As companies keep transitioning to remote workflows and relying heavily on cloud-based infrastructures, the task required to safeguard their sensitive data also becomes onerous. According to Gartner, cloud computing has matured from a technology disruptor and will be a required component for competitiveness by 2028. However, this shift in the company workflow environment often comes ...
Telecommunications is the real-time transmission of audio and visual information via electromagnetic signals. It encompasses a wide range of communication methods, including the radio, phone, and television, but the modern telecommunications industry focuses predominantly on the internet as the transmission medium for all of the above and much more. While the internet and computer networks ...
While the cybersecurity team plays a critical role in the fight against data breaches, a company’s employees are often the first line of defense (or failure). The numbers back this up: IBM’s 2024 data breach report shows cybersecurity employee training is the second most cost-effective mitigation strategy, reducing the cost of the average data breach ...
According to studies and research from PwC Global, artificial intelligence could contribute up to $15.7 trillion to the global economy in 2030, more than the current output of China and India combined. To reach that level, organizations will have to rely on the skills and expertise of machine learning engineers and AI architects. The position ...
While the standard payroll schedule often suffices, sometimes employees find themselves in an emergency situation where they need an advance on their paycheck before the next upcoming payment date. This is especially likely to occur if your company only issues paychecks once a month, leaving employees to go many weeks in between paychecks. The purpose ...
This policy, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, provides guidelines for the effective and secure configuration and management of web servers. Because there are many types of web servers running on various operating systems, this policy is not intended to serve as a step-by-step technological guide but rather an overall series of platform-independent guidelines. ...
The bread and butter task — server deployments — most managed services providers perform is, unfortunately, also among the most dangerous to client relationships. Deploying new servers and replacing old production servers are especially sensitive responsibilities that technology consultancies commonly complete. Yet, server projects present numerous dangers, as clients’ production environments are dependent upon proper ...
3D game designers leverage their knowledge of modeling, programming and design to turn abstract storylines into playable experiences. This hiring kit, written by Madeline Clarke for TechRepublic Premium, provides a workable framework you can use to find the best 3D game designer for your organization. The kit includes a job description, interview questions and job ...
Whether you’ve been working from home for years or are just getting started, here are some useful tips from TechRepublic Premium to make it a good time for individuals and businesses. Featured text from the guide: EQUIPMENT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Using the right equipment — be it a chair, desk, keyboard or monitor — can ...
To achieve the maximum benefit from IT assets, organizations should ensure the longest possible lifespan for assigned equipment through proper usage support, maintenance and reassignment. These guidelines, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, are founded upon two principles: Asset tracking/management and data management. Featured text from the policy: DATA MANAGEMENT Data often has a ...
Streaming media involves access to audio and video content via the internet. There are many legitimate business reasons to access streamed audio and video files, such as engaging in training, reviewing news or industry-related content and conducting business research. This policy, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, provides guidelines for the appropriate use of ...
Automotive technology is playing a pivotal role in creating a more interconnected world where vehicles can seamlessly communicate with each other, to pedestrians and the infrastructure surrounding it. With matters accelerating in such a fashion, it pays to be in the driving seat when it comes to knowledge about the language of autotech. TechRepublic Premium’s ...
IT pros know all too well that the long hours and deadline-driven stress of the job can take a toll. If left unchecked, excessive stress can lead to burnout. Fortunately, there are some things that you can do to avoid IT burnout. Not all the following suggestions from TechRepublic Premium are going to be practical ...
Every company’s communications needs vary, but specific standard messages are required for most IT operations. Some are “just in time” messages you send when a specific event or situation warrants an email alert or update. Others are regularly scheduled communications that help raise awareness about your technology roadmap, reiterate accepted procedures and best practices, or ...