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TikTok bans explained: Everything you need to know
The United States government takes aim at the viral video sharing application TikTok.
Tracking pixel vs. cookie: What's the difference?
While tracking pixels and cookies accomplish similar tasks, they work in different ways. Here's how.
10 notable zombie brands
Remember those nostalgic brands like Sears and Toys R Us? They might not be officially dead as they try to come back to life and become a zombie brand.
Quiet management explained: Everything you need to know
Tired of micromanaging? Quiet management empowers employees with autonomy, boosting productivity and morale. It's a trust-based approach that can work for many teams, but not all.
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What is a cloud database? An in-depth cloud DBMS guide
A cloud database is an organized and managed collection of data in an IT system that resides on a public, private or hybrid cloud computing platform.
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What is IT/OT convergence? Everything you need to know
IT/OT convergence is the integration of information technology (IT) systems with operational technology (OT) systems.
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What is data backup? An in-depth guide
Data backup is the process of copying data in an IT system to another location so it can be recovered if the original data is lost.
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Ultimate guide on enterprise unified communications strategy
When formulating a unified communications strategy, enterprises need to consider several key elements. This step-by-step guide helps businesses plan their UC deployment.
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What is BCDR? Business continuity and disaster recovery guide
Business continuity (BC) and disaster recovery (DR) are closely related practices that support an organization's ability to remain operational after an adverse event.
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What is DevOps? The ultimate guide
The word 'DevOps' is a combination of the terms 'development' and 'operations,' meant to represent a collaborative or shared approach to the tasks performed by a company's application development and IT operations teams.
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US officials optimistic on AI but warn of risks, abuse
Federal government leaders at RSA Conference 2024 touted the benefits of AI pilot programs but also outlined how a variety of threat actors are ...
Slow Ansible Lightspeed adoption might reflect AI qualms
Customers with Ansible Lightspeed in pilots or production remain rare, as concerns about the risks of AI and the need to shore up a solid IT ...
Dell 'security incident' might affect millions
Dell notified customers that a company portal connected to customer data exposed orders, names and addresses, while reports indicate the data is now ...
OpenAI deepfake detector 'belated but welcome'
The GenAI vendor's image-identifying tool has been warmly received, though some say it's belated, with elections around the world this year. The ...