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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
26 Jan 2026
Chiba University unveils algorithm to reduce blockchain delay in IoT networks
Researchers develop a lightweight algorithm designed to reorganise network connections to enable secure, low-latency data sharing potentially accelerating secure, real-time data sharing across large-scale IoT ecosystems Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2026
Channel moves: Who’s gone where?
Personnel moves of note in the last week at Cameo Services, Infinigate Group, Assured Data Protection, TP-Link, n2s, Claroty and Dropzone AI Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Jan 2026
The quiet shift that made AI unavoidable
From visual search to enterprise collaboration, AI is arriving quietly inside existing tools and changing behavior before anyone calls it a decision. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2026
Study: AI scribes boost physician productivity, increase revenue
A recent study revealed that physicians are gaining productivity benefits from AI scribes without a detrimental effect on claim denials. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2026
More patients use AI chatbots. Is this a patient safety risk?
With leading AI chatbots creating more tailored healthcare instances for patient users, leading industry groups fear hazards to patient safety. Continue Reading
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Podcast
26 Jan 2026
AI-driven embedded lending emerges as digital finance option
In this podcast, Yaacov Martin, CEO of embedded lending vendor Jifiti, explains how AI makes online credit efficient, accurate and profitable and why regulation fosters growth. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
26 Jan 2026
Tricentis: Why AI writes code like a teenager (and why testers need to be adults)
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by David Colwell in his capacity as VP of AI & ML at Tricentis - a company known for its platform that provides automated ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
26 Jan 2026
Honor Magic8 Pro review
At the risk of writing in the first person, I have a true story to tell. It was 5.45 am in New York’s JFK airport and I had just jettisoned my “liquids” into the TSA security tray and took out my ... Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2026
Dawn supercomputer gets sixfold boost thanks to £36m funding injection
The government is ploughing in public money to build out one of the UK’s most powerful supercomputers Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Jan 2026
Sovereign cloud and AI services tipped for take-off in 2026
Digital sovereignty is set to become a top investment priority in 2026, due to geopolitical and legislative changes Continue Reading
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Blog Post
25 Jan 2026
What is the objective of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill?
Organisations need to demonstrate not just how much they are spending to improve their security but that they are spending it effectively. They should report annually to regulators on how their ... Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Jan 2026
Context engineering takes prompting to a higher business level
In the care and feeding of AI models and chatbot interfaces, prompting alone can be a fool's errand in strategic business planning without the proper context to interpret prompts. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Jan 2026
Data Technologies outlook on 2026: The year of data is here
Data will be the backbone of success in 2026. As AI reshapes data management, organizations must balance innovation with ethics, governance and high-quality data to thrive. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2026
US punts renewal of threat data sharing law to September
US lawmakers have extended the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 for another nine months, buying time to enact a replacement for the legislation. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2026
DevSecOps AI agents add platform context, woo enterprises
GitLab and Harness rolled out new AI agents, drawing interest from IT organizations with platform context and pricing. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Jan 2026
The CIO's guide to equitable emerging tech
CIOs must prioritize equity when adopting new technologies to prevent harm, improve accessibility and make sure the technology enhances rather than amplifies existing inequities. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Jan 2026
How to build a hype-free AI culture
AI success isn’t about models—it’s about leadership. CIOs who prioritize outcomes, governance and trust can scale AI without disrupting operations. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Jan 2026
Why Wi-Fi 7 is crucial for enterprise AI
Wi-Fi 7’s MLO, wider channels and improved MU-MIMO provide the speed and reliability AI systems need to train faster and generate insights more efficiently. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2026
News brief: Email scams highlight need for employee vigilance
Check out the latest security news from the Informa TechTarget team. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Jan 2026
Overcoming tech career barriers faced by underrepresented groups
Many people from underrepresented groups find difficulties in entering the tech sector – experts attending the 2025 Computer Weekly diversity in tech event, in partnership with Harvey Nash, offered advice for dismantling these barriers Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2026
OIG calls on HHS to strengthen cybersecurity across divisions
In an annual report, OIG highlighted persistent healthcare cybersecurity challenges and urged HHS to unify its approach to cybersecurity across the department. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2026
Ransomware, reputation, risk: Black Hat Europe in review, 2026 in view
Black Hat Europe made clear that cyber security can no longer be separated from politics, economics and behaviour, as ransomware, AI and long-standing security failures combine Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Jan 2026
Inside the trend of tech ‘spinouts’ solving real-world problems
Technology companies churn out services for retail and hospitality businesses, but there are still problems to solve in these sectors, driving a trend for in-house software developments being ‘spun out’ Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2026
‘Shadow AI’ use is widespread in healthcare: survey
More than 40% of respondents said they were aware of colleagues using AI tools that haven’t been approved by their organizations, a potential safety and privacy risk, according to the survey. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2026
UK government ‘blindly accepted’ Iver datacentre environmental assurances, it is claimed
The UK government confirms that its decision to grant planning permission for a hyperscale datacentre, which is at the centre of a legal challenge on environmental grounds, should be quashed Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Jan 2026
Big Pharma shops Chinese biotechs to stock GLP-1 pipelines
Novo, Regeneron and Pfizer all landed weight loss deals with China-based companies last year. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Jan 2026
The future of business intelligence: 10 top trends in 2026
Here are 10 key trends affecting the current state and future direction of BI initiatives that analytics leaders should be aware of. No surprise: AI use is among them. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Jan 2026
5 emerging AI/ML trends in clinical research
Emerging AI and machine learning tools are reshaping clinical research as trial sponsors continue to grapple with rising costs, lengthy timelines and low success rates. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Jan 2026
10 factors reshaping the role of the CIO in 2026
CIOs face increasing pressure to use AI to drive innovation, deliver returns and lead their organizations into the future. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2026
Channel catch-up: News in brief
Developments this week at Presidio, Kiteworks, Extreme Networks, ServiceNow, Climb, Synechron and Simwood Continue Reading
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Blog Post
23 Jan 2026
Sharp Europe’s New Chapter: One Sharp and a unified IT Services strategy
Sharp Europe is marking a new chapter under the unifying theme of ‘One Sharp’. This initiative signals a bold step forward, integrating diverse business lines and digital innovations to position ... Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Jan 2026
Offshore wind project suspensions pose challenges for CIOs
Trump administration offshore wind suspensions disrupt data center clean energy supply, raise power costs, threaten grid reliability, delay climate goals and affect CIO planning. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Jan 2026
Expanding sensory experiences in virtual environments
Augmented, virtual and extended realities are all trying to allow users to interact with virtual information in ways we are used to in real life Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2026
Ruckus gears up for networking partnership with TGR Haas F1 Team
Vistance Networks-owned communications technology provider becomes official networking partner of the TGR Haas F1 Team, delivering purpose‑driven, AI‑enhanced connectivity across team headquarters, trackside operations and hospitality Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 Jan 2026
Closing the gap between experimentation and transformation
Richard Eglon, CMO, Nebula Global Services, shares some thoughts around how partners can help customers get measurable results Continue Reading
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Blog Post
23 Jan 2026
GreenOps - CloudBolt: Greener cloud usage multiplies with Kubernetes optimisation
This is a guest post by Yasmin Rajabi, COO at CloudBolt. CloudBolt is known for its FinOps platform skills and its technology platform that works to manage the automating, optimising and governing ... Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2026
Singapore debuts world’s first governance framework for agentic AI
The Infocomm Media Development Authority has released a guide to help enterprises deploy artificial intelligence agents safely and address specific risks such as unauthorised actions and automation bias Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2026
Macquarie Bank rolls out AI agent to personalise customer support
Australian bank launches a 24/7 intelligent assistant capable of asynchronous human hand-off, joining the country’s major financial institutions in the race to deploy AI-powered services Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2026
Upstart cloud provider Railway turns heads with speed
Railway began as a PaaS provider but now looks to disrupt hyperscalers with a bespoke back-end hardware design and built-in infrastructure best practices for developers. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2026
KLAS: Ambient AI tool delivers measurable ROI for health systems
Three large health systems that adopted an AI-powered clinical intelligence platform experienced reduced documentation burden, time savings and financial gain, KLAS found. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Jan 2026
Real world GenAI use cases: How CIOs are putting AI to work
As CIOs look to implement GenAI, the number of potential use cases and vendor options can overwhelm them. Discover the tools that real CIOs are using across their organizations. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Jan 2026
AI will heavily influence cloud-related decisions in 2026
AI is set to become a defining force in shaping cloud-related decisions and strategies for 2026. See what the experts are saying about multi-cloud, neoclouds, data sovereignty and serverless. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2026
JPMorgan CEO urges slowdown of AI roll-out to ‘save society’
The rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence will prompt ‘civil unrest’ if governments and companies fail to protect workers from its displacing effects, says JPMorgan boss Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 Jan 2026
Minding the gap between prototype and production
Five software releases targeting one problem: getting from "it works" to deployed. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Jan 2026
Top ERP trends to know about for 2026
The popularity of composable ERP will continue to make low-code an important aspect of ERP configuration, while AI-driven predictive analytics will enable supply chain leaders to receive deeper insight. Learn about the ERP trends for 2026. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Jan 2026
How to modernize software quality strategy in 2026
Modernize software quality in 2026 by treating it as a business risk priority -- blending shift-left testing with shift-right observability for resilient, trusted delivery. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Jan 2026
4 end-user computing trends to watch in 2026
AI, identity-first security, Windows 10 end of support and VMware's rebranding as Omnissa are reshaping EUC as CIOs make critical decisions for 2026 and beyond. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2026
Airbus, Keysight collaborate on sovereign, standardised 5G NTN
Design, emulation and test services firm embarks on partnership with aerospace manufacturer giant to explore how 5G non-terrestrial networks can operate from low Earth orbit while remaining interoperable with terrestrial networks Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Jan 2026
Estonian healthtech a hotbed of innovation for UK and Europe
Estonia is a thriving hub for advancements in healthcare technology, harnessing artificial intelligence and genomics. Its healthtech industry is targeting the UK and Europe for collaboration and market development Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Jan 2026
Understanding the DaaS options for Macs
When people discuss desktop as a service, it is usually in the context of Windows desktops. For macOS, however, implementing DaaS can be more complicated. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2026
DWP review of Post Office worker prosecutions yet to start, months after announcement
The DWP said in August that it would carry out an independent review of prosecutions of subpostmasters, but it has yet to appoint a reviewer Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2026
Dutch datacentre growth stalls while hydrogen remains untapped
ING warns grid congestion threatens Dutch datacentre leadership, while the country’s championed hydrogen solution remains largely untapped Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2026
Swedish welfare authority suspends ‘discriminatory’ AI model
A machine learning model used by Sweden’s social security agency to flag benefit fraud has been discontinued following investigations by media outlets and the country’s data protection watchdog Continue Reading
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E-Zine
22 Jan 2026
CW EMEA: Women in Cyber
In this quarter’s issue of CW EMEA, we look at the decision in Sweden to discontinue the use of a machine learning model to identify benefit fraud. The country’s Data Protection Authority became involved in November 2024, when it was revealed that a machine learning system being used by Försäkringskassan, the Swedish Social Insurance Agency, was disproportionally and wrongly flagging certain groups for further investigation over social benefits fraud. We also explore the impact of Women in Cybersecurity Middle East’s partnership with Black Hat MEA. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2026
Women in Cybersecurity Middle East marks five years of impact at Black Hat MEA
As AI reshapes the regional cyber security landscape, diversity and skills development remain at the heart of building a resilient digital workforce Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2026
Medicaid improper payments increase, reaching $37.39B
Medicaid, CHIP and Medicare Advantage all saw increases in improper payment rates in FY 2025, while Medicare fee-for-service's rate remained below 10%. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2026
Sportswear firm Under Armour falls victim to data breach
Details of over 70 million customers of US sportswear giant Under Armour were leaked following a supposed ransomware attack by the Everest gang Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Jan 2026
AI didn't break enterprise systems -- it exposed them
As AI moves from experimentation into operations, long-standing assumptions about data, people and control harden into requirements. When those assumptions are weak, failure shows up fast. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Jan 2026
18 enterprise email security best practices for 2026
Safeguard your organization. Train employees to avoid password reuse, spot phishing attempts and encrypt messages, among other email security best practices. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 Jan 2026
Salesforce counters agent sprawl with MuleSoft Agent Fabric
Rather like cloud computing, simply ‘turning on’ agentic AI services (spoiler alert: there is no actual switch to flip) without a thorough set of provisioning and management controls is not ... Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2026
2025 a record year for CityFibre
Full-fibre platform provider posts financial and operational update for the year ended 31 December 2025, showing unprecedented customer growth, revenue and profitability Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 Jan 2026
The world needs more plumbers and electricians
It may not have made the headlines when world leaders and CEOs met at the World Economic Forum at Davos, but the fireside chat between BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and Nvidia president Jensen Huang, ... Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2026
Davos 2026: Smart thinking needed for sovereign AI investment
Policy-makers need to figure out how they can carve a niche in a world dominated by China and the US Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2026
Vodafone, Netcompany aim to deliver global travel eSIM at scale
Telco teams with IT systems provider to launch embedded subscriber identity module platform offering borderless connectivity for global travellers Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Jan 2026
What happens when buying outpaces procurement
From shared devices to AI copilots, decisions about access, behavior and day-to-day workflow are shaping technology outcomes well before formal buying begins. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2026
Maintel pipeline remains strong
Channel player shares an update on how its last fiscal year went with it clear there were challenges as well as positives Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Jan 2026
EU researchers inch closer to a viable quantum internet
Pioneering research physicists in Spain, Germany, Italy and Austria tell Computer Weekly about their breakthroughs, dilemmas and the immense challenges on the road to a quantum internet Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2026
ESA invests in Swissto12 to accelerate European spacecom sovereignty
European Space Agency member states commit funding towards advanced satellite systems and RF products provider in partnership project supporting development and industrialisation of spacecraft Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2026
Consumers turn to AI to fill in healthcare experience gaps
Patients are frustrated with healthcare access and insurance navigation. Is AI the tool that could fill in the gap? Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2026
Mid-sized customers go it alone with security
Research from Advania raises the worrying prospect that a portion of users are missing out on the expertise the channel can provide around security Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2026
Dell Technologies Forum Dubai highlights AI as the next great economic accelerator
At its flagship regional event, Dell Technologies set out how AI leadership, data readiness and skills development are shaping digital transformation across the UAE and the wider Middle East Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2026
UK government begins trials of digital driving licence
The digital version of the physical driving licence will be made available through an app-based digital wallet, with testing underway before wider roll-out later this year Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Jan 2026
Strategic IT outlook: Tech conferences and events calendar
Tech conferences are a vital way for CIOs and IT leaders to keep abreast of trends and make real-life connections in a fast-changing business climate. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2026
Strong second half helps Computacenter finish the year strongly
Firm shares trading update that will please investors looking to the firm for continued growth Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2026
Wireless Broadband Alliance looks to boost enterprise private 5G security
Global wireless communications association report outlines unified security framework and guidelines to help enterprises integrate private 5G into existing IT Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 Jan 2026
GreenOps & FinOps – WisdomAI: Why zombie data is the hidden cost of cloud
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Soham Mazumdar in his capacity as co‑founder & CEO of WisdomAI. WisdomAI is a data analytics platform that helps ... Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Jan 2026
Top 4 IT monitoring tools for 2026
Effective monitoring is a cornerstone of any IT environment. Examine the available tool options for IT monitoring, and compare their features, benefits and costs. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Jan 2026
Top 10 cybersecurity predictions for 2026
AI will further reshape cybersecurity in 2026, predict CISOs. From agentic AI defensive toolchains to MCP server risks, explore the anticipated shifts. Continue Reading
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News
21 Jan 2026
UK and China reach out across cyber no-man's land
London and Beijing have supposedly conducted high-level talks seeking to establish a joint security forum to help de-escalate potential cyber flashpoints, according to reports Continue Reading
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News
21 Jan 2026
Epic denies anticompetitive claims made in Texas AG's suit
In response to the lawsuit, Epic detailed its efforts to advance interoperability and its customizable software that enables health organizations to comply with state laws. Continue Reading
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News
21 Jan 2026
Enthusiasm for passwordless authentication grows, but adoption lags
More than 80% of surveyed health IT leaders view passwordless authentication as very important to healthcare, yet just 7% have fully implemented it. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Jan 2026
Modern data architectures as a risk management strategy
As organizations modernize their data systems, architecture choices will determine how risk is governed, disruptions are absorbed, and regulatory obligations are managed over time. Continue Reading
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News
21 Jan 2026
GoodData launches MCP server to fuel AI-powered analysis
By connecting its platform and customers' AI tools, the vendor is enabling users to automate the analytics workflow and speed insight generation. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Jan 2026
The dollars and sense of implementing AI
Calculating ROI of an AI project to prove business value requires a complicated mix of costs, including data prep, infrastructure, integration, staffing, training and power needs. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Jan 2026
This could be the year AI automation takes over HR
AI has started handling key HR processes. It's time for business and IT leaders to get serious about automation and the cultural, architectural and workforce changes it requires. Continue Reading
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News
21 Jan 2026
Amazon One Medical unveils Health AI assistant for patients
Amazon One Medical's Health AI assistant is designed to help patients manage their healthcare experiences with the context of their digital medical records. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Jan 2026
How to manage dependency risk in third-party ad tech
Ad tech risk management is now vital for IT, not just marketing. Organizations must address third-party code risks to protect their brand's performance, security and compliance. Continue Reading
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News
21 Jan 2026
Study: Telehealth use doesn't increase healthcare utilization
The post-pandemic rise in telehealth adoption did not result in a concurrent increase in outpatient office visits, despite concerns about 'runaway utilization.' Continue Reading
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News
21 Jan 2026
Medicare Advantage overpayments will total $76B this year: MedPAC
The federal government will pay an estimated $76 billion more to cover Medicare Advantage seniors this year than it would if those same seniors were in traditional Medicare, according to new estimates from an influential advisory group. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Jan 2026
How nurses assess care goals to boost patient satisfaction
Nurses at New Jersey's Valley Hospital boosted patient satisfaction by 14% by soliciting and understanding patient care goals. Continue Reading
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News
21 Jan 2026
Trinity Health to lay off 10.5% of revenue cycle headcount
The Michigan-based health system said financial headwinds, including heightened costs, low reimbursement and federal policy changes, motivated the cuts. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Jan 2026
Nightfall shines light on AI browser data exfiltration
Data loss prevention is, of course, an enterprise technology imperative. But despite the basic truism, we hear so much more about data analytics, data acceleration, data being channelled through ... Continue Reading
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News
21 Jan 2026
Interview: Barry Panayi, group chief data officer, Howden
The fast-growing insurance firm wants data insights and artificial intelligence to give customer-facing employees all the information they need at their fingertips through data-powered conversational interfaces Continue Reading
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News
21 Jan 2026
Northamber names Spence as group managing director
Distributor continues to bring in wise heads to help bolster its ambitions to grow its market position Continue Reading
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News
21 Jan 2026
UK government appoints banking tech bosses as AI champions
Appointment of artificial intelligence champions from banking sector comes as MPs make stern warning about AI risks in financial services Continue Reading
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News
21 Jan 2026
The impact of Tesco versus Broadcom lawsuit on software procurement
The lawsuit shows the challenges in dealing with a company that has stopped selling key products and the impact on the software supply chain Continue Reading
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News
21 Jan 2026
E& enterprise brings agentic AI to MENAT
A strategic partnership introduces autonomous, governance-by-design artificial intelligence as enterprises in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey move from experimentation to real-world impact Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Jan 2026
What are the key differences between DaaS and VPN?
DaaS and VPN both provide remote access to corporate resources, but they differ in important ways that IT leaders should evaluate when choosing between them. Continue Reading
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News
21 Jan 2026
AI slop pushes data governance towards zero-trust models
Organisations are implementing zero-trust models for data governance thanks to the proliferation of poor quality AI-generated data, often known as AI slop Continue Reading
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News
20 Jan 2026
Google Cloud opens Bangkok region to support Thailand’s AI economy
The hyperscaler’s Thai cloud region is part of a $1bn investment to meet the growing demand for cloud services in the kingdom Continue Reading