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December 19, 2024 19Dec2024 News

LockBit ransomware gang teases February 2025 return

An individual associated with the LockBit ransomware gang has broken cover to tease details of a new phase of the cyber criminal operation's activity, that they claim is set to begin in February 2025 Continue Reading

December 19, 2024 19Dec2024 Opinion

Challenging the cloud giants: Is a new era of competition on the horizon?

With the dominant hold that Amazon and Microsoft has on the global cloud market under scrutiny by regulators across the world, could 2025 usher in a new era of cloud competition? Continue Reading

December 19, 2024 19Dec2024 News

Project Gigabit makes further gains in UK Midlands

Latest work in £5bn infrastructure scheme begins in Leicestershire and Warwickshire to connect rural areas to full-fibre broadband Continue Reading

December 19, 2024 19Dec2024 News

Latest attempt to override UK’s outdated hacking law stalls

Amendments to the Data Bill that would have given the UK cyber industry a boost by updating restrictive elements of the Computer Misuse Act have failed to progress beyond a Lords committee Continue Reading

December 19, 2024 19Dec2024 Opinion

The Data Bill: It’s time to cyber up

The Computer Misuse Act is outdated and needs reform - so it's disappointing to see the government decline an opportunity to update the legislation, says the peer who proposed amendments Continue Reading

December 19, 2024 19Dec2024 Opinion

Innovation, insight and influence: the CISO playbook for 2025 and beyond

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

December 19, 2024 19Dec2024 News

Nokia and e& UAE claim world first in end-to-end network slicing for premium apps

Intent-based network slicing solution allows leading MENA operator to enhance user experiences for premium services such as enterprise applications Continue Reading

December 19, 2024 19Dec2024 News

AWS offers Hackney Council ‘minimum 22%’ discount on cloud services through OGVA 2.0

Amazon Web Services has renewed its cloud deal with Hackney Council, with the local authority receiving a minimum discount of 22% in exchange for agreeing to grow its AWS cloud footprint by 8% each year Continue Reading

December 19, 2024 19Dec2024 News

CCS cloud hosting deal with AWS under scrutiny as contract value soars by 89% after 15 months

Questions are being asked about whether CCS has breached procurement regulations by failing to re-tender a contract with AWS that has increased in value by 89% midway through Continue Reading

December 19, 2024 19Dec2024 News

Vodafone, Google unite to improve customer experience

Vodafone and Google team up to boost 5G upload speeds for Pixel users with the introduction of new MIMO technology to support demand for high-quality, immersive and interactive applications Continue Reading

December 19, 2024 19Dec2024 News

French court refuses to expedite trial of Sky ECC cryptophone distributor Thomas Herdman

Canadian businessman Thomas Herdman, who was arrested by French police despite agreeing a deal to cooperate with US investigators, has been denied bail after 42 months in pre-trial detention Continue Reading

December 19, 2024 19Dec2024 Opinion

IT Sustainability Think Tank: The energy challenge of AI datacentres in 2024 and beyond

The soaring enterprise demand for AI services is causing all sorts of problems for datacentre operators and their sustainability goals, which will need addressing in 2025 Continue Reading

December 19, 2024 19Dec2024 News

Top 10 women in tech and diversity in tech stories of 2024

As the year draws to a close, Computer Weekly looks over some of the notable stories relating to women in tech, diversity and inclusion throughout 2024 Continue Reading

December 19, 2024 19Dec2024 In Depth

Verizon, Nvidia launch 5G-powered AI service for enterprises

Telco combines secure private next-gen mobile network and private mobile edge compute with leading AI processor firm’s technology to deliver real-time AI services at the edge Continue Reading

December 18, 2024 18Dec2024 News

NTT claims world record for optical fibre transmission

Tech firm reveals results of what is said to be world’s first long-distance space division multiplexing transmission experiment Continue Reading

December 18, 2024 18Dec2024 News

NXP expands automotive networking and connectivity portfolio

Communications infrastructure chip firm makes strategic purchase of company specialising in advanced driver-assistance systems and in-vehicle infotainment applications Continue Reading

December 18, 2024 18Dec2024 News

The Security Interviews: Martin Lee, Cisco Talos

Threat intel expert and author Martin Lee, EMEA technical lead for security research at Cisco Talos, joins Computer Weekly to mark the 35th anniversary of the first ever ransomware attack Continue Reading

December 18, 2024 18Dec2024 News

Look to the future: How the threat landscape may evolve next

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

December 18, 2024 18Dec2024 News

Post Office IT department fired and rehired ‘friends’ at ‘exorbitant’ rates, says former HR chief

The Post Office got rid of permanent roles, including IT, and rehired the holders on over double the pay Continue Reading

December 18, 2024 18Dec2024 News

Regulating automated decision-making in the Data (Use and Access) Bill

Government proposals around the use of automated decision-making through AI and algorithms require amendment or risk exposing people to a diminishing of their rights Continue Reading

December 18, 2024 18Dec2024 Opinion

IT Sustainability Think Tank: Lessons from 2024 and priorities 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

December 18, 2024 18Dec2024 News

Axon still in possession of Police Scotland encryption keys

Supplier’s possession of encryption keys for Police Scotland data sharing system opens potential for access and transfer of sensitive data without the knowledge or consent of the force Continue Reading

December 18, 2024 18Dec2024 News

The future of CX is AI-powered and human-centric

AI is revolutionising customer experience, but companies must prioritise data quality and human oversight to deliver personalised services that builds loyalty and drives growth Continue Reading

December 17, 2024 17Dec2024 Opinion

2025-30: Geopolitical influence on cyber and the convergence of threat

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

December 17, 2024 17Dec2024 Opinion

Using AI to build stronger client relationships in 2025

On the Twelfth Day of AI, we explore the key benefits of Copilot, the potential risks, barriers to adoption, and strategies for ensuring successful implementation. Continue Reading

December 17, 2024 17Dec2024 News

Conservative MP adds to calls for public inquiry over PSNI police spying

Conservative MP David Davis calls for a public inquiry following a court ruling that the PSNI and Metropolitan Police unlawfully placed journalists under electronic surveillance Continue Reading

December 17, 2024 17Dec2024 News

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

December 17, 2024 17Dec2024 News

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

December 17, 2024 17Dec2024 News

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

December 17, 2024 17Dec2024 News

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 ... Continue Reading

December 17, 2024 17Dec2024 News

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

December 17, 2024 17Dec2024 News

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

December 17, 2024 17Dec2024 News

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

December 17, 2024 17Dec2024 News

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

December 17, 2024 17Dec2024 News

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

December 17, 2024 17Dec2024 Opinion

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

December 17, 2024 17Dec2024 E-Zine

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.... Continue Reading

December 17, 2024 17Dec2024 News

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

December 16, 2024 16Dec2024 Opinion

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

December 16, 2024 16Dec2024 News

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

December 16, 2024 16Dec2024 Blog Post

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

December 16, 2024 16Dec2024 News

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

December 16, 2024 16Dec2024 News

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

December 16, 2024 16Dec2024 News

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

December 16, 2024 16Dec2024 News

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

December 16, 2024 16Dec2024 News

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

December 16, 2024 16Dec2024 News

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

December 16, 2024 16Dec2024 News

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

December 16, 2024 16Dec2024 Opinion

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

December 14, 2024 14Dec2024 Blog Post

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

December 13, 2024 13Dec2024 Opinion

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

December 13, 2024 13Dec2024 News

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

December 13, 2024 13Dec2024 Opinion

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

December 13, 2024 13Dec2024 News

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

December 13, 2024 13Dec2024 Blog Post

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

December 13, 2024 13Dec2024 Blog Post

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

December 13, 2024 13Dec2024 News

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

December 13, 2024 13Dec2024 News

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

December 13, 2024 13Dec2024 News

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

December 13, 2024 13Dec2024 News

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

December 12, 2024 12Dec2024 Opinion

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

December 12, 2024 12Dec2024 News

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

December 12, 2024 12Dec2024 News

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

December 12, 2024 12Dec2024 News

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

December 12, 2024 12Dec2024 Blog Post

Data engineering - Eve: Making a case for transformed unstructured data with LLM-power

This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by legal AI agent software company Eve co-founder and chief product officer Matt Noe. Eve is the first personalised AI tool ... Continue Reading

December 12, 2024 12Dec2024 Opinion

Here comes the government’s Data Bill - again

In the past three years the government has proposed three different data bills - but the latest one looks like it might actually make it into law Continue Reading

December 12, 2024 12Dec2024 Opinion

Data: The reindeer pulling AI's sleigh

On the Ninth Day of AI, we explore the critical role data plays in AI implementation and the key steps business leaders must take to prepare their data for a successful AI future. Continue Reading

December 12, 2024 12Dec2024 In Depth

Google Cloud Platform: Key storage options in the Google Cloud

We survey the key cloud storage offers available from GCP, which include Cloud Storage, Persistent Disk and Filestore, with a range of service levels and app-specific options Continue Reading

December 12, 2024 12Dec2024 Blog Post

Grid Dynamics creates developer portal

Product engineering company Grid Dynamics has launched a developer portal that is intended to act as a self-service system designed to streamline the software development lifecycle (SDLC). It ... Continue Reading

December 12, 2024 12Dec2024 News

Post Office scandal in 2024 – part 2: Capture, the prequel

Users of the Post Office’s Capture system had similar experiences to those who struggled with the Horizon system, which came later, but their stories are only just coming out now Continue Reading

December 11, 2024 11Dec2024 News

Russia focuses cyber attacks on Ukraine rather than West despite rising tension

Computer Weekly talks to GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre operations director Paul Chichester and former NCSC chief executive Ciaran Martin on Russia, China and Salt Typhoon Continue Reading

December 11, 2024 11Dec2024 News

Police not ruling any person or crime out of Post Office scandal investigation

Metropolitan Police provides update on Operation Olympos, its national investigation into potential criminality in the Post Office Horizon scandal Continue Reading

December 11, 2024 11Dec2024 Opinion

Happy New Year: Three steps to maximise AI’s ROI in 2025

On the Eighth Day of AI, we explore the key considerations and strategic frameworks essential for extracting maximum value from AI projects. Continue Reading

December 11, 2024 11Dec2024 News

Microsoft shares details of plans to reduce water usage of AI datacentres

Microsoft has released details of the latest initiative to minimise the environmental footprint of its datacentres Continue Reading

December 11, 2024 11Dec2024 News

Google demos next-gen error correction with Willow quantum tech

Willow represents Google’s latest development in its goal to produce quantum computing that can scale beyond error limits Continue Reading

December 11, 2024 11Dec2024 News

IaaS firm uses Pure Storage as a service for ‘virtual datacentres’

Espresso Gridpoint moved from largely NetApp to Pure Storage FlashBlade file and object for its ‘virtual datacentres’ business model that offers VMware, Hyper-V and ProxMox VMs Continue Reading

December 11, 2024 11Dec2024 News

Freshworks rides Asia’s digital wave

The enterprise software firm’s exponential growth in the region is driven by demand for streamlined customer and employee experiences by its mid-market customers Continue Reading

December 11, 2024 11Dec2024 Blog Post

Cohesity Veritas 'combination' galvanises data protection grade

Cohesity has completed its “combination” with Veritas’ enterprise data protection business. The company now claims to be the world’s largest data protection software provider by market share, ... Continue Reading

December 11, 2024 11Dec2024 News

Post Office scandal in 2024 – part 1: A year in the mainstream

Read this year’s 10 most read Computer Weekly articles about the Post Office Horizon IT scandal Continue Reading

December 10, 2024 10Dec2024 News

Dangerous CLFS and LDAP flaws stand out on Patch Tuesday

Microsoft has fixed over 70 CVEs in its final Patch Tuesday update of the year, and defenders should prioritise a zero-day in the Common Log File System Driver, and another impactful flaw in the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol Continue Reading

December 10, 2024 10Dec2024 News

iOS vuln leaves user data dangerously exposed

Jamf threat researchers detail an exploit chain for a recently patched iOS vulnerability that enables a threat actor to steal sensitive data, warning that many organisations are still neglecting mobile updates Continue Reading

December 10, 2024 10Dec2024 Blog Post

Opening up mainframe data, one utility at a time

Freeform Dynamics recently caught up with VirtualZ, an often overlooked vendor of connectivity tools that bridge the gap between the mainframe, cloud and on-premise IT platform worlds. The more we ... Continue Reading

December 10, 2024 10Dec2024 Opinion

Defending against cyber grinches: AI for enhanced security

On the Seventh Day of AI, Defending against cyber grinches: AI for enhanced security, we explore the double-edged sword of AI in cybersecurity and how businesses can protect themselves against the cyber grinches. Continue Reading

December 10, 2024 10Dec2024 News

UK police continue to hold millions of custody images unlawfully

Annual report from the biometrics and surveillance camera commissioner of England and Wales highlights the ongoing and unlawful retention millions of custody images of innocent people never charged with a crime by police Continue Reading

December 10, 2024 10Dec2024 News

Government launches £100m innovation fund for public service reform

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster calls on Whitehall to adopt a ‘test-and-learn’ culture and pledges to make government ‘more like a startup’ Continue Reading

December 10, 2024 10Dec2024 Blog Post

Xiaomi 14T Pro smartphone review

In keeping with my end-of-year tablet update, I dovetailed my recent embrace of the Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro with the chance to get hold of the Xiaomi 14T Pro. Having been using the same smartphone for ... Continue Reading

December 10, 2024 10Dec2024 News

DWP ‘fairness analysis’ reveals bias in AI fraud detection system

Information about people’s age, disability, marital status and nationality influences decisions to investigate benefit claims for fraud, but the Department for Work and Pensions says there are ‘no immediate concerns of unfair treatment’ Continue Reading

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