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Inspiration can be a powerful thing, driving new innovative pursuits and passion projects and prompting other future trailblazers to take the first step. The last few years have gifted us with a new batch of fantastic reads about the real tech pioneers of today and generations past, with true stories about perseverance, aspiration, and willpower. …

Cybercriminal activity is increasing. It is no longer a matter of if an attack will happen, but of when. From small companies to large corporations, public sectors, government, and defense sectors, cybersecurity is the only barrier to protecting valuable digital resources and assets. Furthermore, with an ever-evolving regulatory landscape, cybersecurity has also become essential for …

If you own, manage, run, or work within a consultancy firm, or you’re a large company that makes use of field engineers, you know how hard it is to find good help. But with a little bit of forethought and a solid understanding of just what qualities make for a good field engineer, hiring a …

In today’s marketplace, identifying a profitable niche can significantly increase your chances of success. Our article guides small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs on how to pick a business niche with actionable strategies and practical tips for pinpointing your focus, conducting market research, and building your brand. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to …

Computer hardware caters to the needs of everyday consumers, from smartphones to laptops and well as the robust infrastructure of data centers. As such, a solid understanding of this aspect of technology is invaluable, not only for technology enthusiasts but also for professionals using computing systems for daily activities. This quick glossary, written by Franklin …

Mental stimulation is the propellant that helps founders gain traction in the early days, but it’s easy to lose over time. The amount of work combined with the erratic lifestyle can often leave you feeling uninspired. At some point in your entrepreneurial journey, you will undoubtedly face a crossroads where you will have to decide …

Technology with financial applications is evolving rapidly as the world moves deeper into the fintech space. The following list, created by Madeline Clarke for TechRepublic Premium, contains books that cover topics surrounding the modern use of fintech that offer insights into its trajectory in the financial industry and beyond. Featured text from the download: FinTech …

Startups are often glorified as a dream job where anyone with an idea can set out to save the world. Once a startup has achieved success, it comes to an end as an IPO — one final moment where the heavens open up and cash rains down on founders. In reality, an IPO is intensely …

Virtual reality and augmented reality offer exciting potential in the future of gaming, entertainment, e-commerce, and many other sectors. While VR provides immersive escapism into virtual worlds, AR enriches the real world by overlaying digital content, bringing more life to how we interact with our environment. To gain a better understanding of what separates both …

Backup routines are the lifeblood of information technology. Protecting an organization’s data is a computer professional’s highest priority. Whether it’s hackers, disgruntled or confused users, a fire or flood, hardware failure, or just thunderstorms threatening the information you’re charged with protecting, a solid backup routine is at least a best practice if not a best …