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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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News
18 Jun 2024
Community-based overdose interventions didn’t prevent opioid deaths
The NIH HEALing Communities Study found that data-driven community-based interventions did not have the desired effect on reducing opioid overdose deaths. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2024
Tech Talent Charter to disband after nearly 10 years of operation
As the IT industry hits an ‘inflection point’ in its progress towards a more equitable sector, the Tech Talent Charter is bowing out, leaving the industry with resources it has produced since 2015 Continue Reading
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Opinion
18 Jun 2024
We need a judge-led inquiry into police spying on journalists and lawyers
When journalists Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney were wrongly arrested in 2018, their case led to the discovery of a widespread police surveillance operation targeting journalists and lawyers in Northern Ireland. Barry McCaffrey tells the story Continue Reading
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E-Zine
18 Jun 2024
General election 2024 – the digital policies examined
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the digital policies revealed in the three main political parties’ general election manifestos. Our new buyer’s guide looks at the latest trends in cloud security. And we find out about the EU’s plans for a digital single market that could span the globe. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2024
Stockage : Western Digital lance des disques « dédiés à l’IA »
Le fabricant annonce de nouveaux modèles de SSD en NVMe 2.0 et de disques durs SMR plus rapides et plus capacitifs, qu’il compte mieux positionner pour des accès précis parmi les différents traitements possibles en IA. Continue Reading
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Definition
17 Jun 2024
bad block
A bad block is an area of storage media that is no longer reliable for storing and retrieving data because it has been physically damaged or corrupted. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Jun 2024
CASB vs. CSPM vs. CWPP: Comparing cloud security tool types
Let's break down some cloud security alphabet soup. CASB, CSPM and CWPP overlap to an extent, but you'll want to pay close attention to how they accomplish different things. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Jun 2024
5 SharePoint migration tools to consider
Moving years' worth of SharePoint data out of on-premises storage to the cloud can be daunting, so choosing the correct migration tool is an essential first step. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2024
Mueller: Clean core is the 'right way' for SAP cloud migration
In this Q&A, SAP CTO Juergen Mueller explains why a clean core is critical for moving to S/4HANA cloud and how the enterprise architect can help customers get there. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2024
Post-lawsuit, Splunk and Cribl meet again in data pipelines
Weeks after a jury awarded Splunk $1 in its lawsuit against Cribl, the two vendors remain on a collision course, this time in the realm of data pipelines and federated analytics. Continue Reading
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Video
17 Jun 2024
An explanation of TCP/IP
These fundamental protocols make transferring data easier by focusing on both communication and transportation through different mediums. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Jun 2024
How deepfakes threaten biometric security controls
Biometric security controls are under attack by deepfakes -- convincing images, videos and audio created by generative AI. But all is not lost. Learn how to mitigate the risk. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Jun 2024
Why and how to manage microservices without API gateways
Managing microservices without API gateways might be uncommon, but not unheard of. Consider the benefits, downsides and available auxiliary tools before taking an alternate approach. Continue Reading
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Video
17 Jun 2024
The importance of Scrum masters
Learn about guiding questions and leadership skills to strive for success in a project management company in this video. Continue Reading
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Podcast
17 Jun 2024
Open source security's systemic challenges
In this installment of 'IT Ops Query,' Emily Fox talks about how reevaluating 50-year-old open source security practices could lead the community somewhere new. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2024
Alex Stamos on how to break the cycle of security mistakes
In an interview, SentinelOne's Alex Stamos discussed the importance of security by design and why it needs to be applied to emerging technologies, including generative AI. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2024
Reltio targets trusted data with GenAI, prebuilt tools
The vendor's latest update adds new customer insight capabilities, including an AI assistant, and industry-specific tools all aimed at providing a trusted foundation for analysis. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2024
Artificial intelligence to make Olympic Games more inclusive
The International Olympic Committee is working with Intel to use AI at the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2024
Channel round-up: Who’s gone where?
Moves of note this week include those made at Netskope, Illumio, Cegid and a well-earned retirement at Abzorb Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2024
Patient safety, satisfaction soar with remote care management
In addition to high patient satisfaction and good patient safety performance, telehealth improved access to remote care management. Continue Reading
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Podcast
17 Jun 2024
Lenovo stakes claim to generative AI at the edge
The laptop, PC and mobile phone vendor pursues its 'pocket to cloud' strategy, claiming device-native generative AI is more secure, private and economical. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
17 Jun 2024
Midsomer Murders: the Broadband Killings - time for a remake
The choice between cheap ubiquitous broadband today (with overhead spaghetti between cottages and femtos on every pole) and expensive, limited access, underground connectivity tomorrow had set ... Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2024
Familiarity with Copilot helping users accept AI
Research from channel player Avanade indicates that those who have experienced Microsoft’s Copilot software are more accepting of artificial intelligence technology Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2024
VA extends Oracle Health EHR modernization contract
The Department of Veterans Affairs has extended its EHR modernization contract with Oracle Health, focusing on improved system performance accountability. Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Jun 2024
Cloud security: Finding the right provider to protect your data
This month, the Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers how CISOs and security practitioners should ensure that the business can make use of public cloud services safely and securely and avoid accidental or deliberate data leakage. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Jun 2024
Autonomous weapons systems defy rigid attempts at arms control
In an ever more dangerous world, the technology is outpacing diplomacy and holds clear strategic value. Retaining human control over its use will require embracing imperfect solutions Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2024
IBM deploys GenAI to power new Wimbledon features
With Wimbledon 2024 running at the start of July, IBM has used the Watsonx platform with GenAI to power a new catchup feature Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Jun 2024
Exploring the role of medical claim clearinghouses
Medical claim clearinghouses manage claim submissions for providers, increasing efficiency, reducing costs and improving payment accuracy. Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Jun 2024
Gartner: Navigating incident response in the cloud
In the rapidly evolving landscape of cloud security, incident response strategies must be as dynamic and flexible as the environments they protect Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Jun 2024
AI and outsourcing: What’s the future? (Part one)
Artificial intelligence is a hot topic in the outsourcing industry, with some predicting that it will revolutionise IT outsourcing and business process outsourcing, while others warn of its potential dangers and challenges Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Jun 2024
Keys to success in the Medicare Advantage health equity index
The Medicare Advantage health equity index may not go into effect until 2027, but it will still affect payer strategies in 2024. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Jun 2024
Investigating electronic phenotyping’s role in clinical analytics
Electronic phenotyping has significant potential to drive EHR-based data mining and clinical research, but patient privacy remains a major concern. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Jun 2024
What is the Health Breach Notification Rule, Who Does It Apply To?
The Federal Trade Commission’s Health Breach Notification Rule applies to vendors of personal health records, including health apps and other non-HIPAA-covered entities. Continue Reading
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Answer
17 Jun 2024
Scaling a pandemic-era RPM program into a virtual continuum of care
Wellstar MCG Health’s RPM program may have been launched to mitigate pandemic-related capacity issues but has since evolved to a comprehensive remote care model. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2024
Once ridiculed Post Office scandal campaigner Alan Bates receives knighthood
Campaigner for justice, once labelled a ‘nutter’ and a ‘thief’, knighted for his work to expose the Post Office scandal Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2024
VMO2 boosts fibre, mobile comms in Essex, Manchester
Latest expansion for joint-venture UK fibre network to see it deliver network to over 12,000 premises east of London, boosting local connectivity Continue Reading
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Answer
17 Jun 2024
Accurately diagnosing T1D, identifying biomarkers
The ACCESS-T1D study works to improve T1D diagnoses among at-risk groups and identify biomarkers for more straightforward disease diagnosis. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Jun 2024
2023 USP Report highlights economic factors driving drug shortages
The USP's 2023 report links drug shortages to economic factors, urging policy reforms, pricing adjustments, and supply chain diversification. Continue Reading
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16 Jun 2024
Securing the edge: A new battleground in mobile network security
Edge computing is changing approaches to mobile network infrastructure, but failure to secure it can expose networks and data to cyber threats. We look at the dangers and potential solutions. Continue Reading
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16 Jun 2024
General election 2024: Digital promises from the main parties
Having pored over 333 pages of election manifestos, we round up the technology-focused proposals of the Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Jun 2024
Green coding - Nord: Software lifecyles should now detail greenhouse gas emissions
Nord has detailed its annual impact report for 2023 with a first-ever calculation of greenhouse gas emissions, social initiatives and wider details related to a state-of-the-art office opening. The ... Continue Reading
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Definition
14 Jun 2024
reactive programming
Reactive programming is a programming paradigm, or model, that centers around the concept of reacting to changes in data and events as opposed to waiting for an event to happen. Continue Reading
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Definition
14 Jun 2024
enterprise search
Enterprise search is a type of software that lets users find data spread across organizations' internal repositories, such as content management systems, knowledge bases and customer relationship management (CRM) systems. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2024
Veeam executives discuss data protection trends, future IPO
Data protection trends include securing backups and planning for ransomware recovery. Veeam executives discuss these keys, plus why the 'data resilience company' can go public. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2024
Tensions rise over China's control of critical materials
While there is disagreement in Congress over how to diversify the critical materials supply chain, there is bipartisan agreement that China's dominance needs to be addressed. Continue Reading
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Definition
14 Jun 2024
digital marketing
Digital marketing is the promotion and marketing of goods and services to consumers through digital channels and electronic technologies. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2024
Congress grills Microsoft president over security failures
Microsoft President Brad Smith testifies on a wide range of issues, including Chinese and Russian nation-state attacks, the controversial AI-powered Recall feature and more. Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Jun 2024
Is it worthwhile to upgrade to Windows 11 right now?
As Microsoft prods its customers toward Windows 11, organizations should be asking what their approach to the new OS will be and when is best for them to migrate. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
14 Jun 2024
The enduring importance of digital trust
Digital trust is an increasingly important issue, yet confusion remains about what exactly it is, how to achieve it and how to get started. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2024
Security pros grade Apple Intelligence data privacy measures
Apple has built a Private Cloud Compute server to process and then delete data sent from Apple Intelligence running on an iPhone, iPad or Mac. Apple says it won't store any data. Continue Reading
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Video
14 Jun 2024
Scrum methodology explained
Want to learn about the Scrum methodology? Then forget everything you think you know about Scrum because it's likely wrong. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2024
Nokia unveils software to expand and simplify APIs
Nokia’s Network Exposure Platform aims to expand and simplify the number of network application programming interfaces available to service providers, their partners and customer channels Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2024
Anomalo unveils quality monitoring for unstructured data
The data quality specialist's capabilities will enable customers to monitor unstructured text to ensure the health of data used to inform analytics and AI models and applications. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Jun 2024
LinkedIn unveils AI updates for business users, job seekers
New features for job applicants, recruiters and businesses include personalized writing suggestions, more advanced search capabilities and AI conversations within LinkedIn Learning. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2024
Amdocs simplifies eSIM activation with Google Cloud
Communications software provider and cloud giant announce partnership to streamline embedded subscriber identity module onboarding and activation with automated, remote real-time processes Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Jun 2024
AI, copyright and fair use: What you need to know
As AI technology advances, U.S. and international copyright laws are struggling to keep pace, raising legal and ethical questions about ownership and AI-generated content. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2024
ONC, HRSA modernize UDS reporting with HL7 FHIR
As part of a joint ONC and HRSA initiative, health centers are using HL7 FHIR standards to streamline UDS reporting and improve data accuracy to inform quality initiatives. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2024
Epicor acquires Kyklo, adding product info management to ERP
Epicor continues its buying spree with PIM vendor Kyklo, enabling manufacturers and distributors to gain visibility into what customers are buying and why. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Jun 2024
General election 2024: Digital threads run through all parties' manifesto commitments
We’re not yet at the stage where a general election manifesto contains an entire section on digital economy issues, alongside the expected priorities of health, education, defence, housing and so ... Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Jun 2024
ORM vs. SQL: When to use each
Object relational mapping and raw SQL are two different ways to interact with relational databases. Learn when to use each of the two methods and when using both is appropriate. Continue Reading
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Definition
14 Jun 2024
data collection
Data collection is the process of gathering data for use in business decision-making, strategic planning, research and other purposes. Continue Reading
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Definition
14 Jun 2024
object-oriented programming (OOP)
Object-oriented programming (OOP) is a computer programming model that organizes software design around data, or objects, rather than functions and logic. An object can be defined as a data field that has unique attributes and behavior. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Jun 2024
Graph database vs. relational database: Key differences
Graph databases offer plenty of advantages for enterprises, but relational databases still top the market. Both emphasize relationships between data, but how do they compare? Continue Reading
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Definition
14 Jun 2024
Siri
Siri is Apple's virtual assistant for iOS, macOS, tvOS and watchOS devices that uses voice recognition and is powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Jun 2024
Pulumi Copilot steers AI to cloud infrastructure management
AI will be multifarious, multi-modal, multi-model and multi-tier. This is the promise from the enterprise software industry vendors now vying for share of voice above the cloud-based clamour ... Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Jun 2024
Top 6 examples of humanoid robots
Humanoids are a blend of AI and robotics. Meet top contenders, including Sophia, Atlas, Ameca, Geminoid DK, Nadine and Pepper, and explore their remarkable features. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2024
The AI journey must start with the data
MSPs advised to begin conversations with customers at a data level to ensure AI tools will deliver the promised results Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2024
Decision-makers less confident in network investment
Research finds nearly nine in 10 of those responsible for network buying are less confident in investments, and two-thirds believe network technology’s rapid advancements hinder decision-making Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Jun 2024
The sustainable office in the age of hybrid work hotelification
For many, the phrase ‘hotelification’ may raise some hackles, yet in the context of the office, the concept has continued apace since the pandemic struck. The move towards creating a more sustainable workspace, however, remains rather more muted Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2024
Nurse phone calls enhance home BP telemonitoring for minority groups
Home telemonitoring was more effective in reducing BP among low-income racial minority groups when nurse care management was added, research shows. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2024
Only 1% of ACA Marketplace plans cover GLP-1 drugs for obesity
Although up to 82% of plans cover GLP-1 medications for diabetes, 1% or less cover GLP-1 drugs for obesity, such as Saxenda, Wegovy, and Zepbound. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2024
Post Office scandal victims in Scotland have convictions quashed
Scotland follows England, Wales and Northern Ireland in exonerating wrongfully convicted subpostmasters en masse Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2024
Even plant-based ultra-processed foods are linked to higher CVD risk
A study evaluating the effects of ultra-processed food on CVD outcomes found that even plant-based ultra-processed foods had a negative impact on cardiovascular health. Continue Reading
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Definition
14 Jun 2024
contact center schedule adherence
Contact center schedule adherence is a standard metric used in business contact centers to determine whether contact center agents are working the amount of time they are scheduled to work. Continue Reading
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Definition
14 Jun 2024
What is data architecture? A data management blueprint
Data architecture is a discipline that documents an organization's data assets, maps how data flows through IT systems and provides a blueprint for managing data, as this guide explains. Continue Reading
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Definition
14 Jun 2024
chief trust officer
A chief trust officer (CTrO) in the IT industry is an executive job title given to the person responsible for building confidence around the use of customer information. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Jun 2024
History and evolution of machine learning: A timeline
Machine learning's legacy dates from the early beginnings of neural networks to recent advancements in generative AI that democratize new and controversial ways to create content. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
13 Jun 2024
How to successfully debug PowerShell scripts
Got a PowerShell script that isn't working as intended? Debug it using breakpoints and a few simple steps in VS Code, and you'll be on your way to scripting success. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Jun 2024
When is Windows 10 end of life? How to extend support
Windows 10 end of support is a critical date for administrators to know about. While the simplest option is to move to Windows 11, organizations can extend support for Windows 10. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Jun 2024
5 cybersecurity risks and challenges in supply chain
Supply chains have a range of connection points -- and vulnerabilities. Learn which vulnerabilities hackers look for first and how leaders can fend them off. Continue Reading
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13 Jun 2024
History and evolution of machine learning: A timeline
Machine learning's legacy dates from the early beginnings of neural networks to recent advancements in generative AI that democratize new and controversial ways to create content. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2024
Microsoft's Recall changes might be too little, too late
Criticism of Microsoft's Recall feature continues even after the software giant announced several updates to address concerns from the infosec community. Continue Reading
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Definition
13 Jun 2024
feedback loop
A feedback loop is the part of a system in which some portion (or all) of the system's output is used as input for future operations. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2024
General election 2024: Labour promises to boost digital infrastructure
The Labour Party manifesto for the UK general election promises a new industrial strategy and an overhaul of planning rules to help support the digital and tech sector Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2024
DOJ arrests, charges telemental health company leaders
Leaders of telemental healthcare and e-prescribing company Done Health were charged with inappropriately distributing controlled substances and healthcare fraud. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2024
AI’s environmental cost could outweigh sustainability benefits
Artificial intelligence can help organisations manage and mitigate their environmental impacts in a number of ways, but the highly polluting nature of the technology could outweigh its other sustainability benefits if not dealt with Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2024
Carrefour taps BICS to launch eSIM travel data
Global travellers with embedded subscriber identity module-enabled phones now able to purchase data packages from multinational retail corporation over the air Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2024
Vonage, Telstra team to accelerate digital transformation with network APIs
Ericsson-owned cloud communications provider partners with Australian operator to combine network APIs with API platform and 5G network capabilities to enable enterprises to build applications for optimised customer experiences Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Jun 2024
How to choose an Android Enterprise enrollment method
When setting up Android Enterprise devices, there are several enrollment methods IT should consider. Admins should learn how to determine which method, or methods, to use. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2024
Nebula achieves ISO security standard
Firm will use the certification to highlight its services capabilities to customers Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2024
AI adoption held back by user skills shortages
Research from SoftwareOne exposes the problems customers face when attempting to take advantage of artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2024
Black Basta ransomware crew may be exploiting Microsoft zero-day
A Microsoft vulnerability that was addressed without fanfare in March may in fact have been exploited as a zero-day by the notorious Black Basta ransomware gang, threat hunters warn Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 Jun 2024
Data leakage in the cloud – can data truly be safe in the cloud?
This month, the Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers how CISOs and security practitioners should ensure that the business can make use of public cloud services safely and securely and avoid accidental or deliberate data leakage. Continue Reading
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Definition
13 Jun 2024
CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing or supernetting)
CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing or supernetting) is a method of assigning IP addresses that improves the efficiency of address distribution and replaces the previous system based on Class A, Class B and Class C networks. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
13 Jun 2024
How to use regex in PowerShell
A regular expression is a series of characters that determine a matching pattern in text to find or replace input validation. Walk through a regex example in PowerShell. Continue Reading
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Definition
13 Jun 2024
secure access service edge (SASE)
Secure access service edge (SASE), pronounced sassy, is a cloud architecture model that bundles together network and cloud-native security technologies and delivers them as a single cloud service. Continue Reading
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Definition
13 Jun 2024
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is a standard protocol on the internet that ensures the reliable transmission of data between devices on a network. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Jun 2024
Best practices to beat container misconfiguration
How can organisations ensure containerised environments are configured correctly and adequately defended, without getting lost in the complexity? Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2024
Barcelona kicks off edge to cloud to customise fan experience
Aiming to fulfil its ‘mes que un club’ ethos, Spanish football giant pulls networking ‘palanca’ to offer fans customised experience at legendary stadium, becoming official edge-to-cloud partner for next four seasons Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2024
SCOTUS votes to uphold FDA’s mifepristone mailing regulations
The ruling upholds access to medication abortions by continuing to allow the FDA’s regulatory approach for distributing the drug without an in-person doctor’s visit. Continue Reading