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January 15, 2026 15Jan2026 News

AI governance provides guardrails for faster innovation

Dataiku’s field chief data officer for Asia-Pacific and Japan discusses how implementing AI governance can accelerate innovation while mitigating the risks of shadow AI Continue Reading

January 15, 2026 15Jan2026 News

PSNI resorted to pen and paper after issues with ControlWorks command and control software

Northern Ireland’s Policing Board has asked the Police Service of Northern Ireland for clarification after it emerged the PSNI has not reported IT issues that affected its ability to record reports from the public to the oversight body Continue Reading

January 15, 2026 15Jan2026 News

Cyber body ISC2 signs on as UK software security ambassador

Professional cyber association ISC2 pledges support to UK government’s Software Security Ambassador scheme, part of the recently unveiled Cyber Action Plan Continue Reading

January 15, 2026 15Jan2026 News

CEOs are taking the lead on AI initiatives

A study from BCG shows that CEOs increasingly feel their job security depends on successful AI-enablement of business operations Continue Reading

January 15, 2026 15Jan2026 News

Zoho opens its first UAE datacentres to boost cloud adoption

New Dubai and Abu Dhabi facilities support data sovereignty, providing CIOs with local access to more than 100 Zoho and ManageEngine cloud services Continue Reading

January 15, 2026 15Jan2026 News

TII’s Falcon-H1 Arabic sets global standard for Arabic AI

Abu Dhabi’s TII launches Falcon-H1 Arabic, setting a global benchmark for Arabic artificial intelligence Continue Reading

January 15, 2026 15Jan2026 News

Chelsea shoots for enhanced mobile connectivity in and around Stamford Bridge

Leading English football club upgrades mobile network in and around home stadium to deliver enhanced connectivity for fans attending matches and events, based on new and upgraded small cells Continue Reading

January 14, 2026 14Jan2026 News

Texas judge throws out second lawsuit over CrowdStrike outage

A US judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by CrowdStrike shareholders over the July 2024 outage that caused widespread disruption around the world Continue Reading

January 14, 2026 14Jan2026 News

Microsoft DCU uses UK courts to hunt down cyber criminals

Microsoft has taken down the RedDVS cyber crime-as-a-service network after obtaining a UK court order, marking its first civil legal action outside of the US Continue Reading

January 14, 2026 14Jan2026 News

Nozomi Networks opens APAC headquarters in Singapore

Industrial cyber security firm Nozomi Networks has opened its Singapore headquarters, doubling its regional headcount, and pledging to remain vendor agnostic while targeting the manufacturing and utility sectors Continue Reading

January 14, 2026 14Jan2026 News

Bath Rugby scrums down with 5G private network

Telecoms equipment supplier looks to address current performance challenges of legacy Wi-Fi and congested public mobile networks in sports and entertainment venues with dedicated cellular network Continue Reading

January 14, 2026 14Jan2026 News

AON ups insurance offering to protect datacentre developers from costs incurred by project delays

Professional services company AON is expanding its insurance offering for datacentre developers and investors, citing the growing complexity and risk profile of server builds Continue Reading

January 14, 2026 14Jan2026 News

London’s Tube network extends 4G/5G connectivity

London Underground reveals more progress on introducing high-speed mobile coverage across the Tube network, with stations including Euston Square, Cannon Street and Battersea Power Station now gaining coverage, with more to go live soon Continue Reading

January 14, 2026 14Jan2026 News

Microsoft urges tech rivals to cover datacentre expansion-related power costs to protect consumers

Microsoft claims it is not right for consumers to foot the bill for the rising energy costs caused by AI datacentre expansions, and is calling on the tech community to act accordingly Continue Reading

January 14, 2026 14Jan2026 Blog Post

UK government's U-turn on digital ID was inevitable from the start

The UK government’s plans for a national digital identity scheme were never going to be mandatory. That’s not some sort of scoop – although Computer Weekly predicted as much last year - nor is it ... Continue Reading

January 14, 2026 14Jan2026 News

UK government backtracks on plans for mandatory digital ID

The proposed national digital identity app will no longer be compulsory for conducting right-to-work checks, removing the most contentious and widely criticised element of the scheme Continue Reading

January 14, 2026 14Jan2026 Blog Post

GreenOps & FinOps series brief, counting the cost of cloud

GreenOps is a growing movement… and its proliferation has sprouted a corresponding and commensurate increase in focus on FinOps. Another portmanteau in the DevOps style, GreenOps can be defined as ... Continue Reading

January 14, 2026 14Jan2026 Blog Post

Google banks on Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) for agentic commerce

Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) is a new open standard designed to allow AI agents to carry out shopping commerce autonomously. The new standard exists under the Apache 2 open source ... Continue Reading

January 14, 2026 14Jan2026 News

Subsea cable worth $1bn to link Japan with Malaysia and Singapore

The Intra-Asia Marine Cable will deliver 320Tbps capacity across the region, complementing subsea cable investments by hyperscalers such as Google and Meta in recent years Continue Reading

January 13, 2026 13Jan2026 News

Microsoft patches 112 CVEs on first Patch Tuesday of 2026

January brings a larger-than-of-late Patch Tuesday update out of Redmond, but an uptick in disclosures is often expected at this time of year Continue Reading

January 13, 2026 13Jan2026 News

‘Dual-channel’ attacks are the new face of BEC in 2026

Business email compromise remains a significant threat as cyber fraudsters deploy a more diverse range of tactics against their potential victims, according to a report Continue Reading

January 13, 2026 13Jan2026 News

Samsung claims virtualised RAN first, accelerating AI-native, 6G-ready nets

CE giant Samsung completes commercial call using its own vRAN solution powered by Intel Xeon 6700P-B processor series with up to 72 cores, on a Tier 1 US mobile operator’s live network Continue Reading

January 13, 2026 13Jan2026 News

Police Digital Service ex-staffers launch employment tribunal action over mistreatment claims

The Police Digital Service has said it cannot comment on employment tribunal claims, nor reports of more staff departures, as questions over the future of the organisation remain unanswered Continue Reading

January 13, 2026 13Jan2026 News

Berlin anarchists cite AI in attack on key energy infrastructure

Berlin anarchists have sabotaged key energy infrastructure in the city, claiming it as an act of ‘self-defence’ against the planet’s destruction by ‘energy-guzzling’ technologies and the wider fossil fuel economy that underpins their development Continue Reading

January 13, 2026 13Jan2026 News

Interview: How ING reaps benefits of centralising AI

ING bank is using generative AI-powered chatbots with a human in the loop to streamline mortgage applications. It is also testing speech-to-speech models Continue Reading

January 13, 2026 13Jan2026 News

Post Office scandal’s oldest victim calls for total ban on Fujitsu

Betty Brown wants the IT supplier at the centre of the Post Office scandal banned from all government contracts Continue Reading

January 13, 2026 13Jan2026 News

Motive accelerates Edge AI safety for automotive operations

Commercial vehicle AI dash cam said to be able to deliver three times more AI processing power, stereo vision and hands-free two-way communication in an all-in-one device Continue Reading

January 13, 2026 13Jan2026 Opinion

Cutting through the noise: SaaS accelerators vs. enterprise AI

The Security Think Tank considers what CISOs and buyers need to know to cut through the noise around AI and figure out which AI cyber use cases are worth a look, and which are just hype. Continue Reading

January 13, 2026 13Jan2026 News

UK broadband revolution shows no sign of slowing down

As BT broadband provision division reaches landmark anniversary, research finds UK’s internet habits have hit new heights in terms of working, streaming, gaming and living online Continue Reading

January 13, 2026 13Jan2026 News

UK open banking is eight years old and ready to grow into the wider economy

The next phase of open banking will have a greater impact as it morphs into cross-sector open finance Continue Reading

January 13, 2026 13Jan2026 News

Samsung, Keysight validate satellite-to-satellite, direct-to-cell 5G mobility

Technology design, emulation and test services firm collaborates with CE and comms tech giant to validate 3GPP Release 19 non-terrestrial networks band as industry moves towards direct-to-cell satellite services Continue Reading

January 13, 2026 13Jan2026 News

How one IT chief shifted the needle on a reactive IT strategy

In spite of headlines that suggest every business should be ploughing vast sums of money into tech innovation, the reality remains that IT plays a supporting role for most firms Continue Reading

January 13, 2026 13Jan2026 Blog Post

Airbyte CEO: How ChatGPT changed the data integration game

AI needs data, lots of it. Because we know all the truisms that circulate in this arena (i.e. garbage in, garbage out and so on), we need to pay particular attention to the provenance of our data ... Continue Reading

January 13, 2026 13Jan2026 E-Zine

Every Post Office victim deserves an OBE, says Betty Brown

In the first edition of the Computer Weekly ezine for 2026, we reveal who in the world of tech has received gongs in the New Year Honours List, and why. We also sit down with competition lawyer Maria Luisa Stasi, who is in the midst of a legal ... Continue Reading

January 13, 2026 13Jan2026 News

Execs see AI and automation as long-term strategic investments

Recent surveys point to business and IT leaders looking at five-year technology investment plans Continue Reading

January 13, 2026 13Jan2026 News

AI to handle four in 10 customer queries in Singapore by 2027

As companies turn to AI agents to solve manpower constraints, more than nine in 10 APAC consumers say they want clear explanations for AI-driven decisions Continue Reading

January 12, 2026 12Jan2026 News

Business leaders see AI risks and fraud outpacing ransomware, says WEF

C-suite executives are more concerned with risks arising from AI vulnerabilities and cyber fraud than ransomware, according to the World Economic Forum Continue Reading

January 12, 2026 12Jan2026 News

Eutelsat extends Airbus contract for further low Earth orbit OneWeb satellites

Satcoms constellation provider orders further 340 craft from space technology manufacturer to offer global connectivity services from LEO locations Continue Reading

January 12, 2026 12Jan2026 News

Ofcom begins investigation of explicit image generation on Grok

Elon Musk’s Grok image generator, from parent company X, is being investigated by the UK regulator under the Online Safety Act Continue Reading

January 12, 2026 12Jan2026 News

Interview: Dawn McCarroll, director of supply chain and business excellence, Helios Towers

As a company that installs and maintains telecoms towers across Africa and the Middle East, Helios is looking to boost digital inclusion in the countries it serves as well as grow through technology improvements Continue Reading

January 12, 2026 12Jan2026 Blog Post

Reolink video doorbell & floodlight cameras

True story, I had to be out of the country on some international travel for a couple of technology trade conferences. Nothing unusual there so far. But, also true, I had planned to extend the ... Continue Reading

January 12, 2026 12Jan2026 Blog Post

What to expect from Palo Alto Networks’ Ignite London 2026

Closer to home than Las Vegas (or indeed Barcelona, or any of the other usual suspect venues), the Computer Weekly Developer Network is headed to Old Billingsgate, London on Thursday, 5 February ... Continue Reading

January 12, 2026 12Jan2026 News

Welsh government launches £2.1m fund to help SMEs adopt AI

The funding is being used to deliver artificial intelligence awareness and adoption support to businesses, as well as to upskill staff, enabling them to take advantage of AI Continue Reading

January 12, 2026 12Jan2026 News

UK regains second spot in global fintech investment ranking

Global fintech investment was up 21% and the UK retook second spot in the market ranking for the full year 2025 Continue Reading

January 12, 2026 12Jan2026 News

Intersec Dubai highlights why AI has become critical in the race against cyber attackers

Cigna Healthcare’s Jean Wiles warns that healthcare security teams must act faster without sacrificing accuracy or compliance as threats driven by artificial intelligence scale Continue Reading

January 12, 2026 12Jan2026 In Depth

Auditing, classifying and building a data sovereignty strategy

We look at data sovereignty – what it is and how to build a data sovereignty strategy around data auditing Continue Reading

January 12, 2026 12Jan2026 News

Woolworths to power Olive digital assistant with agentic AI

The Australian retail giant is the first in the Asia-Pacific region to use Google’s Gemini Enterprise for Customer Experience to turn its chatbot into a proactive shopping partner Continue Reading

January 12, 2026 12Jan2026 News

Singapore and Japan team up on quantum computing

The two countries will work together to bridge the gap between quantum research and real-world commercialisation, marking Singapore’s first government-to-government pact dedicated to the technology Continue Reading

January 11, 2026 11Jan2026 News

UAE’s VentureOne to deploy secure autonomy technologies in Europe through Unikie and Solita partners

Partnerships with Finland’s Unikie and Solita will bring UAE-developed secure autonomy technologies to critical infrastructure, public safety and AI-enabled operations across Northern Europe Continue Reading

January 11, 2026 11Jan2026 Blog Post

Elon Musk set to open source new X algorithm

Twitter reworking billionaire Elon Musk has stated that he will open up a new algorithm related to operations on the social media platform X. The open sourcing will include all code related to ... Continue Reading

January 10, 2026 10Jan2026 Blog Post

Sovereign stress test: how do I know I’m in control of my AI and data?

This is a guest blog post by Jozef de Vries, Chief Product Engineering Officer, EDB. In 2025, the UK government announced a Sovereign AI Unit with up to £500 million of funding allocated to the ... Continue Reading

January 10, 2026 10Jan2026 Blog Post

Three ways AI is shaping growth planning in 2026

This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Adam Ben-Yousef, SVP for revenue growth management at o9 Solutions. Dallas-based o9 Solutions is known for its AI-powered ... Continue Reading

January 09, 2026 09Jan2026 News

Ofcom sets out plans for mobile, Wi-Fi to share upper 6 GHz spectrum band

In an aim to provide a boost for the country’s economy, UK comms regulator Ofcom reveals proposals for mobile and Wi-Fi to share some of the same airwaves Continue Reading

January 09, 2026 09Jan2026 Opinion

MPs could be unintentionally going easy on tech ‘parasite’ in Post Office scandal bill

Fujitsu’s Post Office scandal bill should be a share of a figure much higher than the £1.8bn compensation costs cited by a Parliamentary committee Continue Reading

January 09, 2026 09Jan2026 News

Hutchison Ports completes private 5G network at UK hub

Hutchison Ports taps into global mobile network to support autonomous trucks and future digital innovation Continue Reading

January 09, 2026 09Jan2026 News

CES 2026: Hitachi inks collaborations with Nvidia, Google Cloud, Nozomi Networks

In its mission to build a ‘harmonised society’, Hitachi claims momentum, with major announcements across areas including mobility, AI and energy Continue Reading

January 09, 2026 09Jan2026 News

What will the DEI landscape of the tech sector look like in 2026?

Over the past 10 years there has been an ongoing battle to increase representation of women and other underrepresented groups in the tech sector – but progress has been slow. What will 2026 have in store for this endeavour? Continue Reading

January 09, 2026 09Jan2026 Opinion

From promise to proof: making AI security adoption tangible

The Security Think Tank considers what CISOs and buyers need to know to cut through the noise around AI and figure out which AI cyber use cases are worth a look, and which are just hype. Continue Reading

January 09, 2026 09Jan2026 News

MPs and contractors urge UK government to U-turn on ‘manifestly unfair’ Loan Charge settlement terms

Contractors and MPs are up in arms over the government’s promise to wipe tens of thousands of pounds off the Loan Charge liabilities of those yet to reach a settlement with HMRC, describing it as ‘manifestly unfair’ to those who have paid Continue Reading

January 09, 2026 09Jan2026 Opinion

Computer Misuse Act reform is overdue - not all anniversaries should be celebrated

Let's not have any further anniversaries for the UK's outdated cyber security laws - the government has dragged its heels for too long and reform is urgently needed Continue Reading

January 09, 2026 09Jan2026 News

Agentic AI requires rethink of cloud security strategy

Security leaders discuss the rise of agentic AI, warning that autonomous agents operating at machine speed will require organisations to move away from static protection towards behavioural monitoring and automated reasoning Continue Reading

January 09, 2026 09Jan2026 News

Salesforce advocates AI fluency framework alongside customers

Salesforce has launched an ‘AI fluency playbook’ based on its own workforce’s experience, aimed at guiding customers on AI adoption, stressing what it sees as human-AI synergies Continue Reading

January 09, 2026 09Jan2026 News

Volkswagen looks to deliver advanced infotainment and connectivity capabilities

Global auto manufacturer unveils primary tech provider for the launch of its zonal software-defined vehicle architecture, providing high-performance system-on-chips for infotainment capabilities starting in 2027 Continue Reading

January 08, 2026 08Jan2026 News

Personal data of thousands stolen in attack on London councils

The West London council at the centre of a major cyber incident has now started the process of informing residents that their personal data was compromised in the attack Continue Reading

January 08, 2026 08Jan2026 News

Campaigners urge UK to develop digital sovereignty strategy

UK digital rights campaigners have urged UK parliamentarians to implement a digital sovereignty strategy as part of the forthcoming Cyber Security and Resilience Bill to reduce reliance on technology subject to foreign interference Continue Reading

January 08, 2026 08Jan2026 News

UK’s AI plan of action needs to shift into overdrive

The UK has a 50-point plan of action to drive the AI sector. There’s ongoing investment, but plenty of areas to improve Continue Reading

January 08, 2026 08Jan2026 News

What will happen with Starmer’s digital ID scheme in 2026?

Last year, the UK government announced ambitious plans for a national digital identity scheme, but will 2026 lead to more disenchantment or new excitement? Continue Reading

January 08, 2026 08Jan2026 News

Like it or not, AI will transform cyber strategy in 2026

Bubble or no bubble, from cyber skills to defensive strategies to governance, risk and compliance, artificial intelligence will remake the cyber world in 2026 Continue Reading

January 08, 2026 08Jan2026 Opinion

Security Think Tank: Stop buying AI, start buying outcomes

The Security Think Tank considers what CISOs and buyers need to know to cut through the noise around artificial intelligence and figure out which AI cyber use cases are worth a look, and which are just hype Continue Reading

January 08, 2026 08Jan2026 News

Labour MP Josh Simons to lead digital ID scheme

Cabinet Office parliamentary secretary Josh Simons to become digital ID minister as government prepares to launch public consultation on the scheme Continue Reading

January 08, 2026 08Jan2026 Blog Post

Think & drive, IFS Cadillac F1 partnership steers more data behind the wheel

Fuel, oil, new tyres, precision-tuned pistons, gloves, helmet and fireproof underwear - check, check, check. That might have been the checklist for a Formula 1 team driver in pre-milennial times, ... Continue Reading

January 08, 2026 08Jan2026 News

CES 2026: Qualcomm expands IE‑IoT portfolio

Edge AI technology made available for developers, enterprises and OEMs, integrating chipsets, software distribution and tools to scales across verticals Continue Reading

January 08, 2026 08Jan2026 Blog Post

2026: Prepare for a year of uncertainty

What a start to 2026. Deloitte’s 74th quarterly survey of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and group finance directors of major companies in the UK revealed that geopolitics and poor UK ... Continue Reading

January 08, 2026 08Jan2026 News

CES 2026: NXP looks to unlock potential of AI-powered vehicles

Semiconductor firm launches chip to transform vehicles into intelligent edge devices by centralising software and data across all vehicle domains, solving complexity and unlocking AI-powered vehicle capabilities Continue Reading

January 08, 2026 08Jan2026 News

CES 2026: Toyota enhances SUV range with added infotainment

New version of RAV4 now available with Snapdragon Digital Chassis for personalisation and immersive infotainment, as well as advanced safety, convenience and real-time connected features Continue Reading

January 07, 2026 07Jan2026 News

India and Singapore outpace global peers in agentic AI adoption

Research from Thoughtworks reveals that while 77% of global businesses are focused on generating revenue from AI initiatives, Asian markets are leading the charge in agentic AI adoption, job creation and executive confidence Continue Reading

January 07, 2026 07Jan2026 News

Interview: Diana Schildhouse, chief data and analytics officer, Colgate-Palmolive

The consumer goods giant is taking its advanced analytics approach and adding AI for greater value, but its data leader stresses the importance of getting the data foundations in place first Continue Reading

January 07, 2026 07Jan2026 News

CCRC says multiple Post Office software systems potentially implicated in miscarriages of justice

Statutory body said its work has widened to multiple IT systems, and could even look at potential Post Office miscarriages of justice with no link to IT Continue Reading

January 07, 2026 07Jan2026 Podcast

SQL Slammer lesson: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast

We speak to the head of the Microsoft Security Response Center about how the company works with the industry to get systems patched quickly Continue Reading

January 07, 2026 07Jan2026 News

Home Office digital-only eVisa system could be ruled unlawful

The Home Office is facing a judicial review over refusing to allow alternative proof of immigration status outside of the electronic visa system, despite data quality and integrity issues plaguing the system Continue Reading

January 07, 2026 07Jan2026 Opinion

Why AI agent recoverability is vital for business resilience

While AI agents are transforming operations they bring risks. Governance, monitoring, and instant rollback can help with resilience, trust, and safe innovation Continue Reading

January 07, 2026 07Jan2026 News

All England Tennis Club extends 36-year IBM deal with AI at core of plans

Deal will see IBM continue to develop digital experience for fans of the Wimbledon tennis tournament Continue Reading

January 07, 2026 07Jan2026 News

CES 2026: Sony Honda Mobility drives out Afeela SDV prototype

Japanese joint venture mobility tech company advances vision of mobility as a creative entertainment space Continue Reading

January 07, 2026 07Jan2026 News

CES 2026: Rubber hits the road for Qualcomm automotive

Mobile tech leader uses CES to outline advances in automotive through key collaborations with Chinese startup technology company, IT behemoth and manufacturing group to boost, ADAS, IVI and AI compute Continue Reading

January 07, 2026 07Jan2026 News

Accenture acquires UK AI firm linked to Vote Leave campaign

Faculty, the company that powered the data strategy of Boris Johnson’s former chief of staff, Dominic Cummings, is now part of Accenture Continue Reading

January 06, 2026 06Jan2026 News

Lenovo taps AI and digital twins to power World Cup 2026

Technology partner for upcoming football tournament has built an artificial intelligence knowledge assistant for coaches, digital avatars to assist VAR decisions, and smart infrastructure for venue management Continue Reading

January 06, 2026 06Jan2026 News

Privacy will be under unprecedented attack in 2026

The UK and Europe are ramping up opposition to encryption and stepping up surveillance of private communications. Here is what to expect this year Continue Reading

January 06, 2026 06Jan2026 News

Fujitsu UK job cuts as staff pay the price for failures of top executives

Troubled IT giant’s staff are paying the price for senior management failures over Post Office scandal Continue Reading

January 06, 2026 06Jan2026 Opinion

Will there be a technology policy epiphany in 2026?

The UK government faces many complex technology policy decisions in the year ahead, which could reshape the country for a digital, AI-led future Continue Reading

January 06, 2026 06Jan2026 Opinion

Diversity Think Tank: Weathering the Storm

Even without recent news in the US, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives were dialled back in UK businesses last year due to tight budgets and economic uncertainty. Is it the end of the DEI push as we know it, or just a momentary blip ... Continue Reading

January 06, 2026 06Jan2026 Blog Post

Addressing UK’s technical debt is only way to secure country’s digital future

This is a guest blog post by Rob Lay, Director of Solutions Engineering UK&I at Cisco. The recently announced Cybersecurity and Resilience Bill is a welcome move by the UK government to ... Continue Reading

January 06, 2026 06Jan2026 In Depth

Results and prospects for AI in business applications in 2026

Agentic AI dominated enterprise IT discourse in 2025, evolving from generative AI. In 2026, AI convergence and governance will determine AI’s impact on enterprise IT Continue Reading

January 06, 2026 06Jan2026 News

UAE launches AI ecosystem to boost climate-resilient agriculture worldwide

In partnership with the Gates Foundation, Abu Dhabi unveils a multi-institution AI platform designed to accelerate agricultural innovation, strengthen food security and support millions of smallholder farmers facing climate volatility Continue Reading

January 06, 2026 06Jan2026 News

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