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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
14 May 2024
SonicWall CEO talks transformation, security transparency
SonicWall's CEO said that following a string of serious vulnerabilities the company responded to in 2021, product development and quality assurance operations were overhauled. Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2024
CyberUK 24: UK insurance industry gets tough on ransomware
Three of the UK’s largest insurance associations have signed on to a new initiative spearheaded by the NCSC to try to bring down the number of ransomware payments being made Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2024
Security hampers shift towards cloud printing
Customers have been moving towards off-premise options, but concerns around data integrity remain Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2024
Salesforce adds generative AI tools to Education Cloud
Customers discuss Salesforce's GenAI push into education with features that target business process automation for K-12 and college students and administrators. Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2024
State adoption of telehealth payment parity has grown but still varies
States have increasingly adopted telehealth parity and coverage laws in the last four years, but they are not uniform, a new report shows. Continue Reading
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Definition
14 May 2024
bug bounty program
A bug bounty program, also called a vulnerability rewards program (VRP), is a crowdsourcing initiative that rewards individuals like ethical hackers and security researchers for discovering and reporting vulnerabilities and bugs in software. Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2024
A Synchrony study reveals alarming trends in hearing health awareness, action
A recent study reveals that, despite prioritizing hearing health, most consumers delay action, highlighting the need for awareness and accessibility in hearing care. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 May 2024
Green coding - Kainos: Three steps to greener AI
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Peter Campbell in his capacity as director of green software at Kainos. Kainos is a Northern Ireland-based digital services ... Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2024
Spectra Logic, Geyser Data launch tape as a service
Spectra Logic and Geyser Data are partnering to provide an as-a-service offering for tape, which gives customers access to tape storage in the cloud. Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2024
NetApp upgrades AFF all-flash as it targets AI storage
New AFF arrays offer performance boost for artificial intelligence, while NetApp trumpets its advantages as a provider of sustainable and intelligent infrastructure for all kinds of workloads Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2024
NetApp freshens storage hardware with AFF A-Series flash
A new line of flash storage hardware focused on high availability and performance headlines NetApp's new offerings along with several storage software updates. Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2024
CMA to double spend with AWS while overseeing anti-trust probe into cloud giant
The CMA has reignited concerns about how its use of AWS could constitute a conflict of interest, given the public cloud giant is the subject of an anti-trust probe by the watchdog Continue Reading
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Answer
14 May 2024
Breaking down the FTC noncompete ban, its impact on healthcare
The FTC recently prohibited noncompetes, a popular clause used in healthcare employment agreements, but legal challenges and clarifications are on the horizon. Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2024
NHS trust dismisses governors who questioned allegations of email tampering
Two NHS trust governors who raised questions in a dispute over allegations of email tampering concerning whistleblower Peter Duffy have been dismissed after an investigation that followed their suspension Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 May 2024
Complying With Automation
Thinking back to the early 2000s (I refuse to call them “the noughties”) it seemed that whatever technology you were talking about, the word “security” always came into the equation. Fast forward ... Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2024
AI enhances computational performance of artificial pancreas system
An AI-driven artificial pancreas kept patients’ blood sugar in the desired range just as long as a non-AI tool while reducing computational demands six-fold. Continue Reading
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Answer
14 May 2024
How telehealth is boosting care access among NYC’s homeless population
NYC Health + Hospitals has deployed its virtual urgent care service in homeless shelters citywide, enabling thousands to access physical and behavioral healthcare. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 May 2024
Exploring FDA-approved GLP-1 receptor agonists
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists regulate blood sugar and aid weight loss, offering diverse applications beyond diabetes treatment. Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2024
CISA, HHS warn healthcare of Black Basta ransomware attacks
Black Basta ransomware affiliates have encrypted and stolen data from 12 of the 16 critical infrastructure sectors, including healthcare. Continue Reading
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Definition
14 May 2024
disaster recovery (DR) test
A disaster recovery test is the examination of each step in a disaster recovery plan to ensure that an organization can recover data, restore business critical applications and continue operations after an interruption of services. Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2024
OpenAI advances LLM with GPT-4o; Google Gemini update looms
The GenAI giant is out with a faster, more interactive version of its GPT-4 LLM for enterprises, and new, higher speed features for the consumer-focused ChatGPT Free. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 May 2024
An 11-step patch management process to ensure success
Following these steps will make patch management more reliable and less stressful and keep your software updated, largely bug-free and secure from cyberthreats. Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2024
Startup partnerships at MIT Sloan event rev sales channels
Early-stage companies featured at MIT Sloan's annual CIO event tap partners to speed up technology deployment and broaden their offerings and distribution channels. Continue Reading
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Answer
13 May 2024
SD-WAN vs. load balancing: How are they different?
Load balancing is beneficial for network traffic distribution. SD-WAN can use load balancing for WAN connections, but it doesn't require load balancing to reap other benefits. Continue Reading
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Definition
13 May 2024
ISO/TS 22317 (International Organization for Standardization Technical Standard 22317)
ISO/TS 22317 is the first formal standard to address the business impact analysis process. Continue Reading
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Podcast
13 May 2024
The shortsightedness of open source business models
Chef Software founder Adam Jacob on the struggle of getting an open source business model right and the licensing approach for his new venture, System Initiative. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 May 2024
How to use IPv6 in enterprise networks
The transition to IPv6 is a learning curve. Here's what to understand about IPv6, including benefits, troubleshooting techniques and best practices for secure integration. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 May 2024
5 tips for inclusive hybrid meetings
For successful hybrid meeting collaboration, businesses need to empower remote and on-site employees with a full suite of features and high-quality gear. Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2024
Alation adds automation to deal with exploding data volume
The data catalog specialist's Workflow Automation provides customers with bots and prebuilt workflows that aid data stewardship by automating repetitive data management tasks. Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2024
Maria 01 rolls out ambitious pan-Europe startup plan
Ten-year plan will see pan-Nordic tech startup ecosystem based in Finnish capital Continue Reading
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Definition
13 May 2024
Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
A Remote Procedure Call (RPC) is a software communication protocol that one program uses to request a service from another program located on a different computer and network, without having to understand the network's details. Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2024
Bristol goes live with UK AI supercomputer
The Isambard-AI supercomputer is set to revolutionise AI research in the UK Continue Reading
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Tutorial
13 May 2024
How to manage Microsoft 365 guest users with PowerShell
The flexible automation tool used in conjunction with Microsoft Graph can give admins the right combination to quickly tackle a range of tasks related to guest user management. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 May 2024
How the back-ends-for-front-ends pattern works
A back-ends-for-front-ends microservices pattern uses an API layer to preprocess data, handle calls and responses, and simplify development efforts. Here's how it all works. Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2024
NTT DATA benefits from strong SAP channel position
Firm shares full year numbers, breaking records and talking of the trust its SME customer base has in the business Continue Reading
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Definition
13 May 2024
genomics
Genomics is the study of an organism's entire genome, including all its genes and how those genes interact with each other and their environment. Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 May 2024
The UK may not have a choice on a ransomware payment ban
In the wake of renewed calls for lawmakers to consider enacting legal bans on ransomware payments, the Computer Weekly Security Think Tank weighs in to share their thoughts on how to tackle the scourge for good. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 May 2024
The risks of failed patch management
Some risks -- like security vulnerabilities and system downtime -- are obvious, others not so much. Good patch management also requires weighing the possible risks of patching. Continue Reading
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Definition
13 May 2024
Microsoft Remote Desktop Web Access (Microsoft RD Web Access)
Microsoft Remote Desktop Web Access (Microsoft RD Web Access) is a Remote Desktop Services role in some versions of the Windows Server OS. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 May 2024
How to create a cloud security policy, step by step
What are the necessary components of a cloud security policy, and why should an organization go to the trouble to create one? Download a template to get the process started. Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2024
CDC unveils wastewater dashboard to track the spread of H5N1 bird flu
CDC introduces a wastewater dashboard tracking influenza A viruses, aiding H5N1 bird flu surveillance and enhancing early detection and response. Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2024
Cloud spending continues despite economic challenges
Research from the Cloud Industry Forum explores current customer attitudes and their expectations around the impact of AI Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2024
3 care orgs pursue interoperability with Epic EHR systems
Albany Medical Center, WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals, and Vanderbilt Home Care have recently announced Epic EHR implementations to support health data interoperability. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 May 2024
Finland develops quantum algorithms for the future
Finnish researchers are focusing on a small set of quantum algorithms they believe will have a global impact Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2024
How SingPost is delivering on digital transformation
SingPost group CIO outlines the company’s efforts to leverage AI and automation to improve operations, emphasising the importance of building the right culture as it expands its regional footprint Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 May 2024
From clipboards to smart data capture; how software-defined scanning is changing the game
When I first heard about 'smart data capture', I couldn't help thinking back to a string of jobs in factories, warehouses and retail stores that helped me to fund my way through university. From my ... Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 May 2024
Embracing Industry 4.0? Don’t overlook Cloud ERP
With the convergence of digitisation, wireless sensors, 5G networking, automation, and powerful processing, Industry 4.0 is redefining manufacturing Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2024
Norway bolsters digital transformation drive
Norway’s government backs digital transformation with major capital investment this year Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2024
CMS extends waivers for the Medicaid unwinding process again
States can use waivers for the Medicaid unwinding through June 30, 2025 so that more Americans can maintain Medicaid coverage. Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2024
DoJ forms task force on competition, monopolies in healthcare
The Task Force on Health Care Monopolies and Collusion will guide the Justice Department’s enforcement strategy and policy approach in healthcare. Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2024
Executive interview: AWS’s GenAI innovation opportunity
We speak to the head of the GenAI Innovation Center for Amazon Web Services about AI, tech innovation and IT challenges Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2024
Deep learning framework predicts drug effectiveness, treatment outcomes
New deep learning approach outperformed seven existing models and recommended the same stroke treatments as four randomized clinical trials. Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2024
Limited English proficiency patients have worse video visit experiences
Patients with limited English proficiency are less likely to report telehealth use and more likely to rate video visits as worse than in-person care, research shows. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 May 2024
Geroscience: targeting aging mechanisms for preventing chronic disease
Geroscience is an emerging field focusing on understanding and addressing aging mechanisms to avoid age-related chronic diseases. Continue Reading
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Answer
13 May 2024
Defining vaccine hesitancy, understanding how to address it
Hilary Hatch, PhD, explores the different aspects of vaccine hesitancy and offers solutions for addressing ongoing issues. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 May 2024
operational technology (OT)
Operational technology (OT) is a category of hardware and software that monitors and controls how physical devices perform. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 May 2024
What is business process modeling?
Business process modeling, often called process modeling, is the graphical representation or illustration of an organization's business processes. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 May 2024
Patch Tuesday
Patch Tuesday is the unofficial name of Microsoft's monthly scheduled release of security fixes for the Windows operating system (OS) and other Microsoft software. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 May 2024
How to build an MLOps pipeline
Machine learning initiatives involve multiple complex workflows and tasks. A standardized pipeline can streamline this process and maximize the benefits of an MLOps approach. Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2024
Data startups at MIT Sloan CIO event aim to fill tech gaps
Cleanlab, The Modern Data Company and Pyte seek to address data quality issues, metadata management and the perils of multiparty data collaboration, respectively. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 May 2024
Data profiling vs. data mining: Why you need both
Data mining and data profiling have different roles. Using one without the other is not an option for data management operations that want quality data and usable insights. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 May 2024
An introduction to the RESTful API Modeling Language (RAML)
The RESTful API Modeling Language, or RAML, can be a powerful tool for developers looking to create an efficient, standardized API management strategy. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 May 2024
digital HR
Digital HR is the digital transformation of HR services and processes through the use of social, mobile, analytics and cloud (SMAC) technologies. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 May 2024
How to improve analytics maturity
Improve analytics maturity with advanced analytics capabilities and the proactive use of data. Navigate cultural challenges to progress to higher maturity levels. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 May 2024
How an integrated EHR can simplify practice operations, RCM
Integrated EHR offerings with revenue cycle management (RCM) technology and AI features can help streamline operations for independent physician practices. Continue Reading
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Video
10 May 2024
Java records tutorial
Java is constantly evolving, but some changes are more significant than others. This Java records tutorial teaches you about this decade's largest language enhancement to date. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 May 2024
SD-WAN security
SD-WAN security refers to the practices, protocols and technologies protecting data and resources transmitted across software-defined wide area network infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 May 2024
virtual machine escape
A virtual machine escape is an exploit in which an attacker runs code on a VM that lets the operating system (OS) running within it break out and interact directly with the hypervisor. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 May 2024
A guide to AWS storage cost
Amazon S3, FSx, Elastic File System and Elastic Block Store have different price structures, but data use remains the top factor in determining the cost of cloud storage. Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2024
Major breach of customer information developing at Dell
Almost 50 million data records relating to Dell customers appear to have been compromised in a major cyber breach Continue Reading
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Definition
10 May 2024
Pegasus malware
Pegasus malware is spyware that can hack any iOS or Android device and steal a variety of data from the infected device, including text messages, emails, key logs, audio and information from installed applications, such as Facebook or Instagram. Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2024
Generative AI is everywhere – but policy is still missing
Use of advanced artificial intelligence is outpacing organisations’ ability to govern the technology, warns ISACA research Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2024
US officials optimistic on AI but warn of risks, abuse
Federal government leaders at RSA Conference 2024 touted the benefits of AI pilot programs but also outlined how a variety of threat actors are currently abusing the technology. Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2024
UK hails first test of quantum aircraft navigation
The government’s £2.5bn quantum strategy receives a boost with test of quantum technology that gets around GPS jamming Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2024
Slow Ansible Lightspeed adoption might reflect AI qualms
Customers with Ansible Lightspeed in pilots or production remain rare, as concerns about the risks of AI and the need to shore up a solid IT automation foundation prompt caution. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 May 2024
5 KPIs to measure the success of a cloud-first strategy
So, you've adopted a cloud-first strategy, which means you've prioritized the cloud as a place for hosting workloads. Now, you need to figure out if it's worth it. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 May 2024
How to manage data privacy versus the growing grab bag of requirements
With a single worldwide approach to data privacy politically untenable, how can organisations best pick and mix what works for them? Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2024
MHRA launches AI regulatory sandbox
The Medicines Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) hopes the AI Airlock sandbox will help in improving safe development and use of medical devices Continue Reading
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Feature
10 May 2024
Edge AI explained: Everything you need to know
In this essential guide, Computer Weekly investigates the current rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence deployed at the edge of networks – edge AI Continue Reading
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Feature
10 May 2024
Four key impacts of AI on data storage
We look at the key impacts of AI on data storage, including I/O and possible bottlenecks, how I/O differs across training and inference, plus data management and compliance concerns Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2024
NAO report highlights tech failings in flagship DWP project
Lack of tech skills, disconnected agile development and non-compliance with government standards are among the issues identified in report Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2024
Knowledge24: GenAI dominates ServiceNow annual user conference
ServiceNow put the future use of GenAI at the centre of its annual user conference, Knowledge24 Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2024
Mudd named as Bytes CEO
After sitting in the hot seat on an interim basis for the past few months, Sam Mudd’s move as Bytes CEO becomes permanent Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2024
Healthcare organizations plan to expand telespecialty, virtual sitting
In a KLAS report, health organizations described the virtual care solutions with the broadest use cases across their enterprises and the areas they plan to expand. Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2024
Over 5.3 billion data records exposed in April 2024
The number of data records breached in April 2024 hit over five billion, a staggering year-on-year increase Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2024
NIH launches long COVID trials studying sleep, exercise, malaise
The clinical trials, part of the NIH RECOVER initiative, will explore sleep disturbances, exercise intolerance, and post-exertional malaise, testing four treatments. Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2024
Gene therapy allows two children with congenital deafness to hear
Regeneron announces DB-OTO restores hearing in two congenitally deaf patients at 6 and 24 weeks. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 May 2024
Top social determinants of health barring patient care access
Income, racial bias, geography, and transportation serve as key social determinants of health hampering patient care access. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 May 2024
operational efficiency
Operational efficiency refers to an organization's ability to reduce waste of time, effort and material while still producing a high-quality service or product. Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2024
Cyber attack victims need to speak up, says ICO
The Information Commissioner’s Office is urging organisations to be transparent and learn from each other’s mistakes as it reveals most of the cyber attacks it responds to stem from the same core errors Continue Reading
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Definition
09 May 2024
USB-C
USB-C, or Universal Serial Bus Type-C, is a standard connection type for mobile and portable devices. It provides a single reversible connector to transmit both power for charging and data for transfers. It is designed to replace all current USB types. Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2024
Wales gets UK’s first national SOC
The first national security operations centre of its kind in the UK has opened in the south of Wales to safeguard public sector bodies across the country Continue Reading
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Definition
09 May 2024
technological convergence
Technological convergence is a term that describes bringing previously unrelated technologies together, often in a single device. Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2024
Dell 'security incident' might affect millions
Dell notified customers that a company portal connected to customer data exposed orders, names and addresses, while reports indicate the data is now up for sale on the dark web. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 May 2024
ensemble modeling
Ensemble modeling is the process of running two or more related but different analytical models and then synthesizing the results into a single score or spread. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 May 2024
information technology (IT)
Information technology (IT) is the use of computers, storage, networking and other physical devices, infrastructure and processes to create, process, store, secure and exchange all forms of electronic data. Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2024
OpenAI deepfake detector 'belated but welcome'
The GenAI vendor's image-identifying tool has been warmly received, though some say it's belated, with elections around the world this year. The vendor also joined C2PA. Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2024
FTC's noncompete ban could increase turnover in tech
The FTC noncompete ban could drive higher quit rates, affecting innovative sectors like technology. Experts say HR managers must balance talent gains with potential staff losses. Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2024
Red Hat bullish on APAC growth, targets automakers and SMEs
Red Hat is expanding its reach into smaller firms as well as the automotive and other industries to fuel its ‘high-double digit’ growth in the region Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 May 2024
Zero Trust: Unravelling the enigma and charting the future
A special interest group aims to start a long-overdue discourse on the merits, dangers, costs, and development of Zero Trust and IAM in information security Continue Reading