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What is rainbow hushing? Everything you need to know
Businesses use rainbow hushing to quietly reduce their commitments to the LGBTQ+ community, to avoid public scrutiny and backlash.

9 essential social media guidelines for employees
Social media posts can go viral in seconds. Some guidelines can help both employees and companies understand online expectations.
22 free cybersecurity tools you should know about
Cybersecurity products can get pricy, but there are many excellent open source tools to help secure your systems and data. Here's a list of some of the most popular.
TikTok bans explained: Everything you need to know
The United States government takes aim at the viral video sharing application TikTok.
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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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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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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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What is a virtual CISO (vCISO)? Does your business need one?
The virtual chief information security officer is a C-suite-level security professional or service provider who offers CISO-level expertise on a part-time, remote or contractual basis. See More.
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Google settlement may affect DOJ antitrust remedies
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Confluent platform update targets performance, simplicity
The vendor's latest release replaces its coordinating technology to make its tools easier to use and updates its Control Center for more efficient ...
HPE Alletra modernizes IT at Australian cancer research firm
Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute in Melbourne leans on HPE Alletra storage and servers to modernize infrastructure and look to a private ...
Gen AI company Abridge raises $300M, targets revenue cycle
The rapidly growing healthcare AI start-up Abridge raised more funding to expand its generative AI for clinical documentation to revenue cycle ...