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[Featured Image] A person in a yellow plaid shirt works on their computer after determining the proper network topology for their needs.

Network Topology: Types and Uses

Explore network topology, or the physical and logical structure of networks, as well as standard network topology uses, how to determine what topology you need, and how to begin working in the field.

October 4, 2024

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[Featured Image] An enterprise architect walks a new employee through some of the tasks they will handle as part of the team as they review content on a laptop with a whiteboard in the background.

What Does an Enterprise Architect Do? 2026 Career Guide

Enterprise architects have the important responsibility of handling the maintenance and optimization of an organization’s information technology (IT) networks. Explore the job in more detail and learn how to become an enterprise architect below.

October 4, 2024

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[Featured Image] A professional sits at her desk and uses software as a service to have a video conference with colleagues on one computer screen while consulting data on her second computer screen.

What Is Software as a Service? Definition and Examples

Software as a service refers to accessing cloud-based software through the internet, such as Netflix, Zoom, and Google Docs, instead of via a local download. Keep reading to discover the benefits of SaaS to both users and software vendors.

October 4, 2024

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[Featured Image] A smiling automation engineer sits at their desktop computer and looks at a colleague off-camera.

Automation Engineer Career Guide

Automation engineers help streamline processes to make the workplace more efficient. Explore more about an automation engineer career and what you’ll need to start one.

October 4, 2024

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[Featured Image] A smiling person in a gray dress takes a resume from a potential employee during a job interview obtained via a letter of interest.

Letter of Interest: What it Is and How to Write One

A letter of interest can inform a company that you would like to work for them. Learn what a letter of interest is, what to include when writing one, and how a letter of interest differs from a cover letter.

October 4, 2024

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[Featured Image] A digital marketing specialist wearing a white blouse sits at her laptop in a modern office setting.

What Is a Digital Marketing Specialist? Tasks, Skills, and How to Become One

If you enjoy being strategic and creative, then you may enjoy a career in digital marketing. Learn what a digital marketing specialist does, the skills you'll need to succeed, and how to become one.

October 4, 2024

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