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December 04, 2023
04Dec2023
News
CCaaS platform subscriptions to generate $18bn revenue by 2028
Study finds contact centre as a service set for strong revenue gains, driven by growth of RCS and OTT messaging apps as leading providers reduce data silos Continue Reading
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December 04, 2023
04Dec2023
News
CIO interview: Sasha Jory, Hastings Direct
For a company aiming to be the biggest digital insurer in the UK, that means going cloud-first, and focusing on innovation for both customers and employees Continue Reading
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December 04, 2023
04Dec2023
News
eSIM adoption drives growth and market disruption in cellular IoT
Study reveals that embedded subscriber identity modules have gained more popularity from users and device makers than mobile operators but that is changing thanks to a new specification for IoT eSIMs Continue Reading
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December 04, 2023
04Dec2023
News
Microsoft leaves SME resellers in the dark over Cloud Compute 2 framework snub
SME IT suppliers are calling on Microsoft to explain why it has banned them from reselling its services through the government's new £1.35bn Cloud Compute 2 framework Continue Reading
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December 04, 2023
04Dec2023
News
5G to be the last 'G' for Orange as comms hits singularity
Telco believes mobile communications has hit tipping point with imminent end of traditional generational paradigm and delivery of products to be replaced by services enhanced on a continuous basis Continue Reading
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December 04, 2023
04Dec2023
News
CTO interview: Greg Lavender, Intel
Computer Weekly caught up with Intel's chief technology officer to find out the semiconductor giant’s plans for the European market Continue Reading
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December 04, 2023
04Dec2023
News
Atos selected for UEFA Euro 2024 IT contract
IT services company Atos will deliver on-site and remote IT services for next year’s international football event in Germany Continue Reading
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December 04, 2023
04Dec2023
Blog Post
Qwiet AI elevates & expands preZero platform developer functions
Code is noisy. Not usually, because software code in and of itself is a calmly constructed and carefully engineered entity that exists inside our applications and data services to drive the ... Continue Reading
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December 04, 2023
04Dec2023
News
Rhysida ransomware gang hits hospital holding royal family’s data
Ransomware gang boasts of having stolen data on the royal family in an attack on a private London hospital Continue Reading
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December 04, 2023
04Dec2023
Opinion
Cyber and remote working: How Covid moved the cursor
Remote working has enabled people to work from almost anywhere but has piled pressure on cyber pros. Three years after Covid, how are best practices evolving and what can we expect going forward? Continue Reading
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December 04, 2023
04Dec2023
News
Digital Realty and BT team to unlock data value with NaaS
Comms provider teams with datacentre, colocation and interconnection solutions firm for network as a service combined with orchestration platform to offer flexibility and choice when connecting digital hubs to unlock data value Continue Reading
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December 04, 2023
04Dec2023
Blog Post
Actian forges IaaS links to bridge data silos
Actian is the data and analytics division of HCLSoftware. HCLSoftware itself is a Texas-headquartered cloud-native company that styles itself as a so-cal;ed ‘solution factory’ for enterprise ... Continue Reading
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December 01, 2023
01Dec2023
News
Human augmentation tech requires dual use oversight
Researchers investigating human augmentation technologies must acknowledge the potential military applications of their work, and military bodies cannot be allowed to dismiss ethical concerns in their pursuit of national security interests, says NGO... Continue Reading
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December 01, 2023
01Dec2023
News
Report reveals sorry state of cyber security at UK football clubs
Football clubs up and down the country are putting staff, players and fans alike at risk through outdated attitudes to cyber security, according to a report Continue Reading
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December 01, 2023
01Dec2023
News
The Security Interviews: Mark McClain, SailPoint Technologies
SailPoint founder and CEO Mark McClain reflects on how the concept of identity has evolved over the past 20 years, and points to rapid evolution still to come Continue Reading
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December 01, 2023
01Dec2023
News
Lords committee urges caution on UK use of autonomous weapons
UK government must ensure proper democratic oversight of its development and use of AI-powered weapon systems, says Lords committee Continue Reading
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December 01, 2023
01Dec2023
News
Microsoft to invest £2.5bn in doubling AI datacentre capacity in UK
Prime minister Rishi Sunak has hailed Microsoft's show of commitment to helping the UK achieve its goal of becoming an AI superpower Continue Reading
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December 01, 2023
01Dec2023
Opinion
Security Think Tank: Four steps to secure remote workers
Remote working has enabled people to work from almost anywhere but has piled pressure on cyber pros. Three years after Covid, how are best practices evolving and what can we expect going forward? Continue Reading
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December 01, 2023
01Dec2023
News
Almost 60% of UK workers have had no digital skills training
Companies often complain of a lack of skilled workers, but many employees have also claimed they’ve not received any digital training, according to CV Genius Continue Reading
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December 01, 2023
01Dec2023
News
BT Group simplifies network for quicker live services
BT’s digital unit simplifies orchestration and delivery of its network services for customer orders, reducing engineering costs and complexities, and leaving infrastructure better prepared to scale to meet future demands Continue Reading
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December 01, 2023
01Dec2023
News
Cologne Bonn Airport extends Tetra digital radio network
German Airport taps Motorola Solutions in 10-year agreement to provide essential radio technology supporting safe and reliable airport services Continue Reading
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December 01, 2023
01Dec2023
News
Altnets spread wings across UK
Alternative broadband providers from northern and southern countries, plus leading indie provider in metropolitan area, boost gigabit options Continue Reading
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December 01, 2023
01Dec2023
News
Post Office lawyer with his fingerprints all over IT scandal spreads blame
Senior Post Office criminal lawyer was just following orders and claims his only mistake was believing those that told him the Horizon system was robust Continue Reading
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November 30, 2023
30Nov2023
News
Yarra Valley Water to roll out smart water meters
The move is expected to stem water losses, alert customers to possible leaks and improve the affordability of water Continue Reading
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November 30, 2023
30Nov2023
In Depth
The all-flash datacentre: Mirage or imminent reality?
Some say disk is dead and we’re on the cusp of the all-flash datacentre. But when will flash capacity and cost hit a point where it is suited to more than just high-tier storage? Continue Reading
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November 30, 2023
30Nov2023
Opinion
Prepare for your worst day: How to create a cyber incident response plan
What goes into a good incident response plan, and what steps should security professionals take to ensure they are appropriately prepared for the almost inevitable attack, and secure buy-in from organisational leadership? Continue Reading
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November 30, 2023
30Nov2023
News
AWS debuts model evaluation tool in Bedrock
The Model Evaluation tool in Bedrock will help organisations evaluate and test large language models that are best suited to their needs based on criteria like accuracy, toxicity and cost Continue Reading
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November 30, 2023
30Nov2023
News
Government’s Online Fraud Charter welcomed
The government has corralled 11 of the largest tech platforms in the world to commit to its Online Fraud Charter, designed to tackle online scams, fake adverts, and more Continue Reading
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November 30, 2023
30Nov2023
News
Infosys and Shell collaborate on push to accelerate adoption of immersion cooling in datacentres
IT consultancy and energy giant are looking to accelerate the take-up of immersion cooling in datacentres through collaboration Continue Reading
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November 30, 2023
30Nov2023
News
CGI and Google Cloud join forces to support United Nations in climate change fight
IT consultancy pools resources with public cloud giant to support United Nations agency helping members fight climate change Continue Reading
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November 30, 2023
30Nov2023
News
Rhysida gang stole hundreds of gigabytes of British Library data
The Rhysida ransomware gang behind the cyber attack on the British Library has published almost 600GB of stolen data to its dark web leak site Continue Reading
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November 30, 2023
30Nov2023
News
Government sets out AI training framework for business
The Alan Turing Institute’s AI Skills for Business Competency Guidance for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is now live Continue Reading
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November 30, 2023
30Nov2023
Blog Post
Can contributing to open source get you a job?
Could voluntary work on open source projects be a stepping stone to employment? That was one of the intriguing prospects held out at the launch last week of a report with the slightly ominous title ... Continue Reading
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November 30, 2023
30Nov2023
News
Slow government response to Post Office scandal compensation forces new legislation
Subpostmasters who exposed widest miscarriage of justice in UK history still waiting for compensation after decades of fighting Continue Reading
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November 29, 2023
29Nov2023
Blog Post
AWS re:Invent 2023 - Day two keynote, Dr Swami
If you want to come across as a cloud guru, then you better have a) a respected doctorate qualification, b) a senior data science-related position in a major hyperscaler organisation, or c) a name ... Continue Reading
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November 29, 2023
29Nov2023
News
Law enforcement dismembers major ransomware operation in Ukraine
A joint law enforcement operation between the Ukrainian authorities, Europol and Eurojust has seem five ransomware operators taken into custody Continue Reading
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November 29, 2023
29Nov2023
News
Paula Vennells’ email fuelled Post Office Horizon cult, inquiry told
Faced with serious questions about the robustness of its core computer system, the Post Office doubled down on reliability myth, public inquiry told Continue Reading
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November 29, 2023
29Nov2023
News
Aerodyne taps AWS to power drone platform
The Malaysia-based startup is running its Dronos platform on AWS to expand its footprint globally and support a variety of drone use cases, from agriculture seeding to cellular tower maintenance Continue Reading
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November 29, 2023
29Nov2023
News
AI to drive Zoom to new levels in 2024
Collaboration and communications company’s GenAI technology to be cornerstone of hybrid workspace where technology aligns with real user needs Continue Reading
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November 29, 2023
29Nov2023
News
Scope of Okta helpdesk breach widens to impact all users
Okta has widened the scope of the October breach of its systems to include every customer that has used its helpdesk service, after new information came to light Continue Reading
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November 29, 2023
29Nov2023
In Depth
Waste not, want not: How datacentre heat reuse projects can power ahead
The Nordics, Netherlands, Germany and Canada are progressing district heating initiatives that save energy and emissions, although obstacles remain Continue Reading
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November 29, 2023
29Nov2023
News
Re:Invent 2023: Selipsky cues Q to project future shape of work
At Amazon Web Services’ annual conference in Las Vegas, Re:Invent, CEO Adam Selipsky hails GenAI capacity of product Q to reshape the future of work Continue Reading
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November 28, 2023
28Nov2023
Blog Post
AWS CEO: Why we call it re:Invent
AWS CEO Adam Selipsky kicked off AWS re:Invent 2023 in Las Vegas this week after the customary '7-am hard rock band tribute act' that you didn't think your ears (or various other parts) were ready ... Continue Reading
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November 28, 2023
28Nov2023
Opinion
Uncertainty lingers with Broadcom’s VMware acquisition
Large enterprises with complex VMware environments are looking to de-risk their businesses from potential changes resulting from the Broadcom-VMware deal Continue Reading
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November 28, 2023
28Nov2023
News
Meta faces GDPR complaint over processing personal data without 'free consent'
Paid-for service means data protection is only available to those who can afford it, privacy group argues in data protection complaint Continue Reading
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November 28, 2023
28Nov2023
Opinion
IT Sustainability Think Tank: Circular economy concept picks up speed in 2023
The conversation around IT sustainability stepped up a gear in 2023, but has it been another year of all talk and no action? Continue Reading
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November 28, 2023
28Nov2023
Opinion
Making artificial intelligence fit for all our human futures
Lord Chris Holmes explains why he has introduced a Private Member's Bill on AI regulation for discussion in Parliament - and the important precedents he hopes it will set Continue Reading
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November 28, 2023
28Nov2023
News
CCRC refers two posthumous subpostmaster appeals to Crown Court
CCRC refers posthumous appeals against convictions to Crown Court for first time Continue Reading
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November 28, 2023
28Nov2023
Blog Post
Keeping the customer satisfied
It’s a truism that a business is only viable if it can retain and potentially grow its customer base. A company that actually listens to what customers are saying, will try to steer product ... Continue Reading
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November 28, 2023
28Nov2023
News
UK retailer The Very Group embarks on GenAI push with AWS
The Very Group's collaboration with AWS is geared towards improving the customer experience through personalisation Continue Reading
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November 28, 2023
28Nov2023
News
AWS sharpens focus in APAC
AWS is doubling down on industry offerings and investing in cloud infrastructure and skills training, among other efforts, to tap growth opportunities in the region Continue Reading
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November 28, 2023
28Nov2023
News
Scope of British Library data breach widens
Personal data on British Library users has appeared for sale on the dark web following a Rhysida ransomware attack, as the scope of the still-developing incident widens again Continue Reading
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November 28, 2023
28Nov2023
News
Volume of unique malware samples threatens to overwhelm defenders
A massive increase in malware volumes could cause problems for security teams tasked with adapting their defences against them Continue Reading
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November 28, 2023
28Nov2023
News
Carlsberg serves up IoT to bring bars into digital world
Brewer taps into global internet of things network to obtain real-time data on what’s selling at what time of day in which type of outlet and to obtain early warning of any technical problems Continue Reading
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November 28, 2023
28Nov2023
Blog Post
Optimistic Cloud Forecast - IT Managers No Longer Left In The Shade...
Remember the early days of cloud computing. All the promises – low-cost, scalable, simple to deploy and manage, secure, be in control of your own data and apps without the OnPrem hassle… All ... Continue Reading
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November 28, 2023
28Nov2023
E-Zine
Datacentres or green belt? Why the UK has to choose
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the minefield around datacentre planning permission across the UK, after government blocked a major development next to the M25 motorway. The metaverse is making inroads into the indus-trial world – is this... Continue Reading
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November 27, 2023
27Nov2023
E-Handbook
Ultimate guide to digital transformation for enterprise leaders
According to a recent Gartner survey, more than two-thirds of companies accelerated their digital business initiatives in the wake of COVID-19 disruption. This in-depth guide explains what digital transformation is, why it is important and how you ... Continue Reading
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November 27, 2023
27Nov2023
News
Nominations open for Computer Weekly Innovation Awards APAC 2024
Computer Weekly is looking for nominations for its 2024 Innovation Awards to honour digital transformation initiatives that have transformed organisations in six industries Continue Reading
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November 27, 2023
27Nov2023
Blog Post
LLM series - What developers need to know about Large Language Models?
A developer strolls casually into work and gets comfy in their cubicle. Suddenly there’s an update alert on the laptop screen - a new generative Artificial Intelligence (gen-AI) function has been ... Continue Reading
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November 27, 2023
27Nov2023
In Depth
Datacentres energy efficiency investment priorities in the race to net-zero
Operators seeking to prioritise one pathway over another to reach sustainability targets may be disappointed, experts warn Continue Reading
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November 27, 2023
27Nov2023
News
Advanced metering infrastructure deployment to exceed expectations
Research predicts that while proprietary and RF communications technologies will remain pivotal connectivity options for water AMI projects in the foreseeable future, emerging alternatives are rapidly growing Continue Reading
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November 27, 2023
27Nov2023
News
Interview: Sunil Srivastava, CTO, Pandora
When he joined the jewellery retailer, Sunil Srivastava was labelled as the ‘crazy CTO’ given some of the ideas he had for transforming IT Continue Reading
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November 27, 2023
27Nov2023
News
SAP needs to address breakdown in trust
Outgoing UK and Ireland SAP user group chair calls on SAP to rebuild trust and plot a path to innovate S/4Hana for those who run ERP on-premise Continue Reading
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November 27, 2023
27Nov2023
News
5G service expansion to drive APAC mobile
Study forecasts 5G service expansion will drive mobile services market in Asia-Pacific to 2028, with revenue prospects for mobile data segment remaining strong in key territories Continue Reading
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November 27, 2023
27Nov2023
News
The Security Interviews: Zeki Turedi, field CTO Europe, CrowdStrike
Organisations are racing to keep their security up to date against the latest threats. CrowdStrike’s Zeki Turedi explains how to protect against novel and innovative cyber attacks Continue Reading
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November 27, 2023
27Nov2023
News
MPs have ‘little confidence’ in Making Tax Digital success
MPs say HMRC’s Making Tax Digital programme is riddled with widespread and repeating failures, and criticise the programme for failing to be open about the costs and increased burdens on taxpayers Continue Reading
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November 27, 2023
27Nov2023
News
‘Excited’ finance firms pump money into digital technology
Over three-quarters of finance firms are currently restricted in what they can spend on technology due to the global economic climate, but expect spending to resume next year Continue Reading
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November 27, 2023
27Nov2023
News
NCSC publishes landmark guidelines on AI cyber security
The NCSC and its US counterpart CISA have brought together tech companies and governments to countersign a new set of guidelines aimed at promoting a secure-by-design culture in AI development Continue Reading
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November 27, 2023
27Nov2023
Blog Post
Broadcom finally swallows VMware: what now?
The news that Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware has finally gone through, after more than a year of uncertainty, will have relieved a lot of people. Even more of a relief, though, is that we’re ... Continue Reading
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November 27, 2023
27Nov2023
News
Lack of government incentives stifling UK business broadband expansion
Research from UK connectivity provider reveals that while 42% of UK businesses plan vital connectivity upgrades as part of growth strategy, one in every five are receiving insufficient internet speeds Continue Reading
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November 27, 2023
27Nov2023
News
India's Hexaware creates hundreds of jobs in UK
Hexaware opens IT services operation in Birmingham, with a plan to recruit 250 people in the region by 2025 Continue Reading
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November 27, 2023
27Nov2023
Opinion
IT Sustainability Think Tank: IT leaders must prepare for green challenges in 2024
The conversation around IT sustainability stepped up a gear in 2023, but has it been another year of all talk and no action? Continue Reading
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November 27, 2023
27Nov2023
In Depth
The future of business software
The enterprise application software market has changed radically. We look at what is driving IT investments Continue Reading
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November 24, 2023
24Nov2023
Blog Post
Microsoft bans SME resellers from government cloud framework: conspiracy or cock-up?
Microsoft partners who applied for a place on the government's soon-to-be launched "SME-friendly" Cloud Compute 2 framework are fuming at the news the software giant has banned them from reselling ... Continue Reading
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November 24, 2023
24Nov2023
Opinion
DORA raises the stakes for cloud use in financial services
The EU's DORA regulations will raise the stakes for cloud in financial services but resilience is more than just a tech issue, says NetApp's Steve Rackham Continue Reading
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November 24, 2023
24Nov2023
News
UK police plan national roll-out of facial-recognition phone app
UK police chiefs plan to expand use of facial-recognition technology through a nationwide roll-out of mobile-based tools and increases in retrospective facial-recognition, but oversight problems persist Continue Reading
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November 24, 2023
24Nov2023
Blog Post
Was the devil's greatest trick making you think tech CEOs are just people?
It’s been one of those weeks where tech makes headlines for all the wrong reasons. (Sadly, the wrong reasons are often the only reasons tech makes national headlines, but anyway…) There was much ... Continue Reading
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November 24, 2023
24Nov2023
News
Ooredoo Qatar claims milestone for private networks in Middle East
Leading operator in MENA region reveals first-of-its-kind project designed to provide dedicated voice and customer data services in most remote and challenging locations Continue Reading
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November 24, 2023
24Nov2023
News
Eir Ireland transforms contact centres to enhance customer experience
IT service provider announces partnership with leading Irish telco and technology firm to transform customer service, replacing legacy call centre systems with an API-first experience orchestration platform Continue Reading
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November 24, 2023
24Nov2023
News
APAC organisations warm to microsegmentation
Nearly two-thirds of organisations in the APAC region see microsegmentation as a way to protect their IT assets, but lack the skills to deploy the technology Continue Reading
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November 23, 2023
23Nov2023
News
Microsoft bans SME partners from selling its services via government's Cloud Compute 2 framework
Microsoft is under fire after documents leaked to Computer Weekly revealed it has banned reseller partners from selling its services via the government’s soon-to-be launched Cloud Compute 2 framework Continue Reading
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November 23, 2023
23Nov2023
News
DWP to surveil bank accounts of benefit claimants for fraud
The UK government has outlined how it plans to tackle benefit fraud by giving the Department for Work and Pensions new powers compelling banks to collect and share data on claimants’ bank accounts Continue Reading
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November 23, 2023
23Nov2023
News
MOVEit incident spurred UK decision makers to spend big on cyber
The MOVEit cyber attacks that unfolded in the spring and summer of 2023 seem to have driven an increase in both ransomware awareness and spend, according to a report Continue Reading
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November 23, 2023
23Nov2023
News
Expereo on tap for Carlsberg to deliver connectivity in 40 countries
SD-WAN/SASE and internet provider brings brewing giant ‘unrivalled’ connectivity in global network Continue Reading
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November 23, 2023
23Nov2023
News
Growing European mobile data traffic drives pressure on network investment
Research from global mobile trade association shows that mobile contributed €910bn to Europe’s economy in 2022 Continue Reading
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November 23, 2023
23Nov2023
Opinion
Navigating the DPDI Bill: A transformative shift ahead
The Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill, or DPDI, is set to reshape the UK’s data protection framework. Louise Brooks of DQM GRC considers the implications Continue Reading
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November 23, 2023
23Nov2023
News
North Korean APTs go all in on supply chain attacks, warns NCSC
Threat actors linked to the North Korean regime are becoming more adept at targeting software supply chains in the service of their cyber attacks Continue Reading
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November 23, 2023
23Nov2023
News
China Telecom, China Unicom, ZTE unveil digital twin-based network assurance
Leading Chinese communications technology firm teams with local operators to apply the industry's first digital twin-based smart operation for the co-construction and sharing network during the 19th Asian Games, providing network assurance for users Continue Reading
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November 23, 2023
23Nov2023
News
Three-quarters of finance executives expect generative AI to replace them
Survey reveals an expectation that GenAI will take over many of the finance executive roles currently held by people Continue Reading
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November 23, 2023
23Nov2023
News
Australia ups ante on cyber security
Australia’s new cyber security strategy will focus on building threat blocking capabilities, protecting critical infrastructure and improving the cyber workforce, among other priorities Continue Reading
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November 22, 2023
22Nov2023
News
NTT Docomo deploys energy-efficient multi-supplier Open RAN 5G network
Leading Japanese operator and mobile technology pioneer deploys high-performance Open RAN-compliant portfolio in commercial multi-supplier network based on energy-efficient technology to support sustainability objectives Continue Reading
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November 22, 2023
22Nov2023
News
Improved rural connectivity set to unlock £8.8bn for British manufacturers
Economic modelling from Virgin Medio O2 reveals great rural revival with improved rural connectivity having the potential to unlock huge gains for British manufacturers Continue Reading
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November 22, 2023
22Nov2023
News
Chancellor offers spending boost for IT buyers alongside AI and quantum investments
In his Autumn Statement, chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a range of measures intended to boost investment in innovation and technology Continue Reading
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November 22, 2023
22Nov2023
News
Autumn Statement reveals more AI and quantum initiatives
With the government keen to position the UK as pro-innovation, the chancellor used the 2023 Autumn Statement to discuss more plans to support that ambition Continue Reading
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November 22, 2023
22Nov2023
News
An inside look at a Scattered Spider cyber attack
Threat researchers at ReliaQuest share the inside track on a Scattered Spider cyber attack they investigated Continue Reading
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November 22, 2023
22Nov2023
News
AWS to offer free AI training courses to two million people by 2025
Public cloud giant AWS has set its sights on bolstering the AI skill sets of two million people globally Continue Reading
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November 22, 2023
22Nov2023
News
Executive interview: TechUK CEO Julian David on 10 years of change in UK IT
It’s 10 years since the UK technology trade association relaunched as TechUK – its chief executive looks back on a dramatic decade, and discusses what’s next for the UK tech sector Continue Reading
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November 22, 2023
22Nov2023
News
Palantir awarded NHS FDP data contract
NHS England has awarded a £330m, seven-year contract to US data specialist Palantir, prompting concerns from data privacy practitioners Continue Reading
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November 22, 2023
22Nov2023
News
NHS England renews FutureNHS cloud-based collaboration hosting deal via G-Cloud for £1.67m
NHS England has renewed its long-standing hosting and support contract for the FutureNHS platform with SME cloud provider Kahootz Continue Reading
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November 22, 2023
22Nov2023
Opinion
The future of business software will put users front and centre
Today, quantum computing and AI; yesterday, cloud and blockchain. As sure as Moore’s law, there is always a Next Big Thing Continue Reading