Artificial intelligence, automation and robotics
Read about the latest trends and technologies in artificial intelligence (AI), automation, machine learning and robotics. Learn what AI and automation mean for enterprise IT strategies and how organisations are using AI for business benefit
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News
15 May 2026
Ericsson elevates wireless WAN from failover to foundational
Adapter with wireless wide area network orchestration said to be able to deliver enhanced resiliency and simplified wireless operations at scale for modern distributed enterprises Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2026
Fibre flourishes across Europe but performance focus shifts
Research finds that European fibre broadband is evolving out of rapid roll-out phase and into activation, but faster, more symmetrical speeds are not translating into better overall service experience Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2026
ServiceNow Knowledge 2026: Agentic AI propelled ‘from concept to a movement’
ServiceNow vice-president of CRM and industry workflows Terence Chesire recounts the platform’s journey towards harnessing ‘the power of AI’ Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2026
Singapore unveils space lab to fuel ASEAN space economy
Supported by Deloitte, the lab aims to spur adoption of space technologies in non-space sectors, connect space startups with potential investors and drive regional partnerships Continue Reading
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Feature
14 May 2026
Why AI is forcing enterprises to rethink observability
With only 5% of companies generating value from artificial intelligence, traditional observability tools might be failing, creating a need for AI to undergo smarter monitoring Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2026
CMA launches investigation into Microsoft business software
The CMA says it will investigate whether Microsoft’s product bundles, product integration and default settings are anti-competitive Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2026
Interview: AI optimism and upskilling for a shifting job market
With the appropriate training, artificial intelligence could stand to be a productivity booster and job search equaliser, according to Okta’s chief marketing officer, Shannon Duffy Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2026
Cisco, USGA set to drive golf into the AI era
IT and networking giant continues as official technology partner of United States Golf Association to bring next-gen connectivity, in particular AI networking, for 2026 championships Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2026
Software developers shift to AI code reviewers
Using artificial intelligence to generate code is not necessarily a productivity boost, with programmers spending far more time reviewing AI-generated code Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 May 2026
Inside FDP – part 3: The data architecture that makes it work
An in-depth look at the specific features of Palantir's Foundry, the commercial software platform on which FDP is built, and how the system makes use of them Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2026
Zopa AI skills foundation launches after 22 partners sign up
In the next four years, the Jobs2030 coalition aims to train 100,000 UK financial services professionals to use artificial intelligence in their work Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 May 2026
Why human capital data is pulling AI back inside the firewall
In human capital management, trust and data sovereignty are reshaping the way that companies deploy AI. Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2026
Interview: Luke Gebb, head of global innovation, American Express
Amex is pioneering agentic commerce for its cardholders – just one of a series of digital innovations driving transformation at the company Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2026
Software-defined vehicles enter era of AI-driven value creation
Survey shows smart diagnostics and predictive maintenance emerging as top use cases for AI in software-defined vehicles industry, but expected monetisation yet to materialise Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2026
Implementation gap threatens progress in AI and 5G
Despite current patchy deployment of key 5G services, study finds that across regions, company sizes and markets, telecoms leaders are strikingly confident about their ability to capture the next wave of growth Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2026
AI threats push Middle East CISOs towards identity-first security
Deepfakes and shadow AI have rendered the traditional security playbook obsolete, prompting cyber leaders to shift towards resilience-first defences Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2026
Southeast Asia’s space economy set for $100bn lift-off
From predicting crop diseases to optimising bus routes, the application of AI and cloud technologies to satellite data could add $100bn to the region’s GDP by 2030 Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2026
Sovereign AI fund supports Hassabis startup, Isomorphic
Isomorphic, which is building a unified drug discovery product based on artificial intelligence, is the third company to receive Sovereign AI funding from the UK government Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2026
Sapphire 2026: SAP heralds dawn of ‘autonomous enterprise’
SAP CEO Christian Klein and his top team trumpeted the advent of the ‘autonomous enterprise‘ during the opening keynote at the supplier’s global Sapphire event in Orlando Continue Reading
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Feature
12 May 2026
Workday majors on Sana acquisition to forward agentic AI programme
On a visit to Workday’s Dublin EMEA HQ, we find the supplier aiming to leverage agentic artificial intelligence to improve enterprise operations with its Sana platform, said to enable automation and reskilling for an AI-driven workplace Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2026
Nokia enters cognitive broadband era with agentic AI capabilities
As the telecoms industry looks to invest heavily in agentic AI, Nokia unveils a plan to tackle fibre and Wi-Fi challenges, boost user experience and increase operational efficiency Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2026
Celonis acquires MIT-linked decision intelligence firm Ikigai
Celonis has acquired MIT-linked Ikigai to aid in its drive to eliminate artificial intelligence blind spots from enterprise IT, and launched a ‘context model’ digital twin, said to give AI operational clarity Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2026
Interview: Alwin Bakkenes, head of software engineering, Volvo Cars
As cars become increasingly software-driven and AI-enabled, the Volvo software chief is at the cutting edge of connected vehicles and advanced mobility tools for drivers and passengers Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2026
Executive interview: Pros and cons of AI in academic research
We speak to Jill Luber, chief technology officer at academic publisher Elsevier, about how large language models can support researchers Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2026
In video games of the future, your AI teammates will actually listen
Ubisoft executives offer a glimpse into the engineering behind its generative AI middleware, including the use of small language models, prompt optimisation and on-device processing to bring virtual teammates to life Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2026
UAE launches sovereign AI-driven Cyber Factory security initiative
UAE Cyber Security Council and CPX unveil national cyber manufacturing initiative aimed at strengthening digital sovereignty, AI-powered defence and critical infrastructure resilience Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2026
UK government renews calls to sign Cyber Resilience Pledge
Westminster renews calls for business leaders to sign up to its yet-to-be-launched Cyber Resilience Pledge, and highlights growth, and challenges, for the UK’s cyber economy Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2026
ServiceNow Knowledge 2026: FedEx digital chief unpacks agentic AI’s potential
Speaking to Computer Weekly at ServiceNow Knowledge 2026, Vishal Talwar, FedEx’s executive vice-president and CDIO, lays out the company’s mission to scale artificial intelligence responsibly Continue Reading
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Podcast
11 May 2026
Integrity with AI: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
We speak to Jill Luber, CTO of academic publisher, Elsevier, about creating AI tools to support researchers and protecting against fake science Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2026
Commerzbank to cut 3,000 jobs as it ‘leverages AI even more’
Part of the German bank’s transformation will see a total of 3,000 jobs cut across the business Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2026
HPE announces autonomous networking capabilities
Self-driving network capabilities added across core lines to enable secure, AI-native, fully autonomous infrastructure through networks that can detect, diagnose and resolve issues in real time without human intervention Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2026
Core42 partners with Solutions+ on Mubadala sovereign AI
Agreement announced at Make it in the Emirates will see Core42 provide sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure while Solutions+ delivers implementation services and enterprise AI applications across Mubadala portfolio companies and government entities Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2026
AI cyber attack threatens global financial crisis, warns International Monetary Fund
The IMF calls for stronger policy and international cooperation in the face of Mythos and artificial intelligence-powered cyber risks Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2026
Inside the global datacentre squeeze
A projected $800bn datacentre infrastructure investment in APAC alone is clashing with the limits of global power grids, forcing datacentre operators to rethink where and how they build the physical engines of the internet Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2026
Australian public cloud spending to surpass A$33.6bn in 2026
As hyperscalers such as AWS and Microsoft pour billions into Australian datacentres, Gartner predicts local public cloud spending will grow by 17.9% in 2026, driven by the growth in AI infrastructure demands Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 May 2026
A new frontier: Identity stack evolves for agentic systems
The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers the intersection of AI and IAM. In this article, explore the changing nature of the identity stack and learn what will change as identity evolves into a real-time control plane for agentic systems. Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2026
ESET: Don’t fear the ‘AI Terminator’, but prepare for agent risks
While fully autonomous hacking bots remain a distant reality, an ESET expert warns that AI is quietly supercharging phishing schemes and creating new vulnerabilities inside organisations Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2026
Alkira acquisition gives Lumen cloud connectivity control plane
Acquisition to see physical infrastructure and programmable network united with cloud-native control plane to deliver a single, digital connectivity platform with cloud-to-cloud and datacentre-interconnect Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2026
Neos Networks, Cornerstone and StonesThro power UK sovereign edge cloud
Strategic collaboration designed to enable distributed microscale AI compute with national, resilient connectivity for critical sectors Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2026
Node4: AI and agentic the future, but culture the key to unlock it
UK mid-market supplier showcases the three stages of AI – assistance, co-work and orchestration – but faces a reality in which most users have yet to arrive at first base Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 May 2026
Why 50% of GenAI projects fail – and how to beat the odds
With half of all generative AI projects failing after the proof-of-concept stage, organisations are discovering that technology alone isn't a silver bullet. Here’s how to turn them into lasting competitive advantages Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2026
Data residency becomes the GCC’s next AI battleground
As sovereign AI strategies accelerate across the Gulf, organisations are shifting their focus from ‘how do we use AI?’ to ‘where does the data live?’, turning data residency into a strategic differentiator rather than a compliance exercise Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2026
Nutanix CEO maps out agentic AI strategy, targets VMware defectors
Rajiv Ramaswami talks up Nutanix’s agentic AI play, the growing demand for sovereign cloud capabilities, and why decoupling storage from HCI is hastening migrations from VMware Continue Reading
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Opinion
07 May 2026
Realising Britain’s AI ambitions rests on digital confidence and inclusion
AI is increasingly being woven into every aspect of our lives - but the technology's full potential cannot be delivered without addressing shortcomings in digital inclusion Continue Reading
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Opinion
07 May 2026
Inside FDP – part 2: Delivering on the NHS vision for data
In the second of an exclusive series of articles by the former deputy director of data engineering at NHS England, we examine the key elements of the data architecture that supports the Federated Data Platform programme Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2026
UK financial security experts participate in sector-wide hackathon
Teams of security pros from UK financial services organisations came together at the end of April to participate in a hackathon exercise Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2026
UK High Court dismisses facial-recognition judicial review case
The Metropolitan Police has won a judicial review case that argued its live facial-recognition policy was unlawful Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2026
Broadcom updates VCF to address on-premise AI
VMware is being repositioned as a platform to lower the total cost of hosting artificial intelligence workloads in private clouds Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2026
Netherlands moves GPT-NL from lab to live: first pilots under way
Dutch national language model enters real-world testing with a €13.5m public budget and a project-claimed world-first licensing deal with national news publishers Continue Reading
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Feature
06 May 2026
Beyond telesurgery: How Proximie uses AI to optimise surgery logistics
AWS customer Proximie delivers AI-driven operating theatre logistics and tele-surgery. We spoke to its engineering vice-president about the challenges of cloud in a life or death environment Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2026
Closing the AI trust gap in MENA: Why visibility, governance and data quality matter more than hype
Alteryx’s Sabya Sen explains why confidence in AI remains low for high-stakes decisions, and what CIOs must do to turn adoption into real business value Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2026
How Singapore firms are scaling AI initiatives
At AWS Summit Singapore, Certis and Grab showed how they are embedding AI in their business, such as automating finance operations and deploying robots in public safety and security patrols Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2026
Extreme Connect 26: Agent ONE takes forward network AI
Network firm launches ‘smarter, faster, autonomous’ approach to enterprise networking, with its operating model moving from assistive AI to autonomous, always-on operations Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2026
ServiceNow Knowledge 2026: McDermott proclaims fully automated cyber defence
Chief executive’s conference keynote launches agentic artificial intelligence cyber security features for enterprise software player’s centralised platform Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 May 2026
The AI Correction Will Not Be Evenly Distributed
AI companies are reporting growing revenues but a more important question is not how much are they earning but what kind of revenues? Continue Reading
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News
05 May 2026
Tech sector job losses show AI replacement in action
Tech leaders are making big changes to their labour force as artificial intelligence advances. Business leaders are following this trend. But are their businesses ready? Continue Reading
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News
05 May 2026
Glasgow researchers use machine learning to build network digital twin
Automated machine learning is being used to build a digital twin of complex networks, saving hours compared with traditional network testing Continue Reading
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News
05 May 2026
Google AI workers vote to unionise over IDF and US military tech
Unions send letter to management requesting recognition for Google DeepMind employees, in particular over the company’s involvement in hi-tech systems used in Gaza and Iran wars Continue Reading
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News
05 May 2026
IBM: Enterprise AI to shift from ‘light bulb’ to ‘electric motor’ era
Enterprises are set to make productivity gains as business shifts from point use cases for artificial intelligence to orchestrated, policy-driven deployment of agentic AI, says IBM CEO Continue Reading
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E-Zine
05 May 2026
Mastering a marathon with the future of healthtech
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at how digital twins of the human body are helping athletes prepare for the London Marathon. We find out how AI is set to deliver new driving experiences in the latest cars. And we speak to a 146-year-old bank about taking an entrepreneurial approach to tackling legacy IT. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
05 May 2026
Google’s Agentic Data Cloud to power ‘systems of action’
As enterprises move from reactive analytics to AI agents, Google Cloud’s data chief details new metadata, cross-cloud and database tools to help them govern and scale AI agents Continue Reading
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News
05 May 2026
CSA: Take AI cyber threats to the boardroom
Current cyber risk assumptions may no longer be valid given the speed of advanced AI, warns the chief executive of Singapore’s Cyber Security Agency Continue Reading
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News
04 May 2026
UK’s NCSC warns of ‘wave of patches’
Vulnerability discovery and mitigation continues to exercise the top minds at Britain’s NCSC as cyber experts continue to debate the impact of frontier AI models such as Mythos Continue Reading
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News
04 May 2026
ANZ enterprises turn to AI for customer and employee insights
At Qualtrics Experience Live in Sydney, leaders from Zip Co, Fonterra, Swyftx and Commonwealth Bank shared how AI is accelerating research, breaking down data silos and turning feedback into measurable business value Continue Reading
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News
04 May 2026
How Australian firms are using AI in customer experience
Local tech leaders from MYOB, Guzman y Gomez, and Aware Super reveal how AI is reshaping customer experience, streamlining business operations and driving efficiency Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2026
Scottish government publishes AI guidance for schools
Scotland has issued national guidance on the use of AI in the country’s schools, aiming to support safe use of the technology for teachers and pupils Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2026
DE-CIX expands New York metro connectivity with architecture upgrades
Quad-node architecture across New York and New Jersey, expanded metro access and 400GE readiness designed to strengthen resilience in the US’s most demanding interconnection market Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2026
Cyber experts take an optimistic view of AI-powered hacking
During the annual CETaS showcase in London, experts discussed the potential cyber risk of tools such as Claude Mythos Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2026
Meta ramps up AI spend as it pushes advanced models
The owner of Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram needs to monetise its AI research and development. Expect breakthroughs later this year, it says Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2026
Global study reveals biggest risks of AI in finance sector
University of Cambridge study reveals the risks facing the finance sector as it adopts artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2026
Microsoft explains value of E7 usage-based pricing
While the headline figure is its cloud growth, the company is making big changes to software licensing Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2026
India aims for the stars with orbital datacentres
As terrestrial datacentres face severe power and cooling constraints, space-based facilities promise unlimited solar energy and low latency for AI inferencing, provided the industry can overcome challenges Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2026
IT workers say AI is making their jobs more demanding
As workflows adapt to a shifting technological landscape, IT professionals risk being overwhelmed by ‘AI brain-fry’ Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 Apr 2026
Tech sovereignty in a "special relationship"
How much investment does the UK need in tech to be in a position where it can limit the impact of geopolitical turmoil and the goings on in the White House? With King Charles having to navigate the ... Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2026
Vernon Building Society uses AI to amplify human touch
Century-old mutual society is using artificial intelligence to bring mortgage processing onto a single platform Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2026
DP World Tour Europe selects HCLTech for ‘total shop window rebuild’
Sports association signs up Indian IT firm as global partner as it rebuilds its website and fan app in the ‘era of AI’ Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2026
Monday.com targets third wave of AI with OpenClaw service
The work management software firm’s Globster service brings OpenClaw to consumers and businesses in a bid to democratise access to agentic AI capabilities Continue Reading
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Opinion
28 Apr 2026
Why AI agents are triggering a rethink of enterprise identity
The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers the intersection of AI and IAM. In this article, we look at the specific impacts of agentic AI on the security stack. Continue Reading
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News
28 Apr 2026
Liz Kendall talks up work with ‘middle power nations’ on sovereign tech
The technology secretary speaks about the importance of forging alliances to make UK tech more resilient to geopolitical pressure Continue Reading
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News
28 Apr 2026
Government funds self-learning AI company
The £500m UK government Sovereign AI Unit co-invests with the British Business Bank to help AI company Ineffable Intelligence create self-learning algorithms Continue Reading
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News
28 Apr 2026
Oracle is turning corporate software over to AI agents
As Oracle rolls out a slew of agentic AI tools and applications, a senior company executive explains how enterprise workflows are changing and why software pricing models may be due for a shake-up Continue Reading
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E-Zine
28 Apr 2026
One year on from M&S attack – has retail cyber security improved?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, it’s been a year since the ransomware attack that brought down Marks & Spencer – but has the retail sector learned from the experience? Connected vehicles are entering the AI era – we look at the latest automotive developments. And a quantum algorithm scientist explains what’s happening in this important emerging field. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Opinion
28 Apr 2026
How to make AI work for Britain: consolidate demand, diversify supply
The government must learn from years of experience introducing digital transformation if the UK is to make the most of the opportunities AI offers to the public sector Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Apr 2026
Why AI is forcing a reset of the identity stack
The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers the intersection of AI and IAM. In this article, we explore the shift from identity management to identity intelligence. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Apr 2026
Moving agentic AI from innovation theatre to enterprise production
As enterprises move from prompting chatbots to orchestrating AI agents, IT leaders must rethink governance, data architecture and cost management to avoid chaotic deployments and runaway cloud bills Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2026
UKtech50 2026 – help us find the most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly’s annual search for the 50 most influential people in UK technology is on – let us know who you would like to nominate for this year's list Continue Reading
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News
24 Apr 2026
Wiz founder: Hack yourself with AI, before the bad guys do
At Google Cloud Next, Wiz co-founder Yinon Costica called on security defenders to use AI to steal a march on threat actors, and launched agentic capabilities for cyber teams Continue Reading
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News
24 Apr 2026
London Marathon runners get AI to go the extra mile
TCS has launched an artificial intelligence-powered digital mapping tool to help runners and spectators lessen the stress and find the fun during the 2026 London Marathon Continue Reading
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News
24 Apr 2026
Science, Innovation and Technology committee chair questions UK’s tech sovereignty approach
House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee chair Chi Onwurah questions the UK’s approach to tech sovereignty Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2026
Agentic AI speeds up mainframe modernisation, but human experts remain key
Agentic AI tools are helping organisations overcome Cobol skills shortages and untangle legacy infrastructure, but successful modernisation still requires an expert in the loop to manage complexity Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2026
FairPrice to roll out AI-powered smart carts to more stores
Shoppers can expect smart carts that slash checkout times to just 36 seconds, while supermarket staff will get an AI sidekick to automate daily operations Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 Apr 2026
Google Cloud Next: It’s time to create value, not slop, from the AI boom
Attendees at Google Cloud Next in Las Vegas are backing AI all the way to the bank. But as AI turns up in everything, everywhere, all at once, we’re going to need to get a lot stricter about what we use it for. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Apr 2026
AI drives software productivity – and challenges – for Motorway
We talk to Ryan Cormack of used car marketplace Motorway about how AI-driven development increases the speed and productivity of engineering and the challenges it brings Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2026
Digital twin of athlete’s heart to demonstrate future of healthcare
IT services firm opens a window to the future of healthcare and physical training as tech advancements converge Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2026
SITA launches campus network to keep airport operations connected
Air transport industry technology provider taps networking giant to keep transport hubs connected and running smoothly, without the cost and effort of managing networks in-house Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2026
AI adoption is rapid but many stuck at basic levels, says AWS
The UK could unlock £35bn of productivity – equivalent to the economy of Manchester – if organisations can move from basic use of AI to productive, often agentic, modes of working Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2026
Using AI to manage insider risk amid Middle East conflict
As geopolitical tensions reshape the cyber threat landscape across the region, organisations are turning to artificial intelligence-driven behaviour analytics, investigative automation and monitoring of AI agents to detect insider risk faster and strengthen operational resilience Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2026
Bunnings shows off AI shopping agent at Google showcase
The Australian hardware chain has gone from digital laggard to e-commerce pioneer, teaming up with Google Cloud to launch a conversational AI assistant that turns simple queries into DIY project plans Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2026
UK to build ‘national cyber shield’ to protect against AI cyber threats
Security minister Dan Jarvis calls for artificial intelligence companies to work with government to develop AI-driven cyber defences Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2026
Lloyds Register evaluates AI-based nautical navigation
Lloyds Register assessment used a computer vision system to identify and categorise complex navigation scenarios, working in conjunction with human crew Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2026
Google launches Gemini Agent Platform, eighth-generation TPUs
With more AI agents moving to production, Google Cloud is targeting governance, multi-cloud data architecture and purpose-built silicon to help enterprises orchestrate agentic workflows Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2026
A tsunami of flaws: When frontier AI and Patch Tuesday collide
Microsoft’s April Patch Tuesday drop was the second-largest in history, falling just shy of an October 2025 record. What is behind the spike in vulnerability disclosures, and is there a connection to Anthropic’s bug-hunting Claude Mythos AI model? Continue Reading