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Free guide to low-code & no-code platforms
Platforms that enable shadow IT are changing development roles and processes. Here's why it's time to embrace this new reality.
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Feature
06 May 2025
Driven by data: The RAF’s revamped maritime patrol capabilities
Computer Weekly visited RAF Lossiemouth to see how its fleet of Boeing P-8A surveillance aircraft, supported by NetApp storage, keep watch over the North Atlantic gap Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2025
Interview: Joe Depa, global chief innovation officer, EY
Accounting firm EY is focused on ‘AI-ready data’ to maximise the benefits of agentic AI and enable the use of emerging frontier technologies for its business and clients Continue Reading
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Feature
06 May 2025
Agentic AI could yield creative futures if it augments human workers
Can artificial intelligence systems capable of autonomous action and decision-making become a reality that augments human workers? Or will they be agents of oppression, hell-bent on efficiency? Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 May 2025
Security and verification concerns dog debate over Data (Use & Access) Bill
With the long-awaited Data (Use & Access) Bill returning to the House of Commons on 7 May, there remain pros and cons in the bill in relation to financial crime and cyber security Continue Reading
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06 May 2025
Interview: Markus Schümmelfeder, CIO, Boehringer Ingelheim
The pharmaceutical giant has built a digital and data platform based on cloud and standardisation, from which it is exploring technology opportunities in AI and quantum computing Continue Reading
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06 May 2025
UK MoJ crime prediction algorithms raise serious concerns
The Ministry of Justice is using one algorithm to predict people’s risk of reoffending and another to predict who will commit murder, but critics say the profiling in these systems raises ‘serious concerns’ over racism, classism and data inaccuracies Continue Reading
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E-Zine
06 May 2025
Accused by algorithm
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we shine a light on the Ministry of Justice’s controversial use of crime prediction algorithms. The CIO of Boehringer Ingelheim sets out how his organisation has built a data platform that is paving the way for the pharmaceutical giant to embrace AI and quantum computing. And, with the fallout from the VMware-Broadcom merger showing no signs of letting up, we weigh up what the migration options are for VMware vSAN users. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
06 May 2025
Die 8 häufigsten Ursachen für hohe Netzwerklatenz
Hohe Netzwerklatenz beeinträchtigt die Anwendungen im Unternehmen. Das kann viele Ursachen haben. Dieser Artikel zeigt die acht häufigsten Gründe und konkrete Gegenmaßnahmen. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2025
IBM targets agentic AI orchestration
The long-established vendor launched agent-building tools, prebuilt agents, and orchestration and integration capabilities for enterprises to integrate with major vendor platforms. Continue Reading
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Definition
06 May 2025
What is segregation of duties (SoD)?
Segregation of duties (SoD) is an internal control mechanism designed to prevent errors and fraud by ensuring at least two individuals are responsible for the separate parts of any task. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 May 2025
2025 DevOps Roadmap
Want a lucrative career as a DevOps engineer? Follow this 2023 DevOps roadmap and master the key technologies that will put your skills in demand. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 May 2025
2026 full-stack developer roadmap
What does it take to get a career as a full-stack developer? This 2023 full-stack developer roadmap shows you the skills you need to developer to build your full-stack developer portfolio. Continue Reading
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News
05 May 2025
RSAC 2025: AI to advance identity, passwordless progress, Dashlane says
Dashlane CEO John Bennett tells Dark Reading’s Terry Sweeney that the advent of shadow AI use means that some AI agents and models operate without any credentials, increasing the organization’s risk. Continue Reading
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News
05 May 2025
RSAC 2025 highlights gap between threat intel, response
Staying ahead means cyber defenders can’t operate in silos. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 May 2025
Why does AI hallucinate, and can we prevent it?
Despite their sophistication, LLMs still often produce inaccurate or misleading output. Will these hallucinations ever go away for good? Continue Reading
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Feature
05 May 2025
Meta Llama 4 explained: Everything you need to know
Meta released Llama 4 -- a multimodal LLM that analyzes and understands text, images, and video data. There are three primary versions of Llama 4 -- Scout, Maverick and Behemoth. Continue Reading
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Video
05 May 2025
Learn JavaFX tutorial
Did you think desktop development in Java was dead? Hardly. This JavaFX crash course explains the basics and walks through an example of modern Java desktop GUI development. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 May 2025
Running GPU passthrough for a virtual desktop with Hyper-V
IT needs to deliver quality to UX for desktops users, and sometimes edge cases arise. For example, they might need to configure GPU passthrough for power user virtual desktops. Continue Reading
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Podcast
05 May 2025
'What if?' Imagining the future with generative AI tools
According to FreedomPay's performance guru, GenAI will let IT ops pros experiment with ideas for performance optimization and disaster recovery. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 May 2025
What is data recovery?
Data recovery is the process of restoring data that has been lost, accidentally deleted, corrupted or made inaccessible. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 May 2025
APM and programming does not need to be that hard
We live in an information society where new advancements have consistently made the technological landscape an exciting one. And programming obviously plays a crucial role in making these new ... Continue Reading
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Definition
05 May 2025
What is data transformation? Definition, types and benefits
Data transformation is the process of converting data from one format -- such as a database file, Extensible Markup Language (XML) document or Excel spreadsheet -- into another format. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 May 2025
How to troubleshoot an RDP remote session stuck at configuring
Admins forced to troubleshoot a Microsoft RDP session stuck at configuration must understand these key steps to fix their issue and be able to adapt them to their environment. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 May 2025
What is emergent medical data?
Emergent medical data (EMD) is health information gathered about an individual from seemingly unrelated online user behavior data. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 May 2025
What is assistive technology (adaptive technology)?
Assistive technology refers to devices and services that help people with disabilities and long-term health conditions perform a variety of tasks. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 May 2025
What is a registration authority (RA)?
A registration authority (RA) is an entity that is authorized to verify user requests for a digital certificate and also to tell a certificate authority (CA) to issue that certificate to the user. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 May 2025
Rocky Linux vs. AlmaLinux: Which is better?
Rocky Linux and AlmaLinux are RHEL-compatible distributions created after Red Hat announced the discontinuation of CentOS in 2020. Although similar, they differ in some approaches. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 May 2025
What is infrastructure as code (IaC)?
Infrastructure as code (IaC) is an IT practice that codifies and manages underlying IT infrastructure as software. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 May 2025
Compare CompTIA Cloud+ vs Cloud Essentials+ certifications
CompTIA Cloud+ and Cloud Essentials+ cover various areas and target different career paths. Do you know which certification is best for you? Continue Reading
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Tip
05 May 2025
5 steps to address hybrid meeting equity
Taking the steps necessary to ensure that employees can attend meetings, regardless of location, takes time, but new tools can help to ensure everyone is communicating effectively. Continue Reading
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News
05 May 2025
How AsiaPac transformed into a multicloud powerhouse
AsiaPac CEO Andrew Cheng outlines the company’s growth from a laptop PC distributor to a regional technology service provider known for its multicloud capabilities Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 May 2025
Dezentrale Cloud-Ansätze: Herausforderungen und Lösungen
Der Cloud-Markt wird von wenigen großen Anbietern dominiert. Dezentrale Cloud-Ansätze sind eine Alternative, erfordern aber neue Konzepte für Datenmanagement und Sicherheit. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
04 May 2025
Deprecated vs depreciated: What's the difference?
Did you just hear someone say a method was depreciated? They probably mean deprecated. Here's the difference between the two. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
04 May 2025
Modern Treasury banks on AI payments platform & agent
Payment operations platform for Modern Treasury has introduced an AI Platform purpose-built for the demands of enterprise payments. Built on the company’s ‘PaymentOps’ infrastructure, this AI ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
03 May 2025
How the Spring @Profile annotation works
Everyone is used to configuring multiple properties files to support Spring profiles, but the Spring @Profile annotation allows you to control the Spring's dependency injection behavior at runtime too. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 May 2025
What is a quantum processing unit (QPU)?
A quantum processing unit (QPU) is a hardware device that uses quantum mechanics -- such as superposition and entanglement-- to perform complex calculations on quantum information stored in quantum bits, or qubits. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 May 2025
The rubber duck method of debugging explained
Ever feel like a quack when trying to debug software? When you're stuck, sometimes it just helps to hear yourself talk -- even if you're just talking to a rubber duck. Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2025
Independent lab crowns new WAAP product among its leaders
An API security specialist's newly launched WAAP product outranked more established WAF competitors during independent benchmark testing. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 May 2025
6 metrics to calculate your applicant tracking system ROI
Metrics like time saved by recruiters and cost per hire can give insight into whether an ATS is delivering ROI. Learn how to measure these KPIs and evaluate success. Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2025
Ascension discloses multiple third-party data breaches
Over the course of the last year, Ascension Health has been hit with a storm of third-party data breaches impacting its patients across multiple states. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 May 2025
The difference between data cleansing and data transformation
Data cleansing corrects errors to improve data quality, while data transformation changes data format and structure to support analytics processes. Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2025
Veeam CEO discusses data resilience, VMware migrations, IPO
In this Q&A, Veeam CEO Anand Eswaran speaks to the customer pain point of VMware migrations, the potential for acquisitions and whether tariffs have affected Veeam's business. Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 May 2025
Security Think Tank: What CISOs can learn from Signalgate
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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News
02 May 2025
Fivetran adds reverse ETL with acquisition of Census
The data integration specialist's purchase provides users with complementary capabilities that enable them to send transformed data back to applications where decisions are made. Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2025
Retail cyber crime spree a ‘wake-up call’, says NCSC CEO
The National Cyber Security Centre confirms it is providing assistance to M&S, Co-op and Harrods as concerns grow among UK retailers Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2025
Ambient AI's impact on clinician experience varies
A new analysis of ambient AI technology use shows that it helps improve clinician experience, but some clinicians, like primary care physicians, may like it more than others. Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2025
Scotland’s most remote towns and villages to get gigabit upgrade
UK government signs largest-ever broadband supply contract with leading comms operator to provide homes and businesses in hard-to-reach areas of Scotland with access to gigabit connectivity for the first time Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2025
IBM uses agentic AI for autonomous security operations: RSAC 2025
The launch of IBM’s Autonomous Threat Operations Machine and X-Force Predictive Threat Intelligence agent were announced at the event. Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2025
SANS top 5: Cyber has busted out of the SOC
This year's top cyber challenges include cloud authorization sprawl, ICS cyberattacks and ransomware, a lack of cloud logging and regulatory constraints keeping defenders from fully utilizing AI's capabilities. Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2025
A cybersecurity paradox: Even resilient organizations are blind to AI threats
A LevelBlue report looks at what goes into the security postures of a cyber-resilient organization, and found that AI is still a blind spot. Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2025
Salt Typhoon telecom hacks one of the most consequential campaigns against US ever, expert says
A prominent former member of a recently shuttered cyber-incident review panel said the board should be reconstituted with independent authority. Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2025
Enterprises need to beware of these 5 threats
A panel of SANS Institute leaders detailed current threats and provided actionable steps for enterprises to consider. Continue Reading
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Video
02 May 2025
An explanation of pen testing
Pen testing uses six steps to test systems for vulnerabilities so organizations can remediate any problems and strengthen their cybersecurity against potential attacks. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 May 2025
10 steps for implementing an applicant tracking system
Implementations are expensive and can negatively affect company operations if not carried out correctly. Learn the right steps to follow for an ATS implementation. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 May 2025
4 steps for using predictive analytics in demand planning
Many companies are already carrying out demand planning, and predictive analytics can potentially help improve the results of that process. Learn more. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 May 2025
Compare Amazon Lightsail vs. EC2 for your web app needs
Developers can use Amazon Lightsail to quickly build websites and applications, but EC2 affords teams more customization. Which service best benefits your organization's needs? Continue Reading
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Tip
02 May 2025
Complexities of integrating AI into legacy data centers
Integrating AI into legacy data center infrastructure is challenging. Increased heat and load require advanced cooling systems, structural adjustments and enhanced power capacity. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 May 2025
Hybrid meeting technology helps AV teams address equity
Ensuring remote and in-office workers share the same meeting experience is a constant challenge. Vendors are helping companies solve this video equity problem. Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2025
Myriota scales up satellite IoT constellation with 16 more craft
Myriota extends partnership with direct-to-orbit satellite internet of things connectivity provider to design, build and operate 16 satellites with enhanced second-generation payloads Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2025
Channel catch-up: News in brief
Before the week ends, there’s time to note what’s happened at Westcoast, ALSO, TD Synnex, Ricoh Europe and iomart Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2025
Government and Ofcom disagree about scope of Online Safety Act
MPs heard different views from the online harms regulator and the UK government about whether and how the Online Safety Act obliges platforms to deal with disinformation Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2025
Distology maps its course for the future
Firm marks its first decade with the launch of a technology strategy and sales reorganisation Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2025
India’s Hexaware targets public sector business as it expands UK operation
Indian heritage IT services firm opens office in Canary Wharf and sets is sights on growing its UK public sector business Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2025
Will the government be able to achieve its £45bn savings target through tech?
Computer Weekly takes a closer look at Whitehall’s ambitious plans to save billions through the adoption of digital technologies, whether the goal is achievable, and why there is such a big focus on AI Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 May 2025
Jack and the BeanstAIk: Why the AI opportunity isn’t just for the giants
It’s two and a half years since the launch of ChatGPT, and although the hype cycle seems to be unrelenting, many channel partners have started to reach the fabled slope of enlightenment and plateau of productivity. Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 May 2025
The digital divide – is the solution written in the stars?
Richard Eglon, CMO, Nebula Global Services, ponders on the impact satellites could have in providing wider web access Continue Reading
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E-Zine
02 May 2025
MicroScope: Getting partner programmes right
Partner programmes promise support and benefits, but there’s a real need to recognise true value and reward channel players that go the extra mile. Also read about encouraging partners to make the move away from PSTN, and how it’s time for a rethink on refurbished tech Continue Reading
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Tip
02 May 2025
15 of the biggest ransomware attacks in history
From attacks on private organizations and manufacturers to healthcare organizations and even entire countries, ransomware has done extensive damage in recent years. Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2025
What Amazon Nova Premier reveals about AI models and agents
While the model is not unique, the vendor said it is the fastest and most cost-effective model in Amazon Bedrock at its intelligence level, which might appeal to some enterprises. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 May 2025
The right MySQL persistence.xml example file for JPA 3 and Hibernate 6
A quick migration from JPA 2.x to 3.x can become bottlenecked if the persistence.xml file is misconfigured. Here's what a proper persistence.xml file for JPA 3, Hibernate 6 and a MySQL database ... Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2025
Enterprises need to prepare for DOJ data rule
Organizations must take steps to ensure compliance with emerging rules targeting foreign adversaries' access to U.S. citizens' sensitive personal information. Continue Reading
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Opinion
01 May 2025
Explaining what’s happening in a cyber attack is hard but crucial
The recent attacks on Marks and Spencer, Harrods and the Co-op show why it is essential for organisations to have a strategy to communicate effectively with customers affected Continue Reading
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Feature
01 May 2025
RSAC 2025: The time for crypto-agility adoption is now
An RSAC 2025 speaker explained why companies should begin their quantum-safe journey now and how crypto-agility adoption helps prepare for post-quantum cryptography. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 May 2025
Biosimilars set to surge as biologic patents expire
As key biologics near loss of exclusivity in 2030, biosimilars are expected to deliver major savings and drive $120B in market opportunities across the U.S. healthcare system. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 May 2025
How to measure developer productivity
Measuring only the hard numbers of dev activity can have deleterious effects on developer experience, productivity and even retention. Try measuring dev productivity holistically. Continue Reading
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Definition
01 May 2025
What is mobile platform as a service (MPaaS)?
Mobile platform as a service (mPaaS) is a specialized type of PaaS designed to provide an integrated development environment (IDE), deployment platform, lifecycle management and analytics for mobile and web applications. Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2025
Harrods becomes latest UK retailer to fall victim to cyber attack
Harrods confirms it is the latest UK retailer to experience a cyber attack, shutting off a number of systems in an attempt to lessen the impact Continue Reading
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Feature
01 May 2025
5 elements of 'smart' hospital rooms
'Smart' hospital rooms combine virtual, remote patient monitoring and AI tools to enhance clinician workflow, care outcomes and patient experience. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 May 2025
The clear business case for environmental sustainability
Environmental sustainability isn't just an exercise in 'doing good' -- it has a clear ROI. Here's how to get it. Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2025
What Meta's new AI app means for OpenAI
The social media giant's new app directly rivals ChatGPT. This could mean that the ChatGPT creator needs to improve its tools, or it could trigger a slip for OpenAI. Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2025
States with consumer protections see higher Medigap premiums
Medigap premiums were higher and fewer plan options were offered in states that passed Medigap consumer protection policies, researchers found. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 May 2025
How has US pushback affected UK DEI?
US organisations are rolling back their diversity, equity and inclusion programmes, which is likely to have an impact on tech companies in the UK with US contracts – so what will DEI look like in UK tech in the wake of President Trump’s decisions? Continue Reading
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Feature
01 May 2025
The cost of AI in healthcare explained: Is it worth it?
AI projects incur obvious deployment costs as well as hidden costs such as change management. Tech adopters must consider the total cost of ownership when weighing AI use cases. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 May 2025
4 lessons in the new era of AI-enabled cybercrime
Cyberattacks have evolved rapidly as GenAI use has become more widespread. An RSAC Conference 2025 panel shared what they've learned over the past two years. Continue Reading
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Opinion
01 May 2025
Signalgate: Learnings for CISOs securing enterprise data
A leak of information on American military operations caused a major political incident in March 2025. The Security Think Tank considers what CISOs can learn from this potentially fatal error Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2025
Co-op instructs staff to be wary of lurking hackers
Co-op tells staff to stop using their VPNs and be wary that their communications channels may be being monitored, as a cyber attack on the organisation continues to develop Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2025
Climb signals M&A still a growth option
Distributor shares Q1 numbers that reveal decent organic growth, but CEO doesn’t rule out using acquisitions to grow further Continue Reading
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Guest Post
01 May 2025
How CHROs can guide their company through AI transformation
By fostering a culture of AI literacy, organizations can better navigate the complexities of AI adoption. Learn how CHROs can help bring about a smooth transition. Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2025
Why don't patients access preventive care, screenings?
Patients aren't accessing preventive care and cancer screenings due to logistical barriers, like getting time off work and getting timely appointments. Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2025
RSAC Conference: New Huntress, Qualys offers, Malwarebytes channel initiatives
Salt Security, Diligent, Vodafone Business and Fortinet also made channel-relevant announcements during the conference. Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2025
RSAC: Check Point warns of 'rocket and missile' game with AI
Also, Rubrik and Rackspace unveiled a new strategic partnership. Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2025
Debunking security 'myths' to address common gaps
Dan Gorecki and Scott Brammer's interactive session during RSAC Conference 2025 encourages security professionals to rethink their security postures and address evolving and emerging risks. Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2025
Former CISA head slams Trump admin over 'loyalty mandate'
Jen Easterly, former director of CISA, discussed the first 100 days of the second Trump administration and criticized the president's 'mandate for loyalty' during a panel at RSAC 2025. Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2025
Adversaries are toying with U.S. networks and D.C. is short on answers
While nation-state actors are demonstrating how easily they can infiltrate U.S. networks, government officials don't seem to have a clear vision for what comes next. Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2025
UK delivers for Computacenter in Q1
Channel player’s first-quarter 2025 trading update indicates that it has enjoyed a promising start to the year Continue Reading
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Definition
01 May 2025
What is distributed tracing?
Distributed tracing is a method used to track the journey of requests as they flow through a distributed system or microservices architecture. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 May 2025
Why is document version control important?
Although best practices have changed, many organizations lack a suitable versioning strategy. Proper document version control can improve collaboration and fact-checking. Continue Reading