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Blog Post
01 May 2025
Red Hat: AI is not about size, it’s about fit for purpose
This is a guest post written by Robbie Jerrom, senior principal technologist for AI, AI BU Red Hat. Jerrom writes in full as follows… In enterprise AI deployments, model size is frequently equated ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 May 2025
It's the end of coding as we know it
During a fireside chat at LlamaCon 2025, Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerberg asked Microsoft chief, Satya Nadella about the use of AI for coding. Nadella responded that up to 30% of the code in Microsoft’s ... Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2025
Tariffs could cost Meta $8bn in extra datacentre costs
The owner of Facebook and WhatsApp has forecast an increase in CapEx due to higher IT infrastructure costs to power its AI strategy Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2025
Progress made on government’s Post Office Capture redress, but concerns remain
Latest meeting between campaigners and business department seen as positive, but frustration and concerns remain Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2025
Microsoft commits to European datacentre footprint growth despite ‘geopolitical volatility’
Microsoft makes ‘digital commitments’ amid pledge to continue growing its European datacentre footprint, in the face of growing geopolitical uncertainty Continue Reading
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Feature
01 May 2025
The year of the ESL in UK retail
Multiple forces combining to make the electronic shelf label one of the more sought-after items to add to retailers’ tech stacks Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2025
UK networks feel the strain under AI pressure
Global internet company’s study finds almost half of UK organisations say their network and connectivity infrastructure is not ready to support new technology initiatives, in particular artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2025
Thomas Herdman’s legal battle over Sky ECC encrypted phone distribution set to enter fifth year
Computer Weekly speaks to Julie Kawai Herdman, daughter of Thomas Herdman, the only person in custody for distributing Sky ECC encrypted phones Continue Reading
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Feature
01 May 2025
12 top ways artificial intelligence will impact healthcare
AI is transforming healthcare by enhancing medical research, care delivery and efficiency, leading to improved patient outcomes and personalized treatments. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Apr 2025
Format output with Java printf
Learn by example how format output with the Java printf method. If you want to format dates, times, integers, doubles and Strings in the text you output to the console, logs or streams, you'll need ... Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2025
TheWizards APT casts a spell on Asian gamblers with novel attack
A SLAAC-spoofing, adversary-in-the-middle campaign is hiding the WizardNet backdoor malware inside updates for legitimate software and popular applications. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Apr 2025
10 ways to reduce your MTTR
Mean time to repair is a critical metric for BCDR professionals. Learn how to calculate and reduce MTTR with this tip. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Apr 2025
10 best API testing tools to know
API testing tools are essential for ensuring reliable, high-performing APIs in modern software development. Choose API testing tools that suit your tech stack and workflow. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2025
DOGE divides policymakers on federal IT modernization
A former federal deputy CIO testified that reauthorizing the Technology Modernization Fund will help the government continue IT modernization projects. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Apr 2025
Will AI replace jobs? 18 job types that might be affected
These 18 job types -- including administrative, customer service and teaching -- might be replaced, augmented or improved by the latest artificial intelligence wave. Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Apr 2025
Is the Investigatory Powers Tribunal powerless?
Five judges have found the Investigatory Powers Tribunal has no statutory powers to impose financial sanctions against police and intelligence services. Their findings raise significant and serious concerns about the integrity of our legal system. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Apr 2025
The ethics of using AI in healthcare
AI in healthcare demands ethical vigilance, balancing powerful innovation with medicine's core promise: Do no harm. Learn what it takes to deploy AI in healthcare responsibly. Continue Reading
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Video
30 Apr 2025
How to use Claude Desktop tutorial for beginners
Looking for an alternative to ChatGPT? There are many, but Anthropic's Claude Desktop app experience makes it an LLM alternative worth trying. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Apr 2025
Telecom giant uses Tableau Pulse to drive analytics adoption
As part of an effort to enable its employees to make data-informed decisions, Virgin Media O2 is using the GenAI-powered insight generator to show workers what's possible. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Apr 2025
4 tech companies eyeing nuclear power for AI energy
Big Tech's demand to power AI energy is driving a resurgence of nuclear power after years of skepticism. Nuclear power offers more reliable and cleaner energy for AI. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Apr 2025
5 ESG and sustainability conferences to attend in 2025
These sustainability conferences will provide business professionals with the skills they need to adapt to changing sustainability and ESG requirements. Continue Reading
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Definition
30 Apr 2025
What is quantum error mitigation?
Quantum error mitigation is a process used to reduce the impact of errors in quantum computing. Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Apr 2025
End users can code with AI, but IT must be wary
The scale and speed of generative AI coding -- known as vibe coding -- are powerful, but users might be misapplying this technology to create efficiency and security problems. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2025
Leapfrog: Hospitals give sustained effort in patient safety
Nearly 350 hospitals got the new "Straight A" designation from Leapfrog, signaling top patient safety performance for at least two years. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2025
How GLP-1 drug patents worsen healthcare disparities
Patent extension strategies and high pricing of GLP-1 drugs reinforce patient access barriers, deepening health inequities while generating massive profits and shareholder returns. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2025
UiPath AI agents blend with RPA amid industry hype, doubts
AI agents represent a 'second act' for a vendor still best known for RPA, but it's taking a selective approach as industry doubts linger about AI costs and scalability. Continue Reading
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Definition
30 Apr 2025
What are hot and cold aisles in the data center?
Hot and cold aisles in the data center are part of an energy-efficient layout for server racks and other computing equipment. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2025
44% of practices plan to renegotiate payer reimbursement rates
A survey shows physician practices aim to improve patient payments and payer reimbursement rates, with 44% planning renegotiations while focusing on claims automation and IT usage. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Apr 2025
How the Model Context Protocol simplifies AI development
Nicknamed the USB-C port for AI applications, the Model Context Protocol standardizes AI interactions with external data, APIs and services while maintaining resource control. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2025
AI-fueled cybercrime at risk of outpacing traditional defenses, Check Point warns
The security firm said in a new report that defenders should begin using AI to counter cybercriminals' adoption of the technology. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2025
Connectivity crucial to allaying drivers’ hacking concerns
Study warns that automotive interfaces and infotainment systems at risk of hacking, but predictive maintenance, enhanced safety features and autonomous driving features most likely to drive recurring revenue Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2025
Nvidia's new AI security offering protects against software landmines
Nvidia's DOCA Argus prevents attacks before they compromise AI architectures. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2025
DHS boss Noem vows to get CISA back 'on mission'
Secretary Noem asks the cybersecurity community to get in touch with CISA to help reshape the agency to focus on finding efficiencies. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2025
DARPA highlights critical infrastructure security challenges
Leaders at federal research organizations DARPA, ARPA-I and ARPA-H discussed the myriad obstacles in addressing critical infrastructure security at RSAC Conference 2025. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2025
AI creators need to have women in the room
AI technology is growing, but biases and systemic challenges remain for women seeking to enter the field. This means that the tools themselves lack representation. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2025
Current SaaS delivery model a risk management nightmare, says CISO
JPMorgan Chase security chief Patrick Opet laments the state of SaaS security in an open letter to the industry and calls on software providers to do more to enhance resilience Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2025
Co-op shuts off IT systems to contain cyber attack
A developing cyber incident at Co-op has forced the retailer to pull the plug on some of its IT systems as it works to contain the attack Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2025
How AI can attack corporate decision-making
As AI gets embedded in corporate systems, experts warn of emerging security risks caused by influencing retrieval augmentation systems Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2025
AWS continues to strengthen commitment to partners
A senior channel executive at Amazon Web Services shares insights into where the cloud giant has been gaining ground with its ecosystem Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2025
Government funds training to build UK chip skills
The UK semiconductor sector needs talent but a report highlights challenges Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2025
Digital Catapult joins EU 6G innovation consortia
Deep tech innovation organisation to participate in European Union-funded initiative to advance the development and deployment of 6G technologies Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Apr 2025
How to use Cilium Hubble for network observability
Cilium's Hubble tool provides network observability while working in Kubernetes. This guide explains how Hubble works and how to set it up in a Kubernetes cluster. Continue Reading
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Definition
30 Apr 2025
What is data center interconnect (DCI)?
Data center interconnect (DCI) technology links two or more data centers so they can share resources. Continue Reading
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Definition
30 Apr 2025
What is streaming network telemetry?
Streaming network telemetry is a real-time data collection service in which network devices, such as routers, switches and firewalls, continuously push data related to the network's health to a centralized location. Continue Reading
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Definition
30 Apr 2025
What is the gig economy?
A gig economy is a free market system in which temporary positions are common and organizations hire independent workers for short-term commitments. Continue Reading
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Definition
30 Apr 2025
What is an mSATA SSD (mSATA solid-state drive)?
An mSATA SSD is a solid-state drive that conforms to the mSATA interface specification developed by the Serial ATA (SATA) International Organization. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Apr 2025
RSAC Conference 2025 video reports
We chatted on camera with attendees and presenters at RSAC 2025. Check out this video collection to get highlights from one of the world's major cybersecurity conferences. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2025
StarTree aims to simplify AI development with new features
The database vendor plans to add support for Model Context Protocol and automated vector embedding capabilities to make it faster and easier to benefit from agentic AI. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2025
StarTree aims to simplify AI development with new features
The database vendor plans to add support for Model Context Protocol and automated vector embedding capabilities to make it faster and easier to benefit from agentic AI. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2025
AWS targeting SME market with channel
Cloud giant indicates that growing its presence across a segment it believes is largely untapped – SMEs – is a priority Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2025
AI in national security raises proportionality and privacy concerns
AI could enable investigations to cover far more individuals than was ever previously possible, which is why oversight is needed Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Apr 2025
Brunel versus Putin: next steps for UK tech sector need to be transformational
This is a guest blogpost by John Bates, CEO of SER Group. A short time ago, I’d have cautiously suggested long-term investment and a shift in UK higher education as keys to regenerating the native ... Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2025
FCA wants ‘safe place’ for finance firms to test artificial intelligence
Financial services regulator proposes artificial intelligence testing environment as part of its AI Lab Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2025
Juniper doubles down on AI as HPE deal faces scrutiny
Juniper’s ANZ chief highlights strong enterprise adoption of the Mist networking platform, with AI-powered automation delivering cost savings and operational benefits for customers Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Apr 2025
APAC telcos forge alliances for AI sovereignty
Faced with fears over vendor lock-in and rising sovereignty demands, operators are turning to alliances to complement hyperscaler partnerships as they strike a balance between global scale and local control Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2025
Artificial intelligence roles the ‘only safe jobs in banking’
World’s biggest banks have increased the number of employees working with artificial intelligence by 13% in the past six months Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2025
Government bags 200 bids from local authorities wanting AI growth zones in their areas
The government has received 200 expressions of interest in response to its AI growth zones application push, and is now seeking to progress some bids Continue Reading
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Definition
30 Apr 2025
What is a CIO (chief information officer), and what do they do?
The role of the CIO emerged in the late 1950s, when businesses began to incorporate computing into business operations. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Apr 2025
What is lean manufacturing?
Lean manufacturing is a methodology that focuses on minimizing waste within manufacturing systems while simultaneously maximizing productivity. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 Apr 2025
What to expect from Nutanix .NEXT 2025
The Computer Weekly Developer Network is off to Washington DC for Nutanix .NEXT 2025, held from May 7-9, 2025 in the nation’s (the US nation, obviously) capital. As always, the event will feature ... Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2025
Scattered Spider on the hook for M&S cyber attack
The infamous Scattered Spider hacking collective may have been behind the ongoing cyber attack on Marks and Spencer that has crippled systems at the retailer and left its ecommerce operation in disarray. Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2025
RSAC 2025: Cisco debuts latest AI cybersecurity innovations
In terms of innovation, Cisco says it's 'just getting warmed up.' Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2025
RSAC: Fortinet's latest threat report, Google Cloud-Mandiant, more
Many vendors are showcasing their latest AI-powered cybersecurity capabilities. Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2025
From mission-centric to people-centric: Competitive leadership in cyber
Making a case for empathy in cyber-leadership roles as a strategic business advantage. Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2025
Hacking in space: Not as tough as you might think
Barbara Grofe, space asset security architect at Spartan Corp, discussed the realities of hacking in space, and the outlook is not pie-in-the-sky. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Apr 2025
Google Gemini 2.5 Pro explained: Everything you need to know
Google's latest multimodal model – Gemini 2.5 Pro – entered the AI race with enhanced reasoning and improved performance across coding, math and science benchmarks. Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2025
Regulators urge businesses to cooperate on data privacy laws
Providing detailed background information is one way to help data privacy regulators during investigations of potential violations. Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2025
Report: 12 cents of every federal dollar spent on medical bills
About a fourth of federal spending goes to healthcare administration, including paying medical bills to physicians, hospitals and other healthcare providers, according to new data. Continue Reading
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Video
29 Apr 2025
An explanation of neural networks
Neural networks are a type of machine learning model that mimic the human brain. With three different layers of processors, these networks are used in various industries. Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2025
U.S. critical infrastructure still struggles with OT security
How does a company defend itself from cyberattacks by a foreign adversary? A collection of experts gathered at this year's RSAC Conference to explain how the U.S. can help. Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2025
Gov.uk One Login yet to meet government cyber security standards for critical public services
The government’s flagship digital identity system still does not fully conform to key national security standards three years after launch, while questions remain over whether historic security problems have been resolved Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2025
Three Business launches business eSIM trial
Business arm of UK mobile operator unveils what it says is the UK’s first large-scale embedded subscriber identity module trial for business in two of the country’s largest cities to allow customers to test network capabilities before possible switch Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 Apr 2025
Qualys expands TotalAI to shore up AI & LLM model risk
Qualys has announced updates to its TotalAI service to secure organisations’ MLOps pipelines from development to deployment. Users will now be able to test their large language models (LLMs), even ... Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2025
Few digital health technologies can address multimorbidity
A new study reveals that patients with multiple chronic conditions would need numerous digital health technologies, creating additional burdens for these patients. Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2025
UK National Parks deploys AI, IoT to transform environmental monitoring
Telco and parks authority form technology-led partnership, showcasing how advanced AI, IoT and mobile network innovation are being deployed to protect and future-proof the UK’s most important natural spaces Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2025
Why member experience, healthcare costs are key for payers
Healthcare payers need to focus on broad issues like benefit design, engagement and digital strategies as they tailor a better member experience. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Apr 2025
What companies are rolling back DEI policies in 2025?
Large organizations are altering diversity, equity and inclusion policies by removing representation goals, inclusive language on websites and ending external surveys. Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2025
Acceldata launches agentic AI-powered anomaly detection
The data observability specialist's new feature uses agentic AI to ensure that the data used to inform analytics and AI tools is high quality and won't lead to poor decisions. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 Apr 2025
Jenkins 2.0: A drama free, full increment release of the popular CI tool
A full increment release is usually a big deal. I mean, just recall for a moment all of the hoopla surrounding Java's last full increment release... Actually, there's never been a full increment ... Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2025
RunZero looking for UK channel growth
Security player is working with a distributor and has hired staff to support a push to establish a partner base Continue Reading
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Podcast
29 Apr 2025
Pursuing strategic partnerships to tackle Cobalt Strike abuse
Fortra, Microsoft and Health-ISAC showcased the value of collaboration in their efforts to crack down on illegal copies of Cobalt Strike. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Apr 2025
How to use AI to bridge the cloud skills gap
Once admins have acknowledged the cloud skills gap within their team, it's time to act. Can AI offer teams the resources they need to help reach peak efficiency? Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Apr 2025
The top challenges of influencer marketing and their solutions
Brands can partner with influencers to build credibility and connect with their audiences. However, marketers often struggle to find the right influencers and spot fake followers. Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2025
Edinburgh University evaluation of NHS AI Lab finds early promise
A report into the NHS AI Lab from the University of Edinburgh identifies early signs of return on investment amid barriers to scaling and implementation Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Apr 2025
What is an automation architect?
An automation architect is a senior IT professional responsible for the strategic design, development and governance of automation initiatives across an organization. Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2025
HPE Aruba deepens network security and OpsRamp visibility
A new 'digital circuit breaker' capability for HPE Private Clouds, increased visibility of third-party hardware with OpsRamp and new SASE capabilities arrive for HPE Aruba. Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2025
NetApp security updates target future quantum threats
The latest data protection and recovery updates bring post-quantum cryptography to NetApp's block and file workloads alongside new BlueXP services. Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2025
Jobs requiring technical expertise more stable than other roles
Though the competitive nature of the tech sector lends itself to job hopping, research by LiveCareer finds roles requiring technical skills are more stable than others Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2025
Print players need to cover rising cloud demand
Shift to hybrid and fully hosted environments continues to be a trend the channel must address Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2025
VeeamON shows Veeam on Linux, RAG from backup, and cloud features
Veeam showed a new Linux appliance, features in Veeam Backup & Replication that will see it run corporate backups as RAG data, and new cloud features that include Entra ID backup Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Apr 2025
AI medical terminology: 10 key terms to understand
Understanding AI medical terminology is crucial for effective communication as AI use in healthcare grows. Explore key terms and concepts stakeholders need to know. Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2025
Kaspersky calls for cyber immunity amid growing cyber threats
The rise of professional cyber crime groups and state-sponsored actors targeting critical infrastructure requires a move towards inherently secure ‘cyber immune’ systems, says Kaspersky CEO Eugene Kaspersky Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2025
T-Mobile rolls out 5G Advanced across US
So-called US ‘un-carrier’ highlights AI automation, immersive technology like AR/XR and ‘seemingly infinite’ new industrial use cases to benefit from next-generation mobile network Continue Reading
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29 Apr 2025
Government faces claims of serious security and data protection problems in One Login digital ID
The Government Digital Service was warned about serious cyber security and data protection problems in its flagship digital identity system, with insider claims that the data of three million users may still be at risk Continue Reading
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29 Apr 2025
Interview: Sarah Hawkins, CEO, National Family Mediation
The CEO of the not-for-profit talks to Computer Weekly about how the organisation has finally automated referrals, after years of being told it was impossible, and launching its own mediation app Continue Reading
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E-Zine
29 Apr 2025
Making divorce digital
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the CEO of the National Family Mediation charity about its tech overhaul and how divorce is going digital. The government’s One Login digital identity system is under scrutiny over security problems – we examine the issues. And we explain what’s happening in the UK competition watchdog’s investigation into AWS and Microsoft cloud services. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
28 Apr 2025
Deriving ROI from AI is more than just monetary value
While some enterprises can see the business value from their AI initiatives relatively quickly in terms of financial value, others see it in the efficiency of their employees. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 Apr 2025
Appian evolves & extends 'AI in business processes' platform vision
Business process platform company Appian used its Appian World 2025 conference this week to detail its newly announced agentic AI platform enhancements to help organisations build, deploy and scale ... Continue Reading
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News
28 Apr 2025
AI adoption hovers around 25% for office workers
Perficient and Thomson Reuters surveys show that AI adoption is limited in some sectors, but there's lots of experimentation and evaluation happening. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Apr 2025
7 ways to improve your ransomware backup strategy
It's time to review your strategy for ransomware backup and recovery. Continue Reading