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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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Feature
29 Jan 2026
Cybersecurity and business needs: A CISO's 2026 outlook
Uncover the 2026 cybersecurity predictions, trends, tools and strategies CISOs need to navigate evolving business and threat landscapes. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Jan 2026
10 components of an effective employee well-being strategy
Employee well-being strategies now extend beyond traditional wellness programs. These 10 components outline how organizations can build sustainable, people-centered approaches that evolve over time. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Jan 2026
Spotlight on AI and emerging tech in 2026
As we welcome 2026, AI continues to lead the charge in business innovation. Expect to see more about governance, physical AI and integration with emerging technologies. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Jan 2026
CERT vs. CSIRT vs. SOC: What's the difference?
What's in a name? In incident response parlance, there are subtle -- and sometimes confusing -- distinctions among a CERT, a CSIRT, a CIRT and a SOC. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2026
Security now one of the UK’s fastest-growing career paths
The number of people working in the cyber security field has almost trebled in the 2020s, with one cyber professional for every 68 businesses in the UK Continue Reading
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29 Jan 2026
UK government signs more partners to boost AI skills across the country
The government is seeking to educate 10 million adults in the UK on how to use artificial intelligence tools to streamline their work Continue Reading
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29 Jan 2026
Troubleshooter steps in as Capita and civil service bosses apologise for pension scheme problems
High volumes of customer calls, backlogs and complex requests blamed for shaky start to life on civil service pension scheme for Capita Continue Reading
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29 Jan 2026
Westcon-Comstor and Bechtle expand global reach
Distributors Westcon-Comstor and Bechtle seal acquisitions to add more geographical coverage across Europe Continue Reading
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29 Jan 2026
Interview: ManageEngine doubles down on data sovereignty with UAE datacentre launch
ManageEngine CEO Rajesh Ganesan explains why owning the cloud stack matters to CIOs in the Middle East, and how automation, AI and end-to-end IT management are reshaping enterprise priorities Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2026
Sonia Patel to become interim UK government chief technology officer
NHS England’s chief technology officer has taken on the same role for government on an interim 12-month fixed-term contract Continue Reading
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29 Jan 2026
Meta’s latest results show diversification of datacentre capacity strategy
The social media giant is facing increased datacentre costs due to rising server, memory and storage prices Continue Reading
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29 Jan 2026
Fujitsu boss ‘falls on his sword’ before settling with Post Office scandal victims
Fujitsu's European chief Paul Patterson is stepping down from his role amid the troubles brought on by the supplier’s central role in the Post Office scandal Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 Jan 2026
m3ter rings change on usage-based pricing with m3sh Workflows
Quirkily-named m3ter offers a platform that processes usage data (metering), performs complex bill calculations (rating) and automates data flows relating to usage and billing around the ... Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Jan 2026
How to prevent data loss: 4 strategies for better data protection
Preventing data loss doesn't start and end with better data backups. An organization's culture, IT strategy and choice of tools all play important roles. Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2026
Nvidia releases synthetic dataset to support Singapore’s AI ambitions
The AI chip giant has developed a synthetic dataset of personas to help developers build AI models that understand Singapore’s demographic and cultural nuances without using personally identifiable information Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2026
Scotland gets AI growth zone boost in Lanarkshire
CoreWeave is building a 500MW AI cloud, providing the region with 800 high-paid jobs in artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2026
Cyberthreat actors shift from ransomware to patient extortion: Report
As the healthcare attack surface rapidly expands, cyberthreat actors are now favoring triple extortion, service disruption and individual patient extortion, Trellix observed. Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2026
Alteryx launches in-warehouse data prep tool for BigQuery
Live Query for BigQuery eliminates the need to move data between systems, saving customers from spending on data egress and reducing the risk of security leaks. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Jan 2026
Software testing strategies in 2026
When testing is stuck in a loop, use these 10 techniques to help teams rethink regression, test components in isolation and improve quality fast. Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2026
Dynatrace AI agents draw on new observability integrations
Dynatrace rolls out AI agents grounded in a newly consolidated observability data back end and user interfaces, as enterprise AI ROI now hinges on context engineering. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Jan 2026
Leading AI with ethics: The new governance mandate
Ethical AI governance is now a boardroom priority, enabling organizations to curb bias, ensure accountability and build trust as a strategic advantage. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Jan 2026
How DXC Technology uses agentic AI in the SOC
CIOs must explore new security approaches as cyber threats grow more complex. Explore how DXC Technology deployed agentic AI in the SOC to enhance threat detection. Continue Reading
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News
28 Jan 2026
Drugs for cancer, arthritis, HIV on Medicare’s list for 2028 price cuts
Still, the medications in the latest round of negotiations, which now includes “Part B” drugs given in doctors' offices, draw very limited revenue from Medicare, one analyst pointed out. Continue Reading
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Opinion
28 Jan 2026
Tech recruitment outlook: high demand for specialist skills will drive the market in 2026
Rising IT spending in 2026 will create openings for data architects, data engineers and data scientists, cyber security specialists and platform engineers, while demand for generic IT skills remains flat Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2026
UK government to develop AI tutoring tools
Schools will soon have access to free AI tools to help provide 1:1 tutoring to students, potentially levelling the playing field for those from disadvantaged backgrounds Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2026
Orgs with more MA patients face more readmission penalties
Deeper Medicare Advantage penetration changes the risk pool for hospitals, leading to higher penalties in the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, data shows. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Jan 2026
4 supply chain trends for COOs in 2026
The trend of nearshoring will remain a major topic for COOs and other supply chain executives in 2026. Learn other trends to be aware of this year. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Jan 2026
21 tasks to automate today to streamline IT operations
Prioritize IT automation by ROI and domain to boost security and efficiency. Discover the top tasks to automate now and start seeing results. Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2026
ENEC, TII and Aspire test autonomous aerial systems for critical infrastructure security
Abu Dhabi proof-of-concept project evaluates whether drone-based patrols are mature enough for safety-critical environments Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2026
Source Code Control arms MSPs with cloud repatriation response
With more SMEs struggling with rising costs, the firm has launched a tool to help get on top of the finances Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2026
Half of providers report revenue losses from credentialing delays
Credentialing delays are costing some hospitals over $1M annually as provider organizations face workforce challenges and manual processes. Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2026
Domo adds App Catalyst to platform to aid AI development
By combining natural language code generation with enterprise-grade security and governance, the vendor aims to help customers more successfully build cutting-edge applications. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Jan 2026
Turn your AI center of excellence from sidelines to impact
AI CoEs face a challenging mission -- aligning AI investments with business strategy across multiple functions -- and many obstacles complicate their ability to deliver value. Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2026
UK competition regulator looks into Google’s AI search
The CMA has proposed a number of steps to ensure publishers are treated fairly by search engine giant Google in regards to its AI Overview function Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2026
FCA launches review as ‘non-human intelligence’ surpassing human reasoning is plausible
The Financial Conduct Authority will consider the impact of emerging artificial intelligence adoption in the financial services sector Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2026
Platforms must adapt to IoT demand to support eSim growth
Research on embedded subscriber identity module markets reveal rapid growth and shifting consumer attitudes, with sustained growth especially in internet of things use cases Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2026
Expect to use seven different providers for data management
A poll of data leaders has found that many anticipate using multiple providers to help them achieve their 2026 data management strategy Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2026
Nationwide expands Amazon Web Services partnership to delve deeper into AI
Nationwide will have access to artificial intelligence-powered tools to help staff in their everyday interactions with its members Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2026
Healthgrades: Half of patients live far from top hospitals
Healthgrades has unveiled the nation's 250 top hospitals for 2026, adding the caveat that 46% of patients live at least 25 miles away from top institutions. Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2026
Netmore claims Actility acquisition to herald transformation of Massive IoT
Acquisition creates largest operator of long-range WAN technology standard to accelerate massive IoT adoption and add key US comms service provider to ecosystem supporting extended IoT connectivity using satellites Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2026
Micron breaks ground on $24bn Singapore wafer fab
Memory giant presses ahead with its global expansion strategy, adding new NAND flash capacity in Singapore to meet growing demand for memory chips fuelled by the global AI boom Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2026
Transfer learning and governance help bridge healthcare AI divide
Singapore researchers show how adapting pre-trained AI models can solve data scarcity issues in countries with limited resources. Separately, they have proposed forming an international consortium to build consensus on AI governance in medicine Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Jan 2026
AI's business future: What's to come in the next 5 years
Five years can seem like an eternity in a world where AI's technological advancements occur almost daily, but best to be prepared now and avoid "future shocks." Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Jan 2026
Top data center infrastructure management software in 2026
DCIM tools can improve data center management and operation. Learn how six prominent products can help organizations control costs, manage energy and track assets. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Jan 2026
Modernized big data architecture a must for AI to deliver
Many enterprises put AI into production in 2025 but found their legacy data stacks stalled progress. See what it takes to modernize big data systems for better AI results. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
27 Jan 2026
Data quality gaps undermine the promise of agentic NetOps
EMA's NetOps survey finds only 44% trust their network data for AI. Packet and config data create major risk, so teams must standardize, invest and audit. Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Jan 2026
Building governance for machine speed: The path to trusted AI autonomy
Governance systems need to match the speed of the AI agents they govern with real-time monitoring and dynamic enforcement. That's how companies balance autonomy and accountability. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2026
Roche's top obesity drug outperforms Wegovy in phase 2 trial
Roche's leading obesity drug achieved up to 22.5% weight loss in a mid-stage trial, reinforcing its bid to challenge market leaders Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2026
Wave of ShinyHunters vishing attacks spreading fast
The ShinyHunters hacking collective that caused chaos in 2025 is ramping up a new voice phishing campaign, with several potential victims already identified Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2026
Health systems urge TEFCA, Carequality to employ stricter privacy controls
In a letter to The Sequoia Project, dozens of health systems advocated for stronger privacy protections in nationwide health data exchange frameworks. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Jan 2026
How providers can navigate the patchwork of state health AI laws
To contend with the complex regulatory patchwork of state health AI laws, experts recommend that health systems adopt flexible, principles-based governance structures. Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Jan 2026
The trust-at-speed paradox: Most data governance wasn't built for AI
Agentic AI operates autonomously, exposing gaps in governance, data quality and accountability. Executives must address these limits to manage risk and move AI into production. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Jan 2026
Build a comprehensive supply chain traceability checklist
Start a supply chain traceability journey with this comprehensive checklist to drive efficiency, improve risk management, streamline compliance, and elevate quality control. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Jan 2026
5 steps to ensure HIPAA compliance on mobile devices
HIPAA compliance on mobile devices depends on governing access to PHI across both managed and personal endpoints. Here are five steps to achieving compliance in clinical settings. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Jan 2026
8 tips for a successful cloud ERP project plan in the cloud
Most ERP projects today are cloud-based. These tips focus on building a project plan that accounts for cloud realities while staying grounded in core ERP fundamentals. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2026
UK government’s National Data Library works up steam
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology finishes ‘discovery phase’ of £100m National Data Library programme, including pilot projects Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2026
CMS proposes excluding chart reviews from MA risk scoring in 2027 payment rule
If finalized, the proposal would eliminate the financial motivation insurers have to mine their members’ charts for additional diagnoses, disproportionately affecting UnitedHealthcare. Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2026
No Surprises disputes increasing even as arbiters catch up, CMS says
The agency released new data on independent dispute resolution in the first half of 2025. Roughly 1.2 million cases were filed in that period, mostly by the same private equity-backed providers. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2026
AO implements Mist AI-native wireless network
Retailer’s wireless network looks to enable smarter, faster customer service and business operations to maintain competitive agility in a dynamic market Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Jan 2026
11 practical uses for AI in payroll processing
Payroll teams are using AI to flag issues earlier, reduce repetitive checks, and support routine payroll tasks without giving up control or accountability. Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2026
LevelBlue seals tie-up with Fortra
Acquisitive managed security service player continues to add depth to its capabilities Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Jan 2026
Looking back: Supplier segmentation lessons from COVID
COVID revealed the risks of treating all suppliers the same. This article examines how supplier segmentation helps organizations prioritize critical relationships. Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2026
Fresh CEOs arrive at mhance and Point74
Channel players look to a change of senior leadership in a bid to drive growth this year Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2026
Alan Turing Institute fellowship programme boosted by $1m from Meta
The funding from Meta will be used to support experts in the development artificial intelligence to improve UK public services Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Jan 2026
5 steps to approach BYOD compliance policies
BYOD endpoints are difficult to secure because IT does not own or preconfigure the device. Learn about policies and controls that help organizations stay compliant. Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2026
GSMA transforms Formula E circuit into 5G testbed
Global mobile trade association highlights initiative showcasing how mobile connectivity performs in real-world, high-pressure environments Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2026
Peer demands independent investigation into DWP’s prosecution of subpostmasters
The DWP’s promised review of subpostmaster prosecutions doesn’t satisfy the demands of politicians and campaigners Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2026
Saudi Arabia ordered to pay £3m to UK dissident targeted with Pegasus spyware
A court has found that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia subjected a London-based human rights activist to abuse and physical violence after infecting his phone with Pegasus spyware Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2026
Teradata's AgentStack aims to simplify building, managing AI
Featuring capabilities for developing, deploying and governing agents, the vendor's new suite addresses many of the problems enterprises face when trying to launch agentic systems. Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2026
New Snowflake suite simplifies data, AI for energy sector
Energy Solutions joins the vendor's spate of industry-specific offerings and includes partner-built applications and pre-modeled datasets that accelerate data-driven initiatives. Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2026
Broken decryptor leaves Sicarii ransomware victims adrift
A coding error in an emergent strain of ransomware leaves victims unable to recover their data, even if they cooperate with the hackers’ demands Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Jan 2026
10 edge computing trends to watch in 2026 and beyond
Organizations increasingly recognize the importance of edge computing in shaping business outcomes. Discover the latest insights on spending, device capabilities and infrastructure updates. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2026
Public safety broadband spending to exceed $6bn by 2028
Positive outlook of safety connectivity coincides with ‘meaningful’ progress in addressing challenge of direct mode/device-to-device comms, bridging last major hurdle in the transition from LMR systems to 3GPP Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2026
Three-quarters of UK IT teams beset by outages due to missing alerts
Splunk finds 75% of UK IT teams had outages from missed alerts in 2025, driven by alert fatigue and tool sprawl. Collaboration between cyber and observability teams can help Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2026
Restaurant industry gets taste for IoT
Back-of-house reliability emerges as a critical driver of front-of-house performance and profitability as restaurant industry puts IoT on the menu Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2026
Sovereign cloud and AI services tipped for take-off in 2026
Digital sovereignty is set to become a top investment priority in 2026, due to geopolitical and legislative changes. Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2026
Interview: Florence Mottay, global CISO, Zalando
Florence Mottay moved from mathematics to software engineering, and is now leading security at Zalando, a high-tech online fashion retailer Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2026
Campaigners urge UK to develop digital sovereignty strategy
UK digital rights campaigners have urged UK parliamentarians to implement a digital sovereignty strategy as part of the forthcoming Cyber Security and Resilience Bill to reduce reliance on technology subject to foreign interference. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
27 Jan 2026
Tech nationalism: The need to build and protect UK digital sovereignty
This week’s edition of the Computer Weekly ezine has a focus on digital sovereignty, as we delve into why the Open Rights Group thinks it is high time the UK government has a formalised strategy, championing homegrown tech providers. The last in our recent run of buyer’s guides also touches on this topic. Elsewhere, we hear from the CISO of online retailer Zalando about how she’s drawing on her career in tech to reshape the firm’s approach to security. Rounding out the ezine, we find out how the adoption of AI is affecting employee autonomy in the workplace. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
27 Jan 2026
GreenOps - Cycloid: Cost & carbon, build it in now (or pay for it later)
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Benjamin Brial, founder of Cycloid. Cycloid provides an Internal Developer Platform (IDP) designed to be sustainable and to ... Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2026
Landmark legal challenge against police facial recognition begins
The High Court will examine whether the Metropolitan Police is acting lawfully with its deployments of live facial recognition, in the UK’s first judicial review of how the technology is being used Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Jan 2026
How Chiplets will Accelerate Storage
Chiplets are a newer approach to chips in processors, where a smaller collection of chips is packaged together to emulate a larger die size. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Jan 2026
8 ways to use AI for data backup
Recognize AI-based data backups as a strategic imperative that propels your IT team forward by protecting critical business assets while providing compliance and cost optimization. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Jan 2026
35 cybersecurity statistics to lose sleep over in 2026
Here are 35 eye-opening cybersecurity stats -- on cybercrime, vulnerabilities, costs, careers and other trends -- for CISOs to consider while evaluating their 2026 security plans. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Jan 2026
Choosing from a universe of SSD form factors
There are a number of different types of SSD storage form factors to choose from. Learn more about each different type, along with their advantages. Continue Reading
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26 Jan 2026
STT GDC launches HVDC testbed to address AI’s power demands
The FutureGrid Accelerator on Jurong Island will test the use of high-voltage direct current power systems, as traditional alternating current power systems can no longer address the growing energy needs of AI datacentres Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Jan 2026
Explore the business benefits of content-centric networking
Content-centric networking gives enterprises an alternative to traditional IP networking, introducing new ways to enhance performance and improve overall efficiency. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Jan 2026
Hybrid meeting hardware tackles equity challenges
Hybrid meeting equity improves when IT and AV leaders focus on the experience. New AI-based products from Crestron and Logitech help participants see and hear each other better. Continue Reading
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Opinion
26 Jan 2026
The €200B gamble: Will Europe's AI sovereignty vision become reality?
The EU's AI Continent Action Plan aims to establish a public-private partnership that fosters AI sovereignty via AI infrastructure, homegrown models and innovation. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Jan 2026
Humans and AI: The role of people in the new AI world
With AI now poised to be a capable teammate rather than a mere tool, businesses are struggling to identify where and to what extent human-AI collaboration makes sense. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Jan 2026
The history of semiconductors and the chip-making industry
Semiconductors are the building blocks of modern technology and are essential for innovation in the modern age. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Jan 2026
Proactive customer service drives satisfaction and revenue
Proactive customer outreach provides several benefits for businesses. It generates revenue, improves customer satisfaction and takes advantage of AI workflows. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2026
Telehealth boosts preventive care in rural areas
Research shows that telehealth uptake was linked to a higher likelihood that rural residents would receive preventive care services. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Jan 2026
10 cybersecurity trends to watch in 2026
As cyber-risks escalate in 2026, CISOs face AI-powered attacks, OT vulnerabilities and quantum computing threats. Read more on the key trends shaping security. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2026
Spanish court acquits suspects denied access to ‘raw’ Sky ECC intercepts in landmark decision
Prosecutors have been told they cannot rely on intercept evidence from the Sky ECC encrypted phone network in the absence of other evidence, unless they disclose the raw intercept data to defendants in decision that could have a significant impact on future prosecutions Continue Reading
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Opinion
26 Jan 2026
AI claims are cheap: The challenge is to work out what's real
The Security Think Tank considers what CISOs and buyers need to know to cut through the noise around AI and figure out which AI cyber use cases are worth a look, and which are just hype. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2026
Microsoft introduces AI accelerator for US Azure customers
The company has developed Maia 200, an AI accelerator that promises to boost inference workloads Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Jan 2026
How U.S. tariffs are reshaping the tech landscape
The Trump Administration's tariffs levy a minimum 10% tax on global imports, heavily affecting tech industry supply chains. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Jan 2026
Silver price surge has enterprise technology costs
CIOs must manage IT procurement instability as silver prices have been climbing steadily, raising costs of hardware, cloud and data centers. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Jan 2026
How to address mobile compliance in a business setting
Mobile compliance now requires governance over how sensitive data is accessed across managed and personal devices. Here are practical steps for sustainable enterprise compliance. Continue Reading