The Comcast-NBCUniversal split is about betting on data centers over cable, and gaming over TV
Executives see gaming as a potential growth engine
HP wants your next work PC to be an AI assistant
HP refreshes enterprise PC lineup with AI features, new EliteBooks, and workstations
Enterprise software experiments with task-based pricing in the AI era
The per-seat era of software pricing may be coming to an end
AI may be ready for the mainstream, the economics aren't
Momentum, money, and adoption are rising, but AI's business foundations are still shaky
Another report shows most companies aren't making more money from AI
Facepalm: It's only been a few days since a survey showed more than half of CEOs admit to seeing no significant financial benefit from AI. Now, another report has come to the same conclusion, and, once again, it tries to put a positive spin on the results.
Apple announces more senior execs are leaving, including its general counsel and DEI chief
Companies have been scaling back their DEI programs since Trump took office again
Enterprise AI shifts toward a balanced cloud, edge, and on-prem mix
The world of enterprise AI is turning hybrid
Hate calling businesses? Google's AI can do it for you through Search
Yet another way for AI to erode human connections
Why business landlines are still essential in a wireless world
Convenience, compliance, and long-standing habits help the landline's staying power
Cloudflare CEO warns AI and zero-click internet are killing the web's business model
The web as we know it is dying fast
OpenAI abandons for-profit shift, keeps nonprofit control with new public benefit corporation
"We currently cannot supply nearly as much AI as the world wants"
Apple revenue climbs to $95.4 billion as supply chain shifts continue
Tariffs could add $900 million in quarterly costs unless something changes
In the race for AI talent, companies create a confusing web of job titles
Rapid growth of artificial intelligence has left little time for standardization
Gmail adds end-to-end encryption for internal emails in enterprise beta
Send client-side-encrypted messages with a few clicks
Tech disruption hit white-collar jobs hard, but new opportunities are emerging
An uptick in search activity hints there is a more robust market ahead
Failover vs. Failback: Two Disaster Recovery Methods
A key distinction in the realm of disaster recovery is the one between failover and failback. Both terms describe two sides of the same coin, complementary processes that are often brought together.
The unsung heroes of chip sales: field application engineers
Solving problems, closing deals
Baidu CEO: 99% of AI companies won't survive bubble burst
Robin Li predicts a repeat of the 1999-2000 dot-com bubble
Breaking stereotypes: gaming skills offer value in business, says expert
In context: It's time for workplaces to recognize the value of gaming and the skills it cultivates, such as social interaction, creativity, teamwork, empathy, improved memory, and a sense of competition, according to lecturer Jesse Olsen. Other hobbies like sports nurture similar traits, but people who engage in sports are proud to fly their flags at work. Gamers should feel the same pride in their hobby.
Businesses are still betting on generative AI despite media skepticism
Latest GenAI study highlights continued enthusiasm but also a shifting market
Report: 80% of AI projects fail, doubling regular IT project failure rates
Executives can take most of the blame
Cloud giants keep spending on AI, while traditional IT markets lag behind
Big Tech AI investments are growing, but things could change soon
IT admins can now delay Windows 11 feature updates
Business users can now delay updates or push them forward
FTC votes to ban most noncompete agreements nationwide, a common practice among big tech corporations
The big picture: Many companies, including those in the tech sector, often use noncompete agreements to prevent employee poaching. However, the US Federal Trade Commission now deems this practice unfair, asserting that companies have alternative methods to safeguard their intellectual property. The commission anticipates that banning nearly all noncompete agreements will enhance working conditions and foster innovation.
Bending metal: The changing server business
OEMs, ODMs, chipmakers, hyperscalers and the cloud