Networks, systems, and corresponding information technology elements are often overlooked in the build-up to a merger or acquisition. Yet, as soon as an acquisition or merger completes, all attention quickly turns to maximizing the deal’s value, minimizing expenses, and adding efficiencies wherever possible. Without an understanding, however, of the IT tools and platforms in place ...

Software engineering is complex, especially when businesses are continuously trying to deliver personalized and new products to customers. If you are a part of this technology change, chances are you will have to constantly learn, unlearn, and update your existing software knowledge. Avya Chaudhary, writing for TechRepublic Premium, presents a rundown of 10 important reads ...

According to PwC’s Global Entertainment and Media Outlook 2024-28, the global gaming industry revenues are expected to top $300 billion by 2028, more than double its level in 2019. As a fast-growing industry, video game development is also one of the most attractive areas for individuals seeking satisfying programming careers. At the foundational level of ...

In a competitive business universe, the more successful companies innovate, iterate, evolve, and improve their products and services. For many industries, this drive to innovate not only applies to the finished product, but also to the processes required to create the finished product. A stagnation of ideas could cost a company market share and perhaps ...

Replacing or implementing a new business software solution is a significant undertaking for organizations of all sizes. There surely will be unforeseen circumstances associated with any change or implementation — and the goal today is to go into a project like this as prepared as possible. This worksheet from TechRepublic Premium will help you make ...

Whether you are a freelancer working out of your bedroom or a Fortune 500 enterprise with 100,000 global employees, there is one common truth — financial transactions must be recorded, stored, and reported. It’s the only way to know for sure just how well and how successful a business operation is performing. Financial accounting is ...

Stories of virus and malware infections, data loss, system compromises, and unauthorized access dominate headlines, and your WordPress website may be contributing to the problem. Therefore, it is vital to protect your WordPress site and your data, readers, users, and company by regularly auditing your WordPress site’s security configurations. Fortunately, checklists are proven tools that ...

With the ubiquitous adoption of cloud computing, the Internet of Things, big data, and mobile devices, the amount of data flowing through a modern enterprise network has increased substantially. Managing the flow of all this data requires systems that are dynamic, agile, and flexible enough to handle the increased load. In many cases, the only ...

The emergence of new technologies and trends has made subscription services the new norm. The same can be said for many enterprise software as well, as Software as a Service has been transforming how businesses and organizations streamline their operations. According to Fortune Business Insights, the global SaaS market size in 2023 was valued at ...

Whether IT systems are found in the cloud or in a server room down the hall, modern business cannot operate without access to reliable, functional, and secure software. Practically, every important business function, from email to customer service, to heavy machinery, relies on systems and the software that runs them. Installing, implementing, and maintaining that ...

Technological innovations like the Internet of Things, 5G wireless networks, robotics, and autonomous system software have created a business environment in which automated devices and thinking machines are now just part of the working landscape. No longer restricted to the factory floor, autonomous systems can be found in offices, retail stores, and homes. Developing and ...

To gain a competitive advantage, many businesses have turned to technologies like cloud computing and big data, but the benefits derived from these high-level concepts can only be reaped when there are applications built to exploit them. The application engineer creates, designs, and tests computer software programs designed to meet predetermined specifications and goals. This ...

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Modern software systems do not work in silos. To attend to different levels of queries from users, they need to connect with various applications, databases, and services. This web of connection is made possible by APIs. Without APIs, developers will be limited in terms of what their applications can do and how they scale. In ...

Company devices which are hooked to the internet can involve both internal and external connections. These internet resources can be web servers, email servers, proxy servers, routers, FTP servers or any other public-facing device which performs a service or function. Because these resources are both generally critical for company operations and especially vulnerable to risks, ...