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September 12, 2025
12Sep2025
News
EU Data Act comes into force amid fears of regulation fatigue
The EU Data Act will potentially give users control of device data, and boost data sharing, cloud switching and competition while raising compliance demands Continue Reading
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September 12, 2025
12Sep2025
News
GDS publishes guidance on AI coding assistants
Government software engineers are being encouraged to use tools such as GitHub Copilot to speed up software development Continue Reading
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September 12, 2025
12Sep2025
News
Orange, Synamedia join forces to expand multi-CDN reach
Video software provider teams with global telco to improve network performance for streaming providers to deliver content more smoothly and reach more viewers, especially in the Middle East and Africa Continue Reading
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September 12, 2025
12Sep2025
In Depth
Retailers turn to tech as in-store crime soars
Retailers such as H&M, Iceland, Poundland and Tesco are deploying tech in stores as a way of protecting themselves and their employees from rising shop crime Continue Reading
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September 12, 2025
12Sep2025
In Depth
How AI can help to optimise supply chains under pressure
Globalisation boosted trade for decades, but crises, tariffs and climate change have made supply chains more fragile. Companies are responding with AI, nearshoring and planning Continue Reading
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September 12, 2025
12Sep2025
News
TechUK report on datacentre water usage habits criticised
Non-profit questions the reliability of TechUK’s study on water use, arguing that its anonymous, self-reported data may give a misleading picture of the sector’s environmental impact. Continue Reading
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September 12, 2025
12Sep2025
In Depth
The ‘people, process and technology’ triangle is key to AI success
Nutanix AI lead Debo Dutta has high hopes for AI and ‘digital minions’, pointing out that people, process and technology are the real promise to success Continue Reading
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September 12, 2025
12Sep2025
News
Ministry of Defence signs £400m sovereign cloud deal with Google
Google Cloud has signed a multimillion-pound deal with the Ministry of Defence that will see it provide the armed forces with access to sovereign cloud capabilities Continue Reading
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September 12, 2025
12Sep2025
Blog Post
AI workflows – Navan: Why most workflows fail (and what we did differently)
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Ilan Twig in his capacity as co-founder and CTO at Navan. Navan is known for its software platform that integrates business ... Continue Reading
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September 12, 2025
12Sep2025
Blog Post
Auditoria lends an AI ear to ‘conversational’ financial analytics
Auditoria SmartResearch is a technology that combines “finance-tuned” language models, ERP data and real-time data to create a service for finance teams that offers reactive reporting. Tabled to ... Continue Reading
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September 12, 2025
12Sep2025
In Depth
Cloud block storage: Key benefits and use cases
We look at block storage in the cloud, why you might want to use it, its key benefits, how it fits with on-premise storage, and the main block storage offers from the cloud providers Continue Reading
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September 12, 2025
12Sep2025
In Depth
How AI and the Trump administration are fuelling ‘quiet quitting’ on IT sustainability
A decade ago, companies loudly boasted about their ambitious net-zero targets. Today, some of the world’s largest technology enterprises are quietly stepping back from those commitments Continue Reading
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September 12, 2025
12Sep2025
News
Post Office Horizon accounts are still a mess and replacement system is years away
Sources say the Post Office doesn’t know whether millions of pounds of branch discrepancies are real or not Continue Reading
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September 12, 2025
12Sep2025
Podcast
GenAI in banking: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
We speak to Ranil Boteju, chief data and analytics officer at Lloyds Banking Group about FinLLM and the bank’s ‘AI as a judge’ Continue Reading
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September 11, 2025
11Sep2025
News
M&S parts ways with CTO after cyber attack
M&S chief digital and technology officer Rachel Higham steps back from her role in the wake of the April 2025 cyber attack on the retailer’s systems Continue Reading
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September 11, 2025
11Sep2025
News
Students an increasing source of cyber threat in UK schools
Insider threats arising from student activity now appears to be the chief cause of notifiable cyber or data breach incidents in Britain’s schools Continue Reading
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September 11, 2025
11Sep2025
News
Chat Control: EU to decide on requirement for tech firms to scan encrypted messages
Law enforcement and police experts meet on Friday to decide on proposals to require technology companies to scan encrypted messages for possible child abuse images amid growing opposition from security experts Continue Reading
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September 11, 2025
11Sep2025
News
Zen, Neos carry out 400 Gbps upgrade between Manchester and London
Strategic collaboration enables telecoms provider to undergo a wider core network upgrade as digital infrastructure demand surges Continue Reading
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September 11, 2025
11Sep2025
News
Nokia ups the ante in AI-optimised datacentre networking
Strategic partnership designed to bring AI-optimised datacentre solutions to enterprises to reduce deployment time and operational costs and improve efficiency Continue Reading
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September 11, 2025
11Sep2025
In Depth
How to stop AI from straining networks
Europe’s networking infrastructure is critical for the region’s economy and digital resilience, but it is built for speed and struggling to handle soaring AI workloads. Can Europe’s networks handle the AI boom sustainably? Continue Reading
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September 11, 2025
11Sep2025
News
IAA Mobility: Mercedes-Benz gears up AI-driven experiences in all-electric vehicles
Digital Chassis powers the next-generation MBUX system in CLA and all-new electric GLC car range to deliver immersive, AI-driven in-cabin functionality, real-time assistance and 5G connectivity Continue Reading
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September 11, 2025
11Sep2025
News
EE claims 5G world-first with advanced RAN coordination
UK’s leading operator becomes first company to launch Advanced RAN Coordination technology in distributed network to deliver more reliable 5G connectivity and 20% faster download speeds, with standalone network offering biggest boost Continue Reading
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September 11, 2025
11Sep2025
In Depth
CIO interview: Sebastiaan Kalshoven, ASN Bank
Sebastiaan Kalshoven combines boldness of vision with back-up plans in transformation of Dutch retail bank Continue Reading
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September 11, 2025
11Sep2025
In Depth
Storage is key to AI projects that succeed
Artificial intelligence is a key project for enterprise IT currently, but the difference between success and failure rests on having the right infrastructure, especially in data storage Continue Reading
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September 11, 2025
11Sep2025
In Depth
The UK government’s AI Growth Zones strategy: Everything you need to know
Plans to make the UK an AI superpower imply pervasive use of the technology. Ramping up adoption of AI will require more datacentres to host compute-intensive workloads, which is where the AI Growth Zone strategy comes in Continue Reading
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September 10, 2025
10Sep2025
News
Splunk.conf: Cisco and Splunk expand agentic SOC vision
The arrival of agentic AI in the security operations centre heralds an era of simplification for security professionals, Splunk claims Continue Reading
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September 10, 2025
10Sep2025
Blog Post
o9 Solutions aim10x 2025: Inside new agentic functions in demand planning
Enterprise planning software platform company o9 Solutions hosted its aim10x Americas event this month in Dallas, Texas, to a full crowd of attendees that included the Computer Weekly Developer ... Continue Reading
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September 10, 2025
10Sep2025
News
Jaguar Land Rover admits data has been compromised in cyber attack
The car maker revealed that data was stolen in the cyber attack that began on 31 August, as its production line continues to be affected Continue Reading
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September 10, 2025
10Sep2025
In Depth
Quantum startups fear EU too slow to lead
Europe’s bid to win the race to build viable quantum computers wants details, money and confidence of the industry it is intended to serve Continue Reading
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September 10, 2025
10Sep2025
News
Vote: Who should be crowned the 2025 most influential woman in UK tech?
Each year, we ask our audience who should be named the most influential woman in UK technology. Tell us what you think – the deadline for voting is 8 October Continue Reading
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September 10, 2025
10Sep2025
News
Court to decide whether it is lawful for enterprises to sell unwanted software licences
The UK Competition Appeal Tribunal is to decide whether businesses can lawfully sell second-hand software following a £250m suit brought by a reseller against Microsoft Continue Reading
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September 10, 2025
10Sep2025
News
Could an environmental legal challenge derail government’s fast-tracked datacentre builds?
The UK government is under fire after details emerged that it has waved through three large-scale datacentre planning applications without conducting an environmental impact assessment first Continue Reading
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September 10, 2025
10Sep2025
In Depth
Post Office Horizon scandal explained: Everything you need to know
Computer Weekly has investigated the Post Office Horizon scandal since 2008 and is, in fact, part of the story. This guide contains essential information about the scandal Continue Reading
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September 10, 2025
10Sep2025
Blog Post
AI workflows - Camunda: BPMN as a tool for creating & orchestrating AI workflows
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Daniel Meyer in his capacity as CTO of Camunda. Camunda is known for its open source platform that automates business ... Continue Reading
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September 10, 2025
10Sep2025
News
EU Data Act prompts Google to scrap data transfer fees for UK multicloud users
With the EU Data Act coming into effect, Google has confirmed that users of its cloud services across the UK and Europe will no longer pay to transfer data between its platform and competitors’ clouds Continue Reading
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September 10, 2025
10Sep2025
News
UK contactless card payment limits could be unlimited
The UK Financial Conduct Authority says contactless payment technology and fraud protections have advanced enough for firms to adjust the limit Continue Reading
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September 10, 2025
10Sep2025
News
IAA mobility: LG looks to accelerate in-vehicle experience with Xbox, Zoom
CE giant continues its drive into automotive, claiming to redefine software-defined vehicle era through partnerships offering in-car gaming and meetings delivered over standard content platform Continue Reading
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September 10, 2025
10Sep2025
News
Open source security and sustainability remain unsolved problem
While software bills of materials offer some transparency over software components, they don’t solve the imbalance between corporate consumption of open source software and the lack of investment in its security and health Continue Reading
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September 09, 2025
09Sep2025
News
Splunk.conf: Splunk urges users to eat their ‘cyber veggies’
The dawn of AI-enabled cyber attacks makes it even more important for defenders to bring their A-game, particularly when it comes to getting the basics right Continue Reading
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September 09, 2025
09Sep2025
News
Fujitsu braced for double-digit decline triggered by ‘foolish display of legal machismo’
Internally, Fujitsu UK is braced for major revenue decline as Post Office scandal takes its toll Continue Reading
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September 09, 2025
09Sep2025
Blog Post
Back to square one at DSIT - just as government tech policy needs to deliver
Labour Digital, a membership group set up to promote and encourage discussion around digital policies in the Labour Party, was justifiably pleased with itself after prime minister Keir Starmer’s ... Continue Reading
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September 09, 2025
09Sep2025
News
The digital forensics crisis in policing: What’s going wrong?
Forensics experts say that most crime has a digital footprint, but the police are unable to keep up with the soaring number of devices that require analysis Continue Reading
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September 09, 2025
09Sep2025
News
IAA Mobility 2025: Qualcomm and Google Cloud team to enhance in-car experience
So-called ‘landmark’ technical collaboration brings together Gemini models and Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions to help automakers create deeply personalised and advanced AI agents to redefine customer experience Continue Reading
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September 09, 2025
09Sep2025
News
UK AI sector balloons by 85% to 5,800 companies from 2023 to 2025
A Perspective Economics study commissioned by DSIT sizes the UK AI sector at 5,800 companies, an increase of 85% over two years Continue Reading
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September 09, 2025
09Sep2025
News
IAA Mobility 2025: Cerence AI develops AI agent for working on the go
Artificial intelligence-based conversational user experience firm develops voice AI agent for the car that integrates with Microsoft 365 Copilot to address the rise of mobile work and associated distracted driving risks Continue Reading
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September 09, 2025
09Sep2025
News
IAA Mobility: BMW drives to software-driven future with Snapdragon Ride Pilot
AI-enabled automated driving system, powered by latest system-on-chips and an automated driving software stack, debuts in the BMW iX3 Continue Reading
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September 09, 2025
09Sep2025
Opinion
Lessons from Jaguar Land Rover: How can businesses prepare for cyber attacks?
A cyber attack at Jaguar Land Rover has halted production lines and caused widespread disruption. How can businesses protect themselves and mitigate the risks of such an attack? Continue Reading
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September 09, 2025
09Sep2025
News
Rimini Street CEO sounds death knell on ERP software
Believing monolithic ERP applications will become obsolete in a decade, Seth Ravin is positioning Rimini Street to help enterprises transition to agentic ERP processes Continue Reading
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September 09, 2025
09Sep2025
E-Zine
AI help for pet parents
In this week’s edition of Computer Weekly, we do another deep-dive into the latest freedom of information request revelations that have emerged pertaining to Police Scotland’s use of Microsoft cloud technologies. Ex-Googler Kate Balingit, and head ... Continue Reading
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September 09, 2025
09Sep2025
News
Nokia readies for comms AI super cycle with R&D facility
Research centre in Oulu to address comms industry on verge of next generation of mobile, as well as global marketplace in flux Continue Reading
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September 08, 2025
08Sep2025
News
Splunk.conf: Splunk and Cisco showcase unified platform
With 18 months having elapsed since Cisco closed its acquisition of Splunk, joint platform capabilities and developments are being showcased at the annual Splunk.conf fair Continue Reading
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September 08, 2025
08Sep2025
News
Northern Ireland police kept inspectors in dark over surveillance of journalists
The Police Service of Northern Ireland failed to inform the Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office about surveillance operations against journalists during annual inspections Continue Reading
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September 08, 2025
08Sep2025
News
Dell AI server revenues leap but storage waits on Project Lightning
During the past quarter, Dell’s datacentre sales went through the roof due to new server and networking products for AI – but storage has not shared the same dynamic Continue Reading
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September 08, 2025
08Sep2025
News
Liz Kendall appointed tech secretary
Former pensions secretary Liz Kendall replaces Peter Kyle as science, technology and innovation secretary in Keir Starmer’s cabinet reshuffle Continue Reading
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September 08, 2025
08Sep2025
News
Most Influential Women in UK Tech: Computer Weekly’s Hall of Fame
Computer Weekly’s Hall of Fame showcases the great women who have made a lifetime contribution to the technology sector Continue Reading
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September 08, 2025
08Sep2025
News
Gibraltar government backs plans to build 250MW datacentre on island to tap into AI boom
The government of Gibraltar is throwing its weight behind a plan to build a £1.8bn datacentre on the island Continue Reading
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September 08, 2025
08Sep2025
News
PCI council eyes wider data protection role beyond payments
Hailed as the gold standard for securing credit card information, the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) could be extended to protect other kinds of data following industry feedback Continue Reading
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September 08, 2025
08Sep2025
News
Rising network outages are proving costly to businesses
Research finds ongoing rise of network outages has cost over a third of organisations between $1m and $5m over the past year, putting datacentres at risk of significant disruption Continue Reading
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September 08, 2025
08Sep2025
News
IDTechEx: significant confusion surrounds SDV core meaning
Research firm questions whether software-defined vehicles are built for those actually driving them or for the industry selling them Continue Reading
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September 08, 2025
08Sep2025
Opinion
AI without borders: Why the next advantage is in model ownership, not just access
Enterprises have become familiar with AI tools by accessing publicly available models - but to gain true differentiation, it's time to explore ownership of your AI model Continue Reading
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September 08, 2025
08Sep2025
In Depth
Platform engineering is about more than what’s going on Backstage
We speak to industry experts about how they see the role of platform engineering supporting DevOps Continue Reading
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September 08, 2025
08Sep2025
News
AI boom to push Australian IT spending past A$172bn
Australian IT spending is set to grow by 8.9% in 2026, driven by growing investments in artificial intelligence, datacentre systems and cloud, according to Gartner Continue Reading
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September 07, 2025
07Sep2025
Blog Post
What to expect from Cognite Impact: 2025
Global industrial AI company Cognite is staging its annual user, partner & customer symposium in Houston, Texas from 13-16 October and the Computer Weekly Developer Network team will be in ... Continue Reading
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September 05, 2025
05Sep2025
News
Water efficiency of English datacentres scrutinised in TechUK report
TechUK survey suggests English datacentres are consuming less water than perhaps expected, but concerns persist about how transparent the sector is being about its water usage Continue Reading
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September 05, 2025
05Sep2025
News
Q2 2025 strongest second quarter on record for smartphone trade-ins
Quarterly investigation of US phone trade-in market shows record value Continue Reading
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September 05, 2025
05Sep2025
News
US politicians ponder Wimwig cyber intel sharing law
US cyber data sharing legislation is set to replace an Obama-era law, but time is running out to get it over the line, with global ramifications for the security industry, and intelligence and law enforcement communities Continue Reading
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September 05, 2025
05Sep2025
News
Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack keeps workers at home
The recent cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover is keeping workers out of the plants as possible attack group identity becomes public Continue Reading
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September 05, 2025
05Sep2025
Opinion
SLA promises, security realities: Navigating the shared responsibility gap
The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers how security leaders can help assure access to the new and innovative cloud tech while minimising risk and ensuring they do not fall foul of regulators. Continue Reading
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September 05, 2025
05Sep2025
News
Lloyds Bank to use Workday software to help select staff for redundancy
Lloyds Banking Group will analyse data on HR software to help it select staff for redundancy Continue Reading
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September 05, 2025
05Sep2025
News
Neos Networks to deliver live broadcast connectivity for Premier League
Provider of global connectivity services for broadcast and events taps dedicated B2B network provider to ensure high-quality delivery of Premier League football Continue Reading
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September 05, 2025
05Sep2025
News
Most Influential Women in UK Tech: The 2025 longlist
In Computer Weekly’s search for this year’s top 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech, hundreds of women have been put forward for consideration. Here, we look at a list of everyone nominated in 2025 Continue Reading
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September 05, 2025
05Sep2025
News
How Metrobank is tapping VMware Cloud Foundation
The Philippine bank has adopted nearly all of the capabilities in VMware’s private cloud platform to modernise its IT infrastructure while reaping cost savings Continue Reading
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September 05, 2025
05Sep2025
Blog Post
AI workflows - TetraScience: When AI meets the lab (lessons from scientific data workflows)
This is a guest post written by Naveen Kondapalli, chief development officer for TetraScience. TetraScience is a vendor-neutral, open cloud platform designed to transform raw scientific data into ... Continue Reading
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September 04, 2025
04Sep2025
News
AI in driver’s seat for real-time, in-vehicle experience
Platform designed to help automakers bring AI-powered features to vehicles faster, without waiting for new chips or cloud connectivity Continue Reading
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September 04, 2025
04Sep2025
News
Depression, anxiety, PTSD and suicidal thoughts: Post Office victims speak out
Report finds that former subpostmasters suffered and are continuing to suffer severe mental and physical problems due to their treatment by the Post Office Continue Reading
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September 04, 2025
04Sep2025
News
Number of UK banks reporting AI-driven productivity improvements doubles
Survey shows that half of UK banks will increase spending on artificial intelligence as more see AI-related productivity gains Continue Reading
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September 04, 2025
04Sep2025
News
UK sets out plans for AI assurance leadership
Labour wants the UK to become the world leader in artificial intelligence assurance Continue Reading
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September 04, 2025
04Sep2025
News
EE boosts City of London mobile coverage with added outdoor small cells
Deployment of nearly 50 outdoor small cell sites go live for leading mobile network operator in UK’s financial hub, expanding coverage, and improving 4G and 5G connectivity Continue Reading
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September 04, 2025
04Sep2025
News
Some 87% of enterprises see private wireless, edge ROI in a year
Research reveals surge of ROI and AI-enabled use cases with on-premise edge and private wireless sectors blossoming with many industrial enterprises deploying edge with AI-driven applications Continue Reading
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September 04, 2025
04Sep2025
News
Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team chooses SAP Cloud ERP to gain edge
Formula 1 team Mercedes-AMG Petronas has chosen SAP Cloud ERP to help it comply with upcoming regulatory changes from the FIA Continue Reading
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September 04, 2025
04Sep2025
News
Initiative to address escalating US broadband infrastructure attacks
US trade body for broadband telecoms and technology joins with Internet and Television Association to co-lead executive forum to elevate national response against threat to business Continue Reading
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September 04, 2025
04Sep2025
Blog Post
Kong acquires OpenMeter
Cloud API company Kong has acquired of OpenMeter, an open source and SaaS platform for usage-based metering and billing. The acquisition is hoped to bring “usage-based monetisation capabilities” to ... Continue Reading
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September 04, 2025
04Sep2025
Opinion
How telcos can win the AI talent war
With tech giants offering nine-figure deals for AI experts, telcos seem outmatched. But by focusing on national purpose, unique partnerships and tangible impact, they can attract top AI talent Continue Reading
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September 04, 2025
04Sep2025
Opinion
Tech buying without regret
Too many technology decisions leave businesses tied to costly, underperforming tools. The solution requires CIOs to embed leadership throughout the buying journey and embrace lean and agile practices Continue Reading
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September 03, 2025
03Sep2025
Opinion
Bridging the SLA gap: A guide to managing cloud provider risk
The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers how security leaders can help assure access to the new and innovative cloud tech while minimising risk and ensuring they do not fall foul of regulators. Continue Reading
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September 03, 2025
03Sep2025
News
European court upholds EU-US Data Privacy Framework data-sharing agreement
EU General Court upholds EU-US Data Privacy Framework, bringing certainty to businesses that exchange data with the US – for now. An appeal may be in the offing Continue Reading
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September 03, 2025
03Sep2025
News
Microsoft shows potential of analogue optical computing in AI
Microsoft has worked with Barclays on a financial optimisation problem using consumer-grade electronics Continue Reading
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September 03, 2025
03Sep2025
News
IT departments face huge Windows 10 support bill
When Windows 10 reaches end-of-life on October 14th, organisations will need to purchase an Extended Support contract to receive Microsoft patches Continue Reading
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September 03, 2025
03Sep2025
News
Google/DoJ antitrust ruling: Google must share data
The search engine giant will be able to continue offering the Chrome browser, but there will be no more exclusivity distribution agreements Continue Reading
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September 03, 2025
03Sep2025
In Depth
Ethical challenges of LGBTQ+ data protection
America has rolled back data protection policies for the LGBTQ+ community, but what does that mean for the rest of the world? Continue Reading
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September 03, 2025
03Sep2025
Blog Post
Windows 10 end-of-life: A time to open up
Broadly speaking, there are two types of people in IT: those who like to tinker, constantly seeking the next best thing and those who yearn for a stable environment. Years ago, businesses and IT ... Continue Reading
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September 03, 2025
03Sep2025
News
CityFibre appoints Simon Holden as CEO
UK independent broadband provider sees new role for senior executive credited with being the driving force of its current status as ‘leading digital infrastructure challenger’ Continue Reading
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September 03, 2025
03Sep2025
News
Open banking take-up grows by a third
Rising payments are driving the adoption of open banking, with more than 15 million users in July Continue Reading
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September 03, 2025
03Sep2025
News
Fastly CEO plots course through AI and security
Chief exec Kip Compton explains how Fastly’s unified platform is solving the web’s biggest challenges, from content scrapping by AI bots to distributed denial-of-service attacks Continue Reading
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September 02, 2025
02Sep2025
News
OpenAI targets India with datacentre push
The AI firm is planning to open a one-gigawatt datacentre in India, which could reduce latency, ensure regulatory compliance and give it an edge over hyperscalers Continue Reading
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September 02, 2025
02Sep2025
News
Cyber attackers damage Jaguar Land Rover production
Jaguar Land Rover reports a cyber attack has ‘severely disrupted’ its vehicle production and retail operations, recalling similar attacks on other prominent British brands this year Continue Reading
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September 02, 2025
02Sep2025
News
Meet the IT leader In Lebanon who became an IT entrepreneur
Nassib Chamoun says CIOs could follow his lead in swapping IT management for life as a startup, but they must be prepared to make sacrifices Continue Reading
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September 02, 2025
02Sep2025
In Depth
Will AI wipe out entry-level jobs?
Traditionally, entry-level roles have been the junior employee’s first step into an organisation, but is artificial intelligence set to change this? Continue Reading
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September 02, 2025
02Sep2025
In Depth
Interview: Holland & Barrett CDO preparing a Michelin star-worthy data strategy
Holland & Barrett’s chief data officer discusses the framework – and reasons – behind the retailer’s multi-layered data strategy Continue Reading
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September 02, 2025
02Sep2025
News
Scottish Widows completes migration of millions of accounts to TCS platform
Pension provider reaches milestone in its digital transformation with Indian IT services giant Continue Reading