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CrowdStrike outage explained: What caused it and what’s next
A CrowdStrike update caused a massive IT outage, crashing millions of Windows systems. Critical services and business operations were disrupted, revealing tech reliance risks.
Tech sector layoffs explained: What you need to know
Large tech layoffs continue through 2024 with headlines showing thousands of people losing their jobs. Here is why the economy, interest rates and pandemic hiring are to blame.
Essential business intelligence skills for BI analysts
Business intelligence analysts need various skills to succeed in the job. Here are nine key skills plus info on the responsibilities of BI analysts and current salaries.
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CrowdStrike outage explained: What caused it and what’s next
A CrowdStrike update caused a massive IT outage, crashing millions of Windows systems. Critical services and business operations were disrupted, revealing tech reliance risks.
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What is threat detection and response (TDR)? Complete guide
Threat detection and response (TDR) is the process of recognizing potential cyberthreats and reacting to them before harm can be done to an organization.
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ESG strategy and management: A guide for businesses
ESG initiatives can help boost business success. This guide takes an in-depth look at creating and managing an ESG strategy to benefit a company and its various stakeholders.
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The ultimate guide to contact center modernization
Advanced technologies, omnichannel support, agent performance, data security and ROI are keys to modernizing contact centers, but AI integration and customer personalization dominate.
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What is patch management? Lifecycle, benefits and best practices
Patch management is the subset of systems management that involves identifying, acquiring, testing and installing patches, or code changes, that are intended to fix bugs, close security holes or add features.
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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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IFS exec: Moving to cloud creates sustainability benefits
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Informatica launches blueprints for developing generative AI
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Microsoft puts light on veteran hiring amid DEI backlash
The political and legal backlash over diversity and inclusion efforts isn't stopping Microsoft from expanding the scope of its diversity reporting.
TreeHouse Foods expands recall of waffles, pancakes
TreeHouse Foods expands its recall of waffles and pancakes from major retailers, like Walmart, Target, Aldi, Dollar General, Kroger, Publix, Whole ...