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Free guide to low-code & no-code platforms
Platforms that enable shadow IT are changing development roles and processes. Here's why it's time to embrace this new reality.
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Feature
04 Jun 2024
What is cloud security management? A strategic guide
This cloud security guide explains challenges enterprises face today; best practices for securing and managing SaaS, IaaS and PaaS; and comparisons of cloud-native security tools. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2024
Police chief commissions ‘independent review’ of surveillance against journalists and lawyers
PNSI chief constable appoints lawyer to conduct review into police phone surveillance of journalists, lawyers and NGOs Continue Reading
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Podcast
03 Jun 2024
Be prepared for open source software risks
Companies need to prepare for the risks and responsibilities of using open source software, according to Chainguard's Dan Lorenc. Nothing is ever completely free. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2024
Mandiant: Ransomware investigations up 20% in 2023
The cybersecurity company observed a sharp rise in activity on data leak sites in 2023 as well as an increase in ransomware actors using legitimate commercial tools during attacks. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2024
SAP Sapphire likely to offer dual cloud, AI agendas
SAP Sapphire will likely focus on pragmatic guidance for cloud and AI, along with examples of how to derive business value and successfully undergo complex transformations. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2024
Judge weighs arguments in Workday AI bias case
A judge in San Francisco is considering whether existing laws apply to AI bias claims in hiring, amid allegations that Workday's software discriminates against certain applicants. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2024
Hugging Face tokens exposed, attack scope unknown
After detecting unauthorized access on its Spaces platform, Hugging Face disclosed that customer secrets might have been exposed and began revoking access tokens. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2024
Behavioral health orgs look to EHR vendors for integration
While many behavioral health providers are looking to EHR vendor tools for integrated care, interviewed customers reported functionality and integration challenges. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Jun 2024
business plan
A business plan is a formal document that outlines a company's objectives, strategies and financial forecasts, serving as a comprehensive roadmap for business growth and development. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2024
Build or buy fintech AI? To Mastercard, the answer is 'both'
Mastercard's operations CTO discusses the company's data principles, global contact center outlay, and its rubric for building vs. buying AI -- not just the generative kind. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2024
VA patient satisfaction and trust reach all-time high
Officials say the surge in patient trust at the Department of Veterans Affairs is due to an increase in health benefits meted out and lower wait times for appointments. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2024
97 FTSE 100 firms exposed to supply chain breaches
Between March 2023 and March 2024, 97 out of 100 companies on the UK’s FTSE 100 list were put at risk of compromise following supply chain breaches at third-party suppliers Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Jun 2024
Evaluate Grafana vs. Kibana for IT data visualization
Grafana and Kibana are two strong contenders for on-premises data visualization tools. Compare the two and pick which tool is best for your organization. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2024
Snowflake: No evidence of platform breach
Snowflake on Saturday issued a joint statement with third-party investigators Mandiant and CrowdStrike denying reports that its platform had been breached. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2024
Q&A: Simon Skellon, Mitel
It has been a busy time at the telco, with the portfolio expanding and the unified comms strategy being solidified Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2024
Major breaches allegedly caused by unsecured Snowflake accounts
Significant data breaches at Ticketmaster and Santander appear to have been orchestrated through careful targeting of the victims’ Snowflake cloud data management accounts Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Jun 2024
machine learning engineer (ML engineer)
A machine learning engineer (ML engineer) is a person in IT who focuses on researching, building and designing self-running artificial intelligence (AI) systems to automate predictive models. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2024
Researchers demonstrate value of AI in predicting heart disease
A decade-long study using an AI-based risk score of 40,000 people has shown it’s possible to detect the level of inflammation of heart arteries Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2024
Dell launches PowerStore Prime and hints at PowerScale AI boost
Array range launched at Dell World 2024 in Las Vegas as PowerScale gets OS upgrade and new Intel Xeon CPUs, while Dell CEO hints at acceleration for PowerScale NAS Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2024
AI reveals association between body composition, lung cancer outcomes
New research shows that changes in muscle mass and fat quality during immunotherapy treatment are linked to poor outcomes in metastatic lung cancer. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Jun 2024
NBASE-T Ethernet
NBASE-T Ethernet is an IEEE standard and Ethernet-signaling technology that enables existing twisted-pair copper cabling to exceed the cable's specified limit of 1 gigabit per second (Gbps) for distances of up to 100 meters. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Jun 2024
software-defined storage (SDS)
Software-defined storage (SDS) is a software program that manages data storage resources and functionality and has no dependencies on the underlying physical storage hardware. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Jun 2024
ICD-10-CM (Clinical Modification)
The ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification) is a system used by physicians and other healthcare providers to classify and code all diagnoses, symptoms and procedures related to inpatient and outpatient medical care in the United States. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Jun 2024
Using ChatGPT as a SAST tool to find coding errors
ChatGPT is lauded for its ability to generate code for developers, raising questions about the security of that code and the tool's ability to test code security. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Jun 2024
Subnet use cases and considerations for network performance
Network administrators create subnets to split networks and optimize performance. Other reasons for subnetting include traffic management, cloud optimization and security. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2024
AI Seoul Summit review
Dozens of governments and tech companies attending the second global AI Safety Summit have committed themselves to the safe and inclusive development of the technology, but questions remain around whether the commitments made go far enough Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Jun 2024
12 of the most important questions for an onboarding survey
Onboarding is an important time in the employee experience, and a survey can give HR staff insight into how to improve the process. Learn more about what questions to add. Continue Reading
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Podcast
03 Jun 2024
The importance of open source in GenAI
Lightning AI, the creator of PyTorch Lightning, was a pioneer of open source technology. The vendor has built on many platforms, but CTO Luca Antiga doesn't see one as best. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2024
Uktech50 2024: The longlist of the UK’s influential tech leaders
UKtech50 received a record-breaking 434 nominations for the 2024 list. Unfortunately, there wasn’t space for everyone in the top 50, and as you can see for yourself in this year’s longlist, it was a difficult decision for the judges Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2024
AI partnerships forming to arm channel with technology options
Industry reaction to growing interest in artificial intelligence is to enter into relationships that ensure the right technology and support is being offered to partners Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2024
Hospitals have a strong month as volumes return to normal
New data from Kaufman Hall show a return to normal care patterns, resulting in a relatively strong April for hospital financial performance. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2024
Ecolab, Repligen launch DurA Cycle for large-scale biologic manufacturing
Ecolab and Repligen have announced the commercial launch of Purolite’s DurA Cycle, a protein A chromatography resin designed for large-scale purification processes. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2024
How poor IT project management failed Birmingham Oracle implementation
Birmingham City Council’s Oracle system – the biggest of its kind in Europe – went live in April 2022, resulting in a catastrophic IT failure. We investigate Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Jun 2024
Proposed AI Bill scuppered by general election – so what comes next?
Lord Chris Holmes explains why he intends to bring his Private Member's Bill on AI back to Parliament once the new government is in place Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2024
McLaren Formula 1 Team revs up network security with Cisco
Legendary motor racing team expands global partnership with networking giant to accelerate network security for on-premise hardware and cloud-based software, including secure firewall and XDR Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2024
OCR clarifies Change Healthcare breach reporting requirements for covered entities
OCR updated its FAQ webpage and affirmed that covered entities may delegate breach notification responsibilities to Change Healthcare. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Jun 2024
Combating the prescription drug shortage crisis
Prescription drug shortages have reached record highs in the United States, prompting companies to develop integrated technological solutions to address ongoing challenges. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2024
Chatbots show promise in simplifying pathology reports for patients
Bard and GPT-4 enhanced the readability of pathology reports while maintaining high medical accuracy, which could help explain findings to patients. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2024
Economic Wellness for Seniors Worsened from 2020 to 2022
Seniors scored poorly on categories such as food insecurity and housing costs, although they did experience positive trends in other areas. Continue Reading
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Answer
03 Jun 2024
How Houston Methodist is scaling inpatient RPM across its hospitals
The health system considered several factors to successfully deploy and scale BioIntelliSense’s RPM tool, which has helped improve patient and clinician experience. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2024
Sellafield local authority slammed over response to North Korean ransomware attack
The local authority for Europe’s biggest nuclear site has been slammed by auditors for its response to a North Korea-linked cyber attack that temporarily crippled its operations Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Jun 2024
Post Office scandal: What is a systemic error?
For those following the Post Office Horizon scandal public inquiry, confused about what makes a computer error systemic, IT expert James Christie explains Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2024
Ticketek Australia hit by data breach
Customer names, dates of birth and email addresses of Ticketek Australia account holders reportedly impacted in latest data breach affecting event ticketing firm Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 Jun 2024
Levelling up Access to Skills and Jobs; Ten Points for your Manifesto
Give priority to the engagement of employers, training providers and recruitment agencies over democratic accountability. Authority for planning and delivery should be devolved to the growth and ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 Jun 2024
Delivering the Skills and Productivity Promises in the Party Manifestos: The Janet and John Strategy
Ensure that reliable, secure and affordable broadband connectivity is available to all schools and reliable and affordable 4G remote access to lifelong learning and careers advice and support is ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 Jun 2024
Why every politician should study at least some science
Guest post: A personal view by physicist Phil Hopkins The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy's “Ark Fleet Ship B” came to mind, last Monday. This was the ship given to all the people who were deemed ... Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2024
Big tech invests billions in AI data centers globally
President Joe Biden throws his support behind Microsoft to build an AI data center in Racine, Wis., as big tech companies invest in AI infrastructure to compete. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 May 2024
Partners' generative AI training plans aim for 1M+ employees
IT service providers are upskilling a large portion of their workforces on the emerging technology. The campaign seeks to boost GenAI credibility with customers and tech vendors. Continue Reading
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Definition
31 May 2024
form factor
In computing, form factor refers to the size, configuration, shape, weight or physical arrangement of a computing device. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 May 2024
Hasso Plattner exits, marking end of era for SAP
The departure of Hasso Plattner signals both an end and a new beginning for SAP as the company aims to push forward on its cloud strategy and make a name for itself in AI. Continue Reading
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Definition
31 May 2024
consignment inventory
Consignment inventory is a supply chain model where the supplier retains ownership of the products until they are sold by the retailer, reducing the financial risk for retailers and allowing suppliers to access broader markets. Continue Reading
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Definition
31 May 2024
graph database
A graph database, also referred to as a semantic database, is a software application designed to store, query and modify network graphs. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 May 2024
Top 7 ESG certifications and courses to consider
The best ESG and sustainability certification, workshop or course is the one that is right for you. Here are seven that work for a wide range of business and IT professionals. Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2024
Hitachi Vantara VSP One adds new block storage
Hitachi Vantara has added a new block storage appliance to its VSP One storage platform, expanding its aim in the midrange with a 150% performance increase over previous versions. Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2024
Threat actor compromising Snowflake database customers
A threat actor tracked as UNC5537 is using stolen credentials against Snowflake database customers to conduct data theft and extortion attacks, cloud security firm Mitiga said. Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2024
Trusted data key for Qlik as it develops foundation for AI
The analytics and data integration vendor is focused on providing users with a foundation of trusted data as it develops an ecosystem for developing next-generation applications. Continue Reading
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Opinion
31 May 2024
Lessons in AI from Dell Technologies World 2024
A main focus of the Dell Technologies World 2024 conference was AI and how it impacts infrastructure environments. Dell spotlighted three AI infrastructure strategies to consider. Continue Reading
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Definition
31 May 2024
R programming language
The R programming language is an open source scripting language for predictive analytics and data visualization. Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2024
Fujitsu set for further £180m deal as Post Office Horizon replacement delayed
Problems with the Post Office project to replace its controversial Horizon IT system mean Fujitsu is set to receive up to £180m more in taxpayers' cash to support the system for another five years Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2024
M247 enhances channel offering and looks to bolster London activity
Cloud player rolls out updated partner programme and a promotion designed to get customers in the capital spending with the channel Continue Reading
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Definition
31 May 2024
Pardot
Pardot is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) marketing automation platform by Salesforce that offers email automation, targeted email campaigns, and lead management for business-to-business (B2B) sales and marketing organizations. Continue Reading
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Definition
31 May 2024
CQRS (command query responsibility segregation)
CQRS (command query responsibility segregation) is a programming design and architectural pattern that treats retrieving data and changing data differently. Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2024
Skills shortages exposing MSPs to security risks
Findings from Sophos research indicates that managed servicer providers are struggling to keep on top of industry developments Continue Reading
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Feature
31 May 2024
Explore the evolving role of AI in the insurance industry
AI is transforming the insurance industry by automating processes and improving risk assessment, but it also poses challenges in data transparency and algorithmic decision-making. Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2024
Sav-Rx data breach affects 2.8M individuals
Pharmacy benefit management company Sav-Rx suffered a cyberattack and data breach in October 2023. Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2024
Law student ‘unfairly disciplined’ after reporting data breach blunder
A law student has accused a leading legal college of unethical behaviour and a “lack of integrity” after it brought misconduct proceedings against him when he reported a data security blunder Continue Reading
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Blog Post
31 May 2024
Reframe CEO: We're tooled up, so why doesn’t work flow better?
This is a guest post for Computer Weekly Open Source Insider written by Jeff Szczepanski, former COO of Stack Overflow and Sphere, alongside a team of Stack Overflow alumni. Szczepanski is now ... Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2024
Virtual consults boost PCP comfort in providing gender-affirming care
Consultive support provided via virtual care modalities made pediatric primary care physicians more comfortable caring for gender-diverse youth. Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2024
MRI-based machine learning approach predicts breast cancer metastasis
A convolutional neural network successfully flagged 95% of breast cancer patients with axillary metastasis, demonstrating potential to reduce unnecessary biopsies. Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2024
FDA grants breakthrough designation for ovarian cancer liquid biopsy
Mercy BioAnalytics, Inc. received a breakthrough device designation for its Mercy Halo Ovarian Cancer Screening test in asymptomatic premenopausal women. Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2024
Ro launches GLP-1 tracker to help patients navigate GLP-1 shortages
To address the GLP-1 medication shortage, Ro launched the GLP-1 Supply Tracker to provide patients with real-time insights and alerts on drug availability. Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2024
IBM, AI Singapore to bolster Sea-Lion LLM
IBM will work with AI Singapore on technical exchanges to enhance Sea-Lion and make the region’s first LLM available to data scientists and engineers through its AI use case library Continue Reading
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Tip
30 May 2024
12 benefits of customer retention
Customer retention can help organizations better understand their current customers' needs, issues and desires, so they can better support them and target more prospects. Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2024
Individualism, self-reliance influence high U.S. WFH rate
A new study suggests that America's high work-from-home rates, especially among college-educated men, are influenced by the cultural values of individualism and self-reliance. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 May 2024
8 benefits of using big data for businesses
Big data is a great resource for driving smart business decisions and changes. Here are eight ways that the use of big data is improving how business gets done. Continue Reading
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Answer
30 May 2024
The 7 core pillars of a zero-trust architecture
Learn how Forrester's Zero Trust Extended framework can help IT leaders identify, organize and implement the appropriate cybersecurity tools for a zero-trust framework. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
30 May 2024
Streamline Microsoft 365 onboarding with PowerShell
Learn how to simplify user provisioning in the cloud collaboration platform with faster results by seeing examples of scripts that work with Microsoft Graph. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 May 2024
Agent vs. agentless backup: Which is the best option?
In the debate between agent-based and agentless backups, agentless tends to win out. However, factors such as environment and hypervisor capabilities can impact that decision. Continue Reading
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Video
30 May 2024
Constructor overloading in Java
Not every language supports method overloading, but Java always has. Here's how to perform constructor overloading in Java. Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2024
Law enforcement conducts 'largest ever' botnet takedown
An international law enforcement effort called 'Operation Endgame' disrupted several infamous malware loaders and botnets used by ransomware gangs and other cybercriminals. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 May 2024
9 advantages and disadvantages of digital twin technology
Digital twin technology can potentially improve manufacturing operations, but some factors could make it difficult to implement. Learn more advantages and disadvantages. Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2024
Dell exec looks back at history when considering AI's future
In this Q&A, Dell's Matt Baker lays out how its AI Factory is designed for faster AI adoption, why there are so many chatbots and how AI might affect the workforce of the future. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 May 2024
Knowledge management metrics: How to track KM effectiveness
Measuring knowledge management effectiveness requires quantitative and qualitative data. Metrics like the balanced scorecard method can help organizations improve their strategies. Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2024
Post Office Horizon replacement project labelled 'unachievable' as taxpayer bill reaches £1bn
The project to replace the Horizon IT system in Post Office branches is late, over budget and lacking quality – and government auditors sent in to assess a request for £1bn funding say it is currently unachievable Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2024
Europol sting operation smokes multiple botnets
Malware droppers including Bumblebee and Smokeloader were among those targeted in one of the largest ever joint operations against cyber criminal botnets Continue Reading
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Feature
30 May 2024
Understanding and implementing the software testing pyramid
Frameworks such as the software testing pyramid help developers implement Agile core values. Learn how the testing pyramid helps teams prioritize test type frequency. Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2024
Les industriels de la défense à la recherche d’un cloud homologué « diffusion restreinte »
Lors du 3DExperience Forum, les industriels de la défense en présence déplorent l’absence de solutions cloud « Diffusion Restreinte » et « Restreint UE » adaptées à leurs besoins internes et de collaboration. Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 May 2024
Dell Technologies World was all about AI; what about security?
At Dell Technologies World 2024, Dell made it crystal clear that it is all-in on AI, but the company must also emphasize the importance of cybersecurity. Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2024
CMA slammed for excluding public sector from UK cloud market antitrust user research
The Competition and Markets Authority is under fire for instructing the firm overseeing the user research part of its antitrust probe into the UK cloud infrastructure services market not to include public sector buyers Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 May 2024
RSA Conference wrap-up: The state of cybersecurity disconnect
The cybersecurity industry isn't prepared for massive changes in play. It needs to focus more on the mission rather than cybersecurity technology widgets. Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2024
US smartphone users kept same devices for longest time period yet
The latest investigation of the US mobile device trade-in market by risk management solutions provider shows for the auto, lifestyle and housing protection $874m put into consumers’ pockets in first quarter of 2024 Continue Reading
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Answer
30 May 2024
What's the difference between SIP trunking, PRI and BRI?
SIP trunking is preferred over PRI and BRI telecommunications lines because it offers more savings, better flexibility and more integrations with newer technologies. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 May 2024
How CPaaS improves CX operations and efficiency
Organizations have ramped up their use of communications platform as a service and APIs to expand communication channels between customers and contact center agents. Continue Reading
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Answer
30 May 2024
Top 6 benefits of zero-trust security for businesses
The zero-trust security model demands infosec leaders take a holistic approach to IT infrastructure security. Learn about the top six business benefits of zero trust here. Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2024
RPM use soars by more than 1,300% within Medicaid population
The meteoric rise in RPM use among Medicaid patients during the pandemic was due to a small number of providers and female and chronic disease patients. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 May 2024
What is the role of behavioral economics in healthcare?
Behavioral economics can enhance patient engagement and chronic disease management efforts by tapping into basic human tendencies. Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2024
The challenges of supporting Copilot+ PCs in the enterprise
Windows PCs generally use x86 compatible hardware, with Intel or AMD processors. Microsoft is now propelling Windows on Arm for AI Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2024
Qatar Airways taps Starlink for complimentary in-flight Wi-Fi
Qatar Airways becomes first leading airline in MENA to introduce in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity via Elon Musk firm Continue Reading
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Report
30 May 2024
Avaya ‘roaring forward’ in the age of experience
From beating the J-curve, riding the upward trajectory of a U-curve to a simple formula to drive business growth through enhanced customer experience. We report on the transformation taking place at Avaya Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2024
RAND: Hospital prices 254% higher than Medicare rates
The latest RAND Corporation analysis of hospital prices finds that employers and private payers paid significantly more than Medicare for the same services at the same facilities. Continue Reading