Employees part ways with organizations for a variety of reasons. Some of these reasons are simple: finding a job elsewhere, taking time off to spend with the family or relocating to a different state. But some separations are more complex: a layoff due to company difficulties or reorganization, position elimination during a merger or termination ...

Virtual reality is an artificial environment created with computer hardware and software and presented to the user in such a way that it appears and feels like a real environment. If you’re uncertain about what VR all means, this glossary from TechRepublic Premium will help your understanding. From the glossary: HAPTICS Haptics is the science ...

A request for proposal is a common method for soliciting vendor quotes and answers about potential product or service offerings. They specifically intend to gather details involving implementation, operations and maintenance. This facilitates the decision-making process, allowing organizations to choose the RFP responses which best suit their needs. This guidebook from TechRepublic Premium offers a ...

Successful IT departments are defined not only by the technology they deploy and manage, but by the skills and capabilities of their people. IT workers must keep up to date with the latest technology trends and evolutions, as well as developing soft skills like project management, presentation and persuasion, and general management. This IT Training ...

Whether you work from home occasionally for your standard full-time salaried job or work from home exclusively as a member of the growing gig economy, establishing a reliable, fast and secure connection to the wider universe of interconnected networks is vital to your success. For home offices, the basic network router is the primary hardware ...

Staying in compliance with software licenses can be quite difficult. End users have a reputation for being cavalier with copying software, while certain software vendors have a tendency to change license terms with minimal advance notice. This policy from TechRepublic Premium provides guidelines for making sure the software on computers and other devices owned by ...

For most modern enterprises, successful competitive analysis and business intelligence depend on collecting and analyzing a lot of data. To turn that data into useful and actionable information for decision-makers, enterprises often use some form of statistical analysis. This list of terms and concepts, from TechRepublic Premium, will help you get a general handle on ...

Virtualization allows for applications, operating systems and networks to be operated in a logical ‘sandbox,’ reducing the need for physical hardware. The host platform for virtualized resources can be located on-premises or provided by a cloud services operator, such as AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud. This policy from TechRepublic Premium provides guidelines for implementing ...

With the growing importance of big data for businesses, the need for database programs that are adaptable and scalable has become a priority. Enter MongoDB, an open-source database program that can accommodate a variety of programming languages. This hiring kit from TechRepublic Premium provides a framework you can use to successfully find the best candidate ...

This policy provides guidelines for the appropriate use of electronic communications. It covers topics such as privacy, confidentiality and security; ensures electronic communications resources are used for appropriate purposes; informs employees regarding the applicability of laws and company policies to electronic communications; and prevents disruptions to and misuse of company electronic communications resources, services and ...