The technology of edge computing dates back to the creation of the World Wide Web. In the 1990s, the first content-distributed networks were created, as developers soon realized that bringing data close to online users was the only way to avoid downtime and decrease latency. Today, the concept of edge computing remains the same, but ...
The way software is developed has changed. DevSecOps is transforming the industry by incorporating security from the early stages and automating traditional processes to build better, faster, and more secure software. Ray Fernandez, writing for TechRepublic Premium, presents this DevSecOps glossary to help you navigate the modern world of software development and enhance your understanding. ...
The negative press, coupled with YouTube horror stories, has cemented the Dark Web’s reputation for illicit behavior. Today, the Dark Web is believed to be a platform where cybercriminals sell drugs, weapons, malicious software, and piles of consumer and sensitive corporate data. But is the Dark Web just filled with darkness? Maria Carrisa Sanchez, writing ...
Data integration as a formal practice gained prominence in the late 20th century with the rise of relational databases and the need for a more efficient way to manage and analyze data. It has come a long way from manual processes to highly automated and scalable solutions that meet the ever-increasing data challenges of the ...
All modern enterprises must accept the fact that at some point their systems or networks will very likely experience an unauthorized intrusion of some kind. This is the state of the world’s current security environment and for the most part enterprises, especially well-managed ones, have come to terms with this fate while also doing their ...
SAP developers are currently in high demand. This job description from TechRepublic Premium provides an overview of SAP, and discusses the responsibilities and qualifications that the position requires. From the job description: SAP developers will create, code or maintain all programs run on SAP systems, ensuring that all new SAP programs are integrated with other ...
Personnel screening involves analyzing the background of company applicants to ensure that they are a creditable fit for the role in which they intend to work. The process may entail analysis of criminal records, credit history, employment/academic verifications, job skills and other criteria. This policy from TechRepublic Premium provides a framework for building a screening ...
Employees who work from home often use company-supplied systems and devices, which helps ensure that they have consistent, state-of-the-art equipment to do their work. However, organizations should provide usage guidelines, such as this policy from TechRepublic Premium, covering the responsibilities of IT staff and employees. From the policy: For an organization to properly implement this ...
No matter what business your enterprise is in, developing a better, more complete relationship with your customers will always be beneficial to your bottom line. The cloud-based customer relationship management system offered by Salesforce has emerged as one of the more powerful platforms available in this regard. However, to get the most out of the ...
The business information analyst plays a key role in evaluating and recommending improvements to the company’s IT systems. This job description from TechRepublic Premium outlines the skills, experience and knowledge the position requires. From the job description: Business analysts are employed in a wide variety of industries, such as banking, IT, telecommunications and marketing. They ...
While job positions related to data collection, manipulation and analysis are extremely important to the modern big data business environment, few of those employees could do their jobs, despite their talent level, without a properly running and efficient communications network. The nuts and bolts of configuration and the heavy lifting of management for any business ...
Service level agreements streamline operations and allow both parties to identify a proper framework for ensuring business efficiency and customer satisfaction. Businesses can identify where problems lie if SLAs are not adhered to, then make the necessary decisions to find additional budget funding, impose penalties or seek alternate providers and staff. This policy from TechRepublic ...
In the modern business world, where the transfer of data and information is vital to every business transaction and every employee’s productivity, a reliable and fast communications network is imperative. A compromised or faulty network can lead to downtime, lost revenue, excessive costs and possibly much worse. The individuals keeping networks up and running are ...
Machine learning engineers are part of the fastest-growing field in the world, according to LinkedIn’s 2023 Jobs on the Rise report. But tech’s hottest role isn’t a simple field to break into, requiring at least high school math and some programming knowledge even to get started. Luckily, there are an increasing number of options for ...