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AI engineers: What they do and how to become one
Learn what it takes to launch a rewarding career as an AI engineer, including required skills, responsibilities, qualifications, educational opportunities and top salaries.
Google antitrust case explained: What's next?
A U.S. judge ruled Google violated antitrust laws with an illegal monopoly over online searches -- a landmark decision with major implications for Big Tech and consumer choices.
FTX scam explained: Everything you need to know
Cryptocurrency values rose in 2021 but started to decline in 2022, causing some exchange platforms to fold. FTX appeared to stay strong -- until news broke of an elaborate scam.
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The DOJ has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Visa, alleging it has unlawfully monopolized the U.S. debit card market, limiting competition and charging exorbitant fees.
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CrowdStrike outage explained: What caused it and what’s next
A CrowdStrike update caused a massive IT outage, crashing millions of Windows systems. Critical services and business operations were disrupted, revealing tech reliance risks.
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What is threat detection and response (TDR)? Complete guide
Threat detection and response (TDR) is the process of recognizing potential cyberthreats and reacting to them before harm can be done to an organization.
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ESG strategy and management: A guide for businesses
ESG initiatives can help boost business success. This guide takes an in-depth look at creating and managing an ESG strategy to benefit a company and its various stakeholders.
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The ultimate guide to contact center modernization
Advanced technologies, omnichannel support, agent performance, data security and ROI are keys to modernizing contact centers, but AI integration and customer personalization dominate.
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What is patch management? Lifecycle, benefits and best practices
Patch management is the subset of systems management that involves identifying, acquiring, testing and installing patches, or code changes, that are intended to fix bugs, close security holes or add features.
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What is a cloud database? An in-depth cloud DBMS guide
A cloud database is an organized and managed collection of data in an IT system that resides on a public, private or hybrid cloud computing platform.
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Hurricane Milton makes a case for remote work
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Hurricane Milton makes a case for remote work
Hurricane Militon and other powerful storms are a test of business resilience. One way to ensure continuing operations is to have the systems in ...