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The role of technology in shaping consumer behavior
Technology has fundamentally changed how consumers research and buy products. Businesses must adapt their strategies to meet evolving digital expectations and behaviors.

Cryptocurrency ETFs explained
Cryptocurrency evolved from a fiat alternative to speculative investment after the SEC's approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs. Discover ETF types, pros, cons and investor alternatives.
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.
Why is cryptocurrency rising and bitcoin at an all-time high?
Bitcoin was worth $45,000 USD at the beginning of 2024. By July 2025, it reached an all-time high of $120,000 USD. Keep reading to see what is driving cryptocurrency optimism.
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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 a distributed database?
A distributed database is a database that consists of two or more files located in different sites on the same or different networks. See More.
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Federal research funding cuts could slow tech innovation
With massive funding cuts proposed at both federal research agencies and U.S. universities, U.S. R&D investment is poised to fall behind China and ...
Intuit's Ashok Srivastava, on AI agents' new frontier
Intuit's chief AI and data officer offers a peek behind the scenes of his company's AI agent development and its next phase of advancement.
FuriosaAI to fuel LG Exaone LLM: Is it a challenge to Nvidia?
The South Korean semiconductor startup scored LG as its first major customer, as companies compete to take advantage of the AI boom.
Humana to reduce prior authorizations for outpatient services
Humana will eliminate a third of prior authorizations for outpatient services by 2026 and publicly report its prior authorization metrics in an ...