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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
04 Jun 2025
Greenerwave opens hub to offer French revolution in space comms
Deep-tech startup specialising in the control of electromagnetic waves announces the opening of offices in Toulouse to accelerate its growth in space-based comms and to offer technology addressing major industrial challenges Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Jun 2025
What is risk monitoring? Definition and best practices
In today's complex environment, risk monitoring provides systematic identification and analysis of threats, enabling organizations to address issues proactively. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Jun 2025
12 notable ERP implementation failures and why they failed
ERP consultants share their analysis and takeaways from such spectacular ERP failures as Nike, National Grid, Revlon and MillerCoors and give advice on avoiding ERP pitfalls. Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2025
Artificial intelligence to initiate and manage litigations after ‘landmark’ approval
The Garfield Project created an artificial intelligence-based litigation service for small claims, but how far can the technology reach in the legal sector Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Jun 2025
IBM delivers AI agent orchestration innovations at Think 2025
IBM's focus on AI agent orchestration, observability, and governance supports enterprise IT departments' need for a tool that spans multiple vendor platforms. Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2025
Snowflake continues to add AI, boost Cortex capabilities
Features that enable users to develop agents, coupled with the integration of agentic capabilities into the vendor's own platform, show the vendor's growth beyond data management. Continue Reading
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Definition
04 Jun 2025
What is stream processing? Introduction and overview
Stream processing is a data management technique that involves ingesting a continuous data stream to quickly analyze, filter, transform or enhance the data in real time. Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2025
Microsoft outlines three-pronged European cyber strategy
Microsoft chair Brad Smith outlines an expansive cyber programme targeting governments across Europe with enhanced threat intelligence and support Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2025
FDA launches gen AI Elsa to support clinical, regulatory tasks
The FDA is scaling up the rollout of Elsa, an in-house generative AI tool designed to assist with clinical protocol reviews, adverse event summaries and internal data tasks. Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2025
Health orgs still committed to closing health disparities
Most healthcare leaders say their organizations will still commit to closing health disparities, even as political and policy headwinds emerge. Continue Reading
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Definition
04 Jun 2025
What is performance management software?
Performance management software is a tool that enables human resources (HR) teams to measure and track the performance of employees and to implement appropriate programs or strategies to ensure that employee performance is aligned with the organization's business objectives and goals. Continue Reading
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Definition
04 Jun 2025
What is scenario analysis?
Scenario analysis is a risk management and strategic planning process used to evaluate the risk and potential effects of a future event. Continue Reading
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Definition
04 Jun 2025
What is application portfolio management (APM)?
Application portfolio management (APM) is a standardized process that enables businesses to manage the software applications and software-based services their employees use to complete job-related tasks. Continue Reading
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Definition
04 Jun 2025
What is VMware NSX? Definition, features and use cases
VMware NSX is a network virtualization feature that allows VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) subscribers to replicate their entire network infrastructure with software. Continue Reading
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Answer
04 Jun 2025
Who owns AI-generated content?
AI-generated content has been put on the legal chopping block. However, different interpretations of copyright laws can blur the lines of ownership. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Jun 2025
6 IoT SaaS platform providers help streamline adoption
IoT SaaS providers help simplify the complexity and expense of deploying IoT by offering platforms with features such as scalability, real-time data capture and machine learning. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Jun 2025
Overview of the AI maturity model in networking
A network maturity model outlines the path from manual to automated operations. As organizations move to AI-ready networks, adoption and AI capabilities remain in early stages. Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2025
Meta inks 20-year nuclear deal to power data center
The tech giant's agreement with Constellation Energy will secure an alternative source for power-hungry AI ambitions -- likely saving a once-doomed nuclear energy plant. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Jun 2025
8 steps to follow for an MES implementation
Manufacturing leaders can avoid unexpected challenges during an MES implementation by following this expert advice, including the importance of selecting the right system. Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2025
European Commission should rescind UK data adequacy
Civil society organisations have urged the European Commissioner to not renew the UK’s data adequacy, given the country’s growing divergence from European data protection standards Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2025
CityFibre doubles broadband speed with 5.5Gbps wholesale offer
Independent UK broadband provider reveals new symmetrical wholesale product, twice as fast as its fastest currently available service, enabled by 10Gbps XGS-PON upgrade Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Jun 2025
Fortifying the future: The pivotal role of CISOs in AI operations
The Security Think Tank considers how CISOs can best plan to facilitate the secure running of AI and Gen AI-based initiatives and ensure employees do not inadvertently leak data or make bad decisions. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Jun 2025
Dutch university’s rapid response saved it from ransomware devastation
Eindhoven University of Technology has planned multi-factor authentication and regularly practised cyber crisis drills – yet it still fell victim to attackers who exploited gaps in its defences Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2025
Kaseya hires ‘passionate SME advocate’ as next CEO
Supplier of tools for managed service providers concludes its five-month search for its leader Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2025
Interview: Manish Jethwa, chief technology officer, Ordnance Survey
The UK mapping service has moved on a long way from paper maps as it now looks to use artificial intelligence to understand, interpret and derive insights from geographical data Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2025
Interview: Pega’s ‘Blueprint’ for breaking the curse of legacy IT
Legacy IT is a drag on profits and innovation, but AI agents will help companies rebuild their processes better than before, claims Pegasystems CTO Don Schuerman Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2025
Open source adoption faces reality checks
Industry leaders lauded the power of open source to drive innovation but warned that its adoption requires significant effort, due diligence and a clear understanding of inherent complexities and licensing challenges Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2025
Infosecurity 2025: SMEs feel on their own in the face of cyber attacks
Project findings to be presented at Infosecurity Europe 2025 highlight vulnerability of SMEs to cyber attack Continue Reading
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Definition
04 Jun 2025
What is cost of goods sold (COGS)?
Cost of goods sold (COGS) is the total of the costs directly attributable to producing things that can be sold. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Jun 2025
How AI is changing telemedicine in 2025
AI is virtually expanding, reshaping and personalizing telehealth practices in triaging, image analysis, patient diagnoses, treatment planning, monitoring and mental health. Continue Reading
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Definition
04 Jun 2025
What is Desktop Management Interface (DMI)?
The Desktop Management Interface (DMI) is a standard industry framework for managing and tracking components on one or more personal computers, laptops or servers, usually from a centralized console. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2025
Acumatica sale to Vista expected to solidify its cloud ERP
Acumatica's new ownership by Vista Equity Partners should result in increased investment in industry-specific functionality and AI capabilities, while maintaining independence. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2025
Initial claim denial rates put revenue cycle in tough spot
New data shows an increase in initial claim denial rates, which are putting pressure on patient collections and the overall healthcare revenue cycle. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Jun 2025
Understaffed, underfunded: Health IT security for small, rural providers
Under-resourced providers face the same healthcare cybersecurity challenges as their larger counterparts but often lack the staffing and support to effectively manage risk. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2025
HashiCorp Terraform leads IBM, Red Hat integration roadmap
HashiCorp and IBM have begun to knit together products such as Terraform and Ansible and divulged some roadmap details, but a few potential product overlaps are still unresolved. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2025
ASTP/ONC taps Thomas Keane for national coordinator role
Thomas Keane, M.D., M.B.A., brings prior ONC experience as he's slated to lead ASTP/ONC. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
03 Jun 2025
FinOps X Americas 2025: Live show report day 1
The Computer Weekly Developer Network followed the FinOps Foundation to San Diego this month for just about the last technology conference before the summer recess. This was FinOps X 2025 and it ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
03 Jun 2025
FinOps Open Cost and Usage Specification (FOCUS) 1.2
A central part of the news stream at this year’s FinOps X conference in San Diego this week, the FinOps Foundation has detailed version 1.2 of the FinOps Open Cost and Usage Specification (FOCUS). ... Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2025
Snowflake acquisition of Crunchy Data adds Postgres database
The deal, which comes shortly after rival Databricks also purchased a PostgreSQL database vendor, adds open source capabilities aimed at better enabling AI development. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2025
Lumen lands terrestrial backhaul deal for JUNO trans-Pacific cable
Live Pacific connection designed to give enterprises direct, low-latency pathway between US and key Asian markets will be supported by Lumen Technologies Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Jun 2025
What is carbon footprint?
A carbon footprint measures the total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly and indirectly by an individual, organization, product or activity. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2025
Nokia, Andorix build up private 5G, Edge in real estate
Private 5G, neutral host network and edge application OT services enabled by Nokia digital automation cloud to enable efficient building operations and improve tenant’s satisfaction Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Jun 2025
What comes after LLMs? The next wave in generative AI
Large language models ushered in a new era of AI, but they're not without their fair share of limitations. What technology comes next? Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Jun 2025
What is a target function?
A target function, in machine learning, is a mathematical representation of the ideal mapping between supervised learning inputs and outputs. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Jun 2025
Account lockout policy: Setup and best practices explained
Organizations must carefully balance security and UX when implementing account lockout policies. Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Jun 2025
Preparing for AI: The CISO’s role in security, ethics and compliance
The Security Think Tank considers how CISOs can best plan to facilitate the secure running of AI and Gen AI-based initiatives and ensure employees do not inadvertently leak data or make bad decisions. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Jun 2025
Evaluating tablets as thin clients in the enterprise
There are numerous options for thin client hardware including dedicated thin clients and retired PCs, but the evolution of tablets makes them viable as virtual desktop endpoints. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Jun 2025
What is signal-to-noise ratio and how is it measured?
A signal-to-noise ratio compares the strength of a desired signal with any undesired signals created by background noise. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Jun 2025
13 examples of sustainable marketing
Organizations can help the environment, society and their bottom line at the same time with sustainable marketing. Examples include charity partnerships and social transparency. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2025
AI tools highlight latest swath of Snowflake capabilities
The vendor is developing a natural language interface that unites disparate data types and an agent that makes data scientists more efficient, among other features. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2025
AI tools highlight latest swath of Snowflake capabilities
The vendor is developing a natural language interface that unites disparate data types and an agent that makes data scientists more efficient, among other features. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2025
Maintel shares progress ahead of AGM
Channel player Maintel provides update on how the first five months of the year have gone ahead of its annual general meeting Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2025
South Korea grants regulatory licence for LEO services
Regulatory approval seen as representing a major inflection point for low Earth orbit services in key region, reflecting forward-looking commitment to next-gen connectivity and innovation Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2025
CEO change for AccelerComm as it closes $15m funding round
Comms provider gains significant cash injection to develop and accelerate deployments that enable direct-to-device comms between phone handsets and space-based satellite networks Continue Reading
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Podcast
03 Jun 2025
Exploring Nvidia's approach to AI factories
The AI hardware and software provider is focusing on building massive data centers that do everything in the AI lifecycle, from data ingestion to inferencing and fine-tuning. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2025
Fintech growth three times that of finance sector as a whole
Global fintech revenues reached £280bn in 2024, according to Boston Consulting Group report Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2025
HMRC aims to improve customer service with £1.5bn IT investment
The department is on the hunt for customer relationship management system and contact centre as a service suppliers, following criticism of its customer service Continue Reading
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Blog Post
03 Jun 2025
How to squash git commits by example
If you goal is to clean up your repository, this squash git commits example give you the motivation you need to clean up your feature and topic branches. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2025
SailPoint charts course for AI-driven identity security
SailPoint is driving the use of agentic AI in identity security with its Harbor Pilot offering while preparing to help enterprises govern and secure AI agents Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2025
Vodafone, Three UK complete UK merger
Mobile operators’ consolidation saga ends, with plans to invest £11bn over next 10 years to create advanced 5G network Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2025
National Grid starts building large-scale substation to support growth of West London datacentres
The National Grid has started work on building a new substation on the outskirts of Greater London to ease pressure on local electricity transmission and distribution networks Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2025
Analysis of job vacancies shows earnings boost for AI skills
Even when parts of a job are being automated, those who know how to work with artificial intelligence tools can expect higher salaries Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Jun 2025
What is data preparation? An in-depth guide
Data preparation is the process of gathering, combining, structuring and organizing data for use in business intelligence, analytics and data science applications, as explained in this guide. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Jun 2025
What is a chief risk officer (CRO)? A detailed CRO job description
The chief risk officer (CRO) is a senior executive tasked with assessing, overseeing and mitigating an organization's risks. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Jun 2025
What is descriptive analytics?
Descriptive analytics is a type of data analytics that looks at past data to give an account of what has happened. Continue Reading
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Podcast
02 Jun 2025
FDA ends GLP-1 compounding for semaglutide, tirzepatide
The FDA’s decision to end temporary compounding permissions for GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide pushes patients into insurance and prescription challenges. Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2025
US cyber agency CISA faces stiff budget cuts
CISA is one of several US agencies facing drastic budget cuts under the Trump administration Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Jun 2025
The hidden security risks of open source AI
The Security Think Tank considers how CISOs can best plan to facilitate the secure running of AI and Gen AI-based initiatives and ensure employees do not inadvertently leak data or make bad decisions. Continue Reading
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Video
02 Jun 2025
Spring Boot logging tutorial
Still using System.out.println? Discover the right way to handle logging in Spring Boot with SLF4J, profiles and pro tips you'll wish you knew earlier. Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2025
Home health agencies drop telehealth, citing applicability, costs
Home health agencies are discontinuing telehealth services, indicating uncertainty about telehealth's appropriateness in the home health arena and reimbursement challenges. Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2025
How to prevent patient portal messages from causing burnout
Allotting dedicated time for answering patient portal messages and taking a team-based care approach to inbox management can reduce provider burnout. Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2025
Variable charity care rules risk medical debt for patients
Researchers emphasized the need for state or federal standards for charity care eligibility to lessen the burden on patients seeking to avoid medical debt. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Jun 2025
Technostress explained: What it is and how to avoid it
Employees are experiencing technostress as digital transformation accelerates, contributing to dissatisfaction in the workplace. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Jun 2025
The DOGE effect on cybersecurity: Efficiency vs. risk
The DOGE effect on security is a complex issue. Pursuit of efficiency might be a legitimate goal, but experts caution it can conflict with cybersecurity defenses. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Jun 2025
Fix for the GitLab "Unable to locate package gitlab-ee" on Ubuntu 20
If you're doing a self-hosted GitLab Ubuntu 20 install and you hit the "Unable to locate package gitlab-ee" error, here's the solution to fix the problem. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Jun 2025
Organizational vs. operational resilience
Organizational and operational resilience are two critical components of BCDR. Learn the differences between the two and how to establish them for peak resilience. Continue Reading
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Video
02 Jun 2025
The DOGE effect on cyber: What's happened and what's next?
In this webinar, part of 'CISO Insights' series, cybersecurity experts debate the pros and cons of the Department of Government Efficiency's actions and the impact on their field. Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2025
Major shift predicted for IoT connection strategies
Arrival of SGP.32 eSIM standard, as well as regulations and evolving industry dynamics, seen as transforming the market for cellular-based IoT connectivity, including emergence of orchestrator role Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2025
R1 secures investment for agentic AI in revenue cycle management
Khosla Ventures has invested an undisclosed amount in R1 to further the vendor's use of agentic AI in revenue cycle management, including medical billing and denials management. Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2025
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine mNEXSPIKE gains FDA approval
Moderna's next-gen COVID-19 vaccine, mNEXSPIKE, has FDA approval for adults 65+ and high-risk individuals aged 12–64, marking the first approval under revised vaccine guidelines. Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2025
Pegasystems expands agentic AI for business automation
Agents are here -- but is prompting dead? Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2025
Planning permission sought for UK’s largest AI datacentre campus
North Lincolnshire Council has received a planning permission application for another large-scale datacentre development, in support of its bid to become an AI Growth Zone Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Jun 2025
What to expect from Aera Technology AeraHUB 25
After an extended sojourn on the road for the US spring/summer technology conference season, the Computer Weekly Developer Network blog is home in London for Aera Technology’s cofe UK gathering. ... Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2025
Microsoft Copilot AI saves civil service hours of admin work
Over a third of Microsoft 365 users who took part in trials across government departments claimed they saved more than half an hour in productivity a day Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2025
Cyber and digital get over £1bn to enhance UK’s national security
The government has set out plans to spend over a billion pounds on digital and cyber warfare capabilities to enhance the UK’s ability to defend itself and fight offensive wars Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2025
Channel moves: Who’s gone where?
There have been moves this past week at Infinigate Group, NTT DATA, BFS and Wireless Logic Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2025
Agentic AI set to handle 68% of customer service interactions by 2028
Research reveals that advanced artificial intelligence will drive more personalised, proactive and predictive support to transform customer experience delivery Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2025
AI in IT services and the diminishing correlation between people and growth
While non-IT business professionals in the middle of their careers face the most disruption from generative AI, professionals in the IT services sector and their employers are prepared for change Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Jun 2025
What is compliance automation?
Compliance automation, also known as automated compliance, is the practice of using technology -- such as applications with AI features -- to perform and simplify compliance procedures. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Jun 2025
What is a next-generation firewall (NGFW)?
A next-generation firewall (NGFW) is a network security device that combines traditional firewall capabilities with advanced features to detect and block sophisticated cyberattacks. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
02 Jun 2025
PowerShell background jobs unlock scripting performance
When you need a PowerShell script to execute as quickly as possible, try this native feature to run multiple jobs in parallel to overcome processing bottlenecks. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Jun 2025
Strategies to boost DEX scores and employee productivity
Poor digital experiences cost organizations talent and productivity. Learn how to measure and boost DEX scores for a thriving digital workplace. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
02 Jun 2025
How to create a network monitoring system
Most organizations buy network monitoring systems from vendors, but those that choose to build in-house must follow a detailed set of steps to ensure a comprehensive platform. Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Jun 2025
AI security: Balancing innovation with protection
The Security Think Tank considers how CISOs can best plan to facilitate the secure running of AI and Gen AI-based initiatives and ensure employees do not inadvertently leak data or make bad decisions. Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2025
Launch of e92spark extends distie’s options
Distributor establishes fresh division to enable the business to capture emerging vendors bringing innovative technology to market Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2025
Roig Arena to open with 6GHz Wi-Fi network and advanced analytics
State-of-the-art sports and events arena set to open in Valencia in September 2025 reveals connectivity set up to guarantee expected fan experience with high-speed connectivity plus optimised venue operations Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2025
NPCC calls for better tech investment
The National Police Chiefs’ Council sets out a series of digital ambitions and asks for £220m per year in the upcoming spending review to scale up science and technology capabilities Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2025
AI should be used to improve boardroom efficiency
Artificial intelligence is not just for business efficiency. Company boards should deploy the technology to support their own processes Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2025
Infosecurity 2025: NCA cyber intelligence head spells out trends
Will Lyne, head of cyber intelligence at the National Crime Agency, sketches out cyber criminal trends as ransomware and other attack varieties become democratised beyond Russophone, skilled software developers Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2025
How Mistral is driving growth through open source and enterprise AI
Company CEO Arthur Mensch details how the French startup is balancing its open source ethos with a strong enterprise focus and delivering efficient, customisable AI to solve business problems and expand its global reach Continue Reading