IT hardware
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Feature
28 May 2025
AI and compliance: What are the risks?
We look at the areas of risk in artificial intelligence. Potential exposures abound, and include security and privacy issues, bias, accuracy and complete fabrication of results Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2025
Imec ITF World 2025: The hardware horizon for AI
At its recent ITF World 2025 conference in Antwerp, Belgian research institute Imec delivered a pointed message: as AI accelerates, the world needs new thinking – not just in software, but in the hardware ecosystems underpinning it Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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Feature
23 May 2025
AI storage: NAS vs SAN vs object for training and inference
Artificial intelligence operations can place different demands on storage during training, inference, and so on. We look at NAS, SAN and object storage for AI and how to balance them for AI projects Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2025
BT returns to capital spending for full-fibre expansion
UK’s leading communications group lifts investment in order to beat previous build target and connect customers faster as part of mass transformation of UK’s Digital Infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 May 2025
Agentic AI to drive heavy infrastructure demands
As organisations begin to explore agentic AI, Dell’s Soo Mei May warns that scaling these intelligent systems will have higher compute, memory, storage and networking requirements, far exceeding those for generative AI Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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Podcast
21 May 2025
Podcast: RSA 2025 – AI’s risk surface and the role of the CISO
We review RSA 2025 with Vigitrust CEO Mathieu Gorge who looks at the impacts on compliance of AI’s expanding risk surface, the role of the CISO, and a changed supplier approach Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
21 May 2025
Vast Data launches into AI stratosphere with AgentEngine
Vast has built out into data management from its roots and will now offer customisable agentic AI agents that can tap into its existing storage, database and messaging capabilities Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
21 May 2025
Extreme Networks ups networking AI ante with Platform One
Leading cloud networking provider announces limited availability of next-gen networking platform attributed with reducing manual tasks by up to 90% Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 May 2025
Dell unveils disaggregated infrastructure strategy
Dell makes push for disaggregated infrastructure, aiming to offer enterprises the independent scaling of three-tier architectures with the operational benefits of hyperconverged systems Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
20 May 2025
Ireland sets out chip plan
Ireland has a long history of attracting high-tech firms. Building on the EU Chip Act, it now aims to be a leader in semiconductors Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
20 May 2025
Build 2025: Microsoft opens up Windows machine learning
Windows machine learning is one of the highlights of this year’s Microsoft annual developer event. The company is also paving the way to multi-agent artificial intelligence in Windows Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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E-Zine
20 May 2025
Tackling the UK’s cyber threats
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we report from the National Cyber Security Centre’s annual update on the state of UK security and examine the emerging threats. The chief data officer of Standard Chartered bank discusses preparing for artificial intelligence. We also look at the networking implications of GPU-based AI datacentres. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2025
Keepit to expand SaaS backup footprint and intelligent automation
Danish cloud backup provider will add Atlassian and Okta support and has plans for intelligent automated restores to customer RPOs and RTOs as well a threat library Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Feature
19 May 2025
Gartner: Considerations when using GPUs in the datacentre
Deploying artificial intelligence workloads that use graphics processing units in datacentres requires specific network hardware and optimisations Continue Reading
By- Andrew Lerner
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Definition
16 May 2025
What is an inductor?
An inductor is a passive electronic component that temporarily stores energy in a magnetic field when electric current flows through the inductor's coil. Continue Reading
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News
16 May 2025
ITS claims UK first for 50G-PON business trial
What is described as ‘pioneering’ test with Lancashire-based technology group said to have shown early demand for next-generation fibre speeds through passive optical network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Definition
16 May 2025
What is an arithmetic logic unit (ALU) and how does it work?
An arithmetic logic unit (ALU) is a part of a central processing unit (CPU) that carries out arithmetic and logic operations. Continue Reading
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News
16 May 2025
BT to bring gigabit broadband to hard-to-reach Swansea Bay areas
UK’s leading comms provider inks £10m contract to deliver full-fibre to nearly 1,800 sites across the south coast of Wales, bridging connectivity gaps in Pembrokeshire, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Carmarthenshire Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 May 2025
How close is quantum computing to commercial reality?
At a recent event, experts explored the progress towards logical qubits and how these will be applied to empower business IT Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
15 May 2025
Quantum computing signals the coming of the API storm
With insecure APIs creating vast blind spots and quantum computing poised to break current encryption, organisations will need to overhaul their cyber defences Continue Reading
By- Chuck Herrin
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News
14 May 2025
Fibre, 5G continue to expand global footprint
Core ‘future-proof’ communications technologies are steadily expanding their reach as wireless applications gain ground in key territories Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
14 May 2025
Roundtable: Why did customers sail away from VMware?
At Nutanix’s recent .Next event in the US, customers talked about why they migrated away from VMware and the pain points that accelerated their decision to switch hypervisor Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
13 May 2025
NHS trust cloud plans hampered by Trump tariff uncertainty
Essex NHS wants to move some capacity to the Nutanix cloud, but can’t be certain prices will hold between product selection and when procurement plans gain approval Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 May 2025
How sovereign AI will reshape APAC’s digital future
Asia-Pacific countries are developing sovereign AI capabilities to address unique cultural, economic, security and data sovereignty needs of the region Continue Reading
By- Serene Nah
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News
12 May 2025
Nokia looks to light up in-building enterprise connectivity with Aurelis
Fibre-based LAN solution designed to deliver simple, reliable and future-proof local area connectivity for enterprises, using up to 70% less cabling and 40% less power than copper-based technologies Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 May 2025
Wi-Fi 7 trials show ‘significant’ performance gains in enterprise environments
Wireless technology consortium reveals industry trials of latest Wi-Fi standard in enterprise scenarios revealing increased throughput, lower latency and enhanced efficiency for high-demand applications Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 May 2025
Virgin Media O2, Daisy Group merge to form B2B comms company
Comms provider and IT services company unite to offer digital-first connectivity and managed services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 May 2025
University will ‘pull the plug’ to test Nutanix disaster recovery
University of Reading set to save circa £500,000 and deploy Nutanix NC2 hybrid cloud that will allow failover from main datacentre Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
09 May 2025
UK broadband hits 2025 target with strong first quarter
Study from UK communications regulator finds gigabit broadband on track to become virtually universally available across country by 2023, with the number of full-fibre broadband connections in particular increasing to nine million in past six months Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Definition
09 May 2025
What is OEM (original equipment manufacturer)?
An original equipment manufacturer (OEM) is a company that produces hardware or software that is later marketed and sold under another company's brand. Continue Reading
By- Katie Terrell Hanna
- Spencer Smith, Site Editor
- John Moore, Industry Editor
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Definition
08 May 2025
What is a capacitor (capacitance)?
A capacitor is a passive electronic component that stores electrical charge. Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2025
Global broadband growth slows at end of 2024
Fourth quarter 2024 update of global connectivity market shows subscribers pass 1.5 billion barrier as fibre, non-terrestrial and fixed wireless gain popularity, especially in emerging markets Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
07 May 2025
Cloud storage for AI: Options, pros and cons
We look at cloud vs on-premise for AI workloads, why cloud is sometimes best, and the technologies speeding AI in the cloud such as parallelism and GPUDirect Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2025
Nokia supplies 1.2Tbps backbone in Pakistan and private wireless to Maersk fleet
Comms tech provider lands large-scale contracts for optical fixed network in Pakistan and IoT connectivity platform with mobile network to enhance operational efficiency at shipping firm Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 May 2025
DSIT aims to bolster expertise with year-long secondments
To drive forward its Plan for Change, the Labour government is looking to hire 25 experts for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Fellowship programme Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
06 May 2025
UK altnets’ long-term survival ‘in question’ as 96% consider M&A
Study from business connectivity firm warns that while alternative broadband providers have fuelled full-fibre expansion and delivered much-needed competition, many are having to explore strategies for survival Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 May 2025
CIOs prepare for recession with greater cost control
Tariffs and the risk of economic slowdown have brought IT budgets into focus, with many IT leaders dropping projects and reducing tech investments Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Feature
06 May 2025
Driven by data: The RAF’s revamped maritime patrol capabilities
Computer Weekly visited RAF Lossiemouth to see how its fleet of Boeing P-8A surveillance aircraft, supported by NetApp storage, keep watch over the North Atlantic gap Continue Reading
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News
05 May 2025
How AsiaPac transformed into a multicloud powerhouse
AsiaPac CEO Andrew Cheng outlines the company’s growth from a laptop PC distributor to a regional technology service provider known for its multicloud capabilities Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
02 May 2025
Scotland’s most remote towns and villages to get gigabit upgrade
UK government signs largest-ever broadband supply contract with leading comms operator to provide homes and businesses in hard-to-reach areas of Scotland with access to gigabit connectivity for the first time Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 May 2025
Tariffs could cost Meta $8bn in extra datacentre costs
The owner of Facebook and WhatsApp has forecast an increase in CapEx due to higher IT infrastructure costs to power its AI strategy Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
30 Apr 2025
Government funds training to build UK chip skills
The UK semiconductor sector needs talent but a report highlights challenges Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
30 Apr 2025
Digital Catapult joins EU 6G innovation consortia
Deep tech innovation organisation to participate in European Union-funded initiative to advance the development and deployment of 6G technologies Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Definition
30 Apr 2025
What is an mSATA SSD (mSATA solid-state drive)?
An mSATA SSD is a solid-state drive that conforms to the mSATA interface specification developed by the Serial ATA (SATA) International Organization. Continue Reading
By- Rahul Awati
- Alexander S. Gillis, Technical Writer and Editor
- Carol Sliwa
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News
29 Apr 2025
UK National Parks deploys AI, IoT to transform environmental monitoring
Telco and parks authority form technology-led partnership, showcasing how advanced AI, IoT and mobile network innovation are being deployed to protect and future-proof the UK’s most important natural spaces Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Apr 2025
VeeamON shows Veeam on Linux, RAG from backup, and cloud features
Veeam showed a new Linux appliance, features in Veeam Backup & Replication that will see it run corporate backups as RAG data, and new cloud features that include Entra ID backup Continue Reading
By- Yann Serra, LeMagIT
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News
28 Apr 2025
Japanese researchers advance combinatorial problem solving
Some tasks cannot be solved easily on classical computers. Quantum mechanics offers one approach, but an Ising machine tackles the problem differently Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
28 Apr 2025
Arelion expands network presence in Mexico with DWDM route
Multinational enterprise connectivity provider opens up network route supporting key territory’s economic growth through resilient, terabit-scale communications infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Apr 2025
Kingston Council taps Boldyn to improve digital infrastructure
Partnership between London borough council, regional transport authority and leading large-scale network provider to see high-speed fibre links to CCTV locations, enabled through the construction of a 10km network covering main town centres Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Apr 2025
Omdia: All-photonics infrastructure key to safer, smarter, more sustainable world
Research revealed at Innovative Optical and Wireless Network global forum outlines future of digital economy, powered by all-photonics networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Apr 2025
How AI workloads are reshaping datacentre design
At Gitex Asia 2025, industry leaders discuss how the computational demands of advanced AI models are forcing a rethink of datacentre power, cooling and networking infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
24 Apr 2025
Nokia seals strategic 5G RAN deal with T-Mobile US
US ‘un-carrier’ deploys enhanced radio access network technology to boost 5G network, expanding footprint, modernising cell sites and enhancing connectivity to additional subscribers across the country Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Podcast
24 Apr 2025
Podcast: RSA 2025 to grapple with AI compliance, US and EU regulation
We preview RSA 2025 with Vigitrust CEO Mathieu Gorge who looks forward to learning lots around compliance and regulation as CIOs wrestle with artificial intelligence and geopolitical upheavals Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
24 Apr 2025
Ericsson boosts NetCloud SASE with integrated clientless ZTNA for wireless WAN
Leading comms tech provider claims industry’s first fully integrated clientless zero-trust network access, designed for wireless wide area network with update to core secure access service edge platform Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
23 Apr 2025
Hitachi Vantara: VSP One leads revamped storage portfolio
Storage supplier profile: Block, file and object as part of full-stack IT offer for hybrid cloud and containerised applications comes via VSP One arrays and EverFlex as-a-service options Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Podcast
23 Apr 2025
Podcast: Quantum lacks profitability but it will come, says CEO
Computer Weekly talks to Quantum CEO Jamie Lerner about the company’s expertise in massive volumes of data and a roadmap that includes Myriad, a new file system for forever flash in the AI era Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Feature
22 Apr 2025
9 quantum computing challenges IT leaders should know
While the theory of quantum mechanics is complex, the technology might offer practical uses for organizations. Learn about the challenges and opportunities of quantum computing. Continue Reading
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News
17 Apr 2025
Windstream, Ciena boost 400G network capacity in Southeast US
Optical communications technology enhances network infrastructure with its reconfigurable line system and coherent optical innovations, strengthening connectivity between Texas and Florida Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Apr 2025
ETSI highlights integrated sensing, communication 6G use cases
European standards organisation releases report identifying the first use cases for next generation of mobile in sensing, spanning indoor, outdoor, mixed environments applications with targets including people, vehicles, UAVs and robots Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Apr 2025
AI chip restrictions limit Nvidia H20 China exports
The US government’s export controls have come into effect, limiting Nvidia’s ability to sell its H20 chip in China Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
16 Apr 2025
Fibre fine but US tariffs to take hit on broadband equipment
Analyst predicts effect of US tariffs on telecoms and communications industry, revealing probable winners and losers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
16 Apr 2025
Huawei rises in the storage ranks despite sanctions and tariffs
Supplier profile: Huawei has leapfrogged HPE in revenue and market share and broadened its storage offer towards AI, the cloud and as-a-service despite sanctions and tariffs Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
15 Apr 2025
Roadmap for commercial adoption of quantum computing gains clarity
There has been plenty going on in the world of quantum computing, suggesting that commercial systems are on the horizon Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
15 Apr 2025
UK altnets set to usher mass migration away from legacy broadband
Research reveals how momentum is building in the alternative provider sector to drive gigabit broadband to rural and hard-to-reach locations the UK Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
15 Apr 2025
How will Trump’s tariffs hit tech?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the potential impact of additional US tariffs on the global tech supply chain – and what it means for IT budgets. We look at the key considerations for IT leaders looking to move off VMware as a result of its licensing changes. And we speak to the man in charge of reviewing the controversial loan charge tax policy that affects thousands of IT contractors. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
14 Apr 2025
Expect a tariff on semiconductors within two months, says US commerce secretary
The Trump administration has separated out semiconductors in a bid to bring back manufacturing to the US Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
14 Apr 2025
Nokia networking backbone firms up ResetData AI factory
Deployment of networking backbone to support immediate roll-out of Australia’s first sovereign and sustainable liquid immersion-cooled data centres looks to gain 75% reduction in energy consumption over previous generations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Apr 2025
Government injects extra funding to drive quantum growth
The UK government has ploughed an extra £121m into quantum to drive development of the technology Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Feature
14 Apr 2025
The role of small language models in enterprise AI
Small language models do not require vast amounts of expensive computational resources and can be trained on business data Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
- Adrian Bridgwater
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News
11 Apr 2025
IT strategy implications of US tariffs
When is the best time to buy IT equipment? With tariffs in place that are set to increase, tech CEOs have signalled price rises ahead Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
11 Apr 2025
Warranty fraud fuels hidden army of hardware hackers
Widespread warranty fraud is not only costing companies billions but also creating a breeding ground for advanced hardware exploits, warns hardware hacker and researcher Bunnie Huang at Black Hat Asia 2025 Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
10 Apr 2025
Ericsson unveils AI-led enterprise wireless-first branch architecture
Global comms tech provider launches wireless-first branch architecture to deliver secure, reliable and scalable connectivity to support higher-bandwidth, business-critical AI-based operations across multiple industries Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Apr 2025
HPE intros virtual private cloud, on-premise options for Aruba Networking Central
Expansion of flagship network management service designed to address increasing demand for data sovereignty with regional and local control of networks with built-in security, AI-powered optimisation and enhanced observability Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Apr 2025
Nokia, Telia, Finnish Defence Forces claim 5G standalone slice first
Companies showcase potential of 5G technology in enhancing critical communications for defence units operating in coalition environments to ensure seamless experience when crossing country borders Continue Reading
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News
09 Apr 2025
US tariffs drive PC sales boost
IT buyers appear to have spent the past few months refreshing PCs in preparation for the new US tariffs Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
08 Apr 2025
IBM boosts AI mainframe capabilities with Z17
IBM continues to try to break out of the mindset that mainframes are just for transaction processing. The latest server offers greater AI capabilities Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
08 Apr 2025
What is the impact of US tariffs on datacentre equipment costs?
Moore’s Law predicts that every 18 months, IT buyers can get more for the same outlay. But US tariffs may mean they end up paying a higher price Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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E-Zine
08 Apr 2025
Innovating for the arts at Royal Ballet and Opera
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how virtual reality and other tech innovations are helping Royal Ballet and Opera to stage world-class performances. After a spate of banking IT outages, we examine why further bank crashes are inevitable. And our new buyer’s guide looks at how to get started with small language models for AI. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Definition
08 Apr 2025
What is a side-channel attack?
A side-channel attack is a cybersecurity exploit that aims to gather information from or influence a system's program execution. It does this by measuring or exploiting indirect effects of the system or its hardware rather than directly targeting the program or its code. Continue Reading
By- Scott Robinson, New Era Technology
- Gavin Wright
- Alexander S. Gillis, Technical Writer and Editor
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Feature
07 Apr 2025
Why SLMs could be a big deal for businesses looking for an edge
Sky-high infrastructure demands, rising operational expenses and data privacy concerns have left CIOs questioning whether bigger is always better when it comes to AI languages Continue Reading
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News
04 Apr 2025
SP Energy Networks upgrades operational telecoms network in Scotland
Leading UK operator secures four-year capital project delivery contract with energy firm for fixed, mobile and satellite connectivity to modernise and maintain its operational telecoms network across Scotland Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Apr 2025
Microsoft at 50: Enterprise IT for the masses
On 4 April 1975, Paul Allen and Bill Gates formed Microsoft, a company that defined the PC era and opened up computing for all Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Definition
02 Apr 2025
What is a conductor?
A conductor, or electrical conductor, is a substance or material that allows electricity to flow through it. Continue Reading
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News
02 Apr 2025
Tech sector still failing to rid supply chains of forced labour
KnowTheChain’s latest benchmark analysis of the IT sector’s efforts to address forced labour in supply chains shows there has been very little improvement in their due diligence practices over the last half decade Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
01 Apr 2025
Nvidia tackles graphics processing unit hogging
People may try to lock up GPU resources even if they don’t need them all day – but not anymore, thanks to Nvidia KAI Scheduler Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
01 Apr 2025
Vodafone Idea looks to beef up enterprise comms with optical upgrade
Optical transport upgrade designed to insulate network against 4G data growth and accelerate commercial 5G roll-out in India Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Definition
31 Mar 2025
What is Nvidia?
Nvidia Corporation is a technology company known for designing and manufacturing graphics processing units (GPUs). Continue Reading
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Podcast
31 Mar 2025
Podcast: HDD safe from flash for a decade or more
We talk to Toshiba’s Rainer Kaese, who argues flash cannot replace spinning disk because it’s too costly to consider for anything but limited, performance-hungry applications Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Definition
27 Mar 2025
What is a semiconductor, and what is it used for?
A semiconductor is a substance that can act as a conductor or insulator depending on other factors, enabling it to serve as a foundation for computers and other electronic devices. Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2025
Research team demonstrates certified quantum randomness
A 56-qubit trapped ion quantum computer from Quantinuum has demonstrated quantum supremacy as a random number generator Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
26 Mar 2025
Deutsches Forschungsnetz accelerates research with green IP network
IP network upgrade designed to give German national research and education network enhanced access to critical resources and more efficient collaboration with interface speeds up to 800 Gbps, increased capacity and 75% reduced power consumption Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Podcast
26 Mar 2025
Podcast: AI data needs scalable flash, but also needs to be FAIR
We talk to Tim Sherbak of Quantum about the demands artificial intelligence puts on storage and the need for data management that can cope with large volumes of data that must be kept for long periods Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Definition
25 Mar 2025
What is direct-attached storage (DAS) and how does it work?
Direct-attached storage (DAS) is a type of data storage that is attached directly to a computer without going through a network. Continue Reading
By- Paul Kirvan
- Robert Sheldon
- James Alan Miller, Senior Executive Editor
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News
25 Mar 2025
Interview: The role of IT innovation at Royal Ballet and Opera
We speak to the Royal Ballet and Opera’s head of IT delivery, Keith Nolan, about how IT lowers costs and helps power stage innovations for world-class performances Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Definition
24 Mar 2025
What is reliability, availability and serviceability (RAS)?
Reliability, availability and serviceability (RAS) are related operational activities that must be considered when designing, manufacturing, purchasing and using a computer product or component. Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2025
Storage players ride the Nvidia bus at GTC 2025
As artificial intelligence’s big beast holds its annual shindig, storage firms line up to launch everything from new array products to validations, certifications and vague ideas around data ecosystems Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
24 Mar 2025
CityFibre acquires Connexin’s full-fibre infrastructure
Strategic agreement enables the expansion of nationwide footprint of UK’s leading alternative and independent broadband provider by up to 185,000 premises Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Mar 2025
DE-CIX launches neutral internet exchanges in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro
DE-CIX opens two internet exchanges, partnering with datacentre operators Equinix, Elea and Ascenty to boost enterprise connectivity, and connect to 60 locations and over datacentres in 600 cities Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Mar 2025
Neos expands BMC TV partnership to support UK live events broadcasting
Media network services provider teams with leading business connectivity provider aiming to deliver high-capacity, low-latency connectivity, addressing increasing live broadcast demands Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Mar 2025
UK government to make £45m connectivity investment in schools
UK government says ‘no child left behind’ as it releases plans to narrow the digital divide in education through setting core digital standards for all schools focused on high-speed, reliable and secure connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Mar 2025
Nokia enhances Wi-Fi 7-enabled FWA gateway portfolio
Nokia’s 5G fixed wireless access gateway with Wi-Fi 7 is designed to deliver 5G speeds of up to 4Gbps for faster, more reliable connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Mar 2025
Ofcom outlines plans to take UK full-fibre roll-out into ‘final phase’
UK communications regulator sets out plans that will help full-fibre gigabit broadband reach almost all UK homes and businesses over the next two years Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly