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### [GPT-4.5 explained: Everything you need to know](https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/feature/GPT-45-explained-Everything-you-need-to-know)

GPT-4.5, OpenAI's latest model, enhances natural conversation and emotional intelligence. It supports content generation, multilingual proficiency and more.

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### [12 signs of toxic workplace culture and how to combat it](https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/feature/Signs-of-toxic-workplace-culture)

Toxic workplace culture was a major contributor to the 'great resignation.' Employees are leaving work environments that are disrespectful, unethical, negative and stressful.

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#### [AI fatigue explained: What it is and how to combat it](https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/feature/AI-fatigue-explained-What-it-is-and-how-to-combat-it)

With the rapid development of AI and the onset of generative AI, AI fatigue is becoming more common across businesses and negatively affecting the employee experience.

#### [Six major tech lawsuits to keep tabs on in 2025](https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/feature/Major-tech-lawsuits-to-keep-tabs-on)

Tech giants will head to court to address antitrust cases, data privacy, content moderation and copyright. These cases may set key legal precedents for the future of tech.

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*   ### [DeepSeek explained: Everything you need to know](https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/feature/DeepSeek-explained-Everything-you-need-to-know)

    DeepSeek, a Chinese AI firm, is disrupting the industry with its low-cost, open source large language models, challenging U.S. tech giants.

*   ### [SAP S/4HANA migration: A definitive guide](https://www.techtarget.com/searchsap/SAP-S4HANA-migration-A-definitive-guide)

    Moving a business to S/4HANA comes with major risks, yet it is also a real opportunity for digital transformation. Here's the information and best practices to ensure success.

*   ### [Data storage management: What is it and why is it important?](https://www.techtarget.com/searchstorage/Data-storage-management-What-is-it-and-why-is-it-important)

    Effective data storage management is more important than ever, as security and regulatory compliance have become even more challenging and complex over time.

*   ### [What is network management?](https://www.techtarget.com/searchnetworking/definition/network-management)

    Network management is a multifaceted discipline that provides network administrators with the tools, protocols and processes to maintain and optimize network operations.

*   ### [What is cloud migration? Your guide to moving to the cloud](https://www.techtarget.com/searchcloudcomputing/definition/cloud-migration)

    Cloud migration is the process of moving data, applications or other business elements to a cloud computing environment.

*   ### [What is business intelligence (BI)? A detailed guide](https://www.techtarget.com/searchbusinessanalytics/definition/business-intelligence-BI)

    Business intelligence, or BI, is a technology-driven data analysis process that helps an organization's executives, managers and workers make informed business decisions.

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*   [What is root cause analysis?](https://www.techtarget.com/searchitoperations/definition/root-cause-analysis)

    Root cause analysis (RCA) is a method for understanding the underlying cause of an observed or experienced incident. [See More.](https://www.techtarget.com/searchitoperations/definition/root-cause-analysis)

*   [What is data center infrastructure management (DCIM)?](https://www.techtarget.com/searchdatacenter/definition/data-center-infrastructure-management-DCIM)

*   [What is Perplexity AI?](https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/definition/Perplexity-AI)

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#### [TSMC plans $100B investment boost for US AI chip production](https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/news/366620133/TSMC-plans-100B-investment-boost-for-US-AI-chip-production)

#### [Microsoft rolls out sales agents, connector to Salesforce](https://www.techtarget.com/searchcustomerexperience/news/366620052/Microsoft-rolls-out-sales-agents-connector-to-Salesforce)

Microsoft joins the autonomous sales agent fray.

#### [Salesforce banking on autonomous agents with Agentforce 2dx](https://www.techtarget.com/searchcustomerexperience/news/366620016/Salesforce-banking-on-autonomous-agents-with-Agentforce-25)

Salesforce keeps up torrid pace for agentic AI development.

#### [Qdrant update adds security measures for AI development](https://www.techtarget.com/searchdatamanagement/news/366620003/Qdrant-update-adds-security-measures-for-AI-development)

The vector database specialist's update includes features that enable secure AI development such as role-based access control and an API for managing...

#### [Commercial insurance coverage for GLP-1s still limited](https://www.techtarget.com/healthcarepayers/news/366619978/Commercial-insurance-coverage-for-GLP-1s-still-limited)

Fewer insured people have coverage for GLP-1s, while more are beholden to prior authorization and step therapy before gaining access to the drugs.

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*   [What is a router?](https://www.techtarget.com/searchnetworking/definition/router)

    A router is a physical or virtual appliance that passes information between two or more packet-switched computer networks.

*   [What is east-west traffic?](https://www.techtarget.com/searchnetworking/definition/east-west-traffic)

    East-west traffic refers to the transfer of data packets that move from server to server within a network's data center.

*   [What is FCAPS (fault, configuration, accounting, performance and security)?](https://www.techtarget.com/searchnetworking/definition/FCAPS)

    FCAPS (fault, configuration, accounting, performance and security) is a network management framework and model created by the ...

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*   [What is cyberstalking and how to prevent it?](https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/definition/cyberstalking)

    Cyberstalking is a crime in which someone harasses or stalks a victim using electronic or digital means, such as social media, ...

*   [What is a watering hole attack?](https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/definition/watering-hole-attack)

    A watering hole attack is a security exploit in which the attacker seeks to compromise a specific group of end users by infecting...

*   [What is multifactor authentication?](https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/definition/multifactor-authentication-MFA)

    Multifactor authentication (MFA) is an IT security technology that requires multiple sources of unique information from ...

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*   [What are agreed-upon procedures (AUPs)?](https://www.techtarget.com/searchcio/definition/agreed-upon-procedures-AUP)

    Agreed-upon procedures are a standard a company or client outlines in an engagement letter or other written agreement when it ...

*   [What is cognitive automation?](https://www.techtarget.com/searchcio/definition/cognitive-automation)

    Cognitive automation describes diverse ways of combining artificial intelligence (AI) and process automation capabilities to ...

*   [What is an IT project manager?](https://www.techtarget.com/searchcio/definition/IT-project-manager)

    An IT project manager is a professional charged with overseeing the process of planning, executing and delegating ...

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*   [What is gamification? How it works and how to use it](https://www.techtarget.com/searchhrsoftware/definition/gamification)

    Gamification is a strategy that integrates entertaining and immersive gaming elements into nongame contexts to enhance engagement...

*   [What is employee self-service (ESS)?](https://www.techtarget.com/searchhrsoftware/definition/employee-self-service)

    Employee self-service (ESS) is a widely used human resources technology that enables employees to perform many job-related ...

*   [What is DEI? Diversity, equity and inclusion explained](https://www.techtarget.com/searchhrsoftware/definition/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-DEI)

    Diversity, equity and inclusion is a term used to describe policies and programs that promote the representation and ...

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*   [What is voice of the customer? A guide to VOC Strategy](https://www.techtarget.com/searchcustomerexperience/definition/voice-of-the-customer-VOC)

    Voice of the customer (VOC) is the component of customer experience (CX) that focuses on customer needs, wants, expectations and ...

*   [What is high-touch customer service?](https://www.techtarget.com/searchcustomerexperience/definition/high-touch-customer-service)

    High-touch customer service is a category of contact center interaction that requires human interaction.

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    CRM (customer relationship management) is the combination of practices, strategies and technologies that companies use to manage ...

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