In this practical guide, four Kubernetes pros guide you through the process of building applications with this container orchestration system. You will learn: How to manage state and stateful applications with Kubernetes volumes and storage best practices The role and best practice uses of StatefulSets and Operators Managing streaming data services and databases with Kubernetes ...

Steering a mid-sized business through recent times has been an incredible feat. It has been a task that required flexibility, decisiveness, creativity, resolve and courage. And, of course, technology has played a major role in how organisations have responded to the uncertainty. In the latest series of Dell Talks podcast, Dell looked at some of ...

With the potential for high-bandwidth, low-latency wireless data transmission, 5G is set to play a key role in connecting edge devices to the cloud. In this special feature, ZDNet and TechRepublic helps business leaders understand how cloud providers, telecoms, and carriers will make 5G part of their edge-computing plans. Learn more in this free PDF ...

Today’s CES is as much a showcase for the latest business technology as it is for consumer electronics. While this year’s first-ever all-digital CES was different from previous years, what didn’t change was all of the enterprise technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and 5G, which were virtually on full display. Whether you’re a ...

Quantum computers offer great promise for cryptography and optimization problems, and companies like IBM, Google, and D-Wave are racing to make them practical for business use. This special feature PDF download from TechRepublic and ZDNet explores what quantum computers will and won’t be able to do and the challenges we still face. In the download: ...

By 2024, the Earth’s population will total more than 8 billion for the first time in history, adding new stresses on the global supply chain, which is already challenged by a volatile climate and water supply shortages. To meet future food demands, farmers are implementing innovative tech solutions. For example, IBM researchers are working on ...

Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktop provides an easy path to modernize your environment and reduce data center spending. Together with robust Citrix management tools, administrators can take advantage of Windows Virtual Desktop including the new multi-session Windows 10 capabilities, extended support for desktop operating systems, and optimizations for Office 365 Pro Plus, while providing the best ...

Businesses are increasingly using chatbots and other types of artificial intelligence (AI) to handle customer service calls. On the plus side, chatbots can save companies time and money and free up employees to focus on other tasks. On the negative side, chatbots can frustrate and annoy customers if the interaction goes awry or doesn’t achieve ...

In the coming days, NASA will launch the Mars 2020 Mission to the Red Planet with the Perseverance rover in tow. The mission builds on the legacy laid and the lessons learned from its roving Martian predecessors. The rover is scheduled to enter the Martian atmosphere in February of next year. Needless to say, preparing ...

Faster transportation services; cars communicating with other vehicles, traffic lights and crosswalks; and using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve driver safety are just a few examples of the transportation trends heading to our roadways. The global market for autonomous vehicles is zooming ahead at full speed, spurring a race to develop the best technology for ...

The Internet of Things, which is commonly called IoT, refers to the billions of devices around the world that are connected to the internet through sensors or Wi-Fi. Each device collects data, and this data, known collectively as big data, is exchanged and analyzed. This layer of digital intelligence, basically, makes a device smarter than ...

Big data has become an important tool in the enterprise’s survival toolkit as it continues to adapt to the challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. According to a survey from analytics platform provider Sisense, businesses are leaning on analytics for business insights and efficiencies more than they did pre-COVID-19. As the plethora of data ...

Smart cities have been promised for years. The rise of more powerful mobile devices, sensors, and the promise of 5G connectivity means we may be getting closer to realizing the benefits of a smart city. From vehicle-to-infrastructure projects, which have the potential to make sidewalks and streets safer, to harnessing the cloud, and IoT-enabled smart ...

Robots have moved off the assembly line and into warehouses, offices, hospitals, retail shops, and even our homes. This special feature compilation from ZDNet and TechRepublic explores how the explosive growth in robotics is affecting specific industries, like healthcare and logistics, and the enterprise more broadly on issues like hiring and workplace safety. Read all ...