Nikhil Jathar

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As modern systems become more distributed, interconnected and dependent on automation, maintaining reliability without exhausting engineering teams is getting harder. Site reliability engineering, or SRE, gives organizations a structured way to improve uptime, resilience and incident response, but it’s only effective when practices are focused, intentional and manageable. The challenge isn’t simply adding more monitoring, processes or tools; it’s helping teams identify what matters most and respond without unnecessary noise or complexity. Below, members of Forbes Technology Council share SRE practices organizations can use to strengthen reliability while keeping workloads sustainable.

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As cybersecurity teams become more specialized, it is easy for organizations to focus so heavily on niche expertise that core security instincts start to fade. But the ability to evaluate and clearly communicate risk, think critically under pressure and understand how systems actually work still matters across every role, from cloud security to threat intelligence.  Specialized knowledge helps teams go deeper, but foundational skills are what allow people to collaborate, adapt and respond when situations don't fit neatly into predefined workflows. To that end, 20 Forbes Technology Council members discuss how to preserve the tech fundamentals that organizations can't afford to lose.

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Consumer fintech apps have made it easier than ever to send money, invest, borrow and track spending at any time, anywhere. But even small moments of friction can frustrate users and chip away at trust and loyalty. If a process feels slow, confusing or uncertain, users don’t just get annoyed; they start to question whether their money and personal data are really safe. Fixing these pain points doesn’t necessarily require reinventing an app; often, consumers are simply craving reliability and a smoother, clearer or less repetitive UX during onboarding and transaction workflows. Below, members of Forbes Technology Council discuss common fintech friction points as well as how to meaningfully improve the customer experience.

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The idea of digital ecosystems that feel as natural and interconnected as the physical world isn’t new; the metaverse and digital twins are concepts plenty of laypersons are familiar with. Yet even when they boast impressive visuals and experiences, most of today’s virtual encounters still feel fragmented, with limited scale and platforms that don’t talk to one another.  The challenge isn’t just developing better graphics or faster devices, but building engineering foundations that allow people, data and digital assets to move seamlessly across environments in real time. Below, members of Forbes Technology Council discuss the engineering advances they believe are most essential for building immersive, scalable and interoperable digital ecosystems that operate less like siloed, standalone applications and more like persistent, interconnected digital environments.

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Remote and hybrid work have opened the door to greater flexibility, stronger talent pipelines and better work-life balance. But as teams spread out, so too does the security perimeter that must be protected. Home networks, personal devices and an ever-expanding mix of apps can introduce gaps that many organizations don’t immediately see.  All of these risks are manageable, but only when companies understand how distributed work changes everyday exposure and give employees the tools and habits to close security gaps before they become incidents. Below, members of Forbes Technology Council discuss critical ways remote work can increase cybersecurity risk, along with practical ways to strengthen security across a distributed workforce.

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Modern applications are intricate systems, built from interconnected components that must balance user demand, security risks and infrastructure limits. When one piece falters, the ripple effects can quickly escalate into downtime, lost revenue and frustrated customers. Fortunately, failures rarely arrive without warning. Subtle signals—whether in system metrics, logs or shifts in user behavior—often surface hours or even days in advance. By learning to detect and act on these early warning signs, tech teams can intervene before small glitches snowball into full-blown failures. Below, members of Forbes Technology Council share the indicators they rely on to spot trouble before it takes applications offline.

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Artificial intelligence has become central to business operations, from procurement to financial services to customer experience. But as adoption accelerates, one concern remains constant: trust. Leaders are realizing that AI systems cannot be left as opaque “black boxes”—they must be explainable, governed and designed with transparency in mind if they are to earn users’ confidence, support innovation and reduce regulatory risks. Below, members of Forbes Technology Council share structural choices and policies that make AI more transparent, compliant and credible. Their insights highlight how organizations can harness AI for competitive advantage while meeting rising expectations from regulators, customers and employees.

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AI-assisted coding is transforming how software gets built, accelerating development cycles, reducing repetitive work and helping teams bring ideas to life faster. But speed can come with a price. When code is generated without full security context, even subtle oversights can turn into serious vulnerabilities, compliance violations or data exposure. From hidden logic flaws to license conflicts and black box traceability issues, these risks can’t be ignored if you want AI to be an asset instead of a liability. Below, Forbes Technology Council members highlight ways to recognize and address the most pressing security challenges introduced by AI-assisted coding, so your team can innovate safely and with confidence.

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As AI handles the predictable, a new workforce is emerging—one that thrives on creativity, community and personality.

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AI agents are transforming how brands engage customers, personalize experiences and optimize campaigns in real time. From automating audience psychographics analysis to competitor tracking, trend monitoring and business analytics, the most impactful applications of AI agents are setting new standards for efficiency and performance. To help leaders stay informed on these developments, I turned to members of Marketing and Advertising Group, a community that I lead through Forbes Technology Council. They share impactful applications of AI agents that should be on every leader's radar, making their marketing strategies more precise, efficient and scalable.

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Digital transformation is usually thought of as adopting technology to streamline, support and improve a company’s internal and customer-facing processes. However, the true goal is to empower people—giving professionals more time and tools to dig into meaningful, fulfilling work; better serve customers; and connect, collaborate and create in new and powerful ways. Centering innovation on people ensures less resistance to change, tech enhancements that truly serve users and businesses that are better able to carry out their mission and vision. Below, members of Forbes Technology Council detail emerging trends in digital transformation that put people first—and why it’s so important to do so.

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Ironically, the speed and efficiency technology brings to most professionals’ workdays can lead to slowdowns for engineering teams in the form of heavy workloads, rapidly accumulated technical debt and constant context switching. Helping their team members balance rapid results with quality and safety is a top priority for every engineering team lead. From guarding uninterrupted focus time to fostering ongoing knowledge-sharing, the right blend of practical strategies can promote productivity and progress. Below, members of Forbes Technology Council share their own tested tips for engineering leads seeking to sustainably boost team speed.

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The implications of AGI are profound, but developing AGI involves technical and ethical considerations that businesses must navigate carefully.

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As new online threats continually emerge, ensuring your digital systems’ security and reliability is more important than ever for businesses. Many companies turn to chaos engineering, intentionally introducing failures to see how their systems respond and to help tech teams pinpoint and shore up weaknesses. However, if critical details are overlooked, it can lead to incomplete or misleading results and few, if any, real improvements. Below, members of Forbes Technology Council detail essential elements of effective chaos engineering initiatives that are often missed but that significantly improve their effectiveness.

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Sophisticated tech-based tools and processes help marketing pros refine copy, build customer avatars, track buying journeys, target audiences and much more. Technology has infiltrated the end-to-end advertising process so thoroughly that consumers are unlikely to be aware of all the tech-powered tactics leveraged in today's marketing and branding campaigns. Advertising agencies use these tools to better serve their clients and inform and engage consumers. Still, most of us would like to know exactly how technology is being used to nudge us toward a purchase, as well as how we as consumers can better leverage technology to find what we're looking for. Here, 20 members of Forbes Technology Council share some of the current tech-based marketing tactics consumers need to know about to make fully informed decisions.

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Every day, professionals across industries are confronted with headlines about artificial intelligence’s growing impact. Many people are understandably concerned that their work will be taken over or rendered obsolete by the ever-growing and ever-evolving plethora of AI tools and systems. While it’s essential for organizations and their team members to come to grips with how AI will impact them, it’s also essential to remember that there are certain invaluable abilities and traits AI can’t replicate, as well as a host of new opportunities the technology is opening up. Below, members of Forbes Technology Council discuss high-demand, wholly human skills that are in more demand than ever in the age of AI, as well as essential traits and expertise that industries need as the use of AI spreads.

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By leveraging the power of VR and AI technologies, we can unlock new opportunities for collaboration, innovation and discovery in space exploration.

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Tech devices, whether purchased and used by businesses or consumers, often represent a significant financial investment, so it’s no wonder everyone is interested in tips for extending their useful lives. Unfortunately, however, some commonly circulated advice is no longer accurate (or never has been), yet it’s still held as truth by many consumers—even some tech experts. Most of us are heavily reliant on our various devices, using them daily for everything from working to shopping to navigating to keeping in touch—and a whole lot more—so it’s important to access accurate advice about protecting them. Below, 19 members of Forbes Technology Council debunk common misconceptions about using and maintaining our workplace and personal tech devices and share the truth behind the myths.