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Announcing Spiceworks' 2019 State of IT Budgets Report

Money matters in IT. After all, building up computer networks and properly maintaining the digital devices companies depend on doesn't come cheap. And to ensure organizations and employees are supported by a solid and secure tech foundation, IT departments need to regularly invest in hardware, software, and services.

Data snapshot: The Lifespan of Computers and Other Tech in the Workplace

You know what they say: “Nothing lasts forever.” That’s especially true of technology. And as much as you might have loved that flip phone, 486-based tower, or perhaps that original iPad, all good things must come to an end. Whether an unfortunate tumble destroys a once-shiny-and-new device, a system stops responding as snappily as it used to, or a support agreement ends, there are many reasons to move on from older tech.

Data snapshot: AI Chatbots and Intelligent Assistants in the Workplace

Computer programs that talk to people aren’t new. The natural language processing program ELIZA , which played the role of a digital psychologist, first debuted way back in 1966. This early chatbot was capable of “listening” to you as you shared your life story, delivering mostly coherent, yet vague canned responses to whatever you typed in.

Data Snapshot: How Meltdown & Spectre flaws are affecting businesses

In recent years, revelations of security holes in widely used IT hardware and software have put IT pros on edge. A few times a year, a huge cybersecurity announcement introduces chaos into the IT world, forcing network and systems administrators to scramble to secure their environments and deal with the fallout.