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AI becomes the ultimate CEO performance test in the UAE

Study shows that success with artificial intelligence directly affects how long chief executives keep their jobs in the UAE
Vision 26: Motive gears up to drive improved fleet safety

AI is changing behaviours and reducing accidents within fleet operations, helping teams deliver personalised feedback across safety, fuel and compliance, while engaging drivers
Scots 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
Direct-to-cell growth hits headwinds as 6G set for rapid uptake

Research predicts monthly active satcom users to reach over 130 million by 2031, but usage forecast to be lower than anticipated, while 6G services set to grow from 4.6 million in 2029 to 2.9 billion in 2035
Virgin Media O2 to switch on O2 Satellite for iPhone

Leading UK operator offers satellite comms links direct to leading Apple devices, initially supporting messaging and data across a range of apps
EE accelerates UK 5G+ roll-out

UK mobile provider activates advanced 5G connectivity at more than 25 major events and in more than 30 tourist destinations, and teams with social media giant to bring about smoother video

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
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
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

Och AI the noo: What to expect from State of Open Con, Edinburgh- Open Source Insider

Mercifully staged on British shores, the State of Open Con, Edinburgh, is held this week on Friday 5th June, so what can we expect? Speakers will cover security, investment in infrastructure and ... Continue Reading
Capital idea, Nutanix ups case for AI workloads with Nvidia cert- CW Developer Network

Some companies like to add AI (or .ai) to their core organisational designation and moniker these days... it’s cute enough, but one imagines it’ll be superseded by the next big thing once agentic ... Continue Reading
Why cloud sovereignty matters in today’s fragmented digital world- CW Developer Network

This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Andre Reitenbach, CEO and co-founder of Gcore. Gcore accelerates AI training, provides comprehensive cloud services, ... Continue Reading
WisdomAI Embedded Agentic Analytics puts colour into white-labelled AI- CW Developer Network

WisdomAI has announced its new Embedded Agentic Analytics service, an embeddable analytics platform that ships conversational BI, AI-powered dashboards and Analytics agents as a single ... Continue Reading

Tech bros beware - Erin Brockovich is coming for you

The campaigning heroine of the eponymous movie has AI datacentres in her sights - just as Big Tech spending on memory chips sends PC and mobile prices spiralling up
Why Inclusivity is the Key to Britain’s Deeptech Future

The UK is pushing to become a deeptech leader, but inclusion and diversity are the key to ensuring it is successful
Global conflicts accelerate cyber threats against CNI

Geopolitical tensions are stoking cyber threats to UK critical infrastructure. State actors and ransomware groups are targeting industrial systems. Operators must improve visibility