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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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Definition
28 May 2025
What is a compliance framework?
A compliance framework is a structured set of guidelines that details an organization's processes for maintaining accordance with established regulations, specifications or legislation. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 May 2025
Product vs. project mindset in software development
Agile and DevOps highlight the differences between project and product approaches to software development. Establish these roles and principles to deliver business value. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 May 2025
Bit Cloud offers Hope AI for developers
A new AI-powered development model enables developers to build complex platforms quickly with composable architecture, maintainability and enterprise-grade standards. Bit Cloud has announced Hope ... Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2025
HPE Aruba Networking expands distributed services switch platform
Leading network tech and services provider extends offer with distributed services switches, and expanded wired and wireless portfolio, to meet increasing AI and high-performance computing demands Continue Reading
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Tip
28 May 2025
Examine the 4 types of edge computing, with examples
Edge computing is popular, but it's not going to benefit every IoT device or workload. Look at the various types of edge computing and examples. Are you ready to push it to the edge? Continue Reading
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Tip
28 May 2025
6 types of AI content moderation and how they work
AI will change how organizations moderate content, especially on social media and with the increase in AI-generated content. Here's what you need to know. Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2025
Sophos warns MSPs over DragonForce threat
Example of a recent ransomware attack is a sobering one that underlines how criminals are trying to exploit channel vulnerabilities Continue Reading
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Opinion
28 May 2025
AI and private cloud: 2 lessons from Dell Tech World 2025
Two key insights emerged for IT professionals around enterprise AI integration and private cloud infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 May 2025
How to setup an Nginx reverse proxy server example
Here's a quick tutorial to setup an Nginx reverse proxy server. This example uses an Apache Tomcat server but the config settings apply for other backend app servers such as Node, Express, ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 May 2025
Putting a price on the value of IP
The government sees artificial intelligence (AI) as a high octane fuel to boost productivity and drive the economy forward. The Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO) aims to cut bureaucracy to ... Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2025
UK government upgrades over 50 existing mobile masts across nations
UK government claims mobile signal boost across UK countryside covering area larger than 66,000 football pitches, with masts across England, Scotland and Wales, including natural parks such as Snowdonia and Lake District Continue Reading
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Video
28 May 2025
Spring Boot, Model Context Protocol tutorial in Java
Model Context Protocol is the most innovative LLM integration technology to date. Here's how to create Java-based, Spring Boot MCP components for ChatGPT and Cursor AI. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 May 2025
IoT basics: A guide for beginners
Explore the benefits and challenges of IoT, as well as its consumer, business and industrial applications. Learn how it works, related concepts, history and more in this primer. Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2025
Infinigate and Softcat provide investor cheer
Full-year results and a Q3 trading statement underline that growth is out there for channel players pitching in-demand services and technologies Continue Reading
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Feature
28 May 2025
What agencies must know about House-passed Medicaid cuts
As the budget reconciliation bill awaits Senate approval, Medicaid agencies must assess how they'll handle massive Medicaid cuts. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 May 2025
Comparing Windows Hello vs. Windows Hello for Business
Windows Hello allows desktop admins to manage local Windows authentication with new tools, but the difference between the free and business versions is critical for IT to know. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 May 2025
Weigh these 6 enterprise advantages of storage as a service
Storage as a service offers cloud procurement and remote management of on-premises storage. Benefits include scalability, utilitylike consumption pricing and storage optimization. Continue Reading
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Definition
28 May 2025
What is field service management (FSM)?
Field service management (FSM) is a system of managing off-site workers and the resources they require to do their jobs efficiently. Continue Reading
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Definition
28 May 2025
What is a zettabyte (ZB)?
A zettabyte (ZB) is a unit of measurement used by technology professionals and the general public to describe a computer's or other device's storage capacity. Continue Reading
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Conference Coverage
28 May 2025
Dell Technologies World 2025 news and conference coverage
This guide to Dell Technologies World 2025 is your window to vendor announcements and news from the conference floor. Check it out to see the highlights from this year's event. Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2025
DSIT tells Ofcom to prepare to expand regulatory remit to include datacentres
During a recent audience with the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, Ofcom confirmed preparations are underway for it to start regulating the datacentre sector Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2025
VMware and Oracle licensing: Time to consider alternatives
With so much Java code running enterprise IT, we consider the benefits of adapting existing systems to make them more cloud-native Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2025
Jersey Telecom goes live with 5G Standalone network
Full-service telecommunications company switches on first sites of its 5G Standalone network, built in partnership with Ericsson Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2025
Remote purchase fraud surges 14%, says banking industry
Brits lost over £1bn to payment fraud in its many forms last year, according to the latest banking industry numbers Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2025
Sisense unveils new suite of AI-powered capabilities
Featuring a natural language interface and autonomous capabilities to augment human analysis, the vendor's toolkit simplifies developing and embedding advanced applications. Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2025
ANZ firms spending more on data management
Nearly nine in 10 organisations in Australia and New Zealand increased their overall spend on data management last year to cope with higher data volumes and growing use of artificial intelligence, study finds Continue Reading
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Opinion
28 May 2025
Four successful strategies for public sector technology recruitment
Four key strategies public bodies can adopt to attract talented IT professionals Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2025
Infor bets on ‘micro-verticalisation’, sees uptick from SAP customers
Infor’s head honcho in Asia-Pacific and Japan details how the company's deep industry focus and cloud-native business applications are driving growth and attracting customers, including those rethinking their SAP roadmaps Continue Reading
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Definition
28 May 2025
What is double extortion ransomware? How to defend your organization
Double extortion ransomware is a type of cyberattack that encrypts a victim's data, like in a traditional ransomware attack, while also adding a second attack vector of stealing that data. Continue Reading
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Definition
28 May 2025
What is a risk manager? Roles and responsibilities
A risk manager is a professional responsible for identifying and mitigating dangers to an organization's operations, reputation, safety, security and financial health -- any aspect with a potential negative impact on the company. Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2025
RFK Jr. ends COVID-19 vaccines for children, pregnant people
Health Secretary RFK Jr. reverses COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for healthy children and pregnant individuals, sparking concern over vaccination guidance and patient confidence. Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2025
Salesforce to acquire Informatica in $8 billion deal
A rumored $11 billion was too much last year, but $8 billion this year was too good to pass up. Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2025
How SAP sustainability software helps manage ESG programs
Gunther Rothermel, who leads engineering for the SAP sustainability line, explains the challenges of regulatory reporting and what AI-infused tools can do to automate the process. Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2025
Salesforce pays $8bn for Informatica to underpin agentic AI play
Salesforce is to pay approximately $8bn for cloud data management specialist Informatica as it looks to shore up the foundations of its developing agentic AI strategy Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2025
Average patient appointment wait time is 31 days in 2025
The average appointment wait time in 2025 is 31 days, up 19% from 26 days in 2022, data shows. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 May 2025
Data center power outage causes and how to prevent them
Mitigating data center power outages is crucial for business survival. Learn the strategies today's organizations use to safeguard their critical infrastructure from disruptions. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
27 May 2025
How to setup PHP on Nginx with fastCGI (PHP-FPM) example
Here's a quick tutorial on how to setup Nginx with PHP support. The key? The installation of fastCGI, aka PHP-FPM, so Nginx can serve PHP files to clients. Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2025
Ecosystem now central to Dell’s AI strategy
Dell has revealed a host of new ecosystem partners — an approach it says is now central to its AI strategy. Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2025
Dell Technologies World: Partners preparing for disaggregated data center
While AI tops the agenda, partners see the new disaggregated infrastructure as something they can act on immediately, says Dell’s EMEA channel leader. Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2025
Dell Technologies World: Enterprises taking their time with AI -- and AI PCs
Dell execs talk slow AI adoption, the impact of Trump’s tariffs, and the relationship with their channel partners. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 May 2025
4 wellness trends in the workplace
Workplace wellness is evolving, with changes including an increased focus on mental health and controversy over tobacco-related requirements. Learn more about recent trends. Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2025
Maturing UK fintechs increase tech and cyber security hiring
Increased hiring reflects that fintechs are maturing and now require more cyber security and compliance experts Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2025
US makes fresh indictments over DanaBot, Qakbot malwares
US charges the operators of two malwares, DanaBot and Qakbot, whose actions led to millions of dollars worth of cyber theft and fraud Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2025
Government launches search to link UK to European supercomputers
As part of Horizon 2020, the UK recently signed up to an EU initiative to support the expansion of high-performance computing for AI Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2025
Armed forces charity steps in to address cyber mental health crisis
CIISec and military charity PTSD Resolution hope to address a gathering mental health crisis among frontline cyber professionals Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 May 2025
Building resilient cyber threat intelligence communities
Cyber threat intelligence is no longer a luxury: intelligence sharing communities must mature, and there are many common lessons to learn. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 May 2025
RAG best practices for enterprise AI teams
Many organizations are already using commercial chatbots driven by large language models, but adding retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) can improve accuracy and personalization. Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 May 2025
Security vs. usability: Why rogue corporate comms are still an issue
A leak of information on American military operations caused a major political incident in March 2025. The Security Think Tank considers what can CISOs can learn from this potentially fatal error. Continue Reading
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Definition
27 May 2025
What is a stablecoin?
A stablecoin is a type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable market value by pegging its price to a reserve asset, such as a fiat currency, e.g., U.S. dollar; a commodity, like gold; or even another cryptocurrency. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 May 2025
Why assessing remote care quality matters for RPM's future
Five years after its launch, Michigan Medicine studied its at-home remote care program, offering new evidence of RPM's quality and efficacy amid an adoption boom. Continue Reading
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Definition
27 May 2025
What is GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications)?
GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is a digital mobile communication standard applied widely in Europe and other parts of the world. Continue Reading
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Conference Coverage
27 May 2025
Red Hat Summit 2025 news and conference guide
Our guide to the annual Red Hat Summit keeps you up to date on trends, emerging technologies, and information from keynote speakers and industry experts. Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2025
Satellite connectivity service keeps airports online
Air transport industry’s IT provider launches space-based comms system to deliver ‘reliable, secure communication’ in more than 130 countries, even during blackouts and emergencies Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2025
Interview: Richard Masters, vice-president of data and AI, Virgin Atlantic
The airline’s data chief is applying his expertise as a PhD in astrophysics to the nitty-gritty details of using artificial intelligence to improve customer experience Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2025
Imec ITF World 2025: The hardware horizon for AI
At its recent ITF World 2025 conference in Antwerp, Belgian research institute Imec delivered a pointed message: as AI accelerates, the world needs new thinking – not just in software, but in the hardware ecosystems underpinning it Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2025
Norway’s autonomous bus moves into the fast lane
In a small but ambitious project in Stavanger, Norway, autonomous buses are proving they might one day solve a critical problem: the chronic shortage of bus drivers Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2025
Security growth buoys Westcon-Comstor
Distributor shares full-year results that underline the benefits of operating in security, networking and cloud Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2025
Immersive content to stretch wireless networks to breaking point
Research finds video accounts for 69% of all internet data traffic, far surpassing social media and gaming, and that by 2031, limitations of current networks are already apparent Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 May 2025
When leaders ignore cyber security rules, the whole system weakens
The US ‘Signalgate’ debacle is a case study in how security collapses when leadership treats basic rules as optional Continue Reading
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Feature
27 May 2025
Preparation and appreciation – the human factor in incident response
A typical incident response effort is highly technical, so where do soft skills come in and how do you know how effective your team is? We look at a measurement option and the human consideration in these scenarios Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2025
CTO and ESA cooperate to launch European space-based 5G connectivity
Forward-looking agreement signed to test 5G mmWave telecoms infrastructure in low Earth orbit, paving the way for hybrid, universal and autonomous connectivity Continue Reading
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27 May 2025
Why we must reform the Computer Misuse Act: A cyber pro speaks out
Britain’s outdated hacking laws are leaving the UK’s cyber practitioners hamstrung and afraid. Security professional Simon Whittaker reveals how he nearly ran afoul of the Computer Misuse Act, and why he’s speaking out for reform. Continue Reading
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27 May 2025
UK government outlines plan to surveil migrants with eVisa data
Electronic visa data and biometric technologies will be used by the UK’s immigration enforcement authorities to surveil migrants living in the country and to ‘tighten control of the border’, attracting strong criticism from migrant support groups Continue Reading
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E-Zine
27 May 2025
UK eVisa: Ethical or harmful?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the criticism being levelled at government proposals to use electronic visa data and biometrics to surveil migrants living in the UK. We also hear from a noted cyber pro about why he thinks the Computer Misuse Act is ripe for reform. And we find out everything there is to know about retrieval augmented generation architectures and how they can be used to infuse generative artificial intelligence (AI) into a business context. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 May 2025
What are the best practices for securing AWS tech stacks?
An AWS tech stack can aid business growth and facilitate efficient operations, but misconfigurations have become all too common and stall this progress Continue Reading
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Feature
26 May 2025
AI and networking: the two sides of the future infrastructures coin
Industry experts discuss how artificial intelligence is being used to support network management - and the growing requirements on networks to support AI. Continue Reading
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News
26 May 2025
Gartner: VMware users face multi-hypervisor future
With two-thirds of organisations reportedly negative about Broadcom’s VMware licensing changes, Gartner analyst Michael Warrilow advises IT leaders of multi-year migrations and an inevitable shift towards multiple hypervisors Continue Reading
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News
26 May 2025
Gprnt platform to ease sustainability reporting
Singapore businesses can now automatically generate basic sustainability reports free of charge using Gprnt, a platform aimed at simplifying reporting and unlocking green financing Continue Reading
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Blog Post
24 May 2025
How to pass the AWS DevOps Professional Certification exam with a 100% score
https://youtu.be/ZYRYaPtL4WE When I prepared for my AWS DevOps Engineer Professional certification, I didn't just want to pass. I wanted to walk into the testing center knowing exactly what to ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
24 May 2025
How to customize Git Bash Shell prompt settings
Want to style and customize your user and hostname properties that display in the Git Bash prompt? This quick example shows you how to quickly customize your Git Bash terminal window. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
23 May 2025
Scrum is not a framework
Scrum is not a framework. The Scrum Guide says so, users say so and even dictionary definitions say so. So why do Scrum evangelists defend this misnomer as though it were religious truth? Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2025
Essex Police discloses ‘incoherent’ facial recognition assessment
An equality impact assessment of Essex Police live facial recognition deployments is plagued by inconsistencies and poor methodology, undermining the force’s claim that its use of the technology will not be discriminatory Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2025
Data embassies and US embargo halt give Saudi AI hope
Gulf autocracy gets access to powerful AI chips subject to export ban and pursues legal reforms to make foreign computing firms feel comfortable about putting their data there Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 May 2025
Microsoft's ICC email block reignites European data sovereignty concerns
Why Microsoft's rhetoric on protecting European users from US government actions does not quite ring true Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2025
Three UK doubles Glasgow mobile speeds in UK-first Open RAN trial
UK mobile operator claims successful completion of landmark trial of open radio access network in the UK’s first deployment of the technology in a dense urban environment, with 4G and 5G speeds doubled at peak times Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2025
Labour puts Humphrey AI to work for council admin
A tool built on the government’s Humphrey AI toolset is being piloted by 25 councils to take notes during meetings Continue Reading
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Feature
23 May 2025
AI storage: NAS vs SAN vs object for training and inference
Artificial intelligence operations can place different demands on storage during training, inference, and so on. We look at NAS, SAN and object storage for AI and how to balance them for AI projects Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2025
Channel catch-up: News in brief
Developments this week at Kiteworks, CrowdStrike, Exertis, e92plus, Climb Channel Solutions UK, Pulsant and Westcon-Comstor Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2025
Police Digital Service board director quits several months after CISO departs
The Police Digital Service has confirmed it’s in the process of recruiting a new CISO, as Companies House documents confirm one of its board members left the organisation earlier this month Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2025
HP’s UK&I managing director stresses importance of partner dialogue
The recently appointed country manager shares her views on the importance of maintaining close links with the channel Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2025
Enterprise to the fore as Zoom claims strong Q1
First quarter of 2026 financial year sees AI-first work platform provider break $1bn revenue barrier, with especially strong rise in enterprise business and AI Companion usage, up nearly 40% Continue Reading
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Blog Post
23 May 2025
SAP Sapphire 2025: Developers take centre stage as AI integration deepens
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Amanda Razani, a technology journalist and podcast host with a strong background in technology media. As the CWDN team was ... Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2025
Grab opens AI centre of excellence, bets on home-grown AI
Southeast Asian super app Grab has launched an AI centre of excellence in Singapore, aiming to develop its own specialised foundation model, bolster developer productivity and create 50 new roles, among other goals Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2025
HMRC’s hunt for hyperscaler to lead £500m datacentre exit project deemed ‘anti-competitive’
HMRC is seeking a hyperscaler to manage a decade-long migration of its server workloads to the cloud, but the proposed deal is raising eyebrows among UK IT market experts Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 May 2025
The impact of Java SE 9 on operations and development teams
Just prior to JavaOne, TheServerSide spoke with ZeroTurnaround's Simon Maple about all of the things going on with Java SE 9 and the greater Java ecosystem. A couple of interesting articles eluted ... Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2025
U.S. policy moves reflect big tech issues with state AI laws
House Republicans proposed a 10-year moratorium on state AI rules, reflecting a concern among tech companies about the growing patchwork of state AI and data privacy measures. Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2025
Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization roadmap chases VMware
Red Hat touted big converts to OpenShift Virtualization during Summit, but it's still working to add resiliency features VMware has had for more than a decade. Continue Reading
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Definition
22 May 2025
What is an object in programming?
In object-oriented programming (OOP), an object is a reusable unit of code that can perform certain actions and interact with other objects in a program. Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 May 2025
With shadow AI, sometimes the cure is worse than the disease
Organizations need to implement policies and restrictions around AI productivity tools, but they also need to make sure the policy isn't causing more harm than good. Continue Reading
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Definition
22 May 2025
What is deepfake technology?
Deepfake technology is a type of artificial intelligence used to create convincing fake images, videos and audio recordings. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 May 2025
AI upskilling strategies that center workers, not tech
At MIT's Sloan CIO Symposium, experts emphasized that AI upskilling starts with what humans do best, pairing hands-on learning with inclusive, contextualized strategies. Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2025
Partner marketing for startups gets specialized, integrated
Software startups presenting at the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium's Innovation Showcase are working with specialized channel partners and pursuing technology integration partnerships. Continue Reading
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Definition
22 May 2025
What is LARP (live-action role-playing)?
LARP (live-action role-playing ), sometimes referred to as LARPing, is a form of gameplay where participants physically portray characters in a fictional setting. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 May 2025
The difference between Zoom Meetings and Zoom Webinars
The key differences between Zoom Meetings and Zoom Webinars are attendee size and participation. Compare the two apps to learn which is best for your engagement needs. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 May 2025
Compare the top 20 CRM software options
With the right CRM software, CX leaders can improve customer interactions and enhance their support strategies. Top providers include HubSpot, Microsoft and Salesforce. Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2025
Anthropic intros next generation of Claude AI models
The models are designed for coding. Opus 4 helps with sustained coding tasks, and Sonnet 4 replaces 3.7 Sonnet. The models give insight into a shift in the GenAI market. Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2025
Virgin Media O2 Business offers Microsoft Teams Phone Mobile
UK operator’s business division looks to offer companies seamless, secure collaboration to support flexible working and gain enhanced productivity Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2025
BT returns to capital spending for full-fibre expansion
UK’s leading communications group lifts investment in order to beat previous build target and connect customers faster as part of mass transformation of UK’s Digital Infrastructure Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2025
Dell Technologies customers building real-world AI apps
Enterprises and nonprofits at Dell Tech World 2025 are already deploying advanced AI, as Dell Technologies readies a new wave of products to meet future demand. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 May 2025
4 top use cases for agentic AI in healthcare
Agentic AI can ease burnout for clinicians by helping with scheduling, documentation and engaging with patients. Continue Reading