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News
08 May 2025
Climb increases AI support
Distributor looks to guide partners from start to selling to get more comfortable pitching artificial intelligence offerings Continue Reading
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Definition
08 May 2025
What is the Joint Commission?
The Joint Commission is an independent, not-for-profit organization that administers voluntary accreditation and certification programs for healthcare organizations in the United States. Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2025
NHS launches digital tool to improve cancer care
Cancer 360 tool aims to bring together data on cancer patients in one place, allowing clinicians access to all the information through the Federated Data Platform Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2025
Gartner shines light on B2B buyer challenges
Analyst firm Gartner reveals conflicts across numerous stakeholders and an undermining of digital transformation due to lack of staff knowledge Continue Reading
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Definition
08 May 2025
What is 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet)?
1000BASE-T is a Gigabit Ethernet standard that operates at a speed of 1 gigabit per second (Gbps) over copper wiring. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 May 2025
Differences between Green Globes vs. LEED for data centers
Consider Green Globes and LEED certifications when building green data centers. Learn the differences in how the assessments are done and what each requires. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 May 2025
12 remote access security risks and how to prevent them
Enterprises face myriad remote access security concerns, but training and clear communication can help bolster security programs for the long term. Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2025
AI adoption: AWS addresses the skills barrier holding back enterprises
The AWS Summit in London saw the public cloud giant appoint itself to take on the task of skilling up hundreds of thousands of UK people in using AI technologies Continue Reading
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Feature
08 May 2025
Early days for small language models and AI at the edge
Small language models could be more cost-effective to deploy than LLMs, offering greater privacy and performing specific tasks better. But is it too early for SLMs? Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2025
Leading European telcos call for exclusive access to 6GHz band
Open letter from Europe’s leading telcos demands exclusive access to key wireless spectrum band for the benefit of Europe’s economy and to ensure successful roll-out of 6G, underpinning digital societies Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2025
Girls more concerned about AI bias than boys
When asked their opinions on the growing use of AI, girls expressed concerns about possible biases it will perpetuate, while boys were worried about cyber security Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2025
Oracle NetSuite’s Goldberg: Autonomous AI next applications phase
Speaking with Computer Weekly at SuiteConnect 2025 in London, Evan Goldberg, executive vice-president of Oracle NetSuite, discussed how artificial intelligence in ERP is evolving Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2025
Data streaming matures, cultural shift is key
Confluent’s Tim Berglund warns that a cultural transformation towards creating valued data products is vital even as the technology for data streaming is maturing Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2025
UK government websites to replace passwords with secure passkeys
Government websites are to replace difficult-to-remember passwords with highly secure passkeys that will protect against phishing and cyber attackers Continue Reading
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Feature
08 May 2025
Understanding the Fundamentals of Accountable Care Organizations
Accountable care organizations, or ACOs, promote higher care quality at lower costs while shifting risk to healthcare providers, making the model a staple of value-based care. Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 May 2025
Navigating geopolitical risks of cloud deployments
Familiar cloud concerns are being overshadowed by geopolitical volatility, pushing IT strategy into the boardroom. Organisations must now assess the full spectrum of cross-border dependencies to build true resilience Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2025
RSAC 2025: Cyware operationalizes threat intelligence with AI, automation
Keeping up with threat intelligence, given its exponential growth, is tough. What businesses need is automatic triaging of alerts and guidance for any necessary follow-up, says Cyware's Sachin Jade. Continue Reading
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Opinion
07 May 2025
Key network security takeaways from RSAC 2025
Themes on display at the conference reflected the cybersecurity industry's effort to streamline security operations, while adapting to emerging technologies and threats. Continue Reading
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Answer
07 May 2025
What is a roaming profile, and how does it work?
Though newer tools are available, a Microsoft roaming profile is a simple and time-tested way to manage a user's profile across physical and virtual desktop environments. Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2025
ServiceNow digs deeper into data for AI with Data.world buy
ServiceNow will fold in metadata collection and data catalog tools from the data governance specialist to fuel its agentic AI ambitions. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 May 2025
Leveraging virtual tools to mitigate maternity care deserts
Intermountain Health's Maternal Health Connection program combines virtual and in-person care to increase maternal care access and improve outcomes in underserved communities. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
07 May 2025
How to use arpwatch to monitor network changes
The arpwatch utility flags administrators in the event of any unexpected changes or unauthorized devices, which could signal ARP spoofing or credential-harvesting attacks. Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2025
AI model boosts delirium detection rate in hospitals
Research shows that using a new AI model resulted in a four-fold increase in the rate of delirium detection among hospitalized patients, enhancing delirium treatment. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 May 2025
Address top AI privacy concerns with this 7-point checklist
AI systems raise complex privacy and security issues. Use this practical checklist to protect sensitive data and stay compliant. Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2025
Meta awarded $167m in court battle with spyware mercenaries
WhatsApp owner Meta is awarded millions of dollars in damages and compensation after its service was exploited by users of mercenary spyware developer NSO’s infamous Pegasus mobile malware Continue Reading
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Tip
07 May 2025
10 leading open source application security testing tools
Security testing enables companies to discover and remediate vulnerabilities and weaknesses in apps before malicious actors find them. Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2025
Chaos spreads at Co-op and M&S following DragonForce attacks
No end is yet in sight for UK retailers subjected to apparent ransomware attacks Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2025
Europe leads shift from cyber security ‘headcount gap’ to skills-based hiring
Research from Sans Institute reveals European organisations are leading a global shift in hiring priorities, driven by regional regulatory frameworks Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2025
DOJ sues Aetna, other major MA insurers over alleged kickbacks
The Department of Justice accuses MA insurers Aetna, Elevance Health and Humana of paying kickbacks to brokers for enrollments and discrimination against disabled beneficiaries. Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2025
Oxford Uni adds cyber resilience module to MBA programme
Oxford University’s Saïd Business School is working with cyber response specialist Sygnia to help future business leaders get on top of security Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2025
NIST Privacy Framework receives draft update
A draft update to the NIST Privacy Framework aims to streamline the document and align it with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Continue Reading
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News
07 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
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Tip
07 May 2025
Chief digital officer vs. chief technology officer: An explainer
For many enterprise organizations, CDOs focus mostly on digital strategy and customer engagement, while CTOs focus on managing and improving internal tech systems. Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2025
SAS update targets responsible agentic AI development
The longtime independent analytics vendor's latest Viya platform update includes Intelligent Decisioning, a set of governance-infused capabilities for developing agents. Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2025
Nutanix expands storage, Kubernetes and AI platforms at Next
The latest capabilities and partnerships highlighted at Nutanix's Next conference expand disaggregated storage to Pure Storage, more Kubernetes portability and new AI partnerships. Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2025
Nutanix breaks the bounds of HCI again with Pure Storage linkup
Hyper-converged infrastructure pioneer adds external Pure Storage arrays in a move that it touts as a way for customers to get off VMware, but which also helps them scale for AI Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2025
Nutanix escapes the datacentre with Cloud Native AOS
Hyper-converged infrastructure provider offers its operating system independently of a hypervisor to allow containerised apps to run at the edge or on Kubernetes runtimes in the Amazon cloud Continue Reading
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Definition
07 May 2025
What is a template?
A template is a form, mold or pattern used as a guide to create something consistently and efficiently. Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2025
Global broadband growth slows at end of 2024
Fourth quarter 2024 update of global connectivity market shows subscribers pass 1.5 billion barrier as fibre, non-terrestrial and fixed wireless gain popularity, especially in emerging markets Continue Reading
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Feature
07 May 2025
Cloud storage for AI: Options, pros and cons
We look at cloud vs on-premise for AI workloads, why cloud is sometimes best, and the technologies speeding AI in the cloud such as parallelism and GPUDirect Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2025
Redcentric shares trading update and welcomes fresh CEO
Managed service player reveals how its latest fiscal year has shaped up as it welcomes an experienced industry player to run the business Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2025
Nokia supplies 1.2Tbps backbone in Pakistan and private wireless to Maersk fleet
Comms tech provider lands large-scale contracts for optical fixed network in Pakistan and IoT connectivity platform with mobile network to enhance operational efficiency at shipping firm Continue Reading
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Tip
07 May 2025
Explore edge computing services in the cloud
Discover the powerful advantages of edge computing over cloud computing, delivering faster performance and significantly lowering data transfer costs. Dive into the essential services provided by leading industry players. Continue Reading
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Definition
07 May 2025
What is DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)?
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a network management protocol used to dynamically assign an Internet Protocol (IP) address to any device on a network so it can communicate. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 May 2025
Why is sustainable marketing important?
Sustainable marketing is important because it raises awareness of environmental and social issues. On a business level, it can improve brand loyalty and worker engagement. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 May 2025
18 ways to improve developer productivity
One of the most important factors of dev productivity is a good developer experience. Give developers a productivity boost with these concrete strategies. Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2025
Schools pilot exam results app that could save £30m
Exam results and certificates will be provided digitally in a pilot the government hopes will lead to huge financial savings Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 May 2025
How to use Swagger with Spring Boot
The easiest way to build, test and document RESTful APIs built with Spring Boot? Simply add Swagger to your Spring Boot project and let OpenAPI do it for you. Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2025
Evolve IP combines tech and sales support function
Comms player makes move to streamline assistance it can provide to its reseller base Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2025
UK hands Indian IT suppliers competitive boost in trade deal
Trade deal will exempt IT workers from India from paying National Insurance contributions for three years Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2025
Cisco lays out plans for networking in era of quantum computing
The network equipment provider has opened a new lab and developed a prototype chip as it fleshes out its quantum networking strategy Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2025
Datacentre outages decreasing in frequency, Uptime Institute Intelligence data shows
Datacentre outages are becoming less common and severe, but power supply issues remain enduring cause of most downtime incidents Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2025
DSIT aims to bolster expertise with year-long secondments
To drive forward its Plan for Change, the Labour government is looking to hire 25 experts for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Fellowship programme Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2025
Bill Gates hails ‘stunning’ AI progress, urges focus on global equality
The Microsoft co-founder underscored AI’s transformative potential in healthcare, education and agriculture while highlighting the need to ensure its benefits reach lower-income nations Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2025
DCC signs contracts for major smart meter network upgrade
UK energy and utilities data company inks major contract with industry partners in IT and communications sector to enable modernisation of Data Service Provider platform Continue Reading
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News
07 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
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News
07 May 2025
ServiceNow K25: McDermott vaunts agentic AI platform as revolutionary
At its Knowledge 25 customer and partner conference in Las Vegas, ServiceNow painted an orchestrated agentic AI future for its Now platform and targeted CRM as prime field for growth Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2025
Latest Neo4j release aims to simplify graph technology
Prebuilt algorithms that reduce the complexity of queries and connectivity to any data source are designed to make graph-based analysis accessible to a broader audience. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 May 2025
CIO vs. CTO: Key differences in roles and responsibilities
The emergence of IT and its ever-increasing importance to enterprise operations led to the creation of two tech exec positions with similar duties: the CIO and the CTO. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 May 2025
Enterprise risk management team: Roles and responsibilities
Every facet of business operations is exposed to risks, requiring a risk management team that's composed of a diverse mix of corporate executives and managers. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2025
IBM customers assess the performance of AI agents
Enterprises are carefully watching the popular technology. While some see agents as too immature relative to what vendors promise, others are slowly integrating them. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2025
Epicor ERP adds agentic AI capabilities for supply chain
Epicor Prism's new agentic AI use cases aim to make supply chain processes more efficient and productive for its manufacturing customers. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2025
Government industrial strategy will back cyber tech in drive for economic growth
With over 2,000 cyber security businesses across the UK, the government plans to target cyber as a priority to grow the economy Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2025
Staying nonprofit could slow, not stop, OpenAI fundraising
The GenAI vendor could find itself slowing down after its decision to retain a nonprofit ownership structure, at least for now. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2025
Ongoing passkey usability challenges require 'problem-solving'
While passkeys offer enhanced security against phishing and credential theft, implementation hurdles, cross-platform inconsistencies and user experience challenges pose significant barriers to widespread adoption. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2025
The dark side of digital: Breaking the silence on youth mental health
Industry experts at RSAC 2025 called for urgent accountability in addressing technology's negative impact on youth, highlighting concerns about internet anonymity, mental health and the growing disconnect between generations. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2025
AI domination: RSAC 2025 social media roundup
Documented in a series of social media posts, cybersecurity experts shared with Dark Reading their insights on RSAC 2025 throughout the week. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2025
Medicaid work requirements slated to cost the U.S. jobs
National Medicaid work requirements could cost the U.S. up to 449,000 jobs and billions in GDP. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 May 2025
8 top cloud analytics certifications
Cloud data analytics certifications enhance careers and business efficiency. Compare costs, skills taught and time required to earn top credentials. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2025
Options for Google as DoJ seeks divestiture
The US Department of Justice is calling for Google to divest its adtech business. Google says it’s impossible. But is there an alternative? Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2025
ServiceNow rolls into Salesforce territory with CRM agentic AI
ServiceNow makes its pitch to be a CRM, adding CPQ and order management features. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2025
ServiceNow expands AI governance, emphasizes ROI
Enterprises remain nervous about deploying AI agents in production, as IT vendors vie to demonstrate the value and comprehensiveness of their platforms. Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 May 2025
Unspoken risk: Human factors undermine trusted platforms
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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Feature
06 May 2025
Finfluencers: A guide to personal financial content creators
Finfluencers create personal finance content on social media, often appealing to Gen Z and retail investors, but the lack of regulation means there are risks involved. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2025
Health equity incentive in P4P model needs adjusting
A research letter examining the use of a health equity incentive in the End-Stage Renal Disease Treatment Choices Model points to further adjustments in pay-for-performance models. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 May 2025
Emerging technologies in construction help manage work, risk
Emerging technologies in construction include AI and digital twins. Read how companies use advanced IT to improve risk analysis, forecasting, and more. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2025
FDA reviews oral GLP-1 semaglutide for obesity
Novo Nordisk is pursuing FDA approval for the first oral GLP-1 semaglutide, aiming to expand Wegovy's indication for chronic obesity and weight management. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2025
Belfast Digital Twin Centre to fast track industrial adoption of deep tech
Tech centre designed to create conditions for digital twins to be better understood, more easily developed and more meaningfully applied, giving businesses real-time capabilities to make smarter decisions Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2025
Fintech summit reveals what’s next for sector
The UK’s fintech sector attracted $3.6bn investment last year, which was only bettered by the US, but how will UK fintech continue to grow? Continue Reading
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Video
06 May 2025
An explanation of customer relationship management (CRM)
CRM systems combine data, strategies and technology to manage customer interactions. Features include automation, lead tracking, and analytics to improve service and drive sales. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2025
EU acts to mend ailing AI competitiveness
Lack of private investors, malformed markets and over-regulation present a big challenge for European officials trying to turn the continent into a global AI superpower Continue Reading
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Tip
06 May 2025
7 tips for writing an RFP for an ATS (with template)
Including information like budget in an RFP is important because it can help vendors decide if their application is a good fit. Learn more about an RFP for an ATS. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2025
Park Place Technologies expands UK presence with CSI buy
Move will add more multi-cloud support skills to the business and expand its coverage across the country Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2025
Channel moves: Who’s gone where?
Appointments have been announced at Arc Systems Group, MLL Telecom, Unit4 and Databricks Continue Reading
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Definition
06 May 2025
What is Routing Information Protocol (RIP)?
Routing Information Protocol (RIP) is a distance vector protocol that uses hop count as its primary metric. Continue Reading
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Definition
06 May 2025
What is Bash (Bourne Again Shell)?
Bash (Bourne Again Shell) is the free and enhanced version of the Bourne shell distributed with Linux and GNU operating systems. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 May 2025
A guide to the CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ certification exam
The CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ certification empowers nontechnical professionals with essential cloud knowledge to make informed and impactful decisions within organizations. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2025
Snowflake launches auto industry-specific AI capabilities
The latest AI Manufacturing Data Cloud update adds features aimed at helping auto manufacturers deal with massive amounts of data being created by the industry's evolution. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 May 2025
UCaaS vs. CCaaS vs. CPaaS: What's the difference?
It can be difficult to make sense of popular cloud communications service models. Compare UCaaS vs. CCaaS vs. CPaaS to understand their differences and how they can be used together. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 May 2025
How will enterprises handle changes in Exchange Server SE?
With current Exchange Server versions expiring in October, Microsoft's move to subscriptions and a tight migration deadline puts pressure on organizations keeping on-premises email. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 May 2025
Strategies for talking to parents about vaccines for children
Talking to parents about vaccines for children will require a balance of assertive recommendations and empathy for vaccine-hesitant parents. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2025
UK altnets’ long-term survival ‘in question’ as 96% consider M&A
Study from business connectivity firm warns that while alternative broadband providers have fuelled full-fibre expansion and delivered much-needed competition, many are having to explore strategies for survival Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2025
Defra taps BT to connect workers, sensors across UK
UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs inks deal to provide 34,000 mobile connections to support real-time reporting on issues from flooding to farming disease outbreaks, and improve connectivity and safety for remote workforce Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2025
Data issues cost Australian businesses nearly A$500k annually
Research reveals Australian organisations are losing an average of nearly half a million dollars annually due to poor data integrity, hindering their ability to leverage AI and eroding their competitive edge Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2025
Salesforce releases Agentforce for HR, more
Salesforce customizes its agents for more verticals and begins benchmarking its agentic AI. Continue Reading
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Podcast
06 May 2025
GenAI assists writing platform Grammarly in AI strategy
The vendor uses a testing mechanism to show organizations how it has improved using its GenAI assistant. This is an example of the vendor moving beyond just being a proofreader. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2025
CIOs prepare for recession with greater cost control
Tariffs and the risk of economic slowdown have brought IT budgets into focus, with many IT leaders dropping projects and reducing tech investments Continue Reading
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Feature
06 May 2025
How generative AI is playing out in the media industry
GenAI is proving a double-edged sword in society at large, but especially in the creative industries Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2025
Maintel shows transformation progress in FY24 numbers
Managed service player Maintel sees surge in pre-tax profits as it continues to evolve the business away from being a generalist Continue Reading
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Feature
06 May 2025
Beyond the hook: How phishing is evolving in the world of AI
Phishing attacks are evolving. Gone are the days of clumsy, error-ridden emails that were easy to spot – today’s campaigns harness advanced techniques to bypass even the latest defences. A new approach is needed Continue Reading