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What is a center of excellence (CoE)?

A center of excellence (CoE) is a team of skilled knowledge workers whose mission is to provide the organization they work for with best practices around a particular area of interest.

By Scott Robinson • April 3, 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.

By Makenzie Holland • April 2, 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.

By Beth Stackpole • April 2, 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.

By Michael Nadeau • March 31, 2025

What are the 4 different types of blockchain technology?

Each blockchain network has distinct pluses and minuses that largely drive its ideal uses.

By Guilliean Pacheco, Christine Campbell • March 31, 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.

By John Moore • March 28, 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.

By George Lawton • March 27, 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.

By Makenzie Holland • March 26, 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.

By Eric St-Jean • March 26, 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.

By Nicole Lewis • March 21, 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.

By John Moore • March 21, 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.

By Makenzie Holland • March 19, 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.

By Makenzie Holland • March 18, 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.

By Leah Zitter, Ph.D. • March 17, 2025

What is ICT (information and communications technology)?

ICT (information and communications technology) is the infrastructure and components that enable modern computing.

By Paul Kirvan , Rahul Awati , Mary Pratt • March 13, 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.

By Antone Gonsalves • March 12, 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.

By Makenzie Holland • March 7, 2025

16 top ERM software vendors to consider in 2025

Various software tools can help automate risk management and GRC processes. Here's a look at 16 enterprise risk management vendors and their products.

By George Lawton • March 6, 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.

By Makenzie Holland • March 5, 2025

What is emotional intelligence (EI)?

Emotional intelligence (EI) is the area of cognitive ability that facilitates interpersonal behavior.

By Ben Cole • March 5, 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.

By Mary Pratt • March 4, 2025

What is cost management? Definition, steps and benefits

Cost management is the process of planning and controlling a business budget. A good cost management system helps an organization estimate and allocate its budget.

By Katie Terrell Hanna, Ben Lutkevich • March 4, 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.

By John Moore • Feb. 27, 2025

CTO vs. CIO vs. CISO: Learn how these roles differ

Explore who oversees what in enterprise IT.

By Kevin Beaver • Feb. 25, 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.

By Makenzie Holland • Feb. 13, 2025