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PowerSchool data breach: Explaining how it happened
Hackers are going to school (literally) as the education sector has become an increasingly attractive target for cybercriminals.

The rise of robotaxis
Robotaxis use sensors and AI to navigate without drivers. Despite operating in many cities, they face safety, regulatory and trust issues while promising to change transportation.
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.
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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 cross-docking?
Cross-docking is the practice of unloading goods from inbound delivery vehicles and loading them directly onto outbound vehicles. See More.
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Dell Technologies customers building real-world AI apps
Enterprises and nonprofits at Dell Tech World 2025 are already deploying advanced AI, as Dell Technologies readies a new wave of products to meet ...
Rhode Island publishes RIBridges hack investigation details
The state of Rhode Island announced the results of a CrowdStrike-led analysis of the 2024 RIBridges hack and data breach that affected more than ...
Mistral AI intros Devstral, new coding LLM
The model is aimed at coders. It expands the coding context window and focuses on enhancing current code. The LLM also shows what is possible with ...
Microsoft agent design, Power Apps evolve in sophistication
Microsoft bets big on agents and apps.