Topics Archive
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.
-
News
20 May 2025
Alation boosts agentic AI with Numbers Station acquisition
The acquisition adds capabilities such as Chat that enable users to embed agents in workflows to complement the vendor's existing plans for agentic development. Continue Reading
-
Tip
20 May 2025
Top 12 most commonly used IoT protocols and standards
Not every IoT communication protocol is right for every deployment or device. Consider the power and security requirements before choosing one protocol over another. Continue Reading
-
Tip
20 May 2025
How to write a winning RFP response
Sales teams face constant pressure to write winning RFP responses. Best practices, such as personalizing responses, can help them stand out from competitors. Continue Reading
-
Opinion
20 May 2025
Platforming – the key to MSSP success
There are several reasons why lining up behind a platform approach will benefit managed service providers Continue Reading
-
News
20 May 2025
Red Hat amps up open source AI infrastructure pitch
With a new AI Inference Server and a distributed inference open source project, Red Hat hopes to capitalize on the surging popularity of open source AI. Continue Reading
-
Video
20 May 2025
Automate PowerShell scripts for self-healing IT infrastructure
Transform manual maintenance into efficient automated processes and free your IT team for strategic innovation. Continue Reading
-
News
20 May 2025
Interview: Driving tech innovation at the BBC
Computer Weekly speaks to Jatin Aythora, director of BBC Research and Development, about self-belief and learning from different industries Continue Reading
-
News
20 May 2025
SAP to add AI agents for catalogs, order management
SAP deepens its footprint in agentic AI. Continue Reading
-
Podcast
20 May 2025
AI and humans will work together in the future
There are contrasting perspectives on AI and jobs. For Asana, however, AI technology will enhance workers and be a collaborator. Continue Reading
-
News
20 May 2025
Westcon-Comstor European unification efforts progressing
Distributor announced at the start of March it was looking to go to market across the region with a more unified approach Continue Reading
-
News
20 May 2025
Build 2025: Microsoft opens up Windows machine learning
Windows machine learning is one of the highlights of this year’s Microsoft annual developer event. The company is also paving the way to multi-agent artificial intelligence in Windows Continue Reading
-
News
20 May 2025
DigiCert and Panasonic team to accelerate adoption of Matter smart home devices
Partnership between industrial arm of technology giant and digital trust security firm aims to embed security into the DNA of metering devices during manufacturing for ‘swift’ and ‘seamless’ certification Continue Reading
-
News
20 May 2025
Qualcomm boosts UAE presence with AI, IoT, Edge development
AI-first platform provider bolsters UAE activity in collaboration with leading operator for AI at the edge, and expands global engineering centres to Abu Dhabi to spearhead technological innovation in AI, datacentres and industrial IoT Continue Reading
-
Opinion
20 May 2025
Microsoft’s wartime pact with the EU rings hollow - and could spell trouble for UK IT buyers
Microsoft has moved to assure its European customers that it will fight any attempt by President Trump to disrupt their ability to access its services, but can UK customers take the company at its word? Continue Reading
-
News
20 May 2025
Rio Tinto overhauls IT operations with platform model
Rio Tinto’s head of technology platforms outlines the mining giant’s move to an IT platform model designed to escape a reactive cycle of critical incidents and improve service quality for internal and external customers Continue Reading
-
E-Zine
20 May 2025
Tackling the UK’s cyber threats
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we report from the National Cyber Security Centre’s annual update on the state of UK security and examine the emerging threats. The chief data officer of Standard Chartered bank discusses preparing for artificial intelligence. We also look at the networking implications of GPU-based AI datacentres. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
-
Definition
19 May 2025
What is AI democratization?
AI democratization, or the democratization of AI, is the concept that the benefits and control of artificial intelligence should be fairly divided among all people. Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
19 May 2025
Git commit config and credential confusion causes consternation for customers
A user who accidentally provides a GitHub username and password instead of the Git username and email address may have inadvertently published their security credentials to the world. Continue Reading
-
Feature
19 May 2025
Understanding pharmaceutical patent thickets, exclusivity
Pharmaceutical companies increasingly rely on dense patent thickets, including continuation patents, to delay competition, extend exclusivity and protect profits. Continue Reading
-
Definition
19 May 2025
What is ambient clinical intelligence?
Ambient clinical intelligence (ACI) is a technology that documents doctor-patient exchanges in real time. Continue Reading
-
Definition
19 May 2025
What is a smart hospital?
Smart hospitals use advanced technologies such as AI, automation, internet of things (IoT) and robotics to improve efficiency and the quality of patient care. Continue Reading
-
Definition
19 May 2025
What is computer-aided diagnosis?
Computer-aided diagnosis is the use of sophisticated machine learning and deep learning techniques to help healthcare providers recognize and diagnose medical conditions in medical image data. Continue Reading
-
Feature
19 May 2025
Connectivity kicks in for Sunderland at the Stadium of Light
Sunderland AFC enhances high-demand density connectivity coverage, capacity and performance across stadium involving leading operator, shared network infrastructure provider, UK government and local city council Continue Reading
-
Definition
19 May 2025
What is clinical AI?
Clinical AI deploys artificial intelligence in clinical settings, specifically to support medical decision-making and patient care. Continue Reading
-
News
19 May 2025
Dell Technologies pitches its hardware for AI data centers
Servers, networking and storage hardware take center stage at Dell Technologies World 2025, as well as a tightly integrated offering with AI titans such as Nvidia and Google. Continue Reading
-
News
19 May 2025
Addition of new AI capabilities shows Starburst's growth
The open source data lakehouse vendor continues to evolve beyond being a data mesh specialist with the additions of agentic tools, a development environment and a data catalog. Continue Reading
-
19 May 2025
Standard Chartered grounds AI ambitions in data governance
The bank’s group chief data officer, Mohammed Rahim, outlines how the bank is modernising its data infrastructure and governance practices to support its AI initiatives Continue Reading
-
19 May 2025
UK at risk of Russian cyber and physical attacks as Ukraine seeks peace deal
UK cyber security chief warns of ‘direct connection’ between Russian cyber attacks and physical threats to the UK Continue Reading
-
19 May 2025
UK critical systems at risk from ‘digital divide’ created by AI threats
GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre warns that a growing ‘digital divide’ between organisations that can keep pace with AI-enabled threats and those that cannot is set to heighten the UK's overall cyber risk Continue Reading
-
News
19 May 2025
Chinese cyber spooks lure laid-off US government workers
A Washington DC-based think tank has published evidence that Chinese intelligence services have been running a network of digital ‘front’ companies targeting laid-off government workers as recruits Continue Reading
-
News
19 May 2025
New GitHub Copilot agent edges into DevOps
The GitHub Copilot coding agent can take on toilsome tasks such as bug fixes and code reviews with its own GitHub Actions pull requests. Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
19 May 2025
Big data isn't going to go mainstream, it's already there
Big data is undeniably becoming more wide-spread as it continues to grow. Part of the reason for that is because many things are fueling big data, but what's interesting is that big data, in ... Continue Reading
-
News
19 May 2025
Trump visit bolsters Saudi AI
A new AI datacentre is among the initiatives the White House announced during the president’s Middle East visits Continue Reading
-
News
19 May 2025
71% of LGBTQ+ patients report healthcare discrimination
Experiences with healthcare discrimination have ripple effects, like hampering an open and transparent patient-provider relationship, survey data shows. Continue Reading
-
News
19 May 2025
Legal Aid Agency breach may encompass millions of people
Legal Aid Agency says the data of anybody who applied for legal aid over the past 15 years has been compromised in a cyber attack Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
19 May 2025
Starburst chews into the fruits of agentic
Bostonian data platform company Starburst has updated its flagship software services, known as Starburst Enterprise Platform and Starburst Galaxy, with the additional boost that every other ... Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
19 May 2025
Calm settles over digital identity market - for now... (Hark, is that Big Tech on the horizon?)
A relative calm has settled over the digital identity sector after months of worry and vitriol – for now, at least. Digital ID players have largely welcomed the government’s announcement of the ... Continue Reading
-
News
19 May 2025
Ekco bolsters cyber testing with Predatech buy
Managed security services provider hits the M&A trail to extend its options and UK coverage Continue Reading
-
Tip
19 May 2025
AI model theft: Risk and mitigation in the digital era
Enterprises are spending big bucks on developing and training proprietary AI models. But cybercriminals are also eyeing this valuable intellectual property. Continue Reading
-
Definition
19 May 2025
What is Universal 2nd Factor (U2F)?
Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) is a physical device that can act as a form of authentication for an account. Continue Reading
-
Opinion
19 May 2025
How AIOps enables next-generation networking
As networks grow more complex, management becomes more difficult. AIOps can help network administrators transition to and manage next-generation networks. Continue Reading
-
Tip
19 May 2025
Get started with Amazon Q Developer
Amazon Q Developer is a versatile tool for software development, offering code generation, optimization recommendations and seamless integration with various IDEs and AWS tools. Continue Reading
-
Definition
19 May 2025
What is a firewall and why do I need one?
A firewall is a network security device that prevents unauthorized access to a network by inspecting incoming and outgoing traffic using a set of predetermined security rules. Continue Reading
-
Definition
19 May 2025
What is compliance risk?
Compliance risk is an organization's potential exposure to legal penalties, financial forfeiture and material loss, resulting from its failure to act in accordance with industry laws and regulations, internal policies or prescribed best practices. Continue Reading
-
News
19 May 2025
SAP should balance AI talk with customer concerns at Sapphire
SAP will focus on Joule, agentic AI and Business Data Cloud at Sapphire; experts say it should also show how it can help customers deal with real-world issues. Continue Reading
-
News
19 May 2025
Dutch universities call for reduced dependence on Big Tech
Dutch universities are calling for greater digital autonomy as more research and educational data is stored in American clouds, posing risks to academic freedom, privacy and accessibility Continue Reading
-
News
19 May 2025
Government sets up guidance for 10-year R&D commitment
Research and development is one of the main areas of focus for Labour’s Plan for Change as it readies its Industrial Strategy Continue Reading
-
News
19 May 2025
Channel moves: Who’s gone where?
Discover the moves announced over the past week at Ingram Micro, AMD, Nutanix and Logpoint Continue Reading
-
News
19 May 2025
Keepit to expand SaaS backup footprint and intelligent automation
Danish cloud backup provider will add Atlassian and Okta support and has plans for intelligent automated restores to customer RPOs and RTOs as well a threat library Continue Reading
-
E-Zine
19 May 2025
CW APAC – Trend Watch: API management
Application programming interfaces are subject to the pros and cons of emerging technologies. In this handbook, focused on API management in the Asia-Pacific region, Computer Weekly looks at governance and security, gateway tools, and strategic approaches to creating an automation framework Continue Reading
-
19 May 2025
APIs key to unlocking AI agent potential, says MuleSoft
Most Asia-Pacific IT leaders have either implemented or intend to deploy agentic AI in the next two years, but success will hinge on the implementation of APIs that AI agents rely on Continue Reading
-
19 May 2025
How Kong is driving the future of APIs
Kong is orchestrating the future of APIs with a growing presence in the Asia-Pacific region Continue Reading
-
19 May 2025
Enterprise strategies for API management
Managing APIs requires firms to consider governance, security and lifecycle management while preparing for emerging threats and technologies such as AI Continue Reading
-
Opinion
19 May 2025
Jump in cyber attacks should put businesses on high alert
Three principles to help businesses get on top of cyber security Continue Reading
-
News
19 May 2025
Gartner: Most firms not tapping cloud’s full potential
Organisations have not fully leveraged the full potential of cloud and must navigate emerging trends such as artificial intelligence, multicloud complexity and security perceptions to stay competitive Continue Reading
-
Feature
19 May 2025
Gartner: Considerations when using GPUs in the datacentre
Deploying artificial intelligence workloads that use graphics processing units in datacentres requires specific network hardware and optimisations Continue Reading
-
News
19 May 2025
Post Office performs costly 30-year U-turn on Horizon
Post Office Horizon replacement magnifies missed opportunity as move from the controversial Horizon system to an off-the-shelf alternative is going back to a plan it rejected in the 1990s Continue Reading
-
News
18 May 2025
AI’s thirst for power pushing enterprises into supercomputing
The compute and energy demands of large-scale AI are turning enterprise AI infrastructure into supercomputing, though the search for a killer app and concerns over initial infrastructure costs remain Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
18 May 2025
Dockerfile vs docker-compose: What's the difference?
What's the difference between Dockerfile and docker-compose? These simple examples compare Dockerfile, the docker-compose.yaml file and important commands to build Docker images and run Docker ... Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
17 May 2025
How to setup an Apache reverse proxy server example
Most enterprise architectures use Apache as a reverse proxy, but it is not configured for that by default. In this quick tutorial, we show you how to configure an Apache reverse proxy for backend ... Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
17 May 2025
How to use docker-compose with Apache httpd example
Want to configure and run an Apache httpd Docker container to serve website files from a local system? This example shows the best way to do that, using the "docker-compose" command and YAML file. Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
17 May 2025
Deploy your website with a Docker Apache httpd container volume
The best way to run Docker's httpd Apache web server image is to map a volume that points to local files on your hard drive. This example shows you how to run Apache in Docker without the need to ... Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
17 May 2025
How to dockerize Apache httpd websites example
Need to dockerize Apache? Want to build a custom Docker httpd image that hosts your website? Here's a simple Apache Dockerfile example to build a custom httpd Docker image for your website. Continue Reading
-
Tip
16 May 2025
3 software testing sample test cases, with templates
A good test case is easy to trace, reusable and relevant to user needs. Learn how to write an effective test case with these examples and free templates. Continue Reading
-
News
16 May 2025
News brief: Patch critical SAP, Samsung and chat app flaws now
Check out the latest security news from the Informa TechTarget team. Continue Reading
-
Definition
16 May 2025
What is quantum entanglement and how does it work?
Quantum entanglement is a foundational phenomenon in quantum mechanics where two or more particles become interconnected in such a way that the state of one particle instantly influences the state of the other, regardless of the distance separating them. Continue Reading
-
Tip
16 May 2025
Single-tenant vs. multi-tenant cloud architecture
Single-tenant and multi-tenant cloud architecture offer unique advantages and disadvantages. Understanding both is crucial for selecting the best fit for your organization. Continue Reading
-
News
16 May 2025
AWS intros Strands Agents SDK
Many developers find agentic AI difficult, so the new SDK is meant to help them deploy the technology and connect models and tools. The toolkit also aligns with AWS' SDLC strategy. Continue Reading
-
Tutorial
16 May 2025
Get started with Cursor AI: A step-by-step tutorial
With an autonomous agent mode and extensive language model options, Cursor AI can significantly speed up the code writing process -- if developers know how to use it. Continue Reading
-
Definition
16 May 2025
What is YAGNI principle (you aren't gonna need it)?
YAGNI principle ('you aren't gonna need it') is a practice in software development that states that features should only be added when required.. Continue Reading
-
Tip
16 May 2025
High availability and resiliency are vital to a DR strategy
Together, high availability and resiliency can prepare an organization for potential disruptions. Find out how these metrics work in disaster recovery. Continue Reading
-
News
16 May 2025
Study: Most healthcare data breaches caused by hacking
Healthcare data breaches have surged over the past 14 years, with hacking or IT incidents increasing from 4% of all breaches in 2010 to 81% in 2024, researchers observed. Continue Reading
-
News
16 May 2025
Mid-career professionals must learn to understand and use AI as GenAI tips balance
Whether in the finance, IT or legal sectors, artificial intelligence will change the way businesses operate and how their people work Continue Reading
-
Definition
16 May 2025
What is an inductor?
An inductor is a passive electronic component that temporarily stores energy in a magnetic field when electric current flows through the inductor's coil. Continue Reading
-
News
16 May 2025
Docs say AI can improve healthcare, but do patients agree?
While providers think AI in healthcare can reduce administrative burden and create opportunity to connect with patients, patients are leery of the tool. Continue Reading
-
Tip
16 May 2025
How DEX metrics help build a better digital workplace
Learn how IT teams can use digital employee experience metrics to uncover hidden friction, prioritize fixes and better align tech deployments with evolving user needs. Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
16 May 2025
CIQ chips out Rocky Linux for AI
CIQ is the founding support and services partner of Rocky Linux. The company has now come forward with the preview launch of the somewhat laboriously named Rocky Linux from CIQ for AI (RLC-AI). The ... Continue Reading
-
News
16 May 2025
Channel catch-up: News in brief
Developments this week at Ignition Technology, Phoenix Software, Westcon-Comstor and Utelogy Continue Reading
-
News
16 May 2025
5GAA claims first-ever satellite, 5G-V2X direct vehicle connectivity
Leading car manufacturers demonstrate what is said to be a world-first for emergency messaging and hazard warnings showing the ability for vehicles to connect over non-terrestrial networks, complementing terrestrial 4G and 5G Continue Reading
-
News
16 May 2025
RSAC 2025: AI everywhere, trust nowhere
We're at an inflection point. AI is changing the game, but the rules haven't caught up. Continue Reading
-
News
16 May 2025
Novo Nordisk CEO steps down amid increased competition
Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen will step down as the company faces heightened competition and a declining share price. Continue Reading
-
News
16 May 2025
ITS claims UK first for 50G-PON business trial
What is described as ‘pioneering’ test with Lancashire-based technology group said to have shown early demand for next-generation fibre speeds through passive optical network Continue Reading
-
News
16 May 2025
No workaround leads to more pain for VMware users
There are patches for the latest batch of security alerts from Broadcom, but VMware users on perpetual licences may not have access Continue Reading
-
Tip
16 May 2025
How to create a custom Windows 11 image with Hyper-V
When administrators can deploy Windows systems in many ways, creating a custom VM with Hyper-V enables them to efficiently deploy a copy of one desktop to a whole user base. Continue Reading
-
Conference Coverage
16 May 2025
RSAC Conference 2025
Follow SearchSecurity's RSAC 2025 guide for insightful pre-conference insights and reports on notable presentations and breaking news at the world's biggest infosec event. Continue Reading
-
Definition
16 May 2025
What is an arithmetic logic unit (ALU) and how does it work?
An arithmetic logic unit (ALU) is a part of a central processing unit (CPU) that carries out arithmetic and logic operations. Continue Reading
-
News
16 May 2025
Cisco prepares partners for its 360 partner programme
Halfway through the time between announcement and launch of the fresh channel programme, Cisco’s UK channel boss is busy supporting partners through the transition Continue Reading
-
News
16 May 2025
Security tests reveal serious vulnerability in government’s One Login digital ID system
A ‘red teaming’ exercise to simulate cyber attacks on the government’s flagship digital identity system has found that One Login can be compromised without detection Continue Reading
-
Opinion
16 May 2025
How digital identity will empower people and drive economic growth
The government has finally plotted out the future of digital identity in the UK in a way that makes sense for private sector, public sector, and citizens. Now let's make it happen Continue Reading
-
News
16 May 2025
BT to bring gigabit broadband to hard-to-reach Swansea Bay areas
UK’s leading comms provider inks £10m contract to deliver full-fibre to nearly 1,800 sites across the south coast of Wales, bridging connectivity gaps in Pembrokeshire, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Carmarthenshire Continue Reading
-
News
16 May 2025
The Security Interviews: David Faugno, 1Password
David Faugno, co-CEO of 1Password, discusses how his background led to him joining the company and why maintaining profitability is a key factor in overcoming the challenges of switching markets. Continue Reading
-
News
16 May 2025
Com4 selects Nokia 5G standalone core to power global IoT
Norwegian managed internet of things connectivity provider installs 5G Standalone Core to power global IoT services with a flexible architecture to enable company to meet demand for connected devices Continue Reading
-
News
16 May 2025
Kissflow finds its place in low-code market
The supplier of low-code software development tools that cater to both citizen developers and IT professionals is experiencing rapid growth in Southeast Asia where it has been doubling its revenue over the past four years Continue Reading
-
Definition
16 May 2025
What is risk appetite?
Risk appetite is the amount of risk an organization or investor is willing to take in pursuit of objectives it deems have value. Continue Reading
-
Tip
15 May 2025
7 steps for an HR system implementation project plan
An HR system implementation project plan must include time for identifying candidates and receiving demonstrations. Learn what else to include in the plan. Continue Reading
-
News
15 May 2025
Together AI acquires startup to improve data quality
The startup has a family of models for data tasks. The acquisition adds complementary capabilities to improve AI model quality. Continue Reading
-
News
15 May 2025
Proposed U.S. budget cuts raise fears about tech innovation
President Donald Trump's proposed FY 2026 budget slashes funding for federal agencies, including NSF and NIST, which support tech research and innovation in the U.S. Continue Reading
-
Definition
15 May 2025
What is AI in networking?
AI in networking involves the application of artificial intelligence technologies, including machine learning, deep learning and advanced data analytics, to automate, optimize and secure network operations. Continue Reading
-
News
15 May 2025
NHS asks suppliers to sign up to cyber covenant
NHS digital and security leaders call on their suppliers to commit to a cyber security charter as the health service works to improve its resilience in the face of growing threat levels Continue Reading
-
News
15 May 2025
Salesforce acquisition of Convergence adds Agentforce talent
Salesforce beefs up its Agentforce engineering corps, leadership. Continue Reading