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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
10 Jul 2025
How to reduce corporate e-waste and why it matters
As companies have ramped up their use of tech, the amount of e-waste has grown. Find out how to address this important problem. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2025
Machine learning unlocks insights into physician fatigue
A machine learning model identified physician fatigue through clinical notes, linking it to worse clinical decision-making in a new study. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2025
Samsung to buy Providence spinout Xealth
Samsung signed an agreement to buy digital health company Xealth, which offers streamlined pathways for clinicians to order digital health tools and monitor patient engagement. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Jul 2025
Get to know storage-as-a-service providers and their offerings
If you're looking for cloud storage or an on-premises platform with similar billing methods, you might find what you need in this list of 14 storage-as-a-service providers. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Jul 2025
Ambient ERP – breaking free of the enterprise software triad
This is a guest blogpost by Claus Jepsen, Chief Technology Officer, Unit4. Imagine a future where your back-office applications are context-aware, operating in the background, only surfacing what ... Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jul 2025
Data warehouse vs. data mart: Key differences and use cases
Data warehouses support integrated, governed reporting, while data marts offer faster, focused insights. Together they provide scalable, adaptable data strategies. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2025
Government funding to help SMEs protect their IP
Scheme will see SMEs and innovative startups working in sensitive sectors receive advice on enhancing cyber and physical security measures to protect their valuable intellectual property Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jul 2025
Google antitrust case explained: What's next?
A U.S. judge ruled Google violated antitrust laws with an illegal monopoly over online searches -- a landmark decision with major implications for Big Tech and consumer choices. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Jul 2025
How to lay solid data foundations for AI
This is a guest blogpost by Jamie Hutton, CTO of Quantexa. A Salesforce study has that around 33% of executives view AI as overhyped. But this scepticism may be misdirected. As Quantexa we are ... Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2025
UK and France forge closer cyber, tech research ties
The navigation and timing systems used by power suppliers and emergency services to run their operations will fall in scope of an Anglo-French research pact that will also foster development in AI and supercomputing Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2025
'Docker Compose up' now includes AI agents
Docker is expanding the Docker Compose spec to accommodate AI agents in an effort to bring AI development closer to existing software development workflows. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Jul 2025
What CISOs need to know about AI governance frameworks
AI offers business benefits but poses legal, ethical and reputational risks. Governance programs manage these risks while ensuring responsible use and regulatory compliance. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Jul 2025
Java Scanner next() vs nextLine() methods: What's the difference?
Learn the distinction between next() and nextLine() methods, and how to use them in your code for different reasons. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2025
High-profile attacks underline ransomware threat
With the headlines dominated by recent incidents that have impacted retailers and the channel, the need remains for partners to continue to support customers Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jul 2025
Forget 9-to-5: Infinite workdays and the triple peak day explained
Modern workers are stretching their hours into an 'infinite workday,' checking emails at 6 a.m. and working past 8 p.m. as remote work blurs traditional boundaries. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jul 2025
12 of the top employee wellness software options
Employee wellness software ranges from applications with one function to those with multiple features and integrations. Here are some to consider when doing your research. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jul 2025
Customer success vs. sales: What's the difference?
Customer success and sales teams both interact with clients, but customer success prevents churn, whereas sales teams focus on acquisition. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Jul 2025
What is a natural user interface (NUI)?
A natural user interface (NUI) is an interface that's designed to feel as natural as possible to users as they interact with a computing system or application. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jul 2025
How EHR tech eases behavioral health workflows
KVC Health Systems turned to WellSky's EHR platform to gain more flexibility documenting high acuity patients and gathering data to help monitor warning signs of safety threats, the organization's CIO said. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2025
Irish bank rolls out AI tools to 10,000 staff
Following exploration of artificial intelligence’s potential in conjunction with staff, AIB is rolling the tools out across the company Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2025
Four arrested in M&S cyber attack investigation
Police have made four arrests in connection with a trio of cyber attacks on UK retailers Marks & Spencer, Co-op and Harrods Continue Reading
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Podcast
10 Jul 2025
Podcast: HDDs performance metrics and the workloads they excel at
We talk to Toshiba’s Rainer Kaese about spinning disk performance, why HDDs are good at what they do and how hard disk drives still come out top in workloads that suit them Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2025
Oxfordshire County Council completes GigaHubs project
Partnership between business-dedicated network provider and local authority brings to fruition vision of a ‘smart county’ that will see gigabit-capable connectivity deployed at rural public buildings, such as schools, GP surgeries and libraries Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2025
AI-RAN Alliance draws more than 100 members in first year
Global consortium aiming to accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence into radio access networks passes milestone over the course of first 12 months and adds leading European telco to its ranks Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Jul 2025
Platform engineering - Mirantis: A route to resilience & compliance as-a-Service
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by William Rizzo in his capacity as strategy lead for Mirantis. Mirantis is known for its approach designed to simplify cloud ... Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Jul 2025
SAP’s Christian Klein – cloud, data, AI: How to harness new engines of progress
SAP’s chief executive outlines the triadic philosophy behind the company’s approach to business AI Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Jul 2025
Sysdig launches open source cloud security community
Sysdig is on a mission. That mission is one designed to unite millions of cloud security professionals and “builders” (spanning software application development practitioners, data science gurus, ... Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Jul 2025
Why proactive asset management is mission-critical for APAC datacentres
The Asia-Pacific region is leading a global datacentre expansion, but surging energy demands and the risk of outages will require datacentre operators to adopt proactive strategies to ensure a resilient and sustainable digital future Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Jul 2025
What are BSD Licenses?
BSD licenses are a family of permissive open source licenses originally associated with the Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD), a Unix-like operating system. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2025
Broadcom discontinues vVols storage capability for VMware
The vVols capability, a VMware storage feature for the past decade, is being sunset in VCF 9 and discontinued in VCF 9.1 as Broadcom continues to winnow the VMware catalog. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Jul 2025
AI in the data center: Transforming operations and careers
AI is transforming data center jobs by enhancing efficiency, security and management. Strategic AI use enables staff to focus on complex tasks, while automating routine operations. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Jul 2025
How Medicaid cuts could endanger rural hospital cybersecurity
Rural hospital cybersecurity funding may be at risk as Medicaid cuts threaten the viability of already resource-strapped rural healthcare facilities. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Jul 2025
What is SAP Fieldglass?
SAP Fieldglass is a cloud-based vendor management system (VMS) that enables organizations to manage their external workforce. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Jul 2025
IoT and digital twins: How they work together, with examples
IoT devices collect real-world data, while digital twins create virtual models using that data—together, they provide detailed insights to improve operations and predict issues. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2025
Fleet-wide Starlink Wi-Fi takes off at Virgin Atlantic
Elon Musk-led satellite operator engaged to provide leading UK airline with ‘the fastest, most reliable connectivity in the sky’ with ‘no-charge’ streaming quality and gate-to-gate connectivity in all cabins Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Jul 2025
What is NTFS and how does it work?
NTFS, which stands for NT file system and the New Technology File System, is the file system that many versions of the Windows and Windows Server operating systems (OSes) use for storing, organizing, and retrieving files on hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs). Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2025
Mini gets into gear with Transatel to drive connected car services
NTT subsidiary teams up with BMW Group division to enable connected car services for vehicles across 27 countries in Europe and deliver a more connected automotive ecosystem Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Jul 2025
What is a talent pipeline?
A talent pipeline is a pool of candidates who are ready to fill a position. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2025
Ofcom: use comms regulation to drive innovation
As it looks to boost British business by achieving its ambitions in connectivity, UK comms regulator outlines three key areas to prioritise Continue Reading
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Blog Post
09 Jul 2025
Enterprise IT risks of AI and agentic AI
Everyone involved in IT needs to be focused on the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on enterprise cybersecurity. Yet precious little energy is being expended on making sure AI is ... Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Jul 2025
The insights and benefits of unified communications analytics
With the help of unified communications analytics, organizations can gain valuable insights into network performance, collaboration activities and security events. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2025
NAO says government should employ data analytics to tackle fraud
The National Audit Office recommends public bodies share and manage data in a way that prevents fraud and saves taxpayers’ money Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Jul 2025
What is IoT connectivity? 8 types explained
IoT connectivity enables devices to communicate, share data and receive commands using various network types and protocols tailored to power, range and performance needs. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2025
Accounting watchdog ‘disclaims’ College of Policing financial accounts after serious IT failures
The professional body for policing in England and Wales failed to properly manage its transition to new accounting and payroll systems Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Jul 2025
Top 12 Linux certifications
Choosing among Linux certifications can seem daunting, but there are differences to all options that can help you decide which is best for you and your organization. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2025
UK government signs deal with Google Cloud to upskill 100,000 civil servants in AI by 2030
Technology secretary Peter Kyle announces deal with Google Cloud as part of a push to loosen the grip of legacy tech on the UK public sector, while also committing to growing the amount of money government spends with homegrown tech suppliers Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2025
Three-quarters of UK champion continued broadband infrastructure investment
Study from trade association for organisations building and delivering UK’s internet services finds almost half of Brits would sooner give up the gym than lose web access, but also highlights a need for real partnership and bolder action to bridge the digital divide Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2025
Security gap emerging in multi-vendor print environments
Quocirca research highlights areas where channel print specialists can make a positive difference to concerned customers Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Jul 2025
Security log management tips and best practices
Learn how to conduct security log management that provides visibility into IT infrastructure activities and traffic, improves troubleshooting and prevents service disruptions. Continue Reading
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Podcast
09 Jul 2025
Podcast: Container storage challenges and how to overcome them
We talk to Pure Storage about the challenges of increased complexity, ‘technical debt’, skills needs of container deployments and why strategic thinking trumps tactical solutions Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2025
Ingram Micro ransomware attack contained and remediated
Distributor shares update on efforts made to recover from the attack that hit the business late last week Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Jul 2025
Key features of a health insurance member portal
Member portals will be key as health insurance companies adjust to healthcare consumerism and prioritize better member experiences. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2025
CIOs will use AI and low-code to combat SaaS sprawl
Nintex CEO Amit Mathradas explains why the proliferation of software-as-a-service tools is unsustainable and how CIOs are reclaiming control by building their own applications using artificial intelligence and automation Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2025
Qantas details impact of data breach on 5.7 million customers
Australian flag carrier begins notifying millions of individuals after a cyber attack on a call centre, confirming that while financial and passport details are safe, a significant volume of other personal information was compromised Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Jul 2025
Incident response tabletop exercises: Guide and template
Have an incident response plan but aren't running incident response tabletop exercises? These simulations are key to knowing if your plan will work during an actual security event. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Jul 2025
What is a CISO as a service (CISOaaS)?
CISO as a service, or CISOaaS, is the outsourcing of CISO (chief information security officer) and information security leadership responsibilities to a third-party provider. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Jul 2025
How to perform a cybersecurity risk assessment in 5 steps
When assessing cybersecurity risk, be sure to consider the scope of the project, your organization's specific assets and leadership's tolerance for risk. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2025
Microsoft targets 130 vulnerabilities on July Patch Tuesday
Admins will want to focus on issuing corrections for the large number of flaws, some of which require no user interaction, in Windows RRAS and Microsoft Office. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2025
July Patch Tuesday brings over 130 new flaws to address
Microsoft patched well over 100 new common vulnerabilities and exposures on the second Tuesday of the month, but its latest update is mercifully light on zero-days Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Jul 2025
Understand and manage Apple Safari WebRTC
Apple's implementation of WebRTC is more rigid than competitors Chrome and Firefox. But that's not a bad thing. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2025
Knime updates framework for agentic AI development
The open source analytics vendor is keeping up with competitors by providing features aimed at enabling users to create cutting-edge applications capable of autonomous action. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2025
HL7 launches AI office to support trustworthy AI in healthcare
HL7 aims to lead the establishment of global standards for AI in healthcare through its new AI office. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2025
Cerebras launches Alibaba model, forms key AI partnerships
The vendor expanded Alibaba's Qwen3-235B context window to 131k. It also formed strategic partnerships with DataRobot, Notion and other companies. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2025
M&S calls for mandatory ransomware reporting
The government should extend ransomware reporting mandates to businesses to help gather more intelligence and better support victims, says M&S chairman Archie Norman Continue Reading
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Definition
08 Jul 2025
What is Meditech Medical Information Technology, Inc.?
Meditech (Medical Information Technology, Inc.) is a privately held company headquartered in Westwood, Mass., that provides health information technology (health IT) solutions, primarily electronic health record (EHR) systems. Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Jul 2025
HPE Discover highlights AI factories, OpsRamp and Morpheus
AI factories, Morpheus and OpsRamp promise to become central parts of HPE's hybrid cloud strategy. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2025
Denodo unveils DeepQuery to provide AI-powered deep analysis
The data virtualization specialist's new GenAI feature lets users dig deep into their data to discover the reasons underlying what's happening within their organization. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2025
UK among worst performers in Europe for fundamental 5G metrics
Study from mobile network testing firm uncovers gaps in UK 5G performance compared with European leaders, with ‘significant’ disparity between theoretical population coverage and the daily reality for millions of users Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2025
How AI is improving revenue cycle management
A survey of healthcare finance and IT leaders shows growing confidence in AI for revenue cycle management as realized improvements averaged 20% or higher across key outcomes. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2025
AI for Good: Signal president warns of agentic AI security flaw
Secure by design is a mantra of the tech sector, but not if it’s agentic AI, which wants ‘root’ access to everything Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2025
Evolve IP talks growth amid brand refresh
Cloud collaboration player uses moment to elevate key personnel and underline its market pitch Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2025
SEC and SolarWinds to settle lawsuit over 2020 breach
The US SEC and SolarWinds have reached a settlement in principle to resolve litigation over alleged security failings that led to the 2020 compromise of the supplier’s Orion platform by Russian cyber spies Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jul 2025
What GPT model limitations mean for the future of GenAI
With concerns like limited reasoning and hallucination risk, will AI developers turn away from the GPT model and toward alternative model types? Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2025
Interview: Steve Riley, head of IT operations and service management, Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1
As the British Grand Prix rolled into Silverstone for the annual jamboree of Formula One motor racing, we caught up with the Mercedes F1 team to find out how technology has advanced in the year since the last race Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2025
Liverpool launches community AI charter
The charter, which was created by a residents’ assembly, outlines public data sharing principles and supports the use of AI for public benefit Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2025
Medical groups sue RFK Jr. over COVID-19 vaccine policy shift
Medical groups are suing HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., alleging his removal of CDC vaccine guidance for kids and pregnant people without advisory input violates federal law. Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Jul 2025
A look at HPE's strategy with Juniper, networking for AI
HPE's recent networking advancements and the completion of its Juniper Networks acquisition aim to reshape networking strategies for AI. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2025
Market remains challenging for distribution
Review of Q2 from Context indicates that it is a mixed picture for disties across Western Europe Continue Reading
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Definition
08 Jul 2025
What is the domain name system (DNS)?
The domain name system (DNS) is a naming database in which internet domain names are located and translated into Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jul 2025
Phishing prevention: How to spot, stop and respond to scams
From email scams to BEC attacks, phishing is one of the biggest fish organizations must fry. Get advice on how to identify, prevent and respond to phishing schemes. Continue Reading
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Definition
08 Jul 2025
What is attenuation?
Attenuation is a general term referring to when any type of signal -- digital or analog -- reduces in strength. Continue Reading
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Definition
08 Jul 2025
What is an SD-branch?
An SD-branch is a single, automated, centrally managed, software-centric platform that replaces or supplements an existing branch network architecture. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2025
Interview: Vivek Bharadwaj, CIO, Happy Socks
The clothing manufacturer’s IT chief has a foot in every aspect of the tech stack – and is placing data and AI at the centre of future digital strategy Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2025
Google slams claims it’s ‘misleading’ the public with its GHG emissions data
Internet search giant Google stands accused of “cherry-picking” data from its environmental sustainability report to portray itself as a “good climate actor”, after campaigners from Kairos Fellowship picked holes in the publication Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jul 2025
What’s the latest with retail mobile apps?
Mamas and Papas, MandM and Ocado are among the retailers launching or relaunching mobile apps this year, but what digital experiences are consumers looking for in 2025 and how best can they be enabled by tech? Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2025
Vodafone sees Glastonbury mobile data traffic usage rise 25%
Official connectivity partner of the UK’s leading music festival reveals massive year-on-year uptick in mobile data traffic, and strong demand for official app and embedded subscriber identity module offer Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2025
Post Office inquiry chair 'cannot rule out' scandal caused 13 suicides
Post Office scandal public inquiry publishes its first report after three years of gathering and analysing evidence, examining the human impact on victims and the compensation process Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2025
Patient portal utilization growth driven by doc engagement
Patient portal utilization rates were 30 percentage points higher among those getting encouragement from their providers to use the health IT. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2025
NHS trust accused of ‘at best cavalier, at worst deceitful’ behaviour after deleting emails
A London hospital trust faces allegations it withheld key evidence from a tribunal hearing after one of its directors attempted to destroy more than 90,000 emails Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jul 2025
Tariff turmoil: IT procurement and the private sector
In the second of a two-part series, we look at the current tariff turmoil and how private sector customers have at least some flexibility in how to absorb their impacts Continue Reading
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E-Zine
08 Jul 2025
Do tech executives in US Army present conflict of interest?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we take a deep dive into the controversial news that four technology executives have been sworn into the US military to make the armed forces ‘more lethal’. In other US-centric news, we look at how President Trump’s downgrading of diversity and inclusion initiatives could be potentially rippling across the Atlantic and affecting tech hiring trends in the UK. We also hear about a UK startup that is using AI to pinpoint the genetic code that needs tweaking to increase tomato and potato yields, as part of a broader push to increase the nation’s food security in the face of climate change. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2025
Proofpoint bets on APAC growth amid spike in AI-driven threats
With cyber attacks spiking in non-English-speaking markets such as Japan, the security firm is boosting its regional presence to combat a wave of AI-generated threats Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Jul 2025
Platform engineering - Composio: Agent connectivity is the new infrastructure challenge
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Soham Ganatra, founder of Composio – the company provides infrastructure for connecting AI agents to external tools, APIs ... Continue Reading
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08 Jul 2025
Precision-bred veg from Phytoform Labs: Meet the AI startup looking to boost the UK’s food security
Phytoform Labs is on a mission to shore up the nation’s food supplies using artificial intelligence-backed biotechnology – and the humble tomato Continue Reading
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08 Jul 2025
Silicon Valley execs sworn in to US Army reserves specialist unit
Four technology executives are brought into the military to make the armed forces ‘more lethal’, reflecting softening attitudes throughout the sector towards ‘the business of inflicting violence’ Continue Reading
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Definition
08 Jul 2025
What is a coaxial cable?
A coaxial cable -- or coax cable -- is a type of copper cable specially built with a metal shield and other components engineered to block signal interference. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Jul 2025
Top advantages and disadvantages of IoT in business
Although the use of IoT in businesses is becoming increasingly popular because of the insights it provides, the technology comes with its own risks and challenges. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jul 2025
How to implement zero trust: 7 expert steps
Zero trust means a lot more than determining how users access resources. Successful implementation takes time, commitment and ongoing support. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Jul 2025
GCP Generative AI Leader Practice Questions and Answers
Looking to get certified as a Generative AI Leader from Google? These GCP Generative AI Leader exam questions and answer will help you pass the exam without relying on braindumps or exam dumps. Continue Reading
