Enterprise software
Enterprise software covers a wide range of vital IT management decisions, from operating systems to databases, from business applications to integration and middleware. Your software purchasing and development strategy is central to delivering successful IT systems, and we examine the products and trends that help IT managers make the right choices for their organisation.
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News
10 Feb 2026
February Patch Tuesday: Microsoft drops six zero-days
Microsoft releases patches for six zero-day flaws in its latest monthly update, many of them related to security feature bypass issues. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Feb 2026
How to perform a factory reset on a Windows 11 desktop
A factory reset may be needed for Windows 11 devices with ongoing performance issues or when reassigned, helping IT reduce data loss and recovery risks. Continue Reading
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News
12 Feb 2026
Thousands of unread emails and 20 million database errors cause civil service pension hardship
Capita is to ‘fast-track’ any technology, including artificial intelligence, that can help it clear a backlog in civil service pension work Continue Reading
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News
12 Feb 2026
Large language models provide unreliable answers about public services, Open Data Institute finds
Research questions AI’s trustworthiness in giving people accurate information about government services Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Feb 2026
Urban digital twins – missing pieces and emerging divides
The versatility of digital twins is substantial, but hurdles exist that prevent them to reach their full potential – and while AI can reduce existing limitations, its deployment can create its own problematic issues Continue Reading
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News
12 Feb 2026
UK fintech investment slumped in 2025
Investment in the UK fintech sector fell to its lowest level since 2020, but it is still the European destination attracting the most money Continue Reading
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News
12 Feb 2026
College of Policing accounts ‘disclaimed’ by auditor for second year in wake of IT failure
Government auditors have refused to endorse the financial accounts of the professional body for policing in England and Wales for a second year, following IT project blunders Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Feb 2026
Big bang vs. phased ERP implementation: Which is best?
COOs, CFOs and others who work with ERP must ensure their company makes the right choice when selecting the big bang approach vs. the phased approach for an ERP implementation. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
11 Feb 2026
Legacy IT? No problem
Maybe it’s time to press the pause button on artificial intelligence (AI). While the industry is dead set on promoting the benefits of multi-agent AI systems, the CIOs in many organisations ... Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2026
Peer ‘disappointed’ that DWP review of subpostmaster prosecutions is still months away
Government indicates that there are 108 DWP prosecutions of subpostmasters that will be reviewed so far, but little progress has been made Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2026
The Security Interviews: Mick Baccio, Splunk
Mick Baccio, global security advisor at Splunk SURGe and Cisco Foundation AI, reveals how the experience of running cyber on a dime for a US presidential campaign has informed how he does security, and why the basics still matter Continue Reading
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Answer
11 Feb 2026
Why is HRIS maintenance so important?
CHROs must ensure that HRIS maintenance is not being neglected. Here’s why maintenance can help ensure that the software is aligned with your business needs and delivers the best ROI. Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2026
APAC firms ditch Oracle Java to cut costs amid AI demands
Rising Oracle Java licensing fees and the massive infrastructure requirements of AI workloads are driving the region’s businesses to migrate to OpenJDK distributions Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2026
CIOs discuss friction between legacy IT and innovation
While it may not be something IT leaders want to talk about, managing technical debt is critical to moving forward with IT innovation Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2026
Lack of resources greatest hurdle for regulating AI, MPs told
Regulators warned that statutory powers alone cannot address the ethical harms of artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2026
Fujitsu will be out by next summer, says Post Office CTO
Post Office’s project to replace its controversial core system will contract suppliers by the summer of this year, with the aim to remove Fujitsu by summer 2027, according to its chief technology officer Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Feb 2026
AI enters its ‘grassroots backlash’ era
As artificial intelligence permeates aspects of the economy and society, individuals and civic groups are devising creative ways to rebel - but any impact on AI’s development, adoption and regulation is unclear Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2026
Cisco shapes up for delivery of critical infrastructure in the AI era
Annual European expo reveals what IT and networking behemoth claims will be a leap forward in AI adoption, with new products encompassing switches, optics, agentic operations and SASE Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Feb 2026
The world’s default productivity tool is becoming a national security liability
The rapid exploitation of a bug in Office by Russian cyber attackers shows that the current system of patching - for a software application that is practically ubiquitous in enterprise IT - has become a security risk for everyone Continue Reading
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News
10 Feb 2026
February Patch Tuesday: Microsoft drops six zero-days
Microsoft releases patches for six zero-day flaws in its latest monthly update, many of them related to security feature bypass issues Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Feb 2026
How to perform a factory reset on a Windows 11 desktop
A factory reset may be needed for Windows 11 devices with ongoing performance issues or when reassigned, helping IT reduce data loss and recovery risks. Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Feb 2026
How agentic AI could destroy social media: the need for proactive governance
If organisations using agentic and generative AI don’t codify ethics and oversight now, the future may be filled with AI agents using generative AI to communicate with other agents, destroying trust in social media Continue Reading
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News
10 Feb 2026
Apple and Google pledge to improve app fairness
The CMA is seeking views on Apple and Google’s commitments to ensure fair app store practices to stoke the UK’s app economy, fintech and improve developer confidence Continue Reading
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News
10 Feb 2026
Second ever international AI safety report published
More than 100 artificial intelligence experts have produced the second international AI safety report ahead of a summit in India, outlining a high degree of uncertainty about the development and risks of AI Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Feb 2026
Kubernetes infrastructure now saved from 'minor repair bulldozer'
The Kubernetes community has released the latest version of Cluster API at version number 1.12 and it is described as a "significant update" for developers. A Kubernetes “sub-project” focused on ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Feb 2026
Cloudera offers AI inferencing progression & unified data access
Cloudera has this month developed its expansion to Cloudera AI Inference and Cloudera Data Warehouse with Trino to on-premises environments. The company says this move will empower customers to ... Continue Reading
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News
10 Feb 2026
Artificial intelligence now finance sector’s ‘connective tissue’
Major study finds debate over AI adoption is over as almost every finance firm in the world is already using the technology Continue Reading
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10 Feb 2026
Home Office announces sweeping police technology plans
The Home Office plans to ramp up its deployment of artificial intelligence and facial-recognition technologies under wide-ranging reforms to UK policing Continue Reading
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E-Zine
10 Feb 2026
Zooming in on police technology plans
This week’s edition of the Computer Weekly ezine takes a closer look at the technology changes the Home Office is seeking to introduce to the UK policing sector as part of its wide-ranging reform programme. We also hear from the global CIO of PC hardware manufacturer Lenovo about the work he is doing to grow the company’s services business. Rounding out the issue, we have two features digging deep-er into the security side of artificial intelligence, with one looking at how suppliers are adding the technology to their security portfolios and the other guiding buyers on what to look for when selecting AI security products. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Feb 2026
How GenAI is breaking traditional cyber security awareness tactics
With threat actors exploiting the growing use of generative AI tools and the prevalence of shadow AI, organisations must strengthen their security programmes and culture to manage the rising risk Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2026
Fractile expansion demonstrates UK growth opportunity
AI chip firm’s £100m expansion and facility in Bristol is being used to showcase the government’s AI opportunity plan in action Continue Reading
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Blog Post
09 Feb 2026
Salience Labs goes all-in on all-optical networking with photonics switches for AI infrastructure
Oxfordshire-headquartered Salience Labs is hoping to tap into a market that some analysts say could represent as much of a leap in computing power as the emerging field of quantum itself does. The ... Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Feb 2026
10 top learning experience platforms to use in 2026
The benefits of learning experience platforms are numerous, especially in an age of remote and hybrid work. Here are some of the top LXPs and features to consider right now. Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2026
UAE’s TII challenges big tech dominance with open source Falcon AI models
Through its Falcon models and an open, efficiency-driven research strategy, the Technology Innovation Institute is positioning the UAE as a producer of foundational AI, not merely a consumer of global platforms Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2026
US bid for Dutch ID infrastructure raises sovereignty concerns
Kyndryl’s proposed takeover shows how critical systems become exposed to foreign control without an overarching policy decision Continue Reading
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Blog Post
09 Feb 2026
Salesforce analysis: the road to multi-agents is paved with connected orchestration
Developers are set for acceleration… the new wave of agentic AI services will, in and of themselves, create a supercharged programming landscape that sees software engineers propelled forward into ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Feb 2026
GreenOps – Astronomer: Workflow orchestration is the hygiene layer a data team needs
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Carter Page in his capacity as EVP of R&D at Astronomer. Astronomer is the company behind Astro, the modern data ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Feb 2026
GreenOps & FinOps – Sweep: From compliance & cost cutting to business growth
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Yannick Chaze, CTO and co-Founder of Sweep. Sweep is a sustainability data platform that helps organisations track carbon ... Continue Reading
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News
06 Feb 2026
NHS publishes tech-laden cancer plan
The 10-year plan promises to transform cancer care through use of artificial intelligence, robotic surgeries and access to genomic testing, all wrapped up in the NHS App as the front door Continue Reading
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News
06 Feb 2026
Australia’s CommBank partners business school to research artificial intelligence
CommBank wants to better understand how its customers perceive, use and trust artificial intelligence, as the technology is set to reach every corner of the finance sector Continue Reading
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News
06 Feb 2026
Minister responds to criticism of Post Office Capture redress scheme
Redress claim on ‘pause’ as UK government agrees to look at complaints about scheme for those who suffered hardship from using the Post Office Capture system Continue Reading
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News
06 Feb 2026
ANZ rolls out AI agents for business bankers
Australian lender claims to be the first in Asia-Pacific to deploy Salesforce Agentforce at scale, following a national roll-out of a CRM platform that consolidates data from different systems to ease administrative toil Continue Reading
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Blog Post
06 Feb 2026
AI abilities for utilities, IFS Resolve serves field technicians & emergency crews
Continuing to expand its ‘industrial AI’ mission with real-world in-the-field application services, IFS has detailed the arrival of its IFS Nexus Black Resolve for Utilities. This is a ... Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2026
Why traditional automation is key to avoid the AI solution trap
Boards are pushing for AI, but Nintex CTO Niranjan Vijayaragavan warns that AI projects are destined to fail without a foundation of traditional automation and clean data Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Feb 2026
How to fix Windows 11 when it keeps restarting
When a Windows 11 desktop keeps restarting, there are a few factors that might be behind the issue. IT administrators should understand all the possible causes and how to solve them. Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2026
Governance lags agentic AI adoption in the UK, says Salesforce
Salesforce's ‘2026 Connectivity benchmark report’ points to an increase in enterprise agentic AI deployment, but highlights governance gaps and a siloed system that requires better orchestration Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 Feb 2026
Accountability for AI model misuse
The public and political backlash over the use of Grok’s AI engine to create explicit photographs, forcing the company’s hand into changing tack, shows just how out of touch the tech giants really ... Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2026
ISE 2026: Maxhub unveils partnerships, products to enrich unified collaboration
Provider of integrated commercial display and unified communications takes advantage of enterprise AV expo to announce further collaborations with tech leaders to create enhanced multimedia experiences Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2026
Why sovereign and agentic AI will define next phase of Middle East’s digital transformation
Organisations shift from artificial intelligence pilots to operational deployment as governments prioritise digital sovereignty and infrastructure control Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2026
Half of Google’s software development now AI-generated
In a bid to free up budget to spend on artificial intelligence infrastructure, Google parent Alphabet is using AI to improve operational efficiency Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2026
DWP rejigs operating model for data transformation by 2030
The Department for Work and Pensions’ 2023-2030 data strategy aims to modernise systems, slash costs by 20%, promote data sharing, and embed a data culture in a hub and spoke model Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 Feb 2026
Armenia Science Body (FAST): GreenOps requires building efficiently, from the start
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Suzanna Shamakhyan in her capacity as executive education strategist and partnership architect At Foundation for Armenian ... Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Feb 2026
How to choose an HR software system in 2026: A complete guide
Buying the right HR tools is more critical than ever. This step-by-step guide helps you identify your needs, understand the technology and pinpoint the features that matter most. Continue Reading
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News
04 Feb 2026
LinkedIn touts agentic AI to slash recruitment time
LinkedIn’s head of engineering for talent solutions explains how fine-tuned LLMs and agentic AI architectures are replacing traditional search methods to save recruiters four hours per role Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Feb 2026
Smaller, safer AI models may be key to unlocking business value
While AI presents a significant opportunity to further the way we do business, what if it’s time to consider a new direction? What if the safest and most effective path for AI isn’t to go larger, but smaller instead? Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Feb 2026
Forget AGI, business leaders are still trying to figure out how to make AI work
Artificial general intelligence made headlines at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos but business leaders chatting in the corridors are much more interested in how they can make AI work in real business process. Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Feb 2026
Is banking IT and business relationship still a case of ‘them and us’?
As the UK government appoints senior IT executives at two banks to help it guide artificial intelligence deployment in the sector, Computer Weekly asks one IT professional in banking what he thinks Continue Reading
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News
04 Feb 2026
Banks reduce reliance on OpenAI as strategies mature
Banks are increasingly using alternative AI providers as Anthropic and Google eat into OpenAI’s dominance Continue Reading
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Blog Post
03 Feb 2026
Sitecore codifies best (code) practice with MVP class of 2026
Oh no, another overlong (typically US-originated) job title, right? You get an email from the (CAPS used for extra effect) impressive-sounding Senior Vice President of Corporate Product Field Sales ... Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Feb 2026
16 top applicant tracking systems for 2026
Modern ATSes provide features, such as advanced branding options, diversity and inclusion tools, and integration with complementary systems. Learn the top products. Continue Reading
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News
03 Feb 2026
Gartner: AI and datacentre spending ramps up
Hyperscalers are increasing AI capacity but IT buyers are now looking at their return on investment for this much-hyped technology Continue Reading
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News
03 Feb 2026
Infosecurity Europe launches cyber security startups stream
Infosecurity Europe 2026 will feature a cyber security startup exhibition zone and a competition for business support, in conjunction with the UK Cyber Flywheel organisation Continue Reading
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News
03 Feb 2026
CGI’s artificial intelligence boss knows his job title won’t exist for long
IT service provider is using AI to increase throughput while applying it to ‘big ticket’ challenges externally Continue Reading
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News
03 Feb 2026
VMware vSphere 8 end-of-support challenges
IT leaders need to assess the cost implications of migrating from vSphere 8 to the latest supported VMware product offering Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Feb 2026
2026 is the year we must get serious about being a data nation
While the UK has the data assets and the expertise to deliver real public benefit with artificial intelligence, a lack of consistency, completeness and interoperability in its data foundations risks missing these opportunities Continue Reading
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News
03 Feb 2026
Kendall names Barnsley as UK’s first tech town
The UK government has named Barnsley as the nation’s first ‘tech town’, with initiatives to boost education, health and local businesses Continue Reading
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03 Feb 2026
Answers to key questions about AI in IT security
Forrester examines the key factors security leaders and IT decision-makers need to evaluate when considering AI-enabled IT security Continue Reading
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03 Feb 2026
Answers to key questions about AI in IT security
Forrester examines the key factors security leaders and IT decision-makers need to evaluate when considering AI-enabled IT security Continue Reading
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E-Zine
03 Feb 2026
Datacentre indecision: UK government’s back and forth on planning
This week’s Computer Weekly ezine digs into the latest twist in a long-running datacentre planning saga, concerning a server farm in Iver, Buckinghamshire, that the government has now admitted it was wrong to grant planning permission for. We also hear from the head of advanced analytics at Dutch Bank ING about how its foray into using AI technologies is benefiting both its business and the customers it serves. Sticking with the AI theme, we take a deep dive into how the technology is being used as an enabler for the development of urban digital twins, and find out how it can be used to assist IT security teams. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Feb 2026
The UK government’s AI skills programme betrays UK workers and our digital sovereignty
The government's plans to offer AI skills training to the public depends almost entirely on US big tech companies - how is this meant to support the aim of supporting homegrown AI firms and enhancing sovereignty? Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Feb 2026
Top AI recruiting tools and software of 2026
AI now reaches every corner of recruiting and talent acquisition. Here's the latest on AI tools, from chatbots to agentic AI, plus details on products from 9 top vendors. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Feb 2026
7 steps to fix a black screen in Windows 11
A black screen can be a symptom of several issues with a Windows 11 desktop. Knowing where to look for the source of the problem can simplify the troubleshooting process. Continue Reading
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News
02 Feb 2026
Canva uses 1Password to secure ID during growth phase
As it underwent a growth spurt in the early 2020s, graphic design platform Canva turned to 1Password to manage identity across its expanding organisation Continue Reading
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News
02 Feb 2026
HMRC chooses cloud SAP S/4Hana for tax system overhaul
HM Revenue & Customs is bidding to modernise its tax systems by migrating from ECC6 to SAP’s cloud-based Rise with SAP programme, adopting S/4Hana and AI to enhance efficiency and taxpayer experience Continue Reading
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News
02 Feb 2026
Birmingham Oracle project: Data cleansing and resourcing issues
Councillors at audit committee urged to ensure strong project governance, adequate tech staffing levels and change management procedures Continue Reading
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News
02 Feb 2026
Interview: Why identity is the nucleus for cyber security
Amid a wave of market consolidation, Computer Weekly speaks to Keeper Security’s leadership on how identity and access management systems are becoming unified identity platforms capable of securing both human and machine identities Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Feb 2026
Answers to key questions about AI in IT security
Forrester examines the key factors security leaders and IT decision-makers need to evaluate when considering AI-enabled IT security Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Feb 2026
Suse delivers EU cloud sovereignty framework self-assessment
SUSE (hereafter Suse) has launched a Cloud Sovereignty Framework Self Assessment. According to Forrester, digital and AI sovereignty will drive a private cloud renaissance with doubled ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 Feb 2026
GreenOps - Digitate: AI agents set to work on cloud carbon wastage billions
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Efrain Ruh in his capacity as field CTO at Digitate. Digitate provides ignio™, an AI-driven platform that automates ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 Feb 2026
Platform Engineering Labs expands open source ‘formae’ Infra-as-Code
In a world where every try-hard company is registering a “domain hack” name in Anguilla and adding .AI to its company moniker, it might be important to think about how newer firms are presenting ... Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2026
History repeats itself in Post Office Capture redress scheme with low-ball offers made
Early signs show that former Post Office Capture users face derisory initial compensation offers and face impossible appeals process Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2026
Home Office announces sweeping police technology plans
The Home Office plans to ramp up its deployment of artificial intelligence and facial-recognition technologies under wide-ranging reforms to UK policing Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Jan 2026
10 top talent management software systems in 2026
Learn about some of the best talent management products, the advantages and disadvantages of each system, and important considerations for implementing the software. Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2026
Sir Alan Bates slams ‘nonsense’ reported about his financial redress settlement
Campaigning subpostmaster speaks out about the highly inaccurate claims about the compensation he received Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Jan 2026
NTT Data connects data & clouds with AWS for agentic acceleration
NTT DATA (hereafter NTT Data) has detailed a multi-year strategic collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) with the aim of helping enterprises to modernise legacy systems, adopt ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Jan 2026
The role of AI in cybersecurity
For years, anti-virus tools have used behavioural analysis and machine learning to identify rogue programs and unusual user activity. And as the tools evolved from simple pattern matching machines ... Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2026
South Korea debuts foundation model in sovereign AI push
A consortium led by SK Telecom has built a sovereign AI model designed to reduce reliance on foreign tech, lower costs for local industry and propel South Korea into the top ranks of AI powers Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Jan 2026
20 top learning management systems for 2026
While many LMSes offer comparable features, HR leaders must consider the full product offering and cost. Here are some of the top LMSes on the market. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2026
Metropolitan Police needs effective constraints on live facial recognition use, court hears
The Metropolitan Police has defended its use of live facial recognition against a legal challenge that claims there are no effective constraints on where it can deploy the technology Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2026
Forward Networks claims first network digital twin for enterprises
Network operations platform capability pairs agentic AI operations with network digital twin to enable NetOps and SecOps teams to ask complex questions, understand network behaviour and validate outcomes Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2026
Skills key to successful AI adoption, says IBM
Research from IBM states that employees will need AI skills in the near future for organisations to benefit from the technology Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2026
SAP overcomes rough start to post 8% growth
SAP reports €36.8bn for 2025, up 8%, despite what CEO Christian Klein called a ‘rough start to the year’ due to geopolitical unrest from tariff conflict between the US and the EU Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Jan 2026
8 ERP security best practices for modern ERP environments
As supply chain attacks continue, ERP security requires strong authentication, regular patching, monitoring and incident response practices across cloud and on-premises systems. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Jan 2026
12 best practices for HR data compliance across modern HR systems
HR data compliance requires clear access controls, regular audits and coordination from HR, IT and legal teams to protect employee data across systems. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Jan 2026
10 components of an effective employee well-being strategy
Employee well-being strategies now extend beyond traditional wellness programs. These 10 components outline how organizations can build sustainable, people-centered approaches that evolve over time. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2026
UK government signs more partners to boost AI skills across the country
The government is seeking to educate 10 million adults in the UK on how to use artificial intelligence tools to streamline their work Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2026
Meta’s latest results show diversification of datacentre capacity strategy
The social media giant is facing increased datacentre costs due to rising server, memory and storage prices Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 Jan 2026
m3ter rings change on usage-based pricing with m3sh Workflows
Quirkily-named m3ter offers a platform that processes usage data (metering), performs complex bill calculations (rating) and automates data flows relating to usage and billing around the ... Continue Reading
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News
28 Jan 2026
Nvidia releases synthetic dataset to support Singapore’s AI ambitions
The AI chip giant has developed a synthetic dataset of personas to help developers build AI models that understand Singapore’s demographic and cultural nuances without using personally identifiable information Continue Reading
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News
28 Jan 2026
Scotland gets AI growth zone boost in Lanarkshire
CoreWeave is building a 500MW AI cloud, providing the region with 800 high-paid jobs in artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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News
28 Jan 2026
UK government to develop AI tutoring tools
Schools will soon have access to free AI tools to help provide 1:1 tutoring to students, potentially levelling the playing field for those from disadvantaged backgrounds Continue Reading
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News
28 Jan 2026
FCA launches review as ‘non-human intelligence’ surpassing human reasoning is plausible
The Financial Conduct Authority will consider the impact of emerging artificial intelligence adoption in the financial services sector Continue Reading