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Written on May 13, 2025

Enterprises eye AI assistants to modernize systems

“Tech debt isn’t just a weight — it’s a ticking time bomb that’s threatening the future of global enterprises,” according to a tech exec.

New study shows why simulated reasoning AI models don’t yet live up to their billing

There's a curious contradiction at the heart of today's most capable AI models that purport to “reason.” They can solve routine math problems with impressive accuracy, yet when faced with formulating deeper mathematical proofs found in competition-level challenges, they often fail.

AI tools for small business are helping SMBs compete on a larger scale

Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and IBM watsonx are just a few of the tools helping SMBs succeed. Check out the full guide.

Best practices for encrypting and securing data under zero trust

What are the best practices for integrating encryption with zero-trust architecture? Why are end-to-end encryption, strong authentication, continuous monitoring and regular audits so important? Read on for answers to these questions and to learn what the future holds for encryption and zero-trust architecture.