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Feature
18 Sep 2026
AI extinction: What IT leaders need to know -- and do -- now
AI extinction concerns are growing among experts, but for enterprises, the focus should be on governance, accountability and risk management to prevent operational failures. Continue Reading
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Opinion
18 Sep 2026
AI ate the first rung of the technology career ladder
As AI automates routine tasks in tech careers, it could deprive junior professionals of learning opportunities. And it may create a workforce that lacks experience and expertise. Continue Reading
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Definition
14 Apr 2025
What is Lean management?
Lean management is an approach to managing an organization that supports the concept of continuous improvement, a long-term approach to work that systematically seeks to achieve small, incremental changes in processes to improve efficiency and quality. Continue Reading
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Definition
14 Apr 2025
What is e-business?
E-business (electronic business) is the conduct of online business processes on the web, internet, extranet or a combination thereof. Continue Reading
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News
11 Apr 2025
DARPA quantum computing benchmark test seeks 'utility scale'
DARPA aims to evaluate up to 20 vendors -- from startups to large tech companies -- using a benchmarking framework that spans multiple types of quantum computing. Continue Reading
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Definition
11 Apr 2025
What is a chief technology officer (CTO)?
A chief technology officer (CTO) is a high-level executive who is responsible for overseeing an organization's strategic use of IT. Continue Reading
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News
10 Apr 2025
Antitrust fix elusive as Google set to face remedies trial
Divesting Chrome, ending search engine agreements and increasing data access are some of the remedies proposed by the Justice Department to fix Google's monopoly in online search. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Apr 2025
What is digital disruption?
Digital disruption is the change that occurs when new digital technologies and business models affect the value proposition of existing goods and services. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Apr 2025
What are soft skills?
Soft skills are personal attributes that support situational awareness and enhance an individual's ability to get a job done. Continue Reading
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News
09 Apr 2025
Trump puts stamp on CHIPS Act deals with new office
President Donald Trump tasks a new U.S. Investment Accelerator office with managing the CHIPS Program Office and reducing businesses' regulatory burdens. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Apr 2025
CIO priorities 2025: Mastering AI and securing the future
What are the CIO priorities for 2025? This article summarizes expert guidance from the CIO Summit on mastering AI ROI, cybersecurity, talent, and ethics for IT success. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Apr 2025
What is outsourcing?
Outsourcing is a business practice in which a company hires a third party to perform tasks, handle operations or provide services for the company. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Apr 2025
Quantum-resistant algorithms: Why they matter
Quantum-resistant algorithms play a crucial role in post-quantum cryptography, which protects against threats on digital signatures and current encryption methods. Continue Reading
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Definition
07 Apr 2025
What is quantum as a service? Definition and top providers
Quantum as a service (QaaS), or quantum computing as a service, is a cloud-based way for organizations to access quantum computing technologies and capabilities more affordably through a third-party provider. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Apr 2025
Quantum computing in finance: Key use cases
The financial services industry could soon use quantum for portfolio management, fraud detection and other complex processes. But the list of hurdles to overcome is long. Continue Reading
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News
03 Apr 2025
Trump aims to consolidate federal IT contracts
Moving billions of dollars' worth of contracts into the General Services Administration could create workload challenges as the federal agency navigates staffing cuts. Continue Reading
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News
02 Apr 2025
U.S. levies tariffs in onshoring bid, hiking tech costs
Newly implemented tariffs mean businesses will face added costs and trade complexities as the Trump administration pushes for companies to manufacture onshore. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Apr 2025
Top benefits and advantages of quantum computing
While 'quantum advantage' is still a few years away, the technology has clear benefits for certain classes of computation problems. Here are four important types named by experts. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Mar 2025
How quantum cybersecurity changes the way you protect data
Here's a full guide to the threats quantum computers pose to today's encryption algorithms -- and how to prepare now to become "crypto-agile" enough to stay ahead of bad actors. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Mar 2025
What are the 4 different types of blockchain technology?
Each blockchain network has distinct pluses and minuses that largely drive its ideal uses. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Mar 2025
The 6 different types of quantum computing technology
Technology providers offer several paths to the promised land of quantum advantage, but customers must navigate the engineering tradeoffs among the varied types of qubits. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Mar 2025
The future of quantum computing: Near- and long-term outlook
Companies are already solving optimization problems, using quantum to improve traditional programs and planning for post-quantum cryptography. But big technical challenges remain. Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2025
Congress weighs changes to regulatory agency CFPB
Congress is taking a second look at federal agencies like the CFPB and considering reforms to ease regulatory and compliance burdens for businesses. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Mar 2025
5 steps to design an effective AI pilot project
Getting employee feedback on new technology can help mitigate risks before deployment. Learn key steps to follow when implementing an AI pilot project. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Mar 2025
How can quantum computers be used in healthcare?
Commercial products are few, and wide availability is probably a few years away, but lab research and prototypes show progress in drug design, medical imaging and genetic modeling. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Mar 2025
When will quantum computing be available? It depends
Quantum computing availability timelines depend on who is measuring and how they interpret 'availability.' Varied definitions make for a complex market. Continue Reading
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News
19 Mar 2025
FTC commissioners fired as federal agencies face reckoning
The FTC, IRS and other federal agencies providing business oversight face policy shifts and restructuring measures under President Donald Trump's administration. Continue Reading
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News
18 Mar 2025
As lawsuits pile up, Section 230 shields digital platforms
Section 230 immunity and First Amendment rights create a staggering challenge for legal teams looking to hold social media platforms accountable for alleged harms. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Mar 2025
Quantum computer vs. supercomputer: Key differences
Quantum computers could someday outperform supercomputers by orders of magnitude. Compare speeds, capabilities and specialties, and get a look into a future that combines the two. Continue Reading
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Definition
13 Mar 2025
What is ICT (information and communications technology)?
ICT (information and communications technology) is the infrastructure and components that enable modern computing. Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2025
Intel appoints ex-Cadence CEO amid turnaround struggles
Intel appoints chip industry veteran Lip-Bu Tan as the next CEO responsible for revitalizing the struggling chipmaker and transforming it into a contract manufacturer. Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2025
Trump tariffs raise USMCA trade agreement questions
Imposing large tariffs on U.S. allies in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement could be a boon for China. Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2025
New FTC rules unlikely with limited funds, policy shifts
Amid resource limitations and changes at the federal level, the FTC will be cautious in its approach to bringing cases and making other significant changes. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 Mar 2025
What is emotional intelligence (EI)?
Emotional intelligence (EI) is the area of cognitive ability that facilitates interpersonal behavior. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Mar 2025
An essential guide to 6 IT executive roles
These six C-suite roles play a crucial role in managing enterprise IT and driving organizational growth. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Feb 2025
Enterprise AI strategy surges in importance for IT buyers
Organizations have sharply elevated the business importance of AI and machine learning technologies, according to Informa TechTarget's survey on 2025 IT spending plans. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Feb 2025
CTO vs. CIO vs. CISO: Learn how these roles differ
Explore who oversees what in enterprise IT. Continue Reading
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News
13 Feb 2025
Aggressive deregulation creates risky business environment
Through DOGE, President Donald Trump is cutting work and funding to federal agencies to overhaul business rules and regulations in the U.S. Continue Reading
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Definition
12 Feb 2025
What are agreed-upon procedures (AUPs)?
Agreed-upon procedures are a standard a company or client outlines in an engagement letter or other written agreement when it hires an external party to perform an audit on a specific test or business process. Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2025
CEO testifies on federal agencies as lawmakers clash on Musk
Axon Enterprise CEO Rick Smith testified that federal agencies like the FTC engage in regulatory overreach, and that their power should receive more oversight. Continue Reading
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Definition
07 Feb 2025
What is cognitive automation?
Cognitive automation describes diverse ways of combining artificial intelligence (AI) and process automation capabilities to improve business outcomes. Continue Reading
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News
07 Feb 2025
DeepSeek, data privacy on lawmakers' radar
U.S. lawmakers are taking steps to ban DeepSeek from government devices, which should signal to enterprises the inherent risks of using the service. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Feb 2025
RFI vs. RFP vs. RFQ: How they differ and which is best for you
RFIs, RFPs and RFQs all help software buying teams gather different information, and teams usually only send out one or two. Learn more about when to send out each document. Continue Reading
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Definition
06 Feb 2025
What is an IT project manager?
An IT project manager is a professional charged with overseeing the process of planning, executing and delegating responsibilities around an organization's information technology (IT) pursuits and goals. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 Feb 2025
What is a cyberthreat hunter (cybersecurity threat analyst)?
A cyberthreat hunter, also called a cybersecurity threat analyst, proactively identifies security incidents that might go undetected using automated security tools such as malware detectors and firewalls. Continue Reading
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News
04 Feb 2025
U.S. tariffs could stymie executives' product decisions
As trade tensions escalate, business leaders will be faced with tough decisions about product sourcing moving forward. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Feb 2025
The importance of diversity in tech teams
Diversity is key to driving organizational success, yet DEI initiatives have become a controversial topic. Learn how diversity in tech teams can help companies in a myriad of ways. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2025
Businesses need to prepare as EU AI Act enforcement begins
The EU AI Act's Sunday enforcement deadline will be a test for EU enforcers as they begin assessing companies for compliance. Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2025
U.S. freeze on foreign aid may give China a leg up
As the U.S. steps back on foreign aid, experts worry China may step in to fill the void. Continue Reading
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Definition
30 Jan 2025
What is blockchain? Definition, examples and how it works
Blockchain is a distributed ledger technology (DLT) that's shared across a network of computers to keep a digital record of transactions. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2025
OMB memo creates confusion for federal IT contractors
Mass confusion caused by an Office of Management and Budget memo to freeze federal agency spending has federal IT contractors on edge. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Jan 2025
What is nearshore outsourcing and how does it work?
Nearshore outsourcing is the practice of getting work done or services performed by people in neighboring countries rather than an organization's own country. Continue Reading
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Definition
28 Jan 2025
What is the Semantic Web? Definition, history and timeline
The Semantic Web is a vision for linking data across webpages, applications and files. Continue Reading
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Definition
27 Jan 2025
What are knowledge-based systems (KBSes)?
Knowledge-based systems (KBSes) are computer programs that use a centralized repository of data known as a knowledge base to provide problem-solving. Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2025
Gartner tech spending forecast tempered by price hikes
The global IT market is projected to grow 9.8% in 2025, but an expected increase in the prices of vendor products and services will eat into CIOs' tech budgets. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2025
Trump takes issue with EU actions against U.S. big tech
President Donald Trump spoke against significant EU fines on big tech companies and said the U.S. has some 'very big complaints with the EU.' Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2025
Venture capital ties could shift U.S. government policies
President Donald Trump's administration includes several former venture capitalists who will help shape U.S. policies, including AI and cryptocurrency czar David Sacks. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Jan 2025
What are metered services and how do they work?
Metered services (also called pay-per-use and consumption-based pricing) are any type of payment structure in which a customer has access to potentially unlimited resources but only pays for what they use. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jan 2025
U.S. TikTok ban will affect small businesses
The Supreme Court upholds the U.S. TikTok ban, which means businesses that have used the app to reach and grow audiences will no longer be able to do so. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Jan 2025
10 trends shaping the future of BPM in 2025
Business process management is evolving rapidly as advanced automation, software integration, process simulation and generative AI redefine the way business processes are managed. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jan 2025
Trump's tech policy appointments ready to unleash AI
President-elect Donald Trump's tech policy team at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy will strongly influence the administration's direction on AI. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jan 2025
Biden's AI diffusion rule met with heavy backlash
A newly proposed rule from the Biden administration targeting AI and chip exports has been met with intense criticism. Continue Reading
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Definition
13 Jan 2025
What is Reddit? How it works, history and pros and cons
Reddit is a social media platform and forum-style website where content is socially curated and promoted by site members through voting. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jan 2025
As he exits, Biden awards over $33B in CHIPS Act funding
The CHIPS and Science Act promises to boost U.S. semiconductor production and has ultimately spurred companies like Intel, TSMC and Samsung to bolster U.S. investments. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Jan 2025
Top Web 3.0 trends and predictions for 2025 and beyond
The next-generation internet is taking longer than expected. But blockchain improvements and a favorable regulatory climate for cryptocurrency are positives for the coming year. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Jan 2025
Key technical debt reduction strategies CTOs can use
Suboptimal software fixes cost time and money as well as strain departments throughout the organization. Here's how to develop software the right way. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Jan 2025
What is the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)?
The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLB Act or GLBA), also known as the Financial Modernization Act of 1999, is a federal law enacted in the United States to control the ways financial institutions deal with the private information of individuals. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Jan 2025
What is a CVO (chief visionary officer)?
The CVO (chief visionary officer) is a newer C-suite title where the holder is expected to have a broad and comprehensive knowledge of all matters related to the business of the organization, as well as the vision required to steer its course into the future. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Jan 2025
Top 7 CIO challenges in 2025 and how to handle them
AI colors nearly all the top CIO concerns for 2025. When they are not deploying AI, they'll be tidying data to fuel AI projects and balancing AI against digital transformation. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Jan 2025
Top 5 digital transformation trends of 2025
IT leaders can expect AI to occupy the transformation driver's seat as the technology moves into production and embeds itself in enterprise workflows. Continue Reading
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Definition
30 Dec 2024
What is a balanced scorecard and how does the methodology work?
The balanced scorecard is a management system aimed at translating an organization's strategic goals into a set of organizational performance objectives that, in turn, are measured, monitored, and changed, if necessary, to ensure that organizational goals are met. Continue Reading
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Definition
27 Dec 2024
What is Six Sigma and how does it work?
Six Sigma is a business methodology for quality improvement that measures how many defects there are in a current process and seeks to systematically eliminate them. Continue Reading
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Definition
26 Dec 2024
What is synthetic data? Examples, use cases and benefits
Synthetic data is information that's artificially manufactured rather than generated by real-world events. Continue Reading
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News
23 Dec 2024
Biden leaves mark on four technology regulation areas
Looking back on the last four years shows how aggressive the FTC and DOJ were on M&A activity. That might be a hallmark of the Biden regulation era. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Dec 2024
9 must-read digital transformation books in 2025
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 2025. Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2024
Congress weighs Trump's approach to antitrust enforcement
Under the incoming Trump administration, antitrust enforcement might shift to one agency in a move some believe will streamline cases and improve efficiency. Continue Reading
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News
18 Dec 2024
U.S. approach to misinformation, AI will shift under Trump
President-elect Donald Trump has been vocal in his criticisms of big tech's content censorship power and President Joe Biden's executive order on AI. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Dec 2024
11 pros and cons of a technology pilot
Internal tech procurement can be a risky undertaking. Tech pilot programs can potentially reduce some of that risk, but IT leaders should understand the disadvantages as well. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Dec 2024
What is incremental innovation?
Incremental innovation is a series of small improvements or upgrades made to a company's existing products, services, processes or methods. Continue Reading
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News
06 Dec 2024
Trump appointments show potential for U.S.-China relations
Apart from President-elect Donald Trump's promise to take a strong stance on goods imported from China, collaboration might be possible in some areas of technology. Continue Reading
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News
05 Dec 2024
Experts urge DOGE to prioritize tech over agency cuts
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy want to 'delete' federal agencies. However, some hope the duo will turn their focus to improving outdated processes to better serve U.S. citizens. Continue Reading
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News
02 Dec 2024
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger out; board searches for new CEO
Gelsinger's turnaround plans -- including layoffs, restructuring and foundries -- weren't enough to pull the company out of trouble. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Dec 2024
What is transformational leadership?
Transformational leadership is a leadership style that focuses on inspiring and motivating employees to innovate and find new ways to drive the organization's success. Continue Reading
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News
02 Dec 2024
Editor's Note: Expansion means broader expert coverage for you
Starting today, the new Informa TechTarget will double editorial coverage, broaden topics covered, deliver deeper expert insights to tech content consumers. Continue Reading
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News
26 Nov 2024
CHIPS and Science Act funds TSMC, Intel projects
President Joe Biden finalized CHIPS and Science Act funding for TSMC and Intel, although at a lesser amount for Intel than its preliminary agreement. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Nov 2024
How to create an IT succession plan for key tech roles
IT departments should view succession planning as an ongoing component of their strategy rather than an afterthought. Our free template can help you maximize success. Continue Reading
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News
21 Nov 2024
DOJ's push to break up Google faces tough odds
The Department of Justice wants Google to sell its Chrome browser and possibly even Android, in a move that some view as extreme and aggressive. Continue Reading
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News
20 Nov 2024
Elon Musk, big tech ties to China raise security concerns
A U.S. senator warns U.S. tech companies that deep ties to China pose national security risks as cyberattacks rise. Time to choose a side, experts say. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Nov 2024
Best project portfolio management software and tools in 2025
Project portfolio management software and tools in 2025 promote strategic management of projects and agile tactics. Read our PPM list for guidance on which tools do what. Continue Reading
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News
15 Nov 2024
Google breakup likely off the table under Trump
Donald Trump might not want to break up Google, but history suggests he won't slow antitrust enforcement efforts against bad actors. Continue Reading
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News
14 Nov 2024
Trump's Department of Government Efficiency will face issues
Big political and bureaucratic obstacles await Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, who will lead the department with the goal of slashing spending and stripping regulations. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Nov 2024
How to run a successful IT pilot program
IT pilot programs are a crucial yet frequently overlooked step in internal tech procurement. Learn how to maximize these programs to gain a competitive edge. Continue Reading
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Definition
08 Nov 2024
What is qualitative data?
Qualitative data is descriptive information that focuses on concepts and characteristics, rather than numbers and statistics. Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2024
Trump plans to repeal Biden order, limit AI regulation
Donald Trump might want less regulation, but he has close ties to tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, who has supported AI regulation, including California's AI safety bill. Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2024
Tech industry will see less regulation under Trump
President-elect Donald Trump will likely repeal President Joe Biden's AI executive order and introduce new tariffs that could create problems for companies and consumers. Continue Reading
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News
06 Nov 2024
TechTarget editorial advisory boards
Input from industry experts and thought leaders on different topic areas help shape TechTarget's editorial coverage of the topics important to our readers. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Nov 2024
Measuring AI becomes key pursuit as enterprises seek ROI
Grammarly and Kroger identify impactful and extensible AI use cases amid a broader struggle among enterprises to find a way out of 'pilot purgatory' on AI initiatives. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Oct 2024
Voter's guide to the 2024 U.S. election and tech policy
A breakdown of where U.S. presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump stand on 16 tech issues. Continue Reading
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News
31 Oct 2024
Harris, Trump economics differ on new tariffs, higher taxes
Regardless, businesses will feel the effects of the economic proposals from the two leading U.S. presidential candidates. Continue Reading
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News
24 Oct 2024
Growing AI energy use, tech workloads constrain IT
Speakers at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2024 warned of rising energy use and cost. Workarounds include acceleration; microgrids; and, eventually, emerging technologies. Continue Reading
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News
23 Oct 2024
Agentic AI sparks need for more orchestration, oversight
Orchestration all the way down: Experts say multiple levels of autonomous coordination and oversight will guide the near- and mid-term evolution of AI and computing. Continue Reading
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News
22 Oct 2024
Disinformation campaigns pose risk to enterprise businesses
Spotting and stopping disinformation campaigns often involve multiple entities within an enterprise business, including security, marketing and social media teams. Continue Reading