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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
25 Mar 2025
8 supplier relationship management strategies
Categorizing suppliers, then understanding how to treat each type of supplier, helps companies allocate resources appropriately. Learn some top strategies. Continue Reading
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Definition
25 Mar 2025
What is application release automation (ARA)?
Application release automation (ARA) is a process that automatically packages and deploys an application, or application updates, through the stages of development to production. Continue Reading
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Definition
25 Mar 2025
What is IT operations (IT ops)?
The term IT operations (IT ops) describes the many processes and services an IT department manages and maintains within an organization. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Mar 2025
12 network automation ideas to implement in your network
What's your path to network automation? Here are 12 automation ideas that span different levels of expertise to help network teams get comfortable with network automation. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Mar 2025
What is the strangler fig pattern, and how does it work?
Imagine owning a motorcycle that needs fixing up. Instead of disassembling it and spending months rebuilding, what-if you replaced one part at a time so you could keep using it? Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2025
UK regulator consults on enabling direct satellite to mobile comms
UK to be first country in Europe to move ahead with plans to enable satellite calls to be made from standard smartphones, with people and businesses in hard-to-reach areas set to benefit most Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Mar 2025
GitHub Copilot vs. ChatGPT: How do they compare?
Copilot and ChatGPT are generative AI tools that can help coders be more productive. Learn about their strengths and weaknesses, as well as alternative coding assistants. Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2025
Providers don't see better quality under value-based payments
Primary care providers do not see the benefits of value-based payments on quality of care at the organizational level as many report increased workloads and moral distress. Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2025
Nokia, Numana, Honeywell Aerospace team to advance quantum-safe networks
Collaboration designed to drive innovation and enable a global post-quantum security economy for enterprises using quantum key distribution and advanced cryptographic network technologies to safeguard digital infrastructure Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2025
Government needs to fix tech staff hiring process, says Whitehall’s AI boss
Giving evidence to the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, tech experts highlighted the lack of clarity on data exchange, the need for the new Government Digital Service to execute, and a lack of actual tech experts Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Mar 2025
How to troubleshoot when a hotspot is not working on Android
Troubleshooting mobile hotspots on Android devices requires IT to implement documentation, training and best practices to help remote and hybrid users. Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2025
ETSI launches first post-quantum encryption standard
European telco standards body launches its first post-quantum cryptography cyber standard, covering the security of critical data and communications Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2025
UK internet trade bodies issue best practice guidance for telecoms poles
Trade associations for providers of internet services in the UK offer guidance outlines that encourage a community-conscious approach to telecoms infrastructure deployment Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2025
Pharma R&D returns improve amid rising costs, competition
Deloitte reports pharma R&D returns improved to 5.9% in 2024 driven by new blockbuster drugs, rising costs, trial competition and patent expirations threaten future growth. Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2025
OCR settles HIPAA risk analysis investigation
OCR announced a settlement with a healthcare business associate, citing HIPAA risk analysis deficiencies. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
25 Mar 2025
SLM series - Memgraph: The SLM-knowledge graph combo
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Dominik Tomicevic, CEO of Memgraph The original title in full for this piece is: From Better Reasoning to Faster QFS, An ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
25 Mar 2025
Honor Magic7 Pro, a smartphone with an eye for AI
AI is everywhere… and it’s in the Honor (stylised as HONOR) Magic7 Pro smartphone. At first take, I hadn’t been positively “looking for” AI services on my smartphone and at no point was I say ... Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2025
Medicaid cuts could spark $95B in state GDPs in 2026
Medicaid cuts could result in hundreds of thousands fewer healthcare jobs and billions in state and local tax revenue. Continue Reading
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Answer
25 Mar 2025
Where do Zoom recordings go? How to find, access, and manage them
Depending on your initial settings, Zoom recordings can be found locally on your computer or in the Zoom cloud. Find out how to navigate the Zoom recordings menu. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Mar 2025
Prepare for your FinOps interview with these 12 questions
FinOps promises to help organizations gain more value from their technology spending, especially in the cloud. Do you have the skills to become part of the FinOps team? Continue Reading
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Definition
25 Mar 2025
What is direct-attached storage (DAS) and how does it work?
Direct-attached storage (DAS) is a type of data storage that is attached directly to a computer without going through a network. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Mar 2025
Explore 9 software-defined storage companies
Software-defined storage offerings are all over the map in uses, features and types of platform. These nine software-defined storage companies include several IT giants. Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2025
Kroll reviewing Post Office Horizon’s current integrity and discrepancy identification
The Post Office appoints third party to review Horizon following concerns about current version of the system Continue Reading
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Opinion
25 Mar 2025
Can AI write code? A developer experiments in two languages
AI tools are becoming a realistic option to help with coding tasks. This developer put his own coding abilities to the test. Continue Reading
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Definition
25 Mar 2025
What is software-defined networking (SDN)?
Software-defined networking (SDN) is a networking approach in which software is used to easily configure and centrally manage IT networks. Continue Reading
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Podcast
25 Mar 2025
AWS developing high-performing autonomous AI agents
The cloud giant is deeply invested in generative AI. It has focused on adapting the Amazon Q assistant for what it calls 'high-performing agentic enterprise applications.' Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2025
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise expands IoT connectivity with private 5G
Networking and communications solutions giant Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise inks strategic partnership with private 5G network firm Celona to expand internet of things connectivity in complex enterprise environments and large outdoor areas Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2025
Scottish police hold almost no data on facial recognition use
It is currently impossible to assess Police Scotland’s use of retrospective facial recognition for efficacy and fairness because the force does not collect meaningful information that would enable a proper evaluation Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2025
Gamma sets sights on European growth
Comms players Gamma shares FY24 numbers and shares ambitions to use German presence to generate increased European business Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2025
Interview: The role of IT innovation at Royal Ballet and Opera
We speak to the Royal Ballet and Opera’s head of IT delivery, Keith Nolan, about how IT lowers costs and helps power stage innovations for world-class performances Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2025
MPs demand government reconsider response to Post Office compensation report
Select committee calls on government to ‘reflect and revise’ response to Post Office scandal compensation scheme Continue Reading
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25 Mar 2025
Digital twins drive efficiency across machines and infrastructure
Digital twins of machines, facilities and infrastructures will create a portfolio of virtual representations that, in time, will connect to allow city planners and engineers to plan and monitor urban environments from the smallest features to its entirety Continue Reading
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25 Mar 2025
Can a future digital NHS survive another change?
Computer Weekly looks at the prime minister’s decision to abolish NHS England and the potential impact on the progress of digitising the NHS Continue Reading
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E-Zine
25 Mar 2025
NHS England scrapped – and what that means for health service digitisation
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the impact of scrapping NHS England on the health service’s long road to digital modernisation. We look at real-life examples of how digital twins are helping to improve manufacturing and urban infrastructure. And we analyse the options for datacentre expansion, from cloud to colocation and on-premise. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2025
Tech specialist files legal claim after being refused security clearance for MI6 role
An IT specialist has asked the Investigatory Powers Tribunal to investigate a series of hacking incidents after disclosing their social media accounts to MI6 vetting staff Continue Reading
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Opinion
24 Mar 2025
Does your organisation need an AI librarian?
An AI librarian ensures data accuracy and integrity, bridging the gap between powerful AI tools and reliable, human-validated knowledge Continue Reading
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Definition
24 Mar 2025
What is reliability, availability and serviceability (RAS)?
Reliability, availability and serviceability (RAS) are related operational activities that must be considered when designing, manufacturing, purchasing and using a computer product or component. Continue Reading
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Answer
24 Mar 2025
SEO vs. SEM: What's the difference?
SEO and SEM strategies help marketers put digital content in front of the right audience. However, SEO strategies focus on organic search, whereas SEM generates paid traffic. Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2025
OpenAI targets customer service with new audio models
The models build on GPT-4o and 4o mini architecture. With it, developers can control tone so that contact center agents can effectively help customers on the other end of the call. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Mar 2025
How to ensure network performance and reliability
Network reliability is critical to network performance. Network administrators should follow reliability best practices to understand how to build and maintain reliable networks. Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2025
Open source AI agent frameworks add enterprise ops polish
Kagent and Dapr Agents offer connections to cloud-native infrastructure and microservices, taking differing stances on Microsoft's AutoGen. Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2025
5G roaming spend to surpass 4G roaming by 2028
Study warns operators to implement 5G standalone network cores to maximise roaming revenue as competing technologies become more popular with mobile subscribers Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2025
Storage players ride the Nvidia bus at GTC 2025
As artificial intelligence’s big beast holds its annual shindig, storage firms line up to launch everything from new array products to validations, certifications and vague ideas around data ecosystems Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2025
CityFibre acquires Connexin’s full-fibre infrastructure
Strategic agreement enables the expansion of nationwide footprint of UK’s leading alternative and independent broadband provider by up to 185,000 premises Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2025
Channel moves: Who’s gone where?
Moves of note over the past seven days at Network Group, Coro, Nebula and GFT Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Mar 2025
CIO interview: Sean Green, Birkbeck, University of London
Birkbeck University interim CIO got a taste for the ‘exciting’ and ‘challenging’ role of a tech leader in higher education while in his previous role at the University of East Anglia Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2025
Leapfrog: Patient safety in maternity care slow to improve
Leapfrog Group data shows key areas for improvement, particularly with C-section rates, to boost patient safety in maternity care. Continue Reading
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Definition
24 Mar 2025
What are performance appraisals? A how-to guide for managers
A performance appraisal is the structured practice of regularly reviewing an employee's job performance. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Mar 2025
7 areas where AI can support disaster response
Responding to a disaster requires IT teams to move quickly, with no room for error. Find out how AI-based technology can help before, during and after a crisis. Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2025
DE-CIX launches neutral internet exchanges in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro
DE-CIX opens two internet exchanges, partnering with datacentre operators Equinix, Elea and Ascenty to boost enterprise connectivity, and connect to 60 locations and over datacentres in 600 cities Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Mar 2025
Is there still a cloud skills gap in 2025?
Cloud staff that is shorthanded or lacks skills can be a detriment to the business. Projects are left incomplete, security suffers and innovations are pushed off just to survive. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Mar 2025
Wi-Fi 6 vs. Wi-Fi 6E vs. Wi-Fi 7: What are the differences?
Wi-Fi standards continue to evolve. The three most recent standards -- Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 -- build on each other's capabilities, but all have their own unique features. Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2025
VMO2 scores with 5G O-RAN to improve sports mobile experience
Details published of major demonstration of UK government-backed and operator-led project to test the potential of open networks to manage high-density mobile traffic and boost user experience at mass events Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2025
When are patients willing to wait to see their own PCP?
Patients are willing to wait longer to visit a primary care doctor for sensitive exams but are open to seeing the soonest provider available for time-sensitive symptoms. Continue Reading
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Opinion
24 Mar 2025
Why I am challenging Yvette Cooper’s ‘secret backdoor’ order against Apple’s encryption
I took steps to lock down all personal data after I was named as an opponent of Russia. Now I am again worried about my family's safety after the home secretary issued a secret order against Apple Continue Reading
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Opinion
24 Mar 2025
Will DeepSeek force us to take application security seriously?
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
24 Mar 2025
How to build a sustainability performance management stack
Sustainability pressure will continue to grow -- despite headlines that suggest otherwise -- and smart business and IT leaders understand how to use new tech to help meet demands. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Mar 2025
Ethical qualms prompt challenging social media migrations
Changing content moderation and artificial intelligence training practices means social media has undergone a fundamental shift in the past six months, presenting organisations and people migrating away from these platforms for ethical reasons with a number of practical challenges Continue Reading
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Definition
24 Mar 2025
What is QAM (quadrature amplitude modulation) and how does it work?
QAM (quadrature amplitude modulation) is a method of combining two amplitude modulation (AM) signals into a single channel. Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2025
The Netherlands bets on brain-inspired computing for a greener future
The Netherlands is building a neuromorphic computing ecosystem, harnessing brain-inspired tech for unprecedented energy efficiency Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2025
‘Bankenstein’ and a cold calculation means banking crashes will continue
Following a three-day crash at Barclays, UK banks were forced to explain to MPs when, how and why digital services became unavailable over past two years Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2025
Neos expands BMC TV partnership to support UK live events broadcasting
Media network services provider teams with leading business connectivity provider aiming to deliver high-capacity, low-latency connectivity, addressing increasing live broadcast demands Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2025
Oracle plants agentic AI flag in business process automation
Oracle promotes its Agentic AI Studio, unveiled at OracleCloud World Tour London, as an avowed business process automation accelerant Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Mar 2025
Cloud, colocation or on-premise? Consider all options
When it comes to datacentres, every option should be considered Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2025
APIs key to unlocking AI agent potential, says MuleSoft
Most Asia-Pacific IT leaders have either implemented or intend to deploy agentic AI in the next two years, but success will hinge on the implementation of APIs that AI agents rely on Continue Reading
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Opinion
24 Mar 2025
How to block and delete sideloaded apps on iOS and Android
Despite the security risks, it's easy and common for users to download third-party mobile apps. To keep sideloaded apps off of end-user devices, IT must employ management tools. Continue Reading
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Definition
24 Mar 2025
What is lift and shift?
Lift and shift is a strategy for moving an application or operation from one environment to another without stopping to redesign its workflow. Continue Reading
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Definition
24 Mar 2025
What is Microsoft Outlook?
Microsoft Outlook is an email, contacts and calendar program from Microsoft. Continue Reading
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News
23 Mar 2025
How Jetstar is tapping data analytics
Low-cost carrier Jetstar is using the Snowflake data platform to optimise the number of meals to carry onboard and to generate flight schedules, among other data analytics initiatives to improve its operations Continue Reading
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Blog Post
23 Mar 2025
SLM Series: Pryon - Mastering RAG implementation
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network (CWDN) written by Chris Mahl in his role as CEO at Pryon. Pryon is an enterprise knowledge management platform designed to simplify ... Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2025
NCSC, DSIT enlist IBM to spearhead cyber diversity agenda
IBM signs on to a partnership deal in support of the popular NCSC CyberFirst Girls scheme designed to foster gender diversity in the cyber security profession Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Mar 2025
Understanding spread pricing, how PBMs influence drug costs
PBM spread pricing raises drug costs by keeping the difference between insurer charges and pharmacy payouts, fueling demand for transparency and alternative pricing models. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Mar 2025
How to incorporate social media into SEO strategies
While social media marketing and SEO seem like two separate practices, when used together, they can enhance any organization's digital marketing strategy. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Mar 2025
How to disable the Windows Hello feature with Intune
While Windows Hello for Business can be a helpful feature, sometimes IT will need to disable it. Learn two approaches to disabling this authentication service and when to do each. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Mar 2025
How can quantum computers be used in healthcare?
Commercial products are few, and wide availability is probably a few years away, but lab research and prototypes show progress in drug design, medical imaging and genetic modeling. Continue Reading
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Video
21 Mar 2025
Introduction to JavaFX tutorial for beginners
Did you think desktop development in Java was dead? Far from it. Here's how JavaFX has brought desktop programming in Java back to life. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Mar 2025
Top 5 quantum computing certifications in 2025
Quantum computing is advancing quickly, and completing a certification boosts employability and helps to stay ahead of the curve. Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2025
Google, OpenAI target state laws in AI action plan
The federal government is developing plans for AI policy in the U.S. Stakeholders want a federal policy preempting state laws as a top strategic priority. Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2025
UK government to make £45m connectivity investment in schools
UK government says ‘no child left behind’ as it releases plans to narrow the digital divide in education through setting core digital standards for all schools focused on high-speed, reliable and secure connectivity Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2025
Demographic disparities persist in video visit utilization
A UC Davis Health study found demographic characteristics are linked to video visit utilization, with older and Black patients more likely to experience failed video visits. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Mar 2025
When will quantum computing be available? It depends
Quantum computing availability timelines depend on who is measuring and how they interpret 'availability.' Varied definitions make for a complex market. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Mar 2025
Does using DeepSeek create security risks?
The Chinese AI chatbot, despite its efficiency and customizability, raises serious concerns about data privacy, censorship and security vulnerabilities for business users. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Mar 2025
Health AI industry left to self-regulate as feds change course
Even as Trump rescinded AI executive orders, health AI stakeholders continue to self-regulate, creating guidelines and frameworks for safe and responsible health AI development. Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2025
Dutch workforce faces radical transformation as AI adoption accelerates
While the Netherlands leads Europe in AI adoption, a deeper analysis of the labour market reveals a more nuanced narrative than the apocalyptic predictions of job losses Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Mar 2025
Understanding code smells and how refactoring can help
It works, but does it pass the sniff test? Code smells can be the canary in the coal mine for poor coding, which calls for refactoring. Explore how to identify and deodorize code smells. Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2025
Jaguar Land Rover goes live with large-scale retrofit private 5G manufacturing network
Leading UK auto manufacturer goes live with installation of private 5G network at its Solihull plant in project that is part of UK government-backed 5G Innovation Regions programme Continue Reading
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Tutorial
21 Mar 2025
A developer's guide to thrive vs. AI in coding
Will AI replace software developers? No, if humans focus on what they can do best and AI can't: experienced analysis, imagination and creativity. Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2025
Nvidia CEO leads expert panels on quantum computing
Nvidia's Jensen Huang and experts set realistic expectations for quantum computing and discuss its place next to traditional high-performance computing. Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2025
Channel catch-up: News in brief
Developments this week at CMS Distribution, SoftwareOne, Dell, Integrity360, Evolve IP and Softcat Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Mar 2025
Going beyond flexibility: How 5G Standalone is changing the future of business
Recent deployments have shown what 5G Standalone networks can achieve, namely game-changing capabilities such as enhanced connectivity services, FWA, Massive IoT and private wireless networks Continue Reading
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Podcast
21 Mar 2025
Podcast: How customers use multi-cloud and mitigate key challenges
We talk to Vawlt CEO Ricardo Mendes about the key challenges of multi-cloud operations, and how customers can mitigate the security, billing and complexity challenges they face Continue Reading
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Podcast
21 Mar 2025
IT in opera and ballet: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
We speak to Keith Nolan, head of technology delivery, Royal Ballet and Opera about using IT to save money Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Mar 2025
What is network topology?
A network topology is the physical and logical arrangement of nodes and connections in a network. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Mar 2025
Explore real-world use cases for multimodal generative AI
Multimodal generative AI can integrate and interpret multiple data types within a single model, offering enterprises a new way to improve everyday business processes. Continue Reading
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Definition
20 Mar 2025
What is neural radiance field (NeRF)?
Neural radiance fields (NeRFs) use deep learning to turn 2D images of objects or scenes into detailed 3D representations by encoding the entire scene into an artificial neural network. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Mar 2025
Understanding the role of temperature settings in AI output
Learn how adjusting the temperature settings in AI tools can help you strike a balance between reliability and innovation. Continue Reading
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News
20 Mar 2025
Domo unveils agentic AI toolkit to simplify development
Agent Catalyst provides users with a four-step process for developing agentic applications, including selecting an LLM and connecting it to relevant proprietary data. Continue Reading
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Podcast
20 Mar 2025
Charity Majors on AI observability and the future of SRE
The observability maven reflects on 'Observability 2.0' and urges site reliability engineers to embrace AI agents, despite their perceived threat -- before it's too late. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Mar 2025
13 API security best practices to protect your business
APIs are the backbone of most modern applications, and companies must build in API security from the start. Follow these guidelines to design, deploy and protect your APIs. Continue Reading
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News
20 Mar 2025
Value-based care leaders share tips for greater progress
Two experts in value-based care provide tips for accelerating the shift away from fee-for-service, such as bolstering primary care and adjusting models that penalize success. Continue Reading