IT innovation, research and development

What lies in store for the security world in 2026?

As we prepare to close out 2025, the Computer Weekly Security Think Tank panel looks back at the past year, and ahead to 2026. Continue Reading

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• Anthony Young, Bridewell

Mandatory digital ID paves way for surveillance and exclusion, MPs hear

It is currently unclear how the UK’s government’s proposed mandatory digital ID scheme will help with its stated goal of curbing illegal migration and working Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Sea-Lion powering AI tools for migrant workers, local businesses

The inaugural Sea-Lion summit showcased real-world applications of Southeast Asia’s first homegrown large language model, which now supports multimodal inputs and can run on a standard laptop Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Google Cloud launches ‘PanyaThAI’ to spur AI adoption in Thailand

The cloud supplier is offering training and its AI technology stack to unlock an estimated 730bn baht in economic value for Thai businesses such as Thai Wacoal and SE-Education Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Revolution in pet care shows tech innovation has no limits

We are a nation of dog and cat lovers. A study from PDSA, the vet charity for pets in need, has estimated that there are 11.1 million dogs in the UK and 10.5 million cats. In November 2024, ... Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Interview: Bridgette McAdoo of Genesys on steering sustainability goals to success

How resolving to ‘leave society better than you found it’ can open up solid opportunities at the intersection of science-based initiatives and business objectives Continue Reading

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• Fleur Doidge

Paw Patrol: How AI and IoT are driving preventative pet care

With vet bills skyrocketing, could preventative pet care using advances in AI and IoT help pet parents understand their furry friends better? Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

AI Singapore taps Alibaba Cloud to power Sea-Lion model

The fourth iteration of the regional LLM leverages Alibaba’s Qwen foundation model to improve multilingual accuracy and performance on consumer-grade hardware Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Hacker for hire: A different approach to hiring talent

In this week’s edition of Computer Weekly, we take a closer look at the knotty tale of MI5’s numerous attempts to identify a BBC journalist’s sources by obtaining phone data, and whether this led to further surveillance of its targets. Elsewhere in the issue, the City of Pittsburgh’s chief data officer talks about the work he is doing to deliver better public services to citizens with the help of data. This week’s Buyer’s Guide features the third and final instalment in our series advising enterprises on how to get started on using agentic artificial intelligence (AI) – with a look at the concept of creating AI factories to scale deployments. Rounding out the issue is our look at why the cyber security market is facing something of a recruitment crisis, and how this is forcing organisations to approach hiring talent in new ways. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Interview: IBM on breaking hyperscaler lock-in

Big Blue’s general manager for Asia-Pacific Hans Dekkers talks up why APAC enterprises are rethinking their reliance on public cloud, the resurgence of the mainframe via LinuxOne, and how it used its own AI tools to cut internal costs Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

UAE’s e& enterprise drives growth with AI and sovereign cloud

Acting chief revenue officer Majd Coussa outlines how the digital transformation company is turning innovation into measurable business outcomes for 2025 Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

MWC25 Doha debut marks a new chapter for MENA mobile innovation

GSMA’s Jawad Jalal Abbassi outlines how Qatar’s first Mobile World Congress will accelerate digital transformation, 5G adoption and AI integration across the region Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

UK digital ID scheme cash will come from existing funds

UK Parliamentary committee hearing reveals there will be no permanent government chief digital officer going forward, and digital ID scheme will be funded by existing budgets Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Nvidia prepares for exponential growth in AI inference

The company, famous for its datacentre AI acceleration, is focused on delivering better performance per watt to fuel the AI boom Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Qualcomm and Humain launch AI engineering centre in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia strengthens its artificial intelligence ambitions under Vision 2030 with a new Qualcomm-powered datacentre hub, as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman highlights tech innovation during his US visit Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

Firstsource ditches labour arbitrage for AI-driven outcomes

The business process services firm argues that the days of simple labour arbitrage are gone as it pushes an ‘un-BPO’ strategy led by AI and automation Continue Reading

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• Stephen Withers

Government-backed coalition to end gazumping in property market

The government wants a digital platform that can address ‘inefficiencies’ causing stress for homeowners and inflicting huge costs to the economy Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Inside the Middle East tech ambition: How A2RL is shaping the future of AI-driven mobility

Driverless cars push the boundaries of artificial intelligence, real-time decision-making and data-driven mobility at Yas Marina Circuit Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

UAE to launch first space-to-ground quantum communication network

Technology Innovation Institute and Space42 unveil a collaboration at the Dubai Airshow to deliver the UAE’s first space-enabled quantum communication network, strengthening national cyber resilience and advancing sovereign leadership in next-generation secure infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

Viewing business through a sustainability lens

In this week’s edition of Computer Weekly, we take a closer look at reports of low workplace morale within the Police Digital Service, as its staff eagerly await the outcome of the long-promised Home Office’s policing reform whitepaper. Jérôme Goulard, the chief sustainability officer of Orange Business, talks us through the work he is doing to balance business objectives with IT sustainability within the organisation. This week’s buyer’s guide features the second instalment of three articles advising IT buyers on how to get started on using agentic artificial intelligence (AI) – and sets out how enterprises can use the technology to take their automation efforts to the next level. Rounding out the issue is our look at what is holding European startups back when it comes to leading the way in the field of quantum computing. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Groq commits up to $300m in Australia expansion

US chip startup Groq plans to invest up to $300m to provide Australian businesses with compute capacity for AI inferencing and help solve issues around data sovereignty for major users like Quantium Continue Reading

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• Stephen Withers

Technology innovation drives accountancy job changes

IT has often driven changes in bookkeeping. Now, joined-up data and conversational AI is helping accountants revisit a previous era Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

How Australian governments can advance AI innovation

To overcome AI adoption challenges, every government department must now develop a formal strategy that puts governance, trust and measurable value at its core Continue Reading

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• Dean Lacheca

Lenovo to power FIFA World Cup 2026

Lenovo will provide its consumer and enterprise technology capabilities to power the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which has been deemed the most technologically advanced tournament in the game’s history Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Two-thirds of finance firms use suppliers for AI agent development

Survey finds more banks and insurers are working with suppliers rather than going it alone when developing artificial intelligence agents Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Hungry for data: Inside Europol’s secretive AI programme

The EU’s law enforcement agency has been quietly amassing data to feed an ambitious but secretive artificial intelligence development programme that could have far-reaching privacy implications for people across the bloc Continue Reading

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• Apostolis Fotiadis
• Giacomo Zandonini
• Luděk Stavinoha

How Japanese banking giant MUFG is using AI

Japan’s largest bank aims to transform into an AI-native company by using agentic AI, changing how it handles data, and inking key partnerships with OpenAI and Sakana AI Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

National Highways to get more out of its data through single platform

Government-owned organisation National Highways will get more out of its data through extended working with IT service provider Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

New high-accuracy GPS aims to end navigation woes

Grab and its tech partners are trialling a system that promises lane-level accuracy, a first for ride-hailing in Southeast Asia Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Inside HP’s plan to build the Middle East’s next generation of tech creators

Through gaming labs, artificial intelligence mentorship and inclusive partnerships, HP is helping young people in the Middle East, especially women, turn digital skills into real-world careers Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

DBS enhances GenAI chatbot for business clients

The bank’s virtual assistant, DBS Joy, has been enhanced with generative AI capabilities to provide business customers with faster and better answers to their queries Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Government showcases UK quantum computing pledge

With £670m set aside, the government is keen to show how the funding is supporting quantum innovation Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Popular LLMs dangerously vulnerable to iterative attacks, says Cisco

Cisco researchers probed some of the most widely used public GenAI LLMs and found many of them were dangerously susceptible to so-called multi-turn cyber attacks producing undesirable outputs Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Industry calls for clarity on government digital ID plans

The digital identity industry asks UK government for transparency on its digital identity scheme and proposes a formal collaboration agreement Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Interview: Filip Nekvinda on balancing IT stability with digital ambition at Abdul Latif Jameel

The chief information and digital officer discusses the challenges of transformation, the power of data, and how Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is shaping the future of technology leadership Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

From ambition to action: How the Gulf is turning responsible AI into a global reality

The Middle East is rapidly advancing in artificial intelligence and digital transformation, driven by strong government strategies. Success in the region requires trust, cultural awareness and alignment with local regulations Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

SAP TechEd 2025: Make AI real, grind in data

SAP TechEd in Berlin put an accent on building agentic and generative AI systems to create real business outcomes, beyond what its executives say is excessive hype Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor

Bugcrowd brings Mayhem AI to bear on ethical hacking community

Bugcrowd acquires scaleup Mayhem Security to enhance the ingenuity of its human hackers with AI-backed software testing capabilities Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

From prototype to partner: The key to building trust in humanoids is thoughtful integration

Humanoids are moving from labs to industry, enhancing efficiency and working alongside humans, not replacing them. Ethical, socially beneficial integration is key to trust and adoption Continue Reading

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• Danilo Caporale

Ryt Bank taps agentic AI for conversational banking

Malaysia’s Ryt Bank is using its own LLM and agentic AI framework to allow customers to perform banking transactions in natural language, replacing traditional menus and buttons Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

UAE Sovereign Launchpad begins nationwide roll-out with support from e& and AWS

The cloud infrastructure platform aims to strengthen digital resilience and regulatory compliance across government and regulated sectors in the United Arab Emirates Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

Microsoft’s $15.2bn investment in the UAE: A strategic bet on AI, talent and trust

Microsoft’s decade-long investment in the United Arab Emirates underscores its commitment to building a robust artificial intelligence ecosystem, advancing digital infrastructure and fostering local talent through a strategic partnership with G42 Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

ADNOC, Masdar, XRG and Microsoft forge strategic alliance to power the future of AI and energy

Unveiled before Abu Dhabi’s flagship energy event ADNOC, the partnership aims to deploy AI across ADNOC’s operations and deliver sustainable infrastructure to power Microsoft’s global datacentre growth Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

Labour fleshes out R&D funding

Over the next five years, £85bn has been set aside by the government to fund research and development Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Alan Turing Institute refocuses on security following Peter Kyle intervention

A letter by the former secretary of state at DSIT, Peter Kyle, has led to a major transformation, with 78 projects taken off its books Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Banks’ AI cost-cutting benefits won’t last, will ‘erode’ profits

Banks are making significant cost savings through initial artificial intelligence implementations, but the technology will eventually hit their profits Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

AI chip challenger Groq eyes APAC expansion

Groq’s novel chip architecture that speeds up AI inferencing has attracted a fast-growing developer base as it plans its first datacentre in the Asia-Pacific region Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Canva to save 30,000 work hours with agentic AI

The graphic design giant is training hundreds of staff on a low-code AI platform and agentic AI tools that are set to save around 30,000 person-hours this year and generate financial returns Continue Reading

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• Stephen Withers

Interview: Inside Abu Dhabi’s fast-track formula for deep-tech startups

With its integrated model for research, innovation, and commercialisation, VentureOne’s CEO says the incubator is helping turn the UAE’s bold tech ambitions into globally competitive companies. Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

Cabinet Office pinches digital ID responsibility from GDS

Prime minister Keir Starmer announces Cabinet Office will take over responsibility for the government’s new digital identity scheme Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Singapore unveils efforts to govern agentic AI, prepare for post-quantum era

Guidelines and tools will help organisations in the city-state manage risks from AI agents and prepare for a future where quantum computers could break current encryption Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Podcast: SSD for high performance, but HDD suits ‘warm’ workloads

We talk to Axel Stoermann of drive maker Kioxia about the efficiencies and performance that flash storage can bring, but why hard disk drives are still a key choice in some use cases Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Computer Weekly

Container storage: Five key things you need to know

We look at container storage and backup, diving deep into how storage works in containers, container storage interface, container-native storage, and the management platforms storage suppliers offer Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Computer Weekly

Government to launch AI sandbox scheme

The proposed AI Growth Lab aims to cut red tape and allow companies to test artificial intelligence products in a safe environment Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

A feast for the sensors

In this week’s edition of Computer Weekly, we pay a visit to the Natural History Museum in London to hear about an urban biodiversity boosting project that combines cloud computing, AI and Raspberry Pi devices. We also hear from some senior executives from Pure Storage, speaking at its recent Accelerate event to discuss how artificial intelligence is shaking up enterprise storage requirements. With support for Windows 10 now officially discontinued, we explore the options for enterprises that need to manage devices they are yet to upgrade to Windows 11. And, finally, we take a look at what European companies can do to protect their data from overseas surveillance. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

From Whitehall to WhatsApp: The rise of conversational government

Chatbots and secure messaging are reshaping citizen access to public services, offering speed and simplicity, but raising questions of trust and inclusion Continue Reading

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• Dave Howell

EU regulation sharpens fear of Norwegian AI exodus

Norway’s government wants fast-track adoption of EU AI Act as pressure mounts for the EU to ease regulation on high-tech sectors Continue Reading

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• Mark Ballard

The Netherlands faces €12bn R&D investment gap as productivity stagnates

Dutch government unveils nine-point plan to meet European 3% GDP target after its competitiveness ranking plummeted Continue Reading

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• Kim Loohuis

HMRC rolls out Microsoft Copilot AI

HM Revenue and Customs has begun to roll out Microsoft 365 Copilot to its staff, with the aim of making productivity savings Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Gov.uk One Login live with digital Veteran Card

The digital version of the Veteran Card is the first government-issued document available in the Gov.uk One Login app, allowing veterans to use their smartphone to access discounts and services Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Why we should all be worried about the AI bubble

The phrase 'don't believe the hype' has never been more apt - there are growing warnings of an AI investment bubble that could affect everyone if it bursts Continue Reading

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• Emer Coleman

CW EMEA: Tech that buys time

The speed at which cyber crime evolves as criminals circumvent security is driving research and innovation in academia. The quality of deepfakes is improving, with artificial intelligence generating videos that are difficult to identify, and multiple tools are required to spot a fake. In this issue, we look at the Netherlands Forensic Institute and its research into the analysis of blood flow patterns in the human face, which deepfakes can’t imitate. Continue Reading

AI will create a better world, says Oracle’s Ellison

Oracle ramped up its plans to lead in all things AI on the opening day of its renamed customer event, AI World, with founder Larry Ellison emphasising AI’s transformative potential Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Thales: Trust in AI for critical systems needs to be engineered

Confidence in artificial intelligence capabilities that power critical systems must go beyond words and be built on a hybrid model that combines data with physics and logic to prove reliability, according to Thales’s chief scientist Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

UAE AI minister: ‘We’ll have 10,000 AI companies in five years’

Gulf state AI minister sets out plans to encourage artificial intelligence companies with certification and ranking based on AI competence and UAE presence at startup event in Dubai this week Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Computer Weekly

FairPrice deploys autonomous vehicles for supply chain operations

The supermarket giant has teamed up with tech firm Zelos to deploy a fleet of electric autonomous vehicles to bolster supply chain efficiency and cut carbon emissions Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

AI and big data: Driving the UAE’s smart transport revolution

From real-time passenger insights to predictive maintenance, the UAE is leveraging AI and advanced data platforms to transform mobility, enhance efficiency, and set a global benchmark in intelligent transport. Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

AI halves clinical trial approval times

Use of artificial intelligence to flag up potential issues with clinical trial applications means assessors can approve new treatments faster Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

GITEX: Dubai’s rise as a global technology hub

Gitex 2025 will take place from 13–17 October at the Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Harbour, welcoming more than 200,000 visitors and over 6,000 exhibitors from around the globe Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

Police facial recognition trials show little evidence of benefits

In-the-wild testing of police facial recognition systems has failed to generate clear evidence of the technology’s benefits, or to assess the full range of socio-technical impacts Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

SAP: AI is commoditising business applications

Business applications are at risk of being commoditised with artificial intelligence increasingly becoming the new interface that lets businesses execute tasks across different systems, according to a senior SAP leader Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Aston University partners Capgemini for AI centre of excellence

University works with IT services giant to open artificial intelligence centre of excellence in London campus Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Regional booster programme aims to drive UK tech growth

The government has launched a £1m programme with 14 projects aimed at supporting startups Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Interview: Wayne Barlow, head of terminal products, Bloomberg

Techie turned business leader Wayne Barlow heads up the development of Bloomberg’s customer-touching terminal software Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Over half of UK adults use mobile wallets

Cash accounted for less than 10% of payments in the UK in 2024, according to UK Finance figures Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

North Wales Police pilots hybrid quantum emergency response

A hybrid quantum solver accessed through D-Wave’s cloud has been used to halve police incident response times in Wales Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

System integrators to capture $43bn in enterprise services

While telcos focus on providing connectivity, system integrators are capturing a projected $43bn in enterprise services by embedding AI and cloud capabilities directly into industry-specific workflows Continue Reading

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• Edwin Lin

Bank of America builds GenAI assistant for instant answers for customers

Queries that would take an employee an hour to answer are completed almost instantaneously with the Bank of America’s generative AI assistant Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Infinidat doubles InfiniBox Hybrid array capacity

Enterprise array maker boosts capacity by two times to 33PB, promises high-density QLC flash drives in the fourth quarter, and adds native object storage that can be set up as customers configure volumes Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Computer Weekly

NHS App set to front-end online health service access

Additional functionality is being built into the NHS App to provide online appointments and access to healthcare professionals across England Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Interview: GitLab CTO on freeing developers for innovation with AI

Sabrina Farmer explains how GitLab’s platform for the software development lifecycle is using artificial intelligence to help eliminate developer toil and drive innovation Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Keir Starmer launches digital ID scheme, but does it stand a chance?

Amid an economic crisis, public scepticism and confusing messages, could the government’s digital identity programme fail before it even gets off the ground? Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Microsoft hides key data flow information in plain sight

Microsoft’s own documentation confirms that data hosted in its hyperscale cloud architecture routinely traverses the globe, but the tech giant is actively obfuscating this vital information from its UK law enforcement customers Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Government to introduce mandatory digital ID

Prime minister Keir Starmer says the scheme, which will be compulsory by the end of this parliament, will help crack down on illegal workers, as well as provide benefits to citizens Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Okta CEO: AI security and identity security are one and the same

At Oktane 2025 in Las Vegas, Okta CEO Todd McKinnon describes AI security and identity security as inseparable as he tees up a series of agentic security innovations Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Lenovo targets AI and hybrid cloud to drive APAC growth

The tech supplier’s infrastructure arm is tapping its partner ecosystem and as-a-service model to help the region’s enterprises move from AI experimentation to delivering tangible business outcomes Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Oktane 2025: Okta takes aim at agentic AI governance gap

Identity specialist Okta is laying the groundwork for a number of incoming announcements designed to help its customers get to grips with the challenge of securing non-human, agentic identities. Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Alibaba Cloud targets full-stack AI dominance

The Chinese cloud giant has unveiled the Qwen3-Max model, a suite of agent development tools and cloud infrastructure upgrades to position itself as a one-stop shop for AI development and deployment Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Salesforce shifts focus from AI models to agentic AI

Rather than being preoccupied with large language models, Salesforce is now focused on building AI agents, with an eye on achieving what it calls ‘enterprise general intelligence’ Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Can APAC telcos outmanoeuvre SIs and hyperscalers?

In the first of a four-part series on how telcos can stay relevant, we explore the power shift that could sideline the region’s telecoms leaders and the moves they can make to shore up their competitive edge Continue Reading

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• Edwin Lin

NUS supercomputer enters global Top500

Dubbed Hopper, the supercomputer can perform 25 quadrillion calculations per second and is already fast-tracking research in fields from biomedical engineering to clean energy applications Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

UK cyber action plan lays out path to resilience

A report produced for the government by academics at Imperial College London and the University of Bristol sets out nine recommendations to strengthen the UK’s cyber sector Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

How the UK can seize the robotics opportunity

The UK has world-leading capabilities in robotics and as the technology starts to go mainstream, it's vital we make the most of the opportunity – but further action and commitment from government is essential Continue Reading

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• Sue Daley, TechUK

Are AI agents a blessing or a curse for cyber security?

Agentic AI is touted as a helpful tool for managing tasks, and cyber criminals are already taking advantage. Should information security teams look to AI agents to keep up? Continue Reading

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• Danny Palmer

Techcombank wields data and AI to drive customer engagement

By unifying data on the Databricks platform, the Vietnam bank has built AI capabilities to deliver hyper-personalised offers to 15 million customers and expand its footprint beyond its traditional affluent base Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

UK government signs US partnership to deliver Europe’s largest AI factory

Some 120,000 GPUs are set to be deployed in the UK over the next 12 months, as the government says it’s laser-focused on attracting talent and startups Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Forrester Technology & Innovation Summit preview: Preparing for emerging tech

We speak to Forrester about how IT decision-makers should prepare for emerging technologies that have a short, mid or long-term ROI Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

School monitored

In this week’s edition of Computer Weekly, we hear about the toll the Post Office scandal is having on the mental health of those affected by it, and the chief digital and technology officer of jewellery brand Pandora opens up about its ongoing digital transformation. We also delve into the knotty topic of surveillance in schools, as education providers try to balance student safety with their right to privacy. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Arqit to support NCSC’s post-quantum cryptography pilot

Quantum specialist Arqit will provide specialised post-quantum migration planning services to organisations preparing to address the imminent risks to traditional cryptography Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Smart headset gives visually impaired a new way to ‘see’

Researchers at the National University of Singapore have created a wearable device that combines a camera with conversational AI powered by Meta’s Llama models to give sight to the visually impaired Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget