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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 network management?
Network management is a multifaceted discipline that provides network administrators with the tools, protocols and processes to maintain and optimize network operations.
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What is cloud migration? Your guide to moving to the cloud
Cloud migration is the process of moving data, applications or other business elements to a cloud computing environment.
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What is a virtual hard disk (VHD)?
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Past manufacturing disruptions a roadmap for Trump tariffs
Manufacturers that survived COVID-19 disruptions are in good shape for what's to come, but don't expect jobs back in the U.S. anytime soon.
Site Reliability Engineers weigh MLOps vs. LLMOps
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AI model race heats up with OpenAI, Google, DeepSeek releases
The GenAI race intensifies with rapid model releases from LLM players, but enterprises are less focused on incremental upgrades and more interested ...
OCR begins reviewing proposed HIPAA Security Rule comments
Reading the thousands of comments on the proposed HIPAA Security Rule updates and reviving the HIPAA audit program are some of OCR's current ...