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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
12 Sep 2025
News brief: Salesloft Drift breach update and timeline
Check out the latest security news from the Informa TechTarget team. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Sep 2025
5 types of AI agents and how to choose the right one
AI agents vary in design and purpose. Use this guide to explore different types of AI agents and determine which ones are best suited for various use cases. Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2025
Splunk preps OpenLLMetry tie-ins for deeper AI monitoring
Detailed visibility into internal communications will be essential to enterprise trust in AI agents, and something Splunk and the OpenTelemetry project intend to offer. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Sep 2025
Four wise pieces of advice for women in technology
One of my favorite things about interviewing women in technology has been hearing all their helpful tips and insights. Many of these women spent decades in the tech world, moved up the career ... Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Sep 2025
Ansible vs. Terraform vs. Vagrant: What's the difference?
Ansible sets up networks agentlessly, Terraform manages cloud infrastructure and Vagrant creates consistent development environments. Each serves distinct network automation needs. Continue Reading
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Definition
12 Sep 2025
What is Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)?
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2025
EU Data Act comes into force amid fears of regulation fatigue
The EU Data Act will potentially give users control of device data, and boost data sharing, cloud switching and competition while raising compliance demands Continue Reading
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Definition
12 Sep 2025
What is a clinical trial?
Clinical trials, also known as clinical research studies, are carefully designed investigations involving volunteer human participants to evaluate the safety, efficacy and outcomes of medical or surgical interventions. Continue Reading
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Definition
12 Sep 2025
What is AgentOps? What it does and how it powers AI agents
AgentOps is the collection of practices, tools and systems that organizations use to create, deploy and manage AI agents in operational situations. Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2025
GDS publishes guidance on AI coding assistants
Government software engineers are being encouraged to use tools such as GitHub Copilot to speed up software development Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2025
Orange, Synamedia join forces to expand multi-CDN reach
Video software provider teams with global telco to improve network performance for streaming providers to deliver content more smoothly and reach more viewers, especially in the Middle East and Africa Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Sep 2025
9 features to look for in an OMS
Software evaluation teams should choose the OMS that best addresses their organization's unique requirements. Learn what features to look for in an order management system. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Sep 2025
Are NFTs bad for the environment? Carbon, energy and more
Like blockchain, NFTs have a negative reputation when it comes to the environment. Learn why and whether that negative impact has changed in the last few years. Continue Reading
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Definition
12 Sep 2025
What is the application layer?
The application layer is at Layer 7, the top of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) communications model. It ensures that an application can communicate with other applications on different computer systems and networks. Continue Reading
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Definition
12 Sep 2025
What is computerized physician order entry (CPOE)?
Computerized physician order entry (CPOE), also known as computerized provider order entry or computerized practitioner order entry, refers to the process of a medical professional using a computer application to electronically enter and send medication orders. Continue Reading
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Definition
12 Sep 2025
What is a stealth virus and how does it work?
A stealth virus is a computer virus that uses various mechanisms to avoid detection by antivirus software. Continue Reading
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Definition
12 Sep 2025
What is enterprise architecture (EA)?
An enterprise architecture (EA) is a conceptual blueprint that defines an organization's structure and operation. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Sep 2025
Retailers turn to tech as in-store crime soars
Retailers such as H&M, Iceland, Poundland and Tesco are deploying tech in stores as a way of protecting themselves and their employees from rising shop crime Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Sep 2025
How to work with Jumpstart ArcBox for IT Pros
Get familiar with Microsoft's ready-to-deploy environment that simulates real scenarios to help admins to learn hybrid cloud management through the company's Azure Arc tool. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Sep 2025
How to rebase GitHub branches and commits example
In this tutorial on how to rebase GitHub repositories, we will clone a repo, perform a rebase from master and to master, and push back to the remote GitHub server. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Sep 2025
How AI can help to optimise supply chains under pressure
Globalisation boosted trade for decades, but crises, tariffs and climate change have made supply chains more fragile. Companies are responding with AI, nearshoring and planning Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2025
Channel catch-up: News in brief
Developments this week at TD Synnex, Arrow, Westcon-Comstor, Exclusive Networks, Umbraco, Evolve IP and Cellhub Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2025
TechUK report on datacentre water usage habits criticised
Non-profit questions the reliability of TechUK’s study on water use, arguing that its anonymous, self-reported data may give a misleading picture of the sector’s environmental impact. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Sep 2025
The ‘people, process and technology’ triangle is key to AI success
Nutanix AI lead Debo Dutta has high hopes for AI and ‘digital minions’, pointing out that people, process and technology are the real promise to success Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2025
Users like the physical properties of printing on paper
Canon shares insights into the print market, pointing out that the physical properties of printing are an advantage Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2025
Ministry of Defence signs £400m sovereign cloud deal with Google
Google Cloud has signed a multimillion-pound deal with the Ministry of Defence that will see it provide the armed forces with access to sovereign cloud capabilities Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Sep 2025
AI workflows – Navan: Why most workflows fail (and what we did differently)
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Ilan Twig in his capacity as co-founder and CTO at Navan. Navan is known for its software platform that integrates business ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Sep 2025
Auditoria lends an AI ear to ‘conversational’ financial analytics
Auditoria SmartResearch is a technology that combines “finance-tuned” language models, ERP data and real-time data to create a service for finance teams that offers reactive reporting. Tabled to ... Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Sep 2025
Cloud block storage: Key benefits and use cases
We look at block storage in the cloud, why you might want to use it, its key benefits, how it fits with on-premise storage, and the main block storage offers from the cloud providers Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Sep 2025
How AI and the Trump administration are fuelling ‘quiet quitting’ on IT sustainability
A decade ago, companies loudly boasted about their ambitious net-zero targets. Today, some of the world’s largest technology enterprises are quietly stepping back from those commitments Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2025
Post Office Horizon accounts are still a mess and replacement system is years away
Sources say the Post Office doesn’t know whether millions of pounds of branch discrepancies are real or not Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2025
Service Express and Park Place tie-up creates major services player
The bringing together of two channel players, Service Express and Park Place, will create a combined business that spans the globe Continue Reading
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Podcast
12 Sep 2025
GenAI in banking: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
We speak to Ranil Boteju, chief data and analytics officer at Lloyds Banking Group about FinLLM and the bank’s ‘AI as a judge’ Continue Reading
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Definition
12 Sep 2025
What is succession planning?
Succession planning is the strategic process of identifying and developing internal candidates to fill key organizational roles to ensure business continuity and the availability of effective leadership in the face of role transitions, departures or unforeseen events. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
11 Sep 2025
How to SSH into GitHub on Windows example
Here's a quick tutorial to connect to GitHub with SSH on Windows. It's easy, and you'll establish a GitHub SSH Windows connection with Git in no time. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
11 Sep 2025
A quick GitHub SSH clone example
Here's a quick example of how to perform a GitHub SSH clone operation. In just five minutes, learn how to create SSH keys, configure them in GitHub and perform the GitHub clone with SSH keys in Git. Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2025
M&S parts ways with CTO after cyber attack
M&S chief digital and technology officer Rachel Higham steps back from her role in the wake of the April 2025 cyber attack on the retailer’s systems Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2025
Sigma Computing intros array of new AI, analytics tools
The new features, most of which are not yet generally available, are aimed at enabling more nontechnical employees within enterprises to work with data to inform decisions. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Sep 2025
Geography, skills drive IT Services M&A for Presidio, Accenture
Presidio has acquired transACT Technology Solutions, a digital transformation specialist based in the United Kingdom, while Accenture purchased IAMConcepts in Canada. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Sep 2025
10 examples of smart contracts on blockchain
Smart contracts are powerful tools for automating tasks on a blockchain. Read these use cases and understand the benefits and challenges IT leaders face during implementation. Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2025
Students an increasing source of cyber threat in UK schools
Insider threats arising from student activity now appears to be the chief cause of notifiable cyber or data breach incidents in Britain’s schools Continue Reading
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Definition
11 Sep 2025
What is device as a service (DaaS)?
The device as a service (DaaS) model offers PCs, smartphones and other mobile computing devices as a paid service. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Sep 2025
How AI in training and development can bridge IT talent gaps
AI helps organizations combat IT skills gaps with targeted analysis, workflow automation, real-time support and code generation, enhancing employee retention and operational agility. Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2025
AMA releases CPT 2026 code set, adds codes for health AI
The American Medical Association released the Current Procedural Terminology 2026 code set, adding 288 new codes for emerging services like remote patient monitoring and health AI. Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2025
Chat Control: EU to decide on requirement for tech firms to scan encrypted messages
Law enforcement and police experts meet on Friday to decide on proposals to require technology companies to scan encrypted messages for possible child abuse images amid growing opposition from security experts Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Sep 2025
Positive vs. negative security: Choosing an AppSec model
Understand the benefits and challenges of positive and negative security models to determine how to best protect web apps in your organization. Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2025
Box upgrades AI document extraction and security services
Box dives into agentic AI for enhanced security and intelligent document processing. Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2025
Zen, Neos carry out 400 Gbps upgrade between Manchester and London
Strategic collaboration enables telecoms provider to undergo a wider core network upgrade as digital infrastructure demand surges Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2025
Nokia ups the ante in AI-optimised datacentre networking
Strategic partnership designed to bring AI-optimised datacentre solutions to enterprises to reduce deployment time and operational costs and improve efficiency Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Sep 2025
How to use ChatGPT in mainframe modernization
ChatGPT can help IT admins manage mainframe applications by converting, optimizing and improving code. It can also create checklists and provide advice for mainframe management. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Sep 2025
How to stop AI from straining networks
Europe’s networking infrastructure is critical for the region’s economy and digital resilience, but it is built for speed and struggling to handle soaring artificial intelligence workloads. Can Europe’s networks handle the AI boom sustainably? Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Sep 2025
Navigating 911 compliance in the hybrid workplace
Companies find it challenging to comply with 911 regulations. Learn how you can minimize risk and ensure your workforce remains safe. Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2025
What the FDA's DTC drug ad crackdown means for pharma companies
As the FDA and HHS rein in direct-to-consumer drug advertising, new compliance rules and AI-driven monitoring could require some pharma companies to rethink their marketing approach. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Sep 2025
K Health to "Make Health Tech Great Again" with AI virtual care
K Health pledged to improve health tech as part of CMS' new initiative, with plans to focus on patient consent and interoperability while maintaining clinical oversight. Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2025
IAA Mobility: Mercedes-Benz gears up AI-driven experiences in all-electric vehicles
Digital Chassis powers the next-generation MBUX system in CLA and all-new electric GLC car range to deliver immersive, AI-driven in-cabin functionality, real-time assistance and 5G connectivity Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Sep 2025
8 tools to support a content audit
These leading content audit tools can enhance content optimization and refine SEO strategies, ultimately boosting organic traffic performance. Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2025
EE claims 5G world-first with advanced RAN coordination
UK’s leading operator becomes first company to launch Advanced RAN Coordination technology in distributed network to deliver more reliable 5G connectivity and 20% faster download speeds, with standalone network offering biggest boost Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Sep 2025
CIO interview: Sebastiaan Kalshoven, ASN Bank
Sebastiaan Kalshoven combines boldness of vision with back-up plans in transformation of Dutch retail bank Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2025
Propel Finance adds to options for Apple channel
Finance will be on offer to partners that sell into the SME customer base, with Select kicking off the programme Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Sep 2025
Storage is key to AI projects that succeed
Artificial intelligence is a key project for enterprise IT currently, but the difference between success and failure rests on having the right infrastructure, especially in data storage Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2025
GTDC: CROs can grow with distribution
Industry organisation GTDC delivers a guide to inform those pulling the purse strings about the benefits of working with the channel Continue Reading
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Tutorial
11 Sep 2025
Mit ntopng, ngrep und iftop den Netzwerkverkehr analysieren
Die Open-Source-Tools ntopng, ngrep und iftop machen Netzwerkverkehr sichtbar und liefern schnelle Einblicke in Flüsse, Muster und Bandbreite für eine wirksame Analyse im Netzwerk. Continue Reading
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Definition
11 Sep 2025
What is a virtual storage area network (VSAN)? How it works, benefits and use cases
A virtual storage area network (VSAN) is a logical partition in a physical storage area network, or SAN. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Sep 2025
Why do Agile projects fail? Here are the top 5 reasons
Why do Agile projects fail? Perhaps you have the wrong framework? Perhaps you have the wrong team members? Here are the top 5 reasons why Agile projects fail. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Sep 2025
RFID vs. NFC: Learn the pros and cons of each
While NFC is a subset of RFID technology, the two have some key differences, including cost and security. Learn more about RFID vs. NFC and which works best for your organization. Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2025
SingleStore agrees to growth buyout by private equity firm
The database specialist's management team will remain, with the investment from Vector Capital Management potentially enabling growth beyond what was previously possible. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Sep 2025
The chicken and pigs parable and Scrum
In a ham and eggs breakfast, the chicken is involved, but the pig's 100% committed. That's the problematic basis of Scrum's chicken and pigs parable. Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2025
Splunk.conf: Cisco and Splunk expand agentic SOC vision
The arrival of agentic AI in the security operations centre heralds an era of simplification for security professionals, Splunk claims Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Sep 2025
What is a pivot table? How to use in Excel and Sheets
A pivot table is a statistics tool that summarizes and reorganizes selected columns and rows of data in a spreadsheet or database table to obtain a desired report. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Sep 2025
o9 Solutions aim10x 2025: Inside new agentic functions in demand planning
Enterprise planning software platform company o9 Solutions hosted its aim10x Americas event this month in Dallas, Texas, to a full crowd of attendees that included the Computer Weekly Developer ... Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Sep 2025
How to use tmux sessions to manage remote connections
Learn the basics of using the terminal multiplexer (tmux) for managing remote connections. Walk through the installation process and configuration options for tmux. Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2025
Under Cisco, Splunk AI roadmap tees up pricing overhaul
Splunk's plans to develop a federated AI data management platform for Cisco will include a new pricing program that lowers data ingestion costs. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Sep 2025
How ACOs continue winning streak despite program headwinds
ACOs in the Medicare Shared Savings Program outdid themselves again, saving a record $6.5B in the 2024 performance year and truly demonstrating the value of the ACO model. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Sep 2025
CISO's guide to security vendor consolidation
Organizations adopt a multitude of disparate security tools over time, which often results in tool overlap and added complexity for protecting systems and data. Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2025
Apple Watch launches new hypertension notification feature
The latest version of the Apple Watch includes a feature that will assess heart sensor data to identify and notify users about potential hypertension symptoms. Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2025
Jaguar Land Rover admits data has been compromised in cyber attack
The car maker revealed that data was stolen in the cyber attack that began on 31 August, as its production line continues to be affected Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Sep 2025
What is a SAN switch? How it works and compares to other network switches
A SAN switch (storage area network switch) is a device that connects servers and shared pools of storage devices and is dedicated to moving storage traffic. Continue Reading
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Answer
10 Sep 2025
What are the 6 components of structured cabling?
The six components of structured cabling are Entrance Facilities, Equipment Room, Backbone Cabling, Telecommunications Room, Horizontal Cabling and Work Area. Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2025
OCR, ASTP release version 3.6 of Security Risk Assessment Tool
The Security Risk Assessment Tool can help small and mid-sized healthcare organizations manage privacy and security risks and maintain HIPAA compliance. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Sep 2025
Headless CMS vs. decoupled CMS: What's the difference?
Both headless and decoupled CMSes support omnichannel publishing. Yet, headless systems have no native front end, whereas decoupled CMSes have an optional one. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Sep 2025
Quantum startups fear EU too slow to lead
Europe’s bid to win the race to build viable quantum computers wants details, money and confidence of the industry it is intended to serve Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Sep 2025
What is a Fibre Channel switch (FC switch)? How it works, benefits and comparison to Ethernet switch
A Fibre Channel (FC) switch is a networking device that's compatible with the FC protocol and designed for use in a dedicated storage area network (SAN). Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2025
ThoughtSpot Embedded update boosts agentic AI capabilities
The new release lets customers, including ISVs, embed the latest version of the analytics vendor's Spotter agent, which now enables access to unstructured data. Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2025
Oracle Health's patient portal AI takes aim at medical jargon
Oracle's patient portal AI tool sets out to translate complex medical jargon amid trends of low patient health literacy levels. Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2025
Vote: Who should be crowned the 2025 most influential woman in UK tech?
Each year, we ask our audience who should be named the most influential woman in UK technology. Tell us what you think – the deadline for voting is 8 October Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2025
Adobe releases AI marketing agents, orchestration platform
Adobe users can now orchestrate prefab AI marketing agents, and soon will be able to create their own. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Sep 2025
What is ChatGPT Enterprise? Pricing, uses and features
ChatGPT Enterprise is OpenAI's premium version of its AI chatbot, ChatGPT. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Sep 2025
Who is required to attend the Daily Scrum?
The Scrum master is not required to attend the daily Scrum. Neither is the product owner. Here's why only the developers are required to attend the daily Scrum. Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2025
Court to decide whether it is lawful for enterprises to sell unwanted software licences
The UK Competition Appeal Tribunal is to decide whether businesses can lawfully sell second-hand software following a £250m suit brought by a reseller against Microsoft Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Sep 2025
Post Office Horizon scandal explained: Everything you need to know
Computer Weekly has investigated the Post Office Horizon scandal since 2008 and is, in fact, part of the story. This guide contains essential information about the scandal Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2025
Could an environmental legal challenge derail government’s fast-tracked datacentre builds?
The UK government is under fire after details emerged that it has waved through three large-scale datacentre planning applications without conducting an environmental impact assessment first Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Sep 2025
The race to build the ultimate data platform
Unified data platforms are driven by AI demands and efficiency goals to replace fragmented tools and enhance governance across enterprises. Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2025
HPE channel boss praises partner Q3 impact
The lid is lifted on the role the channel played in delivering the vendor’s decent quarterly numbers Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Sep 2025
AI workflows - Camunda: BPMN as a tool for creating & orchestrating AI workflows
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Daniel Meyer in his capacity as CTO of Camunda. Camunda is known for its open source platform that automates business ... Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2025
EU Data Act prompts Google to scrap data transfer fees for UK multicloud users
With the EU Data Act coming into effect, Google has confirmed that users of its cloud services across the UK and Europe will no longer pay to transfer data between its platform and competitors’ clouds Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2025
UK contactless card payment limits could be unlimited
The UK Financial Conduct Authority says contactless payment technology and fraud protections have advanced enough for firms to adjust the limit Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2025
IAA mobility: LG looks to accelerate in-vehicle experience with Xbox, Zoom
CE giant continues its drive into automotive, claiming to redefine software-defined vehicle era through partnerships offering in-car gaming and meetings delivered over standard content platform Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Sep 2025
How Spanish-speaking patient portal AI promotes health equity
Ensuring patient portal AI responses can be crafted in multiple languages is an essential step to preventing tech-fueled health equity issues. Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2025
Open source security and sustainability remain unsolved problem
While software bills of materials offer some transparency over software components, they don’t solve the imbalance between corporate consumption of open source software and the lack of investment in its security and health Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Sep 2025
What is HR automation? Examples, benefits and challenges
Human resources automation, or HR automation, is a method of using software to automate and streamline repetitive and laborious HR tasks. Continue Reading