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December 10, 2023
10Dec2023
Blog Post
LLM series - BlueFlame AI: Why we need to believe in LLM-agnosticism
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by James Tedman, head of Europe region at BlueFlame AI. Blueflame AI is known for its AI for alternative investment managers ... Continue Reading
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December 08, 2023
08Dec2023
News
UK networks glow as Openreach hits halfway point in UK broadband upgrade plan
Full-fibre forges ahead as Openreach progresses towards plan to extend gigabit to vast majority of UK promises over next three years, as it reveals its biggest ever hourly peak for network traffic was on 6 December Continue Reading
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December 08, 2023
08Dec2023
News
Former Post Office investigator called subpostmaster campaigners ‘crooks’
Former Post Office investigator labelled subpostmasters attempting to clear there names as ‘crooks’ Continue Reading
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December 08, 2023
08Dec2023
News
Fancy Bear targets Nato entities via critical Outlook flaw
A vulnerability patched in March has likely been exploited by the Russian state actor Fancy Bear, for over two years, according to the latest intelligence Continue Reading
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December 08, 2023
08Dec2023
News
AMD goes after Nvidia with AI accelerator and software library
AMD has signed up major hardware companies to support its latest initiative to build out datacentre AI optimisation Continue Reading
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December 08, 2023
08Dec2023
News
Executive interview: Handling vanilla S/4Hana change management
We speak to the transformation lead at household goods manufacturer McBride about moving people onto a non-customised S/4Hana implementation Continue Reading
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December 08, 2023
08Dec2023
In Depth
How generative AI is put to work in business applications
Generative AI has kicked up a storm in 2023. We look the opportunities and challenges for businesses, highlighting a range of live applications Continue Reading
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December 08, 2023
08Dec2023
News
SAP strategy: Why customers need an innovation plan
Rise appears to be the place where SAP has promised customers the latest innovations, raising the question of what happens to everyone else Continue Reading
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December 08, 2023
08Dec2023
Blog Post
LLM series - Sonatype: The good & the bad of LLMs-as-a-service
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Ilkka Turunen in his capacity as field CTO at Sonatype. From development to production and everything in between, Sonatype ... Continue Reading
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December 07, 2023
07Dec2023
News
UK names Russian FSB agents behind political hacking campaign
Russian hacking group, Star Blizzard, was part of a Russian intelligence operation aimed at interfering with UK politics and the democratic process, says government. Continue Reading
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December 07, 2023
07Dec2023
Blog Post
Embracing AI: understand the end user first
This is a guest blog post by Sara Portell, VP of User Experience and Rafael Artacho, Product Director, Unit4 How we interact with enterprise software, particularly enterprise resource planning ... Continue Reading
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December 07, 2023
07Dec2023
News
UK government quietly renews public sector preferential pricing agreement with AWS
The UK government has renewed an agreement that will ensure public sector IT buyers can still procure AWS services at discounted prices for another three years, despite anti-competitive concerns Continue Reading
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December 07, 2023
07Dec2023
News
CIO interview: Keith Woolley, chief digital information officer, University of Bristol
With Bristol set to host the UK’s biggest supercomputer, its technology chief is looking to make the most of internal and international collaboration to drive digital improvements Continue Reading
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December 07, 2023
07Dec2023
News
NCSC exposes Russian cyber attacks on UK political processes
The NCSC has firmly attributed a long-running campaign of cyber attacks targeting UK political processes to a group run out of Russia’s FSB intelligence agency, known as Star Blizzard Continue Reading
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December 07, 2023
07Dec2023
News
Concerns raised over Home Office's £450m mega cloud deal with AWS
The Home Office's latest three-year contract with AWS is valued at nearly half a billion pounds, but questions are emerging about the contents of the contract and how it has been arranged Continue Reading
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December 07, 2023
07Dec2023
News
2023 may have seen highest ransomware ‘body count’ yet
Ransomware, or cyber extortion as it is increasingly being termed, remained the most prominent security threat in 2023 – and thanks to large-scale supply chain attacks, the past 12 months may have seen the most victims ever Continue Reading
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December 07, 2023
07Dec2023
News
How server makers are surfing the AI wave
While hyperscalers extend the life of their x86 equipment, the industry’s desperate pleas to find a new killer application to drive up server sales may well be coming true Continue Reading
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December 07, 2023
07Dec2023
Opinion
Considerations for the security of evolving workspaces
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 07, 2023
07Dec2023
News
Finnish IT industry talent fears amid government restrictions
Finnish businesses concerned over the immigration plans of the country’s right-wing government Continue Reading
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December 07, 2023
07Dec2023
News
How Proofpoint is helping to mitigate AI security threats
Proofpoint is offering monitoring tools to prevent leakage of sensitive information in generative AI models and other capabilities to mitigate AI mediated attacks Continue Reading
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December 07, 2023
07Dec2023
Blog Post
AI: Killer app or planet killer
Looking at the latest quarterly earnings filings from the leading server makers shows they are all experiencing a significant boost in sales, thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). HPE CEO, ... Continue Reading
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December 07, 2023
07Dec2023
E-Zine
CW EMEA: Prepare for cyber war
When the war between Hamas and Israel began in October, cyber security professionals and major government and private organisations braced for an inevitable accompanying online war. In this issue of CW EMEA, we outline cyber war, patterns of threat ... Continue Reading
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December 07, 2023
07Dec2023
Blog Post
LLM series - Perforce: The developer challenge (and advantage) ahead
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Rod Cope in his capacity as CTO at Perforce. A company that has gone through various growth and development stages over the ... Continue Reading
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December 06, 2023
06Dec2023
News
How a Node4 virtual datacentre proved better than MS cloud for mental health charity
Charity Together For Mental Wellbeing managed to migrate legacy servers into a new virtual environment and fix a major disaster recovery issue Continue Reading
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December 06, 2023
06Dec2023
News
Nokia unveils gigabit multi-dwelling unit solution for cable operators
Comms tech provider looks at increasingly important sector of fixed comms to offer solution designed to enable cable operators to deliver multi-gigabit services using existing coaxial cables in MDUs and buildings too difficult to serve with fibre Continue Reading
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December 06, 2023
06Dec2023
News
Verizon Business, Zebra Technologies team to accelerate private 5G
Business comms provider certifies mobile device manufacturer to work with private 5G and LTE networks throughout the US to enable frontline workers in multiple industries to manage projects and comms on job sites more efficiently Continue Reading
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December 06, 2023
06Dec2023
News
NHS whistleblower Peter Duffy threatens trust with legal action in row over alleged email tampering
NHS whistleblower warns his former employer of potential litigation over a dispute concerning allegations of email tampering Continue Reading
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December 06, 2023
06Dec2023
News
AT&T taps Ericsson Open RAN to pioneer path to networks of the future
US comms giant inks five-year network transformation agreement with Swedish comms tech company as it aims to pioneer path to programmable and intelligent networks of the future Continue Reading
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December 06, 2023
06Dec2023
News
Government launches UK-wide Cyber Explorers Cup
Schoolkids across the UK are being called on to team up and defeat Herbert the Hacker in a new government-backed competition Continue Reading
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December 06, 2023
06Dec2023
News
Post Office prioritised its ‘bottom line’ over justice
The Post Office was more concerned with saving money and recovering unexplained losses than getting to the bottom of subpostmaster claims that Horizon errors caused shortfalls, inquiry told Continue Reading
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December 06, 2023
06Dec2023
News
Singtel’s DC Tuas datacentre to cater to AI workloads
Offering 58MW of capacity, DC Tuas will be the first of Singtel’s new generation of artificial intelligence datacentres to incorporate more efficient cooling technologies Continue Reading
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December 06, 2023
06Dec2023
Blog Post
LLM series - Tricentis: Continuous testing for gen-AI systems
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by David Colwell in his capacity as VP of AI & Machine Learning (ML) at Tricentis. For any app on any infrastructure, ... Continue Reading
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December 05, 2023
05Dec2023
News
EE fulfils 4G coverage commitments in remote Scottish islands
UK mobile network operator extends mast-building programme to furthest reaches of Scotland to offer reliable 4G connectivity Continue Reading
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December 05, 2023
05Dec2023
News
Government to trial new border tech
The software, which the government hopes will make it easier for border staff to identify what is inside the container, will be tested in the New Year as part of plans to ‘cut red tape’ for UK exporters Continue Reading
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December 05, 2023
05Dec2023
News
Quantum supercomputing: IBM plots roadmap beyond Condor
New quantum system and classical computing hybrid forms the basis of next-gen supercomputing at IBM Continue Reading
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December 05, 2023
05Dec2023
In Depth
UAE university vies for international recognition in AI education and research
The UAE is betting heavily on its new AI university to develop local talent and boost the country into a position of thought leadership Continue Reading
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December 05, 2023
05Dec2023
News
BICS and Telcofan team up to streamline private networks
Collaboration aims to simplify adoption of private networks and ease transition to internet of things ecosystem, removing complexities like provisioning SIM cards and enabling device roaming Continue Reading
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December 05, 2023
05Dec2023
In Depth
How to recover systems in the event of a cyber attack
Recovering compromised systems after a cyber attack isn’t easy, but understanding industry best practice offers a template for the key processes to follow Continue Reading
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December 05, 2023
05Dec2023
News
Operator of Sellafield nuclear facility denies hacking claims
The operator of the Sellafield nuclear site has denied allegations that senior managers covered up a series of cyber security lapses that enabled Chinese and Russian threat actors to compromise its networks Continue Reading
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December 05, 2023
05Dec2023
In Depth
Dell EMC: Storage giant shifts gear to cloud operating models
Storage profile: We look at Dell EMC, the result of the biggest tech acquisition ever, and find a company well set for ubiquitous cloud operating models and as-a-service Continue Reading
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December 05, 2023
05Dec2023
News
CIO interview: Jarrod Phipps, Holman
The automotive services firm is accumulating vast amounts of data from its fleet and using it to bring insights to improve customer and employee experiences Continue Reading
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December 05, 2023
05Dec2023
News
Cubic gains SoftBank investment for software-defined connected vehicles, IoT
Leading Japanese mobile network operator makes significant investment in connected vehicle software provider to accelerate growth of software-defined vehicle market and enter new sectors Continue Reading
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December 05, 2023
05Dec2023
News
Lone workers hook onto connected safety solutions
New safety regulations, higher employee insurance costs, greater awareness of risks workers face and better understanding of efficiency benefits associated with protection services drive connectivity demand in emerging market Continue Reading
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December 05, 2023
05Dec2023
In Depth
Currys data strategy takes major step forward with launch of Connected Media
Data is the foundation for the future success of the new Currys retail media platform, as the tech retailer’s CDO explains Continue Reading
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December 05, 2023
05Dec2023
News
Majority of GPs now give patients online access to records
NHS England is close to reaching its target of having nine in 10 GPs offering patients access to their primary care records online Continue Reading
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December 05, 2023
05Dec2023
Blog Post
Broadcom swings its axe at VMware
What a difference a week can make. The dust had barely settled on Broadcom’s $69bn acquisition of VMware before Broadcom, much as its critics had predicted, blew it all up in the air again. Like ... Continue Reading
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December 05, 2023
05Dec2023
Blog Post
LLM series - Qt: Don’t automatically 'go large' for code generation; small is beautiful
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Peter Schneider in his capacity as senior product manager at Qt Group. As a company, Qt (pronounced ‘cute’) is known for ... Continue Reading
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December 05, 2023
05Dec2023
News
Undisclosed document could reveal pressure on Fujitsu expert witness in Post Office prosecution
Details of Post Office prosecutor’s meeting with Fujitsu IT expert witness, used in subpostmaster prosecution, not yet disclosed to public inquiry Continue Reading
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December 05, 2023
05Dec2023
Blog Post
VictoriaMetrics offers free open source monitoring
Open source time-series data monitoring player VictoriaMetrics at least calls itself a ‘player’ in its product statements. In a world where 99%+ of technology vendors baulk at the idea of being ... Continue Reading
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December 05, 2023
05Dec2023
E-Zine
Technologies to support hybrid working
In this week’s Computer Weekly, our latest buyer’s guide looks at technologies to support hybrid working – even when your business is as unique as farming. We examine the new guidelines on AI cyber security published by G7 government security chiefs... Continue Reading
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December 05, 2023
05Dec2023
News
Singapore to develop Southeast Asia’s first large language model
Singapore has spearheaded a S$70m initiative to build research and engineering capabilities in LLMs, including the development of Southeast Asia’s first LLM Continue Reading
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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