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How quantum computing can improve supply chains

Quantum's ability to model and analyze complex scenarios is tailor-made for tasks like route optimization and inventory management. Apps exist, but wide availability is years away.

By Mary Pratt • April 17, 2025

What is a SWOT analysis? Definition, examples and how to

SWOT analysis is a framework for identifying and analyzing an organization's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.

By Alexander Gillis, Mary Pratt, Stephen Bigelow • April 17, 2025

What is quantum error correction?

Quantum error correction detects and fixes fragile qubit errors caused by interference and decoherence, enabling fault-tolerant, reliable and scalable quantum computing systems.

By Stephen Bigelow • April 17, 2025

The potential business opportunities in quantum computing

Optimization use cases in areas like supply chain, resource allocation, routing and production scheduling are leading the near-term commercial application of quantum computing.

By Beth Stackpole • April 17, 2025

10 online digital transformation certifications and courses

Whether you're an aspiring IT pro or an experienced business leader, these digital transformation certificates offer an opportunity to gain valuable skills.

By Mary Pratt, Linda Tucci, Gabriella Frick • April 17, 2025

What is a quantum logic gate?

A quantum logic gate is a basic quantum device that operates on a small number of quantum bits or qubits.

By Stephen Bigelow • April 15, 2025

Global leaders reckon with U.S. tariffs

The Trump administration says it is using tariffs to renegotiate trade deals, stop illegal drug crossings into the U.S. and boost domestic manufacturing.

By Makenzie Holland • April 15, 2025

Quantum AI: Explaining how it will impact the business world

Quantum computers could boost AI with faster training on big data and better problem-solving abilities. But combining the two in practical business applications could take years.

By Venus Kohli • April 15, 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.

By Emily McLaughlin • April 14, 2025

What is a project charter? Definition and examples

A project charter is a formal short document stating that a project exists and providing project managers with written authority to begin work.

By Alexander Gillis • April 14, 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.

By Nick Barney, Mary Pratt, Ben Cole • April 14, 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.

By John Moore • April 11, 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.

By Alexander Gillis, Katie Terrell Hanna, Kassidy Kelley • April 11, 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.

By Makenzie Holland • April 10, 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.

By Linda Tucci • April 10, 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.

By Mary Pratt • April 10, 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.

By Makenzie Holland • April 9, 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.

By Ben Lutkevich • April 9, 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.

By Ana Salom-Boira • April 9, 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.

By Michael Nadeau • April 9, 2025

What is sustainability risk management (SRM)?

Sustainability risk management (SRM) is a business strategy that aligns profit goals with a company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies.

By Robert Sheldon • April 8, 2025

What is a key risk indicator (KRI) and why is it important?

A key risk indicator (KRI) is a metric for measuring the likelihood that the combined probability of an event and its consequences will exceed the organization's risk appetite.

By Paul Kirvan , Linda Tucci • April 8, 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.

By Jacob Roundy • April 7, 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.

By Mary Pratt • April 4, 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.

By Makenzie Holland • April 3, 2025