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SAP selects Tata Consultancy Services to transform IT operations

Software firm agrees five-year IT transformation project with Indian outsourcing giant, taking relationship up to 20 years
Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 revs up testing with augmented reality

Formula 1 team switches from paper guides to incorporate AR designs into its workflow and see quickly how parts form car assemblies resulting in gains in team’s operations that add up to improved performance on the racetrack
Proximus Global, Starlink expand Europe direct-to-cell sat comms

Collaboration enables satellite leader to expand its footprint in connecting more European operators with IPX network
London councils suffer wave of cyber attacks

Four London councils – Kensington and Chelsea; Hackney; Westminster; and Hammersmith and Fulham – have suffered cyber attacks, disrupting services and prompting NCSC-supported investigation
Microsoft makes framework for secure optical network architecture

IT behemoth taps optical network provider to create ‘survivability by design’ architecture said to ensure operational continuity at all times, during both planned and unplanned outages
Budget 2025: £300m for NHS IT and £1.8bn for digital ID

The Autumn Budget contained little by the way of new policies in digital and technology, but handed out some cash to help progress in digitising public services and to support growing tech businesses

Data retention in the UK: How long should you keep data?

We look at data retention periods, what the key laws and regulations say, how long they recommend to keep different kinds of data, and the software tools that can help
Getting started with agentic AI

We find out how organisations can take automation to the next level using agentic artificial intelligence
Interview: EcoOnline’s David Picton on finding a business case for IT sustainability

EcoOnline’s senior vice-president for ESG and sustainability explains why sustainability practices should not be seen as a burden, but as a driver of business growth and long-term resilience in an unstable environment

Giving ourselves the chance to lead the AI race, and stay ethical too- Data Matters

This is a guest blog post by Denas Grybauskas, Chief Governance and Strategy Officer at Oxylabs. Within the UK and Europe more broadly, many companies developing AI are having to balance an ... Continue Reading
Revolution in pet care shows tech innovation has no limits- Cliff Saran's Enterprise blog

We are a nation of dog and cat lovers. A study from PDSA, the vet charity for pets in need, has estimated that there are 11.1 million dogs in the UK and 10.5 million cats. In November 2024, ... Continue Reading
Self-service tools - Snyk: The unbearable weight of full-stack ownership- CW Developer Network

This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network, written by Randall Degges, head of developer relations & community, Snyk. Degges writes in full as follows... Let’s be honest: ... Continue Reading
NTT brings Large Action Model to “market”- CW Developer Network

NTT, Inc. used its recent NTT R&D Forum in Tokyo to detail a new AI technology called the Large Action Model (LAM). What is a LAM? The is an AI model that predicts customers' intent based on ... Continue Reading

Protecting the defenders: Addressing cyber's burnout crisis

The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers the burdens and responsibilities that accompany the role of chief information security officer, and share guidance on how to navigate a challenging career path.
How Australian governments can advance AI innovation

To overcome AI adoption challenges, every government department must now develop a formal strategy that puts governance, trust and measurable value at its core
Save money and carbon: The rise of the minimalist CIO

With the link between IT over-consumption and carbon emissions now firmly established, analyst house Gartner sets out how CIOs can counter this trend by taking a more "minimalist" stance on IT projects and spend