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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
02 Feb 2024
What is beauty tech? 10 trends shaping the cosmetics industry
Explore how beauty tech trends are reshaping the beauty industry. Explore new trends and the latest CES innovations, from virtual try-ons and 3D-printed makeup to AI skincare. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Feb 2024
It’s Time to Raise the Bar on Observability
Observability has come a long way in the last 30 years – from early service monitoring tools to today’s advanced platforms like Splunk, DataDog, Dynatrace, New Relic and others that ingest massive ... Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Feb 2024
AI, the 2024 U.S. election and the spread of disinformation
Generative technology-fueled deepfakes could interfere with the November election due to ease of use and power of the technology. The outlook for regulation seems dim. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Feb 2024
OKRs (Objectives and Key Results)
OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) encourage companies to set, communicate and monitor organizational goals and results in an effective, transparent manner. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Feb 2024
material requirements planning (MRP)
Material requirements planning (MRP) is a system for calculating the materials and components needed to manufacture a product. Continue Reading
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News
02 Feb 2024
Own, Check point and TD Synnex offering programmes and support
The latest examples of how vendors and distributors support channel growth illustrate the importance of incentives and rewards Continue Reading
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News
02 Feb 2024
‘People are now listening,' Post Office inquiry told as latest phase ends
The latest phase of the public inquiry into the widest miscarriage of justice in modern UK history – the Post Office Horizon IT scandal – closes with a bang Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Feb 2024
Why authenticity in marketing is important
Discover why authenticity in marketing is more important now than ever, and learn how brands can cultivate a more authentic presence to earn customer trust. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Feb 2024
UK police facial recognition explained: What you need to know
In this essential guide, Computer Weekly looks at the use of facial recognition technology by UK police forces, including the points of contention around its deployment so far and where it’s heading next Continue Reading
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News
02 Feb 2024
AWS talks up Q4 increase in large customer wins as global market share drops
Amazon Web Services clocked up double-digit revenue growth during the final quarter of 2023, but analyst figures show the company is losing market share to Microsoft Continue Reading
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News
02 Feb 2024
BT sees strong fibre uptake in third quarter
Telco’s trading update for nine months to 31 December 2023 shows a quarter of revenue and EBITDA growth while upgrading customers to full-fibre broadband and 5G networks, staying on track to achieve financial outlook for full year Continue Reading
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News
02 Feb 2024
AI impacting print market with shift to digital capture
Shift towards scanning documents will have an impact on print volumes and the approach the channel needs to take with users Continue Reading
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News
02 Feb 2024
Meta ramps up GPUs to get ready for general intelligence
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg anticipates that training and running AI systems requires 10x computer capacity each year Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Feb 2024
Why government IT needs a better approach to budgeting
Defra minister, Mark Spencer was recently asked to give an update to how the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is coping with its plans to renew ageing IT systems. The ... Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Feb 2024
disk mirroring (RAID 1)
Disk mirroring, also known as RAID 1, is the replication of data across two or more disks. Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2024
AI: House of Lords focuses on copyright and transparency
Large language models promise to boost UK productivity, but the tech needs greater scrutiny and questions remain over intellectual property Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2024
TD Bank plans AIOps consolidation on Dynatrace SaaS
The dream of zero-touch autoremediation remains alive for the bank as it prepares to go all in on Dynatrace SaaS for observability-driven IT automation. Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2024
New H-1B visa rule promises fairer play, but higher stakes
A U.S. H-1B lottery rule change aims to reduce fraud by allowing only one lottery entry per candidate, potentially putting some beneficiaries in a strong position. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Feb 2024
An IT ops guide to CMDB automation
Automating repetitive tasks like software upgrades, lifecycle management and incident reports with a configuration management database can improve IT efficiency and reduce risk. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Feb 2024
How to get started with marketing automation for SMBs
Marketing automation can help SMBs, which may lack marketing budgets and resources. With certain processes automated, an SMB's marketing team can spend more time creating. Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2024
FASB rule could shake up, simplify software cost reporting
Stakeholders want a single rule for reporting software development costs in a simplified manner, which the Financial Accounting Standards Board is considering. Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2024
Critical infrastructure hacks raise alarms on Chinese threats
FBI Director Christopher Wray and CISA Director Jen Easterly warned that China was targeting critical infrastructure for possible destructive attacks in the event of a conflict with the United States. Continue Reading
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Definition
01 Feb 2024
reverse logistics
Reverse logistics is the set of activities that is conducted after the sale of a product to recapture value and end the product's lifecycle. Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2024
CISA deputy director touts progress, anti-ransomware efforts
In this Q&A, CISA Deputy Director Nitin Natarajan shares his thoughts on scaling up to meet high demand, the agency's new initiative to address ransomware and more. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Feb 2024
Top 11 cloud certifications for 2024
Cloud certifications are available for all levels of cloud expertise. Use this guide to evaluate basic, topic-specific, high-level and vendor-neutral certifications. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Feb 2024
Hyperscalers use 5G to make an edge play into space
As telecom providers struggle to monetize 5G, hyperscalers like AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure are betting big on LEO satellites to extend 5G connectivity. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Feb 2024
Top 8 cloud IAM best practices to implement
Cloud adds a level of complexity to identity and access management. Be sure to follow these cloud IAM best practices to prevent identity-related security issues. Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2024
Acumatica ERP to expand with Professional Services Edition
At Acumatica Summit 2024, the cloud ERP vendor for SMBs unveiled a new Professional Services Edition and focused on delivering customer-centered AI capabilities. Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2024
Databricks acquisition of Einblick enhances GenAI portfolio
The data lakehouse pioneer's latest purchase adds NLP capabilities to the generative AI features at the core of its new Data Intelligence Platform. Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2024
US government disrupts Chinese botnet containing hundreds of end-of-life Cisco and Netgear routers
The US government has succeeded in halting a botnet comprised of hundreds of end-of-life routers that posed a threat to critical national infrastructure (CNI) organisations in multiple countries Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Feb 2024
10 essential business benefits of unified communications
How can unified communications tools benefit your business? Explore these 10 unified communications benefits to make the best deployment decision for your needs. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Feb 2024
10 cybersecurity best practices and tips for businesses
Looking to improve your business's cybersecurity program? Study these 10 cybersecurity best practices and tips. Continue Reading
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Definition
01 Feb 2024
value chain
A value chain is a concept describing the full chain of a business's activities in creating a product or service -- from initial receipt of materials through its delivery to market. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 Feb 2024
Dynatrace threads OpenPipeline into analytics & automation platform
Dynatrace used its annual user convention in Las Vegas this week to launch OpenPipeline, a new core technology designed to provide a single pipeline to manage petabyte-scale data ingestion into ... Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2024
Welsh workers’ AI experiences shaped by uneven power dynamics
Workers in Wales are being negatively affected by the unregulated introduction of artificial intelligence into workplaces due to asymmetric power dynamics Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2024
McArthurGlen gets tailor-made connectivity and security for fashion outlets
Critical network infrastructure provider teams with bespoke network services company to deliver reliable and secure connectivity for McArthurGlen’s nine retail sites across the UK Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2024
UK ranks third in OECD Digital Government Index
The UK has dropped from overall second to third place in the international digital government survey, but fails to feature in the top 10 countries when it comes to having a data-driven public sector Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2024
Defra legacy IT: 180 applications refreshed, over 1,500 remain
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has a 10-year plan to update technology. So far, 180 have been replaced or updated Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Feb 2024
Crew Clothing head of IT: ‘The projects don’t stop’
Crew Clothing parted ways with its senior leadership team in 2023, but there is a clear roadmap in place for technology transformation – and it doesn’t involve an ERP system Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2024
NIS2 seen as a channel opportunity
Westcon-Comstor uncovers channel hopes that security compliance directive will spark user interest in products and services Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2024
UK government signs AI, science and innovation deals with Canada
The agreements will see the two countries collaborate on AI compute – a development component of artificial intelligence – and work together on technology innovations such as quantum and semiconductors Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 Feb 2024
Why the Java const keyword is unimplemented
Why is the const keyword in Java not implemented? It's part of the language, but it can't be used to make a variable constant. Here's why const is included in Java, and why Java's const keyword is ... Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2024
SME market trends supporting further MSP growth
The CEO of Kaseya has shared his thoughts on the reasons why the year ahead will be a positive one for managed service providers Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2024
Government ‘dragging it out’ by refusing to share knowledge of Post Office trial ‘delaying tactic’
Subpostmasters will have to wait to find out if the government knew of the Post Office’s plan to derail group litigation order, by trying to push managing judge out Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2024
Astera Labs uses CXL to accelerate AI, expand memory
Astera Labs is using the CXL interface in its now longer Smart Cable Module to spread out energy consumption while enabling GPU clusters to meet growing AI demands. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2024
Former Workday co-CEO takes helm at Eightfold
Former Workday co-CEO Chano Fernandez joins Eightfold AI in a similar role, advocating for unbiased, skills-based hiring and navigating new AI regulations. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
31 Jan 2024
How to use the PowerShell extension for Visual Studio Code
Administrators who want to accelerate their automation skills can tap into the enhanced editing and debugging features of the Microsoft code editor. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jan 2024
Finding the best mobile hotspot option for remote work
Organizations that allow the use of mobile hotspots for remote work must know how personal hotspots and dedicated hotspot devices differ. Compare these hotspot options. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2024
Dynatrace adds price tier, data pipeline amid cost crunch
Dynatrace looks to accommodate observability data growth more affordably, but enterprise IT pros have many emerging alternatives to tackle this growing problem. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2024
Ivanti discloses new zero-day flaw, releases delayed patches
While Ivanti customers can start patching two previously disclosed vulnerabilities, they must also address two new flaws for the same product. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2024
7 best practices for inventory management
Efficient inventory management can help retailers and other companies improve their operations. Learn some best practices for balancing supply and demand. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
31 Jan 2024
Dynatrace Perform 2024: Cloud-native tool consolidation via unified observability
Dynatrace Perform has grown. When a company has to move conference locations in order to accommodate a bigger number of attendees, it’s generally a sign of positive growth and expansion. Now very ... Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2024
Rockset targets cost control with latest database update
The real-time database specialist added new compute power optimization and workload autoscaling capabilities to help customers better control their cloud computing costs. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jan 2024
Cybersecurity market trends, from AI to post-quantum crypto
Service executives list generative AI, the growing attack surface at the edge and post-quantum crypto standards as among the key security developments in 2024. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2024
7 best practices for cloud storage migration
While some organizations are moving data back on site, cloud storage is still popular. A successful migration is important -- these best practices and third-party tools could help. Continue Reading
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Definition
31 Jan 2024
cloud access security broker (CASB)
A cloud access security broker (CASB) is a software tool or service that sits between an organization's on-premises infrastructure and a cloud provider's infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Definition
31 Jan 2024
data deduplication hardware
Data deduplication hardware is disk storage that eliminates redundant copies of data and retains one instance to be stored. Continue Reading
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Definition
31 Jan 2024
consumer data
Consumer data is the information that organizations collect from individuals who use internet-connected platforms, including websites, social media networks, mobile apps, text messaging apps or email systems. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2024
Hitachi Vantara and Cisco roll out managed services offering
The channel is getting its hands on the fruits of a tie-up that should make life easier for customers looking for a hybrid cloud service Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2024
5 advantages of using inventory management software
Discover some of the advantages of using inventory management software, including helping companies minimize costly errors and prevent theft. Continue Reading
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Definition
31 Jan 2024
state management
Application state management is the process of maintaining knowledge of an application's inputs across multiple related data flows that form a complete business transaction -- or a session -- to understand the condition of the app at any given moment. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2024
Aviva signs 15-year contract with Indian IT giant
Tata Consultancy Services continues to make large gains in the UK life insurance and pensions sector Continue Reading
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Opinion
31 Jan 2024
AI everywhere all at once
Artificial intelligence became mainstream in 2023. Advances in technology and accessibility led to increased awareness and use of AI Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2024
7 cloud IAM challenges and how to address them
Cloud use affects how organizations manage access and identity governance. Learn about seven cloud IAM challenges and how to handle them. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2024
ThoughtSpot update adds feedback loop to help train GenAI
The vendor continues to focus on generative AI, updating its conversational interface with more in-depth analysis capabilities and adding new methods of improving LLM accuracy. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2024
Cybersecurity career path: 5-step guide to success
Taking the lead from ISSA's framework, here's a guide to how you can map out a long and profitable career in cybersecurity. Continue Reading
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Answer
31 Jan 2024
Amazon ECS vs. Kubernetes: Which should you use on AWS?
Learn the basics about Amazon ECS and Kubernetes, as well as EKS and Fargate, before you choose an application architecture for your workloads on AWS. Continue Reading
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Definition
31 Jan 2024
security operations center (SOC)
A security operations center (SOC) is a command center facility in which a team of information technology (IT) professionals with expertise in information security (infosec) monitors, analyzes and protects an organization from cyberattacks. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
31 Jan 2024
CloudBolt Lightning Strike 2024: Why automation has failed FinOps, so far
CloudBolt spent some serious time detailing its platform updates, product roadmap, future FinOps vision and wider strategy at its annual gathering of financially focused cloud practitioners this ... Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2024
Midwich launches investment arm
Audiovisual equipment distributor looks to encourage innovation across the segment with private equity operation Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2024
Singtel ropes in industry partners in datacentre push
Singtel inks partnerships with Nvidia, Gulf Energy, Medco and others in its efforts to grow its datacentre business and support AI adoption in Singapore and Southeast Asia Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2024
Forrester: Curb your AI enthusiasm
Ongoing supply issues with semiconductors mean IT departments may have to wait up to a year for the latest hardware Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2024
Microsoft results show benefits of AI on Azure
The company’s cloud business posted revenue of $33bn, with new AI inferencing workloads driving up demand Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2024
Epic Study Finds Health Data Exchange Lowers Risk of Code Blue
In patients with a higher level of acuity in the ED, the presence of outside health data is linked to a 34 to 63 percent reduced risk of a code blue event, an Epic study found. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2024
Datacentre operators face capacity planning challenges as AI use soars
A report by real estate consultancy JLL highlights the pressures datacentres operators are facing as they respond to the growing demand for artificial intelligence workloads Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2024
Seagate uses HAMR to hit 30TB in Exos hard drives
HDD giant Seagate unveils 30TB Exos drives with higher areal density, aimed at hyperscaler customers, with products at 50TB promised for 2028 in its roadmap Continue Reading
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Blog Post
31 Jan 2024
SASE Evaluation - The Thoughts Of A Founding Father
Now here’s something a little different. On this ‘ere blog, you are used to hearing my views on the world of networking, comms, security and occasionally wine. You may also have read my recent ... Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jan 2024
Retail’s Big Show: Reporting from the retail technology front line
What themes will we be seeing in the retail tech space over the next year according to the 2024 National Retail Federation’s Big Show? Continue Reading
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Blog Post
31 Jan 2024
Low Code Hits New High - Results Of A New Survey
Had a really interesting conversation the other day with Adrian Bignall, he who is in charge of International Sales at Evoke Technologies. Evoke is a rather large tech consultancy that only ... Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2024
Safeguards Needed for Generative AI EHR Data Summarization
A viewpoint published in JAMA notes that EHR data summarization LLMs could perpetuate bias, underscoring the need for FDA oversight. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2024
8 top generative AI tool categories for 2024
Need a generative AI-specific tool for your organization's development project? Explore the major categories these tools fall into and their capabilities. Continue Reading
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Definition
31 Jan 2024
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
AWS (Amazon Web Services) is a comprehensive, evolving cloud computing platform provided by Amazon. It includes a mixture of infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), platform-as-a-service and packaged software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jan 2024
Top 35 big data interview questions with answers for 2024
Big data is a hot field and organizations are looking for talent at all levels. Get ahead of the competition for that big data job with these top interview questions and answers. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jan 2024
Top 13 ransomware targets in 2024 and beyond
Two in three organizations suffered ransomware attacks in a single year, according to recent research. And, while some sectors bear the brunt, no one is safe. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jan 2024
11 best free DevOps certifications and training courses in 2024
Learn why DevOps is important and how getting certified can help launch a career in the field with these 11 free certifications for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2024
Top 4 unified endpoint management software vendors in 2024
UEM software is vital for helping IT manage every type of endpoint an organization uses. Explore some of the top vendors and how they compare. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jan 2024
Top 5 colocation providers of 2024
Colocation companies offer a wide range of facilities and services that can help reduce costs of managing data centers. Compare providers to see which is best for your organization. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2024
Field service management software vendors to know in 2024
The world of hybrid work turned nice-to-have field service features -- like remote project management and automation -- into vital capabilities. Learn which features vendors offer. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jan 2024
5 hyper-converged infrastructure trends for 2024
Hyper-converged infrastructure is rapidly changing. Read what HCI has to offer and what projected growth it may have within the next couple years. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2024
7 customer experience trends to know in 2024
Customer experience trends like AI, customer data management and loyalty programs can all help organizations ensure they can attract and keep customers. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jan 2024
Top 10 business process management certifications for 2024
These BPM certifications can help you gain the specialized knowledge you need to perform your job better. Get all the details to help you advance your career. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jan 2024
9 secure email gateway options for 2024
Finding the best email security gateway is vital to protect companies from cyber attacks. Here's a look at some current market leaders and their standout features. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2024
Top 15 email security best practices for 2024
Attackers exploit email every day to break into corporate networks, but the risk can be reduced by adhering to these 15 email security best practices. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jan 2024
10 content collaboration platforms for enterprises in 2024
Organizations must stay organized to boost efficiency. Content collaboration platforms can help, but business leaders must choose carefully to find one that best fits their needs. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2024
11 must-read digital transformation books in 2024
Digital transformation is crucial for businesses wanting to keep up with technological growth. Start your digital transformation journey with this list of essential books for 2024. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2024
4 tips to find cyber insurance coverage in 2024
The cyber insurance industry is settling down but isn't without challenges. Read up on cyber insurance in 2024 and how to get the most from your organization's coverage this year. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2024
Enterprise cybersecurity hygiene checklist for 2024
Enterprise cybersecurity hygiene must be a shared responsibility between employees and employers. Learn how both can get the job done with this checklist. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2024
Top metaverse investors and how to start investing
Would-be metaverse investors have many ways to get in on the action. Read our coverage of the metaverse's top investors, direct investing opportunities and investment risks. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2024
10 must-have cybersecurity skills for career success in 2024
Looking to advance your cybersecurity career? Here are the skills you'll need to win that CISO job, land a gig as a threat hunter and snag other security positions in high demand. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2024
4 NAS devices for enterprises in 2024 and buying factors
If you're considering a NAS device for your organization, discover the factors to evaluate and some vendor offerings to add to your NAS shopping list. Continue Reading