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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

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

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

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

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

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

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

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

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

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

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

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

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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• Dan McQuillan

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

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

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

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

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

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

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• Adam Stringer, PA Consulting

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

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

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

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

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

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• George Kailas, ProsperoAI

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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• Stephen Pritchard

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

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

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

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

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

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

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

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

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

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

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

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

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• Lord Chris Holmes, House of Lords

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

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

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

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• Sojung Lee

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

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

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

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

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

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

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

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

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

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

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

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

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

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• Mandy Andress, Elastic

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

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

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

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• Dale Vile, Freeform Dynamics

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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• Mark Ballard

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

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• Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management

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

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• Lord Chris Holmes, House of Lords

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

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

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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• Matthew Staff

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

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

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

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

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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• Eric St-Jean

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

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• Alexander S. Gillis, Technical Writer and Editor
• Cameron Hashemi-Pour, Former Site Editor
• Nick Barney, Technology Writer

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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• Katie Terrell Hanna

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

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

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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• Mark Ballard

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

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Foodora tests drone and robot deliveries in Sweden

Food delivery firm tests out drone and robot deliveries in Swedish capital Continue Reading

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• Gerard O'Dwyer

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

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

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

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

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

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

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

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

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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• Lis Evenstad

Top 10 financial services stories of 2024

Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 financial services stories of 2024 Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

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

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• Mary Branscombe, Computer Weekly

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

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Top 10 police technology stories of 2024

Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 police technology stories of 2024 Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Top 10 EMEA stories of 2024

Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 Europe, Middle East and Africa stories of 2024 Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

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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• Lis Evenstad

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

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

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

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• Martin Veitch

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

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• Alex Case

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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• Mark Samuels

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

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• Emma Gardiner, Regional Director UK North, Harvey Nash

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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• Lis Evenstad

Top 10 data and ethics stories of 2024

Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 data and ethics stories of 2024 Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

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

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

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

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• Diann Daniel, Executive Editor
• Jacob Roundy

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

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

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

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• Lord Chris Holmes, House of Lords

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

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• Mandy Andress, Elastic

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

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• Antony Adshead, Storage Editor

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

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

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

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

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

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• Elliott Wilkes, ACDS

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

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

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

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• Lord Chris Holmes, House of Lords

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

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Axon still in possession of Police Scotland encryption keys

Supplier’s possession of encryption keys for Police Scotland data sharing system opens potential for access and transfer of sensitive data without the knowledge or consent of the force Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Top 10 Kubernetes and storage stories of 2024

In this 2024 review, Computer Weekly looks at Kubernetes’ evolution from stateless application runtime to enterprise-ready environment for cloud-native with persistent storage and data protection Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Storage Editor

The future of CX is AI-powered and human-centric

AI is revolutionising customer experience, but companies must prioritise data quality and human oversight to deliver personalised services that builds loyalty and drives growth Continue Reading

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• Lianne Dehaye

2025-30: Geopolitical influence on cyber and the convergence of threat

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

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• Rob Dartnall, SecAlliance

Using AI to build stronger client relationships in 2025

On the Twelfth Day of AI, we explore the key benefits of Copilot, the potential risks, barriers to adoption, and strategies for ensuring successful implementation. Continue Reading

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• Josie Rickerd, ANS

What is a request for proposal (RFP)?

A request for proposal (RFP) is a document an organization uses when it's searching for a product or service to meet specific requirements. The organization posts an RFP to elicit formal bids from vendors. Continue Reading

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• Cameron Hashemi-Pour, Former Site Editor
• John Moore, Industry Editor

Driving government efficiency through better software and IT managment

How improving IT asset management in the public sector can help the UK government achieve efficiency goals without impacting services Continue Reading

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• Martin Thompson, ITAM Forum

Ofcom publishes Illegal Harms Codes of Practice

The codes of practice and guidance from Ofcom outline the steps online services providers can take to protect their users from illegal harms Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Latest list of AI in government decision-making published

The government wants to show it’s being transparent over the use of algorithms that directly impact citizens Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Top 10 end user computing stories of 2024

Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 end user stories of the year, overlooking the growth of new PC form factors and devices equipped with neural processing units for AI acceleration Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Digital Ethics Summit 2024: recognising AI’s socio-technical nature

At trade association TechUK’s eighth annual Digital Ethics Summit, public officials and industry figures and civil society groups met to discuss the ethical challenges associated with the proliferation of artificial intelligence tools globally and the direction of travel set for 2025 Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

VMware customers seek alternatives amid licensing changes

Research reveals that while most VMware customers are satisfied with their current software, they are exploring alternatives due to concerns over rising costs Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

UK government looks to rewrite copyright rules for AI training

Labour has begun a consultation looking at how creators of original content can be compensated for AI training that uses their work Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Government promises redress and justice to Post Office Capture system users

The government has officially recognised that users of the Post Office’s Capture software experienced shortfalls caused by the system’s errors Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Technology on the beat

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the future of technology in policing as the Home Office announces plans for a new IT organisation. We look at the security risks from employees using publicly available generative AI tools in the workplace. And we hear how Hyatt Hotels is creating a data culture across the organisation. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

How NCS is tackling the enterprise IT market

The technology service provider is counting on its government experience, global expert network and cyber security capabilities to penetrate the enterprise IT market Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Private vs public AI: Which should your business use in 2025?

On the Eleventh Day of AI, we explore the differences between private and public AI, the key benefits and downsides of private AI, future trends, and how to get started with a hybrid AI approach. Continue Reading

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• Chris Folkerd, ANS

Top 10 business applications stories of 2024

Business applications are now AI-enabled, but it is not easy to deploy these products successfully to improve business metrics Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Post Office ‘weaponised’ IT system in most ‘extensive and prolonged’ miscarriage

In closing, public inquiry counsel made clear that it’s not a computer system being investigated, but rather human beings Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Microsoft Copilot: A Year of Learning

If 2023 was the year when generative AI burst onto the scene, 2024 has been one of experimentation and reality-checking. And nowhere is this more evident than in how UK CIOs have been responding to ... Continue Reading

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• Dale Vile, Freeform Dynamics