Special Features

Infrastructure around the world is being linked together via sensors, machine learning and analytics. We examine the rise of the digital twin, the new leaders in industrial IoT (IIoT) and case studies that highlight the lessons learned from production IIoT deployments.

The cloud is disrupting traditional operating models for IT departments and entire organizations. In this compelling series, business leaders sit down with ZDNet and TechRepublic editors to discuss how they're embracing cloud services, innovating more rapidly, and driving success for their companies.

The combination of 5G and edge computing will unleash new capabilities from real-time analytics to automation to self-driving cars and trucks.

The smartest companies now approach cybersecurity with a risk management strategy. Learn how to make policies to protect your most important digital assets.

5G will be popularized via telecom carriers and the marketing of wire-cutting services, but the biggest impact and returns will come from connecting the Internet of things, edge computing and analytics infrastructure with minimal latency.

Cloud computing is gobbling up more of the services that power businesses. But, some have privacy, security, and regulatory demands that preclude the public cloud. Here's how to find the right mix.

It's no wonder that IBM CEO Ginni Rometty is the opening keynote for CES 2019 -- the conference is about business as much as consumer electronics -- as IoT, smart IT, AI and 5G take center stage as the bridge to everything connected.

Today's security threats have expanded in their scope and seriousness. There can now be millions -- or even billions -- of dollars at risk when information security isn't handled properly. And beyond that, cybersecurity will define many of the international conflicts of the future.

The race is on to improve food production to keep up with population growth. Artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, drones, precision agriculture, robots, and more are critical to stemming the coming food shortage.

New technologies from wearables to AI and robots could have a huge impact on the health service. We take a look at the opportunities ahead.