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Your weekly round-up of the questions asked by readers of CIO, Computerworld, CSO, InfoWorld, and Network World sees Smart Answers offering advice on how IT security certifications help career advancement; how can companies overcome the complexity of S/4HANA migration projects; and why are cloud credentials so easily compromised in cyberattacks?

By Matt Egan

31 Mar 2025 4 mins

CareersCloud ComputingSecurity

opinion

Group chats rule the world

Group chat represents a noteworthy change in the way we communicate; it has made a real difference in the world and is affecting society at all levels.

By Marcus Jerräng

28 Mar 2025 5 mins

Collaboration SoftwareGovernment

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Windows 11 Insider Previews: What’s in the latest build?

Get the latest info on new preview builds of Windows 11 as they roll out to Windows Insiders. Now updated for Build 26200.5516 for the Dev Channel and Build 26120.3653 for the Beta Channel, both released on March 28, 2025.

By Preston Gralla

28 Mar 2025 77 mins

MicrosoftSmall and Medium BusinessWindows 11

news analysis

This may be the most private and secure cloud-based AI solution around

MacStadium and webAI now offer a Mac-based solution for hosted AI.

By Jonny Evans

28 Mar 2025 4 mins

Artificial IntelligenceGenerative AIMac

news analysis

OpenAI, Google AI data centers are under stress after new genAI model launches

Both companies rolled out new generative AI tools this week, and users swarmed to use them.

By Agam Shah

28 Mar 2025 5 mins

Data CenterGenerative AI

opinion

Inside the war between genAI and the internet

Generative AI companies are not only taking data without permission, they're also sabotaging the sites they're stealing from.

By Mike Elgan

28 Mar 2025 6 mins

Generative AIInternetRegulation

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6 advanced Gboard tricks for smarter Android typing

Google's Gboard Android keyboard has some spectacular systems for improving your text input experience. Ready to become a total typing pro?

By JR Raphael

28 Mar 2025 11 mins

AndroidGoogleMobile Apps

news

Researchers claim their protocol can create truly random numbers on a current quantum computer

Work could be useful in high security environments, says industry analyst.

By Howard Solomon

27 Mar 2025 1 min

Emerging TechnologyEncryptionQuantum Computing

opinion

With the rise of genAI, it's time to follow Apple’s Security Recommendations

It's always been important to protect yourself, but AI is going to make it mandatory.

By Jonny Evans

27 Mar 2025 6 mins

AppleGenerative AIMac

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Spotlight: Solving Data Analytics Challenges

Articles Buyer’s Guide

Data is everywhere, and increasing art exponential rates. But data is useless unless properly analyzed to provide critical insights, enable automation, and fulfil oter business needs. We explore the latest issues in data analytics for the enterprise.

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Why AI is disrupting IT sourcing, procurement

Host Keith Shaw talks with Marci Maddox, vice president of research and content for IDC’s Tech Buyer Digital Platform, about how artificial intelligence is shaking up the IT sourcing and procurement process for large companies. With agentic AI on the way and concerns around trust, accuracy, and risk, how will AI be able to prove itself as a way to improve the procurement process?

25 Mar 2025 41 mins

IT DirectorProcurement Software