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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
24 Apr 2024
Snowflake targets enterprise AI with launch of Arctic LLM
The data cloud vendor's open source LLM was designed to excel at business-specific tasks, such as generating code and following instructions, to enable enterprise-grade development. Continue Reading
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Definition
24 Apr 2024
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the transfer of data from one computer system to another by standardized message formatting without the need for human intervention. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Apr 2024
Bitcoin halving explained: Everything you need to know
Since its 2009 inception, bitcoin surged from $0 to a peak of $69,000 in Nov. 2021. To control supply, a halving event happens to limit mining rewards and slow bitcoin creation. Continue Reading
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News
24 Apr 2024
SAP earnings rise, but no support extension
Support for SAP ECC is due to end in 2027. The company hopes customers will choose to buy into its business AI portfolio Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Apr 2024
The keys to ESG success
Figures across the industry share some of their best practices to improve sustainability and diversity Continue Reading
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News
24 Apr 2024
ITV News tech failures nearly caused ‘holes’ in live broadcasts
Software purchased by ITN to be used to create bulletins and other content for ITV News is still experiencing problems almost a year after its introduction Continue Reading
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News
24 Apr 2024
Lords debate amendment to law on use of computer evidence in light of Post Office scandal
Peers to debate amending the law on the use of computer evidence in court, which is partly to blame for the wrongful prosecutions of hundreds of former subpostmasters Continue Reading
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News
24 Apr 2024
HPE looks to go beyond standards requirements with Wi-Fi 7 access points
HPE announces Wi-Fi 7 wireless access points to provide managed ‘comprehensive’ edge IT solution to provide extended user and IoT connectivity, in-line processing, enhanced security and maximised performance Continue Reading
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News
24 Apr 2024
UK altnets claim to outpace Openreach in UK fibre
Research from Independent Networks Cooperation Association finds that despite challenges, alternative broadband providers enjoyed robust growth in 2023 Continue Reading
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News
24 Apr 2024
Mitel sets out UC strategy
Comms player shares three-pronged approach with partners and customers Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2024
Splunk-Cribl lawsuit yields mixed result for both companies
Cribl did infringe on Splunk's copyright, a California jury found, but awarded damages of only $1. Both sides declared victory, and Splunk vowed to seek injunctive relief. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Apr 2024
What are the 5 Scrum values?
Scrum defines five key values: openness, courage, respect, focus and commitment. Here's why they are important. Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2024
SAP earnings for Q1 indicate strong cloud growth
SAP's cloud revenue for the first quarter of 2024 indicates healthy growth and sets the stage as customers plan cloud migrations and implementations of business AI functionalities. Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2024
Veeam acquires Coveware for incident response capabilities
Coveware will remain operationally independent with its cyberincident capabilities and ransomware research complementing the data backup vendor's recovery offerings. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Apr 2024
An overview of Microsoft Dynamics 365
Dynamics 365 unites various CRM and ERP tools into one platform. CRM apps include Dynamics 365 Sales and Customer Service, and ERP tools include Finance and Commerce. Continue Reading
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Definition
23 Apr 2024
high availability (HA)
High availability (HA) is the ability of a system to operate continuously for a designated period of time even if components within the system fail. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Apr 2024
How to measure the ROI of enterprise AI initiatives
Interest in AI tools and systems has skyrocketed across industries. To ensure their endeavors are worthwhile, businesses are increasingly emphasizing return on investment. Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2024
Extreme Connect 2024: Wi-Fi 6E to drive connectivity revolution in infinite enterprise
Extreme Networks kicks off annual conference with a launch it says will revolutionise outdoor connectivity through Wi-Fi 6E certification, with first significant customer deployments by leading entertainment company, major league baseball sports team and university Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2024
FTC bans noncompete agreements in split vote
Now that the FTC has issued its final rule banning noncompete clauses, it's likely to face a bevy of legal challenges. Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2024
Gartner's IT services forecast calls for consulting uptick
IT service providers could benefit from a less-constrained tech purchasing climate as enterprises seek to bolster in-house skills with consulting services. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Apr 2024
6 common social media privacy issues
Social media usage continues to grow as people share posts, videos and photos. However, there are data privacy issues and risks with sharing on social media. Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 Apr 2024
Security Think Tank: Cyber sector, you have failed this community
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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Definition
23 Apr 2024
neuro-symbolic AI
Neuro-symbolic AI combines neural networks with rules-based symbolic processing techniques to improve artificial intelligence systems' accuracy, explainability and precision. Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2024
Cohesity adds confidential computing to FortKnox
Cohesity is partnering with Intel to bring confidential computing technology to its FortKnox vault service -- a welcome, if limited, security addition, according to experts. Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2024
U.S. cracks down on commercial spyware with visa restrictions
The move marks the latest effort by the U.S. government to curb the spread of commercial spyware, which has been used to target journalists, politicians and human rights activists. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Apr 2024
5 benefits and examples of phygital customer experience
Modern customers expect brands to blend physical and digital channels for seamless CX -- often called phygital experiences. In turn, it helps businesses learn more about customers. Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2024
GooseEgg proves golden for Fancy Bear, says Microsoft
Microsoft’s threat researchers have uncovered GooseEgg, a never-before-seen tool being used by Forest Blizzard, or Fancy Bear, in conjunction with vulnerabilities in Windows Print Spooler Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Apr 2024
Why GenAI infrastructure optimization starts with the network
GenAI deployment requires optimized infrastructure. The networking aspects, such as workload placement and the type of deployment model, could determine GenAI performance. Continue Reading
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Definition
23 Apr 2024
Twitter
Twitter is a free social networking site where users broadcast short posts known as tweets. Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2024
Enterprise AI: Free, premium or a bolt-on?
SaaS providers will have to offer AI in their product mix. But they need to make a huge upfront investment in AI infrastructure, which impacts revenue Continue Reading
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Definition
23 Apr 2024
Linear Tape-Open (LTO)
Linear Tape-Open (LTO) is an open-format tape storage technology created by HPE, IBM and Seagate Technology. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Apr 2024
Creating a patch management policy: Step-by-step guide
A comprehensive patch management policy is insurance against security vulnerabilities and bugs in networked hardware and software that can disrupt your critical business processes. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
23 Apr 2024
What are you doing to ensure your IT suppliers work for you?
Navigating the Complex IT Supplier Landscape in 2024 It is a truism that IT evolves rapidly, hence it follows that we need to reassess relevant strategies periodically to ensure efficiency. But, as ... Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2024
Post Office boss used husband’s descriptions in 'Orwellian' ploy to downplay Horizon problems
Post Office CEO sought advice from husband on what words to use in reports to downplay known errors in software, inquiry told. Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2024
ONC releases Common Agreement Version 2.0 for TEFCA
ONC has released the TEFCA Common Agreement Version 2.0, as well as Participant and Subparticipant Terms of Participation, to further health data interoperability. Continue Reading
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Definition
23 Apr 2024
networking (computer)
Networking, also known as computer networking, is the practice of transporting and exchanging data between nodes over a shared medium in an information system. Continue Reading
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Definition
23 Apr 2024
GNOME (GNU Network Object Model Environment)
GNOME (GNU Network Object Model Environment) is a graphical user interface (GUI) and set of computer desktop applications for Linux operating system (OS) users. Continue Reading
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Definition
23 Apr 2024
business impact analysis (BIA)
A business impact analysis (BIA) is a systematic process to determine and evaluate the potential effects of an interruption to critical business operations as a result of a disaster, accident or emergency. Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2024
AWS boosts Amazon Bedrock GenAI platform, upgrades Titan LLM
The cloud giant buttressed its GenAI platform with features to import, select and build safety guardrails for third-party LLMs from Meta, Cohere, Mistral and others more easily. Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 Apr 2024
Questions for IT and cyber leaders from the CSRB Microsoft report
The US government's CSRB report on last year's state sponsored cyber attacks on Microsoft raises significant concerns for Redmond and its customers. Expert Owen Sayers outlines five key questions IT and cyber security leaders should now consider Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2024
Mandiant: Attacker dwell time down, ransomware up in 2023
Mandiant's 'M-Trends' 2024 report offered positive signs for global cybersecurity but warned that threat actors are shifting to zero-day exploitation and evasion techniques. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Apr 2024
Five reasons why – and when – cloud storage is the answer
We look at when cloud storage can be the best choice, with considerations that include performance, scalability and agility, cost, management simplicity, and security and resilience Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 Apr 2024
IT Sustainability Think Tank: Sustainable innovation key to carbon emissions transparency
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
23 Apr 2024
Nokia boosts Industry 4.0 with MX Grid, Visual Position and Object Detection
Comms tech provider makes series of announcements to enable more effective, responsive and agile decision-making for Industry 4.0 segments by processing, and unveils visual position and object detection technology to track industrial assets via camera video feeds Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2024
Expert investigating Capture system refuses to meet ‘untrustworthy’ Post Office
A former Post Office executive has refused to meet his past employer to discuss the controversial Capture system Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2024
Vodafone Business aims to help SMEs boost productivity and security
Following research showing how small and medium-sized businesses could increase profits and efficiency by making better use of digital tools, UK comms provider unveils campaign to help SMEs source digital tools to boost productivity and security Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2024
Lords split over UK government approach to autonomous weapons
During a debate on autonomous weapons systems, Lords expressed mixed opinions towards the UK government’s current position, including its reluctance to adopt a working definition and commit to international legal instruments controlling their use Continue Reading
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23 Apr 2024
DPU 101
We look at data processing units – what they are, what they do, and who supplies them. Continue Reading
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23 Apr 2024
Network Rail on the data-driven decisions keeping railways safe across the country
We find out how Network Rail is analysing data to gauge risk and reduce the chance of delays. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
23 Apr 2024
How data keeps Britain’s trains on track
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how Network Rail is ensuring train safety in the face of extreme weather thanks to advanced data analytics. Our latest buyer’s guide examines the latest trends in storage technology. And we talk to the Ministry of Defence’s first ever chief data officer. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Definition
23 Apr 2024
What is SD-WAN (software-defined WAN)? Ultimate guide
Software-defined WAN is a technology that uses software-defined networking concepts to distribute network traffic across a wide area network, or WAN. Continue Reading
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Definition
23 Apr 2024
epoch
In a computing context, an epoch is the date and time relative to which a computer's clock and timestamp values are determined. Continue Reading
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Definition
22 Apr 2024
host virtual machine (host VM)
A host virtual machine is the server component of a virtual machine the underlying hardware that provides computing resources to support a particular guest VM. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Apr 2024
What to do when a Windows 11 remote desktop keeps freezing
While recent issues with Windows 11 remote desktops freezing are likely tied to a faulty Windows update, admins need to know how to prevent these frozen remote desktops from happening. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Apr 2024
Apple lawsuit history explained
In March 2024, the DOJ filed a lawsuit against Apple, alleging its smartphone market monopoly. However, this isn't the first time Apple has seen legal action. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Apr 2024
Green IT audit: What it is and how to prepare
A green IT audit uses standards to help companies understand the ways an organization's tech practices affect the environment. Here's a broad overview and some tips to get started. Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2024
Mitre breached by nation-state threat actor via Ivanti flaws
An unnamed nation-state threat actor breached Mitre through two Ivanti Connect Secure zero-day vulnerabilities, CVE-2023-46805 and CVE-2024-21887, disclosed earlier this year. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Apr 2024
AI, toll fraud and messaging top the list of UC security concerns
AI might get all the attention, but IT leaders are also concerned about some other key security vulnerabilities within their unified communications platforms. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Apr 2024
Securing the edge: A new battleground in mobile network security
Edge computing is transforming approaches to mobile network infrastructure, but failure to secure it can expose networks and data to cyber threats. Learn more about the dangers and potential solutions Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2024
SAP Emarsys launches Product Finder AI shopping tool
SAP Emarsys moves deeper into generative AI with Product Finder, a product recommendation tool that promises to improve e-commerce and marketing message relevancy. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Apr 2024
Austrian AI: from academia to commercial success and beyond
Austria has established itself as a European frontrunner when it comes to artificial intelligence exploration and, importantly, deployment Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Apr 2024
Beyond AI doomerism: Navigating hype vs. reality in AI risk
As AI becomes increasingly widespread, viewpoints featuring both sensationalism and real concern are shaping discussions about the technology and its implications for the future. Continue Reading
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Definition
22 Apr 2024
Bitcoin
Bitcoin is a digital currency -- also called cryptocurrency -- that can be traded for goods or services with vendors that accept Bitcoin as payment. Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2024
Fujitsu to cut UK jobs as Post Office scandal fallout hits sales
Japanese supplier’s role in the Post Office Horizon scandal is beginning to hurt its UK business, with job cuts announced Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 Apr 2024
SaaS: With AI, every which way you lose
The latest spending forecast data from analyst firm Gartner shows that spending on datacentres is set to increase 10% in 2024. This is largely being driven by hyperscalers riding the generative AI ... Continue Reading
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Definition
22 Apr 2024
chief privacy officer (CPO)
A chief privacy officer (CPO) is a corporate executive charged with developing and implementing policies designed to protect employee and customer data from unauthorized access. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Apr 2024
Simplify mobile app development for the enterprise
Without the right resources, mobile app development can be challenging. Find out how to start the process and the best tools to streamline the app dev journey. Continue Reading
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Definition
22 Apr 2024
Workday
Workday is a cloud-based software vendor that specializes in human capital management (HCM) and financial management applications. Continue Reading
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Podcast
22 Apr 2024
Examining developers' perception of AI tools
At GitHub and for many coders, AI technology can shoulder some of the cognitive burden. However, inaccuracies that come with the tools can be hard for some. Continue Reading
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Definition
22 Apr 2024
What is VoIP (voice over Internet Protocol)?
VoIP (voice over Internet Protocol) is the transmission of voice and multimedia content over an internet connection. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Apr 2024
Explore CASB use cases before you decide to buy
CASB tools help secure cloud applications so only authorized users have access. Discover more about this rapidly evolving technology and its use cases. Continue Reading
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Definition
22 Apr 2024
data destruction
Data destruction is the process of destroying data stored on tapes, hard disks and other forms of electronic media so that it's completely unreadable and can't be accessed or used for unauthorized purposes. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Apr 2024
Open source vs. proprietary database management
Open source and commercial databases are alternative options to help streamline data management processes. Examine the pros and cons of each approach. Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2024
Former Sellafield consultant claims the nuclear complex tampered with evidence
Whistleblower Alison McDermott claims former employer Sellafield tampered with metadata in letters used in evidence during an employment tribunal Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2024
Fujifilm plans to ‘make tape easy’ with Kangaroo SME appliance
Fujifilm to add 100TB SME-focused Kangaroo tape infrastructure in a box to existing 1PB offer, as energy efficiency and security of tape make it alluring to customers Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2024
Government provides funding to help innovators navigate regs
AI and Digital Hub, backed by almost £2m in funding, will coordinate regulatory advice across CMA, FCA, ICO and Ofcom Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2024
NCSC announces PwC’s Richard Horne as CEO
Former PwC and Barclays cyber chief Richard Horne set to join UK’s National Cyber Security Centre as CEO Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2024
Interview: IoT enables Dutch-French company to provide bicycle and scooter rental
Dott’s connected system and mobile app allow users to hire vehicles and ensure safe and compliant rides in 40 cities across Europe and Israel Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2024
Digital Edge punching above its weight in Asia datacentre market
Fast-growing datacentre provider Digital Edge is eyeing business from hyperscalers and counting on its strengths in datacentre operations and local partnerships to stand out from rivals Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Apr 2024
Tips for migrating to OpenJDK
Interest in OpenJDK, and in commercial support for it, has intensified as Oracle Java SE becomes increasingly expensive Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2024
Post Office lawyer was a jack of all trades, but failed his own
Post Office IT scandal inquiry hears how a lawyer was at the centre of the Post Office’s attempts to prevent problems with its IT system becoming public knowledge Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2024
IT leaders hiring CISOs aplenty, but don’t fully understand the role
Most businesses now have a CISO, but perceptions of what CISOs are supposed to do, and confusion over the value they offer, may be holding back harmonious relations, according to a report Continue Reading
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Conference Coverage
22 Apr 2024
Red Hat Summit 2024 news and conference guide
Use this Red Hat Summit conference guide to stay up to date on current trends, emerging technologies and information from keynote speakers and industry experts. Continue Reading
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Definition
22 Apr 2024
free cooling
Free cooling is an approach to lowering the air temperature in a building or data center by using naturally cool air or water instead of mechanical refrigeration. Continue Reading
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Definition
22 Apr 2024
What is generative AI? Everything you need to know
Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence technology that can produce various types of content, including text, imagery, audio and synthetic data. Continue Reading
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News
21 Apr 2024
Crime agency criticises Meta as European police chiefs call for curbs on end-to-end encryption
Law enforcement agencies step up demands for ‘lawful access’ to encrypted communications Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Apr 2024
Green coding - Confluent: Sustainability through data streaming
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Peter Pugh-Jones in his capacity as director of financial services at Confluent. Confluent is a full-scale data streaming ... Continue Reading
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News
19 Apr 2024
Cisco charts new security terrain with Hypershield
Initially, Hypershield protects software, VMs and containerized applications running on Linux. Cisco's ambition is to eventually broaden its reach. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Apr 2024
Top 12 AI podcasts to listen to
These top-rated podcasts will help you stay up to date with the latest AI news. Continue Reading
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Definition
19 Apr 2024
data processing
Data processing refers to essential operations executed on raw data to transform the information into a useful format or structure that provides valuable insights to a user or organization. Continue Reading
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News
19 Apr 2024
Businesses need to prepare for SEC climate rules, EU's CSRD
While the SEC's new climate rules and the EU's CSRD are both facing delays, businesses still need to identify methods for collecting and assessing climate data. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Apr 2024
7 steps to create a data loss prevention policy
Data loss prevention is an ever-changing process of proactive and reactive protection and planning. Read on to learn how to set up a successful DLP policy. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Apr 2024
Automated patch management: 9 best practices for success
Automating the patching process is almost a necessity, especially in large organizations. Here's why, plus pros and cons, tips and best practices for keeping systems up to date. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Apr 2024
A green IT assessment: Why it's important, what to include
A company's technology systems and devices can have a profound effect on sustainability efforts. Learn how a green IT assessment can uncover areas that need improvement. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Apr 2024
4 types of mobile security models and how they work
Learn about the different mobile security models that organizations can choose from and how vendors combine cloud-based threat defense with on-device security. Continue Reading
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Definition
19 Apr 2024
IT operations (IT ops)
The term IT operations (IT ops) describes the many processes and services an IT department manages and maintains within an organization. Continue Reading
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News
19 Apr 2024
Report reveals Northern Ireland police put up to 18 journalists and lawyers under surveillance
Disclosures that the Police Service of Northern Ireland obtained phone communications data from journalists and lawyers leads to renewed calls for inquiry Continue Reading
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News
19 Apr 2024
Nexfibre reaches million premises ready for service benchmark
Months after commitment to billion-pound investment in broadband infrastructure across the course of 2024, UK wholesale provider claims massive milestone in plan to deliver full-fibre gigabit network to five million premises by 2026 Continue Reading
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News
19 Apr 2024
OpenTofu forges on with beta feature that drew HashiCorp ire
Defying a HashiCorp cease and desist, OpenTofu 1.7 beta ships with the removed blocks feature and client-side state encryption support long sought by the Terraform community. Continue Reading
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News
19 Apr 2024
Sonatus opens software-defined vehicle R&D, engineering centre in Dublin
Software-defined vehicle partner establishes new design centre to take advantage of highly skilled pool of technical and engineering talent, and enable closer collaboration with customers and partners in the UK and EU Continue Reading