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10 December 2024
UK police continue to hold millions of custody images unlawfully
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10 December 2024
Government launches £100m innovation fund for public service reform
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10 December 2024
DWP ‘fairness analysis’ reveals bias in AI fraud detection system
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10 December 2024
Nvidia investigation signals widening of US and China chip war
News Archive
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December 10, 2024
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Dec'24
UK police continue to hold millions of custody images unlawfully
Annual report from the biometrics and surveillance camera commissioner of England and Wales highlights the ongoing and unlawful retention millions of custody images of innocent people never charged with a crime by police
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December 10, 2024
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Dec'24
Government launches £100m innovation fund for public service reform
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster calls on Whitehall to adopt a ‘test-and-learn’ culture and pledges to make government ‘more like a startup’
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December 10, 2024
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Dec'24
DWP ‘fairness analysis’ reveals bias in AI fraud detection system
Information about people’s age, disability, marital status and nationality influences decisions to investigate benefit claims for fraud, but the Department for Work and Pensions says there are ‘no immediate concerns of unfair treatment’
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December 10, 2024
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Dec'24
Nvidia investigation signals widening of US and China chip war
The Biden administration has expanded sanctions to prevent China extending its AI capabilities – now, China is going after Nvidia
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December 10, 2024
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Dec'24
Top IT predictions in APAC in 2025
Enterprises across the Asia-Pacific region are expected to focus on securing their AI workloads, invest in energy efficient infrastructure and rethink their platform strategy, among other tech trends in the new year
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December 10, 2024
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Dec'24
Starlink traffic continues to skyrocket
Connectivity cloud company’s 2024 Year in Review shows rapid growth of SpaceX services and mobile connectivity
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December 10, 2024
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Dec'24
Controversial Horizon system to remain in Post Office branches as part of tech ‘fusion’, says source
A source says the Post Office is set to buy the Horizon system from Fujitsu and combine it with both in-house developed and commercially available software
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December 09, 2024
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Dec'24
Interview: Dave Moyes, information and digital systems partner, SimpsonHaugh Architects
Architecture relies on creativity, innovation and design – and increasingly, it is data-driven, digital and about to be shaken up by the growth of AI
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December 09, 2024
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Dec'24
Inside Prudential’s AI strategy
Prudential is leveraging AI across its operations, from enhancing customer interactions and streamlining internal processes to empowering its workforce through upskilling initiatives
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December 09, 2024
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Dec'24
Bahrain faces legal action after planting Pegasus spyware on UK blogger
A court has given the go-ahead to UK-based blogger Yusuf Al-Jamri to seek damages from the Kingdom of Bahrain after it deployed spyware from Israel’s NSO Group to hack his phone
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December 09, 2024
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Dec'24
Post Office senior leadership warned of IT project data safeguarding risk
Post Office board members and senior executives have been made aware of the risk to data related to its ill-fated Horizon system replacement project
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December 06, 2024
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Dec'24
US TikTok ban imminent after appeal fails
TikTok’s appeal against a US government ban has failed, with a judge dismissing its arguments that its First Amendment free speech rights are being restricted
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December 06, 2024
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Dec'24
Trains delayed due to ‘nationwide fault’ with comms system
A fault instigated by the installation of new hardware at a major communications hub hindered the ability of train drivers and signallers to automatically log in to onboard radio communications system
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December 06, 2024
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Dec'24
TfL cyber attack cost over £30m to date
TfL provides more detail on the financial impact of the September 2024 cyber attack that crippled several of its online systems
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December 06, 2024
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Dec'24
What do the home secretary’s policing reforms mean for the future of the Police Digital Service?
The government is to create a new central body for policing with IT strategy in its proposed purview, but what does this mean for the Home Office-backed Police Digital Service?
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December 05, 2024
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Dec'24
Government agencies urged to use encrypted messaging after Chinese Salt Typhoon hack
Chinese hacking of US telecom networks raises questions about the exploitation by hostile hacking groups of government backdoors to provide lawful access to telecoms services
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December 05, 2024
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Dec'24
Met Police challenged on claim LFR supported by ‘majority of Lewisham residents’
A community impact assessment for the Met Police’s deployment of live facial-recognition tech in Lewisham brings into question the force’s previous claims to Computer Weekly that its use of the technology is supported by ‘the majority of residents’
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December 05, 2024
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Dec'24
UK medical trial of four-day week finds staff happier and more productive
Researchers said the results of the trial conducted with employees of a learning technology firm provide ‘further compelling evidence’ on the benefits of four-day work weeks for employees
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December 05, 2024
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Dec'24
UK government set to hit target for 85% gigabit broadband coverage in 2025
The latest figures for full-fibre broadband roll-out from telecoms watchdog Ofcom show 83% of the country now has access to gigabit connectivity – even if many households are yet to use it
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December 05, 2024
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Dec'24
CMA gives Vodafone-Three merger green light
The deal is on. Now Ofcom will need to ensure Vodafone-Three doesn’t raise consumer or wholesale mobile network prices
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December 05, 2024
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Dec'24
Sateliot closes €30m financing with EIB for satellite IoT
Long-term lending institution of the European Union announces first venture debt operation with Spanish space company to aid internet of things connectivity
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December 05, 2024
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Dec'24
Post Office Fujitsu contract extended by a year as decision time looms
The Post Office has let contractors and third parties go as it completes its analysis of the future Horizon replacement options
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December 04, 2024
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Dec'24
Grab deepens AWS partnership to fuel AI ambitions and growth
Southeast Asian super app Grab names AWS as its preferred cloud provider to optimise costs, enhance infrastructure and support its growing AI workloads
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December 04, 2024
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Dec'24
Shared digital gateway was source of three NHS ransomware attacks
Alder Hey children’s hospital confirms ransomware operators accessed its systems through a shared digital gateway, but is standing firm in the face of the gang’s demands
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December 04, 2024
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Dec'24
NCA takes out network that laundered ransomware payments
NCA-led Operation Destabilise disrupts Russian crime networks that funded the drugs and firearms trade in the UK, helped Russian oligarchs duck sanctions, and laundered money stolen from the NHS and others by ransomware gangs
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December 04, 2024
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Dec'24
AWS on using GenAI to speed up legacy VMware and Microsoft datacentre migrations
At AWS Re:Invent 2024, CEO Matt Garman shared details of how its GenAI technologies are helping enterprises accelerate the pace of Microsoft and VMware datacentre migrations
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December 04, 2024
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Dec'24
WBBA sets out roadmap for next-generation broadband
Global connectivity association warns of pressing need for investment, legislation and deployment plans to enable the migration towards all-fibre broadband networks for next-gen internet
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December 04, 2024
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Dec'24
Vodafone UK, eSIM Go look to remove MVNO barriers to entry
Embedded subscriber identity module provider and operator look to allow organisations with subscription model able to provide UK mobile services via rapid, automated MVNO-in-a-box enablement without upfront risk, cost or commitment
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December 04, 2024
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Dec'24
Nordics move to deepen cyber security cooperation
Nordic countries are increasing collaboration on cyber security amid more sophisticated and aggressive attacks
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December 04, 2024
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Dec'24
ITU launches advisory body to support submarine comms cable resilience
Alliance created with mission statement that strengthening resilience of submarine cable networks – such as recently damaged C-Lion1 – is key to digital connectivity and economies
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December 04, 2024
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Dec'24
Neos Networks and CityFibre expand partnership to boost Ethernet availability
Enhanced collaboration increases access to leading independent network provider’s national high-capacity Ethernet solutions, looking to offer more competitive connectivity options for businesses across the UK
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December 03, 2024
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Dec'24
AWS unveils new generative AI models
The Amazon Nova family of GenAI models boasts faster speeds and lower costs, and caters to needs from text and image generation to video creation and multimodal applications
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December 03, 2024
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Dec'24
US updates telco security guidance after mass Chinese hack
Following the widespread Salt Typhoon hacks of US telecoms operators including AT&T and Verizon, CISA and partner agencies have launched refreshed security guidance for network engineers and defenders alike
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December 03, 2024
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Dec'24
Australian utilities explore potential of AI
Australia’s utilities sector is exploring and implementing AI to enhance grid stability, manage rooftop solar and prepare for the influx of electric vehicles
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December 03, 2024
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Dec'24
F1 heightens fan experiences with the power of Salesforce
Learn how the technical teams behind Formula One are using Salesforce’s tools to enhance fan activation and engagement at 24 races across the world, and how they are bringing AI into play with Agentforce capabilities
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December 03, 2024
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Dec'24
Microsoft hit with £1bn UK legal claim over ‘anti-competitive’ cloud licensing tactics
A legal claim, valued at more than £1bn, has been filed with the UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal regarding Microsoft’s controversial cloud licensing tactics
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December 03, 2024
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Dec'24
Nordic states launch ambitious AI centre regional plan
Nordic states to increase cooperation on artificial intelligence to help region close gap on global leaders
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December 03, 2024
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Dec'24
Cornwall-based charity launches diverse career programme
Community focused not-for-profit Tech Cornwall has developed a skills programme to help people from diverse backgrounds move into tech careers
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December 03, 2024
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Dec'24
VMware ‘shock’ spawned lock-in rebellion, says NetApp
NetApp makes predictions for 2025 that include lower tolerance for lock-in due to VMware changes, a shift to DRaaS, AI disillusionment and big spending on energy infrastructure
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December 03, 2024
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Dec'24
Welcome to Informa TechTarget - the publisher of Computer Weekly
Computer Weekly is now part of a larger publishing company, Informa TechTarget, bringing significant benefits for our readers worldwide
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December 02, 2024
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Dec'24
AWS doubles down on ASEAN with cloud and AI investments
The cloud giant is fuelling growth in Southeast Asia with new infrastructure, skills development programmes and a focus on generative AI, empowering startups and enterprises alike
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December 02, 2024
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Dec'24
APAC businesses face cyber onslaught
The Asia-Pacific region is a cyber security hotspot, enduring significantly more cyber attacks than the global average, with AI-powered threats and skills shortages exacerbating the problem
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December 02, 2024
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Dec'24
NCSC boss calls for ‘sustained vigilance’ in an aggressive world
NCSC CEO Richard Horne is to echo wider warnings about the growing number and severity of cyber threats facing the UK as he launches the security body’s eighth annual report
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December 02, 2024
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Dec'24
Intel confirms CEO Pat Gelsinger has left the company
Several months after Gelsinger went public with plans for mass lay-offs at Intel, he has departed the company and left the board
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December 02, 2024
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Dec'24
Dutch chip strategy balances talent and infrastructure in €2.5bn investment
Project Beethoven aims to create complete semiconductor ecosystem through coordinated education and infrastructure investment
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December 02, 2024
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Dec'24
User group chair recommends long-term SAP Rise strategy
Independent UK and Ireland SAP User Group chair describes upgrade as a marathon, not a sprint, but says SAP Rise is also inevitable
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December 02, 2024
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Dec'24
UK economy could see £600m boost through digital IDs for businesses
Government-backed organisation kicks off initiative to widen use of digital identities, in an effort to streamline financial services and cut hundreds of millions of pounds of economic crime
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December 02, 2024
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Dec'24
Bin lorries drive Scotland’s largest mobile network study
Study in Glasgow region to gather data about throughput speed, signal strength, network generation and frequency band from the UK’s four mobile operators while people’s bins are being emptied
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December 02, 2024
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Dec'24
Interview: The importance of building a data foundation
We speak to Terren Peterson, Capital One’s vice-president of engineering, about how data pipelines and platforms are essential for AI success
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December 02, 2024
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Dec'24
UK broadband digital divide persists
Study reveals that despite acceleration in pace of full-fibre access throughout the UK, broadband digital divide still exists, especially in “less attractive” areas