IT management
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News
02 Apr 2024
Finnish industrial groups launch AI and robotics ventures
Industrial companies across a broad range of sectors in Finland are applying artificial intelligence to their operation Continue Reading
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News
11 Mar 2024
Vinnova launches National Digital Advancement project
Swedish state innovation initiative invests in a network of regional research and development centres Continue Reading
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News
18 Aug 2023
NatWest customer calls bank’s handling of breach of his data ‘disgusting’
A second NatWest customer has contacted Computer Weekly after finding out from a whistleblower that his sensitive personal data has been in her home for 14 years Continue Reading
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News
18 Aug 2023
MongoDB secures IRAP certification
MongoDB’s certification from Australia’s Information Security Registered Assessor Program will pave the way for federal government agencies to use its Atlas database service for protected workloads Continue Reading
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News
17 Aug 2023
Researchers demo fake airplane mode exploit that tricks iPhone users
Exploit chain that tricks a victim into believing their iOS device is offline in airplane mode when it is not could open the door to grave privacy concerns Continue Reading
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News
17 Aug 2023
NUHS taps LLM to boost productivity, patient care
Healthcare professionals at Singapore’s National University Health System can now summarise patient case notes and predict patient healthcare journeys using a large language model trained by a supercomputer Continue Reading
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News
17 Aug 2023
Top marks for graduates of CIISec vocational cyber course
132 young people who sat the UK’s first Extended Project Qualification in Cyber Security have received their results today Continue Reading
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News
17 Aug 2023
MP calls for review of computer evidence rule which led to subpostmasters being wrongly convicted
MP writes to minister in charge of courts requesting he looks at the controversial rules on the use of computer evidence in court Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Aug 2023
Terraform
HashiCorp Terraform is an infrastructure as code (IaC) software tool that allows DevOps teams to automate infrastructure provisioning using reusable, shareable, human-readable configuration files. Continue Reading
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News
16 Aug 2023
AI is the most hyped technology of 2023
Gartner's 2023 hype cycle puts generative AI at the peak of inflated expectations in its latest analysis of emerging tech trends Continue Reading
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News
16 Aug 2023
Accenture’s Brussels AI lab to focus on European public sector and health
Accenture will use its Brussels AI lab to test AI and generative AI's application in the European public sector Continue Reading
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News
16 Aug 2023
NCSC expands Cyber Incident Response service more widely
The NCSC has added a level to its CIR programme to enable more cyber attack victims to take advantage of the service, which offers access to assured incident response specialists Continue Reading
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News
16 Aug 2023
ITAM influence on cyber risk becoming a factor in credit ratings
Credit agency S&P Global Ratings warns that organisations that pay inadequate attention to IT asset management as a factor in their cyber risk management processes may find their creditworthiness takes a dive Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2023
London calling as Zoom opens hub heralding new era of modern work
Communications tech provider makes latest evolutionary step having gained reputation as breakthrough pandemic collaboration company, opening doors on hub in UK capital to support hybrid ways of working Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2023
Biometrics and surveillance camera commissioner resigns
Dual biometrics and surveillance camera watchdog will step down at the end of October 2023, noting that while he agreed to stay on until the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill received royal assent, continuing delays to its passage means he will not be able to effectively discharge his functions Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2023
Norfolk and Suffolk police hit by FoI-linked data breach
Latest UK police data breach relates to crime suspects, victims and witnesses across East Anglia, and comes just days after a similar incident at the Northern Irish service Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2023
Nutanix GPT-in-a-Box aims hyper-converged at AI/ML use cases
Nutanix targets a pre-configured bundle of AI/ML and GPT software with hyper-converged infrastructure and GPT to help organisations safely take advantage of learning networks Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2023
Bank of England core system experiences outage
The “beating heart” of the UK financial system stopped after a technical issue Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2023
Online safety message failing to get through to women
The security community could be doing a lot more to make its advice and guidance more accessible to women, according to a study Continue Reading
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15 Aug 2023
Interview: Richard Corbridge, CDIO, DWP
The Department for Work and Pensions’ CDIO talks about plans for artificial intelligence, data modernisation and how to complete a business plan in record time. Continue Reading
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Podcast
15 Aug 2023
Unconventional career: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
Cyber security expert Junade Ali, talks about his non-academic route to a PhD. He was recently elected as a fellow of the IET Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Aug 2023
Budget reallocation core to conquering IT cost crunch
This is a guest post by Pete Wilson, general manager for Asia-Pacific at Apptio, based in Sydney. We’ve started a new financial year with uncertainty among the only certainties in business. ... Continue Reading
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Definition
14 Aug 2023
rainmaker
A rainmaker is an individual who generates an unusually high amount of revenue for an organization by bringing new clients and new business to the company. Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2023
Managers need to assess jobs as AI evolves in workplace
Advances in AI will mean business leaders need to rethink how they organise and motivate their employees Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2023
NatWest offers compensation to customer affected by data breach exposed by whistleblower
NatWest bank has offered compensation to a former customer affected by a data breach alongside around 1,600 other former and current customers Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2023
US Cyber Board to probe cloud security after latest Exchange hack
CSRB review of cloud security comes in the wake of a major Chinese cyber attack on US government bodies orchestrated through Microsoft’s cloud services Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2023
Network Rail uses Google AI to assess trackside biodiversity
The rail network company has worked with London Zoo to monitor trackside bird and bat activity Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2023
CMA provisionally clears US healthcare giant’s purchase of GP IT supplier EMIS
US company UnitedHealth is looking to buy UK healthcare technology firm EMIS in a £1.2bn deal Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Aug 2023
Tips for improving software developer productivity
Developers tend to enjoy solving problems and coding, but only with the right tooling can they produce their best work Continue Reading
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News
12 Aug 2023
Datacentre management vulnerabilities leave public clouds at risk
At the annual DEF CON hacking convention, researchers from Trellix have disclosed multiple vulnerabilities in key datacentre products underpinning the world’s public cloud infrastructure Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Aug 2023
Why technology jobs are proving resilient
The clamour for technology professionals has become less frenetic in recent months but demand for IT skills remains high Continue Reading
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News
11 Aug 2023
Vote: Who should be the 2023 Most Influential Woman in UK Tech?
Each year, we ask our audience who should be named the most influential woman in UK technology. Tell us what you think – the deadline for voting is 7 September Continue Reading
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News
11 Aug 2023
Google Help workers claim layoffs are retaliation for unionising
More than 100 Google Help workers claim that Google and Accenture’s decision to layoff two-thirds of the team was done in retaliation for their attempts to form a union, while companies claim decision was made well in advance of unionisation attempt Continue Reading
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News
11 Aug 2023
IBM says all the building blocks for analogue AI are in place
Analogue electronics promises a more efficient way to train AI systems than computers that rely on zeros and ones Continue Reading
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News
11 Aug 2023
Biden administration bans investment in Chinese high tech
Executive Order prohibits investment firms from supporting Chinese firms specialising in AI, quantum and advanced semiconductors Continue Reading
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News
10 Aug 2023
DWP accounts highlight decline in outside IR35 workers in wake of department’s £87.9m tax bill
The Department for Work and Pensions has seen a marked decline in the number of outside IR35 contractors it engages since the department was hit with a £87.9m tax bill several years ago, its accounts show Continue Reading
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News
10 Aug 2023
Most Influential Women in UK Tech: Computer Weekly’s Hall of Fame
Computer Weekly’s Hall of Fame showcases the great women who have made a lifetime contribution to the technology sector Continue Reading
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News
10 Aug 2023
Implications of SAP Rise premium strategy
SAP dropped a bombshell during its second-quarter 2023 results call that will negatively impact those using S/4Hana on-premise or through a hosted service provider Continue Reading
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News
10 Aug 2023
Google speeds up security update frequency for Chrome
Changes to Google’s security update policy are supposed to help close the gap in which cyber criminals can exploit n-day vulnerabilities Continue Reading
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News
10 Aug 2023
MoD embarks on cloud-based push to digitise data protection request service
After previously finding itself on the receiving end of a reprimand from the UK data protection watchdog for taking too long to respond to subject access requests, the Ministry of Defence sets out how its turned the situation around with the help of cloud-based system eCase Continue Reading
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News
10 Aug 2023
A non-conventional career journey into IT security
GCSEs and A-levels are not the only route to higher education. We speak to an IT security expert who left school with no formal qualifications Continue Reading
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News
10 Aug 2023
PSNI investigating second breach after laptop stolen
Just hours after accidentally disclosing the personal details of 10,000 personnel, the Police Service of Northern Ireland has notified a second data breach after a police issue laptop and documents were stolen from a parked car Continue Reading
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News
10 Aug 2023
Cisco: Hybrid work needs to get better
Cisco’s head of collaboration and security talks up the state of hybrid work and calls for organisations to create magnets rather than mandates for workers to collaborate in the workplace Continue Reading
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News
09 Aug 2023
AI interview: Krystal Kauffman, lead organiser, Turkopticon
Remote Mechanical Turk workers are responsible for training artificial intelligence algorithms and completing other data-related business processes - we hear about the workplace issues they face Continue Reading
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News
09 Aug 2023
Microsoft addresses Office vulnerability attacked by Russian spooks in latest update
Microsoft has issued fixes for over 70 vulnerabilities in its August Patch Tuesday drop, including remedies for CVE-2023-36884, which was disclosed without a fix in July and has been the subject of Kremlin-backed cyber attacks Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Aug 2023
Huawei a big storage hitter despite international troubles
Huawei is a leading storage player with an enterprise product offer across file, block and object storage, and the cloud, despite controversy and trading difficulties Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Aug 2023
CTO interview: Gavin Rea, Gulf Bridge International
GBI ensures service continuity of submarine cable networks, which bring high-speed internet to the Gulf states, supporting the region’s ambitious plans to be one of the world’s leading poles for technological innovation Continue Reading
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News
09 Aug 2023
Northern Irish police expose staff data in botched FoI response
Human error is being blamed for the leak of personally identifiable information on all serving officers and civilian staff at the Police Service of Northern Ireland Continue Reading
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Definition
08 Aug 2023
carbon accounting
Carbon accounting is the process of calculating and tracking the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions both produced and removed from the biosphere by an organization. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
08 Aug 2023
CW EMEA: Aalto University – where ideas take off
In this issue of CW EMEA, we look at the startup scene in Finland. Helsinki’s status as a prominent tech breeding ground is well established, with an alumnus contingent that includes Rovio, Supercell, ICEYE and the world-renowned Slush event. Every startup needs a starting place, however, and for many Finnish innovators, their stories began at Aalto University. We also look at how the Gulf region is seeing some of the heaviest investments in the latest technology as countries diversify their economies to reduce reliance on oil. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Podcast
08 Aug 2023
Podcast: HDDs have a long life ahead in certain workloads
Spinning disk hard drives are far from dead, and with data volumes set to explode, there are use cases that suit them well. That’s the view of Rainer Kaese of Toshiba in this podcast Continue Reading
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News
08 Aug 2023
Most influential women in UK tech: The 2023 longlist
Hundreds of women have been nominated to be considered as this year’s Computer Weekly most influential woman in UK tech. Here is a list of all the women put forward in 2023 Continue Reading
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News
08 Aug 2023
UK voter data hacked in cyber attack on election watchdog
An unknown threat actor who attacked the UK’s Electoral Commission had access to data on millions of UK voters for over a year, the watchdog has revealed Continue Reading
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Definition
08 Aug 2023
GSA IT Schedule 70
GSA IT Schedule 70 is a long-term contract issued by the U.S. General Services Administration to IT hardware, software and services vendors. Continue Reading
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News
08 Aug 2023
Black Basta, Hive and Royal ransomware gangs may share real-world connection
At Black Hat USA, Sophos X-Ops researchers share data revealing potential connections between three active ransomware crews Continue Reading
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News
08 Aug 2023
Workplace monitoring needs worker consent, says select committee
Employers looking to monitor their employees through connected devices should only to so with the consent of those affected due to negative impacts such surveillance can have on work intensification and mental health Continue Reading
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News
08 Aug 2023
Many UK organisations considering ChatGPT bans on employee devices
More than 60% of organisations in the UK have either banned, or are considering banning, the use of generative AI tools on employee- or business-owned devices Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Aug 2023
Ethics as a process of reflection and deliberation
In the first of three essays, Marc Steen outlines a three-step process for how organisations can practically integrate ethics into their IT projects and how different ethical perspectives can inform tech development Continue Reading
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E-Zine
08 Aug 2023
How to improve developer productivity
In this week’s Computer Weekly, our latest buyer’s guide examines the developer experience and looks at how critical it can be for productivity. The tech sector still struggles with diversity and inclusion – we ask what’s standing in the way of ethnic minorities making it to the top. And Goldman Sachs’ CDO tells us how a ‘tech-nerd’ built a career in financial IT. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
07 Aug 2023
NHS trust suspends two governors as whistleblower email dispute continues
Governors at an NHS trust have been suspended after asking questions about emails used to bring a General Medical Council investigation against a whistleblower Continue Reading
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News
07 Aug 2023
Microsoft fixes Azure flaw that was subject of researcher criticism
Microsoft has confirmed a potentially-dangerous flaw in the Azure platform has now been fully fixed, and moved to reassure customers that despite criticism it is committed to responsible disclosure and timely fixes Continue Reading
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News
07 Aug 2023
HPE’s Alletra MP marries storage to cloud and software-defined choices
HPE’s Alletra was launched in April with an architecture that ties in with GreenLake consumption purchasing, SaaS configuration and addition of software-defined storage services Continue Reading
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Definition
07 Aug 2023
sustainability risk management (SRM)
Sustainability risk management (SRM) is a business strategy that aligns profit goals with a company's environmental, social and governance (ESG). Continue Reading
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News
07 Aug 2023
Rise in fraudsters spoofing the websites of leading UK banks
Despite safeguards to protect customers from scams, UK retail banks are still seeing high volumes of fake phishing websites exploiting their brands, and the problem seems to be increasing in scope and scale Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Aug 2023
How to boost developer productivity
A good software developer experience is something team leaders and project managers should strive for if they are to get the best out of their teams Continue Reading
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News
04 Aug 2023
SAP called out by German user group for Rise U-turn
German SAP user group Deutschsprachige SAP-Anwendergruppe calls on SAP for clarity around on-premise S/4Hana product enhancements Continue Reading
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News
04 Aug 2023
Log4Shell, ProxyShell still among most widely exploited flaws
Statistics released by the collective Five Eyes cyber agencies reveals insight into the most exploited vulnerabilities of 2022, and unsurprisingly there are some old ‘friends’ on the list Continue Reading
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News
04 Aug 2023
Biden’s SBOM mandate a ‘shot heard around the world’, report says
Two years and three months after Joe Biden mandated new standards in supply chain security, over 40% of UK respondents to a survey say they have implemented new SBOM policies in direct response Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Aug 2023
policy engine
A policy engine is a software component that allows an organization to create, monitor and enforce rules about how network resources and the organization's data can be accessed. Continue Reading
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News
03 Aug 2023
Scottish NHS trust ducks fine after staff shared patient data via WhatsApp
NHS Lanarkshire has been issued a formal reprimand by the ICO after staff members used WhatsApp to share patients’ personal data with one another Continue Reading
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News
03 Aug 2023
Plexal takes on new cohort for cyber security leadership scheme
Six more cyber security startup founders have been selected to take part in Plexal’s latest Cyber Runway Ignite programme, which is designed to help them develop their leadership skills Continue Reading
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Blog Post
03 Aug 2023
Getting the best out of software teams
While some organisations regard IT as purely an operational expense, those that have embarked on digitisation initiatives see software as a strategic asset.Those organisations further along on the ... Continue Reading
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News
03 Aug 2023
UK government recruits panel to focus on semiconductors
A panel of experts is being recruited as part of the government's national semiconductor strategy to ensure the UK’s chip sector can grow Continue Reading
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News
03 Aug 2023
Microsoft attacked over ‘grossly irresponsible’ security practice
The CEO of Tenable has launched a scathing attack on Microsoft, asserting that the organisation is deliberately keeping its Azure cloud customers in the dark about dangerous vulnerabilities and accusing it of a culture of ‘toxic obfuscation’ Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Aug 2023
Generative AI needs humans in the loop for widespread adoption
Put aside the hype about generative AI replacing jobs - for the technology to achieve its potential, humans will need to be involved and we can all benefit as a result Continue Reading
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News
03 Aug 2023
Hybrid quantum workflow offers potential for hydrogen fuel cell efficiency
BMW, Airbus and Quantinuum have collaborated on a project to simulate a reaction that could pave the way to more efficient hydrogen fuel cells Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Aug 2023
4 sustainability ideas for hybrid offices
Sustainability ideas for hybrid offices include examining heating and cooling practices and encouraging carpooling. Learn more ideas HR leaders can implement. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
02 Aug 2023
5 ways tech leaders can power environmental sustainability
As organizations prioritize environmental sustainability, technology leaders have the opportunity to help support success. Here are five steps that help. Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Aug 2023
The rise of Generative AI in software development
Paulo Rosado, founder and CEO of Outsystems discuss how AI is changing the work of software developers and how developers can prepare for it Continue Reading
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News
02 Aug 2023
Ivanti MDM users told to patch against two dangerous flaws
Users of Ivanti’s mobile device management platform have been warned to act now to patch two vulnerabilities that were chained by a threat actor in a series of cyber attacks on the Norwegian government Continue Reading
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News
02 Aug 2023
Wirral Council set to deploy Microsoft Fabric data platform
The platform, which is being developed in collaboration with Simpson Associates, will be used to aid decision-making and improve operations Continue Reading
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News
02 Aug 2023
Cubbit offers cut-price cloud with DS3 distributed storage
Cubbit’s DS3 offers cloud at up to 20% the cost of the main providers via on-premise software that builds a cloud with other users and targets unstructured data use cases such as backup Continue Reading
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News
02 Aug 2023
Improved rural connectivity could add £65bn to UK economy
Study from leading operator and economic consultancy points to potential massive economic boost to UK rural communities through increased digital connectivity and if long-standing obstacles are removed Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Aug 2023
Vigilance advised if using AI to make cyber decisions
The AI arms race is heating up, and the battle lines are being redrawn. Still, organisations should proceed cautiously and remain vigilant in scrutinising AI’s ability to ensure accurate, safe, and informed decision-making. Continue Reading
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News
01 Aug 2023
Vast Data Platform aims at storage everywhere for AI/ML workloads
Vast Data to offer storage with data lake and warehouse functionality built in natively, in anticipation of a huge surge in AI/ML workloads and a need for ever-larger data stores Continue Reading
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News
01 Aug 2023
UK government announces 5G Innovation Regions fund
Applications now open for £40m financing designed to unlock 5G benefits across the UK with aim of sparking local ‘digital revolutions’ and pioneer digital connectivity for residents and businesses Continue Reading
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E-Zine
01 Aug 2023
We’re doing AI all wrong
In this week’s Computer Weekly, AI is being imposed upon society from the top down and the socio-economic implications will cause problems – we talk to an expert who says there is a better way. We find out how hackers – the good kind – are turning to AI to make their work more effective. And we examine how generative AI will affect the datacentre. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Opinion
31 Jul 2023
IT Sustainability Think Tank: Preparing the enterprise for tightening green regulations
There is an ever-growing list of rules and regulations for enterprises to get their heads around when it comes to sustainability, but what can they do to keep on top of things? Continue Reading
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News
31 Jul 2023
G-Cloud 13 suppliers claim framework extension is making it ‘commercially unviable’ to sell through
Government procurement chiefs at the Crown Commercial Service are under fire for extending the life of the G-Cloud 13 framework and preventing suppliers from upping their prices as inflation bites Continue Reading
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Opinion
31 Jul 2023
AI has a place in cyber, but needs effective evaluation
Organisations that don’t leverage AI-based security solutions will find themselves more vulnerable than those that do., but cyber pros still need to ensure they can effectively evaluate AI-enhanced tech to ensure it meets their use case Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jul 2023
Chief data officer interview: Neema Raphael, Goldman Sachs
After two decades at Goldman Sachs, Neema Raphael tells Computer Weekly about his tech journey at one of the world’s biggest banks Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jul 2023
Gartner: Steps to improving test data management
Product teams face issues around poor practices in test data management and failure to comply with data regulations – we look at ways to address those issues Continue Reading
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News
28 Jul 2023
Lancaster Uni lends cyber support to nuclear decommissioning body
Lancaster University’s cyber team has joined with the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority to help support and protect its 300-year mission, while enhancing its own capabilities in the process Continue Reading
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Opinion
28 Jul 2023
IT Sustainability Think Tank: Recruitment and the regulatory landscape
There is an ever-growing list of rules and regulations for enterprises to get their heads around when it comes to sustainability, but what can they do to keep on top of things? Continue Reading
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News
28 Jul 2023
Risks of opening up AI
Meta has annouced that its Llama 2 large language model will be freely available under a community licence with certain restrictions Continue Reading
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News
28 Jul 2023
Scottish university hit by Rhysida ransomware gang
Data allegedly stolen from the University of Western Scotland has been put up for sale on the dark web by a ransomware gang going by the name Rhysida Continue Reading
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Opinion
28 Jul 2023
Does AI have a future in cyber security? Yes, but only if it works with humans
Do AI and ML hold the promise of helping cyber pros achieving the holy grail of operating quicker, cheaper, and with higher efficiency? We shouldn’t hold our breath, says Nominet’s Paul Lewis Continue Reading
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News
28 Jul 2023
ServiceNow Q2 2023: 23% year-on-year growth with GenAI to fore
ServiceNow has announced second-quarter 2023 revenue of $2.15bn, up 23% on the same quarter in 2022. The digital workflows automation supplier stressed GenAI developments and partnerships Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Jul 2023
Experts talk impact, challenges of AI and emerging tech
Companies must consider many risks as AI and other emerging technologies evolve at a rapid pace. In this interview excerpt, experts discuss the societal and environmental effects. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jul 2023
European Commission starts investigation into Microsoft Teams bundling
The commission will investigate if the bundling of Microsoft’s collaboration software with its office productivity suite breaks competition rules Continue Reading
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News
27 Jul 2023
HMRC hits back at contractor hiring ban claims after accounts reveal no outside IR35 workers
The government tax collection agency has once again been forced to deny it has banned the use of outside IR35 contractors following the publication of its latest set of accounts Continue Reading
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News
27 Jul 2023
Cyber criminals pivot away from ransomware encryption
Cyber breaches that saw data theft and extortion without an encryption or ransomware component account for more and more incidents, in a possible indication that ransomware gangs are changing up their business models Continue Reading