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Tip
07 Jan 2026
CX trends enterprise leaders should know in 2026
Customer experience is undergoing a great deal of change. As a result, business tech buyers should take note of some key CX trends shaping the industry in 2026. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Jan 2026
Addressing concerns regarding health AI use in 2026
Clinicians are worrying about oversight and data transparency around health AI as well as the flood of tools. How should they prepare? Continue Reading
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Podcast
07 Jan 2026
SQL Slammer lesson: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
We speak to the head of the Microsoft Security Response Center about how the company works with the industry to get systems patched quickly Continue Reading
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News
07 Jan 2026
Home Office digital-only eVisa system could be ruled unlawful
The Home Office is facing a judicial review over refusing to allow alternative proof of immigration status outside of the electronic visa system, despite data quality and integrity issues plaguing the system Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Jan 2026
Why enterprise AI is becoming a governance issue
As teams plan for the year ahead, AI decisions are shifting away from capability questions and toward ownership, control and accountability. Continue Reading
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Opinion
07 Jan 2026
Why AI agent recoverability is vital for business resilience
While AI agents are transforming operations they bring risks. Governance, monitoring, and instant rollback can help with resilience, trust, and safe innovation Continue Reading
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News
07 Jan 2026
PC vendors put emphasis on AI, design and power
The annual CES event has indicated the investments in product design the hardware players have made to encourage customer upgrades Continue Reading
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News
07 Jan 2026
All England Tennis Club extends 36-year IBM deal with AI at core of plans
Deal will see IBM continue to develop digital experience for fans of the Wimbledon tennis tournament Continue Reading
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News
07 Jan 2026
CES 2026: Sony Honda Mobility drives out Afeela SDV prototype
Japanese joint venture mobility tech company advances vision of mobility as a creative entertainment space Continue Reading
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News
07 Jan 2026
CES 2026: Rubber hits the road for Qualcomm automotive
Mobile tech leader uses CES to outline advances in automotive through key collaborations with Chinese startup technology company, IT behemoth and manufacturing group to boost, ADAS, IVI and AI compute Continue Reading
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News
07 Jan 2026
Accenture acquires UK AI firm linked to Vote Leave campaign
Faculty, the company that powered the data strategy of Boris Johnson’s former chief of staff, Dominic Cummings, is now part of Accenture Continue Reading
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News
06 Jan 2026
Lenovo taps AI and digital twins to power World Cup 2026
Technology partner for upcoming football tournament has built an artificial intelligence knowledge assistant for coaches, digital avatars to assist VAR decisions, and smart infrastructure for venue management Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Jan 2026
How AI and the browser will change end-user IT in 2026
Looking ahead to 2026, the end-user IT landscape will shift in subtle but critical ways. Here's what to expect, from prompt security to browsers, productivity and autonomous IT. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Jan 2026
Data science applications across industries in 2026
Industries like healthcare, retail and finance use data science applications to improve diagnostics, optimize operations, forecast trends and prevent fraud. Continue Reading
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News
06 Jan 2026
Benchmark prices under NSA far below actual median rates: Study
Qualifying payment amounts used under the No Surprises Act are, on average, a third of the payers' contracted in-network rates, according to a study. Continue Reading
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News
06 Jan 2026
Privacy will be under unprecedented attack in 2026
The UK and Europe are ramping up opposition to encryption and stepping up surveillance of private communications. Here is what to expect this year Continue Reading
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News
06 Jan 2026
Public unclear what CDC-backed shared decision-making is
Many patients misunderstand shared decision-making, a red flag as the CDC now recommends the practice before getting six previously endorsed childhood vaccines. Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Jan 2026
Software development in 2026: A hands-on look at AI agents
The agentic workflows that software teams are transitioning to in 2026 are fundamentally changing the economics of writing, testing and releasing code. Continue Reading
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News
06 Jan 2026
Fujitsu UK job cuts as staff pay the price for failures of top executives
Troubled IT giant’s staff are paying the price for senior management failures over Post Office scandal Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Jan 2026
The HR software buying team: Roles, responsibilities, tips
Choosing the right HR software requires teamwork and forethought. Here's a look at which people to include in the evaluation and selection process and what their roles should be. Continue Reading
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News
06 Jan 2026
Integrity360 starts the year with an acquisition
It’s a headline that might sound familiar as the security player follows the same path it followed last year Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Jan 2026
Will there be a technology policy epiphany in 2026?
The UK government faces many complex technology policy decisions in the year ahead, which could reshape the country for a digital, AI-led future Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Jan 2026
Diversity Think Tank: Weathering the Storm
Even without recent news in the US, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives were dialled back in UK businesses last year due to tight budgets and economic uncertainty. Is it the end of the DEI push as we know it, or just a momentary blip in the fight for a diverse tech workforce? Continue Reading
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News
06 Jan 2026
Communicate and CDW adding executive talent
Channel players seal hires to bolster their respective management teams at the start of a busy year for both firms Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Jan 2026
Top 11 IT governance best practices for 2026
Modern IT governance aligns technology with business goals, manages risk, optimizes resources and uses frameworks like COBIT, ITIL and NIST to improve efficiency and compliance. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Jan 2026
6 ways AI will make virtual care more effective in 2026
AI will continue to transform virtual care in 2026 in various ways, including enhancing intake assessments, clinical decision support and patient engagement. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Jan 2026
How HR leaders can spot and stop fake job applicants
Some fake job applicants are attempting to gain access to an organization's internal systems. Learn how CHROs must work with other departments to guard against this threat. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Jan 2026
Ransomware trends, statistics and facts in 2026
Supply chain attacks, triple extortion, GenAI and RaaS are some of the ransomware trends that will continue to disrupt businesses in 2026. Is your industry a top target? Continue Reading
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Blog Post
06 Jan 2026
Addressing UK’s technical debt is only way to secure country’s digital future
This is a guest blog post by Rob Lay, Director of Solutions Engineering UK&I at Cisco. The recently announced Cybersecurity and Resilience Bill is a welcome move by the UK government to ... Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Jan 2026
AI, interoperability to reshape health IT infrastructure in 2026
Health IT leaders share top infrastructure priorities, including cloud migrations, data governance and security. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Jan 2026
Results and prospects for AI in business applications in 2026
Agentic AI dominated enterprise IT discourse in 2025, evolving from generative AI. In 2026, AI convergence and governance will determine AI’s impact on enterprise IT Continue Reading
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News
06 Jan 2026
UAE launches AI ecosystem to boost climate-resilient agriculture worldwide
In partnership with the Gates Foundation, Abu Dhabi unveils a multi-institution AI platform designed to accelerate agricultural innovation, strengthen food security and support millions of smallholder farmers facing climate volatility Continue Reading
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News
06 Jan 2026
The networks that will turn potential into profit in 2026
What’s ahead in networking over the course of the next 12 months? It will be less a case of a rush to tech, but rather a move from what is possible to what business benefits can be unlocked Continue Reading
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Blog Post
06 Jan 2026
Red Hat capitalises on Nvidia for open source ‘rack-scale’ AI
Every enterprise vendor wants to now come forward with a so-called “complete AI stack” comprising of software application development and data science tools, service intelligence layers and (often ... Continue Reading
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News
06 Jan 2026
Fujitsu Post Office IT support team were ‘legalised hackers’
Backdoors meant it was possible for Fujitsu staff to steal money from Post Office branches, says former Fujitsu tech worker Continue Reading
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News
06 Jan 2026
S/4Hana in 2026: Three ways to move off SAP ECC
We speak to three companies that have taken very different approaches to migrate off SAP Enterprise Core Components onto S/4Hana Continue Reading
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News
06 Jan 2026
Fujitsu boss has been a Post Office scandal bystander for over a decade
IT supplier’s European boss was kept up to date with challenges to the Horizon system, but like others, remained silent Continue Reading
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News
06 Jan 2026
Nvidia unveils Vera Rubin architecture to power AI agents
The AI chip giant has taken the wraps off its latest compute platform designed for test-time scaling and reasoning models, alongside a slew of open source models for robotics and autonomous driving Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Jan 2026
How to build an AI-augmented workforce: The CIO's guide
An AI-augmented workforce pairs humans with AI to boost performance. Learn ways to build it, review examples, know the challenges and explore future trends shaping enterprise roles. Continue Reading
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News
05 Jan 2026
UK government to spend £210m on public sector cyber resilience
The UK government unveils a £120m Cyber Action Plan to help reinforce and promote IT security resilience across the country's public services Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Jan 2026
VR in HR: How human resources can use VR and AR technology
The use of augmented and virtual reality in HR processes is just beginning, but it has great potential in recruiting, onboarding, training and virtual workspaces. Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 Jan 2026
2026 will be the year data becomes truly intelligent
As AI moves into production, enterprises are redefining data management around shared meaning, operational trust and system coherence rather than standalone capabilities. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Jan 2026
Embedded finance: How CIOs must prepare
Embedded finance is reshaping enterprises, requiring CIOs to own fintech architecture, security and compliance while delivering seamless payments, lending and banking experiences. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Jan 2026
10 AI topics for 2026 that enterprise leaders need to know
Use these trending AI topics to inform your organization's strategy for 2026 and position it for future success. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Jan 2026
Real-world AI voice cloning attack: A red teaming case study
Thanks to AI, social engineering campaigns are becoming more effective than ever. In this red team case study, see how voice cloning helped trick a seasoned business user. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Jan 2026
Is 2026 the year healthcare will open the digital front door?
Healthcare organizations need to assess patient needs and refocus resources onto the digital front door. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Jan 2026
5G and AR/VR: Industry use cases and impacts, explained
Many industries will reap major benefits from integrating augmented and virtual reality technology with 5G. But beware of limitations in 5G coverage and mobile device capabilities. Continue Reading
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News
05 Jan 2026
Hospitals aren't ringing in a new 340B rebate program
Hospitals are applauding a federal court's ruling to halt the Jan. 1 implementation of a rebate model pilot in the 340B Drug Pricing Program, which they claim would cost north of $400M. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Jan 2026
AI regulation: What businesses need to know in 2026
Numerous local, regional and national AI regulations can help businesses govern AI, foster innovation and mitigate potential risks -- as long as their differences are understood. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Jan 2026
How charities are using customer applications to boost support
Age UK, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and the RSPCA reveal the CRM and digital experience platforms – along with other marketing technologies – they use to help boost support Continue Reading
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News
05 Jan 2026
Novo's Wegovy pill hits the market with a $149 cash-pay price
Novo Nordisk has launched oral Wegovy in the U.S., with cash-pay pricing starting at $149 per month for the lowest doses and ranging up to $299 for higher doses. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Jan 2026
New tech frontier as resale moves from niche to mainstream
The retail resale market has moved from niche to mainstream, and it’s creating a whole new competitive enterprise tech market that’s ripe for change and consolidation Continue Reading
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News
05 Jan 2026
Telehealth prescribing flexibility extended through 2026
The flexibility has been extended for the fourth time through 2026, allowing prescriptions of controlled substances via telehealth without a prior in-person exam. Continue Reading
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News
05 Jan 2026
How Bahrain is building a region-leading digital economy
From hyperscale cloud and fintech regulation to AI skills and smart manufacturing, Bahrain is positioning technology at the heart of its economic diversification strategy, says Bahrain EDB’s Musab Abdullah Continue Reading
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News
05 Jan 2026
What will the Post Office scandal bring in 2026?
Campaigners are waiting to see what will unfold in the Post Office scandal in 2026, but history has told them not to hold their breath Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 Jan 2026
Why businesses need to fix (document) data foundations
CTOs, CIOs, CEOs, CFOs, CISOs (insert C-suite enterprise management role here) and their software application development team leaders are now faced with reassessing their data foundation, largely ... Continue Reading
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News
05 Jan 2026
Fresh SCC UK boss starts next week
Appointment announced towards the end of last year, with Russell Brown stepping into the role from next Monday Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 Jan 2026
OpenAI details GPT-5.2-Codex
As something of a recent open technology recap, we can note that (very late last year) OpenAI released GPT-5.2-Codex. This is a version of GPT-5.2 that is optimised for Codex. Codex is OpenAI’s own ... Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 Jan 2026
Identity: the new perimeter of ransomware defence
Ransomware exponents can target identity, bypassing technical defences. Boards should prioritise identity security, align investments, and embed cyber risk in governance Continue Reading
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News
05 Jan 2026
Falcon and beyond: Abu Dhabi’s blueprint for national AI governance
Through national frameworks, open-source innovation and homegrown models such as Falcon, Abu Dhabi is shaping a distinctive approach to AI governance and deployment Continue Reading
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News
05 Jan 2026
Global cloud infrastructure spending hits $102.6bn in Q3 2025
The cloud infrastructure market grew 25% year on year, driven by enterprises moving from AI experimentation to scaled deployment, according to research from Omdia Continue Reading
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News
05 Jan 2026
Singtel trials 50Gbps fibre to support future AI and cloud workloads
Singtel kicks off technical pilot for ultra-high-speed broadband, targeting the bandwidth requirements of immersive media, remote enterprise workflows and AI-driven systems Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Jan 2026
9 top generative AI tool categories for 2026
Agentic systems and AI data centers are driving forces shaping the development of GenAI tools and frameworks to build LLMs, orchestrate processes and integrate physical AI. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Jan 2026
CIO time: How IT leaders manage their calendars
As CIOs juggle long hours and global demands, they rely on deliberate scheduling and trusted assistants to stay focused on key priorities. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Jan 2026
The top 6 content management trends in 2026
AI technology continues to shape the content management market. It underpins top trends in 2026, including generative AI, agentic AI and predictive analytics. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Jan 2026
5 UC and collaboration trends reshaping the market in 2026
The UC trends driving strategic priorities in 2026 include agentic AI, connected workspaces and security advancements to boost productivity and innovation. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Jan 2026
7 benefits and use cases of AI in procurement
Using AI in procurement can improve supplier information and provide stronger governance. Here's what chief procurement officers should consider when evaluating the benefits of AI. Continue Reading
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News
02 Jan 2026
ServiceNow predicts more than one million new AI-driven jobs in UAE by 2030
Enterprise AI adoption, national strategy and large-scale digital transformation programmes are set to reshape the UAE labour market and technology landscape, according to ServiceNow research Continue Reading
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News
02 Jan 2026
Acer: Channel can help drive greater AI PC adoption
While large numbers of PC devices have been sold, partners are key to helping users benefit from artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Jan 2026
Sonatype CEO on self-service: The vulnerability data gap undermining AI-driven development
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Bhagwat Swaroop, in his capacity as CEO of Sonatype. Sonatype is known for its software supply chain security toolset (with ... Continue Reading
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News
31 Dec 2025
Top 10 police technology stories of 2025
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 police technology stories of 2025 Continue Reading
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News
31 Dec 2025
2025 review: Channel stories of the year
A look back over the stories that generated headlines over the past 12 months Continue Reading
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News
31 Dec 2025
Top 10 business applications stories of 2025
There is no doubt what took centre stage in the theatre of business applications in 25: agentic AI, surpassing pre-2022 AI, and generative AI. C-level executives bang the AI drum while enterprises find value Continue Reading
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News
31 Dec 2025
Top 10 surveillance, journalism and encryption stories of 2025
A transatlantic row between the UK and the Trump administration erupted after the UK attempted to force Apple to break its advanced encryption. That was just one of a series of stories reporting on the tension between state surveillance and privacy this year Continue Reading
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News
31 Dec 2025
Top 10 women in tech and diversity in tech stories of 2025
As the year draws to a close, Computer Weekly looks over some of the notable stories relating to women in tech, diversity and inclusion over the past 12 months Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Dec 2025
How VDI supports compliance in regulated industries
Regulatory compliance is a crucial but challenging objective for many organizations. VDI can support compliance goals by strengthening security and simplifying the audit process. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Dec 2025
The intersection of AI Governance and Innovation
The intersection of AI Governance and Innovation This is a guest blog post by Michelle Eisenberg, General Counsel, Unit4. Companies often battle with two conflicting pressures: (i) the need for ... Continue Reading
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News
30 Dec 2025
Oldest victim of Post Office scandal awarded OBE in New Year Honours 2026
The New Year Honours List 2026 conferred an OBE on the oldest living victim of the Post Office scandal, as well as hailing members of the UK technology community Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Dec 2025
AI surge fuels dramatic transformation of CIO role
As AI continues to move into the enterprise, the CIO's role is rapidly expanding into AI leadership, scaling AI responsibly and delivering measurable business value. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Dec 2025
Will 2026 be the year that Augmented Intelligence Trumps Artificial Ignorance
Forty years ago I forecast that the impact of machine learning would be that book-learning and logical reasoning would lose status just as literacy did when everyone could read and write. Two years ... Continue Reading
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News
30 Dec 2025
PwC: AI, cloud and next-generation networks redefine the Middle East’s TMT future
From sovereign cloud and AI compute to gaming and quantum, PwC research shows how the region is reshaping growth, competitiveness and digital sovereignty Continue Reading
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News
30 Dec 2025
Top 10 IT careers and skills stories of 2025
Looking back at the skills and hiring landscape in 2025, Computer Weekly shares key moments for IT careers and skills over the past 12 months Continue Reading
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News
30 Dec 2025
Top 10 information management stories of 2025
Artificial intelligence continued to have a big impact on information management in 2025. Also selected are case studies and interviews with data chiefs that show the enduring value of good data management Continue Reading
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News
30 Dec 2025
Top 10 government IT stories of 2025
The past 12 months has seen a number of significant milestones in digital government. Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 government IT stories of 2025 Continue Reading
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News
30 Dec 2025
Top 10 technology ethics stories of 2025
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 tech ethics stories of 2025 Continue Reading
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News
30 Dec 2025
Top 10 European IT stories of 2025
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 European technology stories of 2025 Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Dec 2025
Licensed vs. unlicensed spectrum: Key differences
Licensed spectrum is reliable and has better performance than unlicensed, which is low cost, easy to deploy and subject to interference. Lightly licensed spectrum offers a balance. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Dec 2025
Top web app security vulnerabilities and how to mitigate them
These common web application vulnerabilities have been thorns in the side of IT security for years. They are not new -- and neither are their fixes. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Dec 2025
IOWN 2.0 – the next applications for the next-gen network architecture
Continuing our look at the work of the IOWN project, we find out what use cases the next evolved generation of the infrastructure will support and which firms are likely to gain Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Dec 2025
IOWN advances next-generation network evolution and innovation
Ending a year in which it celebrated its fifth birthday, the Innovative Optical and Wireless Network project releases details of key evolutionary technological steps taken to address the networking, computing and energy consumption needs of businesses Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 Dec 2025
AI is not a silver bullet: why impact, not inputs, will define AI success
This is a guest blog post by Sven Peters, AI Evangelist, Atlassian. AI is rapidly reshaping how we work, and many companies are highlighting how widely they have adopted the technology. In fact, ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 Dec 2025
Unit4 Predictions: ERP Strategies in 2026
This is a guest blog post by Claus Jepsen, Chief Technology Officer, Unit4. It takes a catechetical form of self-posed questions and answers. Where will AI deliver the most value to ERP in 2026? A ... Continue Reading
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Tutorial
29 Dec 2025
What are the different types of network cables?
The main types of network cables are coax, fiber optics, and shielded and unshielded twisted pair. As enterprises deploy new technologies, it's critical to select the right cables. Continue Reading
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News
29 Dec 2025
Agentic orchestration, the next AI issue for CIOs to tackle
Salesforce, ServiceNow, AWS and others would like to manage all of your AI agents. Continue Reading
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Podcast
29 Dec 2025
How a distributor used AI-driven dynamic pricing for quick ROI
In this podcast, Turtle CTO and CISO David Magee explains why price optimization is so important to electrical distributors and how an Infor ERP 'widget' automates the task. Continue Reading
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News
29 Dec 2025
Top 10 Post Office scandal stories of 2025
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 Post Office scandal stories of 2025 Continue Reading
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News
29 Dec 2025
Top 10 cyber security stories of 2025
AI dominated all tech conversations this year, but the concerns of cyber security professionals extend far beyond. From remote work to supply chains, quantum to identity, there were plenty of other topics for the industry to chew over in 2025. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Dec 2025
2025 review: The main themes in the channel
MicroScope looks back over 2025 with a focus on the main topics that affected the world of the channel Continue Reading
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News
29 Dec 2025
Top 10 NHS IT stories of 2025
A new digital strategy, funding boosts and struggles to keep the lights on: here are Computer Weekly’s top NHS IT stories in 2025 Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Dec 2025
4 trends that will shape data management and AI in 2026
The tendencies that influence the next 12 months build on what began last year, including rising mergers and acquisitions and the need to simplify developing and deploying agents. Continue Reading