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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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Opinion
17 Dec 2024
Driving government efficiency through better software and IT managment
How improving IT asset management in the public sector can help the UK government achieve efficiency goals without impacting services Continue Reading
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News
17 Dec 2024
Ofcom publishes Illegal Harms Codes of Practice
The codes of practice and guidance from Ofcom outline the steps online services providers can take to protect their users from illegal harms Continue Reading
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News
17 Dec 2024
Latest list of AI in government decision-making published
The government wants to show it’s being transparent over the use of algorithms that directly impact citizens Continue Reading
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News
17 Dec 2024
Top 10 end user computing stories of 2024
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 end user stories of the year, overlooking the growth of new PC form factors and devices equipped with neural processing units for AI acceleration Continue Reading
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News
17 Dec 2024
Digital Ethics Summit 2024: recognising AI’s socio-technical nature
At trade association TechUK’s eighth annual Digital Ethics Summit, public officials and industry figures and civil society groups met to discuss the ethical challenges associated with the proliferation of artificial intelligence tools globally and the direction of travel set for 2025 Continue Reading
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News
17 Dec 2024
Top 10 cloud stories of 2024
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 cloud stories of 2024 Continue Reading
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News
17 Dec 2024
Top 10 datacentre stories of 2024
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 datacentre stories of 2024 Continue Reading
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News
17 Dec 2024
VMO2 claims UK overall broadband experience leadership
Biannual study looking at UK broadband connectivity experiences finds Virgin Media O2 grabbing five of the overall national experience awards outright Continue Reading
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News
17 Dec 2024
VMware customers seek alternatives amid licensing changes
Research reveals that while most VMware customers are satisfied with their current software, they are exploring alternatives due to concerns over rising costs Continue Reading
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News
17 Dec 2024
Tribunal criticises PSNI and Met Police for spying operation to identify journalists’ sources
The Investigatory Powers Tribunal has criticised the Police Service of Northern Ireland and the Metropolitan Police for unlawfully spying on journalists Continue Reading
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News
17 Dec 2024
UK government looks to rewrite copyright rules for AI training
Labour has begun a consultation looking at how creators of original content can be compensated for AI training that uses their work Continue Reading
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News
17 Dec 2024
Government promises redress and justice to Post Office Capture system users
The government has officially recognised that users of the Post Office’s Capture software experienced shortfalls caused by the system’s errors Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Dec 2024
IT Sustainability Think Tank: Green IT challenges and opportunities for 2025
The pursuit of sustainability is not without its challenges but, with the right strategies and a dedicated approach, it is an attainable goal for enterprises in 2025 Continue Reading
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News
17 Dec 2024
Channel moves: Who’s gone where?
Changes and moves announced at Computacenter, Genesys, The Noledge Group, Forcepoint and CirrusHQ Continue Reading
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E-Zine
17 Dec 2024
Technology on the beat
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the future of technology in policing as the Home Office announces plans for a new IT organisation. We look at the security risks from employees using publicly available generative AI tools in the workplace. And we hear how Hyatt Hotels is creating a data culture across the organisation. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
17 Dec 2024
How NCS is tackling the enterprise IT market
The technology service provider is counting on its government experience, global expert network and cyber security capabilities to penetrate the enterprise IT market Continue Reading
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Definition
17 Dec 2024
What is a semantic network?
A semantic network is a knowledge structure that depicts how concepts are related to one another and how they interconnect. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Dec 2024
5 predictions about 5G adoption in 2025 and beyond
You can distill the biggest predictions about the future of 5G into one big prediction: By 2027, 5G will overtake 4G as the dominant technology. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Dec 2024
The 10 best cloud security certifications for IT pros in 2025
Certifications can help security pros prove their baseline knowledge of infosec topics. Consider adding these top cloud security certifications to your arsenal. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Dec 2024
Cryptocurrency scams: Common types and prevention
Cryptocurrency scams are rising, and thieves are using new and old techniques to steal money. Some of the latest scams involve rug pull scams, Ponzi schemes and phishing scams. Continue Reading
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Definition
17 Dec 2024
What is Amazon Bedrock (AWS Bedrock)?
Amazon Bedrock -- also known as AWS Bedrock -- is a machine learning platform used to build generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications on the Amazon Web Services cloud computing platform. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Dec 2024
SAP S/4HANA vs. Oracle Cloud ERP: Which is best for you?
IT leaders must learn the differences between SAP S/4HANA and Oracle Cloud ERP to ensure they make the right choice for their organization and avoid an expensive mistake. Continue Reading
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News
16 Dec 2024
Blackberry sells Cylance to Arctic Wolf for $160M
After exiting the mobile device market, Blackberry acquired Cylance for $1.4 billion in 2018 to expand its presence in enterprise security. Continue Reading
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News
16 Dec 2024
Cleo zero-day vulnerability gets CVE as attacks continue
The new Cleo zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2024-55956, is separate from CVE-2024-50623 despite both vulnerabilities being used by threat actors to target the same endpoints. Continue Reading
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Opinion
16 Dec 2024
Private vs public AI: Which should your business use in 2025?
On the Eleventh Day of AI, we explore the differences between private and public AI, the key benefits and downsides of private AI, future trends, and how to get started with a hybrid AI approach. Continue Reading
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16 Dec 2024
What are the security risks of bring your own AI?
The rise of generative AI has led to a plethora of publicly accessible artificial intelligence tools, but what are the risks when external AI tools are used with corporate data? Continue Reading
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16 Dec 2024
What do the home secretary’s policing reforms mean for the future of the Police Digital Service?
The government is to create a new central body for policing with IT strategy in its proposed purview, but what does this mean for the Home Office-backed Police Digital Service? Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Dec 2024
How to install Homebrew on macOS for software distribution
Organizations that want to automate software distribution can use package managers such as Homebrew to simplify their business software deployment process. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Dec 2024
How to mitigate wiper malware
A wiperware cyberattack can change the game for organizations because it causes complete destruction of data and systems. Find out how to protect your organization. Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Dec 2024
What is a business continuity plan audit and how do you create one?
A business continuity plan audit is a formalized method for evaluating how business continuity processes are being managed. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Dec 2024
Advancing continuous manufacturing with FDA support
Continuous manufacturing is transforming pharmaceuticals with FDA support, bringing faster production, cost savings and improved quality to the industry. Continue Reading
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News
16 Dec 2024
Top 10 business applications stories of 2024
Business applications are now AI-enabled, but it is not easy to deploy these products successfully to improve business metrics Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Dec 2024
Top patient education strategies for managing obesity
Patient education, communication and motivation will be key for healthcare providers and patients managing obesity. Continue Reading
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News
16 Dec 2024
Broadcom, AT&T settle lawsuit over VMware support
The companies have 'reached a settlement-in-principle,' but the telecom giant has indicated it's planning an exit from the virtualization platform. Continue Reading
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News
16 Dec 2024
Post Office ‘weaponised’ IT system in most ‘extensive and prolonged’ miscarriage
In closing, public inquiry counsel made clear that it’s not a computer system being investigated, but rather human beings Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Dec 2024
Microsoft Copilot: A Year of Learning
If 2023 was the year when generative AI burst onto the scene, 2024 has been one of experimentation and reality-checking. And nowhere is this more evident than in how UK CIOs have been responding to ... Continue Reading
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News
16 Dec 2024
Morse Micro intros Wi-Fi HaLow router
Wi-Fi HaLow chips provider announces launch of first reference-designed access point based on low-power wireless standard expanding its suite of internet of things evaluation tools Continue Reading
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News
16 Dec 2024
Google aims to boost productivity with AI Agent tool
Agentspace uses the power of Gemini and Google's search technology to help employees reduce the number of hours spent searching for documents internally. Continue Reading
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Video
16 Dec 2024
Inversion of control vs. dependency injection
This video tutorial explains the relationship between dependency injection and inversion of control as well as how they underpin the Spring framework. Continue Reading
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News
16 Dec 2024
Top 10 IT leadership interviews of 2024
The top technology leaders talk to Computer Weekly to discuss the challenges they face and the strategies, solutions and successes they are delivering Continue Reading
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News
16 Dec 2024
Trump's restructuring plan risks federal brain drain
Trump's plan to restructure the U.S. government with layoffs, office relocations and RTO mandates could potentially drive skilled workers to quit. Continue Reading
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News
16 Dec 2024
Top 10 software development stories of 2024
This year has seen large language models get significantly better at code generation Continue Reading
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News
16 Dec 2024
Next year must be used to prepare for PSTN switch-off
Although the PSTN switch-off has been delayed, the channel still needs to prepare customers to migrate to a fresh comms strategy Continue Reading
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News
16 Dec 2024
The Security Interviews: Stephen McDermid, Okta
Okta regional chief security officer for EMEA sits down with Dan Raywood to talk about how Okta is pivoting to a secure-by-design champion Continue Reading
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News
16 Dec 2024
Nokia claims European 5G cloud RAN and standalone mmWave firsts
Comms tech provider claims milestones in radio access networks and fixed wireless access connectivity, looking to provide more agile network services to customers by bringing network usage closer to the edge and closing digital divide Continue Reading
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News
16 Dec 2024
Oxford University’s IT department pilots Microsoft Copilot
The university has ambitious plans to use artificial intelligence across university departments, and IT is the guinea pig Continue Reading
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News
16 Dec 2024
UK businesses risk disruption as PSTN switch-off approaches
Third annual state of UK broadband study from independent comms and tech service provider reveals most businesses remain unprepared for transition to all-IP networks Continue Reading
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News
16 Dec 2024
Nscale unveils IP network offering to support AI workloads
IP network designed to support growing global demand for AI-driven applications, which consume massive amounts of data Continue Reading
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News
16 Dec 2024
ESET: RansomHub most active ransomware group in H2 2024
The antimalware vendor says law enforcement operations against the LockBit ransomware gang were successful, but a new prolific group has emerged in its place. Continue Reading
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Opinion
16 Dec 2024
IT Sustainability Think Tank: The economic benefits of going green
The past 12 months have seen companies row back on their sustainability commitments, in response to economic pressures, but could doing so harm their bottom line in the long run? Continue Reading
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News
16 Dec 2024
Ransomware threat shows no sign of slowing down
Those making predictions about what’s in store for the channel next year point to the persistent and growing problems caused by cyber criminals Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Dec 2024
20 top business intelligence tools to know about in 2025
To help you find the right BI software for your analytics needs, here's a look at 20 top tools and the key features that differentiate them from other technologies. Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Dec 2024
What is business intelligence (BI)? A detailed guide
Business intelligence, or BI, is a technology-driven data analysis process that helps an organization's executives, managers and workers make informed business decisions. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Dec 2024
Moving JavaOne to Las Vegas shows Oracle has 2020 vision
The rebranding of JavaOne to Oracle Code One and move from San Francisco to Las Vegas is one that I will welcome with open arms, and you should too. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Dec 2024
Print Industry Trends, 2025
In 2025, the print industry will be shaped by ongoing vendor consolidation, declining print volumes, and changing customer demands. Quocirca expects to see new entrants and diversification from ... Continue Reading
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Definition
13 Dec 2024
What is pay-as-you-go cloud computing (PAYG cloud computing)?
Pay-as-you-go cloud computing, or PAYG cloud computing, is a payment method for cloud computing that charges based on usage. The practice is similar to that of utility bills, using only resources that are needed. Continue Reading
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Podcast
13 Dec 2024
Risk & Repeat: Attacks ramp up on Cleo MFT software
Earlier this week, threat actors began exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Cleo's managed file transfer products, but the details of the flaw remain unclear. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
13 Dec 2024
Migrate to passwordless to enhance security and UX
Transitioning to passwordless authentication enables organizations to strengthen user account and sensitive data security without adding UX friction for end users. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Dec 2024
Understand your S/4HANA deployment options
As SAP S/4HANA has matured, the vendor's ERP deployment options have narrowed. Here's a look at the main two offerings -- a public cloud option and a private cloud option. Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 Dec 2024
Decoding the end of the decade: What CISOs should watch out for
From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s Continue Reading
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News
13 Dec 2024
Last-minute geek gift ideas for the holidays
Still searching for holiday gifts for geeks? Try these offbeat suggestions recommended by our panel of consultants, from the practical to the fantastic and everything in between. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Dec 2024
ChatGPT search: Details about OpenAI's search engine
ChatGPT search is a generative AI search engine that ingests information in real time. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
13 Dec 2024
How AI is shaping the future of the cybersecurity workforce
ISACA's 'State of Cybersecurity 2024' report found that, while AI helps automate lower-level tasks, it presents issues when it comes to succession planning and talent development. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Dec 2024
Disaster recovery glossary: 27 terms to know
Creating a disaster recovery plan is challenging, but critical for long-term business success. DR teams and IT can benefit from understanding these 27 terms. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Dec 2024
How real-time health data exchange can drive emergency care
Michigan Health Information Network has launched a pilot project that enables real-time health data exchange between emergency medical services and hospitals. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Dec 2024
What is virtual nursing, and why is it on the rise?
Virtual nursing facilitated through telehealth and RPM tools can help address nursing shortages and burnout by supporting bedside nurses with various tasks. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Dec 2024
Breaking down the cost of cloud computing in 2025
Businesses migrating to the cloud can reap benefits they wouldn't get staying on the premises -- but then there's the pricing. Check out cost structures of the big three providers. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Dec 2024
7 Scrum certifications and career paths to pursue
Learn about the various Scrum certifications for Scrum masters, product owners and developers. Discover career paths that map to those certifications. Continue Reading
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News
13 Dec 2024
Les PC IA ne perceront pas avant 2027 (Forrester)
Utilité limitée, manque d’applications, prix encore élevés, les PC qui embarquent de l’Intelligence artificielle n’ont pas encore séduit les professionnels ni trouvé leurs publics. Forrester recommande néanmoins de les tester en prévision du moment où ils deviendront une norme. Continue Reading
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News
13 Dec 2024
Google Cloud’s Agentspace to unlock enterprise data
Agentspace uses AI agents to automate workflows and connect to multiple data sources to perform tasks and deliver insights, boosting enterprise productivity and efficiency Continue Reading
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News
13 Dec 2024
High health costs force small employers to up cost-sharing
As small businesses struggle to keep up with rising healthcare costs, many have increased cost-sharing for their workers in both single and family coverage. Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 Dec 2024
Decking the halls with AI: the evolution of managed services
On the Tenth Day of AI, we explore the evolving role of AI in managed services and what to expect in 2025. Continue Reading
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News
13 Dec 2024
Computer Misuse Act reform gains traction in Parliament
An amendment to the proposed Data (Access and Use) Bill that will right a 35-year-old wrong and protect security professionals from criminalisation is to be debated at Westminster Continue Reading
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News
13 Dec 2024
TD Synnex UK&I managing director: AI set to grow in 2025
This might not have quite been the year the industry was expecting, but there are reasons to believe markets will improve Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Dec 2024
Data engineering - FlowX.ai: Orchestrating data pipelines for vertical AI agents
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Bogdan Raduta in his role as head of research for FlowX.ai, a company that specialises in the creation of a developer ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Dec 2024
Looking ahead at long, mid and short term IT plans
The news that Google researchers have demonstrated quantum technology that can scale exponentially, without incurring massive error overheads, is seen by many as a breakthrough in this emerging ... Continue Reading
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News
13 Dec 2024
How AWS is protecting customers from cyber threats
Amazon Web Services reveals how its threat intelligence capabilities work under the hood to thwart cyber attacks and keep its customers’ data safe Continue Reading
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News
13 Dec 2024
Mobile industry unlocks new opportunities with open APIs
Intelligence arm of global mobile trade association finds significant progress made by mobile industry and cloud providers when it comes to opening up their networks to developers through open APIs Continue Reading
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News
13 Dec 2024
Record levels of data consumption on VMO2 networks
Research from UK comms provider shows as British workers returned to the office in 2024, its network dealt with record levels of data consumption, including an 8.1% rise in broadband usage and a 9% uplift year-on-year on mobile data Continue Reading
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News
13 Dec 2024
Post Office scandal 2024 – part 3: Fujitsu’s 12-month fall from grace
After years of refusing to comment, Fujitsu was unable to continue hiding from its role in the Post Office Horizon IT scandal as politicians and a public inquiry demanded answers Continue Reading
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News
12 Dec 2024
The evolution of generative AI for the artist
At the start of the hype era of image-generating tools like Stable Diffusion and Midjourney, many feared creatives would lose their jobs. Two years later, things are different. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Dec 2024
Django vs. Flask: Comparing Python web frameworks
Django's batteries-included approach might be excessive for small projects. Flask is lightweight, but a lack of built-in tools can add to development time. Analyze the tradeoffs. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Dec 2024
The 5-second rule to create effective technical illustrations
Like any picture, a well-crafted technical illustration is worth a thousand words. Make the most of your diagrams and flowcharts and follow the 5-second rule for reader usability. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Dec 2024
See what's new in Desired State Configuration v3
Avoid unexpected surprises, and learn how to bring consistency to your on-premises infrastructure and cloud resources with the overhauled configuration management tool. Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 Dec 2024
CISOs: Don’t rely solely on technical defences in 2025
From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Dec 2024
10 top learning experience platforms to use in 2025
The benefits of learning experience platforms are numerous, especially in an age of remote and hybrid work. Here are some of the top LXPs and features to consider right now. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Dec 2024
5 common malvertising examples
Malvertising is relatively new in the world of cyberthreats and can be the hardest to spot. Here are five examples of these malicious ads. Continue Reading
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News
12 Dec 2024
Cleo patches file transfer zero-day flaw under attack
Cleo published a patch for its Harmony, VLTrader and LexiCom managed file transfer products, which addresses a 'critical vulnerability' that's separate from CVE-2024-50623. Continue Reading
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Answer
12 Dec 2024
What's the difference between jailbreaking and rooting?
To secure corporate smartphones, IT must ensure these devices have security measures in place. Jailbreaking and rooting remove these restrictions and create vulnerabilities. Continue Reading
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News
12 Dec 2024
ASTP releases HTI-2 final rule to drive interoperability
While the HTI-2 proposed rule included a wide range of initiatives, the final rule focuses on a scaled-back set of proposals related to TEFCA and information blocking. Continue Reading
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News
12 Dec 2024
USPSTF proposes guidelines for cervical cancer screening
With the advent of new self-collection methods for HPV testing, the USPSTF has proposed draft guidelines for cervical cancer screening that include patient-collected HPV tests. Continue Reading
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News
12 Dec 2024
Nokia and Motorola integrate drone tech for public safety and mission-critical industries
AI-enabled 4G/5G drone-in-a-box solution to offer enhanced situational awareness, remote operations and faster decision-making to help first responder agencies and industries Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Dec 2024
Free network disaster recovery plan template and guide
Proper network disaster recovery planning can mean the difference between a brief disruption and extensive downtime. Download our free template to get started building a plan. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Dec 2024
10 largest healthcare data breaches of 2024
Upward of 137 million individuals were affected by the 10 largest healthcare data breaches reported to OCR in 2024 combined, with Change Healthcare accounting for 100 million. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Dec 2024
9 identity and access management trends to watch in 2025
Identity threats continue to change and so, too, do the defenses developed to address those security challenges. Be ready for what's coming next in IAM. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Dec 2024
7 must-know IAM standards in 2025
Does your IAM program need OAuth or OpenID Connect? Or maybe both? Let's look at the various standards and protocols that make identity management function. Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 Dec 2024
Nonhuman identity security is getting board-level attention
Has your organization addressed nonhuman identity security? NHI attacks are becoming more prevalent and need to be a part of enterprise security strategies. Continue Reading
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News
12 Dec 2024
Tech workers say diversity and inclusion efforts are working
The status of diversity in the technology sector remains up for debate, but some tech industry workers are seeing improvements, says Tenth Revolution Group Continue Reading
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News
12 Dec 2024
Emerging Ymir ransomware heralds more coordinated threats in 2025
A newly observed ransomware strain has the community talking about more collaboration, and blurred lines, between threat groups next year, according to NCC’s monthly cyber barometer Continue Reading
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News
12 Dec 2024
Zocdoc: Timeliness is key patient self-scheduling preference
In addition to timeliness, the location was important to consumers using patient self-scheduling software. Continue Reading