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May 20, 2026 20May2026 News

Avoid expensive AI agents with these five design imperatives

Dell Technologies’ chief operating officer Jeff Clarke offers a blueprint for the AI-native enterprise, warning that failing to integrate data and control tokenomics will result in high cloud bills and fragmented tools Continue Reading

May 19, 2026 19May2026 News

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

May 19, 2026 19May2026 News

Vulnerability exploitation now primary origin of data breaches

Verizon’s annual cyber report reveals a major change in how data breaches originate, highlighting the impact of artificial intelligence Continue Reading

May 19, 2026 19May2026 News

As AI costs spiral, Dell pitches return to on-premise datacentres

With agentic AI driving up public cloud consumption, Dell Technologies is pitching local and hybrid infrastructure to shield enterprises from soaring token costs Continue Reading

May 19, 2026 19May2026 News

Miro draws AI framework to close collaboration gap

Workspace technology provider establishes AI platform as connective layer of modern work ecosystem to turn individual AI productivity into organisation-wide transformation Continue Reading

May 19, 2026 19May2026 Opinion

Assume autonomy: Why security teams need to rethink defence at machine speed

For years, cyber security strategy has been built around a simple premise, that attackers and defenders operate at roughly the same speed. But that assumption is now broken and new approaches are needed. Continue Reading

May 19, 2026 19May2026 In Depth

Hot, or not? Why are there so few datacentre waste heat projects in the UK?

There are some on the way, in London and Yorkshire, but the UK lags behind other European countries. We look at the challenges of providing district heating from datacentre waste heat Continue Reading

May 19, 2026 19May2026 News

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

May 19, 2026 19May2026 Blog Post

Can AI Apps Really Be Secure From Birth? Oh Yes (it's an Atsign of the times)

Timing and IT are not always aligned – spoiler alert: major understatement… How many times over the decades have we seen a wonderful technology looking for a problem to solve? Some are still out ... Continue Reading

May 19, 2026 19May2026 Blog Post

Domino topples AI model-to-mission mountain

Enterprise IT stacks in every vertical are accelerating through new deployment cycles that feature a new breed of AI services being applied to the coalface of business, starting at the command line ... Continue Reading

May 19, 2026 19May2026 News

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

May 19, 2026 19May2026 News

Africa Congo Internet Exchange becomes first distributed IX in DRC

Global internet exchange operator enters partnership with NGO to see Democratic Republic of Congo become home to latest internet hub cutting costs for users across equatorial Africa Continue Reading

May 19, 2026 19May2026 News

Ericsson, Net Feasa deliver maritime connectivity with 4G, 5G, agentic AI

Partnership looks to provide the maritime industry with reliable, secure connectivity, integrated with agentic AI-driven tech in use cases including reefer monitoring, dangerous goods handling and early heat detection Continue Reading

May 19, 2026 19May2026 News

Zoom expands AI workflows from conversation to action

AI-first work platform provider adds series of artificial intelligence capabilities, shifting from tools designed to simply assist work to systems that actively help complete it Continue Reading

May 19, 2026 19May2026 In Depth

Gartner: How AI will transform managed network services

Network service providers are deploying artificial intelligence-powered tools for network admin tasks. Gartner looks at how AI is being used Continue Reading

May 19, 2026 19May2026 News

Ford accelerates European business with new models and in-vehicle smart tech

Car giant revs up European product and services roll-out tailored to customers’ unique demands, including expanding its line-up and connected services that turn vehicle data into measurable productivity gains Continue Reading

May 19, 2026 19May2026 E-Zine

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... Continue Reading

May 18, 2026 18May2026 News

Zayo Europe opens Genoa fibre network landing, interconnection hub

European fibre infrastructure provider expands Mediterranean footprint and regional Southern European network with point of presence in north of Italy Continue Reading

May 18, 2026 18May2026 Blog Post

MuleSoft Omni Gateway offers route to agentic visibility & consistent governance

Software application development that gravitates in, around, through, under and over the new and emerging agentic AI services, models and toolkits being laid down every day continues apace. But the ... Continue Reading

May 18, 2026 18May2026 News

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

May 18, 2026 18May2026 News

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

May 18, 2026 18May2026 News

Colt expands network in Istanbul to support AI‑ready infrastructure

Global digital infrastructure provider expands major connectivity hub for Asia and Europe, allowing local and international users to access wider portfolio of scalable networking services Continue Reading

May 18, 2026 18May2026 News

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

May 18, 2026 18May2026 News

Buyers call for electronic invoicing

An emerging European standard for e-invoicing could streamline the order-to-cash process in UK businesses Continue Reading

May 18, 2026 18May2026 News

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

May 18, 2026 18May2026 News

UK employees using AI regularly lose more than seven hours a week

A Workday survey of 2,400 UK professionals reveals they are stuck in a ‘copy-paste economy’ working across disconnected AI systems Continue Reading

May 18, 2026 18May2026 News

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

May 17, 2026 17May2026 Blog Post

Quobly & Hon Hai Research Institute open source toolbox for Quantum Phase Estimation

Fault-tolerant quantum computing could be on the way. French silicon-based quantum computing company Quobly is working with Taiwan’s Hon Hai Research Institute, the R&D arm of Hon Hai ... Continue Reading

May 16, 2026 16May2026 Blog Post

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro review

Airport security dropped my “second screen” that I use religiously while on the road at technology conferences. Okay, maybe it got squished in between my laptop and my back or just wore out as a ... Continue Reading

May 15, 2026 15May2026 News

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

May 15, 2026 15May2026 Blog Post

Palo Alto Networks Idira: A next-gen platform for human, agentic & machine identity security

Palo Alto Networks has taken the wraps off of Idira, its trademarked™ next-generation identity security platform. Next-gen? Aren’t they all? Spoiler alert, the company means AI era, ... Continue Reading

May 15, 2026 15May2026 News

Ericsson elevates wireless WAN from failover to foundational

Adapter with wireless wide area network orchestration said to be able to deliver enhanced resiliency and simplified wireless operations at scale for modern distributed enterprises Continue Reading

May 15, 2026 15May2026 Blog Post

What to expect from Percona Live 2026

The Computer Weekly Developer Network and Open Source Insider blog typically follows open source database management platform company Percona to most of its European and US-based user conferences. ... Continue Reading

May 15, 2026 15May2026 News

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

May 15, 2026 15May2026 News

Fibre flourishes across Europe but performance focus shifts

Research finds that European fibre broadband is evolving out of rapid roll-out phase and into activation, but faster, more symmetrical speeds are not translating into better overall service experience Continue Reading

May 15, 2026 15May2026 News

ServiceNow Knowledge 2026: Agentic AI propelled ‘from concept to a movement’

ServiceNow vice-president of CRM and industry workflows Terence Chesire recounts the platform’s journey towards harnessing ‘the power of AI’ Continue Reading

May 15, 2026 15May2026 News

Singapore unveils space lab to fuel ASEAN space economy

Supported by Deloitte, the lab aims to spur adoption of space technologies in non-space sectors, connect space startups with potential investors and drive regional partnerships Continue Reading

May 15, 2026 15May2026 Opinion

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

May 14, 2026 14May2026 News

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

May 14, 2026 14May2026 In Depth

Why AI is forcing enterprises to rethink observability

With only 5% of companies generating value from artificial intelligence, traditional observability tools might be failing, creating a need for AI to undergo smarter monitoring Continue Reading

May 14, 2026 14May2026 News

CMA launches investigation into Microsoft business software

The CMA says it will investigate whether Microsoft’s product bundles, product integration and default settings are anti-competitive Continue Reading

May 14, 2026 14May2026 News

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

May 14, 2026 14May2026 Blog Post

SAP introduces Autonomous Supply Chain Management

At SAP Sapphire 2026, SAP presented what it thinks autonomy in the supply chain actually looks like when translated into production systems. The company is focused on what it defines as practical, ... Continue Reading

May 14, 2026 14May2026 News

Interview: AI optimism and upskilling for a shifting job market

With the appropriate training, artificial intelligence could stand to be a productivity booster and job search equaliser, according to Okta’s chief marketing officer, Shannon Duffy Continue Reading

May 14, 2026 14May2026 News

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

May 14, 2026 14May2026 News

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

May 14, 2026 14May2026 News

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

May 14, 2026 14May2026 News

Cisco, USGA set to drive golf into the AI era

IT and networking giant continues as official technology partner of United States Golf Association to bring next-gen connectivity, in particular AI networking, for 2026 championships Continue Reading

May 14, 2026 14May2026 News

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

May 14, 2026 14May2026 News

Software developers shift to AI code reviewers

Using artificial intelligence to generate code is not necessarily a productivity boost, with programmers spending far more time reviewing AI-generated code Continue Reading

May 14, 2026 14May2026 News

BlackBerry doubles down on secure communications

Having sold its Cylance endpoint security portfolio to Arctic Wolf, the former smartphone pioneer is doubling down on military-grade encryption and post-quantum cryptography to shield critical infrastructure from AI-driven threats Continue Reading

May 14, 2026 14May2026 Opinion

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

May 13, 2026 13May2026 News

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

May 13, 2026 13May2026 Blog Post

SAP Sapphire showcases ‘new SAP’ with agentic AI infrastructure ecosystem & tools

SAP Sapphire is always a guaranteed firehose of product and service announcements (in a good way, usually) and an opportunity to engage with key spokespeople from the company’s board itself and, ... Continue Reading

May 13, 2026 13May2026 Opinion

Why human capital data is pulling AI back inside the firewall

In human capital management, trust and data sovereignty are reshaping the way that companies deploy AI. Continue Reading

May 13, 2026 13May2026 News

Computer Misuse Act reform to move forward in National Security Bill

Reform of the Computer Misuse Act is to be folded into a wider National Security Bill granting more powers for law enforcement to protect the UK against a wider spectrum of threats Continue Reading

May 13, 2026 13May2026 News

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

May 13, 2026 13May2026 Opinion

How to build a cloud carbon data supply chain

Why better architecture – not better promises – is the key to sustainable cloud computing. The data isn’t perfect but there are steps IT leaders can take to build the right structure Continue Reading

May 13, 2026 13May2026 News

Software-defined vehicles enter era of AI-driven value creation

Survey shows smart diagnostics and predictive maintenance emerging as top use cases for AI in software-defined vehicles industry, but expected monetisation yet to materialise Continue Reading

May 13, 2026 13May2026 Opinion

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

May 13, 2026 13May2026 News

Via Africa subsea cable project to strengthen European, African connectivity

Europe-Africa submarine cable project backed by consortium model designed to connect Europe to Africa along the Atlantic coast, enhancing the resilience and diversity of West Africa’s international connectivity Continue Reading

May 13, 2026 13May2026 News

Implementation gap threatens progress in AI and 5G

Despite current patchy deployment of key 5G services, study finds that across regions, company sizes and markets, telecoms leaders are strikingly confident about their ability to capture the next wave of growth Continue Reading

May 13, 2026 13May2026 News

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

May 13, 2026 13May2026 News

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

May 13, 2026 13May2026 News

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

May 13, 2026 13May2026 News

Southeast Asia’s space economy set for $100bn lift-off

From predicting crop diseases to optimising bus routes, the application of AI and cloud technologies to satellite data could add $100bn to the region’s GDP by 2030 Continue Reading

May 13, 2026 13May2026 News

Sovereign AI fund supports Hassabis startup, Isomorphic

Isomorphic, which is building a unified drug discovery product based on artificial intelligence, is the third company to receive Sovereign AI funding from the UK government Continue Reading

May 13, 2026 13May2026 News

Sapphire 2026: SAP heralds dawn of ‘autonomous enterprise’

SAP CEO Christian Klein and his top team trumpeted the advent of the ‘autonomous enterprise‘ during the opening keynote at the supplier’s global Sapphire event in Orlando Continue Reading

May 12, 2026 12May2026 News

IDCA datacentres report: Global concentration and the Goldilocks zone

International Data Center Authority report shows capacity concentrated in a few developed nations, while ‘Goldilocks index’ shows which states can benefit from rapid development Continue Reading

May 12, 2026 12May2026 News

Microsoft releases rare zero-day free Patch Tuesday update

No zero-day flaws were addressed in May’s Patch Tuesday update but as usual there is much for admins to chew over in the coming days Continue Reading

May 12, 2026 12May2026 Blog Post

Autonomy domine: SAP builds the autonomous enterprise

Pink Floyd used the term domine in Astronomy Domine to denote the term lord and master, with the word itself being derived from the Latin dominus (master of a household), originating from the ... Continue Reading

May 12, 2026 12May2026 News

Vodafone to offer 5G fixed wireless access in the UK

UK provider introduces 5G-based wireless broadband to deliver full-fibre-like speeds to a further 3.7 million homes across the country, especially areas and customers traditionally underserved by high-speed comms Continue Reading

May 12, 2026 12May2026 In Depth

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

May 12, 2026 12May2026 Blog Post

Alation bids to close AI governance gap with board-ready compliance posture

Alation is a company that (these days) describes itself as a knowledge engine company. The organisation's newly introduced Alation AI Governance service is now positioned as a system of record for ... Continue Reading

May 12, 2026 12May2026 News

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

May 12, 2026 12May2026 In Depth

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

May 12, 2026 12May2026 News

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