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Robotic process automation does exactly what its name implies: It uses robots to automate basic workflows, saving humans the time it would normally take to do predictable, repetitive tasks on a computer. At its most basic level, RPA isn’t any different than any other form of automation, which generally aims to figure out which human ...
Reworking work: When you return to the office everything will look very different, and that’s just the beginning of a set of changes to how and why we work in offices. This download provides the magazine version of the article as a free PDF for registered TechRepublic and ZDNet members. The online version of this ...
Too many Americans don’t have access to sufficient mental health support, but innovative partnerships are helping bridge the gap for some patients. This download provides the magazine version of the article as a free PDF for registered TechRepublic and ZDNet members. The long-form article version of this telehealth story is also available. From the story: ...
Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic most traditional face-to-face opportunities for learning have been canceled or postponed. Taking its place are remote and mobile learning platforms, which for many educators, parents, and students means a crash course in online learning plans and technology. As the education sector moves to remote instruction, tech like video conferencing platforms ...
Tech companies are stepping up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, with a variety of initiatives and events. The theme for this year’s Earth Day is climate action, according to the official Earth Day site. The mission is to encourage individuals and organizations around the world to continue ...
Augmented reality (AR) may still be in its infancy, but it’s quickly gaining traction as one of the biggest new technologies on the market. Apple, Google, Microsoft, and other large tech companies are developing software and hardware with the goal of making AR products that capture interest from enterprise users and consumers. One of the ...
The mind is the final frontier for computing. New technologies will allow us to connect our brains to computers to share our thoughts and control devices, and expand the capabilities of our minds to rival even super-smart artificial intelligence (AI). Take a look at the current state of the art, where we go next, and ...
From the high-tech, information-laden sight of The Terminator to Ironman’s augmented view of the world from inside his suit, digital information overlaid on the real world is a long-established trope in the world of science fiction. We don’t need to wait for movies or video games to give us an augmented view of reality anymore–modern ...
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Automation gets a lot of attention these days; usually, it conjures up images of robots taking over physical duties, but not all automation is physical. Robot process automation (RPA) is a form of business process automation that automates software actions. Why does robotic process automation matter to your business? Learn more in this free PDF ...
Everyday IT professionals are tasked with identifying, evaluating, analyzing, learning–and possibly–deploying new technologies. With an array of new technology launching seemingly daily, how does a tech professional weed through the hype to determine what emerging technologies are most relevant to their business? This ebook from TechRepublic Premium is here to help tech pros. Read more ...
The brains behind Mathematica, Wolfram|Alpha, and the Wolfram Language talks about how programming languages need to develop. This download provides the magazine version of the long-form article by Nick Heath as a free PDF for registered TechRepublic and ZDNet members. From the story: When it came to figuring out which computer scientist should help linguists ...
Wi-Fi 6 is the next evolution of wireless local area network (WLAN) technology. WI-Fi 6 is supposed to make Wi-Fi networks faster, more reliable, and more energy efficient than ever, but what exactly does that mean? Wi-Fi 6 is the Wi-Fi Alliance’s name for 802.11ax under its new naming scheme that is designed to make ...
Blockchain has the potential to rewrite the economy and change the balance of power across industries. It also has specific uses for the enterprise. This ebook, based on the latest ZDNet and TechRepublic special feature, looks at how blockchain is shaking up the economy, redefining industry, and changing the way individuals and enterprises conduct business. ...
Google Lens helps make your smartphone camera smarter. Point your phone at text, and Lens translates. Point your phone at a restaurant, and Lens shows you reviews and images of menu items. Focus on a flower, and Lens tries to identify it. In part, Google Lens relies on machine learning to identify objects. For example, ...
A new 3D printer has the software and material to create a synthetic heart that is as squishy as the real thing. Stratasys announced the new printer, along with three new materials and new software to power the whole platform. From the download: The J750 Digital Anatomy 3D Printer turns out hearts as close to ...