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Dominating the Market with Cloud Power

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Dheeraj Pandey, CEO and Co-founder of DevRev – Interview Series

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Dheeraj Pandey, CEO and Co-founder of DevRev – Interview Series

Dheeraj Pandey, CEO and co-founder of DevRev, is also the former CEO and founder of Nutanix and a current board member of Adobe. Along with co-founder Manoj Agarwal, Pandey launched DevRev to transform how developers (Dev) connect with revenue-generating customers (Rev).

DevRev’s mission is to embed customer-centricity into the core of product development, turning it into a cultural foundation rather than a departmental focus. By leveraging data, AI, and design, the platform empowers developers to directly impact business outcomes, streamline workflows, and accelerate innovation. Backed by one of the largest seed fundings in Silicon Valley history, DevRev is redefining customer-focused product development with its Product-Led Growth (PLG) model.

What inspired you to found DevRev after your successful tenure with Nutanix, and how did your experience there shape the vision for DevRev?

While building Nutanix during the era of Enterprise SaaS 1.0, I learned that enterprise software often turns into a maze of fragmented tools, each tackling just a piece of a broader problem. Many products in the market are really just features packaged as full solutions. This experience fueled my desire to build a platform that could truly unify and simplify complex workflows, helping businesses focus on what really matters: their customers. DevRev was born from this idea of doing fewer things but doing them better—integrating functions seamlessly to build more customer-centric companies.”

DevRev is described as being built “from a blank page in the AI era.” Can you elaborate on what this means, and why it was important to start fresh rather than build on existing SaaS systems?

Starting DevRev from scratch in today’s AI-driven world allowed us to create a fundamentally different product without legacy constraints. AI is undergoing what I like to call a ‘Goldilocks moment’—a balance where technology, demand, and tools like neural networks are just right for transformation. Building from a blank page meant we could leverage these advances to rethink what SaaS could be and place customers and products at the center rather than adapting old systems to new demands.

You have emphasized creating a customer-centric platform at DevRev. How do you ensure that AI-driven processes still keep human needs at the forefront of operations?

Our approach is to make AI an enabler, not a replacement. We prioritize interactions that align with real customer needs by integrating human insights into the heart of DevRev’s AI and knowledge graph—a powerful, unified system that ties together product, customer, and operational data to provide rich context for AI interactions. This means the AI can support teams by managing updates and simplifying processes, allowing companies to focus on real customer needs. The result is a platform that enhances human interactions by being collaborative and contextual, helping companies remain empathetic and responsive.

What were the biggest challenges you faced during the early days of DevRev, especially in terms of integrating AI and creating the knowledge graph that powers the platform?

One major challenge was avoiding the pitfalls of traditional project-centric systems. We wanted DevRev to be customer- and product-centric, which required a comprehensive knowledge graph from the start. Building this was complex, but it was essential to breaking down silos and integrating everything from customer feedback to engineering workflows into one seamless interface.

DevRev is positioned as an AI-native platform. How do you see AI evolving within the enterprise SaaS space, and what role does DevRev play in that transformation?

AI is the driving force behind what we see as SaaS 2.0—moving from static software to an adaptive, agent-driven experience. In this new model, AI is not just a tool but a foundational layer that learns and evolves alongside the business. DevRev leverages agentic AI to create a seamless, continuous learning environment, allowing companies to shift their focus from operational mechanics to deep customer engagement. Just as the cloud redefined infrastructure, AI is reshaping SaaS, enabling platforms like DevRev to drive richer, more responsive interactions across the entire enterprise.

How does DevRev’s knowledge graph differentiate it from traditional SaaS solutions? What value does it bring to businesses using your platform?

DevRev’s knowledge graph is built to unify product and customer data, creating a dynamic, integrated view across departments. Unlike traditional CRMs, which often emphasize sales transactions, our knowledge graph captures the full journey of a product and the customer’s interaction with it. This means businesses can better predict needs, resolve issues faster, and ultimately create a product that is continuously aligned with customer demands.

The new features in AgentOS, such as no-code custom AI agents and conversational search, aim to simplify work. Could you share specific examples of how these features have transformed operations for your clients?

With AgentOS, companies are finding they can streamline processes that once required multiple tools. For instance, no-code agents allow support teams to quickly build workflows that respond to unique customer needs without heavy IT involvement. One client used conversational search to reduce their response time by 30%, empowering support teams to focus more on customer satisfaction than backend coordination.

With major backers like Mayfield and Khosla Ventures, what was your approach to securing funding for DevRev, and how did you pitch the value of your AI-native platform to investors?

The pitch centered on a fresh approach to SaaS that would be purpose-built for the AI era. Investors recognized that the timing was right—AI, cloud, and customer expectations have all evolved. They saw DevRev as a platform that could integrate these elements into a unified solution, making enterprise software both more intelligent and more customer-centric.

DevRev is already seeing substantial time-saving impacts (e.g., reducing incident response times by 30%). What other areas of enterprise SaaS do you believe can benefit most from AI-driven efficiency?

AI can make an impact across functions, especially in areas that involve high-volume customer interactions, complex engineering processes, and frequent updates. DevRev is actively developing solutions that go beyond just time savings—helping companies cut down on operational costs while achieving a more agile, customer-driven approach.

As DevRev continues to grow, how do you maintain the balance between rapid scaling and staying true to your mission of building customer-centric companies?

Staying customer-centric means continuously evolving with our clients and their needs. We are focused on scalable, high-impact features rather than overwhelming users with options. Our team is committed to balancing growth with the principle of ‘less is better,’ ensuring that every feature we roll out enhances the customer journey and aligns with DevRev’s core mission.

Thank you for the great interview, readers who wish to learn more should visit DevRev.

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Building The Future: App Development Trends for Business Growth

Explore app development trends shaping business growth and discover strategies to drive innovation and success in the digital era.

In today’s fast-changing digital world, mobile apps are crucial for driving business growth and enhancing customer engagement. As technology evolves, it’s important for companies to stay updated on the latest app development trends. From AI integration to cloud solutions, these trends improve user experiences and streamline operations. In this blog, we’ll explore the key app development trends…

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What is XaaS? The Future of Business Services in the Cloud

The evolution of cloud computing has given rise to a new paradigm in how businesses consume and deliver services. XaaS, or Anything as a Service, refers to the broad category of cloud-based services that deliver various IT resources and functionalities via the internet. This model allows businesses to adopt, scale, and manage services more efficiently and cost-effectively, replacing the need for…

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Mastering Automation: Our Toolchain for Software Excellence

Struggling with manual processes slowing down your development team? We've been there! That's why we built a robust automation toolchain to streamline our workflow and achieve software excellence.

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Exploring the Latest Trends in Software Development

Introduction The software is something like an industry whose development is ever-evolving with new technologies and changing market needs as the drivers. To this end, developers must keep abreast with current trends in their fields of operation to remain competitive and relevant. Read to continue .....

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Embracing Agility: How Cloud Architecture Design Transforms Businesses

Introduction to Cloud Architecture In the contemporary landscape of technology, businesses are increasingly reliant on cloud services to propel their operations forward. Cloud architecture design has emerged as a pivotal element in this domain, offering scalable, flexible, and secure infrastructures that cater to diverse business needs. Crafting an efficient cloud architecture involves strategic…

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In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the cloud has emerged as a transformative technology that empowers businesses with flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Migrating to the cloud is no longer an option but a necessity to stay competitive. 

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Forced Popping - Male TF

Nick wasn't planning on actually popping Pulaski, it was just a bluff. Why would Nick ever plan around him wanting to be popped. Well of course he had to turn into a massive monster that could easily escape. Regardless, there was no reason to dwell on the past. Nick and his crew quickly pursued. They chased Pulaski as he jumped from building to building using his newfound strength. You'd think the fat would slow him down, but he's moving like no human should be able to.

With Pulaski's speed and agility, it didn't take long for him to escape. Nick felt guilty about his misstep, accidentally popping Pulaski and letting him escape. He decided to head home after a rough day and relax. He changed into a loose shirt and camo shorts before sitting on his couch. He forgot his sorrows while watching tv. He got so engrossed in it that he failed to notice the loud thumping coming from outside his home. The thumping became louder and louder until a loud crash shocked Nick off the couch. Something had crashed through his wall. Dust and insolation filled the air around Nick and clouded his vision. Suddenly, a large mass rammed into him. It was Pulaski. Nick felt his body sink into soft fat before it bounced back like an elastic, sending him flying across the room. He slowly managed to pick himself up off the ground, his head ringing.

"We've got some unfinished business, my friend." A voice in a southern accent rung out from the thick dust filled air.

Pulaski appeared in front of Nick. He held up that same box of powder that popped him. "It seems ya forgot this. Let me do ya a favor and return for ya."

Nick realized he left the box in the freezer, he must have gone back for it afterwards. He tries to think of a way to escape, but before he could make a move, Pulaski shoved him against the wall.

"Open up!" He said with a devilish chuckle as he forced a handful of the powder into Nick's face. Nick tried to hold his breath, but it was only delaying the inevitable. Pulaski used one hand to cover Nick's mouth and the other to push the powder up his nose. And with his large body pressing Nick into the wall, there was no escape. Nick held his breath for as long as he could, the thought of ending up like Pulaski scared him enough to hold it longer. But the time eventually came that he took a deep breath in through his nose. All the powder that was in Pulaski's hand was now in Nick's system. He coughed violently, sending fumes of white powder out of his mouth.

"Now you'll be just like me." Pulaski whispered in Nick's ear, letting out another chuckle.

It didn't take long for Nick's body to start growing. His shirt became more of a crop top and his shorts seemed to shorten as he grew taller. He must have already been two feet taller than before. Fat piled into his stomach, riding up his shirt even more. His once flat stomach quickly became a beer belly, then a large ball belly, then an obese paunch. His massive gut sagged under its own weight, hanging well over his waist line. His love handles also spilled over the waist of his shorts, spreading all the way to his back. His shirt continued to ride up his chest as his pecs began to grow as well. They softened into tits bigger than any woman he knew, and continued to grow past that. They grew to the point of resting on his belly, becoming so large that they sagged under his arms. His arms and legs got covered in a thick layer of pudge, but Nick could also feel the power rushing through them. He felt his legs thicken to hold his immense weight, and his arms grow strong enough to lift a car. He could even feel his hands and feet growing to match his obese body. Finally his face began to change. His pretty face became almost unrecognizable as fat piled into it. His jawline disappeared into soft rolls of fat and he grew a double chin that drooped down to his chest. His nose widened a bit and his cheeks puffed out. Light stubble grew over his fattened face, finalising his popping.

Nick stood there for a moment, in shock. He grabbed his massive gut as his drooped under its own weight. He rubbed his massive nipple and cupped his soft moobs. He tried reaching his crotch, but he would never be able to again. He grabbed the sagging fat on his ass, only being held up by his tight shorts.

Pulaski let out a loud laugh. "You turned out nicely." He gave Nick's belly a firm slap. "Your partner is next. What was his name? Roy I believe. Can't wait to see how he turns out." Pulaski continues laughing as he runs out through the hole in the wall.

Nick makes his way to his bedroom, making sure to duck through the door ways. He sits on his bed and looks at himself in the mirror. He wants to think it's really bad, but he can feel his dick start to poke into the underside of his belly. Maybe it's not so bad after all.

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Scars

Photos are not mine. They are courtesy of Pinterest/Google.

Pairing: Billy Russo x F! Reader

Warnings: Mentions of childhood trauma, attempted kidnapping, fluff, smooches

Word Count: 1.8K-ish

Summary: Billy comes home while you’re taking a nap, he notices a scar on your ankle and wants to know the story of where it came from

A/N: I found this idea online somewhere. I needed a little help with new ideas and this caught my eye. I hope you like it!

As always, thank you for reading!  I appreciate it so much and comments, reblogs are welcome and encouraged. Don’t be shy to tell me your favorite part. 💕💕 💕

The weather outside your window changed quickly from the early afternoon sun immersing the surrounding buildings in its warm light to it disappearing behind the fast moving gray clouds that swallowed up the bright blue sky.

“Where did the sunshine go?” You said out loud to yourself from your penthouse perch, gazing down at the busy city below.

This time of year could be quite unpredictable as far as the weather goes. Late summer was still very hot, sometimes less humid, and could get a little cool at night into the early morning. But also the sun could be blazing in the sky one minute and the next time you looked outside, your once blue sky was now fully covered in dull gray clouds, ready to rain down on top of you.

And then you heard it, the sound of light rain tapping against the window as you gathered everything you needed to give yourself a relaxing home pedicure. You had the bubbling and warming foot spa, the lavender bath salts, moisturizing lotion, and all of the tools you needed.

Soaking your feet after a long day at work felt wonderful. The hot water bubbled under the balls of your feet, massaging away the stress of your day. As you inhaled sharply and let out a forceful exhale, your shoulders relaxed and your eyes closed, tuning everything out except the rhythmic sound of your own heartbeat in your ears.

Hopefully, you will be finished before Billy comes home.

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Faintly, you could hear the rain drumming against the roof. Earlier, that sound had lulled you to sleep and it was also the first thing you heard as you were starting to stir. After painting your nails, you told yourself you were just going to close your eyes for a minute while they were drying.

An hour later, you didn’t even hear Billy come home.

The strong scent of nail polish hung in the air as he walked through the door. Billy called out to you but you didn’t hear him.

“Baby?” He said softly.

No answer.

Meticulously, Billy put his things away…his keys, jacket, gun. He loosened his tie and unbuttoned his dress shirt sleeves so he could roll them up to his elbows. He followed the scent of nail polish to your shared bedroom and paused in the doorway to briefly watch you while you slept.

Outside, the sky was gloomy and overcast but inside you were his bright spot. You were the warm afternoon sun that danced across his face and made him smile after his dismal ride home.

Billy carefully walked over to the bed, looked at your newly painted toes and smiled because you had painted them black, his favorite. They shined like patent leather even in the dimly lit room. Your hands were resting on your stomach and he watched as your chest rose and fell gently with every breath you took.

He committed to memory the way you looked at that moment, the soft comfortable shorts you were wearing, his hoodie that you constantly stole from him to keep your arms warm, and he loved the peaceful look you had on your face while you slept.

When he looked closely at your ankle, he spotted a triangle shaped scar that he had never noticed before. Billy thought he had memorized every inch of your body but he didn’t remember if you had ever mentioned how you got that one.

Reaching for you with his agile fingers, he lightly and slowly traced the outline of your scar, while desperately trying not to wake you. Billy had a very light touch but between the rain and the slight tickle you felt on your ankle, your eyes gradually fluttered open.

A sly smile stretched across your lips as you looked down and saw him tracing the scar on your ankle.

“Whatcha doin’, handsome?” You asked.

Before turning his head to look at you, Billy smiled and replied, “I was admiring your fresh pedicure when I noticed this scar and I don’t know what it’s from, I thought I knew every mark on your body. Why don’t I know about this one?”

Billy’s tone was somber and his lips pulled back over his teeth like he was upset that he didn’t know all about your scar.

“It’s just an old bicycle injury, Billy. It’s not a big deal.” You replied and shrugged at the same time as you tried to conceal how nervous you were.

Billy brought his gaze up to yours, his endless brown eyes looked like two black ink wells and the muscles in his jaw tensed when he asked about the scar.

“Tell me, my love.” He said with an uncomfortable smile, almost like he knew it wasn’t JUST an old bicycle injury.

“Billy, I don’t know—“ You had started to say before he interrupted you.

“Just tell me what happened, sweet girl.” He said calmly. “It’s ok.”

Trying to smile, you sat upright in bed with your back resting on the headboard. It had been a long time since you had thought about that day.

It was around this time of year, late summer, the sun was high in the sky so it had to have been around lunchtime or a little after when you were outside playing with your brother and your cousin. You were probably around 11 and the three of you were getting ready to ride your bikes back home from the park where you were playing.

You were the oldest, it was your job to watch out for the younger ones, so you let them ride up ahead of you. Once they had turned onto your street, you felt immense relief that you were almost home and that’s when you sensed a car slowly pull up behind you.

And then you heard that voice.

“Hey sweetheart, you lost? Anyone ever tell you how pretty you are?” He had said with an evil smile.

“Pretty…” Billy hated that word. As you looked over at him, he had clenched his fist, his face was flushed with rage, while he gripped the blanket on the bed so tight that you thought he may rip it.

You couldn’t recall what the man looked like when he called out to you but you do remember his voice. It sounded like he did nothing but smoke cigarettes all day, it was deep, scratchy and made your skin crawl, like fingernails on a chalkboard.

Nervously shaking your head, you said, “No, I’m fine.”

Your heart was leaping out of your chest and you felt the sweat on your brow about to trickle down your forehead when you decided to make a run for it. When you forcefully pushed down on the bike pedal, your foot slipped and you ended up slicing your ankle on the jagged teeth of the pedal which is when another man jumped from the car and tried to grab you.

But you managed to pedal as fast as you could to catch up to your brother and your cousin who were waiting for you around the corner from where the man tried to grab you.

They didn’t follow you and you never saw them again but the memory always came back when the scent of clove cigarettes was in the air, or heard a deep raspy male voice, or felt someone walking behind you.

It was something from your childhood that you never spoke of again until now, not even to your brother or your cousin who were with you that day. And you’ve been looking over your shoulder ever since.

Knowing what Billy had been through as a young child, your entire body tensed watching him seethe with anger. His cheeks were flushed and you could hear him grinding his teeth while still tightly gripping the blanket in between his fingers.

“Billy? Say something, please.” You said, breaking the silence.

He gently kissed the scar on your ankle and crawled from the foot of the bed up to you, pulled you into his chest and kissed the top of your head. His heartbeat pounded against your ear as you melted into his arms and closed your eyes.

“You don’t look over your shoulder when you’re with me, baby.” He said in a slightly confused tone.

You pulled away to snake your arms around his neck and look into his eyes.

With a warm smile, you replied, “Being with you is the ONLY time I don’t look over my shoulder, Billy. Because I know they’d have to get through you to get to me.”

Billy gently pressed his lips to yours which tasted like peppermint. His shoulders relaxed a little as he smiled back and said, “I’ll never let anything happen to you, sweet girl. You’re everything I’ve ever wanted.”

After finally telling someone your secret, the weight of that secret had finally been removed from your chest and you could breathe a little easier now. Your terrifying childhood experience that had been kept inside all of these years was finally out in the open but you were ok with it.

“I love you.” You said in barely more than a whisper as your eyes welled up with tears. “So much, Billy.”

Billy just smiled, lightly brushed his knuckles against your cheek, and kissed you again before saying, “I love you too, sweet girl. And I’ll pay to have that scar removed, just say the word and it will be gone.”

In that moment, you felt so loved, so seen, and understood. All he wanted to do was make sure you were happy, that you were ok, and he would do anything for you to make that happen, even going as far as paying to have your scar removed.

“Oh Billy…that’s so sweet. But my bike probably saved my life, and yes, looking at that scar reminds me of that day but I’m very thankful for that bicycle and the mark it left on me…literally.” You said, trying to smile. “Thank you, my love.”

Although your experience wasn’t the same as Billy’s, he knew it could have been so much worse for you than it was but that didn’t make him any less angry about it. Your only wish was that he had been able to escape his worst nightmare also.

He knew what kind of real life monsters existed in this world and that he may never have had the chance to meet you if they had taken you. You were the person that understood him the most and loved him for exactly who he was. He didn’t even want to think about what his life would be like without you…but he’d never have to.

“Well, if you ever change your mind…” Said Billy, pulling you tight to his chest again.

You would always be there for each other, for love, comfort, or just to listen.

Relaxing into his embrace, you kissed him on the neck, and said with a smile, “I know, baby…I know.”

It felt good to finally let go.

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Nitin Singhal, VP of Engineering (Data, AI, and Integrations) at SnapLogic

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Nitin Singhal, VP of Engineering (Data, AI, and Integrations) at SnapLogic

Nitin Singhal is a seasoned technology and product leader with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He currently serves as the Vice President of Engineering at SnapLogic, focusing on responsible integration of applications and systems, leveraging Agentic architecture to unlock data potential for a global audience.

Before his role at SnapLogic, Nitin was the Senior Director of Engineering at Twitter, where he led the Data Management and Privacy Infrastructure engineering functions. His work involved establishing data governance practices during a critical period for the company, ensuring responsible data usage and compliance with privacy regulations.

Nitin has also held various engineering and product leadership positions at prominent organizations, including Visa, PayPal, and JPMorgan Chase, where he contributed to significant advancements in data strategy and management.

SnapLogic is an AI-powered integration platform that streamlines data and application workflows with no-code tools and over 1,000 pre-built connectors. It supports ETL/ELT, automation, API management, and secure deployments across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. Features like SnapGPT and AutoSync enhance efficiency, enabling organizations to integrate and orchestrate processes seamlessly.

You have nearly 25 years of experience driving technology innovation. What first inspired you to pursue a career focused on using tech to solve complex problems, and how has that passion evolved with the rise of AI?

From the beginning of my career, I was captivated by the challenge of solving puzzles and the logical beauty of mathematics. This fascination naturally led me to explore how technology could address complex, real-world problems. Early in my career, I was inspired by the potential of technology to tackle issues like transaction fraud detection and data privacy risks. My passion has only deepened as AI has evolved, particularly with the advent of Generative AI. I’ve witnessed AI’s transformative impact, from empowering farmers with crop insights via smartphones to enabling everyday users, like my father, to navigate tasks such as tax filing easily. The democratization of AI technology excites me, allowing us to make a positive difference in people’s lives. This ongoing journey fuels my commitment to advancing AI in ways that are not only innovative and efficient but also safe, responsible, and accessible to all.

What are the biggest risks businesses face when relying on outdated technology in the age of advanced AI?

Relying on outdated technology poses significant risks that can jeopardize a business’s future. Obsolete systems, particularly legacy infrastructures, lead to crippling inefficiencies and prevent organizations from harnessing AI for high-value tasks. These outdated technologies struggle with data accessibility and integration, creating costly operational bottlenecks that hinder automation and innovation. The hidden costs of maintaining such systems add up, draining resources while making it challenging to attract top talent who prefer modern tech environments. As companies become trapped in a cycle of stagnation, they miss out on progressive growth opportunities and risk being outpaced by more agile competitors.

The choice is clear: evolve like the iPhone or face the fate of BlackBerry.

How do legacy systems struggle to meet the demands of modern AI applications, particularly regarding energy, demand, and infrastructure?

Legacy systems face significant challenges in meeting the demands of modern AI applications due to their inherent limitations. These outdated infrastructures need more data processing capabilities, scalability, and flexibility for AI’s intensive computational needs. They often create data silos and bottlenecks, hindering real-time, interconnected data handling crucial for AI-driven insights. This incompatibility impedes the implementation of advanced AI technologies and leads to inefficient resource usage, increased energy consumption, and potential system failures. Consequently, businesses relying on legacy systems struggle to fully leverage AI’s potential in critical areas such as precision targeting, payroll reconciliation, and fraud detection, ultimately limiting their competitive edge in an AI-driven landscape.

What are the “hidden” costs of complacency for companies that hesitate to modernize their systems?

Relying on outdated technology means businesses depend on manual processes and siloed data, leading to increased costs and diminished productivity. Over time, this inefficiency compounds, resulting in missed opportunities and a significant loss of competitive edge as more agile competitors adopt AI solutions. Furthermore, employee potential is squandered on repetitive tasks instead of strategic work, causing frustration and potentially higher turnover rates. As rivals leverage AI for greater efficiency and innovation, companies that delay modernization risk falling further behind, ultimately jeopardizing their market position and long-term viability in an increasingly digital landscape.

Organizations must discern between legitimate concerns surrounding AI adoption and instances where human insecurities give rise to misleading narratives.

How can businesses evaluate if they’re falling behind in terms of infrastructure readiness for AI?

Businesses can evaluate their AI readiness by assessing whether their current systems can integrate with modern AI tools and scale to meet increasing data demands. If they struggle to process large datasets efficiently, leverage cloud solutions, or support automation, it’s a clear sign they may be falling behind. Additionally, companies should examine if legacy systems create bottlenecks or require excessive manual intervention, hindering productivity. Key indicators of lagging infrastructure include data silos, inadequate real-time analytics, insufficient computing power for complex algorithms, and challenges in attracting AI talent. Ultimately, organizations constantly playing catch-up with AI capabilities risk losing their competitive edge in an increasingly digital landscape. I will also emphasize that cutting-edge observability, security, and privacy protection techniques following composable architecture are critical for seamless and responsible AI readiness.

What are some practical steps organizations can take today to future-proof their systems for AI innovations?

The first step is to evaluate the current tech stack and look for areas where AI can be integrated. Organizations should prioritize scalable cloud solutions that support AI-driven automation and make it easy to incorporate new technologies. In particular, low-code platforms can help businesses with limited resources quickly deploy AI agents without needing deep technical expertise. Enterprises should also ensure that they have flexible, cloud-based infrastructure that can scale as needed to support future AI applications.

In your opinion, which industries stand to gain the most by rapidly adopting AI and upgrading legacy systems?

Industries that rely on data-driven decision-making and repetitive tasks stand to benefit the most. For instance, in the financial services sector, AI can automate tasks like customer support, fraud detection, and loan approvals, streamlining operations and enhancing the customer experience. Similarly, sales and customer service departments can see a significant productivity boost by using AI to handle routine queries or process leads more efficiently. Companies in healthcare, manufacturing, and retail industries can also benefit significantly from AI, especially as AI tools can help optimize supply chains, predict demand, and automate administrative work. Rather than performing these repetitive tasks, domain experts can focus on strategic work, creating a high return on AI investment.

How does SnapLogic’s platform specifically support companies in replacing fragmented, legacy infrastructure with AI-driven solutions?

 SnapLogic’s platform empowers businesses to unify and automate workflows across data and applications, bridging legacy systems with modern, AI-ready infrastructure. By seamlessly connecting fragmented data sources and simplifying integration across cloud and on-premises environments, SnapLogic accelerates the transition to a unified system where AI can deliver immediate value.

The platform’s low-code interface, including tools like AgentCreator and SnapGPT, enables companies to rapidly deploy AI-driven solutions for various use cases, from automating customer interactions to enhancing financial reporting and marketing effectiveness. SnapLogic’s IRIS AI technology provides intelligent recommendations for building data pipelines, significantly reducing the complexity of integration tasks and making the platform accessible to users with varying levels of technical expertise.

SnapLogic prioritizes data governance, compliance, and security in AI initiatives. With features like end-to-end encryption, comprehensive logging, and agent action previews, enterprises can confidently scale their AI projects. The recent launch of an integration catalog and data lineage tools provides essential context to protect sensitive data from leakage during ingress and egress. Additionally, SnapLogic offers integration capabilities into modern systems in a composable manner, driving business objectives while providing flexible solutions to address cost, compliance, and maintenance challenges.

What unique challenges have you encountered at SnapLogic in developing products that bridge legacy and modern AI-integrated systems?

 One unique challenge in bridging legacy and modern AI-integrated systems has been ensuring that our SnapLogic Platform can accommodate the rigidity of older systems while still supporting the flexibility and scalability required for AI applications. Another challenge has been creating a platform accessible to technical and non-technical users, which requires balancing advanced functionality with ease of use.

As an enterprise SAAS company, SnapLogic balances the unique and generic needs of 100s of our customers across different industries while continuously evolving the platform to adopt new and modern technologies in a flexible, responsible, and backward-compatible manner

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[vastedge330]

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[vinestaffery]

oh em gee the request box is open!! may I order a tall and strong fem!reader with any phighter during a match? (hell, you can do all or do a love triangle to stir some drama!) ty for ur time :D

—also idk, something with strong and buff fem!readers are something cool and amazing! 😭🙏

HELLO HELLO!!! AND YES, OF COURSE??? I ABSOLUTELY LOVE TALL, BUFF, AND STRONG READERS. THEY ARE SO COOL!!!! i will say it was a bit difficult for me to figure out how to implement. so i tried my best!!! otherwise, i hope this is good enough : [ I am so sorry for the wait!! I’ve been actually quite busy unexpectedly so my schedule was draining me horribly. Once again, the gear reader I tried to make was very brief, so it's completely up to interpretation! If there's any mistake, please do tell me!! I am also trying out a new layout of how I start stuff, so enjoy! Characters: Boombox, Skateboard, GN! Reader Prompt: Love Triangle, Fluff + angst, headcanons + small drabble oneshot! Requested! 

When you first joined the matches and tournaments, your gear was without a doubt one of the most interesting

While everyone had somewhat of a weapon of some sort, you used your complete strength and agility to defend yourself and teammates

Being able to block, punch and deal tons of damage to opponents

Tons of people loved you! You were practically an all-star!

That’s when Boombox and Skateboard were opposed to you on the other team

Boy, were they over heels for you!

Boombox would always find himself getting flustered each time you threw a sense of encouragement, even though you had beaten his ass THOUSANDS of times!!

Skateboard loved riling you up and making your ego grow, ending up with him accidentally getting his mind-games completely demolished!! 

You’d practically trample over them and help win points for upcoming festivals!!!!

Not to forget, you're one of the tallest phighters, making Ban Hammer more nervous sometimes.

When the Dove vs Crow festival came by, they finally realised their complete love for you. 

And boy, did it turn into utter chaos.

Boombox started rejecting his own teammates support 

Skateboard started to laze around and discourage one another!! 

It was total chaos, and out of character for them! But they’d always somewhat change whenever you came by to support and fight one of them

But, that got even worse when Boombox and Skateboard collided with another and ended up in a brawl.

It shocked you, really! And you were in disarray when it happened.

Sadly, such a brawl caused them to get a penalty. Big time. 

Medkit, thankfully as a close friend to you, helped them out and headed to the hospital. They suffered major damage to one another.

You felt like you had done something horribly wrong, and who wouldn’t? Your two pals fighting over something you had no clue what of? 

Call that worse than Noob Nardashins!

You started to avoid matches, refusing to support the team and staying on the sidelines until the other two recover so you could formally apologise

Vine Staff and Slingshot were concerned for the best, you seemed to be different after the major incident

Luckily, Skateboard and Boombox recovered quick, and heard about the news from Slingshot (who was quite disappointed in their little brawl)

Devastated to say the least they were!! 

So, they ended up putting their differences aside just to prove to you that it wasn’t their fault; maybe a few confessions on the way.

The rain seemed to be more gentle than the other days it started hitting. You had no clue on what to do anymore, your passion ran dry after that fight. Holding the train-bar tight, looking out the window where clouds seemed to endlessly create nothing more but chaos. Windforce must be disappointed or something.

“Ma’am!” A tug at your leg, you looked down. A small little demon-child, holding an autograph of what seems to be you.

“Oh, hello!” In their perspective, you were enormous. So tall, and much more different than any other phighter or civilian. “Could you sign my autograph! I miss when you used to phight, you are so cool! I want to be like you one day!”

The steady speed of your heart pulsed. A heart, so metronome, keeping a sensible rhythm, collapsed at the thought of someone wanting to be just like you. You trembled, but kept a smile. “Why, of course!” and you bent down on one knee. 

The small child held out their photograph, taking out what seemed to be the cutest gel-pen possible. It was bedazzled with keychains of different phighters — Medkit, Subspace, Vine Staff, Katana, Boombox, and Skateboard — that caught your attention. Heart soon skipped a beat at the sight of two familiar phighters.

Taking the gel-pen, you wrote your name in thick writing, right where it would be suitable for the child. You looked back up at the child, handing both the pen and the autographed paper. “I saw what happened in that one phighting match, I’m sure it’s not your fault! Maybe they just fought because they like you!” 

No, that’s not right. It’s not because they like me – it’s because I am the problem. Your eyes seemed to be pale and your skin full of goosebumps at such words. Words that seemed to taunt you soon enough to the brink of extinction. If I just never seemed to enter those phights, none of them would’ve gotten hurt. None of them would’ve gotten hurt.

None of them would’ve gotten hur—

The sound of the train stopping, halting as the doors slid open. The child vanished as she yelled goodbye in the cloud of civilians. They all pushed through and tried to get onto the train as fast as possible, while the ones hopping off did the same.

— * * *

You waited at the hospital seating area. Visitation hours were becoming slim, but thanks to Medkit, you’ve been granted more than the usual civilian. He sat at the front-receptionist, seemingly boring himself in constant work and typing. You could hear his quick work-skills not too far, colliding with the clock’s agonising voice.

“You can visit them now.” Medkit piped up. It had to take him a few tries to finally catch your attention, zoning out was not something fun for you.

“Hey, you can visit,” Medkit yelled with a more guided, threatening tone. That caught your attention. Waking from your small dissociation, you got up and trudged off through the door. To the shared room of your two “friends,” that you hated to call them that.

You had feelings for them, of course. They were just so your type, stupid but clever. They were risk-takers, just like you, but you overall enjoyed their thick humour and how they correlated with you quite well; rejection was bound with this. 

Knocking at the door of the room, you opened the sliding door. There, Skateboard and Boombox sat. 

“Oh- Did I interrupt something?” You bent down slightly to walk into the room. The two phighters turned to face you. Skateboard relaxed at the sight of your face, while Boombox just let out a thankful sigh.

“I thought you’d never visit!” Skateboard rushed off of his chair, running over to hug you. You couldn’t help but smile, this is what you missed. Spending endless time with the two, you couldn’t help it. “I was! You guys were just in serious deep sleep.”

“Ha ha, yeah right,” Boombox piped up, elbowing you as he sighed. “Gosh, you're getting taller. You need to stop growing!” Shaking his head, letting out a laugh, he looked out the window and back. “I never thought you guys missed me this much.”

“Miss you that much? Oh boy, we missed you more than you missed us!” 

“Yeah, what the skater said!” 

You smiled, humming as you looked at them both. The comfort that came from them both, came from fortitude. It felt like protected walls that returned the healing hearts; to welcome them to the fort and that they spared any harm. It made you feel happier.

“But,” The two phighters moved back, leaving the last hug.

You raised a brow, eyeing at the two as they sat down. You plucked out a chair from the side, sitting down on it yourself as you stared. “We owe you an apology,” Skateboard nodded. Boombox seemed to look away in slight embarrassment, but shook his head. He had to prove this to you.

“What happened in that match was completely me and Skateboard’s fault. We didn't mean to be that mean towards each other, it’s just…” Skateboard looked at Boombox, who struggled to continue his apology. It was like something had been caught in his throat.

“It’s just…?” You eyed them, concerned. Maybe this was the end of your two’s shared friendship? It was your fault all along.

“What happened that day, it wasn’t your fault. Me and Skateboard have had this… little–""BIG crush on you, and we started to hate one another because of it and we are so sorry for what we had caused! You can hate us all you want, but please, it was entirely our fault and our recklessness taking over!” 

Boombox’s face turned light green as Skateboard waited patiently for your response. You were shocked.

“Please don’t hate us.” 

“Hate you?” 

Silence. You bursted out laughing soon after. “Hate you? No! Absolutely not! I have a crush on you guys too!” 

They stared in shock. You? Loving them both? Wow. 

“...” “... FUUUCK YEAAHH!!!”

[mydearlybeloathed]

── 𝐈𝐌 𝐀 𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐃

𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲: nami thinks theres so much of you wrapped up in all of her, that not even distance or time could change the way she feels.

or in which three little bits of you now make up the patches of nami's person

𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: nami x f!reader

𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭: 1.6k

𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭: fluff, reader once had long hair

𝐎𝐏 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓

Hair.

Nami watched you braid your long, long hair, seated on the bed behind you with her legs crossed, hands in her lap. Her head tilted to the side to catch a glimpse of your face in your mirror, her hair brushing against her chin in the process.

How did you deal with it being so long? Nami could never, she thought, with the life she lived. Working for Arlong meant she had to be quick, agile, and always ready to attack. Hair down to her hips, as pretty as it was, would only hinder her survival.

"You're staring," you hummed softly, Cheshire grin catching her off-guard. Nami blinked quickly, blushing from her nose to her neck as she chuckled, averting her gaze.

"Was not."

She shifted as you tied off the braid and moved to sit next to her, taking her cold hand in your ever-warm one. "Sure."

Your thumb rubbed loop-de-loops on the back of her hand, and she swore she could sit like that forever. But the sun was rising, and Arlong was waiting. Your eyes found the window as the first few rays of sunlight bled into the room.

"Do you have to go back now?" The question left a gaping wound on Nami's heart, because you both knew the answer.

Still, she gripped your hand back with more gentleness than she thought she was able. Nami smiled, half heart, half hopeless. "Not just yet. He can wait."

The feel of your chest at her back as you laid down with her a few moments longer was worth any consequence Arlong subjected her to.

Nicknames.

Nami trudged into your home just as the clouds turned gray and rain started to pour down from the heavens. The storm reflected her own sour mood, her every sigh echoed by the thunder.

You stood at the counter boiling tea, gaze lifting to greet her. "Hey, Sweetness."

She sat at your table and propped her chin on her hand. "Hey, yourself."

"You don't look too hot," you lamented, lips pursed as you poured two cups and brought them over, going back for a jar of honey a moment later.

Only when you were sat across from her did she dollop a bit of sweetness into her tea, warming her hands on the cup. "Had a long day."

"Tell me about it."

"I won't busy your pretty head."

"But I'm asking you to."

Nami didn't know why you called her sweetness. In a world so bleak, you were the only sweet thing Nami knew. How she managed that, Nami didn't know, and she didn't bother trying to find out.

So she told you about her day, and you hung on every word, joking here and there, calling her sweetness and filling her heart with honeyed words and warm touches.

Tarts.

If Nami had to look at one more tangerine, she might just explode. They were everywhere, planted all around her childhood home, leaving no room for escape.

All they did was remind her of Bellemere, and she tried not to think about her mother too often. It only made her sad, and she didn't have time for that.

So Nami went where she always went when sad; she went to find you.

Unfortunately, you quite liked the tangerines from Bellemere's orchard, and a basket of them sat on your kitchen table when Nami stepped over the threshold.

She glared at the fruit. "I'm sick of tangerines."

You stood from where you were kneeling to place a pan of tangerine tarts in the oven, a mirthful grin on your lips as you slipped off the oven mitts. "So you won't be eating any tarts, I assume?"

Nami didn't answer, not even when the sweet scent of baking crust filled her nose. You giggled and went to rub your warm hand over her shoulders. "More for me then."

She cast the basket a swift glance and dropped her head to your shoulder. "I guess I'll have one or two."

You ran your fingertips over her back till Nami thought she might just fall asleep in your arms. You led her to a chair and moved to sit flush at her side. "I made extra, so you can take them with you."

Nami took a sack full of tarts in the morning, one stuffed in her mouth as you swiped away the crumbs on her chin. Nami liked tangerines more than she let on, partly because they reminded her of her mother, no matter how sad it made her.

Mostly, though, because you liked making Nami tarts. And who was Nami to deny free deserts?

જ⁀➴

Looking out over the sea, Nami's hair brushed her bare hips, the sun warming the skin she had exposed. She tucked some of it behind her ears, briefly reminded of a girl who used to do such elaborate braids in minutes.

Perhaps Nami should try to plait her own hair, now that it was long enough to do so.

A brief pitter patter across the deck and Chopper stood beside her, going on his tip toes to gaze upon the waves as well. He barley reached the top of the railing, though, and Nami smiled as turned to face Usopp, who was across the deck. "Hey! Bring me that stool!"

Grumbling, Usopp slowly did as he was told, handing Nami the stool with a roll of his eyes, muttering something about princesses, and went back to his task.

Nami set the stool in front of the railing, smiling as how Chopper's ears flicked curiously. "Here, Sweetness. So you can see."

He gave an awkward little smile, hopping up to stand on the perch beside her. “Thanks, Nami.”

She scratched the fur between his ears, revealed with his hat busy being cleaned by Robin. Nami had just got comfortable leaning against the ship’s railing when Sanji surfaced from the belly of the ship, charismatic grin slid across his face as he zeroed in on her.

“Dearest,” he sang, sauntering over with a plate on his arm. “As requested, tangerine tarts.”

She spun around quickly, face illuminated as she rushed to take one, wasting no time in taking a bite. Through a mouthful she managed a grin. “Thank you. Will you save a few for later?”

Though his brows met, he nodded instantly. “Always, but why?”

Nami turned to gaze back at the sea, where a tiny speck of land appeared far in the distance. “For when we get there.”

Sanji followed her gaze with a fond sort of look, and he swore he’d do anything to make sure she looked that happy for the rest of her days. Even if he wasn’t the reason for such happiness. “I’ll make fresh ones once we reach the island, darling. Have as many as you’d like now.”

She only pursed her lips for a moment before taking another tart and shooting him a thankful smile, returning to the railing as a soft breeze blew in from the sea. With every moment that passed the island grew closer and closer and Nami’s heart to greater and greater heights.

Someone called her name from the hatch of the underdeck, and she swiveled to find Robin holding up a little transponder snail. Her gaze held that air of teasing that told Nami exactly who was on the other end. “It’s for you.”

She shoved off the railing, passing Chopper her uneaten tart, and swept toward the older woman with a skip in her step. Never had the crew seen Nami so… elated before. It left all of them on edge, eager to reach their destination and finally meet the cause.

Little snail in hand, Nami headed for the afterdeck. She sat against the planter box of the center tangerine tree, taking comfort in its shade. She took a calming breath before she put the earpiece in and waited.

Nami once heard that everyone is just a culmination of the people they’ve known and loved. If that were the case, she was a product of the love you selflessly shoved her way. She wondered if you had been standing at the shore, impatiently watching for their ship.

She sighed a little too loud, her own impatience getting to her, and there was a shuffle on the other end of the line. 

“Sweetness?”

The brightest smile split onto her face. “I’m here.”

You relaxed at the sound of her voice, shoulders slumping, feet digging into the sand as the water lapped up to meet you. Talk of about nothing passed between you, rabbit-trail stories about nonsense slipping easily from your mouth, until you stopped and shifted on the sand. 

“Did you think about what I asked, when you left?”

Nami’s cheeks burned suddenly, her tongue passing over her bottom lip. “I did.”

When she said nothing more, you could only murmur back, “Okay.”

She could feel your mixed confusion and disappointment through the transponder, but she really didn’t know how to answer.

Vivid as the day it happened, Nami recalled how you’d asked a very special question right before she sailed off to be a pirate, leaving you in Coco Village. You had your own adventure, setting off the next day to track down the fishman who killed your parents. Your paths diverged that day, but now, the One Piece was found, a new Pirate King reigned, and a fishman lay dead at the bottom of the sea—your lives were crossing once more, at very long last.

But there was a question lingering, one Nami had a clear answer to. An answer she’d known since the very day you’d asked. She slipped the ring out of her pocket, admiring how the golden band glimmered in the sun. 

“Okay,” she sighed, opting to change the subject there, heart hammering in her chest as she begged the ship to travel just a bit faster. The sooner she saw you, the sooner she could return the question, and finally have the life you both deserved. 

And then luffy officiated the marriage (with sanji’s guidance; there were so many rabbit-trails) and they lived happily ever after on the sea. The end :)

𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭: @100520s

[beneath-light-and-sky]

BENEATH LIGHT AND SKY

Blog run by: @starsabovee

(do not repost art posted from this blog or my main blog)

After the King was defeated, for the final time, and Siffrin’s loops were broken at last, the Island Up North was, after so long of being shrouded in heavy fog, visible to people outside said country.

It so happens that Siffrin was born there, it’s only expected that he leaps at the opportunity of finally returning home.

But, just like Vaugarde had been, this island has a problem that the Saviors of Vaugarde are alerted about by one Aster Birdwhistle when they reach the island.

The constellations are fading. The elders have fallen. Time is running out. History is being forgotten.

Siffrin agrees to help their home country. They helped one country, why can’t they help another? They did it once, why can’t they do it once more?

Artemis warns the group before they enter Aviary Village that this will very likely be the hardest challenge they have faced in their lives. Some words went unspoken, but the message was clear as day, “you may lose some of those you love. Tread carefully and think wisely in your choices, Child.”

The Eye of Eden awaits. The storm rages on within it, the light visible from almost anywhere for miles and miles stretching on, teasing everyone, mocking them. The Universe watches in silence, but that silence will soon be broken.

Child of Light, be not afraid. Your light will shine brighter with your family. Stay by their side, and let them stay by your own, and no matter how many times you may fall, you will rise and prevail.

Good luck. May the ancestors look upon you kindly. May the stars light your path clearly, and may the clouds part in your favor.

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Siffrin

Pronouns: he/they

Craft type: scissors

Extra info: blind in one eye, ended up getting stuck in a time loop (of their own making) for… uh… a concerning amount of time!! He lost count at around 400 loops. Doesn’t do too well under pressure. Scrawny and thin stature yet very agile. Shortest party member if you don’t count Bonnie. Has albinism.

Mirabelle

Pronouns: she/her

Craft type: dual type, scissors-paper with a scissors lean.

Extra info: has anxiety (has it BAD too), stresses and frets a lot, you can only imagine how she reacted when Siffrin broke his leg during a battle with a Sadness due to recklessness.

Odile

Pronouns: she/her

Craft type: paper

Extra info: A “researcher” from Ka Bue, who came to Vaugarde shortly before the King began freezing Vaugarde. The oldest and wisest of the group, she’ll stay with them until the end, whenever that may be, out of love and loyalty to them but also because “leaving the fate of ANOTHER country in the hands of young ones would, once again, give me an ulcer.”

Isabeau

Pronouns: he/him

Craft type: rock

Extra info: Used to be a Defender in Jouvente before joining Mirabelle. Very upbeat but also determined. Cracks really bad jokes with Siffrin, getting various reactions from the others. Despite his supposed airheadedness, Isabeau is very perceptive and not a lot of things trick him.

Bonnie

Pronouns: they/them

Craft type: rock

Extra info: Hails from Bambouche, a coastal town on Vaugarde’s north coast. Bonnie is very impulsive and bold, often needing to be held back by another party member. Past their boldness, they care a whole lot for their family.

Nille

Pronouns: she/her

Craft type: rock

Extra info: The older sister of Bonnie, Nille is stubborn and semi-hot-headed. She uses a hammer as a weapon, and wears her hair in a braid. She struggles to keep calm sometimes, but the rest of the party is there to help.

Artemis

Pronouns: any/all

Craft type: dual type, scissors-rock, scissors leaning.

Extra info: Masked, faceless, Artemis is a person of few words. His words to the party before they followed Aster to the portal were words of warning. It’d be wise the party heeds them.

Aster

Pronouns: she/her

Craft type: paper

Extra info: Bubbly yet jumpy, Aster is Artemis’s business partner. The two have been trying to find someone to help the island. Aster is a professor at a University for Wishcraft and Magics, and expressed surprise upon seeing the pins and charms on Siffrin’s cape.

???

Pronouns: It/Its

Craft type: all, yet also none at the same time. Everything but nothing.

Extra info: The embodiment of entropy and order, darkless and lightess and everything in between. The executioner, the playwright, the judge, the ruler, the puppeteer.

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Tags this blog will have

#beneath light and sky au : the name of this au, will be used in every post.

#ooc : used for ooc posts, such as explanations for less posting, hiatuses, etc.

#the storyteller : used for in character posts as the narrator.

#isat au : you know what this is for

#sky children of the light : since this is a sky isat crossover, this tag will also be here

Any cws, if necessary

And more!

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