the first network device based on the diagnostics data.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for reporting diagnostics data by a first network device to a cloud-based Wide Area Network (WAN) assurance system, responsive to the first network device detecting a communication issue with the cloud-based WAN assurance system. For example, the first network device detects an issue with sending telemetry data to the cloud-based WAN assurance system via a first communication path. In response, the first network device determines a second network device that has connectivity to the WAN assurance system. The first network device sends diagnostics data to the second network device along a second communication path for forwarding to the cloud-based WAN assurance system. The cloud-based WAN assurance system receives the diagnostics data from the second network device. The cloud-based WAN assurance system controls the second network device to remediate the first network device based on the diagnostics data.