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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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Tip
08 Mar 2024
How to create a local admin account with Microsoft Intune
Local admin accounts can cause problems for Windows administrators due to their lack of oversight and privileged account status. Learn how IT can manage these accounts with Intune. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Mar 2024
Top 6 soft skills in IT that cloud teams need
Soft skills play a bigger part in successful cloud deployments than you might think. Technical skills are obviously essential in IT, but a company must hire well-rounded employees. Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2024
Customers signal supplier green credentials a priority
Being able to flex a solid sustainability position is being seen by a growing number of users as an essential Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Mar 2024
New-collar jobs explained: Everything you need to know
Individuals are reshaping their preparation for roles, moving beyond the four-year college degree. New-collar jobs prioritize skills, unlocking opportunities for overlooked talent. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Mar 2024
The Change Healthcare attack: Explaining how it happened
Change Healthcare was hit with a ransomware attack from BlackCat/ALPHV after its systems were disrupted. Keep reading to learn more about this attack and how others are affected. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Mar 2024
Google Pixel Watch 2
The perfect smartwatch is a good dream to work towards and the Google Pixel Watch 2 is probably a step towards that Nirvana, it’s certainly a leap forward in terms of some of the functionality ... Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2024
OSS leaders detail commitments to bolster software security
CISA has announced a number of actions to help secure the global open source ecosystem, as leading package repositories including the Python and Rust foundations advance their own initiatives Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Mar 2024
GenAI risks, rewards arise for DevOps and platform engineers
From chatbots that alleviate pressure on IT help desks to full-fledged LLMOps, DevOps and platform teams are at the forefront of enterprise generative AI adoption. Continue Reading
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Definition
08 Mar 2024
Google App Engine
Google App Engine (GAE) is a platform-as-a-service (PaaS) product that enables web app developers and enterprises to build, deploy and host scalable, high-performance applications in Google's fully managed cloud environment without having to worry about infrastructure provisioning or management. Continue Reading
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Definition
08 Mar 2024
electronic protected health information (ePHI)
Electronic protected health information (ePHI) is protected health information that is produced, saved, transferred or received in an electronic form. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Mar 2024
13 AI conferences to attend in 2024
Stay up to date on the latest trends in AI, and further your understanding of the technology, by attending one of these industry events either in person or virtually. Continue Reading
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Definition
08 Mar 2024
IT service delivery
IT service delivery is the way a corporation provides users access to IT services, such as applications, data storage and other business resources. IT service delivery covers design, development, deployment, operation and retirement. Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2024
UK government reconfirms satellite programme
2024 Budget sees continued approval for connectivity funding in plan to expand space-based broadband and 5G coverage for remote areas Continue Reading
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08 Mar 2024
IWD: Work to be done on equal pay and representation
International Women’s Day is an opportunity to highlight the progress made and the steps still needed to improve diversity Continue Reading
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08 Mar 2024
Ethernovia accelerates chip drive for software-defined vehicles
Silicon Valley-based startup announces sampling of scalable family of automotive PHY transceivers for software-defined vehicle applications aiming to meet rising bandwidth demands and deliver safety functionality Continue Reading
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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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Opinion
08 Mar 2024
How to address third-party risk to ensure business resiliency
Identifying third-party risks, determining risk controls and treating third-parties as allies are some of the ways to address the risks associated with third-party transactions and business engagements Continue Reading
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Definition
08 Mar 2024
Betterworks
Betterworks is performance management software that helps workforces and organizations to improve manager effectiveness and employee performance, strengthening manager-employee relationships. Continue Reading
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Definition
08 Mar 2024
digital twin
A digital twin is a virtual representation of a real-world entity or process. Continue Reading
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Answer
07 Mar 2024
How can AI help cloud storage security?
AI can improve cloud storage security through such uses as encryption, storage management and anomaly detection, but admins must consider risks as well. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Mar 2024
Understanding code linting techniques and tools
Linting is an important preliminary step in the debugging process. Learn how fixing simple errors early on makes code easier to work with and improves coding practices. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Mar 2024
How AI is transforming project management
As the project management field increasingly embraces AI-powered software, the benefits can help organizations thrive -- but only if the risks are properly considered too. Continue Reading
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Podcast
07 Mar 2024
Risk & Repeat: Alphv/BlackCat's chaotic exit (scam)
This podcast episode discusses the possible exit scam of ransomware-as-a-service gang Alphv/BlackCat, as well as the chaotic months the gang had leading up to its closure. Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2024
DMA targets big tech platforms, furthers EU's data strategy
The EU's Digital Markets Act forces big tech companies to open their platforms to third parties and make data more accessible. Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2024
Microsoft whistleblower, OpenAI, the NYT, and ethical AI
The vendor has filed a memorandum to dismiss some of the arguments The New York Times made in its copyright lawsuit. However, it now faces criticism from its own software engineer. Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2024
Ripple effect from Broadcom-VMware buy spreads to vSAN
Broadcom claims changes to VMware's licensing model will offer increased flexibility, but storage competitors say it's a red flag and encourage customers to move on. Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2024
Former Google engineer charged with stealing AI trade secrets
Linwei Ding, a Chinese national, allegedly evaded Google's data loss prevention systems and stole confidential information to start his own China-based AI company. Continue Reading
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Definition
07 Mar 2024
data exploration
Data exploration is the first step in data analysis involving the use of data visualization tools and statistical techniques to uncover data set characteristics and initial patterns. Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2024
PSNI chief denies ‘industrial’ use of surveillance powers against journalists
PSNI chief constable Jon Boutcher has agreed to provide a report on police surveillance of journalists and lawyers to Northern Ireland’s policing watchdog Continue Reading
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Definition
07 Mar 2024
storage security
Storage security is the group of parameters and settings that make storage resources available to authorized users and trusted networks and unavailable to other entities. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Mar 2024
5-step IaaS security checklist for cloud customers
Get expert advice on patching, data encryption, and identity and access management responsibilities in this enterprise IaaS security checklist. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Mar 2024
Is the metaverse dead? Here's what happened and what's next
What happened to the metaverse? It's still here, even if the term no longer generates much enthusiasm, and finding useful applications across industries. Continue Reading
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Definition
07 Mar 2024
data retention policy
In business settings, data retention is a concept that encompasses all processes for storing and preserving data, as well as the specific time periods and policies businesses enforce that determine how and for how long data should be retained. Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2024
CCS U-turns on G-Cloud 14 insurance requirements after supplier backlash
The government procurement agency has reversed previous plans for a £20m increase in insurance cover that threatened to deter smaller suppliers from bidding for cloud computing contracts Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2024
Cloud complexity a challenge for the channel to solve
Research has shown that users are struggling to keep on top of their infrastructure and will look to partners to help Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2024
Government insists it is acting ‘responsibly’ on military AI
The government has responded to calls from a Lords committee that it must “proceed with caution” when it comes to autonomous weapons and military artificial intelligence, arguing that caution is already embedded throughout its approach Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Mar 2024
Using microservices and containers in network automation
Networking can benefit from the modularity of containers. This guide helps network teams navigate the integration of microservices and containers into network automation workflows. Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2024
BA sets out plan to revamp IT, add AI and update website
Airline plans to migrate 700 systems to cloud and run custom version of Teams to support in-flight customer comms with ground staff Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Mar 2024
VPNs persist amid the rise of ZTNA, other VPN alternatives
VPN use continues despite its outdated status in the networking industry. But usage has declined as enterprises make room for remote access alternatives, like ZTNA, SASE and more. Continue Reading
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Answer
07 Mar 2024
The differences between inbound and outbound firewall rules
Firewalls can support both inbound and outbound firewall rules, but there are important differences between the two. Learn more about each and their uses. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Mar 2024
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt gives the magic technology tree a shake
During her ill-fated 2017 general election campaign, prime minister Theresa May told an audience of voters on the BBC that there was no “magic money tree that we can shake to get everything we ... Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2024
Fujitsu should pay half of Post Office scandal costs, says select committee chair
Select committee chair says Fujitsu should pay half of the costs to repair damage caused by Post Office scandal Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2024
NI Policing Board pressed to open inquiry into PSNI spying on journalists’ phones
Amnesty International and the Committee on the Administration of Justice have asked Northern Ireland’s policing watchdog to open an inquiry into the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s use of surveillance powers against journalists 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
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News
07 Mar 2024
Open Cosmos and Ubotica report success in satcoms launch
Space technology and data company launches first satellite of the year aiming to provide hyperspectral artificial intelligence data for marine monitoring and emergency responses across the Atlantic Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2024
Western Sydney Metro deploys mission-critical communications for driverless transport
Nokiar teams with industrial partner to provide IP/MPLS backbone communications network and security solution for new Metro line connecting Australia’s largest city to airport Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2024
Indian government issues advisory to mitigate AI risks
Tech firms will require permission from the government to use and provide under-tested or unreliable AI models and software to Indian users Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2024
MPs call for Post Office exclusion from compensation schemes, as trust hits rock bottom
Former subpostmasters and MPs do not trust the Post Office to do the right thing for victims of the Horizon IT scandal Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2024
HP emphasises AI in partner programme enhancements
Vendor uses partner event to share details of changes coming in May, and its plans to increase support for partners keen to get involved with artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Mar 2024
Efficient Ether founder: Advancing LLM precision & reliability
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Ryan Mangan, datacentre and cloud evangelist… and founder of Efficient Ether. Efficient Ether is a startup on a mission to ... Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Mar 2024
What's the difference between Type 1 vs. Type 2 hypervisor?
Choosing between the two hypervisor types largely depends on whether IT administrators oversee an enterprise data center or client-facing, end-user systems. Continue Reading
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Definition
07 Mar 2024
decision-making process
A decision-making process is a series of steps one or more individuals take to determine the best option or course of action to address a specific problem or situation. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Mar 2024
Metaverse interoperability challenges and impact
An open metaverse that mimics how we operate in the real world depends on interoperability. What is interoperability, why is it important and what will it take to make it happen? Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2024
SAP Datasphere adds data governance, GenAI for analytics
SAP introduced new functionality in SAP Datasphere to help customers better manage their data environments with governance, modeling and GenAI. Continue Reading
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Definition
06 Mar 2024
web content management system (WCMS)
A web content management system (WCMS) is a type of content management system (CMS) that provides an organization with a way to manage digital information on a website through creating and maintaining content without prior knowledge of web programming or markup languages. Continue Reading
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Definition
06 Mar 2024
program counter
A program counter is a special register in a computer processor that contains the memory address (location) of the next program instruction to be executed. Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2024
Pure1, Evergreen expand self-service and data protection
Pure Storage continues to transition into an as-a-service model by building out more automation and data resiliency in its Pure1 data management service and Evergreen portfolio. Continue Reading
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Definition
06 Mar 2024
functional programming
Functional programming is a programming paradigm that uses functions to construct programs and control how those programs operate. Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2024
Apple discloses 2 iOS zero-day vulnerabilities
CVE-2024-23225 and CVE-2024-23296, which bypass kernel memory protections, mark the second and third zero-day vulnerabilities that Apple has disclosed and patched this year. Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2024
SEC adopts climate risk disclosure rules
The SEC finalized climate risk disclosure rules to provide investors with consistent information about publicly filed businesses -- but the vote was not without controversy. Continue Reading
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Definition
06 Mar 2024
Starlab space station
Starlab is a commercial space station set to be deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO) by 2030. Continue Reading
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Definition
06 Mar 2024
supply chain analytics
Supply chain analytics refers to the processes organizations use to gain insight and extract value from the large amounts of data associated with the procurement, processing and distribution of goods. Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2024
Context: PC market showing signs of recovery
After a tough year, there are indications that 2024 is going to go better for those selling hardware Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Mar 2024
Cybersecurity market researchers forecast significant growth
The cybersecurity market is growing and changing at a rapid pace, leading to major opportunities for vendors, heightened confusion for buyers and new challenges for CISOs. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
06 Mar 2024
Tech impact of council budget crisis
Councils around the UK are looking at how to save money as they struggle to keep a tap on inflation and rising costs. Local services are being cut and council taxes are being hiked. None of this is ... Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2024
Apple patches zero-days amid ‘foundational’ post-quantum update
Apple’s iOS 17.4 update not only fixes zero-day flaws that are being actively exploited, but includes important new security protocols to safeguard users against future attacks Continue Reading
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06 Mar 2024
Chancellor targets £36bn productivity boost with £4.2bn digital transformation plan
In his 2024 spring budget, Jeremy Hunt announced funding to use tech to improve productivity across the public sector, with most of the cash focused on digital initiatives in the NHS Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2024
Cash-strapped cyber pros go rogue on the dark web
Research conducted by CIISec has turned up worrying evidence of hard-up legitimate cyber professionals offering their services to the cyber criminal underground Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2024
Nation states buying hacking tools from underground Russian cyber forums
State-sponsored hacking groups, posing as hacktivists, are using Russian cyber crime forums to stock up on cyber weapons, says Check Point Software’s threat analyst, Sergey Shykevich Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Mar 2024
Explore mitigation strategies for 10 LLM vulnerabilities
As large language models enter more enterprise environments, it's essential for organizations to understand the associated security risks and how to mitigate them. Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2024
‘Brutal’ decisions required to sort out Post Office mess, says select committee chair
Liam Byrne, chair of the business and trade select committee, tells Computer Weekly about the group’s focus on getting Horizon scandal victims what they are owed Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2024
Epic, Oracle Adopt USCDI+ Cancer Standard for Interoperability
Six EHR vendors, including Epic and Oracle, have voluntarily committed to adopt the USCDI+ Cancer standard to drive health data interoperability. Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2024
Salesforce users empowered to build no-code Einstein Copilots
Salesforce admins and developers can build custom generative AI assistants for workflows across the platform for sales, service, marketing and e-commerce. Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2024
Singapore refreshes geospatial masterplan
Masterplan aimed at driving mainstream adoption of geospatial applications and grooming geospatial talent, among other goals, will help to position Singapore as a global geospatial hub Continue Reading
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Blog Post
06 Mar 2024
Green coding series: Introduction & editorial brief
It’s not easy being green, just ask Kermit. But thankfully, we’re a long way past the 1970s and the naysayers who laughed at the then Prince Charles (now our course our gracious King) and his ... Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2024
Interview: How a fundraiser became more data-savvy
We speak to a fundraiser in the charity sector about how an apprenticeship in data analytics has given her Excel, PowerBI and Power Query skills Continue Reading
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Blog Post
06 Mar 2024
Cockroach CEO: Resilience breeds robust scalability for regulated data zones
Spencer Kimball knows the City of London. He makes it his business to be in town (typically) at least once a year to meet with the company’s customers in the UK and European financial markets. As ... Continue Reading
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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
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News
06 Mar 2024
Post Office prosecutions during Horizon go-live phase are ‘frightening’
The Post Office used subpostmasters as guinea pigs to test its software and take the rap for its errors Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Mar 2024
5 predictions about 5G adoption in 2024 and beyond
You can distill the biggest predictions about the future of 5G into one big prediction: By 2025, 5G will start living up to some of the hype we heard five years earlier. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Mar 2024
5 tips for creating a data-driven culture
A Capital One data product executive lists best practices for data-driven organizations, including top-down messaging, a three-tiered data ecosystem and democratized data access. Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2024
Rapid7 hits out over botched vulnerability disclosure
Software development firm JetBrains and security specialist Rapid7 fall out over the handling of a critical vulnerability disclosure, while customers are left rushing to patch Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Mar 2024
Today's virtual reality use cases and industry applications
Applications of virtual reality in business are growing, as a range of industries finds valuable uses for this rapidly evolving technology. Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2024
Rising temps, heat shocks, influence job relocations
Climate-change risks are still less influential than labor and taxes for selecting an office location, but heat shocks appear to be prompting subtle labor force relocations. Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2024
Box AI adds Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service integration
Box adds Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service to its lineup of AI tools for document summaries, joining Google's Vertex and OpenAI LLMs for users to choose from. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 Mar 2024
ghost imaging (disk imaging)
In computing, ghost imaging, also called disk imaging, is a data backup process that creates an image of a computer's hard disk drive (HDD), solid-state drive (SSD) or one of the drive's partitions. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Mar 2024
Guide to lift-and-shift data center migration
The lift-and-shift approach moves an app and its data from one environment to another. Understanding the pros and cons can help a data center admin decide on proper strategies. Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2024
Alphv/BlackCat leak site goes down in possible exit scam
An Alphv/BlackCat affiliate accused the ransomware gang of stealing a ransom payment worth more than $20 million that may have been obtained in the Change Healthcare attack. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 Mar 2024
Nvidia Omniverse
Nvidia Omniverse is a computing platform built to enhance digital design and development by integrating 3D design, spatial computing and physics-based workflows across Nvidia tools, third-party apps and AI services. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Mar 2024
What are the pros and cons of shadow IT?
The increase of generative AI, digital natives and remote work drives the rise of shadow IT. CIOs and IT leaders should evaluate the pros and cons to mitigate potential risks. Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2024
New Informatica governance suite automates data access
The vendor's new suite of AI-powered capabilities manage access to an enterprise's proprietary information to help ensure security and compliance while enabling analysis. Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2024
Critical JetBrains TeamCity vulnerabilities under attack
Exploitation activity has started against two vulnerabilities in JetBrains TeamCity, which has been targeted previously by nation-state threat actors such as Russia's Cozy Bear. Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2024
Open letter promising better AI for the future lacks action
The letter initiated by venture capitalist Ron Conway and his investment firm SV Angel was signed by OpenAI and Google. It pledges a better future and benefits from the technology. Continue Reading
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05 Mar 2024
ALPHV/BlackCat gang vanishes amid ransomware ‘turmoil’
Mystery surrounds the apparent disappearance of the ALPHV/BlackCat cyber crime gang amid reports that a prominent US victim paid a $22m ransom Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Mar 2024
Generative AI's effect on content management systems
Generative AI's ability to create content can enhance workflow automation within a CMS. Yet, organizations must implement guardrails to ensure data privacy and content quality. Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2024
Digital transformation spending rides on CX, AI
Spending on digital transformation could get an increase this year from businesses seeking to improve customer experience and boost efficiency through automation and AI. Continue Reading
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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
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05 Mar 2024
Inside an Alphv/BlackCat ransomware attack
Sygnia researchers investigated an intrusion in a client's network and discovered an Alphv/BlackCat ransomware actor had been lurking in the environment for weeks. Continue Reading