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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
09 Jul 2024
Learn how to create a machine learning pipeline
Well-considered machine learning pipelines provide a structured approach to AI development in modern IT environments, ensuring uniformity, speed and business alignment. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Jul 2024
What are the benefits of an MLOps framework?
While maintaining machine learning models throughout their lifecycles can be challenging, implementing an MLOps framework can enhance collaboration, efficiency and model quality. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Jul 2024
GitHub
GitHub is a web-based version control and collaboration platform for software developers. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2024
Chinese spies target vulnerable home office kit to run cyber attacks
China’s APT40 is ramping up targeting of victims using vulnerable small and home office networking kit as command and control infrastructure, according to an international alert Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Jul 2024
Advancing transparency, fairness in AI to boost health equity
Fairness in clinical algorithms is key to mitigating race-based health inequity. Are efforts driven by AI and machine learning up to the task? Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2024
Computing curriculum leaving digital skills behind, research suggests
Research by the Subject Choice, Attainment and Representation in Computing Project has found that the technical focus of the computing curriculum is leaving many without other important digital skills Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2024
Microsoft and Google’s GHG emissions gains call viability of net-zero targets into question
Microsoft and Google cite expansion of their datacentres due to demand for AI services for their greenhouse gas emissions increasing. What does this mean for their 2030 carbon reduction commitments? Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Jul 2024
Hybrid cloud storage vs on-premise: What data goes where?
We look at hybrid cloud in storage strategy, key benefits of the cloud vs on-premise storage, key workloads that suit the cloud and how to decide which workloads work best where Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2024
Government left monitoring of Post Office to ‘luck’
If the Post Office board failed to spot bad faith within its management, it would be down to ‘luck’ for the government to find out Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Jul 2024
7 machine learning challenges facing businesses
Machine learning challenges cover the spectrum from ethical and cybersecurity issues to data quality and user acceptance concerns. Read on to learn about seven common obstacles. Continue Reading
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Video
09 Jul 2024
Python's GIL removal is a poison pill and benefits Mojo
Developers have pleaded for 30 years for the stewards of the language to remove Python's GIL. If they do it now, it will be the end of Python. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2024
Lessons from war: How Israel is fighting Iranian state-backed hacking
The general director of the Israel National Cyber Directorate talks about the rise in cyber attacks and what lessons the country has gleaned to defend against hacking from foreign parties Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2024
Room to grow in UK for Tata Consultancy Services after half a century
Indian-headquartered IT giant has built a large UK footprint as part of its global network, a commitment which is helping it increase its business in the UK’s public sector Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2024
Atos jumps on ‘moving train’ for Euro 2024
Atos provides the IT supporting major recurring sporting events including Uefa’s European Football Championship Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Jul 2024
Welcome minister, the next Horizon scandal is here in your department
Ministers in the new UK government should take prompt action to ensure that incorrect use of AI and algorithmic decision-making does not turn into the next Post Office Horizon scandal Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Jul 2024
Deep dive: How Pure Fusion plans to implement storage classes
We spoke to Pure Storage founder John ‘Coz’ Colgrove about how Pure Storage’s Fusion control plane will make its capacity available to applications via pre-defined storage classes Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Jul 2024
5 key contact center AI features and their benefits
As multifunctional contact centers evolve in complexity and importance, AI and GenAI integration are advancing self-service chatbots, customer insights and agent monitoring. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Jul 2024
Why should I use Docker containers vs. VMs for my cloud apps?
Containers and VMs have their own use cases, but one takes the lead in efficiency. Compare the two options, and see how Docker can benefit your cloud applications. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Jul 2024
twisted pair
Twisted pair is the ordinary copper wire that connects home and business computers to a telephone company. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Jul 2024
boot loader (boot manager)
A boot loader (boot manager) is a small program that places the operating system (OS) of a computer into memory. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2024
Fewer than half of organisations achieve GenAI efficiency gains
Research finds that many organisations lack the IT infrastructure needed to deploy generative AI applications Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2024
Text-based remote monitoring app cuts high-cost breast cancer visits
A study shows that a remote symptom monitoring app providing tailored text messages reduced high-cost healthcare encounters among early-stage breast cancer patients. Continue Reading
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Podcast
09 Jul 2024
Risk & Repeat: Hacks, lies and LockBit
Months after an international law enforcement effort disrupted the notorious ransomware-as-a-service operation, LockBit falsely claimed that it breached the U.S. Federal Reserve. Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Jul 2024
Bringing Bridget Jones’ diary into the AI era
Why Bridget Jones’s diary may be a better version of machine intelligence than the famous Turing Test Continue Reading
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Blog Post
09 Jul 2024
Cohesity goes epic on AMD Epyc
Data security and management company Cohesity is following (if not leading) the infrastructure efficiency efforts being seen across the wider technology industry with recent work focused on ... Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Jul 2024
Data is the key to unlocking the UK’s AI potential
Data has the potential to transform the British economy and AI could potentially increase the size of the UK’s GDP by £550bn by 2035 Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Jul 2024
Automating public services - a careful approach
Automation is increasingly integrated into public services, promising enhanced efficiency, cost savings, and improved service quality Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Jul 2024
Quiet vacationing explained: Everything you need to know
A new quiet trend has emerged, but this time it involves taking time off and traveling. Quiet vacationing combines working remotely and traveling -- without telling anyone. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2024
Tony’s Chocolonely gains Salesforce comfort with Own SaaS backup
Tony’s Chocolonely sometimes lost Salesforce.com data and often hit storage limits, but cloud-to-cloud SaaS backup from Own allows it to easily recover customer data and archive old data Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Jul 2024
Rise of the citizen developer: GenAI and the democratisation of code
Computer Weekly asks artificial intelligence and data specialists for their take on the large language model-powered rise of so-called ‘citizen developers’ Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2024
HSA administrator discloses healthcare data breach
In an SEC filing, HealthEquity disclosed a healthcare data breach that stemmed from unauthorized access to a business partner’s user account. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2024
DoJ catches over $2.7B in healthcare fraud schemes
The Department of Justice has charged nearly 200 people, including doctors, in over $2.7B in healthcare fraud schemes. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2024
ENet, Heights Telecom team to deliver advanced Wi-Fi in Guyana
Telecommunications solutions provider announces strategic partnership with Guyana’s only locally owned comms firm introducing internet service offering ultra-fast internet and advanced Wi-Fi connectivity to customers Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2024
Revamped DSIT to transform digital public services, says government
The incoming government sets out preliminary plans to conduct a major revamp and relaunch of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2024
Americans embrace hospital-at-home care & associated caregiving tasks
Survey results show that more than half of US adults find hospital-at-home care effective and safe, and most said they can perform the caregiving tasks required. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2024
ENGIE Vianeo, BICS team to add IoT capability to support smart EV charging
Looking to take advantage of European Union improvements to the availability of electric vehicle stations, charging business of energy company powers up its fleet of chargers with real-time data Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2024
Physician burnout rate has dropped 14.6% since 2021
According to a news release from the AMA, physician burnout rates are under 50% for the first time in four years. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2024
GLP-1 drugs reduce the risk of obesity-associated cancers
Compared to insulin, GLP-1 drugs were better at preventing 10 of 13 obesity-associated cancers. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
09 Jul 2024
How data drives decisions at BAE Systems
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the chief data officer of one of the UK’s biggest manufacturers, BAE Systems, about data strategy and diversity. Microsoft’s claims over sovereign cloud for government IT are under scrutiny – we examine the issues. And our latest buyer’s guide looks at trends in cloud databases. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Jul 2024
Use these 6 user authentication types to secure networks
One layer of security that all networks and applications need is authentication. Read up on six authentication types, from 2FA to biometrics to certificates. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Jul 2024
Top 10 customer data privacy best practices
To ensure customer data remains secure and inaccessible to bad actors, organizations should implement best practices such as frequent data audits and employee trainings. Continue Reading
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Video
08 Jul 2024
An explanation of Hugging Face
Hugging Face is a machine learning platform that provides the means to run and deploy AI in live applications. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2024
Ransomware hits CDK Global, public sector targets in June
The prevalent threat continued to cause disruptions last month as city halls were forced to close and auto dealerships faced downstream effects after an attack against CDK Global. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jul 2024
Attributes of open vs. closed AI explained
What's the difference between open vs. closed AI, and why are these approaches sparking heated debate? Here's a look at their respective benefits and limitations. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Jul 2024
10 of the top employee retention KPIs for HR
Learn some of the most important employee retention KPIs, including turnover rate and employee satisfaction, and why tracking them can prevent future issues. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Jul 2024
How API attacks work, plus 5 common types
A growing number of API attacks put enterprises at risk of serious data breaches. Learn how these attacks work, and explore some API security best practices. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Jul 2024
Optimize Amazon Athena performance with these 5 tuning tips
Amazon Athena can provide an efficient, cost-effective method of data analysis. But did you properly optimize Athena performance to see these benefits? Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jul 2024
Pros and cons of AI-generated content
Artificial intelligence is growing rapidly in the tech sector and assisting with various tasks such as creating images and generating content. However, it cannot do everything. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2024
Synnovis attack highlights degraded, outdated state of NHS IT
More cyber attacks against the health service are likely, and will succeed if something isn’t done to address the increasingly elderly NHS IT estate, experts are warning Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2024
Nokia, Google Fiber claim 50G PON first in live fibre trial in US
Tech giant’s development hub for transforming the internet experience expands relationship with comms tech provider on 50G passive optical network trial Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2024
Channel moves: Who’s gone where?
In a week that saw major personnel changes on the benches of the House of Commons, the moves continued across the channel Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Jul 2024
On-premises storage, infrastructure evolves to keep pace with AI
Pure Storage is the latest infrastructure vendor to add Nvidia DGX SuperPod certification and new product offerings to support generative AI workloads. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jul 2024
How AI-driven SOC tech eased alert fatigue: Case study
Alert fatigue is real, and it can cause big problems in the SOC. Learn how generative AI can improve security outcomes and reduce analysts' frustration in this case study. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jul 2024
How do health IT vendors use patient family advisory councils?
Patient and family advisory councils (PFACs) aren't just a hospital mainstay anymore, as health IT vendors host them to gain user insights. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2024
Singtel, SK Telecom gear up for 6G future
Both telcos will work together to develop advanced network slicing, telco APIs and edge AI infrastructure, among other capabilities, to pave way for 6G deployments Continue Reading
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Tutorial
08 Jul 2024
Follow these steps to optimize Hyper-V performance
Follow these best practices for Microsoft's virtualization platform to prevent unnecessary slowdowns with your VMs. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jul 2024
14 professional email etiquette rules to follow
The key principles of proper email etiquette call for a professional tone, proper grammar, clarity and conciseness. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2024
Sir Alan Bates welcomes MP’s elevation to House of Lords
Former Labour MP has moved to the House of Lords where he will continue campaigning for justice for victims of the Horizon scandal Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Jul 2024
Atomic agents, o9 aligns AI for complex cross-functional planning
Curiously named o9 has pushed forward the software application development components and tools used in its Digital Brain platform by incorporating generative AI-powered Large Language Model (LLM) ... Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jul 2024
APAC career guide on software development
In this career guide, we look at what it takes to land a career and thrive in the fast-moving world of software development Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jul 2024
Women in Data: Barilla chief of analytics on reaching the ‘so what?’ moment with data insights
Barilla’s chief of analytics and insights, Lyndsay Weir, talks about how to get from data to results, and where the industry needs to change Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2024
Motorola Solutions to open global R&D centre in Ireland
Comms tech giant announces opening of research and development centre in Cork to focus on designing software for established land mobile radio portfolio Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Jul 2024
Dear Prime Minister Starmer, here's how technology can help you transform the UK for the better
Dear Prime Minister Starmer, Look, I know you have a horrendous in-tray to work through in your new job. The previous incumbent(s) made quite a mess of things. But you – like your predecessors – ... Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2024
CMS proposes CY 2025 ESRD Prospective Payment System rule
The CY 2025 ESRD Prospective Payment System rule would increase Medicare payments to facilities by 2.2%, among other policies. Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Jul 2024
Enterprises must stop GenAI experiments and start long-term strategies
Steven Webb, chief technology & innovation officer, Capgemini UK argues for enterprise organisations to put aside GenAI experimentation and build long-term strategies with it Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2024
HC3 warns sector of critical MOVEit cybersecurity vulnerabilities
Healthcare organizations should prioritize patching two critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities found in Progress Software’s MOVEit managed file transfer platform. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2024
Medicare Advantage, individual markets did well financially in 2023
As plans continue to recover from the pandemic, Medicare Advantage plans continued their strong performance, financially, in 2023. Continue Reading
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Answer
08 Jul 2024
How a free virtual clinic is boosting mental health access in Virginia
Following a successful pilot, a free telemental health clinic is expanding to provide underserved Virginia residents with quicker access to mental healthcare. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jul 2024
Exploring FDA-approved cell, gene therapeutic products
Despite wildly high costs, FDA-approved cell and gene therapeutic products are revolutionizing healthcare with innovative treatments for once-incurable diseases. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2024
Eli Lilly to acquire Morphic Holding Inc. in a $3.2 billion deal
If the acquisition goes through, it will support and enhance Eli Lilly’s inflammatory bowel disease portfolio. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jul 2024
Trends in the cloud database market
We look at how the cloud database market is evolving Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jul 2024
Guide to supply chain management
Wars and pandemics offer stark evidence of how global supply chains can break apart. Effective supply chain management can restore order -- and maintain it in normal times. Continue Reading
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Definition
08 Jul 2024
What is VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method)?
Virtual Storage Access Method (VSAM) is an access method for IBM's mainframe operating system, MVS, now called z/OS. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 Jul 2024
What is a Consensus Algorithm?
A consensus algorithm is a process in computer science used to achieve agreement on a single data value among distributed processes or systems. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Jul 2024
12 digital transformation benefits for business
Efficiency, resiliency, productivity and ROI are among the most critical digital transformation benefits for businesses fighting to remain competitive and gain market share. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 Jul 2024
What is master data management (MDM)?
Master data management (MDM) is a process that creates a uniform set of data on customers, products, suppliers and other business entities from different IT systems. Continue Reading
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05 Jul 2024
UK government’s M365 use under scrutiny after Microsoft’s ‘no guarantee of sovereignty’ disclosure
Microsoft’s hold on government IT is under scrutiny, following a disclosure to a Scottish policing body that saw the software giant advise that it cannot guarantee data sovereignty in its cloud-based Microsoft 365 suite Continue Reading
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05 Jul 2024
Women in Data: BAE Systems’ CDO on why diversity in data matters
From working with primates in the rainforest, to running Covid data for the government, to being at the bleeding edge of data in defence, BAE Systems CDO Johanna Hutchinson discusses why diversity matters in the field of data Continue Reading
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News
05 Jul 2024
Nokia, BT Group, Qualcomm claim enhanced 5G Carrier Aggregation first
Comms tech provider and operator reveal successfull aggregation of 5G Standalone spectrum using 5CC Carrier Aggregation, making the latter the first European operator to achieve this milestone Continue Reading
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News
05 Jul 2024
Virgin Media adds to Yeovil gigabit broadband estate
Full-fibre broadband with top speeds of 2Gbps, up to 38 times faster than the current local average, now available to more than 20,000 additional homes in key town in country of Somerset Continue Reading
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News
05 Jul 2024
Hopes Labour will support tech, improve security and drive innovation
With the dust settling on the election results and a fresh prime minister entering Downing Street, the tech industry is starting to share its hopes for the new government Continue Reading
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News
05 Jul 2024
MSPs deserve more recognition
CEO of Kaseya outlines its mission to improve the position of the managed service provider community Continue Reading
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E-Zine
05 Jul 2024
MicroScope: Is it worth taking a risk?
In this issue, we take a closer look at the channel's approach to risk, with experts weighing in on with their approach to playing it safe versus taking steps towards innovation. Also read up on why the time is now to learn about AI-capable PC use cases, as well as why the human factor should not be underestimated when it comes to AI Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 Jul 2024
New government, new approach to IT?
There is a long shopping list of policies the incoming government needs to execute to drive the UK forward over the next five years. And while it may not seem like a high priority, getting the IT ... Continue Reading
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News
04 Jul 2024
5G FWA on upward trajectory but global growth patchy
Study from GSMA predicts the number of 5G FWA connections across 70 countries will increase by 358% by 2030, representing an increase from 17.3 million connections to 79.2 million Continue Reading
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News
04 Jul 2024
SonicWall offers MSPs access to increased range of services
Security player arms partners with access to European-based SOC that will help them deal with EU compliance regulations Continue Reading
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News
04 Jul 2024
ADNOC, e& plan energy industry’s largest private 5G wireless network
Abu Dhabi-owned energy and petrochemicals group enters agreement with leading MENA telco to create high-speed network spanning 11,000 square km, enabling AI-driven offerings to reach remote onshore and offshore operations Continue Reading
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News
04 Jul 2024
UK data regulator should investigate police cloud deployments
The Scottish biometrics commissioner has called for the UK Information Commissioner’s Office to formally investigate whether Police Scotland’s cloud-based evidence sharing system is fully compliant with data protection laws Continue Reading
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News
04 Jul 2024
Nokia and Solis plough connectivity path for agribusinesses in Brazil
Comms tech provider and telecoms infrastructure firm expand private wireless networks supporting agribusinesses in unconnected rural communities across Brazil to drive digital inclusion with real-time information to support farms Continue Reading
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News
04 Jul 2024
How Qualtrics is driving experience management with AI
During the Sydney leg of its X4 conference, Qualtrics’ top executives dived deeper into its efforts to help organisations improve customer and employee experiences with AI Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Jul 2024
Safeguarding democracy from cyber threat peril
There has been an increase in disturbing activity emerging on the dark web involving the sale of public sector assets, including election data Continue Reading
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News
04 Jul 2024
LG acquires Athom to advance AI-enabled smart home
Electronics giant takes large majority stake in smart home platform company to gain deeper insights into customers’ lifestyle and usage patterns and accelerate AI home business Continue Reading
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News
03 Jul 2024
Cloud malware protection is a path to object cyberstorage
Hyperscaler service offerings to detect or eliminate malware add features that analysts call cyberstorage to common object storage, a step toward improving security standards. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jul 2024
NCA’s Operation Morpheus targets illicit Cobalt Strike use
International law enforcement operation targets cyber criminals using the Cobalt Strike penetration testing framework for dodgy purposes Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Jul 2024
Benefits, use cases for blockchain in the supply chain
Blockchain's ability to record each supply chain link can help companies improve various aspects of operations, but uses of the technology brings challenges as well. Learn more. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Jul 2024
Top benefits of the Zig programming language
Does the world really need another programming language? Yes, say developers behind Zig. Here are five of the top features Zig brings to the programming world. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jul 2024
Personalized medicine Biohealth Tech Hub awarded $49M
The Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub will use $49 million in federal funding to drive innovation, manufacturing and workforce development in the realm of precision medicine. Continue Reading
