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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
28 Mar 2025
ChatGPT vs. GPT: How are they different?
Although the terms ChatGPT and GPT are both used to talk about generative pre-trained transformers, there are significant technical differences to consider. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Mar 2025
How to write pseudocode: A guided tutorial
Writing pseudocode might feel like an extra step, but its value becomes clear in complex projects. Focus on the logic without getting tangled in language-specific syntax. Continue Reading
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News
28 Mar 2025
Anthropic's early lawsuit win pushes courts forward on fair use
The judge's ruling shows the complexity of bringing a lawsuit against model providers and the need for clarity on fair use in the age of generative AI. Continue Reading
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Opinion
28 Mar 2025
Countering nation-state cyber espionage: A CISO field guide
The rise of DeepSeek has prompted the usual well-documented concerns around AI, but also raised worries about its potential links to the Chinese state. The Security Think Tank considers the steps security leaders can take to counter threats posed by nation state industrial espionage? Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Mar 2025
Customer loyalty vs. brand loyalty: What's the difference?
Low prices can generate customer loyalty, whereas reliability and reputation foster brand loyalty. To maximize customer retention, organizations should strive for both. Continue Reading
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News
28 Mar 2025
Ambient AI scribes reduce burnout, but cost impact uncertain
Ambient AI scribes reduce clinician burnout and improve patient experience, but their ROI and cost-effectiveness are unclear, a new PHTI report shows. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Mar 2025
How to create a strong passphrase, with examples
Passphrases have emerged as an effective way to protect networks from brute-force attacks. But users still need to know how to create a passphrase that's effective. Continue Reading
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News
28 Mar 2025
Channel catch-up: News in brief
Developments this week at Logpoint, CrowdStrike, LevelBlue, IFT, Omnissa, Bitdefender and Techs + Together Continue Reading
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News
28 Mar 2025
Digital Twin Consortium outlines spatially intelligent capabilities and characteristics
Consortium designed to drive increased virtual representation adoption across industries publishes whitepaper emphasising the importance of locational intelligence in practice Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Mar 2025
12 companies building quantum computers
Companies are building quantum computing capabilities in the software and hardware space. Twelve have contributed significant progress and offer capabilities for the future. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Mar 2025
The benefits and limitations of headless browser testing
Headless browsers offer efficient web UI testing but lack the visual debugging capabilities of traditional browsers, making assessing the app's state upon test failure challenging. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Mar 2025
Follow Patch Tuesday best practices for optimal results
Microsoft releases most security updates on Patch Tuesday, a day that brings anxiety to many sys admins. Learn how to develop a strategy to test and deploy these fixes. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Mar 2025
How to remove a management profile from an iPhone
User Enrollment creates a management profile for BYOD iPhones, but IT must remove that data in cases such as device loss or theft. Learn how to do this with a selective wipe. Continue Reading
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Answer
28 Mar 2025
Business impact analysis vs. risk assessment explained
Do you know the difference between a business impact analysis and risk assessment? Find out how they differ and why you need to perform both here. Continue Reading
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News
28 Mar 2025
Pure Storage responds to partner calls for increased profitability
Vendor Pure Storage demonstrates that it has recognised the needs of its channel and is prepared to invest in rewarding growth through its enhanced programme Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Mar 2025
Understanding RAG architecture and its fundamentals
Now seen as the ideal way to infuse generative AI into a business context, RAG architecture involves the implementation of various technological building blocks and practices - all involve trade-offs Continue Reading
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News
28 Mar 2025
Audi gears up for next-gen factory automation with smart manufacturing
Global auto manufacturer Audi deploys virtual private cloud environment platform to deliver enhanced automation, reconfiguring production line to accommodate a product mix change and scale compute and storage Continue Reading
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News
28 Mar 2025
Europe flat in TD Synnex Q1
Distributor TD Synnex shares results that indicate Europe did not match revenue growth seen in the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Japan Continue Reading
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News
28 Mar 2025
Government sends data scientists to AI school
Public sector data scientists will learn how to become artificial intelligence (AI) engineers as part of government scheme to upskill civil servants Continue Reading
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News
28 Mar 2025
UK gigabit broadband continues progress but overbuild fears persist
Fifth edition of UK broadband report sees robust growth of full-fibre access across the country, but with slower increase in gigabit per se, and key mergers making altnets more efficient and attractive for investors Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Mar 2025
APM vs. observability: Key differences explained
If you're debating using application performance monitoring or observability to gather data and improve the user experience, consider these differences between them. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Mar 2025
How to optimize Windows Update for Business policies
Not all Windows updates are the same, so IT needs to make the most of Windows Update for Business to deliver the ideal updates to the desired endpoints on time. Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2025
Bluesky, Squarespace pros give incident, project postmortems
Bluesky saw a massive surge in requests per second after the 2024 U.S. election, while Squarespace engineers had 10 months to migrate 9 million domains from Google. Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2025
Nokia launches DAC Marketplace to empower industrial enterprises
Comms tech provider announces two updates to its industrial portfolio, including six Industry 4.0 applications integrated into its MX Industrial Edge platform, and the launch of an IoT marketplace Continue Reading
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Definition
27 Mar 2025
What is a semiconductor, and what is it used for?
A semiconductor is a substance that can act as a conductor or insulator depending on other factors, enabling it to serve as a foundation for computers and other electronic devices. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Mar 2025
Tech buyers swamped with agentic AI choices
Enterprise tech buyers, if you're overwhelmed by the array of autonomous AI platforms, it's not just you. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Mar 2025
When to use prompt engineering vs. fine-tuning
Understanding the pros and cons of each method can help your organization get more out of its generative AI systems. Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2025
Microsoft’s ‘fraying relationship’ with OpenAI blamed for datacentre expansion plan rollback
US analyst TD Cowen publishes research note pointing to further rollbacks on Microsoft’s datacentre expansion plans Continue Reading
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27 Mar 2025
Consumer expectations disrupting future of connectivity
Amdocs research finds broadband users expect fast, reliable and always-on connectivity, but no single technology currently meets their needs Continue Reading
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27 Mar 2025
UK public expresses strong support for AI regulation
Most of the UK public have experienced an AI-related harm and say they want laws introduced to regulate the technology, according to national survey by the Ada Lovelace and Alan Turing Institutes Continue Reading
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Video
27 Mar 2025
An explanation of personally identifiable information
Everyone has personally identifiable information -- some of it sensitive and some of it not. Keeping PII safe is important, since bad actors can use it for malicious ends. Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2025
Medicare Advantage enrollment slows, increasing 3.9%
Strong market headwinds dampened Medicare Advantage enrollment during the 2024 annual enrollment period but growth in MA and SNP plans remains strong in 2025. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Mar 2025
How 3 health systems are using telemedicine for dementia care
Telemedicine for dementia care can help increase access, especially for rural and elderly patients, but it faces challenges such as technology barriers and sustainability. Continue Reading
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Definition
27 Mar 2025
What is intelligent document processing (IDP)?
Intelligent document processing (IDP) is a type of workflow automation technology designed to automate the process of extracting data from physical papers and image-based documents. Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2025
HMRC consults on clamping down on tax avoidance schemes that ensnare IT contractors
HMRC has launched two consultations in the wake of the Spring Statement on proposals to curb the activity of tax avoidance schemes and their promoters Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2025
AMD teams up with Rapt AI to boost GPU performance for AI
AMD is partnering with Rapt AI to focus on workload management and performance optimization when running AI models on AMD's Instinct GPUs. Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Mar 2025
What the $32B Google-Wiz deal says about cloud-native security
Google's acquisition of Wiz for $32 billion highlights the importance of cloud-native security as organizations transition to microservices and containerization. Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Mar 2025
Unleashing the power of data: redefining UK industrial growth
There’s a barrier stopping the use of AI to boost the economy. Government data that is essential to create game-changing LLMs is not yet AI-ready Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2025
Disappointment over lack of SME support in Spring Statement
Industry figures react to the Spring Statement and express views on range of topics, including business support and digital infrastructure commitment Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2025
AWS boosts Q in QuickSight with AI-powered scenario analysis
Driven by customer feedback, the BI platform now enables nontechnical and expert users alike to model data and perform deep analytics using generative AI-fueled natural language. Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2025
Attitudes toward AI in healthcare improve, but concerns remain
New survey results show that physicians are increasingly using AI for clinical documentation, but many indicate concerns about the use of AI in healthcare for diagnoses. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Mar 2025
The future of quantum computing: Near- and long-term outlook
Companies are already solving optimization problems, using quantum to improve traditional programs and planning for post-quantum cryptography. But big technical challenges remain. Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2025
Surging cyber threats drive IT directors to decentralised networks
As directors increasingly recognise the threats posed by increasingly sophisticated, AI-driven cyber attacks, risks are being mitigated by changes in physical infrastructure networks, research finds Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Mar 2025
The importance of data products
Treating data as a product enables organizations to turn raw information into actionable insights through intentional design, cultural alignment and AI-ready architecture. Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2025
No Jitter Roll: Noting Some Key Product Themes at Enterprise Connect 2025
Our post-show roundup highlights a few themes: the prevalence of ‘virtual agents,’ voice’s importance, using AI to score all calls and making AI available to everyone. Continue Reading
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Definition
27 Mar 2025
What is IT automation? A complete guide for IT teams
IT automation is the use of instructions to create a clear, consistent and repeatable process that replaces an IT professional's manual work in data centers and cloud deployments. Continue Reading
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Video
27 Mar 2025
An explanation of software-as-a-service (SaaS)
Software-as-a-service is a way for organizations to rent cloud computing services rather than buy and own applications. It has both advantages and disadvantages. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Mar 2025
Advantages and disadvantages of AI explained
Is AI good or bad? AI will benefit society, according to experts, but only with the correct guidelines in place and a solid understanding of what AI systems can and cannot do. Continue Reading
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Podcast
27 Mar 2025
A visual future: GraphRAG and AI observability
In the eyes of one CNCF leader, GNNs, knowledge graphs and GraphRAG will boost IT operations and create 3D views of apps and infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Mar 2025
Can regulatory oversight alone unlock cloud competition?
CCS Insight’s chief of enterprise research looks at the Competition and Markets Authority’s plans to regulate public cloud Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Mar 2025
What happened when a tech journalist experimented with AI on a PC?
Google Gemma, Meta Llama, Mistral and DeepSeek can all be downloaded free of charge for use on a personal machine without paying for online services or exposing your data to the cloud. But what are the results? Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2025
Research team demonstrates certified quantum randomness
A 56-qubit trapped ion quantum computer from Quantinuum has demonstrated quantum supremacy as a random number generator Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2025
Experts question court’s rejection of former Post Office manager’s Horizon appeal
Experts on the use of computer evidence question why Court of Appeal rejected former Post Office branch manager’s appeal against conviction Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2025
Ericsson, SoftBank team to seek out 6G, XR, AI potential
Leading comms tech and service provider forges strategic partnership with telco and IT conglomerate to drive innovation in technologies towards 2030 Continue Reading
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Blog Post
27 Mar 2025
SLM series - Digital Workforce: Beyond hallucinations & anthropomorphisation
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Rami Luisto, PhD, the healthcare AI lead data scientist at Digital Workforce. Luisto writes in full as follows... Large ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
27 Mar 2025
Data Engineering – Hidden dangers in the dash to AI
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Rowan O'Donoghue, chief strategy officer and co-founder at Origina. O'Donoghue writes in full as follows ... In 1962, NASA ... Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2025
Selangor teams up with Google Cloud on AI
The Teraju AI Selangor initiative will provide state agencies with access to Google Cloud’s AI tools and training to build AI applications in areas such as education and healthcare Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Mar 2025
Assess and manage the risks of using AI for business
Legal ramifications, public image crises and misleading information are some of the disastrous consequences of incorrectly using AI. If you don't have a policy for managing AI risks, now is the time. Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2025
Advanced Software fined £3m over LockBit attack
The ICO has issued a £3m fine to software provider Advanced in the wake of security failings that led to significant disruption to NHS customers in a ransomware attack Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2025
Congress weighs changes to regulatory agency CFPB
Congress is taking a second look at federal agencies like the CFPB and considering reforms to ease regulatory and compliance burdens for businesses. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Mar 2025
5 steps to design an effective AI pilot project
Getting employee feedback on new technology can help mitigate risks before deployment. Learn key steps to follow when implementing an AI pilot project. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Mar 2025
Learn the benefits of an environmental management system
An environmental management system offers cost savings, sustainability efficiencies and other benefits. Learn about its advantages as well as limitations and how ISO 14001 relates. Continue Reading
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Opinion
26 Mar 2025
How to respond to digital regulation in 2025
A wave of UK and EU regulation to promote competition and consumer protection in digital markets and services has been introduced that requires a strategic response from companies in the year ahead Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Mar 2025
How predictive analytics could improve SDOH screening
As healthcare organizations seek to improve health equity, predictive analytics using robust EHR data could help flag patients likely to have future health-related social needs. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Mar 2025
Benefits and challenges of zero standing privileges
Zero standing privileges combines the zero-trust model with the principle of least privilege to strengthen privileged access management and reduce enterprise attack surfaces. Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2025
Past manufacturing disruptions a roadmap for Trump tariffs
Manufacturers that survived COVID-19 disruptions are in good shape for what's to come, but don't expect jobs back in the U.S. anytime soon. Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2025
Site reliability engineers weigh MLOps vs. LLMOps
Some of the same lessons -- and unsolved problems -- from supporting machine learning apps in production carry over to generative AI apps, but not all. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Mar 2025
5 leading hospital chargemaster software products
Hospital chargemaster software from FinThrive, Health Catalyst, Optum and other vendors can streamline CDM maintenance while using analytics to inform market strategy. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Mar 2025
5 challenges of AI in recruitment
AI can potentially save time during the recruitment process, but the tech also brings challenges. Learn what HR leaders should be aware of before incorporating AI into recruiting. Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2025
AI model race heats up with OpenAI, Google, DeepSeek releases
The GenAI race intensifies with rapid model releases from LLM players, but enterprises are less focused on incremental upgrades and more interested in agentic AI. Continue Reading
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Opinion
26 Mar 2025
Making a case for the cybersecurity data fabric
When it comes to data, context is everything. Learn how a cybersecurity data fabric can supercharge a security team's ability to see the big picture. Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2025
Honeywell taps Verizon 5G to modernise energy grid and utility management
Connected smart utility meters to enable remote and autonomous utility management capabilities designed to improve energy efficiency, grid resiliency and operational effectiveness for utility companies Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2025
OCR begins reviewing proposed HIPAA Security Rule comments
Reading the thousands of comments on the proposed HIPAA Security Rule updates and reviving the HIPAA audit program are some of OCR's current priorities. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Mar 2025
AI existential risk: Is AI a threat to humanity?
What should enterprises make of the recent warnings about AI's threat to humanity? AI experts and ethicists offer opinions and practical advice for managing AI risk. Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves to use AI to catch wealthy tax dodgers
HMRC’s use of artificial intelligence is one of many initiatives outlined in Chancellor’s Spring Statement Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2025
Type of chronic condition may dictate telehealth use
Patients with certain chronic conditions, like COPD and cancer, are less likely to use telehealth than those with heart failure or other conditions, new research reveals. Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2025
Supply chains of critical industries vulnerable to cyber attack
Customers advised to ask questions to make sure those they work with are aware of risks and have taken steps to fend off threats Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Mar 2025
How multi-cloud networking can ensure reliability
Networking services enhance multi-cloud network reliability by reducing configuration errors, adding redundancy and ensuring seamless connectivity across cloud environments. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
26 Mar 2025
Curve banking app on Amazfit
As someone who has never been comfortable with enabling payment on my smartphone, I’ve watched the increasing presence of people “tapping” their iPhones or Android devices in bars, restaurants and ... Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2025
Average monthly Medicare Part D premiums jump 24%
Medicare Part D premiums and deductibles rose significantly during a particularly disruptive annual enrollment period, eHealth found. Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2025
More than 200 Lloyds Bank bosses to receive artificial intelligence training
Lloyds Banking Group is running a six-month training programme with the aim of building AI skills among its senior leadership Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2025
Databricks partners with Anthropic to aid GenAI development
With the Claude line of models natively available in the Data Intelligence Platform, developers can securely combine data and AI models to build agents and other applications. Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2025
4 Day Week Foundation launches tech sector pilot
UK tech firms are being invited to join a pilot programme run by the 4 Day Week Foundation, which aims to help prepare them for implementing shorter working weeks Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2025
Deutsches Forschungsnetz accelerates research with green IP network
IP network upgrade designed to give German national research and education network enhanced access to critical resources and more efficient collaboration with interface speeds up to 800 Gbps, increased capacity and 75% reduced power consumption Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2025
Gigamon works with partners to cut through the noise
There are numerous observability options, but the pressure on customers is increasing and demand for vendors and partners to deliver a solid service has grown in importance Continue Reading
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Definition
26 Mar 2025
What is a virtual hard disk (VHD)?
A virtual hard disk (VHD) is a disk image file format for storing the entire contents of a computer's hard drive. Continue Reading
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Definition
26 Mar 2025
What is a web application firewall (WAF)? WAF explained
A web application firewall (WAF) is a firewall that is meant to protect web applications against common web-based threats. Continue Reading
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Answer
26 Mar 2025
What is the difference between Zoom Meetings and Zoom Rooms?
For some users, Zoom Meetings is all they need; others may opt for Zoom Rooms. Learn about the features each service provides and the supported use cases. Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2025
Virgin Media O2 deploys small cells to improve city mobile connectivity
Mobile customers in Plymouth set to benefit from enhanced mobile connectivity as six high-capacity small cells go live across port city in southwest of England Continue Reading
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Podcast
26 Mar 2025
Podcast: AI data needs scalable flash, but also needs to be FAIR
We talk to Tim Sherbak of Quantum about the demands artificial intelligence puts on storage and the need for data management that can cope with large volumes of data that must be kept for long periods Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2025
Military AI caught in tension between speed and control
The use of artificial intelligence in military contexts can unlock a range of benefits for defence organisations, but also highlights a clear tension between speed and control baked into the technology Continue Reading
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Podcast
26 Mar 2025
Gartner on agentic AI: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
We speak to Gartner’s Anushree Verma about the route from robotic process automation to agentic AI in corporate IT Continue Reading
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Blog Post
26 Mar 2025
What to expect from Qlik Connect 2025
The Computer Weekly Developer Network is off to Qlik Connect 2025, held in Orlando from May 13-15, 2025. But how do you pronounce Qlik, what is Qlik as a platform, what has the company been rolling ... Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2025
Oracle bets big on AI, drives Australian business transformation
At the Oracle CloudWorld Tour in Sydney, Oracle executives talked up the company’s strategy to integrate AI across its entire technology stack, empowering Australian businesses to move beyond experimentation and into practical AI-driven solutions Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2025
SREs map uncharted territory with LLMOps
Generative AI apps upend longstanding reliability engineering principles, mindsets and skill sets -- how experts weather the disruption. Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2025
Public Accounts Committee calls out legacy IT
Unsupported and out-of-date software and hardware are hindering the government’s artificial intelligence plans for the public sector Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Mar 2025
8 popular infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools to consider
Learn how these infrastructure-as-code tools can help streamline application development and deployment by reducing many of the headaches associated with manual processes. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Mar 2025
The difference between SSD and HDD storage devices explained
A comparison of SSD vs. HDD yields vastly different storage capabilities. Explore the differences and guidance on when to use each. Continue Reading
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Definition
25 Mar 2025
What is digital health (digital healthcare)?
Digital health, also known as digital healthcare, is the use of digital technologies in healthcare. Continue Reading
