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News
09 Jun 2026
Microsoft smashes record for biggest ever Patch Tuesday update
Microsoft has not only broken but obliterated the record for the largest ever Patch Tuesday drop, with its June 2026 update addressing approximately 200 flaws, and three zero-days. Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
09 Jun 2026
UK government launches AI Assurance Stakeholder Consortium
The consortium, launched in partnership with BCS, aims to build trust in artificial intelligence and help the UK economy grow through responsible AI adoption Continue Reading
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09 Jun 2026
Talabat Kitchens combines AI, data and partnerships to scale in MENA
Awais Malik, general manager for Kitchens MENA at Talabat, explains how the company’s technology-driven cloud kitchen strategy is helping restaurant partners scale faster, reduce costs and unlock growth opportunities across the region Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
09 Jun 2026
UK government pumps £200m into AI skills and adoption
Partnering with businesses, trade unions and workers, the UK government want to upskill workers and spread artificial intelligence adoption Continue Reading
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E-Zine
09 Jun 2026
Inside the AI factory of the future
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we visit the latest in AI factory technology and construction at TeraWulf’s Lake Ontario datacentre, where a former coal-fired power station is being rapidly transformed. American Express talks about the latest digital innovations being introduced at the credit card giant. And we ask the hyperscalers – can you really deliver a sovereign cloud? Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jun 2026
Why voice is becoming India’s next payment frontier
India’s Unified Payments Interface has made mobile payments ubiquitous in the subcontinent. As the country gears up for voice-activated transactions, experts warn of new risks involving AI and audio deepfakes Continue Reading
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News
08 Jun 2026
Councils exit 10-year Capita deal to boost decision and project velocity
Two councils that were once part of a five-council group outsourced to Capita take back control of their IT to allow for decision-making and IT projects that aren’t bound by the slowest member Continue Reading
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News
08 Jun 2026
Scale of Synnovis breach widens as Essex NHS Trust comes forward
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has become the latest NHS body to confirm data on its patients was stolen in a 2024 ransomware attack on lab services partner Synnovis Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Jun 2026
Starmer announces sovereign compute strategy amid £1.1bn chip investment
Prime minister launches strategy to develop UK sovereign compute capability as government pumps £1.1bn into AI hardware plan Continue Reading
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08 Jun 2026
Red tape or responsible tech? Regulation’s growing influence on govtech suppliers
As artificial intelligence and digital regulations tighten across the UK and Europe, government technology suppliers are redesigning products and absorbing rising compliance costs, raising questions about regulatory impact Continue Reading
By- Dave Howell
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News
08 Jun 2026
DfE proposes changes to student funding for assistive technology
The UK Department for Education is proposing to reduce access to paid-for assistive technology in favour of free-to-access services Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
04 Jun 2026
Publishers can now opt out of Google AI summaries and training
The UK’s competition watchdog has ruled that Google must provide online publishers and news organisations with the ability to opt out of their work being summarised by artificial intelligence, or otherwise used to train the company’s models Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
04 Jun 2026
Interview: Clare Hickie, EMEA CTO, Workday
The IT chief went from implementing Workday software at one of the firm’s largest customers to leading technology at the supplier – she discusses what she learned Continue Reading
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04 Jun 2026
EU unveils full-stack sovereignty package to build Euro tech muscle
European Commission launches package spanning chips, cloud and energy to reduce dependency on US and Chinese supply chains and to foster a sovereign vertical domestic stack Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2026
Property sector plans for digital ID collapse over government policy concerns
A major initiative to introduce a standard digital identity scheme for house buying and selling has been shelved due to political uncertainty and lack of clear benefits Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
04 Jun 2026
Capita launched civil service pension scheme site without ‘basic’ web security
Outsourcer went live with its troubled civil service pensions administration without a basic Domain Name System security feature Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
03 Jun 2026
SIT Committee urges Palantir exit in push to end US cloud grip
A Science, Innovation and Technology Committee report contains recommendations that would radically alter UK public sector IT, procurement and relationship with hyperscalers if adopted Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)
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News
03 Jun 2026
Capgemini wins another 10-year HMRC deal
This particular deal is for contact centre as a service, which sees artificial intelligence being deployed to streamline processes Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Feature
03 Jun 2026
Scandinavia’s Kitron leans into AI but depends on ERP and local links to keep electronics production
Norway-headquartered Kitron Group is on a growth path and relies on local-market nous and partners Continue Reading
By- Martin Veitch
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News
03 Jun 2026
E-invoicing and digital tax compliance reshape the GCC regulatory landscape
As Gulf governments accelerate tax digitisation initiatives, organisations face growing pressure to modernise financial systems, improve data quality and prepare for a future of continuous compliance Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
03 Jun 2026
Interview: Michael Cole, chief technology officer, DP World Tour
AI promises to revolutionise the experience of watching or taking part in the traditional sport of golf for players, fans and TV viewers – the IT chief leading the change explains how Continue Reading
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03 Jun 2026
Fujitsu staff apply for voluntary redundancy in droves as morale plummets
Post Office IT scandal supplier’s voluntary exit scheme is oversubscribed as hundreds of staff want to make a break Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
02 Jun 2026
Data dive: Mapping the UK public sector’s hyperscale dependence
UK government and local authorities have built critical infrastructure amid a web of US hyperscaler cloud and other providers, which brings risks of exposure to a narrow set of non-UK suppliers Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2026
Over half a trillion dollars generated by global fintechs last year
Fintech sector has emerged from a “reset year” as a more mature industry, according to report Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
02 Jun 2026
Sweden’s Hexagon takes a measuring tape to the industrial world… and its virtual counterpart
Stockholm-headquartered company is applying precision observability and digital twins to make a safer, more sustainable and efficient world Continue Reading
By- Martin Veitch
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Feature
02 Jun 2026
The great datacentre backlash: The campaigners
In part one of a series looking at attitudes to datacentres, we look at the organisations that oppose new builds, concerns and motivations, what the industry thinks and what solutions might resolve the various impasses Continue Reading
By- Andrew Donoghue
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News
02 Jun 2026
Scottish residents granted permission for group action against Capita
People of Scotland given the go-ahead on group proceedings regarding the 2023 Capita cyber breach, in which the personal information of millions of people was stolen from Capita systems after a major cyber attack Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
01 Jun 2026
Retail Technology Show: No let-up in retail tech investments
At the 2026 Retail Technology Show, retailers share some of the challenges and benefits of implementing emerging technologies Continue Reading
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Feature
29 May 2026
How safer AI applications could be built
Virgin Atlantic’s adoption of AI for customer service might indicate the fruits of a safety-first approach Continue Reading
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News
29 May 2026
UK and France begin AI collaboration for medical research
The two governments unveil ‘groundbreaking’ science and technology deal Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
29 May 2026
MEPs urge European Commission to take action over Europol’s shadow IT
MEPs have written to the European Commission calling for action following revelations that Europol and Frontex processed, stored and transferred personal data in ways that raise serious concerns about compliance with EU law Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
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News
29 May 2026
How Canberra Institute of Technology is transforming classroom learning
Faced with a fragmented IT estate and poor room utilisation, CIT partnered with Cisco to standardise the institute’s physical and virtual classrooms, boosting inclusivity and slashing on-site support Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2026
National cyber shield could be ready in five years
GCHQ director Anne Keast-Butler confirms plans to build a national cyber defence capability using AI agents to defend critical infrastructure at ‘machine speed’ Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
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Opinion
28 May 2026
Global conflicts accelerate cyber threats against UK CNI
Geopolitical tensions are stoking cyber threats to UK critical infrastructure. State actors and ransomware groups are targeting industrial systems. Operators must improve visibility Continue Reading
By- Magpie Graham
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Opinion
28 May 2026
The AI knowledge gap and how to close it
Equinix found big gaps in people’s knowledge about AI and how it is used in everyday life. MD James Tyler says we need to close that gap to nurture AI skills and to support AI projects Continue Reading
By- James Tyler, MD, Equinix UK
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News
28 May 2026
Carnival cruise line confirmed as latest ShinyHunters victim
Travel company Carnival Corporation confirms the extent of an April 2026 supply chain breach that was claimed by ShinyHunters Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
28 May 2026
UAE retailers turn to AI agents to drive faster decisions and smarter automation
UiPath warns that governance, orchestration and security will determine whether agentic AI delivers value across retail and manufacturing Continue Reading
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Opinion
28 May 2026
Realities of the AI age force sustainability to the fore
New standards force carbon accounting to be location-free. Meanwhile, AI and its energy appetite mean we have to build sustainability into an organisation's competitive edge Continue Reading
By- Shane Herath, Eco-Friendly Web Alliance
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News
28 May 2026
Ministers refused to sign off £563m Capita contract amid civil service pension disaster
The ramifications of Capita’s botched Civil Service pension contract continue as politicians distance themselves. Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
28 May 2026
CISO burnout: How to prevent contagion across the team
If employers fail to nip the problem of their CISO’s chronic, unmanaged stress in the bud, there could be serious consequences, not just for cyber security leaders themselves but for their teams too Continue Reading
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Opinion
28 May 2026
Inside FDP - part 5: Addressing the objections
Many people - in the NHS, in Parliament, in the tech sector and beyond - have raised objections to FDP and its supplier. Some have merit, others less so Continue Reading
By- Tom Bartlett, Bartlett Data
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News
28 May 2026
Kmart taps Google AI to launch virtual try-ons in retail first
The retailer is deploying Google Cloud’s AI capabilities to let customers preview clothes on themselves and visualise furniture in their homes as it embraces conversational commerce to win over shoppers Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
27 May 2026
Scottish social enterprise supports national cyber efforts
Cyber and Fraud Centre has supported community cyber resilience in Scotland to the tune of £3m in its first year operating as a social enterprise Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 May 2026
NatWest inks AI deal for trade finance
NatWest bank wants to streamline trade finance while improving compliance through the use of artificial intelligence Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
27 May 2026
UK has ‘narrowing window’ to stay ahead of tech threats, says GCHQ chief Keast-Butler
UK needs to treat cyber security 10 times more urgently in the wake of threats from Russia, China and other adversaries, says GCHQ director Anne Keast-Butler Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
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News
27 May 2026
Datacentre dive: AI factory power draw changes the grid calculus
We look at energy as the key driver – and bottleneck – in development, and why water use is less of an issue now datacentres use liquid cooling over air cooling Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)
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News
27 May 2026
Datacentre dive: Do AI datacentre physics make on-premise unviable?
Does substantial GPU power draw and liquid cooling mean the end of the on-premise datacentre? We look at the AI factory revolution and find that a hybrid path for enterprises will likely still exist Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)
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News
27 May 2026
Datacentre dive: From rust belt to megawatt AI factory
We visited Terawulf’s Lake Ontario 750MW datacentre development. Photos and recordings weren't allowed, so we took notes and wrote them up in more traditional ways Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)
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News
27 May 2026
Datacentre dive: ‘We’re at Chinese levels’ at TeraWulf 750MW AI factory
We see the latest in artificial intelligence factory technology and construction at TeraWulf’s Lake Ontario datacentre, where a former coal-fired power station is the site of a rapid transformation Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)
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News
27 May 2026
UKtech50 2026: Vote for the most influential person in UK technology
Our judges have selected the top 50 leaders from a long list of top-class nominees – now it’s your chance to tell us who you think is the most influential person in UK technology Continue Reading
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26 May 2026
Sir Alan Bates questions UK government commitment to Post Office criminal investigation
The UK government needs to increase funding for police investigation of Post Office scandal crimes, or face a five-year delay Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
26 May 2026
What VTEX’s AI push really means for European retailers
Brazilian platform provider VTEX is pushing hard into Europe with bold claims around artificial intelligence, but how relevant is that pitch for European CIOs? Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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26 May 2026
Government digital ID launch was a fiasco, report finds
Back-to-front policy and a rushed launch destroyed public confidence, as Home Affairs Committee is sceptical government has capacity to implement the digital ID programme Continue Reading
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E-Zine
26 May 2026
How FedEx aims to deliver on agentic AI
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the chief digital and information officer at courier giant FedEx about the challenges of implementing agentic AI. British MPs labelled the launch of the government’s digital ID policy a ‘fiasco’ – we examine why. And we look at the political, legal and economic risks around data sovereignty. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
26 May 2026
UKtech50 2026: The longlist of the UK’s influential tech leaders
Each year, Computer Weekly launches a search for the most influential people in UK IT, asking the tech community who it thinks should be in the top 50 – here is the longlist of everyone nominated for 2026 Continue Reading
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22 May 2026
Google AI engineer claims dismissal for opposing tech sales to Israel
‘Our work on AI was sold to facilitate genocide’: Artificial intelligence engineer claims Google unfairly sacked them for internally criticising the company’s decision to continue supplying technology to the Israeli military, despite credible claims of war crimes committed in Gaza Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
22 May 2026
The Isle of Wight can settle more than the digital ID argument
The unique circumstances of the island and its residents offer a compelling location for testing out digital government initiatives in the real world - and to help avoid future IT failures Continue Reading
By- James Findlay and Jerry Fishenden
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Feature
22 May 2026
GCC firms rethink cyber defences as AI phishing surges
With AI now powering the majority of phishing campaigns and attacks expanding beyond email into Teams, calendars and AI tools, security leaders across the Gulf are rethinking trust models, accelerating investments in identity security and preparing for a new era of human-centric cyber risk Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
21 May 2026
Embodied AI steps out of the lab but scaling challenges remain
As embodied AI moves from proof of concept into real-world pilots, industry leaders at the ATxSummit conference in Singapore warn that large-scale enterprise adoption hinges on safety, cost and data governance Continue Reading
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21 May 2026
Fujitsu finally thrown out of Post Office in £500m Horizon replacement deals
Accenture wins contract to take over running of controversial IT system at the heart of the Post Office scandal, with One View Commerce brought in to deliver new retail software Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
21 May 2026
MPs call out Rockstar Games over alleged union-busting
Three Scottish MPs criticise video game publisher for the firing of 31 UK union-member employees without warning Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 May 2026
Inside FDP – part 4: The NHS data model
The NHS needs both a data model and the products to enforce it - the combination will be a key measure of success for the Federated Data Platform Continue Reading
By- Tom Bartlett, Bartlett Data
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News
20 May 2026
Spanish police ‘systematically’ hid cryptophone intercepts from courts, claims ex chief
Former Spanish police chief, on trial for drug trafficking, claims UK and Colombian police assisted in creating fictitious intelligence reports to hide use of intercept from encrypted phone networks Sky ECC and Anom Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
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News
20 May 2026
Bulgaria fires up Google Cloud for national cyber security
The Bulgarian national systems integrator, BIS, has deployed Google Cloud’s Cybershield government security service as part of a national federated SOC deployment Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
20 May 2026
What did we learn at Google Cloud Next 2026?
AI agents are moving fast and telecoms organisations are still working out how to run them safely. At Google Cloud Next in April, the conversation continued to move beyond chatbots, assistants, and experiments. Continue Reading
By- Jessie-Lee Fry, Amdocs
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News
20 May 2026
Presight and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence build AI-driven public safety platform
Cooperation agreement between Presight and the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority signals the next phase of AI-driven emergency response, strengthening the UAE’s ambition to become a global leader in smart cities, crisis management and digital public services Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
20 May 2026
The UK government cannot have 'favourites' when deciding tech policies
The UK government is very fond of telling us how well it gets on with the big AI companies – OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Anthropic, Nvidia and so on. Ministers like to boast of the meetings they ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
19 May 2026
Government digital ID launch was a fiasco, report finds
Back-to-front policy and a rushed launch destroyed public confidence, as Home Affairs Committee is sceptical government has capacity to implement the digital ID programme Continue Reading
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19 May 2026
Interview: How Volvo built software for a two-and-a-half-tonne moving object
Volvo Cars is the only legacy carmaker in the world rated at the highest level of software-defined vehicle capability by S&P Global Mobility. Its chief engineering and technology officer, Anders Bell, tells us how it got there Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
19 May 2026
Home Office sitting on data about scale of eVisa errors
The Home Office holds data on the scale of errors and software issues with its electronic visa system, but is yet to release the information Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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E-Zine
19 May 2026
Generative AI is changing the game in video gaming
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we hear from executives at video game giant Ubisoft about how generative AI is being used to enhance the experience for gamers. Our latest buyer’s guide looks at the ways AI is changing network management. And we find out why bug bounty programmes are coming under scrutiny as cyber security experts question how best to report vulnerabilities. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
18 May 2026
MPs propose ‘kill switch’ to shut down rogue AI systems
An amendment to the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill proposes giving the government a ‘kill switch’ to close datacentres hosting AI if they pose a critical threat to UK infrastructure or national security Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
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News
18 May 2026
Post Office objection to Capture appeals is ‘inexplicable and unconscionable’
In an ongoing exchange of letters, compensation advisory board attacks controversial decision to contest appeals against pre-Horizon convictions Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
18 May 2026
How geopolitical instability could reshape Gulf datacentre investments and sovereign AI strategies
Rising tensions are forcing hyperscalers, governments and investors to reassess risk, resilience and infrastructure strategies as the Gulf positions itself as a global AI powerhouse Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
18 May 2026
NHS Modernisation Bill promises single patient record by 2028
The NHS Modernisation Bill announced in the King’s Speech aims to transform the NHS, with plans to build a single patient record to be launched in two years Continue Reading
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18 May 2026
Nick Clegg-backed company using AI to fill global education gaps
Backed by former UK deputy prime minister Nick Clegg, Efekta is rolling out AI language lessons to state schools around the world Continue Reading
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15 May 2026
Jaguar Land Rover profit slumps after cyber attack
The financial impact of last year’s cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover continues to be felt, with full-year sales and profits at the carmaker way down Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 May 2026
Post Office chair defends ‘inappropriate and harmful’ position on Capture appeals
Post Office chairman defends its position on contesting subpostmaster appeals against Capture-based convictions Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
15 May 2026
Why trust and resilience are foundations of Singapore’s digital maritime future
As the maritime industry embraces digitalisation, relying on flat shipboard networks is no longer viable. Here's why operators must build ‘digital bulkheads’ to secure IT and OT environments, protect supply chains, and retain maritime talent Continue Reading
By- Melvin Tan
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News
14 May 2026
Gov.uk chatbot makes government services faster to access
Chatbot functionality in the Gov.uk app now provides citizens and businesses with a natural language interface across government online services in the UK Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
14 May 2026
Post Office to contest Capture conviction appeal despite chairman support for overturning en masse
Post Office to contest Capture conviction appeal despite its chairman agreeing all should be overturned Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
14 May 2026
Bradford datacentre with heat reuse gains planning consent
Deep Green’s 5.6MW AI datacentre will take 24 months to build and will link up to an energy centre to heat buildings across Bradford city centre via pre-laid pipes Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)
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News
14 May 2026
UAE Cyber Security Council and Dell launch cyber security centre to strengthen digital resilience
Abu Dhabi initiative supports the UAE’s sovereign cyber strategy with AI-driven security, advanced skills development and accelerated local innovation Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
14 May 2026
King’s Speech paves the way for digital ID
The speech outlined plans for a Digital Access to Services Bill, establishing a legal framework for the use of digital identity, which has received mixed responses Continue Reading
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14 May 2026
Accenture joins IBM in battle for £323m Post Office Horizon deal
Services giant is bidding to take over existing Post Office Horizon operations alongside fellow IT giant IBM Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
14 May 2026
Inside FDP – part 3: The data architecture that makes it work
An in-depth look at the specific features of Palantir's Foundry, the commercial software platform on which FDP is built, and how the system makes use of them Continue Reading
By- Tom Bartlett, Bartlett Data
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News
13 May 2026
Zopa AI skills foundation launches after 22 partners sign up
In the next four years, the Jobs2030 coalition aims to train 100,000 UK financial services professionals to use artificial intelligence in their work Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
13 May 2026
Interview: Luke Gebb, head of global innovation, American Express
Amex is pioneering agentic commerce for its cardholders – just one of a series of digital innovations driving transformation at the company Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 May 2026
Can data sovereignty become a liability in war?
The recent Middle East conflict shows the contradictions inherent in modern data systems and the need to focus less on who controls data and more on how to protect the infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Moinul Zaber, research fellow, Institute of Development Studies
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News
13 May 2026
Data dive: Power grid data shows birth of AI in UK datacentres
Electricity supply utilisation ratios show datacentre developer ‘land grab’, capacity switch-ons, the coming of Hopper and Blackwell GPUs, and usage ramping during training runs Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)
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News
13 May 2026
AI threats push Middle East CISOs towards identity-first security
Deepfakes and shadow AI have rendered the traditional security playbook obsolete, prompting cyber leaders to shift towards resilience-first defences Continue Reading
By- Mastufa Ahmed
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News
13 May 2026
AI-driven surveillance growth reshapes data infrastructure in UAE
Seagate Technology’s Sameer Bhatia discusses how the UAE’s smart infrastructure ambitions are driving demand for scalable, resilient and sovereign data storage architectures for AI-enabled surveillance and critical infrastructure environments Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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Feature
12 May 2026
What an LA County Court case means for the future of social media
A recent county court judgment ruled in favour of a plaintiff who sued certain social media companies for damaging her mental health by addictive design practices. What does this mean for the future of social media and online platforms? Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2026
Interview: Hitachi Vantara takes long view on business and sustainability
We talk to Hitachi Vantara’s Simon Ninan about how the company looks to the far horizon when trying to match business needs with those of society Continue Reading
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12 May 2026
Workday majors on Sana acquisition to forward agentic AI programme
On a visit to Workday’s Dublin EMEA HQ, we find the supplier aiming to leverage agentic artificial intelligence to improve enterprise operations with its Sana platform, said to enable automation and reskilling for an AI-driven workplace Continue Reading
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12 May 2026
Europe and US negotiate deal to share citizens’ biometric data, UK also approached
The UK has received a request from the US to share biometric data of citizens, as Europe negotiates a similar deal with US Department of Homeland Security Continue Reading
By- Stefania Maurizi
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News
12 May 2026
Interview: Alwin Bakkenes, head of software engineering, Volvo Cars
As cars become increasingly software-driven and AI-enabled, the Volvo software chief is at the cutting edge of connected vehicles and advanced mobility tools for drivers and passengers Continue Reading
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12 May 2026
Civil servants to protest at Capita general meeting amid pension crisis
Public and Commercial Services Union to hold a demonstration at outsourcing giant’s meeting in London Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
12 May 2026
Saudi Aramco deploys AI refinery system with Emerson
The system integrates Emerson’s Aspen Hybrid Models into Saudi Aramco’s refinery planning framework, enabling higher prediction accuracy, smarter feedstock optimisation and scalable AI-driven refinery planning Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
12 May 2026
Executive interview: Pros and cons of AI in academic research
We speak to Jill Luber, chief technology officer at academic publisher Elsevier, about how large language models can support researchers Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
12 May 2026
In video games of the future, your AI teammates will actually listen
Ubisoft executives offer a glimpse into the engineering behind its generative AI middleware, including the use of small language models, prompt optimisation and on-device processing to bring virtual teammates to life Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
11 May 2026
UK government renews calls to sign Cyber Resilience Pledge
Westminster renews calls for business leaders to sign up to its yet-to-be-launched Cyber Resilience Pledge, and highlights growth, and challenges, for the UK’s cyber economy Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
