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Quiet cracking: The workplace trend employers can't ignore
Quiet cracking silently damages workplace productivity as employees disengage. This trend costs businesses through turnover, lost innovation and lack of productivity.

GenAI search vs. traditional search engines: How they differ
Search engines are the original way to browse the internet. GenAI search is a new method to explore and get answers to queries. Learn how it compares to traditional searches.
67 trending HR buzzwords
HR buzzwords -- such as quiet quitting, ghost jobs and industry hopping -- are all over social media. People are turning to social media to discuss their thoughts on the workplace.
Mastering AI search optimization: Key trends and strategies
As AI transforms search, brands must master both GEO and SEO to maintain visibility across evolving digital landscapes.
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What is risk management? Importance, benefits and guide
Risk management is the process of identifying, assessing and controlling threats to an organization's capital, operations and financial performance.
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Enterprise cybersecurity: A strategic guide for CISOs
CISOs and others responsible for safeguarding an organization's systems, networks and data need to manage day-to-day threats while also planning strategically for what's ahead.
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AI in healthcare: A guide to improving patient care with AI
AI is permeating critical healthcare practices, from interpreting mammograms to discovering life-saving drugs, while surgically transforming hospital workflows.
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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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What is the three lines model and what is its purpose?
The three lines model is a risk management approach to help organizations identify and manage risks effectively by creating three distinct lines of defense. See More.
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Tech News
Omada Health revenue jumps 49% year-over-year post-IPO
The virtual chronic care provider reported strong financial results in Q2 2025, including sizeable revenue and membership growth, and a strong IPO ...
Black Hat news: Exposed vaults, firmware flaws, AI hacks
Check out the latest security news from the Informa TechTarget team.
OpenAI's GPT-5 is out: Where it shines, and where it doesn't
Experts say it's an incremental release but shows some strengths that might interest enterprises.
Trump's pharma import tariffs threaten drug pricing, generics
Trump's plan to raise pharma import tariffs up to 250% could drastically increase drug prices, eliminate access to affordable generics and limit R&D ...