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7 ways AI is affecting the travel industry
AI has entrenched itself in the travel industry, assisting with planning, booking and customer service. Here's where you might see it in your travels.
Why healthcare data is often the target of ransomware attacks
The healthcare industry relies heavily on IT systems. Sensitive patient data is valuable to hackers, leading to ransomware attacks that disrupt operations and endanger lives.
10 common mistakes on resumes and how to avoid them
Strategic resume crafting is crucial for all job candidates. Focus on relevant information, avoid errors and emphasize your achievements.
Gemini 1.5 Pro explained: Everything you need to know
Google introduced Gemini 1.5 Pro -- its newest multimodal AI model that offers advanced features, including larger context windows and real-time conversations.
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What is patch management? Lifecycle, benefits and best practices
Patch management is the subset of systems management that involves identifying, acquiring, testing and installing patches, or code changes, that are intended to fix bugs, close security holes or add features.
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What is a cloud database? An in-depth cloud DBMS guide
A cloud database is an organized and managed collection of data in an IT system that resides on a public, private or hybrid cloud computing platform.
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What is data backup? An in-depth guide
Data backup is the process of copying data in an IT system to another location so it can be recovered if the original data is lost.
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What is IT/OT convergence? Everything you need to know
IT/OT convergence is the integration of information technology (IT) systems with operational technology (OT) systems.
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Ultimate guide on enterprise unified communications strategy
When formulating a unified communications strategy, enterprises need to consider several key elements. This step-by-step guide helps businesses plan their UC deployment.
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What is BCDR? Business continuity and disaster recovery guide
Business continuity (BC) and disaster recovery (DR) are closely related practices that support an organization's ability to remain operational after an adverse event.
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U.S.'s continued lag in maternal mortality needs policy fix
The country's fix for poor maternal mortality rates could lie in policy decisions proven effective in similarly developed nations.
AMD, Intel and Nvidia's latest moves in the AI PC chip race
Major chip makers used Computex 2024 to launch their aggressive AI chip strategies and stake a claim in the burgeoning AI PC market.
Vendors struggle to prevent GenAI use in child sexual abuse
Major large language model and image generation system vendors agree to work on limiting the ability of GenAI technology to create and spread child ...
Tenable warns of vulnerability in Azure service tags
Microsoft disagreed with Tenable's assessment, saying the security issue in Azure service tags is not a vulnerability and that additional ...