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the key to high-performing IT teams – Computerworld - Business And America

2 weeks ago | businessandamerica.com | Linda Rosencrance

Now, Gates said she assesses soft skills as well as hard skills from the very first interaction. “When I interview, I evaluate active listening, curiosity, and the candidate’s response to demands and challenges to gauge resilience and persistence.”In today’s AI-driven world, success comes from combining technical skills with good communication, initiative, flexibility, teamwork, and clear documentation to keep teams organized and productive, Gates added.
Balancing hard and soft skills: the key to high-performing IT teams

1 month ago | computerworld.com | Linda Rosencrance

Because technology changes so quickly, IT teams must constantly learn new things, from cloud platforms and coding languages to AI tools, data science methods, and security measures. But relying on technical skills alone isn’t enough to guarantee success. Many organizations now see that balancing strong technical abilities, a.k.a. hard skills, with soft skills such as communication, problem-solving, and teamwork is necessary for IT teams to be effective in business.
How to keep tech workers engaged in the age of AI

1 month ago | computerworld.com | Linda Rosencrance

It’s no secret that IT workers can easily get burned out. They often have too much to do and feel stressed trying to keep up with technology that’s always changing. The meteoric growth of artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, in business has only exacerbated the problem, with tech workers feeling pressure to learn relevant skills and even fearing they’ll be replaced by bots.
Comparação entre SaaS, IaaS e PaaS: diferenças, vantagens, desvantagens e exemplos

Feb 17, 2025 | computerweekly.com | Linda Rosencrance

Como escolher entre SaaS, PaaS ou IaaS O tamanho da sua organização pode ajudar a determinar qual modelo de nuvem usar. Algumas recomendações incluem: Pequenas, médias e grandes empresas com recursos limitados: SaaS As empresas podem economizar dinheiro com software como serviço porque não precisam projetar e desenvolver o software elas mesmas. Faz sentido que as empresas usem produtos SaaS que atendam às suas necessidades comerciais porque elas podem se tornar mais produtivas rapidamente.
5 Chinese AI Startups to Watch Beyond DeepSeek in 2025

Feb 14, 2025 | techopedia.com | Linda Rosencrance

China’s AI industry is growing quickly, with many new startups making progress beyond big names such as DeepSeek. While larger companies get most of the attention, smaller Chinese AI startups also create smart AI tools and advanced systems for businesses. With strong support and investment, they can compete worldwide. Ben James, founder of 404, Bittensor Subnet 17, told Techopedia:“DeepSeek has definitely drawn attention to China’s impressive AI ecosystem.
AI Spending Surges in 2025: Tech Giants Double Down on AI

Feb 11, 2025 | techopedia.com | Linda Rosencrance

In 2025, major U.S. tech companies, including Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta Platforms, are doubling down on AI, driving global AI spending to record levels. The rush to increase AI investments is driven by a severe AI leadership race. So, how much are companies spending on AI? In 2025, these four major U.S. tech giants plan to invest more than $320 billion in AI technology. That’s up from the $230 billion they spent in 2024.
Is Metaverse Dead? The State of Virtual Worlds in 2025

Feb 9, 2025 | techopedia.com | Linda Rosencrance

The metaverse was once seen as the future of the Internet, offering virtual worlds where people could work, socialize, and have fun. Big tech companies, such as Meta and Microsoft, have invested heavily in the metaverse, generating much buzz. But now, in 2025, the metaverse is losing steam. Interest has faded, funding has slowed down, and fewer people use it. So, is the metaverse dead? Well, the metaverse market is expected to reach $103.6 billion in 2025 and $507.8 billion by 2030.
EU’s $56M OpenEuroLLM Investment Isn’t Enough, Experts Say

Feb 5, 2025 | techopedia.com | Linda Rosencrance

The European Union has announced plans to create an open-source large language model with $56 million in funding to bring together top researchers from a consortium of 20 companies, universities, and EuroHPC centers across Europe. The goal is to develop a model that works with all EU languages and offers an alternative to AI models from the US and China. Called OpenEuroLLM, the project will build the model using powerful supercomputers, such as Mare Nostrum in Spain and Leonardo in Italy.
6 Semiconductor Trends in 2025: Experts’ View on Chips Future

Jan 22, 2025 | techopedia.com | Linda Rosencrance

Semiconductors are small chips that power various devices, including phones, computers, and cars. In 2025, this industry is changing fast because of new technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, and the need for energy-efficient chips. These changes are bringing better chip designs, new materials, and smarter ways to make them. This article will explore the main semiconductor trends, the challenges ahead, and how these tiny chips will keep improving the technology we use every day.
Top 6 Programming Languages for Machine Learning in 2025

Jan 17, 2025 | techopedia.com | Linda Rosencrance

Machine learning (ML) is changing the way we solve problems, from making better predictions to creating smart technologies like self-driving cars. The programming language you choose plays a big role in how smoothly and effectively you can build machine learning projects. In this article, we’ll look at the best ML programming languages, what they’re good at, how they’re used, and what makes them popular.