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Free guide to low-code & no-code platforms
Platforms that enable shadow IT are changing development roles and processes. Here's why it's time to embrace this new reality.
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Blog Post
03 Dec 2024
Dethawing the data lake, Amazon S3 managed Apache Iceberg Tables
Among the many news items that surfaced at AWS re: Invent this year were new features in Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) that make S3 the first cloud object store with fully-managed ... Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2024
Apple's BYOD practices draw fire in lawsuit
Apple's BYOD policies spark a fiery lawsuit, accusing the tech giant of turning employee personal devices into 'prison yards' that blur work-life boundaries and breach privacy. Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2024
AWS unveils new generative AI models
The Amazon Nova family of GenAI models boasts faster speeds and lower costs, and caters to needs from text and image generation to video creation and multimodal applications Continue Reading
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Video
03 Dec 2024
Spring Boot, Hibernate, JPA and MySQL
Ever use ChatGPT to create a web-based front end for a RESTful Spring Boot back end? This fun video tutorial on Spring, Hibernate and JPA is your opportunity. Continue Reading
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Video
03 Dec 2024
How to install Python on Windows
Want to jump into the world of AI, ML and data science? Your first step is to install Python and get familiar with the Python programming language. Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2024
Ransomware attacks on critical sectors ramped up in November
Supply chain software vendor Blue Yonder and energy management giant Schneider Electric SE experienced some of the most notable ransomware incidents in November. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Dec 2024
Understanding the impact of food safety recalls, regulation
Food safety regulations are key to protecting public health, ensuring safe consumption and maintaining consumer trust amid complex global food systems. Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2024
US updates telco security guidance after mass Chinese hack
Following the widespread Salt Typhoon hacks of US telecoms operators including AT&T and Verizon, CISA and partner agencies have launched refreshed security guidance for network engineers and defenders alike Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2024
AWS reimagines SageMaker as suite for data, analytics, AI
The service is now a unified platform featuring a data catalog, lakehouse and integrations with other AWS platforms. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Dec 2024
Understanding the impact of data center noise pollution
Data center noise pollution from generators and cooling systems disrupts nearby communities and affects health. Community concern raises demand to reduce noise levels. Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2024
Amazon S3 adds new capabilities for data lakes
The cloud object storage standard gains capabilities at re:Invent, including metadata generation and a managed table service. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Dec 2024
What is Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification?
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification is a series of technical certifications for senior networking professionals who design, build, implement, maintain and troubleshoot complex enterprise networking infrastructures. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Dec 2024
11 cloud migration benefits to know before making the move
The cloud's benefits are well established, but it's still useful to keep the biggest ones in mind before going through the trouble of moving on-premises systems to the cloud. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Dec 2024
7 video marketing challenges and how to overcome them
Video marketing can require special equipment and know-how. Yet, smartphones, AI and social media have made it more accessible to the average marketer. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Dec 2024
The purpose of route poisoning in networking
Route poisoning is an effective way of stopping routers from sending data packets across bad links and stop routing loops. This limits delays and creates a more stable network. Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2024
Australian utilities explore potential of AI
Australia’s utilities sector is exploring and implementing AI to enhance grid stability, manage rooftop solar and prepare for the influx of electric vehicles Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Dec 2024
What is artificial intelligence as a service (AIaaS)?
Artificial intelligence as a service (AIaaS) is a cloud-based service that enables organizations to access artificial intelligence (AI) through a third-party offering. Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Dec 2024
All businesses want for Christmas is a clear definition of AI
On the second of the 12 Days of AI, we look at the importance of truly understanding what AI is to enable true organisational transformation. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Dec 2024
What is a diode?
A diode is a specialized electronic component, specifically a two-terminal semiconductor device, with two electrodes called the anode and the cathode. Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2024
New legislation aims to strengthen healthcare cybersecurity
The Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2024 aims to strengthen healthcare cybersecurity and improve coordination between HHS and CISA. Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2024
F1 heightens fan experiences with the power of Salesforce
Learn how the technical teams behind Formula One are using Salesforce’s tools to enhance fan activation and engagement at 24 races across the world, and how they are bringing AI into play with Agentforce capabilities Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2024
Westcon-Comstor adds Juniper Networks to AWS Marketplace options
Distributor continues to widen the services it can offer via the cloud giant’s platform Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Dec 2024
AI readiness: What is it, and is your business ready?
Artificial intelligence (AI) readiness encompasses all the elements, processes and steps needed to prepare an organization to implement AI systems. Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2024
Microsoft hit with £1bn UK legal claim over ‘anti-competitive’ cloud licensing tactics
A legal claim, valued at more than £1bn, has been filed with the UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal regarding Microsoft’s controversial cloud licensing tactics Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2024
Google makes video model Veo available on Vertex AI
It's unclear how well the tech giant's generative AI imaging system will compete against Adobe's. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Dec 2024
How to determine when to use reserved IP addresses
Network admins choose IP address configuration based on management requirements. Each address type has a specific role, but reserved IP addresses are best in certain situations. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Dec 2024
How to monitor network traffic in 7 steps
Effective network monitoring is an ongoing process that requires the right tool set to gain visibility into infrastructure service quality. These steps can help network teams fine-tune network monitoring strategies. Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2024
Arista simplifies switching to its campus network
Arista says companies can switch to its campus network while holding on to legacy stacked switches. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Dec 2024
Block vs. file vs. object storage: Differences explained
Object storage has surged in popularity, but block and file still have clearly defined uses. Access, metadata and performance are among admins' key considerations. Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2024
SysGroup shows transformation progress in H1
Managed service player shares first-half numbers that show it is changing the business without having too much of an adverse impact on revenues Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2024
Nordic states launch ambitious AI centre regional plan
Nordic states to increase cooperation on artificial intelligence to help region close gap on global leaders Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Dec 2024
AIOps and storage management: What it is and who provides it
We look at AI-powered tools to manage storage and data protection that can help to detect infrastructure issues and help to optimise performance and even cloud costs Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2024
Channel moves: Who’s gone where?
Moves in the past week at logicalis, Evolve, Rapid7, MirrorWeb and Board Intelligence Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2024
Cornwall-based charity launches diverse career programme
Community focused not-for-profit Tech Cornwall has developed a skills programme to help people from diverse backgrounds move into tech careers Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Dec 2024
The future is inclusive: How technology can democratise access to opportunity
IT leaders need to play their part in using technology to create a more inclusive future for businesses - the benefits for all will be significant Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2024
Automation already making a difference for MSPs
The focus is all on artificial intelligence, but managed service providers can already take advantage of existing tools Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2024
VMware ‘shock’ spawned lock-in rebellion, says NetApp
NetApp makes predictions for 2025 that include lower tolerance for lock-in due to VMware changes, a shift to DRaaS, AI disillusionment and big spending on energy infrastructure Continue Reading
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03 Dec 2024
Five reasons why – and when – cloud storage is the answer
We look at when cloud storage can be the best choice, with considerations that include performance, scalability and agility, cost, management simplicity, and security and resilience Continue Reading
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03 Dec 2024
Stage is set for legal battles over Big Tech dominance
Having lost its case to drop a £7bn collective claim, Google is facing increased legal scrutiny on a number of fronts over its potentially anti-competitive business practices. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
03 Dec 2024
Curing cancer with computers
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we go behind the scenes at the Francis Crick Institute to find out how data science and AI support its groundbreaking medical research. As courts on both sides of the Atlantic target Google, we analyse the legal threats for Big Tech. And our latest buyer’s guide examines cloud and object storage. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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03 Dec 2024
Interview: James Fleming, CIO, Francis Crick Institute
Francis Crick Institute CIO James Fleming explains how the world-leading research institute is turning to data science and artificial intelligence to achieve its groundbreaking goals. Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2024
Welcome to Informa TechTarget - the publisher of Computer Weekly
Computer Weekly is now part of a larger publishing company, Informa TechTarget, bringing significant benefits for our readers worldwide Continue Reading
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Blog Post
03 Dec 2024
WildFly vs. JBoss EAP: What's the difference?
What's the difference between WildFly and JBoss EAP? That answer is 'not much.' But there are a few differentiating factors in the WildFly vs. JBoss debate you should be aware of. Continue Reading
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News
02 Dec 2024
AWS doubles down on ASEAN with cloud and AI investments
The cloud giant is fuelling growth in Southeast Asia with new infrastructure, skills development programmes and a focus on generative AI, empowering startups and enterprises alike Continue Reading
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News
02 Dec 2024
APAC businesses face cyber onslaught
The Asia-Pacific region is a cyber security hotspot, enduring significantly more cyber attacks than the global average, with AI-powered threats and skills shortages exacerbating the problem Continue Reading
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News
02 Dec 2024
NCSC boss calls for ‘sustained vigilance’ in an aggressive world
NCSC CEO Richard Horne is to echo wider warnings about the growing number and severity of cyber threats facing the UK as he launches the security body’s eighth annual report Continue Reading
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News
02 Dec 2024
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger out; board searches for new CEO
Gelsinger's turnaround plans -- including layoffs, restructuring and foundries -- weren't enough to pull the company out of trouble. Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Dec 2024
CISOs will face growing challenges in 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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Tip
02 Dec 2024
Webhook vs. API: Which mechanism is better?
Moving data in one direction? Choose a webhook. Need applications to communicate with each other? Use an API. But first, compare both methods in function, cost, security and more. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Dec 2024
Breaking down New York's hospital cybersecurity regulations
New York's hospital cybersecurity regulations include 72-hour incident reporting and other requirements to bolster cybersecurity programs in the state's general hospitals. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Dec 2024
How to pitch to VCs: 5 questions a tech startup must answer
Tech startups pitching investors for funding must quickly and convincingly present their business case. Prepare your answers to these five questions and you'll nail that meeting. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Dec 2024
How AI-driven data curation could advance precision medicine
The data curation requirements for successful precision medicine initiatives present hurdles for healthcare stakeholders. Can AI help alleviate that burden? Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Dec 2024
8 best practices for a bulletproof IAM strategy
IAM systems help to enable secure access to applications and resources. But to benefit from IAM -- and avoid a security failure -- teams must be ready to meet the challenges. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Dec 2024
How Meharry teamed up with Oracle for health equity data
The Oracle partnership mostly centers on better health IT interoperability, which Meharry said will fuel health equity data access. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Dec 2024
AWS re: Invent 2024 - MongoDB charts wider MAAP
MongoDB used its appearance at AWS re: Invent 2024 to tell us that a new cohort of organisations has joined the MongoDB AI Applications Program (MAAP) ecosystem. Now joining MAAP are Capgemini, ... Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Dec 2024
Anticipating the healthcare reach of GLP-1 receptor agonists
Thought leaders at the 2024 WMIF discussed how cost, drug shortages, compounding pharmacies and insurance coverage for GLP-1 receptor agonists will impact the future landscape. Continue Reading
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News
02 Dec 2024
EHR documentation of SDOH rising among family physicians
While structured EHR documentation of SDOH is on the rise, future efforts are needed to understand how often structured data elements are mapped to consensus-based standards. Continue Reading
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News
02 Dec 2024
Intel confirms CEO Pat Gelsinger has left the company
Several months after Gelsinger went public with plans for mass lay-offs at Intel, he has departed the company and left the board Continue Reading
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News
02 Dec 2024
Dutch chip strategy balances talent and infrastructure in €2.5bn investment
Project Beethoven aims to create complete semiconductor ecosystem through coordinated education and infrastructure investment Continue Reading
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News
02 Dec 2024
User group chair recommends long-term SAP Rise strategy
Independent UK and Ireland SAP User Group chair describes upgrade as a marathon, not a sprint, but says SAP Rise is also inevitable Continue Reading
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News
02 Dec 2024
AWS launches automated service for incident response
AWS Security Incident Response, which launched ahead of the re:Invent 2024 conference this week, can automatically triage and remediate events detected in Amazon GuardDuty. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Dec 2024
What is multimodal AI? Full guide
Multimodal AI is artificial intelligence that combines multiple types, or modes, of data to create more accurate determinations, draw insightful conclusions or make more precise predictions about real-world problems. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Dec 2024
What's next for APIs? 4 API trends for 2025 and beyond
As businesses navigate tightening budgets and resources, the API marketplace will continue to play a vital role in integrating services, applications and cloud environments. Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Dec 2024
Unwrapping the benefits of AI for marketing
In the first of a new series of articles, the 12 Days of AI, we explore how AI is being used in marketing, the benefits and key use cases, as well as concerns and how marketers can best take advantage of AI Continue Reading
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News
02 Dec 2024
Couchbase unveils suite of services for developing AI
The new services include access to LLMs and unstructured data transformation aimed at enabling customers to build AI tools. Continue Reading
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News
02 Dec 2024
UK economy could see £600m boost through digital IDs for businesses
Government-backed organisation kicks off initiative to widen use of digital identities, in an effort to streamline financial services and cut hundreds of millions of pounds of economic crime Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Dec 2024
Cloud experts share predictions for AWS re:Invent 2024
It's that time of year again: AWS re:Invent! Read on to learn what our cloud experts predict will be announced at this year's conference. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Dec 2024
What is transformational leadership?
Transformational leadership is a leadership style that focuses on inspiring and motivating employees to innovate and find new ways to drive the organization's success. Continue Reading
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News
02 Dec 2024
Bin lorries drive Scotland’s largest mobile network study
Study in Glasgow region to gather data about throughput speed, signal strength, network generation and frequency band from the UK’s four mobile operators while people’s bins are being emptied Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Dec 2024
A preview of the AWS re:Invent 2024 agenda
With AWS re:Invent 2024 offering in-person and virtual options this year, attendees can choose from a range of interactive session types. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Dec 2024
Best practices for rightsizing EC2 instances
EC2 instances that are improperly sized drain money and restrict performance on workloads. Learn how rightsizing EC2 instances can optimize costs with these best practices. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Dec 2024
What is the digital divide?
The digital divide is the gap between demographics and regions that have access to modern information and communications technology (ICT) and those with no or restricted access. Continue Reading
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News
02 Dec 2024
Interview: The importance of building a data foundation
We speak to Terren Peterson, Capital One’s vice-president of engineering, about how data pipelines and platforms are essential for AI success Continue Reading
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News
02 Dec 2024
UK broadband digital divide persists
Study reveals that despite acceleration in pace of full-fibre access throughout the UK, broadband digital divide still exists, especially in “less attractive” areas Continue Reading
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News
02 Dec 2024
AWS signs multi-year deal with GenAI platform provider to decarbonise its datacentres
Amazon Web Services has signed a multi-year deal with Orbital Materials that will draw on GenAI skills to develop technologies that could decarbonise its datacentres Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Dec 2024
What is big data analytics?
Big data analytics is the process of examining big data to uncover information -- such as hidden patterns, correlations, market trends and customer preferences -- that can help organizations make informed business decisions. Continue Reading
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News
02 Dec 2024
Editor's Note: Expansion means broader expert coverage for you
Starting today, the new Informa TechTarget will double editorial coverage, broaden topics covered, deliver deeper expert insights to tech content consumers. Continue Reading
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News
01 Dec 2024
AWS adds to Amazon Q in Connect, AI IVR, chat credit card
AWS drops a big re:Invent update for Amazon Connect, including basic marketing functionality from the contact center side of CX. Continue Reading
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News
01 Dec 2024
How SkyLab is democratising hybrid cloud management
SkyLab is challenging the cloud status quo with its orchestration platform, which allows telcos and enterprises to seamlessly manage workloads across multiple cloud providers Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 Dec 2024
Benefits of lambda expressions in Java make the move to a newer JDK worthwhile
Developers continue to be impressed by the list of benefits lambda expressions in Java bring to their development cycles. Here we look at why Java developers love lambdas. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Dec 2024
Computer Weekly Buyer's Guide features list 2025
Here is our 2025 schedule of up-and-coming in-depth articles that will cover carefully selected topics to help IT leaders select the right technology for their organisation Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Nov 2024
Automated patch management: A proactive way to stay ahead of threats
Timely patch management should be crucial in any organisation, but too often it goes by the wayside. Automating the process may offer a path forward for hard-pressed cyber defenders Continue Reading
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News
29 Nov 2024
Second Merseyside hospital hit by cyber attack
Hot on the heels of a major cyber attack at a nearby NHS trust, one of Europe’s biggest and busiest children’s hospitals is reportedly scrambling to deal with ransomware gang Continue Reading
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News
29 Nov 2024
AWS adds Crayon to European distribution ranks
Cloud giant makes its second distribution appointment in a matter of days as it bolsters its ability to reach partners Continue Reading
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Podcast
29 Nov 2024
Podcast: Areal density, AI design and the 50TB hard drive
We talk to Seagate about hard disk drives, the use of artificial intelligence to design them with higher areal density, more terabytes per platter, and capacities up to 50TB, especially with HAMR recording Continue Reading
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News
29 Nov 2024
Swedish authorities urged to discontinue AI welfare system
Amnesty International is calling on Sweden’s social insurance agency to immediately discontinue its machine learning-based welfare system, following an investigation by Lighthouse Reports and Svenska Dagbladet that found it to be discriminatory Continue Reading
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News
29 Nov 2024
Atos readies ‘adaptive and intimate’ Invictus Games IT service
IT services company will ship 50 of its staff from Europe to Canada to work onsite at the tournament in February 2025 Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Nov 2024
Cloud data lakes: Where do they fit and what are their benefits?
We look at cloud data lakes, what they are, where they fit in the data management lifecycle, their benefits and the key providers in the hyperscaler clouds Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Nov 2024
Could generative AI help to fill the skills gap in engineering?
The role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in society continue to be hotly debated as the tools promise to revolutionise our lives, but how will they affect the engineering sector? Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Nov 2024
Case study: Manchester Airports Group using AWS to revamp its data strategy
Manchester Airports Group is using AWS technology to improve passenger experience through a revamp of its data strategy, as set out by the organisation's chief digital officer, Ryan Cant Continue Reading
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News
28 Nov 2024
Eseye looks to Sateliot to ‘revolutionise’ global IoT
Global IoT connectivity provider looks to the skies to expand and enhance internet of things reach, going beyond the current cellular offer Continue Reading
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News
28 Nov 2024
Avanade sounds alarm over mid-market approach to AI
Viewing the technology as an opportunity to cut staff and reduce costs is not the right approach, the channel player has warned Continue Reading
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News
28 Nov 2024
Westcon-Comstor appointed European partner by AWS
Distributor continues to build on its relationship with the cloud giant with an opportunity to support the vendor across the UK and mainland Europe Continue Reading
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News
28 Nov 2024
Farmers tap IoT and AI to increase chicken health and egg yield
Innovate UK grant funds project that uses sensor technology to improve the health and welfare of laying hens while increasing productivity, efficiency and industry resilience Continue Reading
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Opinion
28 Nov 2024
Artificial intelligence can save UK public services – fact or fiction?
Sean Green asks whether artificial intelligence can save the UK public sector Continue Reading
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News
28 Nov 2024
UK space agency issues funding call to improve hard-to-reach connectivity
Government plans programme to back improved connectivity to support education, research, tourism, conservation, local businesses and healthcare in so-called hard-to-reach places Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Nov 2024
LGE looks to mean business with tech pivot
Refusing to rest on its laurels as a giant in consumer electronics, LGE unveils plan to take accumulated wealth of knowledge to the business sector. We look at how and why this pivot is taking place and where it will drive the company Continue Reading
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News
28 Nov 2024
5G and LTE drive global cellular IoT connections past four billion mark
Study finds growth of 5G IoT, particularly in automotive connectivity and fixed wireless access, transforming connectivity landscape by providing low-latency, high-speed networks to previously underserved regions Continue Reading
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News
28 Nov 2024
Orange Business upgrades Live GenAI network offering
European network and digital integrator unveils range of plug-and-play GenAI services for businesses Continue Reading
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News
28 Nov 2024
Fujitsu’s charity boss made redundant while Post Office scandal victims await support
At a time when it could give something back to Post Office Horizon victims persecuted as a result of its faulty software, Fujitsu makes UK charity boss redundant Continue Reading