Internet technology
Internet technology has transformed businesses and public services, and as a result has also revolutionised the IT department. Web trends such as e-commerce, social media, Web 2.0 and cloud computing are essential elements of any successful IT strategy. We follow the latest developments and help IT managers choose the right products for their organisation.
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News
07 Jun 2024
European data chief prepares bid to get UK to join EU digital single market
Data initiative Gaia-X is trying to plug the UK into a planned digital European single market, as the EU seeks to extend the reach of vast and controversial data laws over global supply chains Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2023
Top 10 Benelux stories of 2023
The Benelux region is researching some of the latest digital technologies of the future with efforts to ensure the region keeps pace in quantum computing and artificial intelligence Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
20 Mar 2024
ServiceNow acquires 4Industry, EY Smart to boost smart industry
Digital workflow company announced its latest acquisitions of 4Industry and EY’s Smart Daily Management app to accelerate digital transformation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
19 Mar 2024
SuSE tightens bolts on container management portfolio
Whether you prefer to say Suse, SUSE or SuSE, the team at Gesellschaft für Software und Systementwicklung (Ed: surely that should GfSuS?) know a thing or two about open source enterprise software, ... Continue Reading
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News
18 Mar 2024
Deep fake AI services on Telegram pose risk for elections
Deep fake services advertised on Telegram and other platforms pose a risk to upcoming elections in Europe, Asia and the US Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Definition
15 Mar 2024
B2B (business to business)
B2B (business-to-business) is a type of commerce involving the exchange of products, services or information between businesses, rather than from business to consumer (B2C). Continue Reading
By- Cameron Hashemi-Pour, Site Editor
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News
15 Mar 2024
CityFibre lights up footprint expansion with Lit Fibre acquisition
UK’s leading independent fibre network provider enters agreement to acquire alternative fibre network operator and add up to third of a million premises to ready-for-service footprint Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Mar 2024
US authorities move a step closer to banning TikTok
Lawmakers in Washington DC have moved a step closer to enacting a broad national ban on controversial video app TikTok in the US, with global ramifications Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Mar 2024
SEA-ME-WE 4 doubles undersea capacity with optical link
Optical communications technology provider Ciena doubles capacity of undersea cable links covering South/Southeast Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe to 122Tbps Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Mar 2024
AWS launches Builder Studio in Melbourne
The Builder Studio will help customers and partners build prototype AI projects to validate and test their ideas before deployment Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2024
Hammerspace leverages smart metadata handling for AI/ML workloads
Software-defined storage maker separates metadata from files to provide view-from-anywhere file system visibility. It has now leveraged that for AI/ML workloads in Hyperscale NAS Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Blog Post
12 Mar 2024
Qwiet AI tunes in high-fidelity AI AppSec tooling
Coders code, obviously. But in fact (and as we know) as the law of thirds governs a lot of what happens on the command line. That ⅓ 33.3% law of thirds comes down to the fact that a third of ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
11 Mar 2024
What to expect from NTT Research's ‘Upgrade’ 2024
The Computer Weekly Developer Network team is off to San Francisco for Upgrade 2024, NTT Research’s Global Research & Innovation Summit, so what can we expect? Since the millennium, some ... Continue Reading
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News
11 Mar 2024
TechUK calls for next government to introduce ‘industrial strategy’ for AI
Trade group TechUK publishes blueprint calling for winner of next election to boost tech startups, digitise government services and accelerate technology R&D Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
08 Mar 2024
A taste 4 open source at Kubecon CloudNativeCon Europe 2024
As already previewed here, Kubecon CloudNativeCon Europe 2024 is staged in Paris on 19-22 March this year. The Computer Weekly Open Source Insider blog took an early virtual tour of four companies ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Mar 2024
Cloudinary developer lead: When (and when not) to use multi-modal LLMs for visual content
This is a guest post by Sanjay Sarathy, VP of developer experience and self-service at Cloudinary, an organisation which helps companies unleash the full potential of their media to create the most ... Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2024
UK altnets call for action after attacks on fibre infrastructure
UK altnets raise concerns after a series of attacks on telecoms networks, demanding DSIT and Ofcom take responsibility to review current rules, from sentencing to policing to industry compliance Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Mar 2024
BT to supply ultrafast broadband to UK primary schools under Project Gigabit
Communications provider wins £26m contract to connect more than 650 primary schools in hard-to-reach areas to gigabit broadband to enable children to access online resources and high-quality video streaming Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Mar 2024
Meta outage disrupts social media globally
Meta services, including Facebook, Instagram and Threads, have been downed in a brief service outage Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Mar 2024
Unexpected costs hit many as they move to cloud storage
A Wasabi survey of cloud storage customers finds more moving to the cloud, but they are experiencing busted budgets and unexpected fees, and expect big demands from artificial intelligence workloads Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
05 Mar 2024
Open Rights Group accuses LiveRamp of ‘unlawful’ data processing
Privacy campaigners at Open Rights Group have submitted formal complaints to UK and French data regulators about allegedly unlawful data processing by online advertising firm LiveRamp Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
05 Mar 2024
Keepit brings backup and restore to unprotected SaaS applications
SaaS backup specialist keeps data in its own cloud datacentres, protects cloud data across numerous platforms and aims to give customers the ability to rapidly add data sources Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
04 Mar 2024
STL, Nokia forge enterprise connectivity partnership
Optical and digital services company and comms tech provider to explore 5G use cases for enterprises, and offer enhanced networking and digital services in manufacturing, healthcare, retail, banking, critical infrastructure and rural broadband projects Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
04 Mar 2024
How AllSaints, L’Oreal and Deliveroo are using AI to improve CX
From fuelling chatbots and digital assistants, to helping with retail media targeting, retailers continue to announce ways artificial intelligence is helping them boost customer experiences online Continue Reading
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04 Mar 2024
Amazon lobbyists banned from European Parliament
Amazon lobbyists have had their access badges to the European Parliament revoked, following allegedly repeated refusals to engage with lawmakers on issues around working conditions and rights Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
04 Mar 2024
Rakuten completes 1 Tbps single wavelength end-to-end transmission trial
Japan-based mobile network operator and ICT services provider teams with comms tech company to claim 1 Tbps single wavelength transmission record for optical fibre communications Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
04 Mar 2024
Catchpoint aims to elevate Google Cloud resilience with 'Internet stack' APM
As we work more prevalently and prolifically on the web, the cloud, the edge and the virtualised abstracted world of ephemeral computing, we want to hear terms like robustness, an absence of ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 Mar 2024
Sysdig me Amadeus: Falco graduates to CNCF
Cloud security company Sysdig has made note of Falco now reaching graduated project status within the auspices Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF). Falco was initially developed by Sysdig in ... Continue Reading
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News
29 Feb 2024
Home Office GPS tagging of asylum seekers breaches data protection law
The Information Commissioner’s Office has issued an enforcement notice against the Home Office after finding its programme to tag asylum seekers with GPS monitors breaches data protection law Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Feb 2024
Police arrested journalists as part of surveillance operation to identify confidential sources
Three police forces took part in surveillance operations between 2011 and 2018 to identify sources that leaked information to journalists Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey, the Investigatory Powers Tribunal hears Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Feb 2024
Hycu uses AI to develop APIs for SaaS application backup
SaaS applications don’t usually come with built-in data protection, but Hycu plans to tackle that gap in the market with AI to generate the connectors needed to backup user data Continue Reading
By- Yann Serra, LeMagIT
- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Feature
27 Feb 2024
Virtualising urban environments and smart cities with digital twins
As cities increasingly try to integrate smart features and applications into their operations, digital twins will become powerful enablers in designing and developing smart cities Continue Reading
By- Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Feb 2024
Global telcos team up on large language models
Global Telco AI Alliance comprising telcos from Asia, Europe and the Middle East will form joint venture to build multilingual LLMs that are more attuned to telco domain Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
23 Feb 2024
CIO interview: Craig Donald, CIO, The Football Association
England men’s and women’s football teams have had a good few years – and like any successful organisation, they are supported by technology. We meet the IT chief behind football in England and Wales Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2024
EU sets sail with undersea connectivity drive in digital infrastructure initiative
European Commission announces digital connectivity package to advance development of integrated connectivity and collaborative computing infrastructures and shape future EU policy action Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Feb 2024
UK government breaks one million mark for gigabit broadband upgrades
Two more Project Gigabit contracts signed to connect a further 32,400 premises in rural UK and further support announced through £70m Future Telecoms programme and Very Hard to Reach Alpha Trials Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Feb 2024
London Grid for Learning enrols Community Fibre to connectivity curriculum
London-based charitable trust taps community broadband provider for backup connectivity in part of wider strategy to deliver ‘world-class’ digital infrastructure to children in London Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Feb 2024
Telefónica, Matsuko launch holographic meeting experience
Telco and spatial computing firm to unveil holographic conferencing service to help users gain more effective communication and emotional connection in meetings Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
20 Feb 2024
What to expect from Kubecon CloudNativeCon Europe 2024
The Computer Weekly Developer Network is off to KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe taking place 19-22 March, in Paris, France. With developers joined by IT team leaders and a proportion of C-suite ... Continue Reading
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E-Zine
20 Feb 2024
Flying into cloud – EasyJet’s journey out of the datacentre to AI
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how EasyJet fills an aircraft every 10 seconds while migrating to the cloud and introducing AI. There’s only 283 years to go until we have a diverse IT workforce – we find out why. And we examine how the UK anti-trust investigation into the cloud market could hit the big hyperscalers. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
19 Feb 2024
Nexfibre makes billion-pound broadband infrastructure investment
Next step in UK wholesale provider’s plan to deliver full-fibre gigabit network to 5 million premises by 2026 sees commitment to billion pound investment in broadband infrastructure across the course of 2024. Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Feb 2024
Vodafone looks to ease AR loads with HyperRealityHub
Telco unveils standalone solution powered by Qualcomm technology utilising fast, secure connectivity computing to be shared between a hub, extended reality glasses and across the cloud Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Feb 2024
Vonage unveils network API availability
Comms platform provider announces network API availability, and claims first-to-market developer registration service to simplify network API access and adoption Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
15 Feb 2024
NerdioCon day 2: New mindsets for AI & partner pump for virtual desktop business
Nerdio held its NerdioCon software engineering conference and expo this week in Punta Cana for in-person and virtual audiences. Registered attendees for this event included business owners, ... Continue Reading
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News
15 Feb 2024
Openreach unveils ‘turbo-charged’ full-fibre gigabit broadband offer
Nation’s leading broadband provider reacts with new speed tiers to ‘massive network traffic surge’ due to demand for high-definition streaming, online gaming, video conferencing and other bandwidth-intensive applications Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Feb 2024
UK government adds to autonomous vehicle funding
Members of the fifth connected vehicle technology development cohort given potential to receive funding from UK government to aid creation of services that could power self-driving vehicles Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
13 Feb 2024
NerdioCon day 1: Driving 'outside-in' feature innovation across virtual desktop estates
Nerdio held its NerdioCon software engineering conference and expo this week in Punta Cana for both in-person and for virtual audiences. Registered attendees for this event included business ... Continue Reading
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News
13 Feb 2024
B4RN brings gigabit fibre internet to Northern England
Specialist in advanced broadband to rural homes, small villages, farms and dispersed settlements inks deal with AI-native networking company to future-proof communities and deliver equal access to digital services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
13 Feb 2024
Intelligent defence – the role of data in the military
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the role of data in tying together military operations across ground, air, sea and cyber. Has SAP finally convinced customers to migrate to cloud ERP? We assess the trends. And we talk to the CIO helping to set up the UK’s fastest supercomputer. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
12 Feb 2024
Virgin Media O2 switches on 2Gbps broadband, symmetrical speed options
XGS-PON technology-based Gig2 becomes first residential 2Gbps service from UK provider to go live for sale, designed to help power future technologies from AI to immersive and cloud gaming Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Feb 2024
Average broadband use on pace to break terabyte barrier by 2030
Broadband consumption data shows record use of 641GB per subscriber in 2023, with leap to 1TB expected by end of decade Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Feb 2024
Executive alleged to be behind EncroChat encrypted phone network arrested
A businessman allegedly behind EncroChat, an encrypted phone network that was used by organised crime groups, has been extradited from the Dominican Republic to France Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Feb 2024
CityFibre wins five new Project Gigabit contracts
Leading UK independent full-fibre network provider gains added stake in UK government’s £5bn gigabit broadband programme, subsidising infrastructure roll-out to over 202,000 hard-to-reach homes and businesses across rural areas in UK’s southern counties and Midlands Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Feb 2024
Cisco taps Apple, Nvidia to achieve distance zero and propel collaboration in new workspace
Networking and IT tech and services firm reveals solutions and partnerships with leading CE and processor manufacturer to support business in the new world of world where workspaces are being reimagined Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Feb 2024
Dozens of surveillance companies are supplying spyware to governments, says Google
Google’s Threat Analysis Group has identified 40 companies involved in selling and supplying security exploits and spyware services to governments Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
06 Feb 2024
Resetting digital government
After years of trying to digitally transform the public sector, with varying degrees of success, could a change of government finally herald a new and better approach? Continue Reading
By- Jerry Fishenden, Philip Sinclair, Paul Waller
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News
05 Feb 2024
Gigabit drives UK local authority connectivity priorities for 2024
Research finds ultra-high speed broadband roll out remains top priority for local authority digital leaders, 5G continues to divide opinion, and apparent lack of focus on net-zero activities Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Feb 2024
BT sees strong fibre uptake in third quarter
Telco’s trading update for nine months to 31 December 2023 shows a quarter of revenue and EBITDA growth while upgrading customers to full-fibre broadband and 5G networks, staying on track to achieve financial outlook for full year Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
01 Feb 2024
Dynatrace threads OpenPipeline into analytics & automation platform
Dynatrace used its annual user convention in Las Vegas this week to launch OpenPipeline, a new core technology designed to provide a single pipeline to manage petabyte-scale data ingestion into ... Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2024
McArthurGlen gets tailor-made connectivity and security for fashion outlets
Critical network infrastructure provider teams with bespoke network services company to deliver reliable and secure connectivity for McArthurGlen’s nine retail sites across the UK Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
01 Feb 2024
Crew Clothing head of IT: ‘The projects don’t stop’
Crew Clothing parted ways with its senior leadership team in 2023, but there is a clear roadmap in place for technology transformation – and it doesn’t involve an ERP system Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2024
Dynatrace Perform 2024: Cloud-native tool consolidation via unified observability
Dynatrace Perform has grown. When a company has to move conference locations in order to accommodate a bigger number of attendees, it’s generally a sign of positive growth and expansion. Now very ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
31 Jan 2024
CloudBolt Lightning Strike 2024: Why automation has failed FinOps, so far
CloudBolt spent some serious time detailing its platform updates, product roadmap, future FinOps vision and wider strategy at its annual gathering of financially focused cloud practitioners this ... Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jan 2024
Retail’s Big Show: Reporting from the retail technology front line
What themes will we be seeing in the retail tech space over the next year according to the 2024 National Retail Federation’s Big Show? Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2024
Top metaverse investors and how to start investing
Would-be metaverse investors have many ways to get in on the action. Read our coverage of the metaverse's top investors, direct investing opportunities and investment risks. Continue Reading
By- Ashwin Krishnan, StandOutin90Sec
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Definition
30 Jan 2024
AgentGPT
AgentGPT is a generative artificial intelligence tool that enables users to create autonomous AI agents that can be delegated a range of tasks. Continue Reading
By- Cameron Hashemi-Pour, Site Editor
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News
30 Jan 2024
Sporting events drive 2023’s biggest daily spikes in European and US network traffic
Analysis from leading internet exchange operator reveals 23% rise in global data traffic in 2023 to 59 exabytes, showing clear seasonal impact of gaming and video conferencing Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
29 Jan 2024
French TV giant sticks with Dell NAS for channel upgrade
TF1 has the biggest market share in French TV, but plans for more. It has upgraded from Isilon to PowerScale scale-out NAS and saved 42% in energy costs, halving rackspace use Continue Reading
By- Yann Serra, LeMagIT
- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
29 Jan 2024
CityFibre hits £100m revenue milestone in 2023
Trading update shows UK’s largest independent fibre network reaps benefit from adding one million ready-for-service (RFS) homes in 2023, taking total RFS premises to over 3.2 million Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Jan 2024
Google Cloud teams up with Singapore government on AI initiatives
Over 100 generative AI use cases have been tested through the AI Trailblazers programme, among other initiatives to spur AI adoption and build AI talent in the city-state Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
26 Jan 2024
GenAI tools ‘could not exist’ if firms are made to pay copyright
AI firm Anthropic hits out at copyright lawsuit filed by music publishers, claiming the content ingested into its models falls under ‘fair use’ and that any licensing regime would be too complex and costly Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Feature
25 Jan 2024
Cloud is not always the answer: Five reasons why
We look at why the cloud is not always the best choice, including for reasons of cost, application suitability, management, data protection and the needs of the business Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2024
DE-CIX Dallas achieves peak traffic milestone of 1Tbps
Leading global internet exchange operator achieves new peak traffic record of more through surge due to live-streaming of sports events and the area’s population density and low latency links Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Jan 2024
Altnets, ISPA present telecoms procurement research
Key UK gigabit target in the balance as report suggests operators can ensure future commercial success built on robust network infrastructure by adopting procurement strategies that supplement in-house operational teams Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Jan 2024
Neos Networks enhances purchasing with API ordering and ‘quantum quoting’
Features added to Neos Networks customer provision tool aim to simplify the overall wholesale buying experience through increased personalisation and parity between portal and API purchasing Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Jan 2024
EXA bolsters transatlantic cable presence
Digital infrastructure platform launches new cable route and inks point of presence deal to bolster options in connecting Europe and North America, looking to enable businesses to traverse the digital landscape faster and more efficiently Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Tip
23 Jan 2024
How will the metaverse affect the future of work?
Virtual field trips to the Louvre for inspiration, accelerated learning, onboarding reimagined -- how will the metaverse change our working environments and when? It depends. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2024
Vocus rolls out 1.6 Tbps technology to light up Australia
Australian network services provider deploying coherent optical technology to meet growing demands for bandwidth and cut energy usage across the network’s long-haul and metro links from Brisbane to Perth Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Jan 2024
Chat control: Tech companies warn ministers over EU encryption plans
Tech companies have written to EU ministers to urge them to back the European Parliament, rather than the European Commission, over proposed regulations to police child abuse Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Jan 2024
ICO prompts confusion over police cloud legality
The UK data regulator has suggested that, despite major data protection concerns, it is likely to greenlight police cloud deployments because of an information-sharing agreement with the US government Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
19 Jan 2024
Telstra, Google, APTelecom to connect Pacific subsea cable system
Telstra partners with APTelecom and Google to deliver central Pacific Connect initiative to increase digital connectivity, delivering two new intra-Pacific cables Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Jan 2024
Telcom installs 10Gbps full-fibre for £400m Manchester office development
Businesses full-fibre and final mile wireless connectivity to deliver connected building solution to Manchester office spaces, allowing access to business internet of up to 10Gbps within 24 hours Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Definition
18 Jan 2024
Baidu
Baidu (百度) is a Chinese technology company. Its primary business is internet search in the China market. Baidu also provides other internet services and artificial intelligence (AI) development. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jan 2024
Tech firms: Investigatory Powers review will undermine privacy of UK citizens
Trade group TechUK argues in a briefing sent to the Home Office that proposed amendments to the Investigatory Powers Bill could have a far-reaching impact on privacy and security Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Feature
17 Jan 2024
Cloud-to-cloud backup: What it is and why you (probably) need it
Basic cloud data protection is just not enough. Several loopholes leave business data vulnerable and that means additional cloud-to-cloud backup should be seriously considered Continue Reading
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News
16 Jan 2024
Connexin, Toob advance altnet gigabit reach in UK
Further acceleration in the UK’s independent broadband industry sees Hampshire-based broadband provider invest £8m in full-fibre network roll-out, while Humberside-based digital provider launches business offer Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
16 Jan 2024
All eyes are on the Post Office scandal – at last
In this week’s Computer Weekly, 15 years since we first revealed the plight of subpostmasters, and four years since their High Court victory, the UK public and government are getting behind the victims, thanks to a TV dramatisation of the scandal. We look at government plans to quash convictions, and analyse the role of Horizon IT supplier Fujitsu in how the Post Office scandal developed. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
15 Jan 2024
Four-fifths of UK gains access to gigabit broadband
Drive by leading commercial players and Project Gigabit programme sees milestone for gigabit broadband in UK including access for almost a million premises in so-called hard-to-reach places Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Jan 2024
Russia hacked ex-MI6 chief’s emails – what they reveal is more Dad’s Army than deep state
A Russian hacking group that published emails of ex-MI6 chief Richard Dearlove claimed to have uncovered a conspiracy, but it was more Dad’s Army than the ‘deep state’, Computer Weekly and Byline Times reveal Continue Reading
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12 Jan 2024
UK government seeks public views on impacts of AI-generated porn
The government’s Pornography Review will look in part at the use of AI throughout the industry to generate sexually explicit content without people’s consent Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
10 Jan 2024
Davos 2024: AI-generated disinformation poses threat to elections, says World Economic Forum
Disinformation and misinformation are the top risks facing businesses, governments and the public over the next two years Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Jan 2024
CES 2024: Sony announces development of spatial content creation system
Sony is developing a device equipped with extended reality head-mounted display and controllers dedicated to interaction with 3D objects Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Jan 2024
SEC social media hack highlights value of MFA
The US SEC briefly appeared to approve new bitcoin trading rules after a social media account was targeted by troublemakers, proving the value of MFA once again Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Jan 2024
CES 2024: Siemens eyes up immersive tech, AI to enable industrial metaverse
Siemens seals partnerships to highlight transformative technology and introduces solution for immersive engineering that combines Sony head-mounted display with its Xcelerator software Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
10 Jan 2024
What to expect from Dynatrace Perform 2024
Keen to make sure we get back up to speed with everything that’s happening in Nevada this month, the Computer Weekly Developer Network is headed back to Las Vegas for Dynatrace Perform. The event ... Continue Reading
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News
09 Jan 2024
Neos Networks launches 10Gbps managed dedicated internet access
Infrastructure upgrade sees managed dedicated internet access service customers now able to access higher bandwidths, alongside active monitoring and management of devices and service Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Jan 2024
Datacentre operators form APAC industry group
The Asia-Pacific Data Centre Association will advocate for policies to drive the security and resiliency of datacentres and minimise environmental impact, among other goals Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
05 Jan 2024
Qualcomm claims new wave of mixed reality experiences with Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2
Samsung and Google announce support for addition to flagship mobile platform supporting 4.3K per eye resolution and 12 or more concurrent cameras to deliver immersive mixed reality and virtual reality experiences Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Jan 2024
LG finds higher gear with autonomous driving and infotainment
Latest collaboration between Korean CE giant and global mobility tech company combines in-vehicle infotainment capabilities with ADAS and AD technologies Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Jan 2024
Record-breaking 2023 for UK home broadband
Research from UK’s leading comms provider finds more broadband data used than ever before, as bumper traffic during Christmas and New Year contributes to the busiest days Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Jan 2024
Openreach claims connectivity landmark with Fair Isle full fibre
UK’s leading broadband provider furthers Scottish roll-out of gigabit connectivity with full fibre to the UK’s most geographically remote inhabited island, with funding from Scottish government’s R100 programme and UK government Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Dec 2023
Top 10 investigations and national security stories of 2023
From a secret campaign by right-wing Brexit supporters against science journal Nature to Investigatory Powers Act 2016 revisions that will make it easier for police and intelligence agencies to access databases on the population, here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 investigations and national security stories of 2023 Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly