The potential of artificial intelligence is immense. But it could be derailed due to a lack of power. Data centers implementing AI now need so much energy that the local grid often struggles to supply it. Drew Robb, writing for TechRepublic Premium, looks at the extent of the problem and how it can be overcome. ...
Facial recognition software is a form of technology used to identify people by analyzing their facial structure. Using an algorithm, these systems employ biometrics to compare people’s facial features against their database of known faces and their linked identities. Facial recognition technology is a fast-growing market, having stood at $5.1 billion in 2022 and is ...
You may have heard the phrase “Be proactive, not reactive.” It’s certainly appropriate when discussing how to best deal with mistakes. The idea, of course, is to prevent mistakes before they occur. But how exactly do you do that? In this guide, TechRepublic Premium will detail 10 ways you can pre-empt mistakes during project development. ...
From Web 1.0, marked by read-only static web pages, to our current version of Web 2.0, innovation is a constant theme in the tech sector. Despite whatever hyperbolic predictions you may have heard, Web 3.0 and blockchain are real technologies, and businesses of all types and sizes need to know about and prepare for them. ...
Whether you are building a personal wealth management portfolio or breaking into the sector, having the right information in this industry is essential. Ray Fernandez, writing for TechRepublic Premium, presents this wealth management glossary to enrich your understanding and support your success throughout your wealth building journey. Featured definition from the glossary: Ad valorem fees ...
Financial management is essential to startups. According to research from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 20% of businesses fail in their first year. This rate increases as time passes, with 30% failing in the second year and 50% failing by the fifth. Effective financial monitoring and allocation in the initial stages of establishing ...
Even though no technology can take the place of talking face to face, the following ideas from TechRepublic Premium can help you better manage a dispersed project team. Featured text from the download: 3: Plan the handoffs Sometimes, multiple people in different locations are working on the same, or related, deliverables. In these cases, the ...
As businesses constantly evolve in response to technological advancements, having a competent platform developer is paramount for any company aspiring to optimize its online presence and internal operations. Recruiting a platform developer with the right combination of technical knowledge and experience will require a comprehensive screening process. This customizable hiring kit, written by Maria Carrisa ...
Don’t let your valuable corporate assets and proprietary information walk out the door when an employee leaves the company. This policy, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, provides the framework for a non-compete agreement with employees so that they understand what knowledge and skills they can and can’t take with them if they depart ...
Technological advances in recent years have provided great advantages by offering diverse tools, software and platforms that generate operational flexibility. It has also led to some complex challenges: keeping track of massive amounts of data in disparate locations, under various user controls and accessed via different types of devices, both personally and company-owned. Shadow IT ...
Unless you’ve been using Linux distributions that intentionally replace systemd for another initialization system, you’ve worked with this tool. But have you really? If you haven’t spent time diving into how to properly use systemd on your Linux operating systems, you might be missing out on some very helpful features. This TechRepublic Premium guide, created ...
Researching social media tools, services and software, collating desired features, assessing effectiveness and narrowing potential candidates will require a comprehensive strategy. These guidelines and comparison tool, created by Mark W. Kaelin for TechRepublic Premium, will help your decision makers evaluate available social media solutions and find the best ones for your business. From the guide: ...
Numerous studies have demonstrated the physical and mental health benefits provided by holidays and vacation time, which help employees maintain a positive work-life balance. The purpose of this customizable policy, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, is to provide guidelines for requesting, filing and permitting paid/unpaid time off as well as to ensure coverage ...
Nearly half of Americans, 46%, have had a password stolen in the past year. Out of all the accounts that were breached, more than three-quarters (77%) of those users had their personal information stolen, such as their personal address, credit card number and Social Security Number. Password attacks on businesses can expose even more critical ...