ESG, short for environmental, social. and governance, refers to a constantly evolving set of criteria used by organizations to assess the ESG impact of their business operations, projects, and investments. Maria Carrisa Sanchez, writing for TechRepublic Premium, presents this explanation of ESG, including its evolution, features, examples, benefits, and drawbacks. Featured text from the download: ...

Vast sums are being invested in artificial intelligence. These investments are all over the map. But which are likely to give a fast return? Drew Robb, writing for TechRepublic Premium, answers that question by explaining the current investment trends in AI and where the money is likely to be well spent. Featured text from the ...

Artificial general intelligence, or AGI, is a hypothetical form of AI designed to perform human-level cognitive functions, such as the capacity to self-teach. AGI is regarded as very powerful since it can autonomously solve a wide variety of cognitive tasks, as opposed to weak or narrow AI systems that carry out only particular or specialized ...

We won’t try to argue that metrics are in any way fun to discuss. However, their importance to the health of a company is undeniable. Get the metrics wrong and a company’s full potential will not be realized. Metrics used by companies both large and small can be improved. TechRepublic Premium presents 10 ways to ...

Modern software systems do not work in silos. To attend to different levels of queries from users, they need to connect with various applications, databases, and services. This web of connection is made possible by APIs. Without APIs, developers will be limited in terms of what their applications can do and how they scale. In ...

Generative artificial intelligence refers to deep learning models that can generate content such as images, code, text, and other forms of media. These algorithms are trained to identify patterns using large datasets, enabling them to produce similar output. Maria Carrisa Sanchez, writing for TechRepublic Premium, presents this explanation of generative AI, including its evolution, features, ...

Cyber scams pose a significant threat to organizations of all sizes, regardless of their industry or geographic location. This guide, written by Franklin Okeke for TechRepublic Premium, digs into the nature of these scams while also highlighting the measures organizations can take to shield their employees from becoming victims. Featured text from the download: 11. ...

Agriculture plays an integral role in upholding ecological equilibrium by nurturing plant growth, managing livestock, and safeguarding the welfare of the general population. However, the rapidly increasing demands for agricultural products necessitate breakthroughs beyond traditional processes. Agritech, short for agricultural technology, stands at the forefront of this evolution, spearheading advancements to address global demands without ...

Zero-trust security operates on the fundamental premise that trust should never be assumed, regardless of whether a user or device is inside or outside the corporate network. Franklin Okeke, writing for TechRepublic Premium, explores the benefits of incorporating zero-trust security into your organization’s cybersecurity framework to prevent data breaches and strengthen the protection of your ...

Open source is as much a philosophy as it is a development methodology. Open source code is meant to be shared, improved, and used in whatever way the user wants, marking a departure from traditional software licensing agreements. Open source software is cost-effective and can improve technological agility and scalability. Using open source products also ...