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10 crucial interview questions for ERP job candidates in 2026

COOs and other C-suite leaders who work with ERP should ensure job candidates are being asked these interview questions to measure whether the person will succeed in an ERP role.

Intel's rise and fall: A timeline of what went wrong

Intel's dramatic decline highlights its struggle to compete in a rapidly evolving tech landscape, as its market value lags giants such as Nvidia and AMD.

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35 cybersecurity statistics to lose sleep over in 2026

Here are 35 eye-opening cybersecurity stats -- on cybercrime, vulnerabilities, costs, careers and other trends -- for CISOs to consider while evaluating their 2026 security plans.

The history of semiconductors and the chip-making industry

Semiconductors are the building blocks of modern technology and are essential for innovation in the modern age.

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In-Depth Guides

• Agentic AI explained: Key concepts and enterprise use cases

  Agentic AI refers to artificial intelligence systems that are capable of autonomous action and decision-making.

• What is risk management? Importance, benefits and guide

  Risk management is the process of identifying, assessing and controlling threats to an organization's capital, operations and financial performance.

• Enterprise cybersecurity: A strategic guide for CISOs

  CISOs and others responsible for safeguarding an organization's systems, networks and data need to manage day-to-day threats while also planning strategically for what's ahead.

• AI in healthcare: A guide to improving patient care with AI

  AI is permeating critical healthcare practices, from interpreting mammograms to discovering life-saving drugs, while surgically transforming hospital workflows.

• What is quantum computing? How it works and examples

  Quantum computing is an emerging area of computer science focused on building computers based on the principles of quantum theory to dramatically increase computation speeds.

• What is ransomware? Definition and complete guide

  Ransomware is malware that locks and encrypts a victim's data, files, devices or systems, rendering them inaccessible and unusable until the attacker receives a ransom payment.

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New & Updated Definitions

• What is automated machine learning (AutoML)?

  Automated machine learning (AutoML) is the automated process that applies machine learning models to real-world problems. See More.

• What is a data scientist? What do they do?
• What is 5G New Radio (5G NR)?
• What is multi-access edge computing? Benefits and use cases
• What is 5G?
• What is a small cell in wireless networks?
• What is 6G? Overview of 6G networks & technology
• phase-locked loop (PLL)
• What is identity and access management? Guide to IAM

Tech News

GenAI drives $119B cloud revenue in Q4

HoloMem demos backward-compatible holographic storage

Holographic data storage has the potential to compete with existing magnetic tape drives for cold storage, and one company has a plan to make it ...

News brief: Ransomware trends show new twists to old game

Check out the latest security news from the Informa TechTarget team.

Nearly half of TrumpRx drugs have generic options available

Of the 43 drugs listed on TrumpRx, 20 have generic versions available in the United States. And most others can be purchased through previously ...

Cloud infrastructure suffers AI growing pains

Will $5 trillion in AI infrastructure investment be enough? Cloud providers facing that question must also yield a return, prompting questions about ...

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• What is multi-access edge computing? Benefits and use cases

  Multi-access edge computing (MEC) is a network architecture concept that brings cloud computing capabilities and IT services ...

• What is 5G?

  Fifth-generation wireless or 5G is a global standard and technology for wireless and telecommunications networks.

• What is a small cell in wireless networks?

  A small cell is a type of low-power cellular radio access point or base station that provides wireless service within a limited ...

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• What is identity and access management? Guide to IAM

  No longer just a good idea, IAM is a crucial piece of the cybersecurity puzzle. It's how an organization regulates access to ...

• What is data masking?

  Data masking is a security technique that modifies sensitive data in a data set so it can be used safely in a non-production ...

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• What is a chief data officer (CDO)?

  A chief data officer (CDO) in many organizations is a C-level executive whose position has evolved into a range of strategic data...

• What is user-generated content?

  User-generated content (UGC) is published information that an unpaid contributor provides to a website.

• What is business process outsourcing (BPO)?

  Business process outsourcing (BPO) is a business practice in which an organization contracts with an external service provider to...

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• What is compensation management?

  Compensation management is the discipline and process for determining employees' appropriate pay, incentives, rewards, bonuses ...

• What is HR technology (human resources tech)?

  HR technology (human resources tech) refers to the hardware and software that support an organization's human resource management...

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• What are virtual agents and how are they being used?

  A virtual agent is an AI-powered software application or service that interacts with humans or other digital systems in a ...

• Customer acquisition cost (CAC): How to calculate and reduce it

  Customer acquisition cost (CAC) is the cost associated with convincing a consumer to buy your product or service, including ...

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