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Augmented reality for business: Cheat sheet (free PDF)

From the high-tech, information-laden sight of The Terminator to Ironman’s augmented view of the world from inside his suit, digital information overlaid on the real world is a long-established trope in the world of science fiction. We don’t need to wait for movies or video games to give us an augmented view of reality anymore--modern computing hardware is more than capable of replicating the high-tech worlds of fiction. Find out how, and why, augmented reality matters to modern businesses with this TechRepublic download.

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Cybersecurity: Let's get tactical

The sophistication, frequency, and consequences of cyberattacks continue to evolve and grow. Private companies and public agencies alike must adapt their security techniques, strengthen end-user training, and embrace new technologies like AI- and ML-powered defenses.