IT management
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News
16 May 2025
Mid-career professionals must learn to understand and use AI as GenAI tips balance
Whether in the finance, IT or legal sectors, artificial intelligence will change the way businesses operate and how their people work Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
16 May 2025
No workaround leads to more pain for VMware users
There are patches for the latest batch of security alerts from Broadcom, but VMware users on perpetual licences may not have access Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
16 Jan 2025
Biden signs new cyber order days before Trump inauguration
With days left in the White House, outgoing US president Joe Biden has signed a wide-ranging cyber security executive order with far-reaching implications Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Jan 2025
Fujitsu staff at HMRC to strike for two days over pay
More public image woes for Fujitsu as hundreds of staff to strike after colleagues at HMRC get significantly bigger pay rise Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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16 Jan 2025
Microsoft UAE power deal at centre of US plan for AI supremacy
Microsoft pens artificial intelligence energy deal with United Arab Emirates oil giant ADNOC. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
16 Jan 2025
CW EMEA: Discriminatory AI
In this quarter’s issue of CW EMEA, we feature four articles where politics and tech come together, including Amnesty International’s calls for Sweden’s social insurance agency to discontinue its discriminatory AI welfare system Continue Reading
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News
16 Jan 2025
Russia’s Star Blizzard pivots to WhatsApp in spear-phishing campaign
The Russian cyber spy operation known as Star Blizzard changed tactics after a takedown operation by Microsoft and the US authorities, turning to widely used messaging platform WhatsApp to try to ensnare its targets Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Jan 2025
NAO calls for ‘cross-government’ revamp of IT procurement to improve ‘big tech’ project outcomes
The National Audit Office has highlighted a series of shortcomings in the government’s approach to digital procurement Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
16 Jan 2025
Almost half of UK banks set to miss DORA deadline
A significant minority of financial services organisations in the UK will not be fully compliant with the EU’s DORA cyber and risk management regulation when it comes into force on 17 January Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Jan 2025
L’Oréal: Making AI worth it
No stranger to advanced technologies, the cosmetics firm is partnering with IBM on GenAI capabilities to support its sustainability goals Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
16 Jan 2025
Bank of England and New York counterpart exchange puts technology cooperation into 3D
A staff exchange between regulators will see US and UK financial technology experts cross the Atlantic Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
16 Jan 2025
Global IT spending to soar in 2025
S&P Global Ratings expects a 9% surge in global IT spending for 2025, fuelled by demand for AI and cloud technologies, despite potential trade headwinds and a slowing global economy Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
16 Jan 2025
Davos 2025: Digital supply chains at risk as world faces two years of turbulence
World Economic Forum urges digital business leaders to build the resilience of supply chains, improve cyber defences and develop contingency plans Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Jan 2025
Diversity in tech 2024: Collaboration is vital for DEI progress
At the 2024 Computer Weekly and Harvey Nash diversity in tech event, speakers and audience members alike made it clear that gaining true equity in the technology sector will continue to move at a snail’s pace without working together Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
15 Jan 2025
Government, Nesta and ODI issue £600k smart data challenge to technologists
Department for Business and Trade, Challenge Works and the Open Data Institute have issued a Smart Data Challenge to app developers and entrepreneurs with a total prize fund of £600,000 Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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News
15 Jan 2025
Cyber security dovetails with AI to lead 2025 corporate IT investment
Cyber security and GenAI top enterprise IT investment plans for 2025, whether singly or together, according to research from Enterprise Strategy Group Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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News
15 Jan 2025
Larger businesses spend, spend, spend on AI
Companies earning over $500m are spending 5% of their revenue on artificial intelligence initiatives Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
15 Jan 2025
Users protest, flee TikTok as clock ticks on US ban
As the US Supreme Court prepares to rule on the future of TikTok, rumours of a sale are swirling around Washington DC while panicked users make plans for an exodus Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Jan 2025
Biggest Patch Tuesday in years sees Microsoft address 159 vulnerabilities
The largest Patch Tuesday of the 2020s so far brings fixes for more than 150 CVEs ranging widely in their scope and severity – including eight zero-day flaws Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Jan 2025
UK’s female fintech leaders hit harder by investment collapse
UK fintechs led by women suffered disproportionately as a result of the fall in investment in the sector Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
15 Jan 2025
Backup technology explained: The fundamentals of enterprise backup
We look at backup and its role in enterprise data protection, including what to backup and how often, RPO and RTO, full and incremental, and if backups can be replaced by snapshots Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Opinion
15 Jan 2025
What they don’t tell you about cyber attacks – the emotional impact on staff
CIO Sean Green writes about his experience of the emotional impact of a cyber attack on IT staff Continue Reading
By- Sean Green
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News
15 Jan 2025
Davos 2025: Misinformation and disinformation are most pressing risks, says World Economic Forum
World leaders, business chiefs and civil society organisations will discuss the risks posed by misinformation, disinformation and artificial intelligence at the World Economic Forum Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Jan 2025
Cohesity CEO on Veritas integration and IPO plans
Cohesity CEO Sanjay Poonen shares his vision for integrating Veritas’ enterprise data protection business, uniting 12,000 customers, driving AI-powered innovation and building a public-ready company Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
14 Jan 2025
NBN boost: A$3bn to upgrade internet speeds for millions
The Australian government is investing A$3bn to upgrade Australia’s fibre-to-the-node network, bringing faster internet speeds to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
14 Jan 2025
CMA kicks off investigation into Google search engine dominance
The Competition and Markets Authority is using powers that came into force at the start of the year to assess Google’s reach Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
14 Jan 2025
Subpostmasters won’t get financial redress until mid-2027 at current rate of progress
Campaigning former subpostmaster warns that some members of the group that took the Post Office to court might not receive financial redress until mid-2027 Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
14 Jan 2025
Government funding to help businesses discover AI value
The government is betting the bank on the power of artificial intelligence to fix the public sector, mend roads and boost the UK economy Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
14 Jan 2025
Labour's AI Action Plan - a gift to the far right
Critical computing expert Dan McQuillan argues that, on top of the clear social and environmental harms associated with the technology, Labour's vapid fixation on AI-led growth in lieu of real change will further enable the far right. Instead, he proposes an alternative strategy of 'decomputing'. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
14 Jan 2025
Generating customer experience at NatWest Bank
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how NatWest Bank is using generative AI to enhance its customer experience. Our latest buyer’s guide examines the emerging regulatory compliance environment affecting IT leaders. And we learn how Toyota is turning to automation to improve its helpdesk support service for employees. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jan 2025
UK government plans to extend ransomware payment ban
A ban on ransomware payments by UK government departments will be extended to cover organisations such as local councils, schools and the NHS should new government proposals move forward Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Jan 2025
Metro mayors face similar digitisation challenges to banks, but lack their resources
UK regional leaders want to be independent of central government when it comes to digital transformation decision-making, but don’t fully understand what’s ahead Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
13 Jan 2025
Why we need better cyber regulation to protect the UK from disruption
The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers how security leaders should best navigate the multitude of new national and multinational regulations affecting their work, and ensure their organisations remain compliant and protected. Continue Reading
By- Adam Stringer, PA Consulting
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News
13 Jan 2025
CNI operators should ask these 12 questions of their OT suppliers
The NCSC, CISA and others have set out 12 cyber security considerations CNI organisations and other users of operational technology should incorporate into their buying processes to force their suppliers to do better Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Jan 2025
Experts say ‘something has to break’ before banks slow IT-driven cost-cutting measures
Banks will cut costs until something breaks and they are forced to scale back, according to industry experts Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
13 Jan 2025
AI is meant to free up time and yet somehow… It's stealing it
Realising the liberatory potential of artificial intelligence requires a culture shift that places people before profits and productivity Continue Reading
By- George Kailas, ProsperoAI
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Feature
13 Jan 2025
Third-party storage: Key storage supplier offers in big three clouds
We look at storage supplier offerings available in the big three public clouds, their pros and cons, and key use cases Continue Reading
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News
13 Jan 2025
Virgin Media O2 to begin 3G switch-off in April 2025
City of Durham to become first part of operator’s plan to focus on 4G and 5G, and deliver faster and more reliable connectivity for customers by moving away from legacy mobile Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
13 Jan 2025
Preparing for AI regulation: The EU AI Act
The EU AI Act builds on existing cyber security, privacy and data governance regulations such as GDPR Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
13 Jan 2025
Gramedia speeds up inventory checks with RFID
Indonesian bookstore giant has sped up inventory checks, minimised shrinkage and improved customer experience with RFID-powered checkout kiosks and exit gates Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
10 Jan 2025
US bank FNBO uses Pindrop to tackle voice fraud, deepfakes
Learn how First National Bank of Omaha in the US is enhancing customer authentication and verification in its contact centres, eliminating friction points and making life easier for its customer service teams, with Pindrop voice security technology Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Jan 2025
Mandiant: Latest Ivanti vulns exploited by Chinese cyber spooks
Threat actors are once again lining up to exploit vulnerabilities in the widely used Ivanti product suite, with an apparent link to Chinese espionage activity Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Jan 2025
UK Defence Committee urges MoD to embrace AI
Defence Committee outlines changes it thinks the Ministry of Defence should make to realise the battlefield advantages of artificial intelligence Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
10 Jan 2025
UK fintech investment drops by almost double global average
Global fintech investments fell 20% compared to 37% in the UK, according to latest Innovate Finance figures Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
10 Jan 2025
The Data Bill: Computer evidence and the burden of proof
Lords' debate on the government's new Data Bill has once again brought a focus on the law that supports the use of computer evidence in courts - and the need for urgent reform to avoid another Post Office scandal Continue Reading
By- Lord Chris Holmes, House of Lords
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News
09 Jan 2025
PC makers use CES to showcase AI PC efforts
A range of AMD, Intel and ARM-powered PCs with neural processing units are aiming to boost office productivity Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
09 Jan 2025
AI gold rush in Singapore needs more talent than tech
Singapore is investing heavily in AI, but its success hinges on equipping its workforce with the skills to effectively apply this technology. This means prioritising training, addressing ethical concerns and fostering a culture of AI literacy Continue Reading
By- Sojung Lee
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News
08 Jan 2025
AWS plants flag in Thailand with new cloud region
Amazon Web Services’ latest regional expansion brings its cloud services to Thailand, promising a $10bn boost to the nation's GDP and support for more than 11,000 jobs per year Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
08 Jan 2025
German court finds hacked EncroChat phone evidence inadmissible
The Berlin Regional Court has found that evidence obtained by a joint French and Dutch operation to hack the EncroChat encrypted mobile phone network is legally inadmissible, raising questions about its use in other European countries Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Jan 2025
Custom software and silicon set to define next-gen chips
The global chip supply crisis is not improving, but manufacturers are integrating new software and hardware techniques to stay ahead Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
08 Jan 2025
Post Office scandal-stained Fujitsu orders staff to cut costs amid widening UK losses
Japanese supplier reports a loss of £170m in the UK in its latest financial statement and orders UK staff to cut costs Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
08 Jan 2025
Indian public cloud market set to hit over $25bn by 2028
India’s public cloud services market is expected to surpass $25bn in the next three years, driven by digital transformation, generative AI and multicloud strategies Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
07 Jan 2025
Regional skills plan to boost UK cyber defences
Over 30 projects in England and Northern Ireland will receive a share of a £1.9m fund designed to enhance cyber security skills and protect small businesses Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
07 Jan 2025
Why CISOs should build stronger bonds with the legal function in 2025
The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers how security leaders should best navigate the multitude of new national and multinational regulations affecting their work, and ensure their organisations remain compliant and protected. Continue Reading
By- Mandy Andress, Elastic
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News
07 Jan 2025
Former subpostmasters invited to take part in Post Office Capture compensation scheme development
Government will look at a selection of cases where subpostmasters experienced unexplained losses while using the Post Office’s pre-Horizon accounting system Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Blog Post
07 Jan 2025
SAP customer unrest: How did we get here?
When I worked for JD Edwards, then SAP, back in the late 90's, I firmly believed that it was always good practice for customers to stay current with their ERP software. Like all good employees, I ... Continue Reading
By- Dale Vile, Freeform Dynamics
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News
07 Jan 2025
Saudi Arabia calls for humanitarian AI after tightening screws on rights protesters
Oppressive state wants global digital identity system at the heart of all AI, to make it trustworthy and prevent it being used for ‘unauthorised surveillance’ Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Jan 2025
Will Europe be the first region to enact regulation for green software?
There is currently no regulation in the world specific to the environmental impact of software, but Europe is expected to be the first region to enact regulation that enforces green software practices Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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Opinion
07 Jan 2025
The Data Bill: Considering datacentres' hunger for power
New legislation to govern the use of data needs to also consider the implications of all that data when it comes to powering the datacentres needed to store and process our growing demand for information Continue Reading
By- Lord Chris Holmes, House of Lords
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News
07 Jan 2025
How StarHub is tapping OpenShift in its cloud strategy
StarHub is harnessing Red Hat OpenShift to power its hybrid multi-cloud platform, balancing control over critical infrastructure with the scalability and flexibility of public cloud Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Feature
06 Jan 2025
Nordic innovators drive the evolution of engagement
Nothing is off limits for digitisation in the Nordic region, with startups applying their skills to even the most unexpected lifestyle and business challenges Continue Reading
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News
06 Jan 2025
How Toyota is transforming its digital employee experience
The traditional way of handling IT issues through helpdesk tickets generally delivers an unsatisfactory user experience – something Toyota is looking to rectify in its business this year Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
06 Jan 2025
Revised NHS App key to tackling waiting list
The updated app is being positioned as a streamlined approach for patients and NHS providers to communicate and book appointments Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Feature
03 Jan 2025
Key technical debt reduction strategies CTOs can use
Suboptimal software fixes cost time and money as well as strain departments throughout the organization. Here's how to develop software the right way. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Jan 2025
What is artificial intelligence (AI) governance?
Artificial intelligence governance is the legal framework for ensuring AI and machine learning technologies are researched and developed with the goal of helping humanity adopt and use these systems in ethical and responsible ways. Continue Reading
By- Alexander S. Gillis, Technical Writer and Editor
- Cameron Hashemi-Pour, Former Site Editor
- Nick Barney, Technology Writer
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Definition
03 Jan 2025
What is a CVO (chief visionary officer)?
The CVO (chief visionary officer) is a newer C-suite title where the holder is expected to have a broad and comprehensive knowledge of all matters related to the business of the organization, as well as the vision required to steer its course into the future. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jan 2025
US Treasury incident a clear warning on supply chain security in 2025
A cyber incident at the US Department of the Treasury – blamed on a Chinese state actor – raises fresh warnings about supply chain risk after it was found to have originated via vulnerabilities in a remote tech support product Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Jan 2025
Corporate cover-up behind world-beating cyber security record in Middle East
Report ranking Gulf corporations ahead of US and EU counterparts for cyber security has sparked debate about the region’s tendency for secrecy and state control Continue Reading
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03 Jan 2025
Post Office staff list 14 scandal-stained individuals who should have honours stripped
Staff of the Post Office and Royal Mail from the past and present have written to the Forfeiture Committee requesting honours to be stripped from 14 people with links to the Horizon scandal Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
02 Jan 2025
Foodora tests drone and robot deliveries in Sweden
Food delivery firm tests out drone and robot deliveries in Swedish capital Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
02 Jan 2025
Sir Alan Bates has ‘serious concerns’ over Post Office scandal compensation budget
Campaigning former subpostmaster welcomed ‘positive’ select committee report but voiced concern over inclusion of legal costs in compensation pot Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
02 Jan 2025
Government boosts Horizon R&D campaign
As part of its Plan for Change, Labour is ramping up efforts to get more UK businesses to apply for Horizon funding Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
31 Dec 2024
Top 10 surveillance, journalism and encryption stories of 2024
Revelations of covert and unlawful monitoring of journalists and their confidential sources by the Police Service of Northern Ireland and the Metropolitan Police attracted a huge amount of attention this year Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Dec 2024
Post Office scandal campaigners awarded OBEs in New Year Honours List
Former subpostmasters and campaigners Jo Hamilton, Lee Castleton, Seema Misra and Christopher Head honoured for their part in 20-year fight against the Post Office – along with former Computer Weekly reporter Rebecca Thomson Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
30 Dec 2024
Top 10 government IT stories of 2024
The past year has provided one of the biggest changes in government for 14 years, with Labour coming to power. With it, the new government has brought plenty of tech promises Continue Reading
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News
30 Dec 2024
Top 10 financial services stories of 2024
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 financial services stories of 2024 Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
27 Dec 2024
Navigating the practicalities of AI regulation and legislation
What CIOs need to know about the global patchwork of existing and upcoming laws governing AI – and what CIOs need to be doing about them Continue Reading
By- Mary Branscombe, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Dec 2024
Top 10 India stories of 2024
India embraced AI in 2024, developing its own large language models, boosting supercomputing capabilities and applying the technology across sectors from healthcare to governance Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
24 Dec 2024
Top 10 police technology stories of 2024
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 police technology stories of 2024 Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
24 Dec 2024
Top 10 EMEA stories of 2024
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 Europe, Middle East and Africa stories of 2024 Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
23 Dec 2024
Top 10 NHS IT stories of 2024
The past year has provided a marked change in the approach to technology in the National Health Service, which has struggled to cope under significant pressure. We look back at the stories that made the headlines in 2024 Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2024
Post Office creates CTO role to support ‘extensive and complex’ plans
Post Office bolsters its IT leadership team as it grapples with massive tech transformation with the nation looking on Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
20 Dec 2024
Interview: How Green Cargo’s IT switched tracks to logistics success
Green Cargo CIO Ingo Paas took a few turns to establish his company as a composable enterprise able to flex and react quickly Continue Reading
By- Martin Veitch
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Opinion
20 Dec 2024
Why Keir Starmer’s plan to rewire Whitehall needs an IT-rethink
The government likes large scale IT projects but the prime minster’s plans to rewire Whitehall call for smaller, faster more agile work Continue Reading
By- Alex Case
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News
20 Dec 2024
Interview: Wendy Redshaw, chief digital information officer, NatWest Retail Bank
The retail bank is moving at pace to introduce generative AI into key customer-facing services as part of a wider digital transformation across the organisation Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 Dec 2024
A jobseeker’s guide to using AI and what it means for employers
Artificial intelligence tools can give you an edge in finding the right job if you use them in the right way. In this short guide, we explain what AI means for job hunters and recruiters, and how to take advantage of the latest technology Continue Reading
By- Emma Gardiner, Regional Director UK North, Harvey Nash
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News
20 Dec 2024
Government introduces technology adoption review
Whitehall has launched a call for evidence on barriers to adopting new technologies in the UK, wanting to know what needs to change for the country to stay at the forefront of technology adoption Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2024
Top 10 data and ethics stories of 2024
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 data and ethics stories of 2024 Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
19 Dec 2024
Top 10 ASEAN stories of 2024
Southeast Asia’s 2024 tech landscape saw major companies embracing AI, shifts in open source and the emergence of local large language models to address the needs of a diverse region Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Feature
19 Dec 2024
Understand greenhouse gas emissions vs. carbon emissions
The terms 'greenhouse gas' and 'carbon' are often used interchangeably. Learn what the meaning of each is and how the two relate to climate change and global warming. Continue Reading
By- Diann Daniel, Executive Editor
- Jacob Roundy
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News
19 Dec 2024
LockBit ransomware gang teases February 2025 return
An individual associated with the LockBit ransomware gang has broken cover to tease details of a new phase of the cyber criminal operation's activity, which they claim is set to begin in February 2025 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 Dec 2024
Project Gigabit makes further gains in UK Midlands
Latest work in £5bn infrastructure scheme begins in Leicestershire and Warwickshire to connect rural areas to full-fibre broadband Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Dec 2024
Latest attempt to override UK’s outdated hacking law stalls
Amendments to the Data Bill that would have given the UK cyber industry a boost by updating restrictive elements of the Computer Misuse Act have failed to progress beyond a Lords committee Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
19 Dec 2024
The Data Bill: It’s time to cyber up
The Computer Misuse Act is outdated and needs reform - so it's disappointing to see the government decline an opportunity to update the legislation, says the peer who proposed amendments Continue Reading
By- Lord Chris Holmes, House of Lords
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Opinion
19 Dec 2024
Innovation, insight and influence: the CISO playbook for 2025 and beyond
From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s Continue Reading
By- Mandy Andress, Elastic
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Feature
19 Dec 2024
Top 10 AI and storage stories of 2024
In this 2024 review, we look at the impact of AI on data storage, what’s needed to support AI during training and inference, and storage suppliers’ responses to the rise of AI Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
18 Dec 2024
The Security Interviews: Martin Lee, Cisco Talos
Threat intel expert and author Martin Lee, EMEA technical lead for security research at Cisco Talos, joins Computer Weekly to mark the 35th anniversary of the first ever ransomware attack Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Dec 2024
Top 10 cyber security stories of 2024
Data breaches, data privacy and protection, and the thorny issue of open source security were all hot topics this year. Meanwhile, security companies frequently found themselves hitting the headlines, and not always for good reasons. Here are Computer Weekly's top 10 cyber security stories of 2024 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
18 Dec 2024
Look to the future: How the threat landscape may evolve next
From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s Continue Reading
By- Elliott Wilkes, ACDS
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News
18 Dec 2024
Post Office IT department fired and rehired ‘friends’ at ‘exorbitant’ rates, says former HR chief
The Post Office got rid of permanent roles, including IT, and rehired the holders on over double the pay Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
18 Dec 2024
Regulating automated decision-making in the Data (Use and Access) Bill
Government proposals around the use of automated decision-making through AI and algorithms require amendment or risk exposing people to a diminishing of their rights Continue Reading
By- Lord Chris Holmes, House of Lords
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News
18 Dec 2024
Top 10 cyber crime stories of 2024
From ransomware targeting the NHS to nation-state-backed intrusions, 2024 was another big year for cyber criminals and cyber spooks alike, but they didn't have it all their own way as the good guys fought back Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor