Money laundering poses a detrimental impact on businesses and the economy as a whole. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes, the amount of money laundered around the world in a single year is presumed to be 2–5% of global GDP, which is roughly $800 billion to $2 trillion. The purpose of ...

The Internet of Things continues making inroads in the business world, so organizations should have a defined IoT structure in place to ensure that data and operations are properly secured. This policy from TechRepublic Premium provides guidelines for the procurement, usage and administration of IoT devices, whether company provided or employee-owned. From the policy: Since ...

As worldwide energy needs and concerns about climate change continue to increase, environmentally responsible business practices are critical for the successful future of a company and the markets in which it operates. This IT Data Center Green Energy Policy, from TechRepublic Premium, is intended to meet green standards for IT data center operations, which includes ...

Poor mental health can affect work performance in the form of burnout, absenteeism, turnover, workplace violence and substance abuse. On the other hand, when workers have good mental health, they are better able to cope with the stresses of life, realize their own abilities, learn and work well and contribute actively to their communities. The ...

Maintaining electronic communications in business involves walking a fine line. Employees want relevant information to be kept available for future reference so that they can do their jobs, but keeping these items long-term can pose security and resource risks. The purpose of this policy from TechRepublic Premium is to establish requirements for the retention and ...

This policy from TechRepublic Premium sets forth guidelines for the use of the internet, as well as internet-powered communication services, including email, proprietary group messaging services (e.g., Slack) and social networking services in business contexts. It also covers Internet of Things use and bring-your-own-device practices. From the policy: SAFE BROWSING • Use a modern, supported ...

The space industry is witnessing a profound transformation, driven by new technologies and the greater participation of the private sector. From satellites to weather, agriculture and communications to space connectivity, industrial IoT devices and scientific, government or space exploration missions, the potential is vast. TechRepublic Premium presents this spacetech glossary to help you understand the ...

TechRepublic Premium was at the Linux Foundation’s Open Source Summit Europe 2023, held in Bilbao, Spain, September 19-21. The event is for open source developers and technologists to share information and solve problems, all in the name of innovation and improving their knowledge. In this feature, learn about the latest views on open source and ...

Developing software in a modern business enterprise requires cooperation, collaboration and coordination. Long gone are the days when a single mythical coder can single-handedly develop software applications sophisticated and flexible enough for modern business needs. This hiring kit from TechRepublic Premium provides a workable framework you can use to find the best candidate for your ...