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Amazon's Project Kuiper vs. Starlink: How do they compare?
Amazon is expanding its horizons as Project Kuiper launched low earth satellites in April 2025. The goal is to bring connectivity to all areas, which is also Starlink's mission.
IoT basics: A guide for beginners
Explore the benefits and challenges of IoT, as well as its consumer, business and industrial applications. Learn how it works, related concepts, history and more in this primer.
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.
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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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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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The New York Times in multiyear licensing deal with Amazon
This is the first licensing agreement the publisher has made with a company in the GenAI era. It is indicative of a trend in media, as many ...
Private practice can’t keep up with current payment rates
A new analysis finds inadequate payment rates were the top motivator for independent physicians to sell their private practices to hospitals, private...
Omada Health launches IPO, aims to raise up to $158M
Omada Health is the latest digital care provider to go public, with plans to offer 7.9 million shares at $18 to $20 a share.
Monte Carlo adds observability for unstructured data
With AI tools requiring large amounts of high-quality input to be accurate, the vendor is making it easier to monitor all types of information as ...