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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
19 Aug 2025
O2 to upgrade Haven holiday parks mobile networks
O2 continues programme of mobile upgrades at holiday locations with announcement of enhancements to networks at 22 UK sites, aimed at ensuring connectivity can keep up with increasing customer demand Continue Reading
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News
19 Aug 2025
HPE taps into AI market demand with Nvidia Blackwell-powered servers
HPE’s latest Nvidia Blackwell-powered GPU servers are due to start shipping soon, but could enterprises face delays when trying to get hold of them? Continue Reading
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News
19 Aug 2025
AI, streaming to deliver ‘network crunch’ by 2030
Research from carrier routing software provider finds that despite significant investment in AI, operators admit they can’t fully optimise networks without access to more real-time data and network modernisation delayed through staff issues Continue Reading
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News
19 Aug 2025
Grammarly's new AI agents target professionals, students
The new AI agent features include a plagiarism checker, citation finder and the ability to predict reactions to the content users create. Continue Reading
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News
19 Aug 2025
How patients are using generative AI to find a doctor
With more patients using generative AI to find a doctor, clinics and hospitals need to dial into online reputation management to ensure AI generates accurate information. Continue Reading
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News
19 Aug 2025
Alation unveils agentic AI-powered query capabilities
By accessing a knowledge layer consisting of curated data products and metadata, Chat with Your Data provides more accurate responses than the vendor's previous capabilities. Continue Reading
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News
19 Aug 2025
Confluent joins agentic AI fray with Streaming Agents
The vendor's new environment for developing agents includes tool calling via model context protocol and connections with key sources such as LLMs and vector databases. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Aug 2025
MELT away your cloud observability troubles with open source
In today's complex cloud environments, enterprises face a critical visibility challenge. Comprehensive observability isn't just a technical advantage -- it's a business imperative. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Aug 2025
Compare DRAM vs. DRAM-less SSDs for cost, performance
Are DRAM-less SSDs the way of the future? While they're a great fit for hyperscale data centers, other organizations may also find benefits, such as cost. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Aug 2025
Storage data management tools: What they do and what’s available
We look at data management tools from storage array makers, who supplies them, what they can do, and whether they stretch to managing third-party storage in customer datacentres Continue Reading
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News
19 Aug 2025
Interview: Differentiating with AI in pet care
We speak to Mars Pet Nutrition’s head of digital innovation about making artificial intelligence relevant across its brands to support pet health Continue Reading
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News
19 Aug 2025
US says UK has agreed to drop encryption ‘backdoor’ demands against Apple
US and UK end diplomatic row over UK encryption ‘backdoor’ order against Apple, but it remains unclear whether Apple will restore advanced encryption services to UK users Continue Reading
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Blog Post
19 Aug 2025
JetBrains details state of Python in 2025
JetBrains has detailed its eighth annual Python Developers Survey. This survey is conducted as a collaborative effort between the Python Software Foundation and JetBrains’ PyCharm team. ... Continue Reading
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News
19 Aug 2025
Concierge now on call 24/7 for Zoom Phone
AI-first work platform provider unveils integration of virtual agent with phone platform to deliver concierge experience for organisations that ‘goes beyond’ basic call answering services or auto-attendants Continue Reading
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E-Zine
19 Aug 2025
A winning formula for peak performance
In this week’s edition of Computer Weekly, we take a look under the hood at the IT powering the McLaren Formula 1 team, with the help of its director of business technology, Dan Keyworth. We also delve into the Metropolitan Police’s controversial plans to expand its use of live facial recognition technology to counteract budget and job cuts in the force. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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19 Aug 2025
Preparation and appreciation – the human factor in incident response
Incident response is typically technical, so where do soft skills come in? Dan Raywood looks at a measurement option and the human consideration Continue Reading
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19 Aug 2025
An introduction to platform engineering
It is largely recognised that current software development practices are not sustainable – platform engineering is the IT sector’s remedy Continue Reading
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19 Aug 2025
Met Police to double facial recognition use amid budget cuts
The UK’s largest police force is massively expanding its use of live facial recognition technology, despite ongoing concerns over privacy and bias, as it prepares to lose 1,700 officers and staff Continue Reading
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News
19 Aug 2025
Singapore board directors to get cyber crisis training
The Singapore Institute of Directors and Ensign InfoSecurity have launched a programme to equip 1,000 board leaders with the skills to navigate high-stakes decisions during a cyber crisis Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Aug 2025
AI vs. machine learning vs. deep learning: Key differences
Artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning are terms often used interchangeably, but they aren't the same. Understand the differences and how each is used. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Aug 2025
Security risks in agentic AI systems and how to evaluate threats
Agentic AI changes workflows, boosts productivity and introduces new security risks. Learn what agentic AI can do and how to make this intelligent automation system secure. Continue Reading
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News
18 Aug 2025
Microsoft-owned company settles MOVEit lawsuit for $8.5M
A Massachusetts judge preliminarily approved a multimillion-dollar settlement over a 1.2 million-record data breach at Nuance Communications stemming from 2023 MOVEit software exploits. Continue Reading
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News
18 Aug 2025
Breaking down uninsured numbers under Trump's spending law
The newly signed One Big Beautiful Bill Act will increase the uninsured rate in the U.S., especially as the law prompts changes to Medicaid and Health Insurance Marketplace policy. Continue Reading
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News
18 Aug 2025
AI tackles customizations in SAP clean core migrations
New tools from Lemongrass and Kyndryl are designed to find custom code and figure out what to do with it when moving to a clean core in S/4HANA Cloud transition. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Aug 2025
Plan your meeting rooms for return to office success
The return to office doesn't mean meeting rooms have the same role as they did before the pandemic. Choose the right software and hardware for a modern meeting room experience. Continue Reading
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News
18 Aug 2025
China Unicom 5G-A network powers world’s first humanoid robot games
Leading Chinese telco offers robot showcase next-gen 5G network that supports embodied AI realising seamless connectivity for both spectators and robots even during peak usage Continue Reading
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Video
18 Aug 2025
An explanation of quantum key distribution
Quantum key distribution uses physics to create secure encryption keys that detect eavesdropping instantly, offering a quantum-safe solution for future cybersecurity challenges. Continue Reading
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News
18 Aug 2025
Workday hit in wave of social engineering attacks
A campaign of voice-based social engineering attacks targeting users of Salesforce’s services appears to have struck HR platform Workday Continue Reading
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News
18 Aug 2025
Extremist hacker who defaced websites and stole data imprisoned
Hacker Al-Tahery Al-Mashriky pled guilty to attacking multiple websites based on extremist political and religious ideology Continue Reading
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News
18 Aug 2025
L’Oréal to promote cyber resilience for Britain’s beauty salons
L’Oréal UK and Ireland will work with law enforcement, cyber educators and students, and other large organisations to help thousands of small salons across the UK improve their cyber resilience practice Continue Reading
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News
18 Aug 2025
UK fibre broadband continues progress
Study reveals continued pace of development of UK broadband market, with the number of fibre-to-the-premises locations rising 15.3% on an annual basis and the country’s leading provider passing fibre tipping point Continue Reading
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News
18 Aug 2025
Doc videos in patient portals boost pediatric flu shot rates
Patient portal messages that include videos or images from a patient's doctor can boost pediatric flu shot rates by up to 3.9 percentage points. Continue Reading
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News
18 Aug 2025
AI advances clear path to software development careers
Programming skills are always in demand, but with artificial intelligence, people will have to adapt their approach to writing code Continue Reading
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News
18 Aug 2025
Okta: AI adoption fuels problems for identity management
Okta research indicates the emergence and growth of novel security problems, connected with the spread of AI agents and non-human identities Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Aug 2025
Shift left with these 11 DevSecOps best practices
By starting small, automating selectively and making security the easiest path forward, organizations can improve DevOps security without sacrificing development speed. Continue Reading
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News
18 Aug 2025
EE continues UK mobile leadership in first half of 2025
Study of UK mobile market reveals ‘measurable’ performance differences between operators, with median 5G download speeds varying by more than 140Mbps between the fastest and slowest networks in some cities Continue Reading
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News
18 Aug 2025
Telehealth offers healthcare 'lifeline' for LGBTQIA+ patients
Telehealth was associated with gender-affirming care and HIV testing access and reduced mental health disparities within the LGBTQIA+ population, new research shows. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Aug 2025
What is AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate?
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate is a certification for IT professionals who use Amazon Web Services to design and implement cloud solutions. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Aug 2025
What is Synchronous Optical Network (SONET)?
Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) is a North American standardized digital communication protocol for synchronous data transmission over optical fibers. Continue Reading
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News
18 Aug 2025
Docusign moves beyond e-signatures with AI-powered contract platform
Docusign CEO Allan Thygesen explains how the company is leveraging its brand recognition and GenAI capabilities to solve decades-old problems in how businesses create, negotiate and manage contracts Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Aug 2025
An introduction to platform engineering
It is largely recognised that current software development practices are not sustainable – platform engineering is the IT sector’s remedy Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 Aug 2025
Series brief: AI workflow platforms & tools
AI got to work. Well, to be clear, AI has “gotten” to work for us as it now permeates enterprise applications with its automations, accelerators and ancillary augmentations that we hope will make ... Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Aug 2025
The CMA anti-trust investigation into AWS and Microsoft explained: Everything you need to know
After regulator Ofcom raised red flags about the anti-competitive behaviour of Amazon Web Services and Microsoft, the UK cloud market was referred to the Competition and Markets Authority – here’s why Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Aug 2025
What is a UUID (Universally Unique Identifier)?
A UUID (Universal Unique Identifier) is a 128-bit value used to uniquely identify an object or entity on the internet. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Aug 2025
What is application migration? Examples and best practices
Application migration is the process of moving an application program from one environment to another. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Aug 2025
11 customer experience conferences to attend in 2025
A good way to stay on top of customer experience advancements and trends is to attend industry conferences. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
17 Aug 2025
Solve the prefix sum problem with SIMDs and Vector APIs
The incubating Java Vector API gives software developers access to fast and efficient SIMD operations. Here's an example of how to solve the prefix sum problem with SIMDs and Vectors. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Aug 2025
The difference between precision vs. recall in machine learning
The key difference between recall and precision is that precision accounts for false positives, while recall accounts for false negatives. There are mathematical formulas to define recall and ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Aug 2025
Certified in Cybersecurity ISC² CC Sample Questions
If you want ISC2-CC sample questions for the Certified in Cybersecurity exam, you've come to the right place. These ISCC sample exams will help you both learn Cybersecurity and pass the ISC2-CC ... Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Aug 2025
What's going on with Nvidia stock and the booming AI market?
Nvidia's market value surpassed $4 trillion in 2025, fueled by surging AI demand, GPU dominance and rapid data center growth. Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2025
HHS restores defunct task force on childhood vaccine safety
HHS reinstates a defunct childhood vaccine safety task force following a lawsuit funded by Children's Health Defense, an anti-vaccine group previously led by HHS Secretary RFK Jr. Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2025
News brief: Rising OT threats put critical infrastructure at risk
Check out the latest security news from the Informa TechTarget team. Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2025
Nvidia introduces entry-level RTX Pro GPU
The company's RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPU and RTX Pro Server offer companies using smaller-scale enterprise infrastructure a way to do more AI on-premises. Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2025
Trump shifts U.S. competition policy
While revoking former President Joe Biden's executive order on competition may make M&A more favorable for tech companies, it doesn't hand the industry a pass for future deals. Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2025
Warlock claims ransomware attack on network services firm Colt
UK network services firm Colt is attempting to recover various customer-facing systems following a cyber attack that has been claimed by the Warlock ransomware gang and may have arisen via a SharePoint flaw Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Aug 2025
How to write a data classification policy, with template
Data classification policies help organizations categorize, secure and manage sensitive information while maintaining regulatory compliance and reducing breach risks. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Aug 2025
Would you hire a hacker?
At a time when cyber security breaches are on the up and skills remain in short supply, security experts believe we may be missing a trick by overlooking unconventional sources of talent Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2025
UK cyber leaders feel impact of Trump cutbacks
The ripple effects of US cyber security cutbacks have reached this side of the Atlantic, according to a report Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2025
US trade body calls on Washington to cut cyber red tape
The US Information Technology Industry Council has called on the White House’s Office of the National Cyber Director to cut burdensome regulations in areas such as AI and incident reporting, and to do more to build a unified security regime Continue Reading
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Video
15 Aug 2025
An explanation of post-quantum cryptography
Quantum computers threaten to break today's encryption protocols. Post-quantum cryptography aims to develop new algorithms resistant to quantum attacks before it's too late. Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2025
Modern architecture, high-quality data key to AI development
An expert explains how components such as a shared foundation and protocols that ensure quality help foster real-time insights and AI-driven analysis. Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2025
Zendesk CTO on the new era of customer experience
Zendesk once pushed its AI vision, but now customers are leading the charge. Its CTO, Jason Maynard, explains how this reversal is creating roles like the ‘bot manager’ and shaping the future of customer experience Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2025
Network assessments a key plank in MSP security efforts
Industry figures call on the channel to get on top of their own networks to reduce vulnerabilities Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Aug 2025
Lenovo partners its way up the storage maker rankings
Storage profile: We look at Lenovo, a key storage player that has played the partnership game to rise in the array maker rankings and corner the SME and entry-level market Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Aug 2025
7 last-mile delivery metrics to measure success
Getting an accurate picture of last-mile delivery often requires measuring all related operational expenses. Learn more about important last-mile delivery metrics to measure. Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2025
Channel catch-up: News in brief
Developments this week at ANS, Node4, Cohesity, Phoenix Software, Dell and Chainguard Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2025
Whitehall IT projects face complex challenges, Nista report finds
The annual report from the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority gives major police IT project ‘red’ rating, while several others are rated ‘amber’, including Gov.uk One Login and Making Tax Digital Continue Reading
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Tutorial
15 Aug 2025
SSH tunneling explained: A tutorial on SSH port forwarding
SSH tunneling creates secure encrypted connections through private and untrusted networks, enabling remote access, bypassing restrictions and protecting sensitive data transfers. Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 Aug 2025
Teen hackers aren't the problem. They're the wake-up call
If we take the time to build the right pathways into cyber, young people could be our best line of defence. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Aug 2025
Free CISM Certification Practice Exams
These ISACA CISM Certification Practice Exams have been expertly designed to help you learn all of the CISM exam topics and pass the ISACA CISM exam on your first try. Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2025
Autocratic UAE gets democratic artificial intelligence
US-China rivalry has come to a head in authoritarian Gulf state UAE, where OpenAI is attempting to make a stand for democracy and free speech Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Aug 2025
The UK’s Online Safety Act explained: what you need to know
In this essential guide, Computer Weekly looks at the UK’s implementation of the Online Safety Act, including controversies around age verification measures and the threat it poses to end-to-end encryption Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2025
India revives national datacentre policy amid AI push
The government is pushing for single-window clearances and distributed infrastructure to prepare India for AI and cloud workloads in its national datacentre policy Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2025
Vodafone Greece automates deals for customers, saves 500 staff-days of work
Vodafone Greece hired an implementation partner for a business process management project while its own staff observed and learned how to use the technology Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Aug 2025
Airborne answers to a waterborne problem: Could drones help solve UK droughts?
In this guest post, Peter Stirratt, head of inspection and survey at Skyports Drone Services, offers an airborne answer to the UK’s heatwave-induced droughts As the UK experiences the driest start ... Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 Aug 2025
Guardian agents: Stopping AI from going rogue
AI systems don't share our values and can easily go rogue. But instead of trying to make AI more human, we need a new class of guardian agents to act as digital sentinels, monitoring our autonomous systems before we lose control completely Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2025
SK Telecom to build sovereign AI infrastructure
The South Korean telco is building the Haein Cluster AI infrastructure to support its Petasus AI Cloud service in a bid to meet the demand for AI training and inference within its borders Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2025
AI model provider Cohere raises $500M, valuation now $6.8B
The AI vendor rose to prominence during the same time period as OpenAI and Anthropic, but it seemed to have fallen behind. The new funding shows it still has a play in the AI market. Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2025
Studies link GLP-1 use to T2D rare eye risks, urge screening
New research links GLP-1 use in type 2 diabetes to slightly higher risks of optic neuropathy and diabetic retinopathy, with study authors urging regular preventative eye exams. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Aug 2025
How to implement storage for GPUaaS
GPU as a service provides benefits that help streamline operations for IT teams. Consider storage for GPUaaS, though, and its best practices, challenges and associated tools. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Aug 2025
Top 5 AWS root account best practices
The credentials of your server's super user must be protected at all costs. Here are five AWS root account best practices to protect yourself from being hacked. Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2025
Athenahealth announces new AI features for EHR platform
The new features for the athenaOne platform include AI-enhanced document processing, clinical summaries and interoperability tools for ambulatory practices. Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2025
Private 5G market ‘nears mainstream’ with $5bn surge
Study finds private cellular networks based on 3GPP-defined 5G specifications are just on the cusp of becoming a mainstream technology, with a market potential exceeding that of established private LTE Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2025
Zen Internet, Sky Business Wholesale ink Ethernet partnership
Strategic partnership to see business customers gain access to Ethernet-enabled exchange footprint Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Aug 2025
How to remove digital signatures from a PDF
Digital signatures let organizations execute and secure agreements, but users can remove them if they need to reformat documents or protect signers' privacy. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Aug 2025
From CAC to autonomous, AI heralds medical coding's future
AI is pushing medical coding to its next era, in which autonomous coding can scale across all specialties, automate up to 90% of cases and drive revenue integrity. Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2025
Stanford, Qualtrics partner on agentic AI for care coordination
Agentic AI designed by Qualtrics and Stanford Health Care is intended to support care coordination to ultimately promote a better patient experience. Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2025
What’s going on inside Intel?
Chipmaker Intel has had a tough couple of weeks: job cuts, Donald Trump calling for the CEO’s resignation, and now an attack by its former chief executive Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Aug 2025
Actions to future-proof your channel business with AI
Richard Eglon, CMO Nebula Global Services, shares six tips that should make a difference on how to use AI throughout your business Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2025
More girls take A-level computing despite overall dip in numbers
While there was an overall dip in the number of people taking computing A-levels this year, the number of girls taking the subject is still on the up Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Aug 2025
How real-time data empowers ‘healthy’ nursing units at HCA
HCA Healthcare has implemented a data tool that allows nursing leaders to view unit and individual operations at the shift level, enabling them to offer support when needed. Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2025
SMEs yet to embrace cyber insurance
Although managed service providers are being told they need to work with the insurance industry, the message has yet to get to a vast number of customers Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2025
Alibaba unveils Accio Agent for global trade
The e-commerce giant's new agent targets tasks such as building a business plan and following through on it. Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Aug 2025
Protecting your data in the EU means protecting an independent authority
As the EU faces mounting scrutiny over institutional transparency, ensuring the genuine independence of the European Data Protection Supervisor is key to preserving the rule of law and the credibility of the Union’s digital governance. Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2025
MA plans' LTSS supplemental benefits have untapped potential
Despite a 2018 rule allowing more LTSS supplemental benefits in Medicare Advantage, the share of plans offering them has gone down. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Aug 2025
What to expect from Cloudera EVOLVE25
The Computer Weekly Developer Network is off to Cloudera Evolve25. The conference is held on September 25th at Glasshouse 660 in New York and is set to showcase the organisation’s anywhere cloud ... Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2025
AST SpaceMobile hits launch button on satellite expansion
Space-based cellular broadband network reveals plans to expand its satellite fleet by almost 10 times over the next 18 months Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2025
Professional services firms stuck in network security IT doom loop
Survey reveals a widening disconnect in the professional services sector where, despite near-universal adoption of SaaS and cloud strategies, core network and security services are failing to keep up through the likes of SASE Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Aug 2025
Mastering control of sovereign digital resilience
Internet infrastructure resilience has become a national security concern for several countries in recent years. Lithuania’s approach treats routing infrastructure, IP space, DNS and hosting as national and strategic assets Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Aug 2025
The future of quantum data centers: Resilience and risk
The quantum outlook calls for close ties with classical computing, even as it tops standard IT in some use cases. Businesses can benefit but must address post-quantum security. Continue Reading