From business to healthcare, cybersecurity, and the environment, artificial intelligence promises inclusive economic prosperity, innovation, and scientific support. AI is the foundation for the next generation of advancements that are expected to touch people’s lives across our world. However, AI also poses unique challenges and risks that individuals and companies must understand and mitigate by ...

The concept of embedded finance has been around for quite some time. Traditionally, businesses like car dealerships used embedded finance to offer loans when someone wanted to purchase a vehicle. The global embedded finance market is in a healthy state. According to MarketsandMarkets, its value stood at $115.8 billion in 2024, and is expected to ...

DevOps, short for development and operations, refers to a software development model that aims to enhance collaboration and communication between a company’s software development and IT operations teams. DevOps facilitates automation, code deployment, and increased transparency by integrating people, practices, processes, technologies, and tools. Maria Carrisa Sanchez, writing for TechRepublic Premium, presents this explanation of ...

Many organizations, especially those with large workloads, have increasingly turned to cloud computing. Gartner predicts that by 2027, about 90% of organizations will adopt a hybrid cloud approach. Although several computing models exist, hybrid cloud and multicloud are the most sought-after, sharing a 39% and 33% adoption rate, respectively. While both models share similarities, this ...

In today’s dynamic threat environment, traditional security perimeters are proving to be increasingly vulnerable. Ray Fernandez, writing for TechRepublic Premium, presents an in-depth exploration of zero trust security that offers professionals a clear path to strengthening their security posture and compliance by providing a deep understanding of the concepts and principles, delving into its operational ...

Cloud adoption is not slowing down, and neither is the cloud threat landscape. Among many other benefits, the cloud offers increased productivity and flexibility, as well as reduced infrastructural costs. However, despite delivering many goodies, API endpoints hosted in the cloud can be susceptible to at least 12 security issues. These issues can come in ...

Quantum computing is an emerging computing paradigm at the intersection of computer science, physics, and mathematics. Unlike classical computers that use bits — either 0 or 1 — as their fundamental computational blocks, quantum computers use quantum bits, or “qubits.” These qubits, governed by the principles of quantum mechanics, can exist in a state of ...

Over time, I have been involved in some of the worst projects ever as a freelancer, consultant, or some other “non-employee” relationship. When you are a direct hire to a company, you do not have the freedom to pick and choose what you work on. But as an outside person being paid to work specifically ...

Cybersecurity is a booming career path for professionals looking to enhance the value of their skillsets in the 2020s. This guide, written by Madeline Clarke for TechRepublic Premium, highlights the methods people can take to begin a career in cybersecurity, provides expert insights from industry professionals, and discusses the varying factors surrounding this lucrative area ...

Striking out alone has its challenges, especially if you are a first-time business owner. To generate this list, we considered current tech and consumer trends to identify the tech businesses with the most profit potential. Our guide includes 10 excellent ideas for beginners, including businesses that leverage advanced skills like fluency in multiple programming languages ...