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September 13, 2023 13Sep2023 News

SES, Starlink claim cruise industry’s first integrated MEO-LEO service

Satellite provider cashes in on strong momentum of the maritime connectivity business, particularly in the cruise segment, claiming first end-to-end connectivity service delivering bandwidth capacity of up to 3 Gbps per ship Continue Reading

September 13, 2023 13Sep2023 News

GitHub fixes race condition that could have led to ‘repojacking’

A subtle flaw in how GitHub handled repository creation and user renaming could have had serious consequences for the open source community, but has now been fixed. Learn more about how it worked Continue Reading

September 13, 2023 13Sep2023 News

Nokia claims to ‘redefine’ IP access, aggregation and edge cloud with next-gen routers

Leading comms tech provider launches 7730 Service Interconnect router platforms boasting ‘revolutionary’ approach to delivering the power and benefits of service routing into IP access and aggregation networks Continue Reading

September 13, 2023 13Sep2023 News

Altnet trade body slams regulator for spiking UK broadband prices

Association of UK independent broadband providers criticises national comms regulator’s “failure” to recognise cost to consumers of lack of market competition and contribution of altnets in market Continue Reading

September 13, 2023 13Sep2023 News

BianLian ransomware gang holds Save the Children hostage

The dangerous and prolific BianLian ransomware gang claims to have stolen almost 7TB of data from NGO Save the Children, but thankfully the charity’s vital work on the ground appears to be unaffected Continue Reading

September 13, 2023 13Sep2023 Blog Post

Hackajob CEO: Why soft skills matter for an enhanced developer experience

This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Mark Chaffey, CEO of hackajob - a tech careers marketplace that aims to put power back in the hands of those working in ... Continue Reading

September 13, 2023 13Sep2023 Blog Post

Is it time for ICO to implement the 2016 Cybersecurity Select Committee recommendations?

turn the corporate priority from data breach notification to enabling staff and customers to report attempts at impersonation, whether or not there is evidence of an actual breach. Such a change ... Continue Reading

September 13, 2023 13Sep2023 News

Storm-0324 gathers over Microsoft Teams

An initial access broker associated with several different ransomware operations is now conducting Microsoft Teams phishing attacks Continue Reading

September 13, 2023 13Sep2023 News

NCSC and ICO sign MoU to forge deeper collaborative links

The scope of the MoU signed by the NCSC and the ICO includes collaboration on new cyber regulations and guidance, and how to support cyber attack victims appropriately and minimise regulatory penalties Continue Reading

September 13, 2023 13Sep2023 News

Banks less focused on metaverse technology than last year

Senior banking executives have reduced their focus on investigating metaverse technology in the past 12 months Continue Reading

September 13, 2023 13Sep2023 News

Patch Tuesday: Microsoft fixes zero-days in Word and Streaming Service

September 2023 brings a light Patch Tuesday, with two zero-days and five critical vulnerabilities listed in the latest release Continue Reading

September 13, 2023 13Sep2023 News

Cisco tightens link between observability and security

The company's observability platform now offers a way for IT decision-makers to understand the impact of security issues Continue Reading

September 13, 2023 13Sep2023 News

Wi-Fi 7 to play fundamental role in transforming work

Study from wireless technology trade association shows latest version of Wi-Fi standard will enable enterprise, Industry 4.0, medical, smart city and other applications that are impractical or impossible with wired and other wireless technologies Continue Reading

September 13, 2023 13Sep2023 News

ExtraHop open sources 16 million rows of threat domain data

NDR specialist ExtraHop says making its entire machine learning dataset available for anybody to view will help organisations better defend against cyber attacks originating from malicious domains generated by algorithms Continue Reading

September 13, 2023 13Sep2023 News

How DocuSign is extending its capabilities beyond e-signatures

DocuSign is harnessing large language models to help individuals make sense of agreements and employing AI-based biometrics to verify the identity of signers, as part of its broader efforts to expand its capabilities beyond electronic signatures Continue Reading

September 13, 2023 13Sep2023 Blog Post

SaaS series - Cohesity: A tour de force of cloud connectivity communiqués

This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Jean-Baptiste Grandvallet, EMEA SE manager for strategic accounts at Cohesity. Grandvallet writes in full as follows... ... Continue Reading

September 12, 2023 12Sep2023 News

Ancient MoD IT systems could cause supply issues for frontline troops

Deliveries of inventory to the front line are being put at risk due to legacy IT systems and poor data, according to the National Audit Office Continue Reading

September 12, 2023 12Sep2023 News

Whitehall only capable of ‘piecemeal’ digital transformation, says PAC

The Public Accounts Committee is unconvinced government will achieve its digital transformation ambitions as progress is thwarted by staff shortages and a lack of senior leadership engagement Continue Reading

September 12, 2023 12Sep2023 News

Openreach publishes latest full-fibre build plans

Voice and broadband divisions of incumbent telco see expansion across the UK, heralding a full-fibre, full-digital communications future Continue Reading

September 12, 2023 12Sep2023 News

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Nokia on board for Grand Paris rail project

Technology for Good partnership between leading comms tech provider and networking, communications and cloud solutions firm supports transportation service in the Grand Paris area Continue Reading

September 12, 2023 12Sep2023 News

US casino giant MGM Resorts battles 36-hour outage after cyber attack

Multiple systems at US hotel and casino operator MGM went down in the wake of the incident on 10 September, crippling several of Las Vegas’ most prominent casinos Continue Reading

September 12, 2023 12Sep2023 E-Handbook

A Computer Weekly buyer’s guide to developer experience

The better the working conditions of a software developer, the better the results. In this 15-page buyer’s guide, Computer Weekly looks at how to improve productivity, the tools required to build success and the value of in-house expertise. Continue Reading

September 12, 2023 12Sep2023 News

Oxford’s Mini iFactory runs on S/4Hana

The factory, which is part of BMW Group’s digitised automotive production blueprint, iFactory, uses S/4Hana and SAP supply chain software Continue Reading

September 12, 2023 12Sep2023 Podcast

Podcast: ‘Data first’ a key principle of digital transformation

Chris Gorton of Syniti says organisations should put data first during digital transformation projects, and that means getting data quality, access rights and governance right Continue Reading

September 12, 2023 12Sep2023 Blog Post

SaaS series - GTT: Making the case for MSPs

This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Christian Helmus in his capacity as product manager for cloud services at GTT - a company known for its managed network and ... Continue Reading

September 12, 2023 12Sep2023 News

Quarter of UK premises still lack gigabit broadband

Latest regular update on fixed broadband availability in the UK finds growth is sluggish and not yet consistent across all regions, despite recent flurry of activity among suppliers at all ends of the spectrum Continue Reading

September 12, 2023 12Sep2023 News

European enterprises to spend more on generative IT to close gap on US

European organisations are upping their spending on generative AI innovation, but face challenges recruiting the right people to support this Continue Reading

September 12, 2023 12Sep2023 News

European fintech investment plummets, but more sustainable future lies ahead

Investment in European fintechs has seen a dramatic drop, but a more sustainable sector will result from investment discipline Continue Reading

September 12, 2023 12Sep2023 Blog Post

SaaS series - Nutanix: Integration starts with infrastructure

This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by James Sturrock in his role as director of systems engineering at Nutanix. Sturrock writes in full as follows… In the modern ... Continue Reading

September 12, 2023 12Sep2023 E-Zine

The dangers of breaking encryption

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we detail the concerns of the BCS and other IT experts about the UK’s Online Safety Bill’s proposals to weaken end-to-end message encryption. Our buyer’s guide continues to look at the issues around integrating ... Continue Reading

September 12, 2023 12Sep2023 News

Samsung, Qualcomm claim 5G breakthrough

Mobile platform giant and leading comms tech provider reveal they have successfully delivered a technological innovation for 5G network speed, performance and flexibility Continue Reading

September 12, 2023 12Sep2023 Opinion

Consciousness to address AI safety and security

The co-founder of KikenAI discuses why he has decided to make the technology for protecting LLMs open source Continue Reading

September 12, 2023 12Sep2023 News

IT spending in Australia to grow 7.8% in 2024

The growth will be led by investments in cyber security, cloud, analytics and application modernisation as Australian CIOs look to improve cost and operational efficiencies Continue Reading

September 11, 2023 11Sep2023 News

Brits happy to break cyber law if the price is right

A study conducted ahead of an upcoming security trade fair reveals a slim majority of Brits would come out in favour of offensive government security ops and even engage in cyber criminality themselves in the right circumstances Continue Reading

September 11, 2023 11Sep2023 News

Professional ransomware gangs clearly a threat, but attacks can be easily stopped

NCSC and NCA report reveals insight into business models and underpinnings of ransomware gangs and their affiliates, but also urges defenders to take heart, as stopping a ransomware attack is not that hard to do Continue Reading

September 11, 2023 11Sep2023 News

HMRC signs cloud-focused £4.4m mainframe management and modernisation deal with Kyndryl

The government tax collection agency is continuing its move to the cloud, but needs some help readying its mainframe estate for migration Continue Reading

September 11, 2023 11Sep2023 News

Huawei launches OceanStor Pacific 9920 entry-level NAS

Huawei adds to its OceanStor Pacific NAS family, offering entry-level 9920 with up to 92TB per node which can be combined into clusters and also used as a SAN device Continue Reading

September 11, 2023 11Sep2023 News

Networking tech firms scrum down for Rugby World Cup

Leading communications providers look to form off-pitch connectivity spine of team with infrastructures using advanced networking and mixed reality technologies at pinnacle of world rugby Continue Reading

September 11, 2023 11Sep2023 News

UK boardrooms and CISOs increasingly aligned on cyber risks

Board members and CISOs in UK organisations seem to be working together much better, but while this is an encouraging sign, there remain some areas of concern over how the two relate to each other Continue Reading

September 11, 2023 11Sep2023 News

University of Glasgow launches Centre for data science and AI

Scottish university will apply artificial intelligence and data science to help solve some of the world's biggest challenges Continue Reading

September 11, 2023 11Sep2023 News

Polish election questioned after Pegasus spyware used to smear opposition, investigation finds

Senate committee alerts prosecutors over potential crimes by public officials involved in purchasing Pegasus spyware used to monitor and smear political opponents Continue Reading

September 11, 2023 11Sep2023 News

Salesforce and Zoom embrace ethical hackers. You should, too

Software companies Salesforce and Zoom discuss their successful bug bounty programmes, what they learned at a recent in-person hackathon in which they participated, and why others shouldn’t be scared of hackers Continue Reading

September 11, 2023 11Sep2023 News

How Culture Amp is tapping generative AI

Australia’s Culture Amp is building a generative AI capability that summarises employee survey responses, automating a process that typically takes HR admins up to hundreds of hours to complete Continue Reading

September 11, 2023 11Sep2023 News

IR35: HMRC reportedly working to April 2024 start date for settlement offsets fix

HMRC is reportedly planning to roll out its fix for the double-taxation issue affecting IR35 compliance cases by April 2024 Continue Reading

September 11, 2023 11Sep2023 In Depth

Complexity challenges of pandemic hangover could lead to SaaS hysteria

The deployment of software-as-a-service applications during the Covid-19 pandemic has increased enterprise IT complexity Continue Reading

September 08, 2023 08Sep2023 News

Virgin Media O2 to begin switching off 3G network in 2025

As its network evolves and looking to enhance customer experience and improve services, VMO2 announces plans to pull plug on legacy mobile network to focus on upgrading faster, more reliable and energy-efficient infrastructure Continue Reading

September 08, 2023 08Sep2023 News

HSBC collaborates on hybrid quantum optimisation

The bank, which wants to be at the forefront of quantum computing, is looking at how it can manage collateral assets more efficiently Continue Reading

September 08, 2023 08Sep2023 In Depth

AI-powered cloud SIEM: Real-time threat intel boosts defences

Thanks to their advanced data analysis and predictive capabilities, AI and ML will be valuable protective tools going forward. Learn about the potential of AI-backed cloud SIEM technology Continue Reading

September 08, 2023 08Sep2023 In Depth

Women in tech – is retention currently more important than hiring?

Women make up a small proportion of the tech sector despite accounting for almost half of the UK workforce – but are efforts to attract more women into the sector a distraction from trying to keep the women the sector already has? Continue Reading

September 08, 2023 08Sep2023 Blog Post

Why AI’s growth makes datacentre sustainability more important than ever

In this guest post, Danny Quinn, managing director of datacentre services provider DataVita, assesses the environmental impact of artificial intelligence from a server farm perspective The ... Continue Reading

September 08, 2023 08Sep2023 News

Apple patches Blastpass exploit abused by spyware makers

Apple has patched two vulnerabilities that formed an exploit chain which has been allegedly abused by spyware company NSO Continue Reading

September 08, 2023 08Sep2023 News

Executive interview: Richard Moulds, Amazon Braket

We speak to Richard Moulds, who heads up Amazon’s Braket quantum computing services, about how the technology is progressing Continue Reading

September 08, 2023 08Sep2023 News

KPMG finds growing demand for emerging tech

KPMG’s latest global tech report reveals an increase in the number of businesses adopting emerging technologies Continue Reading

September 08, 2023 08Sep2023 News

UK broadband users fume at providers’ service but stay loyal

Research released by leading alternative broadband provider shows nation’s broadband providers offer the worst customer service of any industry, but customers still maintain loyalty Continue Reading

September 08, 2023 08Sep2023 News

Full-fibre passes tipping point for UK broadband services

UK regulator research sees broadband deployments by larger fibre infrastructure operators complemented by buoyant altnet sector sees three-quarters of UK homes able to access gigabit services, and 54% gaining access via full-fibre Continue Reading

September 08, 2023 08Sep2023 News

Deputy PM urges UK plc not to lose focus on cyber

In a speech at TechUK, deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden urges the cyber security community not to lose focus, and to do more to further collaboration across sectors Continue Reading

September 08, 2023 08Sep2023 News

North Koreans using new zero-day to target security researchers

A threat actor linked to the North Korean government is continuing a long-running campaign targeting legitimate security researchers, using an as-yet undisclosed zero-day vulnerability to gain access to their victims Continue Reading

September 08, 2023 08Sep2023 News

Sensitive NatWest customer files set to be returned after High Court agreement

Sensitive NatWest customer files set to be secured by bank after years in the home of a data breach whistleblower Continue Reading

September 08, 2023 08Sep2023 News

How Netskope is driving growth in APAC

Netskope is growing at over 50% year on year in the Asia-Pacific region, but the single-vendor SASE supplier is not limiting its customers to its own offerings Continue Reading

September 08, 2023 08Sep2023 News

HGS to provide contact centre support for One Login

The partnership between the Government Digital Service and Hinduja Global Solutions will see the supplier provide contact centre services for the digital identity platform Continue Reading

September 08, 2023 08Sep2023 In Depth

SME disaster recovery: Five key points to consider

We look at key DR considerations for SMEs, including RPOs, RTOs, infrastructure needed for effective continuity and the right combination of cloud and in-house provision Continue Reading

September 07, 2023 07Sep2023 News

Mobile broadband approaches full regional reach in Asia-Pacific

Report from global mobile industry trade body finds mobile broadband networks are fundamental to national development in APAC as digital transformation accelerates Continue Reading

September 07, 2023 07Sep2023 News

Node4 helps performing arts charity revamp staff home working setup with IT infrastructure overhaul

Managed cloud services provider Node4 opens up about the work it has done to help make it easier for one of its long-standing clients to embrace remote working Continue Reading

September 07, 2023 07Sep2023 News

UK minister fails to reassure tech companies over encryption risk

Technology companies say reassurances by government ministers that they have no intention of weakening end-to-end encrypted communication services do not go far enough Continue Reading

September 07, 2023 07Sep2023 News

Kent Digital tackles digital divide with refurbished laptops

The council has begun working with Circular Computing to support people who do not have access to laptop devices Continue Reading

September 07, 2023 07Sep2023 News

Honeywell goes quantum to protect utilities from future threats

Honeywell and quantum computing specialist Quantinuum will integrate quantum-hardened encryption keys into future smart meters Continue Reading

September 07, 2023 07Sep2023 News

Air Canada taps Intelsat for expanded fleet connectivity

Long-term relationship between satellite connectivity provider and Canada’s leading airline expands to include 100 additional aircraft equipped for Wi-Fi with craft using new antenna Continue Reading

September 07, 2023 07Sep2023 News

UK and US slap fresh sanctions on Conti ransomware crew

London and Washington DC have imposed sanctions on 11 more members of the cyber criminal gang behind the Conti ransomware attacks Continue Reading

September 07, 2023 07Sep2023 News

IT leaders ‘oblivious’ to the environmental impact of ‘unwanted’ data, research shows

Research commissioned by IT infrastructure services provider NTT reveals knowledge gaps among IT leaders regarding the environmental footprint of their data storage estates Continue Reading

September 07, 2023 07Sep2023 News

GPs in Slough help control patients’ blood pressure through tech

The GP practices use digital technology to identify, diagnose and manage patients with hypertension Continue Reading

September 07, 2023 07Sep2023 E-Zine

CW EMEA: The value of valuing people

In this month’s CW EMEA ezine, we look at HR software and strategies that can help combat staff attrition, find out how Finland’s and Sweden’s plans to join NATO have initiated activity in the Nordic cyber security sector already, consider the data ... Continue Reading

September 07, 2023 07Sep2023 News

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