One of the more common and cost-effective data storage solutions for both large and small business enterprises is network attached storage (NAS). With a NAS system deployed, a business can provide fast, efficient, and inexpensive file-level storage at the local network level for several use cases including team collaboration and data backup. NAS systems can ...

From driverless trucks and delivery vehicles to drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVS)–many businesses are considering or already incorporate autonomous transportation technology in their enterprises. To better understand just how autonomous vehicles impact–or will impact–the enterprise was the topic of a TechRepublic Premium’s survey. The survey asked the following questions: How do you think autonomous ...

It does not matter whether your organization is a huge multinational business enterprise or a one-person operation, at some point your computer networks and systems will be attacked by someone with criminal intent. Cybersecurity attacks, in all their various forms, are inevitable and relentless. According to studies released in support of October 2019’s 16th Annual ...

Mixed Reality–the marriage of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) offers a slew of benefits for businesses including employee education and training, computer modeling, and simulations, to name a few. Are businesses embracing this new wave technology? A recent TechRepublic Premium survey wanted to find out. The survey asked the following questions: Have you ...

Companies increasingly respond to new business conditions with their technology spends, and nowhere is this more apparent than in their IT budgets. Where exactly businesses plan to spend their tech dollars was the topic of a recent TechRepublic Premium survey. The survey asked the following questions: How much do you anticipate your organization’s fiscal or ...

When deploying new computers, using a simple checklist can ensure critical migration steps are not overlooked. Whether migrating Windows machines, from one Mac to another, or even between platforms, leveraging a checklist helps both users and technicians ensure the new system works as required. What specific elements should such migrations track? This is where a ...

In June 2018, the state of California passed the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which is a major privacy bill that will reshape how the Silicon Valley does business. It means that companies will face the country’s toughest privacy requirements and will have to change how they collect and sell personal data from consumers. This ...

Patching of operating systems, applications and devices is not usually ranked as a favorite endeavor of IT professionals, but it’s a critical pro-cess to ensure secure company operations as well as to reduce downtime and technical support headaches. A comprehensive patching strategy is a must in order to reap the benefits, however a willy-nilly approach ...

As the saying goes, a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. This applies more than ever to cybersecurity implementations designed to protect organizations from malicious attacks, intruders and vulnerabilities. While security principles should apply throughout the organization, locking down the perimeter and ensuring only necessary connections get through is an especially critical ...

There exists no shortage of cloud solutions. The industry cloud, which focuses on vertical industries, continues to grow in popularity with businesses. Why are businesses embracing these customized industry cloud services? A recent TechRepublic Premium wanted to find out. The survey asked the following questions: When do you plan to adopt industry cloud services? Why ...