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• March 30, 2023 30Mar2023 News

  NCSC issues revised security Board Toolkit for business leaders

  National Cyber Security Centre calls on CEOs and senior business leaders to take a more hands-on approach to cyber resilience with the launch of revised board-level tools Continue Reading

• March 30, 2023 30Mar2023 News

  Wales is building a dragon of an NHS app

  As NHS Wales is due to launch the public version of its own app, Computer Weekly takes a deep dive into the technical aspects of the Welsh NHS app, future plans and whether the expectations for the programme have stacked up to reality Continue Reading

• March 30, 2023 30Mar2023 News

  Connected drivers gain most from V2X with prior knowledge of capabilities

  Study reveals attitudes towards common traffic issues and complications, and a number of potential benefits of vehicle-to-everything technology Continue Reading

• March 30, 2023 30Mar2023 News

  How millions of consumers and businesses are using open banking

  SMEs and consumers are increasingly turning to open banking services to help them manage their businesses and lives Continue Reading

• March 30, 2023 30Mar2023 News

  UK government study reveals 50,000 people employed in AI sector

  Government publishes baseline analysis of UK artificial intelligence sector as it pins hopes on future growth Continue Reading

• March 30, 2023 30Mar2023 News

  NHS Highland rapped over data breach affecting HIV patients

  NHS Highland inadvertently exposed the personal data of individuals likely to be accessing HIV services in a lapse of email hygiene Continue Reading

• March 30, 2023 30Mar2023 News

  HP looks to lead with hybrid work collaboration and productivity portfolio

  Tech giant bids to address growing issue in world of hybrid work where many workers are reluctant to return to the office because of sub-optimal technology Continue Reading

• March 30, 2023 30Mar2023 News

  Reactive approach to cyber procurement risks damaging businesses

  Too many organisations are following a reactive approach to cyber security, which WithSecure believes is stifling security teams ability to demonstrate value and align with business outcomes Continue Reading

• March 30, 2023 30Mar2023 Opinion

  Preventing artificial deception in the age of AI

  The proposals contained in Westminster’s AI whitepaper are a good start, but more creative thinking and investment will be required to achieve a truly pro-innovation regulatory environment Continue Reading

• March 30, 2023 30Mar2023 News

  Climate change vs technology: Study suggests tech investments could mitigate environmental risks

  Bloomberg Media report, sponsored by investment firm Mubadala, highlights human impacts of various industry megatrends, including climate change and technology adoption Continue Reading

• March 30, 2023 30Mar2023 News

  Naver Cloud teams up with Korean tourism body

  The South Korean hyperscaler has teamed up with the Korea Tourism Organisation to improve visitor experience using its cloud capabilities Continue Reading

• March 30, 2023 30Mar2023 News

  3CX unified comms users hit by supply chain attacks

  Ongoing supply chain attacks against customers of UC firm 3CX appear to be linked to North Korean threat actors Continue Reading

• March 30, 2023 30Mar2023 News

  Colt expands Equinix on-demand partnership in Singapore, Hong Kong

  Digital infrastructure companies expand longstanding on-demand partnership in key Asian territories with software-driven connectivity Continue Reading

• March 29, 2023 29Mar2023 Blog Post

  IFS Foundation drives open charitable work in Sri Lanka

  IFS used its 2023 media tour programme this year to showcase the charitable work it carries out through the organisation’s own IFS Foundation. Deep in the rural and remote areas of Sri Lanka, IFS ... Continue Reading

• March 29, 2023 29Mar2023 News

  UK’s open banking industry at a crossroads

  The UK open banking sector is at a crossroads and suppliers need more certainty about its direction, says report Continue Reading

• March 29, 2023 29Mar2023 Podcast

  Podcast: Cloud storage, data protection and compliance

  The lure of cloud storage hides its drawback, namely that you can lose control of it from a compliance perspective. We talk to Mathieu Gorge, CEO of Vigitrust, about how to tame it Continue Reading

• March 29, 2023 29Mar2023 News

  Ogi sees capital full-fibre opportunity with Cardiff gigabit offer

  In what could represent a multimillion-pound bandwidth boost to Cardiff’s business offering, Welsh altnet reveals plans to bring bespoke full-fibre gigabit network to the city Continue Reading

• March 29, 2023 29Mar2023 News

  CMA deepens probe into VMware-Broadcom merger over concerns it could hike server prices in UK

  The UK Competition & Markets Authority has become the first antitrust watchdog to express concerns over the impact Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware could have on server pricing and innovation Continue Reading

• March 29, 2023 29Mar2023 News

  Broadband services to drive Australia and India fixed communications

  Research finds vast geographies no limitation to seeing growth in fixed broadband markets, with particular strength in fibre-to-the-home and business roll-outs Continue Reading

• March 29, 2023 29Mar2023 News

  UK government publishes AI whitepaper

  Artificial intelligence whitepaper outlines UK government’s proposals to regulate the technology, which are based around creating an agile, “pro-innovation” framework Continue Reading

• March 29, 2023 29Mar2023 News

  Personal quality of experience metrics required to ensure 6G profitability

  Study says development path for sixth-generation mobile technology services can offer opportunity to embrace a more comprehensive, user-centric service delivery path with direct focus on quality of experience Continue Reading

• March 29, 2023 29Mar2023 News

  New North Korean APT launders crypto to fund spying programmes

  Mandiant has attributed an ongoing campaign of malicious activity to a newly designated APT that is engaged in the acquisition and laundering of cryptocurrency to fund the regime’s espionage activities Continue Reading

• March 29, 2023 29Mar2023 News

  Lloyds Bank looking for fintech partners

  Lloyds Banking Group wants to partner startups in the financial services sector in its latest fintech and insurtech programme Continue Reading

• March 29, 2023 29Mar2023 News

  How organisations can weaponise data privacy

  Organisations should turn data privacy into a competitive advantage and look beyond regulatory compliance to build a privacy programme that aligns with business targets, says Gartner Continue Reading

• March 29, 2023 29Mar2023 News

  Generative AI presents opportunities and challenges to UK schools

  Generative AI and LLMs hold great potential for use in the classroom, but the privacy and security implications of its use must be carefully considered, says the Department for Education Continue Reading

• March 29, 2023 29Mar2023 News

  Faroese Telecom, Ericsson set European 5G mmWave downlink speed record

  Telco serving self-governing North Atlantic Ocean archipelago reveals details of 5G mmWave text aggregating 800MHz of 5G mmWave spectrum in n258 and 40 MHz of 4G FDD spectrum to achieve downlink speed of 5.9Gbps and upload speed of 1.6Gbps Continue Reading

• March 28, 2023 28Mar2023 News

  IBM Storage launched with backup appliance plan

  Prosaically named brand will replace Spectrum products, while IBM rationalises offer for AI/ML, hybrid cloud and malware, which it sees as the backdrop to contemporary IT Continue Reading

• March 28, 2023 28Mar2023 News

  Alan Turing Institute unveils strategy to support UK AI

  The strategy is built around helping the UK government realise its artificial intelligence ambitions, and focuses on areas where the UK can play a transformative role in shaping AI development Continue Reading

• March 28, 2023 28Mar2023 News

  Microsoft expands AI Copilot project into security realm

  New Microsoft service, Security Copilot, will supposedly expand the reach, speed and effectiveness of cyber teams Continue Reading

• March 28, 2023 28Mar2023 News

  Cisco enhances hybrid work with AI Webex innovations

  Comms tech giant makes AI-powered enhancements to collaboration offering, encompassing devices and customer experience to deliver more personalised and inclusive experiences with camera intelligence Continue Reading

• March 28, 2023 28Mar2023 News

  Apple security updates fix 33 iPhone vulnerabilities

  A larger-than-usual update to Apple’s mobile operating system fixes more than 30 distinct vulnerabilities, including two serious issues that may potentially affect device kernels Continue Reading

• March 28, 2023 28Mar2023 News

  BNP Paribas moves to Swedish datacentre in high-performance computing strategy

  BNP Paribas is moving data-intensive workloads to a Swedish datacentre to increase capacity while reducing its carbon footprint Continue Reading

• March 28, 2023 28Mar2023 News

  How ChatGPT will become a programmer’s best friend

  ChatGPT has shown it can produce code. It can also identify bugs and even figure out what a code snippet is trying to do Continue Reading

• March 28, 2023 28Mar2023 News

  Kore looks to build first IoT hyperscaler status with Twilio IoT acquisition

  Global provider in IoT connectivity-as-a-service acquires customer engagement platform firm’s IoT business unit Continue Reading

• March 28, 2023 28Mar2023 News

  Inside Group-IB’s cyber security playbook

  A focus on threat intelligence, fraud protection and its work with Interpol has enabled Group-IB to compete against bigger rivals in the market Continue Reading

• March 28, 2023 28Mar2023 News

  Europol warns cops to prep for malicious AI abuse

  In a report looking at how large language models can be used by criminals, Europol’s Innovation Lab calls on law enforcement agencies to prepare themselves for wide-ranging impacts on their work Continue Reading

• March 28, 2023 28Mar2023 News

  Ethical hackers urged to respond to Computer Misuse Act reform proposals

  The deadline for submissions to the government’s consultation on reform of the Computer Misuse Act is fast approaching, and ethical hackers and security experts need to make their voices heard, says Bugcrowd Continue Reading

• March 28, 2023 28Mar2023 News

  AWS confirms healthcare accelerator startup programme participants

  Public cloud giant Amazon Web Services confirms 23 startups have been added to its healthcare accelerator programme, which is centred on helping the sector tackle its staffing issues Continue Reading

• March 28, 2023 28Mar2023 News

  Oxbotica teams up with Google Cloud to add scale to autonomous vehicle platform

  Autonomous vehicle software developer Oxbotica has turned to Google Cloud to help expand the reach of its technology platform Continue Reading

• March 28, 2023 28Mar2023 News

  Barclays makes further cut to branch network

  Barclays cuts another 14 branches from its network as it continues to see a migration to digital banking channels Continue Reading

• March 28, 2023 28Mar2023 Blog Post

  Using technology to regreen Africa and cool down the planet

  In this guest post, Sander De Haas, landscape restoration and innovation expert at grassroots non-governmental organisation Justdiggit, details the role technology is playing in its work to ... Continue Reading

• March 28, 2023 28Mar2023 News

  Zoom announces AI-based collaboration smart companion

  Conferencing and communications company uses OpenAI technologies to offer what it claims will be a unique federated approach to artificial intelligence based on flexibility Continue Reading

• March 28, 2023 28Mar2023 News

  Intel co-founder Gordon Moore dies

  Moore was instrumental in the pace of development in the tech industry Continue Reading

• March 28, 2023 28Mar2023 News

  AWS takes defence-focused startup accelerator Europe-wide after UK programme success

  Nearly 12 months after the launch of the UK version of the AWS defence-focused accelerator programme, the cloud giant is expanding it Continue Reading

• March 28, 2023 28Mar2023 E-Zine

  Is TikTok really a security threat to your business?

  In this week’s Computer Weekly, with the UK government becoming the latest administration to ban TikTok, we ask whether the controversial social media app is really a security threat to enterprises. Technology guru Bruce Schneier tells us about the ... Continue Reading

• March 28, 2023 28Mar2023 News

  Ransomware attacks up 45% in February, LockBit responsible

  NCC Group says it observed a surge in ransomware attacks in February, with LockBit, BlackCat and BianLian all highly active Continue Reading

• March 27, 2023 27Mar2023 News

  Tata unveils integrated, simplified cloud-based calling service for global enterprises

  Global digital ecosystem enabler launches cloud-based application with an integrated and simplified voice-calling offering to enhance employee experience and productivity with accessible collaboration features Continue Reading

• March 27, 2023 27Mar2023 News

  Many of world’s biggest banks lack transparent policies for responsible AI

  It is unclear whether many of the world’s largest banks have adopted and are using ethical artificial intelligence development principles Continue Reading

• March 27, 2023 27Mar2023 In Depth

  How APCOA is using big data to reinvent car parks

  Car park operator APCOA is using big data to transform traditional car parks into mobility hubs that will offer electric vehicle charging, space for small businesses and depots for delivery companies Continue Reading

• March 27, 2023 27Mar2023 News

  Brent hails open access era for West London telecoms

  Leading telecoms infrastructure provider announces long-term agreement with London council as part of bid to ensure improvements in mobile coverage and capacity across the borough Continue Reading

• March 27, 2023 27Mar2023 News

  Lords AI weapons committee holds first evidence session

  In first evidence session of Lords AI weapons committee, expert witnesses unpack claims that artificial intelligence in weapon systems will help military organisations to improve their compliance with international humanitarian law Continue Reading

• March 27, 2023 27Mar2023 News

  CBI launches campaign to boost UK tech unicorns

  The CBI has launched a campaign to transform the UK’s technology unicorns into decacorns valued at $10bn, with specific policy recommendation due to be published later in 2023 Continue Reading

• March 27, 2023 27Mar2023 News

  France latest to ban TikTok on government devices

  Following bans in the UK and US, France has moved to enact restrictions on TikTok, and other social media apps, on government devices Continue Reading

• March 27, 2023 27Mar2023 News

  JP Morgan pilots palm and face-recognition technology in US

  JP Morgan is testing out its biometric payment technology in selected retailer stores and at the upcoming Formula 1 Grand Prix in Miami Continue Reading

• March 27, 2023 27Mar2023 Blog Post

  Auto-tech series - EdgeVerve: Shattering systemically sluggish software silos 

  This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Sateesh Seetharamiah is the CEO of Edge Platforms, EdgeVerve Systems Limited. Seetharamiah writes in full below as follows… ... Continue Reading

• March 27, 2023 27Mar2023 In Depth

  Dutch discovery brings energy-efficient computers a step closer

  An international group of researchers at the University of Twente have developed a molecular switch that can increase the energy-efficiency of electronics Continue Reading

• March 27, 2023 27Mar2023 News

  Most Singapore organisations operate distributed IT infrastructure

  More than two-thirds of organisations in Singapore use a mix of private and public clouds as well as on-premise and hosted datacentres, even as they face challenges with data management and complexity Continue Reading

• March 24, 2023 24Mar2023 Blog Post

  Auto-tech series: Akamai - Common pitfalls for automation-assisted development

  This is a guest post for the ComputerWeekly Developer Network automation series written in full by Tim Vereecke in his role as principal web performance architect at Akamai Technologies - the ... Continue Reading

• March 24, 2023 24Mar2023 News

  5G Americas: Mid-band spectrum essential for 5G capacity and coverage

  Study reveals how improving access to dedicated, licensed mid-band spectrum for US mobile network operators is the key to seeing further gains for growing 5G industry Continue Reading

• March 24, 2023 24Mar2023 News

  Government must take the lead on STEM diversity

  No single solution can increase diversity in the STEM sectors, says Science and Technology Committee, as it calls on government to take action Continue Reading

• March 24, 2023 24Mar2023 Podcast

  Everywoman in Tech, datacentre heat reuse – Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast

  The team talks about disclosure regarding diversity and inclusion programmes, datacentre heat reuse in swimming pools, and NetSuite supporting business transformation at Guinness World Records Continue Reading

• March 24, 2023 24Mar2023 News

  Hidden opportunity emerges from low-loss materials for 5G

  Study reveals major application areas driving the growth of low-loss materials market for 5G and 6G in CPEs, forecasting future revenue and area demand for low-loss materials for 5G Continue Reading

• March 24, 2023 24Mar2023 News

  Canarie chooses Nokia for sole IP router provider for research network backbone

  Deployment of Nokia’s router aims to deliver unmatched performance and reliability in ultra high-capacity backbone network for Canadian research in climate science, clean energy, medicine and cyber security Continue Reading

• March 24, 2023 24Mar2023 News

  How large language models address enterprise IT

  It’s being pitched as Microsoft versus Google, but the large language models from these two giants are likely to revolutionise IT usability Continue Reading

• March 24, 2023 24Mar2023 Blog Post

  Acquiring the skills necessary to implement the UK Cybersecurity Strategy

  The skills plan for meeting the needs of the world greatest Financial Services and Fin Tech Hub outside North America is therefore at heart of the work of the advisory group.  Continue Reading

• March 24, 2023 24Mar2023 News

  National Crime Agency sting operation infiltrates cyber crime market

  The UK National Crime Agency has tricked thousands of potential cyber criminals into registering with a fake website pretending to offer tools for creating DDoS attacks Continue Reading

• March 24, 2023 24Mar2023 News

  Over a third of UK’s online transactions used digital wallets

  Mobile phone-based digital wallets are fast becoming a preferred method of buying goods and services online Continue Reading

• March 24, 2023 24Mar2023 Blog Post

  The business case for customer success investment is built on 360° data

  This is a guest blogpost by Jean de Villiers, Chief Customer Officer, and Michelle MacCarthy, Global Head of Customer Success, Unit4 Customer Success (CS) is a programmatic approach to delighting ... Continue Reading

• March 24, 2023 24Mar2023 News

  Accenture to cut 19,000 jobs globally

  Accenture is cutting ‘structural’ costs which includes a reduction of 19,000 staff and a consolidation of office space Continue Reading

• March 24, 2023 24Mar2023 Podcast

  IT sustainability: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast

  We speak to Gartner’s Annette Zimmerman about the circular economy and IT sustainability Continue Reading

• March 24, 2023 24Mar2023 In Depth

  HDD specs: Assess SATA vs SAS, sustained data rates and block size

  In part two of a two-part series, we look at sustained data rates in hard disk drive specs, SATA versus SAS, drive security, and how HDD makers pack density into products by shingling Continue Reading

• March 24, 2023 24Mar2023 News

  Aryaka expands SD-WAN, SASE offer to SMEs

  Having deployed its services to large enterprises and Fortune 100 companies for over a decade, software-defined networking technology focuses on small to medium-sized enterprises for secure access and wide area networks Continue Reading

• March 24, 2023 24Mar2023 News

  5G drives connected car surge

  Study predicts total number of car connections will soar from 279 million in 2022 to 829 million in 2030 as 5G connectivity adds more value because of additional applications it will enable, especially under the banner of C-V2X Continue Reading

• March 23, 2023 23Mar2023 Blog Post

  Trust: easy to lose, hard to recover

  Here are just a few of the topics that my fellow Freeformers and I have enjoyed researching and writing about in recent years: network security, SD-WAN, digital identity, smart wallets, digital ... Continue Reading

• March 23, 2023 23Mar2023 News

  5G to account for 35% of overall fixed wireless subscriptions by 2027

  Study predicts advanced wireless connectivity will provide a competitive alternative to robust wired broadband and, driven by increased throughput, 5G will account for more than a third of such broadband connections Continue Reading

• March 23, 2023 23Mar2023 News

  Tech Nation says UK needs roadmap to help tech sector reach $4tn

  In its final report published before shutting for good in April, Tech Nation has outlined success of the UK’s tech sector to date, and explores at a high level what needs to be done to ensure massive future growth Continue Reading

• March 23, 2023 23Mar2023 Opinion

  IT Sustainability Think Tank: Closing the sustainability gap through diverse and inclusive hiring

  There is mounting anecdotal evidence that enterprises are struggling to ensure their statements of intent on sustainability are matching their actions, so what steps can they take to bridge the gap? Continue Reading

• March 23, 2023 23Mar2023 News

  UK remote workers held back by poor tech, limited digital skills

  Despite rapid adoption of hybrid working since Covid, research from Virgin Media O2 Business reveals organisations facing technical and personnel-related limitations in making third workspace pay off Continue Reading

• March 23, 2023 23Mar2023 News

  Everywoman in Tech Forum 2023: What it means to be an authentic tech leader

  One of the main topics of discussion at this year’s Everywoman in Tech Forum focused on authenticity, and how this helps managers to create the inclusive environments their tech teams need Continue Reading

• March 23, 2023 23Mar2023 News

  Nationwide Building Society begins another ‘generational’ tech change

  Nationwide Building Society's migration of its payments to a cloud-based software platform is a ‘generational change’ Continue Reading

• March 23, 2023 23Mar2023 News

  GDS goes serverless to bring personalisation to online government services with One Login

  GDS has opened up about the reasons why it’s opted for a serverless infrastructure to underpin One Login, and how it hopes the system will provide UK citizens with a more personalised experience Continue Reading

• March 23, 2023 23Mar2023 News

  US bakery pilots Amazon tech for palm payments

  Amazon's palm-scanning authentication technology is being used by US bakery and café chain to boost use of its loyalty programme Continue Reading

• March 23, 2023 23Mar2023 Blog Post

  The women in tech who are talking about menopause

  The prospect of paid menopause leave is something that has been frequently discussed in the news this year, with Labour claiming if it wins the next election it will require large firms to have ... Continue Reading

• March 23, 2023 23Mar2023 Blog Post

  Be an AI hero, but just for a day

  Like all new shiny new things, generative AI offers mere mortals a brief chance to impress friends, colleagues, line managers and customers, with Da Vinci levels of creativity and intelligence. ... Continue Reading

• March 23, 2023 23Mar2023 News

  Podium taps ChatGPT for reputation management

  The customer interaction and payment specialist with operations in Australia has integrated ChatGPT into its platform to help local businesses respond to customer reviews on social media Continue Reading

• March 22, 2023 22Mar2023 News

  Why Veeam thinks ransomware warranty payouts are unlikely

  Veeam Data Platform v12 offers a financial guarantee to customers that can’t restore after ransomware attacks, but the backup supplier is convinced it won’t be making many payouts Continue Reading

• March 22, 2023 22Mar2023 News

  Goggo Network and Oxbotica team to bring autonomous deliveries to Europe

  Autonomous vehicles logistics firm to introduce autonomous vehicle software developer’s operating system in its fleet of on-road autonomous electric vehicles across Europe Continue Reading

• March 22, 2023 22Mar2023 News

  Anheuser-Busch InBev brews digital infrastructure with Orange

  Global brewing giant partners with business services division of global telco company to help with digital transformation Continue Reading

• March 22, 2023 22Mar2023 News

  Openreach hits 10 million mark for full-fibre deployment

  Village in England’s smallest county sees largest network provider hit milestone as 10 millionth location for full-fibre broadband to homes, businesses and public services Continue Reading

• March 22, 2023 22Mar2023 News

  Government launches seven-year NHS cyber strategy

  The new Cyber Security Strategy for Health and Adult Social Care lays out a plan for promoting cyber resilience in the sector by 2030 to protect services and patients alike Continue Reading

• March 22, 2023 22Mar2023 News

  UK government launches international tech strategy as tool of diplomacy

  The UK government has announced an international technology strategy to promote the country abroad, strengthening ties with allies and supporting developing nations Continue Reading

• March 22, 2023 22Mar2023 News

  Neos Networks to enable Oxfordshire gigabit smart county ambitions

  Leading fibre connectivity supplier reveals role in project designed to deliver gigabit broadband upgrades for more than 175 public sector sites across Oxfordshire by the end of 2023 Continue Reading

• March 22, 2023 22Mar2023 News

  Telent completes communications systems upgrades at HS1 railway stations

  Telent designs and installs data network and management system at four international stations Continue Reading

• March 22, 2023 22Mar2023 News

  AWS Imagine Grant launches in UK to fund charity cloud-based tech projects

  The AWS Imagine Grant initiative has been running in the US for several years, with 66 charitable organisations receiving more than $6m in funding so far Continue Reading

• March 22, 2023 22Mar2023 News

  CityFibre lands latest Project Gigabit contract

  Latest part of UK government’s project to drive gigabit connectivity to non-urban locations sees broadband provider engaged to roll out full-fibre to 45,000 hard-to-reach homes and business across rural Cambridgeshire Continue Reading

• March 22, 2023 22Mar2023 News

  OVHcloud opens India datacentre

  The French cloud service provider has opened its first datacentre in India that will provide Indian businesses with access to local compute and storage capabilities Continue Reading

• March 21, 2023 21Mar2023 News

  Nordics move towards common cyber defence strategy

  Nordic countries agree to work together to improve their cyber defences amid increasing threat Continue Reading

• March 21, 2023 21Mar2023 News

  MPs explore how to expand quantum computing in business

  Commons Science and Technology Committee is looking for evidence of where the UK’s new quantum strategy needs improvement Continue Reading

• March 21, 2023 21Mar2023 News

  Riedel Networks, Kalaam collaborate to connect motorsports

  Digital services firm teams with international customised network provider to support real-time data transfer and broadcasting for one of the most active and data-driven sports in the world Continue Reading

• March 21, 2023 21Mar2023 Opinion

  From CDO to CTIO – what tech leader job titles really mean, and who calls the shots  

  In your organisation, do you have a CIO? A CTO? A CTIO? We offer a brief guide to the top roles in IT and the differences between them. Continue Reading