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We can alleviate the expanding burden on the CISO

The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers the burdens and responsibilities that accompany the role of chief information security officer, and share guidance on how to navigate a challenging career path. Continue Reading

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• Sam Thornton, Bridewell

Unequal access: The digital divide in criminal justice

Access to expert digital forensic analysis is biased towards the prosecution, says criminal defence Continue Reading

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• Sophia Sheera

HDD metrics and why mean time to failure is not terribly useful

In this podcast, we talk to Rainer Kaese of Toshiba about hard drive metrics, why MTTF is less useful than annualised failure rate, and why big systems need to use enterprise drives Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Computer Weekly

Is digital ID worth the risk?

The UK government’s recently announced digital ID scheme aims to curb the prospect of work for illegal migrants, along with claiming benefits for UK citizens and legal residents. However, are the threats to our personal data worth the risk? Continue Reading

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• Peter Ray Allison

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

Computer says neigh

In this week’s edition of Computer Weekly, we take a deep dive into the data sovereignty discourse generated by the recent 14-hour Amazon Web Services outage. Also, Wayne Barlow, who heads up the development of Bloomberg’s customer-facing terminal software, opens up about the impact AI is having on the organisation; Gartner’s Timon Watson provides some timely advice to IT leaders looking to migrate from Windows 10 to Windows 11; and we take a look at what European companies can do to bolster their cyber security resilience. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

CISOs in court: Balancing cyber resilience and legal accountability

The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers the burdens and responsibilities that accompany the role of chief information security officer, and share guidance on how to navigate a challenging career path. Continue Reading

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• Aditya K Sood, Aryaka

Just weeks left until Companies House ID changes: how to prepare

Just over two weeks remain before Companies House starts enforcing new digital identity verification procedures for company directors, but there's still time to get ready. Continue Reading

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• Tim Barnett, Credas Technologies

Accounting experts call for public inquiry into Birmingham bankruptcy

As it reworks Oracle implementation, misleading numbers have led to an ‘ideological’ programme of cuts and asset sales at Birmingham City Council Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

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

How Zoom is approaching agentic AI

Zoom CTO Xuedong Huang explains how AI Companion 3.0’s agentic AI capabilities can help turn conversations into completed actions using long-term memory and deep reasoning Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Tape storage: Four key reasons why tape is key to storage strategy

We look at tape storage and examine its benefits in capacity, throughput, suitability for certain media types and workloads, as well as its cost and security advantages Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Computer Weekly

Cyber agencies co-sign Exchange Server security guide

US and allied cyber agencies team up to try to nudge users to pay more attention to securing Microsoft Exchange Server Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Ransomware resilience: It’s time to be ‘more Bruce Lee’

The growing threat of ransomware attacks requires cyber to evolve from a defensive posture to being increasingly proactive. Building threat intel can enable this, helping better predict, prioritise and prevent ransomware attacks. Continue Reading

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• Jason Steer, CISO, Recorded Future

OpenUK works with UKRI on open source guidance for public sector

Collaboration aims to boost awareness of open source initiatives, community development and the procurement process Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Yubico bolsters APAC presence, touts device subscriptions

Yubico is hiring local teams in Singapore and pitching its subscription service to help enterprises secure employee access to corporate networks and applications Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act promises to fill Meta’s coffers

The owner of Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram is spending billions on new datacentres for artificial intelligence Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Post Office scandal investigator warns public inquiry about Horizon defect at large for years

Forensic investigator who helped expose Horizon scandal described defect ‘sufficiently serious’ to inform public inquiry Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

US senators seek to prohibit minors from using AI chatbots

Two US senators have proposed legislation that would require AI chatbot companies to verify the ages of people using their chatbots, in attempt to limit their harmful effects on children Continue Reading

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• Adele Zeynep Walton

Microsoft CEO speaks of global cloud factory as Azure stalls

Alongside Microsoft's posted cloud revenue of $49bn was a configuration error that caused a global outage affecting many customers Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Rapid7: Cyber defences stuck in the 1980s as threats mount

The company’s chief product officer notes that many defence tactics are still stuck in the past, urging organisations to adopt AI-driven security platforms to improve threat detection and response Continue Reading

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• Stephen Withers

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

Scope of US state-level privacy laws expands rapidly in 2025

Nine state-level data protection laws have come into force in the US this year, and three more are slated for January 2026. Navigating this complex landscape is becoming a challenge Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Post Office Capture redress scheme ‘went down like lead balloon’ and is ‘discriminatory’

Subpostmasters frustrated after meeting with government minister on the announcement of compensation scheme for those who had problems with Post Office Capture Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Vintage rail freight system showcases 50-year-old innovation

A system from national rail operator British Rail in 1975 used distributed computing and a 400km data network to track freight Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Monday.com eyes ASEAN growth with Singapore hub

The work management specialist’s Collier Quay office will serve as its hub for Southeast Asia as it looks to build deeper relationships with a growing customer base Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Amazon links planned mass layoff to AI

E-commerce giant Amazon has cited artificial intelligence as a key driver of its decision to lay off thousands of its corporate employees Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics 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

Effective cyber sanctions require a joined-up approach, says Rusi

Calling out and sanctioning cyber threat actors can be an effective tool, but is not a universal panacea, and needs to be considered as part of a wider, strategic approach, say Rusi think tank analysts Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Pulling the plug: A way to halt a cyber attacker in your network?

Rumours of an organisation taking its systems offline during a cyber attack spurred conversation on the consequences of simply pulling the power, or internet access, to stop intruders. We consider the ethics and practicality Continue Reading

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• Dan Raywood

Government begins search for chief technology officer

The government is looking for a chief technology officer to take charge of delivering its vision for digital public services Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Cisco and Splunk plot multi-year data fabric journey

Company leaders talk up their vision for the Cisco Data Fabric that will allow enterprises to gain insights about their IT infrastructure and security posture from machine data wherever it resides, from the network edge to the cloud Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

LockBit 5.0 expands targeting amid ransomware escalation

The LockBit RaaS operation is back in action, with technical features and expanded targeting, and is contributing to a steadily growing number of ransomware attacks Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

A case for AI Qwerty

Techies love the 80:20 rule. Imagine there’s a bit of tech that would do the 20% of laborious tasks people have to do during their working day. Over the course of a 35-hour week, a 20% not working ... Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Why layered resilience is the only true safeguard for SMEs

Real resilience doesn’t come from last minute panic once the storm has hit, it comes from layering defences through education, prevention, cure and – most importantly – recovery. Continue Reading

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• Richard Abrams, Kick ICT

Post Office paid one law firm more for inquiry representation than cost of actual inquiry

Public inquiry into one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in UK history cost less to run than the Post Office paid one law firm for representation during the four-year process Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Windows 10: Microsoft Extended Support Upgrade programme explained

Gartner explains how IT leaders can manage their migration from Windows 10 to Windows 11 using the Microsoft ESU programme Continue Reading

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• Timon Watson

Building trustworthy technology: How AI and data can improve government

AI is reshaping government and public services. We should harness it to make government more efficient, fairer and more responsive Continue Reading

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• Resham Kotecha

UK ramps up ransomware fightback with supply chain security guide

Multinational guidance, developed by the UK and Singapore, is designed to help organisations reinforce their supply chain against ransomware attacks Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security 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

Government awards Post Office £2m contract to search for its own Capture records

Up to 1,500 claims expected from former users of the Post Office’s controversial Capture software 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

Capita rubbishes Public Accounts Committee report claims

The outsourcing giant has missed IT deadlines, stoking fears it won’t be ready to take over the civil service pension contract Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Bereaved families call for public inquiry over suicide forum

The Molly Rose Foundation and families bereaved by suicide claim Ofcom and government departments have not taken effective action to deal with a forum promoting suicide Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Amid CISA cuts, US state launches first VDP

Legislators in Annapolis, Maryland, have teamed up with Bugcrowd to launch a statewide vulnerability disclosure programme Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Ministry of Justice’s OpenAI deal paves way to sovereign AI

OpenAI has been busy signing deals with the UK government to bolster UK artificial intelligence. It’s now launching data residency for UK customers Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

The US government shutdown is a wake-up call for cyber self-reliance

As the US government shutdown heads towards a second month, could the disruption to cyber security programmes be the impetus end-users need to pull themselves up by their own bootstraps? Continue Reading

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• John Paul Cunningham, Silverfort Inc

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

Business leaders raise concerns over public cloud data sovereignty

The unpredictable geopolitical climate is having an impact on IT strategies, a report from Kyndryl has found Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

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

Jaguar Land Rover attack to cost UK £1.9bn, say cyber monitors

The UK's Cyber Monitoring Centre calculates the overall cost of the Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack will be almost two billion pounds Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

More openness on the cards for Apple and Google’s mobile platforms

Competition and Markets Authority will look closely at the openness of Google and Apple’s mobile platforms after designating both with strategic market status Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

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

Atos boss ‘utterly determined’ not to allow GenAI to pull up career drawbridge

AI is being used in all sectors of the economy and society, but adopters must ensure the next generation of professionals are not denied a first rung on the ladder because of it Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

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

Do government services need a rethink for AI and automation?

Evidence presented in a new Public Accounts Committee report covering smart public services delivery suggests a change in tack is needed Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

OpenInfra Summit Europe: Migrating off VMware

With Broadcom’s focus on VMware Cloud Foundation subscriptions, OpenStack is being positioned as the open source alternative Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

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

Startup law firm wants to ‘live and breathe technology’

Law firm will use artificial intelligence in its business from the word go, cutting the cost of managing large business contracts Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

New cyber resilience centre to help SMEs fend off cyber threats

Spearheaded by the Singapore Business Federation, the cyber resilience centre will equip SMEs in the city-state with cyber security capabilities to mitigate and recover from cyber attacks Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

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

France’s Atos eyes UK public sector with investment in secure UK infrastructure

French IT services supplier invests in highly secure and accredited UK-based infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

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

OpenInfra Summit Europe: Digital sovereignty in the face of political tension

Attendees at the OpenInfra Summit in Paris were shown why open source IT infrastructure provides supplier flexibility and digital sovereignty Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Microsoft admonished for role in facilitating Gaza genocide

Following credible allegations that Microsoft Azure was being used to facilitate mass surveillance and lethal force against Palestinians, which prompted the company to suspend services to the Israeli military unit responsible, human rights organisations are calling for further action Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

How APAC organisations can embrace hybrid cloud

As cost pressures, data sovereignty rules and the rise of AI reshape IT priorities, we look at what organisations across Asia-Pacific can do to adopt the hybrid infrastructure model that places each workload in its optimal environment Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

AI talent war sees UBS recruit leadership from JPMorgan

Research from Evident reveals US banks lead the way in AI adoption in the finance sector, with a talent war simmering Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

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

SAP ECC customers bet on composable ERP to avoid upgrading

Organisations running SAP ECC 6.0 are finding it hard to justify upgrading to the latest SAP S/4Hana cloud-based subscriptions Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Cloud computing's real-world environmental impact

As more companies amp up their reliance on cloud computing, they may overlook its environmental impact. Here's why that's a bad idea. Continue Reading

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• Mary K. Pratt

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

Pet insurers fuel AI take up in veterinary sector

Through tech startups, insurers are offering artificial intelligence-based veterinary services as part of pet insurance contracts Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Microsoft identifies boardroom cyber awareness as a top priority

Digital security report urges IT leaders to convince company boards that cyber security is a board-level problem Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

UK banks must be more like Big Tech to catch the US on AI, which comes with a high price

Evident research into artificial intelligence adoption in banking reveals US banks dominate when it comes to making AI work for the business Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Securing the AI era: Huawei’s cyber security strategy for the GCC

At Gitex 2025, Sultan Mahmood, chief security officer for Huawei Gulf North, outlined how the company supports GCC digital sovereignty, AI security, and enterprise cyber resilience Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

AI World: Oracle brings agents to bear on world of finance

Oracle AI World has seen a host of new introductions, among them agentic capabilities for customer finance teams Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

ICO fines Capita £14m after ransomware caused major data breach

Outsourcing giant hit with £14m fine over 2023 cyber attack, but costs could rise as legal actions continue Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Patch Tuesday: Windows 10 end of life pain for IT departments

Windows 10 is no longer supported, but that does not mean it is not impacted by the latest Patch Tuesday update Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Why the future of work is agentic

Organisations are starting to look at where artificial intelligence fits into business workflows Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Infor doubles down on APAC with cloud and AI

The enterprise software firm is targeting the region’s vast manufacturing sector by easing the move to the cloud and rolling out industry-specific AI agents, says CEO Kevin Samuelson Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

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

China responsible for rising cyber attacks, says NCSC

Ministers write to business leaders urging them to step up cyber security in wake of threats from ransomware and nation state-sponsored hackers Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

Infosys multiplies UK public sector revenue by 160 with £1.2bn NHS deal

Gone are the days of Indian IT suppliers being shunned in UK government contracts through job and security fears Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Value-based contracts: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast

We speak to Accenture partner, Prem Ananthakrishnan about the evolution of software licensing in the age of AI and agentic AI Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Shameless Fujitsu boss confident firm will be back in ‘good books’ in 18 months

Pressure is mounting on Fujitsu as its internal culture and lack of genuine regret over its part in the Post Office scandal are revealed by Computer Weekly Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

End of support

In this week’s edition of Computer Weekly, the Buyer’s Guide takes a deep dive into the issue of Microsoft ending support for Windows 10, in terms of what this means for enterprises running the flagship operating system. Additionally, we look at the evolving role that business intelligence technology is playing in the enterprise, as well as the challenges of “vibe coding”, whereby artificial intelligence is used to assist with software development tasks. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

UK police to upgrade illicit asset recovery system

A new system is being developed by the Police Digital Service and NEC Software Solutions to help manage the recovery of criminal assets, replacing 20-year-old legacy infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics 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

The importance of upgrading to the latest Windows operating system

Despite plans to make it the last major upgrade, Windows 10 was superseded by Windows 11, and now Microsoft support for Windows 10 has come to an end Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Beyond the refresh: Your cyber strategy must include AI PCs

Viewing a PC refresh as part of security strategy helps build a more resilient and productive enterprise and is an opportunity to move beyond tactical upgrades to adopt a security-first hardware strategy for the AI era. Continue Reading

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• Louise Quennell, Dell Technologies

What will happen now Google has been given ‘strategic market status’ by CMA?

The Competition and Markets Authority will now be looking at what needs to be in place to support internet search Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Warlock ransomware may be linked to Chinese state

The operators of Warlock ransomware who exploited a set of SharePoint Server vulnerabilities earlier this year likely have some kind of link to the Chinese government, researchers claim Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor