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News
07 May 2024
Healthcare orgs value data analytics for improved care quality
A recent report highlights that data analytics is critical for supporting care quality, workforce productivity and cost-saving strategies in healthcare. Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2024
Senate Finance Committee combats drug shortages via draft legislation
A draft legislation from Ron Wyden and Mike Crapo of the Senate Finance Committee proposes solutions to economic factors contributing to drug shortages. Continue Reading
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Answer
07 May 2024
Understanding gene therapy coverage for sickle cell disease
Precision AQ executives discuss the recently approved gene therapies for SCD and their implications for payers and providers. Continue Reading
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07 May 2024
Police told in 2016 that Post Office prosecutor withheld evidence of Horizon errors from court
A campaigning former subpostmaster told Surrey Police he suspected a ‘possible criminal offence’ when he found details of a Post Office prosecutor withholding evidence in a 2010 trial Continue Reading
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07 May 2024
COVID-era public health programs effective for vaccine access
Researchers said the public health programs could be fruitful for future preventive care and vaccine access initiatives. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
07 May 2024
Casting a critical eye on HMRC’s IR35 checker tool
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we investigate what has been going on with HMRC’s Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool. We also speak to the CIO of Danfoss about making datacentres greener and explore the issue of restoring data and system backups after a ransomware or cyber attack. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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07 May 2024
CEST: Putting HMRC’s IR35 status checker under the microscope
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we investigate what has been going on with HMRC’s Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool. We also speak to the CIO of Danfoss about making datacentres greener and explore the issue of restoring data and system backups after a ransomware or cyber attack. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Definition
07 May 2024
personal digital assistant (PDA)
A personal digital assistant (PDA) is a small, mobile, handheld device that provides computing and information storage and retrieval capabilities for personal or business use, often for keeping schedules, calendars and address book information handy. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2024
Google unveils new threat intelligence service at RSAC 2024
Google Threat Intelligence combines investigation findings from Mandiant with crowdsourced intelligence from VirusTotal and operationalizes the data with Google's Gemini AI model. Continue Reading
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06 May 2024
Judge overseeing Workday AI lawsuit has questions
Judge Rita Lin seeks clarity on Workday's liability in an AI lawsuit alleging hiring discrimination. The case could set a precedent for AI vendors' responsibility. Continue Reading
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Answer
06 May 2024
What is the Rabbit R1, and what can it offer the enterprise?
Is an AI-powered device the next step in AI development, or a marketing gimmick? IT must explore whether the Rabbit R1 and its operating system offer real business benefits. Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 May 2024
Embrace alternative education pathways for cyber success
Shifting focus toward passion, adaptability, and a willingness to learn can revolutionise talent acquisition, fostering a more diverse and effective cyber security force. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 May 2024
SSPM vs. CSPM: What's the difference?
Posture management in the cloud is key, but evaluating different tools, such as SaaS security posture management and cloud security posture management platforms, can be confusing. Continue Reading
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06 May 2024
CIO interview: Making datacentres greener
We speak to the CIO of Danfoss about how the company has used HPE GreenLake to improve energy efficiency Continue Reading
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Definition
06 May 2024
risk-based vulnerability management (RBVM)
Risk-based vulnerability management (RBVM) is an approach to identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities in an organization's IT environment that prioritizes remediating vulnerabilities that pose the greatest risk. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2024
Recorded Future observes 'concerning' hacktivism shift
At RSA Conference 2024, Recorded Future detailed alarming trends as nation-state attackers operate under the guise of hacktivism to cover real threats to organizations. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 May 2024
Quiet management explained: Everything you need to know
Tired of micromanaging? Quiet management empowers employees with autonomy, boosting productivity and morale. It's a trust-based approach that can work for many teams, but not all. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 May 2024
Operational technology vs. information technology explained
OT and IT have long lumbered on independently, but technical developments -- particularly IoT -- are compelling the convergence of these two disparate disciplines. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2024
Splunk details Sqrrl 'screw-ups' that hampered threat hunting
At RSA Conference 2024, Splunk's David Bianco emphasizes that enterprises need revamped threat hunting frameworks to help with threat detection and response challenges. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 May 2024
The future of network licensing is Opex
Network licensing is shifting from Capex models to Opex, largely due to SDN and cloud networking evolution. Here are best practices network teams can use to plan for the future. Continue Reading
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Definition
06 May 2024
social engineering penetration testing
Social engineering penetration testing is the practice of deliberately conducting typical social engineering scams on employees to ascertain the organization's level of vulnerability to this type of exploit. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
06 May 2024
Network automation success begins with a source of truth
A network source of truth is essential for automation strategies. Organizations must know what data an NSoT contains and which tools to integrate for successful network automation. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2024
Precision medicine tool predicts breast cancer immunotherapy response
New InteractPrint tool analyzes how breast cancer epithelial cells impact cancer-immune interactions, enabling prediction of immune checkpoint inhibition response. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 May 2024
Best practices for getting started with MLOps
As AI and machine learning become increasingly popular in enterprises, organizations need to learn how to set their initiatives up for success. These MLOps best practices can help. Continue Reading
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06 May 2024
Microsoft beefs up cyber initiative after hard-hitting US report
Microsoft is expanding its recently launched Secure Future Initiative in the wake of a hard-hitting US government report on recent nation state intrusions into its systems Continue Reading
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06 May 2024
RSAC 2024: Data breach survivors discuss lessons learned
Experts who have experienced data breaches firsthand discussed data breach response best practices at RSAC. Continue Reading
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06 May 2024
IBM study shows security for GenAI projects is an afterthought
IBM's survey of C-suite executives finds that 82% say trustworthy and secure AI are essential, but only 24% have a security component included in their GenAI projects. Continue Reading
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Podcast
06 May 2024
Salesforce open model AI strategy aims for trust, automation
The CRM and CX giant is leaning on generative AI for sales and customer service applications and is aiming to ensure that users can trust the output of large language models. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 May 2024
What to know about hybrid data center security strategies
Cybersecurity is critical to protect data and systems. Admins of hybrid data centers must understand the risks of a hybrid model and how specific cyberattacks can be prevented. Continue Reading
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06 May 2024
Cisco details Splunk security integrations, AI developments
Just two months after Cisco completed its $28 billion acquisition of analytics giant Splunk, the company added XDR capabilities into Splunk Enterprise Security. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2024
Hospital profitability dips as expenses bog down margins
The year-to-date operating margin index, as calculated by Kaufman Hall, fell 0.2 percentage points in March as expenses drove down profits. Continue Reading
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06 May 2024
Federation of State Medical Boards publishes AI governance best practices
New FSMB guidelines outline how providers can meet their professional and ethical duties when utilizing artificial intelligence in clinical settings. Continue Reading
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Answer
06 May 2024
Can health systems help push digital health development forward?
Health systems are uniquely suited to developing clinically effective digital health tools, but they must first navigate the complexities of technology development. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2024
Philips agrees to $1.1 billion settlement following CPAP recalls
A first-quarter report from Philips revealed that the company would pay $1.1 billion in litigation settlements from the Respironics class action lawsuits. Continue Reading
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Answer
06 May 2024
Addressing challenges in nucleotide therapeutic delivery
Walter Strapps, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer at Liberate Bio, discusses ongoing challenges with nucleotide therapeutic delivery and how Liberate is addressing them. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2024
CVS Health acquires Hella+Health amid Medicare Advantage troubles
The Medicare Advantage broker, Hella+Health, has stated that it receives commissions but does not accept rewards from carriers. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 May 2024
Change Healthcare cyberattack exposes cybersecurity concerns
The Change Healthcare cyberattack has sparked conversations about third-party risk management, the importance of MFA, and the effects of consolidation in healthcare. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2024
CDC: Maternal mortality rates plummet 2021 to 2022
In 2021, there were more than 1,200 maternal deaths in the US; by 2022, the maternal mortality rate shrunk to 817 deaths, signaling key improvements. Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 May 2024
Making end-user computing more sustainable
Identifying endpoint assets, implementing virtual desktops and using refurbished equipment are some of the ways to manage the environmental sustainability of endpoint devices Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 May 2024
AWS to protect its cloud using CrowdStrike security products
AWS is replacing a variety of security products with the CrowdStrike Falcon Platform to further secure applications and data on its cloud. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 May 2024
Women in tech statistics: The latest research and trends
In the tech sector, women still trail their male counterparts in terms of pay, leadership roles and representation. Continue Reading
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News
03 May 2024
Microsoft, Google seek green card rule change
Tech companies struggle with green card sponsorships amid job cuts, but a proposed rule change, sought by the industry, could exempt certain tech jobs from labor market tests. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 May 2024
PowerFlex (formerly ScaleIO)
PowerFlex is a software-defined storage product from Dell EMC. It is available as software only or as a prebuilt Dell server or rack appliance. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 May 2024
data anonymization
Data anonymization describes various techniques to remove or block data containing personally identifiable information (PII). Continue Reading
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03 May 2024
Adobe expands bug bounty programme to account for GenAI
Adobe has expanded the scope of its HackerOne-driven bug bounty scheme to incorporate flaws and risks arising from the development of generative artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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Tip
03 May 2024
Fixed-mobile convergence could solve UC services gap
With fixed-mobile convergence, enterprises might finally have a way to ensure their employees have full access to UC services on their mobile devices. Continue Reading
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News
03 May 2024
Patch GitLab vuln without delay, users warned
The addition of a serious vulnerability in the GitLab open source platform to CISA’s KEV catalogue prompts a flurry of concern Continue Reading
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03 May 2024
EU calls out Fancy Bear over attacks on Czech, German governments
The European Union, alongside member states Czechia and Germany, have accused Russian government APT Fancy Bear of being behind a series of attacks on political parties and government bodies Continue Reading
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News
03 May 2024
Cloud campaign intensifies for Atlassian software products
Atlassian plans to continue updating Data Center products, but accelerating cloud updates and migrations touted at Team '24 prompt questions about their long-term future. Continue Reading
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03 May 2024
New HPE array brings Cray storage to the data center
The HPE Cray C500 delivers enough storage and performance for enterprise high-performance computing and AI workloads on-premises, and without the supercomputer price tag. Continue Reading
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News
03 May 2024
Wavenet and Daisy join forces
Combination will produce one of the largest independent managed service providers in the UK Continue Reading
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Feature
03 May 2024
ChatGPT and human resources: What HR leaders should know
ChatGPT can help HR staff save time on some tasks, but the still-new technology also comes with potential issues that HR leaders should be aware of. Learn more. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 May 2024
How remote work is changing patch management
The work-from-home revolution is putting new demands on remote patch management. Here's how to tackle the challenges and make sure your remote workforce is protected. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 May 2024
Compare NoSQL database types in the cloud
NoSQL systems are increasingly common in the cloud. Read about the different types of NoSQL databases that are available from major cloud providers and other vendors. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 May 2024
data center
A data center is a facility composed of networked computers, storage systems and computing infrastructure that organizations use to assemble, process, store and disseminate large amounts of data. Continue Reading
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Podcast
03 May 2024
Weaveworks' lessons for open source business leaders
Weaveworks CEO Alexis Richardson talks about the company's beginnings and ultimate end, and offers up some ideas on how to help the businesses of open source software succeed. Continue Reading
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News
03 May 2024
Openreach ups pace of copper network switch-off
UK’s largest broadband provider maintains pace of digital network transformation adding nearly 100 locations to its roster of communications exchanges that are now able to offer digital comms based on full-fibre networks Continue Reading
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News
03 May 2024
HHS final rule boosts ACA coverage access for DACA recipients
With this final rule, around 100,000 previously uninsured DACA recipients may gain coverage access through the ACA marketplace. Continue Reading
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News
03 May 2024
Lords say government must ‘go beyond’ current approach to LLMs
Chair of the Lords Communications and Digital Committee has written to the UK’s digital secretary about the government’s approach to generative AI, lamenting a lack of support for copyright holders and measures to ensure competition in AI markets Continue Reading
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News
03 May 2024
Nokia, Infobip team to accelerate CPaaS API development
Global cloud communications platform teams with comms services provider to enable developers to build wider array of network-powered applications Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 May 2024
IT Sustainability Think Tank: How CIOs can measure their carbon emissions and energy use
CIOs and IT leaders must take action now to ensure they have an accurate overview of the carbon emissions, energy use and sustainability of their organisation's overall activities. But how should they go about this? Continue Reading
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News
03 May 2024
Optimising application connections, improving security posture top SD-WAN priorities
Research looking into key drivers behind global SD-WAN investments find deployments are mainly driven by need to optimise network connections to cloud-based applications and improve overall security posture Continue Reading
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News
03 May 2024
Post Office legal boss withheld details from statutory body reviewing miscarriages of justice
The Post Office’s top lawyer held back vital information when requested by the criminal cases review commission, preventing wrongful convictions from being reviewed Continue Reading
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News
03 May 2024
Machine learning algorithm improved risk adjustment models, study finds
The machine learning algorithm helped avoid significant underpayments for people with at least one rare diagnosis. Continue Reading
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News
03 May 2024
House reps introduce bills to make telehealth flexibilities permanent
Two bills recently introduced in the House aim to permanently extend rural telehealth access and expand the list of practitioners able to provide virtual care. Continue Reading
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News
03 May 2024
Machine learning reveals link between metabolites and Alzheimer's
A machine learning method recently shed light on how gut microbial metabolites interact with cells’ receptors and contribute to Alzheimer's disease. Continue Reading
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03 May 2024
Why IAM is central to cyber security
BeyondTrust’s chief security strategist talks up the importance of identity and access management, and the role of cyber insurance in driving security improvements Continue Reading
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News
03 May 2024
Dose-sparing mpox vaccine regimen is safe and effective
NIH-sponsored research revealed that a lower dose of the mpox vaccine was safe and produced a similar antibody response to the standard protocol. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 May 2024
What is implicit bias, how does it affect healthcare?
Healthcare leaders working toward health equity will need to recognize their own implicit biases to truly enhance patient care. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
03 May 2024
MicroScope: The challenge of our time
In this issue, explore what you can do to help customers on their net-zero journeys as sustainability grows in importance in the boardroom. Also read up on the benefits of refurbished kit, and learn how Tech Channel Ambassadors are promoting careers to young people and reskillers Continue Reading
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Definition
03 May 2024
facial recognition
Facial recognition is a category of biometric software that maps an individual's facial features to confirm their identity. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 May 2024
document sanitization
Document sanitization is the process of cleaning a document to ensure that only the intended information can be accessed from it. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 May 2024
What is the inception score (IS)?
The inception score (IS) is a mathematical algorithm used to measure or determine the quality of images created by generative AI through a generative adversarial network (GAN). Continue Reading
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Definition
02 May 2024
What is the dark web (darknet)?
The dark web is an encrypted portion of the internet not visible to the general public via a traditional search engine such as Google. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 May 2024
How to optimize for the zero moment of truth
A zero moment of truth shapes CX, yet many organizations don't know they have control over it. Learn how to tackle the zero moment of truth expertly. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 May 2024
affinity marketing
Affinity marketing is a type of direct marketing in which a business forms a partnership with an organization to provide goods or services in exchange for access to a new market. Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 May 2024
Kaseya Connect Global brings Partner First Pledge, new service
Kaseya's pledge to partners promises more pricing controls and a new subscription service that lets MSPs manage and secure their clients' environments at a lower cost. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 May 2024
When is multi-cloud disaster recovery the right choice?
A multi-cloud disaster recovery strategy has numerous benefits, including enhanced resilience. It also brings in several technical and organizational hurdles for IT teams. Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2024
AI can be sustainability enabler, but cost is steep
In this Q&A, Kumar Parakala of GHD Digital explains some of the benefits of using GenAI in sustainability initiatives, as well as the issues that must be addressed. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 May 2024
Develop a backup KPI to improve performance
Key performance indicators help ensure that IT teams meet the needs of the business. A backup KPI demonstrates effective data protection to both customers and management. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 May 2024
What is a data protection officer (DPO) and what do they do?
Today's DPO must juggle technical, legal and collaborative skills in the shadow of more sophisticated data breaches, tougher data privacy laws and generative AI deployments. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 May 2024
What are graph neural networks (GNNs)?
Graph neural networks (GNNs) are a type of neural network architecture and deep learning method that can help users analyze graphs, enabling them to make predictions based on the data described by a graph's nodes and edges. Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2024
Palo Alto Networks claims to raise bar on SASE
Palo Alto Networks releases version 3.0 of SASE tech designed to extend zero trust to unmanaged devices, secure data with artificial intelligence and boosts application performance for partners and customers Continue Reading
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Definition
02 May 2024
What are vector embeddings?
Vector embeddings are numerical representations that capture the relationships and meaning of words, phrases and other data types. Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2024
Broadband Forum forges enhancements to 5G convergence standards
Latest 5G work by developer of broadband standards sees major enhancements building on 3GPP’s Release 18 to advance next-generation applications, network resilience and support of converged services Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2024
MongoDB launches tools for developing generative AI apps
The database vendor's new capabilities include Atlas Stream Processing to enable real-time model updates and Atlas Search Nodes to handle advanced analytics workloads. Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2024
Update from eSync Alliance accelerates software-defined vehicle roadmap
Trade association eSync Alliance publishes updated specification aimed at achieving further interoperability and collaboration in automotive use cases Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2024
NCSC updates warning over hacktivist threat to CNI
The NCSC and CISA have warned about the evolving threat from Russia-backed hacktivist threat actors targeting critical national infrastructure, after a number of American utilities were attacked Continue Reading
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Tip
02 May 2024
How to use Copilot in Teams meetings, chat and phone calls
Microsoft Copilot, an AI assistant, can summarize Microsoft Teams meetings, create action items and highlight communication gaps that need to be addressed. Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2024
Oracle adds vector search capabilities to database platform
The tech giant's update features capabilities aimed at enabling users to operationalize unstructured data as well as bring AI to their data to avoid duplication and isolation. Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2024
Ukrainian national sentenced over REvil ransomware spree
A 24-year-old Ukrainian man has been sentenced to more than 13 years in prison after being convicted of his role in the REvil ransomware attacks Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2024
Dropbox Sign user information accessed in data breach
Account data belonging to Dropbox Sign users was accessed by an unknown threat actor after they hacked into the organisation’s backend infrastructure Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2024
Dropbox discloses data breach involving Dropbox Sign
A threat actor accessed Dropbox Sign customer names, emails, hashed passwords, API keys, OAuth tokens, multifactor authentication information and other data. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 May 2024
What are masked language models (MLMs)?
Masked language models (MLMs) are used in natural language processing (NLP) tasks for training language models. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 May 2024
What is PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)?
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a widely accepted set of policies and procedures intended to optimize the security of credit, debit and cash card transactions and protect cardholders against misuse of their personal information. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 May 2024
net neutrality
Net neutrality is the concept of an open, equal internet for everyone, regardless of content consumed or the device, application or platform used. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 May 2024
What is Data Encryption Standard (DES)?
Data Encryption Standard (DES) is an outdated symmetric key method of data encryption. Continue Reading
