What is shielded twisted pair (STP) and how does it work?
Shielded twisted pair (STP) is a kind of cable made up of smaller wires where each small pair of wires is twisted together and has an outer coating to electrically shield it. STP is used for telephone and local area network (LAN) wiring. Shielded means it has an outer covering or shield that functions as […]
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Cloud and IT strategies in a time of global upheaval
Finally, involve cross-departmental decision-makers. Cloud strategy is now a critical business concern, not merely an IT issue. Aligning technology, legal, and financial perspectives ensures that trade-offs won’t catch you by surprise. By embracing diversification, planning ahead, and reducing exposure to geopolitical risks, enterprises can build the resilient IT strategies necessary for today’s volatile world. The […]
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Google I/O 2025: All eyes on AI and Gemini
If you’re ready for a break from artificial intelligence, Google I/O won’t be your safe haven. The annual developer conference — which starts next week in Mountain View, Calif. — and also offers a large virtual option, is expected to focus heavily on Google’s latest developments in AI, especially its Gemini family of products. Google […]
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Databricks to acquire open-source database startup Neon to build the next wave of AI agents
AI building AI After the $1 billion acquisition, Neon’s serverless Postgres architecture will be integrated with the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform, allowing developers to quickly build and deploy AI agents without having to concurrently scale compute and storage. This approach can prevent performance bottlenecks while simplifying infrastructure and reducing cost, Databricks says. Many of the […]
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What is ping and how does it work?
Ping (Packet InterNet Groper) is a basic internet program that enables a user to test and verify if a particular destination Internet Protocol (IP) address is reachable and can respond to network requests. Ping is based on Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) and is one of the most widely used tools for diagnosing internet and […]
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Accessibility in Microsoft Edge with ARIA and ARIA Notify
In the past decade or so, there’s been a push to put everything online. From customer service to interactions with local and national governments, we’ve moved away from the call center to the web and self-service. That push has streamlined interactions and simplified complex relationships, but it has also shown us a significant weak spot: […]
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Agentic mesh: The future of enterprise agent ecosystems
Agents are event-driven Event-driven architecture supports how agents operate. Instead of relying on rigid point-to-point integrations, agents must be able to discover, communicate, and subscribe to each other dynamically. Through technologies like Apache Kafka and Apache Flink, which support scalable, decoupled communication, agents tap into shared event streams, subscribe to topics, react to new data, […]
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What is MIMO (multiple input, multiple output)?
MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) is an antenna technology for wireless communications in which multiple antennas are used at both the source (transmitter) and the destination (receiver). The antennas at each end of the communications circuit are combined to minimize errors, optimize data speed and improve the capacity of radio transmissions by enabling data to […]
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SAS supercharges Viya platform with AI agents, copilots, and synthetic data tools
To that end, SAS has introduced new governance resources to help organizations assess their current AI governance maturity in four essential areas: oversight, compliance, operations, and culture. Known as the AI Governance Map, the tool is the latest addition to the company’s suite of governance products. And more are on the way; SAS has announced […]
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Cloud repatriation hits its stride
Simultaneously, a new breed of AI infrastructure providers is rising, offering bare metal, GPU-as-a-service, or colocation solutions purpose-built for machine learning. These platforms attract business by being more transparent, customizable, and affordable for enterprises tired of chasing discounts and deciphering complexity in hyperscaler pricing. The hyperscalers are responding with hybrid and multicloud offerings—even working to […]
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