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March 17, 2022 17Mar2022 News

Verizon Business enriches mobile endpoint for Microsoft Teams

Business solutions provider becomes one of the first operators to join forces with IT giant to enable enterprise customers to experience the full power of communications and collaboration system Continue Reading

March 17, 2022 17Mar2022 News

Connectivity partnership sees Tata Communications get in gear with Formula 1

Global communications firm charged with delivering a managed end-to-end network that will transform the F1 fan immersive video experience in more than 180 countries Continue Reading

March 17, 2022 17Mar2022 News

How multiphysics simulation might accelerate the advent of quantum computing – and vice versa

Sophisticated tools that simulate more than one physical phenomenon at a time may help designers home in on optimal architectures for quantum computers at less cost – and much faster Continue Reading

March 17, 2022 17Mar2022 News

Alarm raised over ‘trickster’ LokiLocker ransomware

The new LokiLocker ransomware is, like its namesake, adept at tricks and misdirection, say BlackBerry researchers Continue Reading

March 17, 2022 17Mar2022 News

Value of contactless transactions doubles in two years

Almost £166bn was spent in the UK last year using contactless technology, compared with £80.5bn in 2019 Continue Reading

March 17, 2022 17Mar2022 Opinion

ERP and the cloud

Work to your agenda – not someone else’s Continue Reading

March 17, 2022 17Mar2022 News

FCSA takes steps to help umbrella company members protect themselves better from cyber attacks

After a spate of suspected ransomware attacks on its members, the Freelance and Contractor Services Association is partnering with a cyber security firm that can coach its umbrella firms on how to protect themselves better Continue Reading

March 17, 2022 17Mar2022 News

Windstream claims North America’s ‘first and only comprehensive’ managed SASE

Managed communications service provider sees new bundle enabling convergence of networking and security as addressing modern-day challenges of digital business transformation, cyber security and workforce mobility Continue Reading

March 17, 2022 17Mar2022 News

Ukrainian tech journalists join fight to fill news void

Technology journalists in Ukraine are raising funds to enable them to help Ukrainians survive during the Russian invasion Continue Reading

March 17, 2022 17Mar2022 Opinion

Monitoring performance in a hybrid cloud world

The growing use of cloud demands a new breed of monitoring and observability tools to keep track of how cloud-native applications and services perform Continue Reading

March 17, 2022 17Mar2022 Blog Post

The low-no-code series – Professor Adrian Cheok: An aye-eye on low-code AI

The Computer Weekly Developer Network gets high-brow on low-code and no-code (LC/NC) technologies in an analysis series designed to uncover some of the nuances and particularities of this approach ... Continue Reading

March 16, 2022 16Mar2022 News

UK government warned of ‘slow progress’ on infrastructure plans

Annual report from UK’s official independent infrastructure adviser warns that progress on gigabit roll-out may be at risk, and sets out infrastructure priorities for 2022 Continue Reading

March 16, 2022 16Mar2022 News

Biden signs ransomware reporting mandate into law

CNI operators in the US must now report cyber attacks within 72 hours, and ransomware payments within 24 hours Continue Reading

March 16, 2022 16Mar2022 News

Two men convicted after using EncroChat cryptophones to plot killing

Evidence from the encrypted phone network EncroChat led to the conviction of two men for conspiracy to murder Continue Reading

March 16, 2022 16Mar2022 News

UCL report projects 5,500 ‘open data’ jobs in Newham by 2035

Report from University College London’s Institute for Global Prosperity says London borough is ‘uniquely placed to seize the data opportunity’ Continue Reading

March 16, 2022 16Mar2022 News

SentinelOne adds Attivo Networks to identity portfolio

SentinelOne adds identity threat detection and response technology to its cyber portfolio, saying it will benefit zero-trust adoption among its customers Continue Reading

March 16, 2022 16Mar2022 News

UKtech50 2022: Help us find the most influential people in UK IT

Computer Weekly’s annual search for the 50 most influential people in UK IT is back – let us know who you would like to nominate for this year’s list Continue Reading

March 16, 2022 16Mar2022 News

AWS pledges to invest £1.8bn in building out its UK datacentre footprint over next two years

Public cloud giant outlines commitment to bolstering its digital infrastructure in the UK through investing billions of pounds in its datacentres Continue Reading

March 16, 2022 16Mar2022 News

Estonian anti-money laundering software pilot reaps benefits

Estonian startup and local banks have successfully piloted a data-sharing platform that prevents money laundering Continue Reading

March 16, 2022 16Mar2022 News

German authorities warn on Kaspersky but stop short of ban

Germany authorities warn Kaspersky users to consider alternatives to the firm’s flagship antivirus software, citing national security concerns and the war on Ukraine Continue Reading

March 16, 2022 16Mar2022 News

Facebook owner Meta plots Spanish datacentre build to power ‘metaverse’ strategy

Social media giant Meta wants to put Spain at the ‘heart’ of its vision for how the next-generation of the internet will work, with plans to build a datacentre and a remote working hub Continue Reading

March 16, 2022 16Mar2022 News

Quantum launches ‘scale-out’ i6H rackmount tape library

Aimed at hyperscalers and enterprises, the LTO-9 system comes in a rackmount form factor that can be deployed anywhere in the datacentre as part of a common pool of storage Continue Reading

March 16, 2022 16Mar2022 News

SmarTone, Ericsson team to empower businesses with industry-first connectivity boost app

What is said to be a world-first smartphone app will enable 4G and 5G business mobile users to dynamically boost cellular connectivity Continue Reading

March 16, 2022 16Mar2022 News

CaddyWiper is fourth new malware linked to Ukraine war

ESET’s cyber security analysts have identified yet another destructive wiper malware being used against targets in Ukraine Continue Reading

March 16, 2022 16Mar2022 News

Kubernetes vulnerability underscores repeated security warnings

The disclosure of a new vulnerability in an important container runtime engine that underpins Kubernetes has drawn fresh warnings to pay attention to securing Kubernetes environments Continue Reading

March 16, 2022 16Mar2022 In Depth

A waste of energy: Dealing with idle servers in the datacentre

Servers can be the slackers of the datacentre, consuming power without doing much work. Why not whip them into shape? Continue Reading

March 16, 2022 16Mar2022 In Depth

Dynamic workforce planning gains ground in more turbulent economy

Some organisations are developing dynamic workforce planning approaches to cope with increasing economic turbulence and change – the South Central Ambulance Service is one Continue Reading

March 16, 2022 16Mar2022 News

No end to UK bank branch closures as HSBC shuts 69 more

HSBC closes another 69 branches as customers continue to migrate to digital channels Continue Reading

March 16, 2022 16Mar2022 News

Blu Wireless unveils ‘landmark’ 5G mmWave testbed in France

5G mmWave wireless systems provider opens testbed to drive mobility, 5G backhaul and security applications Continue Reading

March 16, 2022 16Mar2022 Blog Post

The low-no-code series – BML Digital: Key factors for real world use cases

The Computer Weekly Developer Network gets high-brow on low-code and no-code (LC/NC) technologies in an analysis series designed to uncover some of the nuances and particularities of this approach ... Continue Reading

March 16, 2022 16Mar2022 News

Intel injects billions into European semiconductor push

With no end in sight to the semiconductor shortage, Intel is blowing the budget on ramping up European manufacturing, packaging and R&D Continue Reading

March 16, 2022 16Mar2022 News

ROC Mondriaan offers Apple skills in Dutch schools

Dutch school teaches the IT skills that users want but are not available in traditional courses, which is why it has developed a course focused on Apple technology Continue Reading

March 16, 2022 16Mar2022 News

TCS doubles down on innovation and talent in Australia

Indian IT service provider TCS has opened an innovation centre in Sydney and is investing in local talent to meet the digital transformation needs of Australian organisations Continue Reading

March 15, 2022 15Mar2022 News

Meta fined €17m over EU data breaches

The Irish Data Protection Commissioner has fined Meta after finding it in breach of GDPR rules Continue Reading

March 15, 2022 15Mar2022 News

Telefónica, Pente partner to simplify 5G edge transformation for enterprises

Israeli enterprise LTE/5G services provider teams with incumbent Spanish telco on project aiming to “democratise” the delivery of advanced industry transformation through a managed edge-based 5G cloud service Continue Reading

March 15, 2022 15Mar2022 News

Nokia, Antofagasta Minerals dig deep for private 5G wireless network

Deployment of private 5G technology in mining use case in Chile brings high-capacity and low-latency connectivity for sensors and vehicles supporting operations, including an autonomous fleet of trucks Continue Reading

March 15, 2022 15Mar2022 Opinion

Cloud enterprise applications need great developer tools too

Developer and quality assurance tools play an important role in safeguarding cloud enterprise applications from disruption Continue Reading

March 15, 2022 15Mar2022 Opinion

How cyber security teams can conquer the four-day working week

The four-day week may be an idea whose time has come, but for always-on cyber security professionals, the impact of squeezing more work into fewer days is a tricky proposition Continue Reading

March 15, 2022 15Mar2022 News

Vodafone unveils UK’s first on-demand 5G network slice

Leading UK operator teams with Ericsson to create the UK’s first on-demand 5G network slice, with trial showing how businesses can deploy dedicated on-demand and secure end-to-end connectivity Continue Reading

March 15, 2022 15Mar2022 News

Cross-party group of MPs calls on Loan Charge contractors to participate in call for evidence

The Loan Charge and Taxpayer Fairness All Party Parliamentary Group is seeking input from contractors about the real-world toll the loan charge policy is having on them Continue Reading

March 15, 2022 15Mar2022 Blog Post

The low-no-code series – AutoRabit: Clicks not code needs complexity control

The Computer Weekly Developer Network gets high-brow on low-code and no-code (LC/NC) technologies in an analysis series designed to uncover some of the nuances and particularities of this approach ... Continue Reading

March 15, 2022 15Mar2022 News

Abu Dhabi aims for a paradigm shift in drone delivery

Abu Dhabi’s drone network could become the world’s first drone platform that serves a wide variety of use cases for different industries across an entire city Continue Reading

March 15, 2022 15Mar2022 News

FullFibre furthers reach in Midlands and goes live with Droitwich Spa cabinet

Boost to altnet’s goal of reaching 500,000 premises by 2025 as wholesale customer lights up first cabinet in Droitwich Spa, allowing residents to access an ultrafast, full-fibre network, as Midlands South team makes gain Continue Reading

March 15, 2022 15Mar2022 News

IR35 private sector reforms one year on: Assessing the impact on the UK’s tech talent pool

With the first anniversary of the IR35 reforms taking effect in the private sector fast approaching, IT contractors set out how the changes have affected their ability to find work in the UK Continue Reading

March 15, 2022 15Mar2022 In Depth

How data analytics drives wind turbine power generation

Data analytics and related software lies behind the burgeoning wind turbine industry, with predictive maintenance to the fore. We find out how Continue Reading

March 15, 2022 15Mar2022 Opinion

Achieving agility, collaboration and data control in the cloud

Organisations have historically had to make a trade-off between the proven benefits of the cloud and maintaining full control of their data, but with the right strategy it is possible to have both Continue Reading

March 15, 2022 15Mar2022 News

Fibre, 5G form future for AT&T

Leading US comms provider reveals near-term growth strategy following pending close of WarnerMedia transaction Continue Reading

March 15, 2022 15Mar2022 News

Supreme Court refuses Julian Assange extradition appeal

The case will be referred to the home secretary Priti Patel to make a decision. The WikiLeaks founder has yet to say whether he will file further appeals Continue Reading

March 15, 2022 15Mar2022 E-Zine

How the tech sector is supporting Ukraine

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the global tech sector response to the invasion of Ukraine, and how hackers are responding to calls for an IT army to target Russia. Our latest buyer’s guide looks at cloud-based ERP and other business ... Continue Reading

March 15, 2022 15Mar2022 News

Alibaba Cloud debuts cloud computer in Singapore

The Chinese cloud supplier unveils cloud computer powered by Alibaba’s Elastic Desktop Service for the first time outside China Continue Reading

March 14, 2022 14Mar2022 Podcast

Ukraine: Cyber warfare and IT industry boycott of Russia – Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast

Alex Scroxton joins the team to discuss the cyber war dimension of the conflict arising from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the IT industry’s response to Putin’s war Continue Reading

March 14, 2022 14Mar2022 News

UK businesses struggling to support flexible work

Research reveals that as hybrid becomes the norm, a clear majority of firms say the pandemic caused them to re-evaluate what they value in the workplace Continue Reading

March 14, 2022 14Mar2022 News

First female business computer programmer dies

Mary Coombs, the first woman to write programs for Lyons Electronic Office, has died at the age of 93 Continue Reading

March 14, 2022 14Mar2022 In Depth

How can I avoid an exodus of cyber talent linked to stress and burnout?

Cyber security professionals have played a crucial role during the pandemic, yet many feel like their employers aren’t providing adequate mental health support and have considered quitting their jobs as a result. What can employers do to help them? Continue Reading

March 14, 2022 14Mar2022 News

‘Technical issues’ leave Post Office branches with ATM cash discrepancies

Discrepancies of up to £2,000 reported after an ‘IT change’ impacted more than 200 Post Office branches Continue Reading

March 14, 2022 14Mar2022 News

BNP Paribas to recruit 1,000 more women in IT

Spanish bank sets target of adding 1,000 more female IT professionals to its workforce over the next two years Continue Reading

March 14, 2022 14Mar2022 Opinion

Encryption myths versus realities of Online Safety Bill

The UK government can’t legislate the impossible – a safer society depends on encryption, not breaking it Continue Reading

March 14, 2022 14Mar2022 In Depth

Ratcheting down the tension in the hybrid world

Employers who reject the trend towards adopting more flexible, hybrid ways of working may struggle with staff retention - and CIOs have more to win or lose than most in a hybrid world Continue Reading

March 14, 2022 14Mar2022 In Depth

Best-of-breed cloud ERP applications proffer a modern strategy

How organisations are using best-of-breed SaaS products to fill gaps in their enterprise application strategy and deliver a modern approach to ERP Continue Reading

March 14, 2022 14Mar2022 Blog Post

The low-no-code series – Secure Code Warrior: Don’t just build it, understand it

The Computer Weekly Developer Network gets high-brow on low-code and no-code (LC/NC) technologies in an analysis series designed to uncover some of the nuances and particularities of this approach ... Continue Reading

March 14, 2022 14Mar2022 News

More Tableau-Salesforce integrations on the cards

Tableau and Salesforce are looking to deliver more ‘pre-integrated’ offerings that embed analytics capabilities into the latter’s portfolio of software-as-a-service applications Continue Reading

March 11, 2022 11Mar2022 E-Handbook

Shields up! Why Russia’s war on Ukraine should matter to security pros

The build-up to the attack on Ukraine by Russia on 24 February saw widespread warnings from cyber security companies and government agencies that the world was on the verge of a devastating cyber war. In this E-Guide, we will explore some of the ... Continue Reading

March 11, 2022 11Mar2022 News

Majority of UK adults support legal right to disconnect

The introduction of ‘right to disconnect’ legislation to stop employees having to engage in work-related electronic communications outside their normal hours remains popular in the UK Continue Reading

March 11, 2022 11Mar2022 Opinion

Five tips to help you deploy a successful AI initiative

Former H&M head of AI, Errol Koolmeister, discusses an approach to delivering successful artificial intelligence projects Continue Reading

March 11, 2022 11Mar2022 News

O2 Telefónica, Mavenir team to develop 5G core

‘Vital’ part of network simplification journey will enable transition to the adoption of virtualised network functions Continue Reading

March 11, 2022 11Mar2022 News

Nokia and Hrvatski Telekom conduct first 25G PON fibre broadband trial in Croatia

Following earlier deployments in Belgium and the UK, comms tech provider’s cutting-edge optical network technology gets trialled in Croatia with subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom Group Continue Reading

March 11, 2022 11Mar2022 News

AWS launches its first UK healthtech accelerator

A cohort of 12 startups will use AWS resources to accelerate their technology and business development, with opportunities to sell to public sector healthcare organisations at the end Continue Reading

March 11, 2022 11Mar2022 News

600 public buildings in Wales get full-fibre broadband

Completion of the largest public sector broadband project in Wales, funded by the UK government, sees gigabit connectivity delivered to buildings including hospitals, GP surgeries, care homes, libraries and youth centres Continue Reading

March 11, 2022 11Mar2022 News

Volvo Cars recruiting 700 tech professionals for Stockholm hub

Software is increasingly becoming a differentiator for car manufacturers, says the Swedish giant Continue Reading

March 11, 2022 11Mar2022 News

Kaspersky forced to deny source code leak

Kaspersky says an alleged leak of its source code was in fact material anyone could have gleaned from its public servers Continue Reading

March 11, 2022 11Mar2022 News

Police EncroChat cryptophone hacking implant did not work properly and frequently failed

Surveillance operation against EncroChat encrypted phone network had repeated technical failures Continue Reading

March 11, 2022 11Mar2022 Blog Post

Everywoman announces 2022 Women in Tech Awards winners

Network for women in business, everywoman, has announced the winners of this year’s Technology Awards, in partnership with FDM. Each year the everywoman in Technology Awards aim to celebrate women ... Continue Reading

March 11, 2022 11Mar2022 Blog Post

The low-no-code series – Alveo: Lower high points in FinTech data integration

The Computer Weekly Developer Network gets high-brow on low-code and no-code (LC/NC) technologies in an analysis series designed to uncover some of the nuances and particularities of this approach ... Continue Reading

March 11, 2022 11Mar2022 News

Government launches outcome of digital ID consultation

Government document includes the launch of the Office for Digital Identities and Attributes, and a pledge that ID cards will not be introduced Continue Reading

March 11, 2022 11Mar2022 News

CW Innovation Awards: Weikfield bags analytics rewards

The success of Weikfield Food’s analytics initiative is underpinned by small successive deployments to overcome resistance from users and ensure requirements are met Continue Reading

March 10, 2022 10Mar2022 News

Telefónica Vivo launches 5G-ready IP transport network across Brazil

Brazilian operator teams with Cisco and NEC to deploy a flexible and scalable 5G-ready IP transport network for its converged mobile and fixed networks as it prepares to launch a next-generation communications network infrastructure Continue Reading

March 10, 2022 10Mar2022 News

DOCOMO adopts Beyond Now digital business platform for SME marketplace

Ecosystem orchestration company’s digital business platform will support Japanese operator’s goal to onboard hundreds of partners into its marketplace for small and mid-sized enterprises Continue Reading

March 10, 2022 10Mar2022 Opinion

National Cyber Strategy misses the mark in one important way

The National Cyber Strategy is full of fine words, says Petra Wenham, but as the old expression goes, fine words butter no parsnips, and it misses the mark in one very important way Continue Reading

March 10, 2022 10Mar2022 Blog Post

Hybrid working isn’t turning out as expected

Last year, as companies recognized both the value of face-to-face interaction and the fact that not everyone wants to go back to the office five days a week, the concept of hybrid working went ... Continue Reading

March 10, 2022 10Mar2022 News

M2MC claims a first for IoT messages delivery

Comms management firm’s acknowledgement feature will form part of a ‘unique’ integration platform, aiming to increase significantly the reliability of low-energy networks Continue Reading

March 10, 2022 10Mar2022 Blog Post

The global IT community supports the people of Ukraine

The crisis in Ukraine shines a spotlight on the interconnected global village. IT is a worldwide community of people who want to make a difference. We are all concerned for the safety of relatives, ... Continue Reading

March 10, 2022 10Mar2022 News

AST SpaceMobile enlists SpaceX to deliver on space comms mission

Aiming to bridge the digital divide through in-orbit technology, space-based cellular broadband network provider teams with Elon Musk-owned firm to deliver direct-to-phone connectivity Continue Reading

March 10, 2022 10Mar2022 News

Nordic colocation firm atNorth claims to have opened Sweden’s first large-scale HPC hub

Nordic colocation firm atNorth claims to have pulled off a country first by opening a renewbly-powered HPC datacentre hub in Stockholm, Sweden Continue Reading

March 10, 2022 10Mar2022 Blog Post

The low & no-code series – Appian: The science of compliance

The Computer Weekly Developer Network gets high-brow on low-code and no-code (LC/NC) technologies in an analysis series designed to uncover some of the nuances and particularities of this approach ... Continue Reading

March 10, 2022 10Mar2022 News

Open banking’s next big thing could replace direct debits

Variable recurring payments could fuel the next stage of open banking take-up in the UK Continue Reading

March 10, 2022 10Mar2022 News

BT signs five-year deal with Google Cloud to revamp customer experience

BT is teaming up with Google Cloud so it can tap into its portfolio of data analytics and artificial intelligence services, and revamp its customer experience Continue Reading

March 10, 2022 10Mar2022 News

Hybrid cements place in working life as employees choose flexibility

Research from automation platform advises that focusing on technologies that improve employee and IT experiences is critical for future of work success and retaining talent in the hybrid world Continue Reading

March 10, 2022 10Mar2022 News

Tech brands sign on to HackerOne responsible security drive

Tech companies sign HackerOne’s new corporate security responsibility pledge to bring cyber out of the shadows and promote effective, secure development practices Continue Reading

March 10, 2022 10Mar2022 E-Zine

CW Europe: Luxembourg sees big role in global fintech market

Read about Luxembourg’s aim to play a larger role in the rapidly growing global financial technology market. Also find out how a Siri-like digital assistant will automate the completion of government service requests in Estonia, and how drones can ... Continue Reading

March 10, 2022 10Mar2022 News

Orange Business Services and Fortinet seal SASE partnership

Business services division of telco inks partnership with cyber security firm to gain differentiation for secure access service edge solution based on cloud-native technologies and using a dedicated global IP backbone to deliver expanded on-demand ... Continue Reading

March 10, 2022 10Mar2022 News

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