Whether you are a freelancer working out of your bedroom or a Fortune 500 enterprise with 100,000 global employees, there is one common truth — financial transactions must be recorded, stored, and reported. It’s the only way to know for sure just how well and how successful a business operation is performing. Financial accounting is ...

Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that more than one out of five businesses fail within their first year of operation. While the numbers may seem bleak, they paint a cautionary picture of the importance of tactful strategizing when launching a new organization. Entering a suitable field of operation is a critical ...

Most leaders, managers, entrepreneurs, and overachieving types in general have one thing in common: They think they’re right most of the time. We can spend forever trying to figure out why that is, but for now, just assume it comes with the territory. Getting snubbed by a boss or, even worse, a top executive or ...

The capabilities of artificial intelligence applications and modern processors, such as GPUs, are beginning to exceed data center architectures. While the intense power and cooling demands of generative AI are well reported, relatively little has been set about the memory bottleneck that currently pegs AI performance. But that is changing due to memory innovation. AI ...

The highly mobile nature of modern business makes your wireless network’s speed, reliability, and performance critical. Wireless networks are used for much more than just business laptops. They also enable the use of innovative, transformative technologies like the Internet of Things, contactless shopping, and automation. To fully take advantage of wireless technology, businesses need a ...

Regardless of industry or where your business is located, operations and transactions are subject to at least some form of government or professional regulation. That is just a fact of the modern business environment. However, for some businesses, complying with laws and regulations is key to their very existence and factors into every decision. Tracking ...

It’s common for third-party vendors to require access to company systems, resources, or facilities in order to provide service or maintenance, support company functions and personnel, or engage in security or monitoring endeavors. The purpose of this Vendor Access Policy, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, is to establish appropriate guidelines for providing, monitoring, ...

Whether your business is a well-established powerhouse or just barely getting off the ground, you’re going to need a professional, functional, and inviting website. No matter what business you’re in, it’s essential to have at least a minimum presence on the internet. Trying to conduct business without that presence places your organization at a great ...

For many businesses, 5G technology will be the key to unlocking the full potential of the Internet of Things, real-time mobile streaming, autonomous vehicles, immersive virtual reality, and a slew of other technological advances necessary for a mobile, always-connected world. Business enterprises that can apply 5G technology to their products and services early in the ...

Wearable devices are becoming more common as a result of technological advancements and new capabilities. These devices may exist in the form of clothing, watches, or eyewear and can serve as standalone gadgets or may link to another device such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop. This Wearable Device Policy, created by Scott Matteson for ...