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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
19 Dec 2023
Five generative AI trends to look for in 2024
The boom will persist as enterprises become acclimated to the technology. More enterprises will start using genAI systems and organizations will incorporate governance measures. Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2023
5G continues momentum growth and drives spectrum demand
Survey from mobile trade association finds 1.6 billion global 5G connections by the end of third quarter of 2023, growing 71% annually Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2023
More than 17 million UK homes gain full-fibre broadband access
Ofcom report into state of UK fixed and wireless communications shows surge in full-fibre uptake over the past 12 months and 5G mobile coverage continuing to grow rapidly Continue Reading
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Blog Post
19 Dec 2023
Why Intel has joined the race for the AI-enabled laptop
A new AI battlefield is opening up, not among all the GPU ‘farms’ in data centres around the world, but out at the network edge and in particular on the laptop. This explains why Intel has invested ... Continue Reading
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Tutorial
19 Dec 2023
How to survive a cloud service outage
Outages might be rare, but they are rarely cheap -- any amount of downtime can cost you money. Learn how to minimize the risks and survive a cloud service outage. Continue Reading
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Definition
19 Dec 2023
supply chain risk management (SCRM)
Supply chain risk management (SCRM) is the coordinated efforts of an organization to help identify, monitor, detect and mitigate threats to supply chain continuity and profitability. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Dec 2023
A rundown of server hardware vendors and the server options
Discover and compare the leading vendors in server hardware with these in-depth overviews of the blade, rack and mainframe computers available to see which may be best for you. Continue Reading
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Definition
19 Dec 2023
CISO (chief information security officer)
The CISO (chief information security officer) is a senior-level executive responsible for developing and implementing an information security program, which includes procedures and policies designed to protect enterprise communications, systems and assets from both internal and external threats. Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2023
Government reveals its own slow progress in compensating Post Office scandal victims
Few of the subpostmasters who unearthed the widest miscarriage of justice in UK history have been compensated so far, four years after their court victory Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2023
Virgin Media O2 network traffic rises 13% over 2023
Leading UK operator’s year in review reveals connectivity, digital and TV habits of 2023, with continuation of working from home, online gaming, and streaming live sport, films and TV shows seeing usage on broadband network increase Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2023
Nokia and HellasQCI complete quantum-safe networks proof of concept
Trial showcase by leading networking tech firm and communication infrastructure consortium shows hybrid approach with both classic and quantum physics key to reach goal of quantum-safe networks Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Dec 2023
On-prem vs cloud storage: Four decisions about data location
Hybrid cloud is now a reality. But how to decide what data goes where? We highlight four key decision points to evaluate whether data should be stored on-premise or in the cloud Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2023
Top 10 software development stories of 2023
There have been two main trends driving software development this year: artificial intelligence and low-code/no-code tooling Continue Reading
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Blog Post
19 Dec 2023
LLM series - Nutanix: Boxed for builders, how to forge & create developer AI tools
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by James Sturrock in his position as director of systems engineering, UK&I at Nutanix. Sturrock writes as follows in full… ... Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2023
Top 10 telecoms stories of 2023
Over the past 12 months, the telecoms market has been defined by the three Fs – fibre, 5G and flying objects. Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 telecoms stories from 2023 Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 Dec 2023
Security Think Tank: Testing to improve remote worker security
Remote working has enabled people to work from almost anywhere but has piled pressure on cyber pros. Three years after Covid, how are best practices evolving and what can we expect going forward? Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2023
Top 10 cyber security stories of 2023
The past 12 months have seen the security agenda dominated by the usual round of vulnerabilities, concerns over supply chain security and more besides, but it was the chaotic state of global geopolitics that really made an impact Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2023
Top 10 information management stories of 2023
Generative AI was inescapable as the leading theme of the information management stories of 2023 gathered here. But also selected are pieces about data and healthcare, and the inexorable rise of the CDO Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 Dec 2023
Security Think Tank: Anytime, anywhere access is achievable
Remote working has enabled people to work from almost anywhere but has piled pressure on cyber pros. Three years after Covid, how are best practices evolving and what can we expect going forward? Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2023
Top 10 Nordic stories of 2023
Known for its advances in digital technology, the Nordic region continues to pioneer the startup sector while making serious waves in Quantum computing and artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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E-Zine
19 Dec 2023
The ransomware threat to UK critical infrastructure
In this week’s Computer Weekly, a parliamentary report warns that a lack of ransomware preparedness at the highest levels of government is leaving UK critical national infrastructure dangerously exposed – we analyse the risks. We examine how AI tools are helping to enhance cloud security. And the CTO at jewellery retailer Pandora discusses organisational change in IT. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Definition
19 Dec 2023
Business Process Model Notation (BPMN)
Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN), also called Business Process Model and Notation, is an open standard to diagram a business process. Continue Reading
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News
18 Dec 2023
Alteryx to be acquired by private equity firms for $4.4 billion
Following slow revenue growth in recent quarters, the data management vendor will become a private company and be afforded time to restructure. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
18 Dec 2023
Tutorial: How to use Linux Deja Dup to back up and restore files
Deja Dup isn't advertised as a backup tool, but that doesn't mean you can't use it for data protection. Find out how to use Linux Deja Dup for backup and restore in this tutorial. Continue Reading
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News
18 Dec 2023
Veeam exec illustrates how AI fits into backup, recovery
Veeam CTO Danny Allan details the impact of AI on backup and how his company uses the tech. He also discusses what he's heard from users about Broadcom's VMware acquisition. Continue Reading
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News
18 Dec 2023
Cloud consulting deals revolve around ServiceNow, Google
Cognizant's pending purchase of Thirdera and Insight Enterprises' acquisition of SADA reveal the global systems integrators' preference for pure-play cloud consulting firms. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Dec 2023
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is legislation in the state of California that supports an individual's right to control their own personally identifiable information (PII). Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Dec 2023
How AI is shaping the future of ERP
Generative AI and other machine learning tools are being added to ERP at a rapid pace, bringing new levels of automation and efficiency to business processes across the enterprise. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Dec 2023
digital leadership
Digital leadership is the strategic use of a company's digital assets and emerging technologies to achieve business goals. A digital leader is a person who guides this digital approach within an organization. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Dec 2023
top-of-rack switching
Top-of-rack switching is a data center architecture design in which computing equipment like servers, appliances and other switches located within the same or adjacent rack connect to an in-rack network switch. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Dec 2023
holistic (holistic technology)
Holistic technology is an approach to IT management that considers the infrastructure as a whole instead of as a collection of individual systems. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Dec 2023
Regulatory requirements intensify with EU's CSRD
Companies that operate in the European Union will need to conduct more extensive ESG reporting in 2024 to meet requirements of the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. Continue Reading
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News
18 Dec 2023
Cathay takes off with global SASE deployment
Unified secure access service edge services provider replaces legacy MPLS network for improved performance and observability, and unified end user security, access and application performance across global sites Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Dec 2023
bimodal IT (bimodal information technology)
Bimodal IT is a two-tiered IT operations model that allows for the creation of IT systems and processes that are stable and predictable as well as agile and fast. Continue Reading
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News
18 Dec 2023
Qualcomm allies with Airties for 5G fixed wireless, home Wi-Fi
Mobile tech giant teams with wireless connectivity technology provider to further enhance FWA offers, driving user experiences and managed network optimisations Continue Reading
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News
18 Dec 2023
Akamai discloses zero-click exploit for Microsoft Outlook
During research into an older Microsoft Outlook privilege escalation vulnerability, Akamai discovered two new flaws that can be chained for a zero-click RCE exploit. Continue Reading
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News
18 Dec 2023
Global mobile trade body hails agreement on future mobile spectrum ranges
ITU’s World Radiocommunication Conference concludes with consensus on roadmap for mobile services using designated low-band and mid-band frequencies Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Dec 2023
Generative AI is making phishing attacks more dangerous
Cybercriminals are using AI chatbots such as ChatGPT to launch sophisticated business email compromise attacks. Cybersecurity practitioners must fight fire with fire. Continue Reading
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News
18 Dec 2023
UK gigabit broadband furthers reach
DSIT releases figures showing 2023 state-funded investment of more than £500m in gigabit connectivity, boosting broadband for over 330,000 hard-to-reach homes and businesses across the country Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Dec 2023
cloud storage service
A cloud storage service is a business that maintains and manages its customers' data and makes that data accessible over a network, usually the internet. Continue Reading
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Podcast
18 Dec 2023
2024 will see generative AI mature
Next year, enterprises will likely be inundated with more capabilities and applications for GenAI. The year will lead to smaller models and regulation in more countries. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Dec 2023
Interview: Ex-UKCloud chairman airs economic fears over growing dominance of US hyperscalers
More than a year has passed since UKCloud went into liquidation - its former chairman outlines his concerns about the economic impact of the UK cloud market floundering in the face of the US hyperscalers Continue Reading
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News
18 Dec 2023
Top 10 datacentre stories of 2023
Here are Computer Weekly's top 10 datacentre stories of 2023 Continue Reading
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News
18 Dec 2023
Channel roundup: Who’s gone where?
The last personnel moves update of the year includes a fresh batch of executives looking to help deliver growth at their latest employers Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Dec 2023
Iceland provides northern lights for Europe’s digital neighbourhood
As the price of energy has rocketed, IT companies running power-hungry services and datacentres are feeling the heat. It's why Iceland believes its subsea networks and growing datacentre industry offer advantages Continue Reading
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Opinion
18 Dec 2023
IT Sustainability Think Tank: Navigating towards a greener future for IT in 2024
As 2023 draws to a close, it is time to look ahead at what enterprise leaders should be focusing their IT sustainability efforts on next year Continue Reading
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18 Dec 2023
Automated cloud IR: Empowering cyber with AI-powered playbooks
As cyber threats increasingly target cloud infrastructure, demand increases for robust and reliable incident response. How can AI help? Continue Reading
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18 Dec 2023
Critical UK infrastructure a ‘hostage of fortune’ to ransomware
A lack of ransomware planning and preparedness at the highest levels of government is leaving UK operators or critical national infrastructure dangerously exposed, according to a Joint Committee report Continue Reading
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News
18 Dec 2023
Top 10 end user computing stories of 2023
While the humble personal computer remains core to business productivity, IT admins now need to support a flexible and hybrid workforce Continue Reading
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News
18 Dec 2023
Top 10 artificial intelligence stories of 2023
It has been a busy year for the IT sector, building out AI-based software and hardware acceleration to meet customer requirements Continue Reading
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News
18 Dec 2023
How threat intelligence is applied in DNS security
Infoblox’s director of security architecture explains how the company leverages its threat intelligence capabilities to help organisations stay ahead of DNS security threats Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Dec 2023
Pure Storage: Flash ‘startup’ that brings late entrant advantage
Storage profile: We look at Pure Storage, the youngest of the array makers, which comes to market with well-developed flash, hybrid cloud and consumption purchasing models Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Dec 2023
How hybrid work patterns change end user computing
While some organisations have mandated that staff return to the office, many places still operate a hybrid policy – we look at the IT admin challenges Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Dec 2023
How Health Informatics, HIE Can Mitigate Impacts of Climate Change
With increasing instances of extreme weather, health informatics researchers are looking to leverage HIE to support public health in the context of climate change. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Dec 2023
Infusion of generative AI into analytics a work in progress
Many vendors have introduced tools that integrate LLM technology with their platforms, but most are still refining the tools to ensure their accuracy and security. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
17 Dec 2023
Cyber threats risk our progression as a society
This is a guest post by Jason Baden, regional vice-president for multicloud application services and security company, F5 A shadow of doubt has been cast over the preparedness of Australian ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
17 Dec 2023
How to code your first Mojo program
There's a new programming language named Mojo in the works that is set to revolutionize AI and ML while fixing all that's wrong with Python. Here is how to code your first Mojo program. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Dec 2023
LLM series - Snorkel AI: Distillation refines LLMs into smaller (richer) droplets of data science
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Braden Hancock in his capacity as co-founder of Snorkel AI. As a company, Snorkel AI says it is the first ... Continue Reading
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News
15 Dec 2023
Lenovo's new ThinkSystem, ThinkAgile offerings aimed at AI
Lenovo has added the latest generation of Intel CPUs to new ThinkSystem servers and ThinkAgile HCI appliances to better address enterprise AI needs. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 Dec 2023
business logic
In programming, business logic is the part of a software program responsible for implementing the business rules that define how data should be created, modified, transformed, communicated and in other ways managed and controlled. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
15 Dec 2023
Tutorial: Use Linux cpio to back up and restore files
There are many ways of backing up files on Linux devices. The cpio utility copies contents out of the file system and into an archive to create reliable backups. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Dec 2023
Wi-Fi 7 development grows but adoption interest lags
Despite early discussions about the potential of Wi-Fi 7, many enterprises are still catching up with the rapid pace of Wi-Fi development for new standards. Continue Reading
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News
15 Dec 2023
Intel Core Ultra CPUs with neural processing runs AI on PCs
Intel's Core Ultra CPUs now contain embedded AI neural processing, which adds options for device manufacturers to divide demand for AI processes among different hardware resources. Continue Reading
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News
15 Dec 2023
Solix eyes data lakes as it builds out archive platform
Solix Technologies' latest Common Data Platform update focuses on archiving, sorting and storing customer data for data lake creation and, ultimately, AI. Continue Reading
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News
15 Dec 2023
Small language models an emerging GenAI force
Enterprises are unwilling to pay for large language models to accomplish simple business tasks with generative AI. They're looking at cheaper small language models. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Dec 2023
Overview of RingCentral's RingCX AI-powered CCaaS platform
RingCentral's new contact center-as-a-service offering, RingCX, is poised to shake up the CCaaS market. Explore its benefits and features to see if it works for your organization. Continue Reading
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News
15 Dec 2023
DOJ's long-term goals in Google antitrust case unclear
The DOJ faced off against Google this year in an antitrust trial, claiming that Google maintained an illegal monopoly over the online search and search advertising markets. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Dec 2023
How CISOs can manage multiprovider cybersecurity portfolios
In today's cybersecurity market, the as-a-service model reigns. That means, as they increasingly rely on outsourcing, CISOs must learn to juggle multiple third-party providers. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Dec 2023
Meta Threads explained: Everything you need to know
Meta Threads had record user sign-ups in its first week but needs to sustain engagement to challenge Twitter. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Dec 2023
When FinOps met devx at Capital One
Capital One has kept cloud costs flat as its infrastructure grows, and now looks to share lessons learned -- including the subtle art of devx -- through the FinOps Foundation. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 Dec 2023
ChatGPT
ChatGPT is an AI chatbot that uses natural language processing to create humanlike conversational dialogue. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Dec 2023
How does climate change affect businesses? 5 financial impacts
Learn about five important effects climate change is having -- and will continue to have -- on the business sector, and why action from leaders and employees is critical. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Dec 2023
Desktop as a service vs. VDI: What's the difference?
For IT to choose between desktop as a service vs. VDI, they'll need to decide what's more important -- security and control or flexibility for development and maintenance. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Dec 2023
How to make a strong business case for software projects
Every software project proposal requires in-depth research into the technical aspects at play, but the business case for the project should tone down the tech talk. Continue Reading
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News
15 Dec 2023
Police defend facial recognition target selection to Lords
Senior police officers confirm to Lords committee that facial recognition watchlist image selection is based on crime categories attached to people’s photos, rather than a context-specific assessment of the threat presented by a given individual Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Dec 2023
Top 5G limitations and challenges for businesses
While 5G has advanced in recent years, the fifth generation of cellular technology still presents some challenges, such as wavelength limitations and cost considerations. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 Dec 2023
business process management software (BPMS)
Business process management software (BPMS) helps companies design, model, execute, automate and improve a set of activities and tasks that, when completed, achieve an organizational goal. Continue Reading
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News
15 Dec 2023
Jaguar Land Rover taps Tata Communications to drive production
Car maker's new technology and connectivity framework is designed to power next-generation vehicle production by improving line performance and vehicle quality using AI and real-time data insights Continue Reading
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News
15 Dec 2023
Government advised to overturn all Post Office scandal convictions
An independent board set up to advise the government on compensation for innocent subpostmasters has recommended that all the Post Office scandal convictions are ‘unsafe’ and should be overturned Continue Reading
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News
15 Dec 2023
Warwickshire Search and Rescue takes flight with Virgin Media O2 5G connected drone
Virgin Media O2 delivers search and rescue team ‘signal from the sky’ with mobile base station small enough to be flown on a drone, bringing reliable 5G signal to remote areas to assist with rescue missions Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 Dec 2023
IT Sustainability Think Tank: How to bake green thinking into IT projects in 2024
As 2023 draws to a close, it is time to look ahead at what enterprise leaders should be focusing their IT sustainability efforts on next year Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Dec 2023
The power of partners in tackling the environmental challenges of data storage
In this guest post, Miriam Murphy, European CEO of IT services provider NTT, sets out the problem businesses face when trying to “green-up” their data storage estates After another summer of ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Dec 2023
LLM series – Qwiet AI: Avoiding 'tab complete' in AI-driven software development
This post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network features commentary from Stuart McClure in his capacity as CEO of Qwiet AI. Qwiet AI aims to reduce the noise inherent in the AppSec space and ... Continue Reading
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News
15 Dec 2023
Alibaba debuts LLMs for Southeast Asia
Alibaba’s SeaLLMs are built to address the linguistic diversity and nuances in Southeast Asia, enabling businesses to deploy localised chatbots and translation applications Continue Reading
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Definition
15 Dec 2023
What is business process management? A guide to BPM
Business process management (BPM) is a structured approach to improving the processes organizations use to get work done, serve their customers and generate business value. Continue Reading
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News
14 Dec 2023
SUSE Rancher Kubernetes regroups amid platform trend
It's been a year of seismic shifts for SUSE's Rancher Kubernetes management products as market buzz shifts to platform engineering, forcing changes in strategy heading into 2024. Continue Reading
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News
14 Dec 2023
Russian APT exploiting JetBrains TeamCity vulnerability
The Russian hackers behind the SolarWinds attacks are the latest nation-state group to exploit a critical TeamCity vulnerability to gain initial access to victims' servers. Continue Reading
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Definition
14 Dec 2023
logical volume management (LVM)
Logical volume management (LVM) is a form of storage virtualization that offers system administrators a more flexible approach to managing disk storage space than traditional partitioning. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Dec 2023
Technology outlook: Service providers cite four key trends
What's on tap for 2024? The partner ecosystem expects to help customers scale generative AI projects, work with smaller models and play a bigger role at the edge. Continue Reading
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News
14 Dec 2023
Lightning AI's new platform is a one-stop shop for developers
The platform enables developers to build, train and develop models on the cloud under one web interface without having to switch between different tools and applications. Continue Reading
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News
14 Dec 2023
Technology inflation rate edges up for storage, IT services
Price hikes persist for professional services and cloud, while an increase in storage costs could reflect a return toward more typical pricing levels after a period of decline. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Dec 2023
9 cybersecurity trends to watch in 2024
Analysts are sharing their cybersecurity trends and predictions for 2024. From zero-day attacks to generative AI security and increased regulations, is your organization ready? Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Dec 2023
Why We Should Maybe Get Hyper Over A Cloud...
This time last year I was basking in the icy cool, but mercifully dry climate of Berlin, testing SoftIron’ s HyperCloud product in its Berlin labs and very much appreciating the fantastic support ... Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Dec 2023
Five-minute interview: Hayley Roberts, Distology
The CEO of distributor Distology is the latest to share some personal insights in our five-minute interview profile slot Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Dec 2023
The value of a total experience platform
Combining customer, employee, omnichannel and multichannel, and UX platforms and tools into a total experience offering improves visibility, metrics and insights. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Dec 2023
5 important contact center AI features and their benefits
The most important contact center advancements will revolve around AI. Examine the use of AI technology in the contact center and the benefits these features deliver. Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Dec 2023
Governance best practices for citizen developers
The rise of citizen developers is revolutionising the way organisations approach software development. Here is a guide to supporting them Continue Reading
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News
14 Dec 2023
Government plans to regulate to tackle datacentre threats
DSIT outlines a range of proposals designed to protect data storage facilities from cyber attacks, as well as physical threats and the effects of climate breakdown Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Dec 2023
The benefits of diversity in sales teams
A diverse sales team can improve customer connections and boost employee engagement. However, sales managers must create an inclusive work culture if they want to retain talent. Continue Reading
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News
14 Dec 2023
Splunk: AI isn't making spear phishing more effective
While new research shows AI tools won't make it easier for adversaries to conduct successful phishing attacks, social engineering awareness should remain a priority. Continue Reading