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    The massive AWS outage that broke half the internet is finally over – here’s what happened

    picture alliance / Contributor / Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways A major AWS outage disrupted global websites, apps, and services. The issue stemmed from a DNS failure in AWS’s US-East-1 region. In the latest update, Amazon said the AWS outage was resolved. Amazon Web Services […] More

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    The best business internet providers of 2025

    When you’re in the market for an internet service provider for your small business, there’s a lot more to consider than just download speeds and monthly prices. Reliability is at the absolute top of the list, backed up by service level agreements that clearly spell out what your business has a right to expect. That’s followed closely by support, which should be available 24/7 and be knowledgeable enough to quickly handle problems, so an outage doesn’t take a toll on profits or productivity. The most difficult part of choosing the best internet provider for your business is figuring out exactly which services are available in your area. For this guide, I’ve focused on large, well-established internet providers that are available throughout the US. Depending on where your office is located, you might be able to find excellent local and regional options as well. You can and should evaluate those additional providers using the same criteria discussed here. Also: The best business internet service providers (VoIP) What’s the best business internet service provider right now?After considering all the well-established internet service providers that cover large parts of the US and have plans dedicated to business use with 24/7 support, my pick for the best business internet service provider is Verizon Business More

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    Everyone thinks AI will transform their business – but only 13% are making it happen

    Vertigo3d/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google.  ZDNET’s key takeaways Most businesses expect AI will cause profound internal changes. Few of them, however, know how to get from A to B. Businesses continue to struggle with implementing AI.  The growing use of AI in the workplace has been […] More

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    This docking station handled my three-monitor setup like a beast – and it’s got a bold look

    Anker Prime DL7400 docking station <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Anker Prime DL7400 is available now for $299 on Amazon. It’s a desktop hub for Windows or Macs that can handle three displays (one at 8K) and 140W upstream power. It doesn’t support Linux or ChromeOS, is expensive, and very bulky. –> Follow ZDNET: Add us […] More

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    Why I’d choose this HP Windows laptop over a MacBook for work – especially at its latest price

    HP EliteBook Ultra G1i <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The HP EliteBook Ultra G1i is on sale for $1,799. I highly recommend it to people looking for a laptop with top-performing hardware, a vibrant screen, and a high-quality webcam. However, because of its limited port selection, some might find its usability limited without supplementary accessories. more […] More