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The history of semiconductors and the chip-making industry
Semiconductors are the building blocks of modern technology and are essential for innovation in the modern age.
5 social media conferences to attend in 2025
Social media is changing how businesses market products, interact with customers and build awareness. Here are events where businesses can learn to make the most of social media.
Semiconductor chip materials: What and where to source them
Semiconductor chips are predominantly made from silicon, germanium and gallium arsenide. Production is limited and mostly based in China, which could create future supply issues.
How U.S. tariffs are reshaping the tech landscape
The Trump Administration's tariffs levy a minimum 10% tax on global imports, heavily affecting tech industry supply chains.
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What is quantum computing? How it works and examples
Quantum computing is an emerging area of computer science focused on building computers based on the principles of quantum theory to dramatically increase computation speeds.
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What is ransomware? Definition and complete guide
Ransomware is malware that locks and encrypts a victim's data, files, devices or systems, rendering them inaccessible and unusable until the attacker receives a ransom payment.
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What is IT automation? A complete guide for IT teams
IT automation is the use of instructions to create a clear, consistent and repeatable process that replaces an IT professional's manual work in data centers and cloud deployments.
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DeepSeek explained: Everything you need to know
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI firm, is disrupting the industry with its low-cost, open source large language models, challenging U.S. tech giants.
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SAP S/4HANA migration: A definitive guide
Moving a business to S/4HANA comes with major risks, yet it is also a real opportunity for digital transformation. Here's the information and best practices to ensure success.
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Data storage management: What is it and why is it important?
Effective data storage management is more important than ever, as security and regulatory compliance have become even more challenging and complex over time.
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What is AI in networking?
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New remote patient monitoring advocacy group launches
The new Remote Monitoring Leadership Council aims to expand RPM access, adoption and policy through advocacy and data sharing.
Is there implicit bias in patient clinical notes?
Researchers found evidence of implicit bias in clinical notes, particularly with variable use of positive negative language used for patients of ...
Box sets sights on agentic AI for enterprise content
Box previews new AI agents.
Alteryx One launch aims to unify, simplify vendor's platform
The updated version of the data integration vendor's platform aims to make it easier to prepare data for AI and analytics, while new GenAI tools ...