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Metro mayors face digital resource shortfalls

UK regional leaders want to be independent of central government when it comes to digital transformation decision-making, but don’t fully understand what’s ahead
UK government plans to extend ransomware payment ban

A ban on ransomware payments by UK government departments will be extended to cover organisations such as local councils, schools, and the NHS, should new government proposals move forward
CNI operators should ask these 12 questions of their OT suppliers

The NCSC, CISA and others have set out 12 cyber security considerations CNI organisations and other users of operational technology should incorporate into their buying processes to force their suppliers to do better
Experts say ‘something has to break’ before banks slow cost cuts

Banks will cut costs until something breaks and they are forced to scale back, according to industry experts
Can the UK government achieve its AI ambitions?

The artificial intelligence opportunities action plan has been largely well received, but there are plenty of questions about how it will be achieved
CityFibre, nexfibre accelerate roll-out of UK gigabit project

VMO2 joint venture claims to reach key milestone in its mission of delivering full-fibre network to previously underserved UK areas faster than any other operator while UK’s largest independent provider kicks off work in East and West Sussex

Will Europe be the first region to enact regulation for green software?

There is currently no regulation in the world specific to the environmental impact of software
Nordic innovators drive the evolution of engagement

Nothing is off limits for digitisation in the Nordic region, with startups applying their skills to even the most unexpected lifestyle and business challenges
Digital twins drive efficiency across machines and infrastructure

Digital twins of machines, facilities and infrastructures will create a portfolio of virtual representations that, in time, will connect to allow city planners and engineers to plan and monitor urban environments from the smallest features to its ...

Data engineering - Nooks: Standardising & measuring data to run AI assistants- CW Developer Network

This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Nikhil Cheerla in his role as co-founder & CTO of Nooks, a company that specialises in the creation of an AI sales ... Continue Reading
Fear the technologists, not the technology? The rise of the tech baron- Computer Weekly Editors Blog

News in the international media lately seems strangely dominated by a new phenomenon – more stories are being written about technologists, than technologies. With the impending inauguration of ... Continue Reading
Beyond Textbooks: why businesses must invest in grassroots stem initiatives- WITsend

GUEST BLOG: In this contributed post, Sarah-Jayne van Greune, chief operating officer at Payen & ILIXIUM, explains how businesses should be going straight to the source to encourage young, ... Continue Reading
Data Engineering - Astronomer: Can you trust your AI agent?- CW Developer Network

This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Vikram Koka, chief strategy officer at Astronomer. Astronomer is the commercial developer of Apache Airflow, a ... Continue Reading

We need better cyber regulation to protect the UK from disruption

The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers how security leaders should best navigate the multitude of new national and multinational regulations affecting their work, and ensure their organisations remain compliant and protected.
The Data Bill: Computer evidence and the burden of proof

Lords' debate on the government's new Data Bill has once again brought a focus on the law that supports the use of computer evidence in courts - and the need for urgent reform to avoid another Post Office scandal
AI gold rush in Singapore needs more talent than tech

Singapore is investing heavily in AI, but its success hinges on equipping its workforce with the skills to effectively apply this technology. This means prioritising training, addressing ethical concerns and fostering a culture of AI literacy