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Microsoft’s take on how to solve the climate crisis

Microsoft’s chief environmental officer says it’s not too late to prevent a climate disaster, but doing so will require a group effort and levels of tech innovation on a par with those needed to put a man on the moon
TechUK slams government gift to big banks

The government will put challenger banks at a disadvantage through its reduction in the bank profit surcharge, says TechUK
Ericsson launches Time-Critical Communication to guarantee 5G QoS

Software toolbox aims to guarantee the consistent low latency and high reliability demanded by time-critical applications running on 5G networks
Cyber sector growth exacerbating skills shortage

Data from security association (ISC)² shows demand for cyber pros is still outpacing supply as the sector continues an upward growth trajectory
Microsoft’s latest results focus on combating inflation

With prices set to rise, CEO Satya Nadella used the Q1 2022 earnings call to discuss the deflationary effect of digitisation
UK, India strike 5G collaborations

UK foreign secretary’s visit to India sparks a number of collaborations in developing next-generation network projects

Retail tech community reacts to BNPL regulatory proposals

Regulation is coming to the buy now, pay later market, but what does it mean for a retail tech community increasingly embracing these solutions?
Back on the office network: What are the risks for mobile users?

Many people are returning to offices and bringing their mobile devices with them. What are the cyber security implications of this?
How companies are rethinking digital customer experience in wake of pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed much digital rhetoric as hollow, as companies are now rethinking the digital customer experience, leveraging instant messaging and other tools

Why most companies are too stupid to get value from AI- Data Matters

This is a guest blog post by Chris Lynch, executive chairman and CEO, AtScale. I am not known for mincing my words. It is a fact that most companies are too stupid to get value from AI/ML. Too ... Continue Reading
COP26: IT's role in tackling climate change- Cliff Saran's Enterprise blog

Far from being a clean sector, IT is an immense consumer of natural resources and electricity. The majority of the world’s semiconductors are manufactured in Taiwanese fabrication plants (fabs), ... Continue Reading
At last, the UK has a mass-market digital identity system - now let's use it- Computer Weekly Editors Blog

Great news for all those who have followed the troubles and travails of digital identity in the UK for the past couple of decades. Finally, we have a digital ID system, developed in the public ... Continue Reading
Which is worse: noise, or the sound of silence?- Write side up - by Freeform Dynamics

If you’re one of the many people who find offices too noisy, and think the best solution is to work from home instead, you’re quite possibly wrong. Here’s why – plus some ideas for better ... Continue Reading

Building better data foundations to make the most of AI

The UK government's national artificial intelligence strategy relies on businesses putting in place the foundations for better use of data – EY research highlights the challenges ahead
Six strategic plays for UK government IT

The UK government needs to decide what being digital means – and there are a number of options to consider. Policymakers have to choose, if the benefits of transformation are to be achieved
No easy fix for vulnerability exploitation, so be prepared

Vulnerability management and disclosure is a tricky business with ethical and business ramifications for software vendors, CISOs and ethical hackers alike – and CISOs sit right in the middle of this