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2023 Stories
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February 27, 2023
27Feb2023
Opinion
Cyber training in 2023 needs to drive measurable change
2023 will see more focus on security training programmes that not only provide employees with an understanding of the risks they face but more importantly drive measurable behavioural change, says PA Consulting’s Richard Allen Continue Reading
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February 27, 2023
27Feb2023
News
How Dell is future-proofing its business
Dell Technologies is building a more resilient supply chain, investing in growth areas like edge and multicloud, and responding to shifts in consumption models to position itself for long-term growth Continue Reading
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February 27, 2023
27Feb2023
In Depth
Green tech and the private sector: How the UK government will hit its 2050 net-zero emissions goal
The UK government is targeting net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, but it will need the private sector’s help and its appetite for investing in green technologies to meet its goal Continue Reading
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February 27, 2023
27Feb2023
Blog Post
Nware cloud gaming now on Android TV
Built around open source technologies at its heart, Android TV is now almost a decade old (its precursor, Google TV, first arrived in 2014). A smart TV operating system (OS) for televisions and ... Continue Reading
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February 24, 2023
24Feb2023
News
European Commission unveils plans for gigabit future
Brussels presents set of actions aimed to make gigabit connectivity available to all EU citizens and businesses across EU by 2030 Continue Reading
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February 24, 2023
24Feb2023
News
Amazon denies claims hiring freeze is slowing AWS sustainability work
Amazon’s cloud arm has seen several high-profile departures leave its sustainability teams, but the company denies its hiring freeze is stalling efforts to help AWS customers bring their carbon emissions down Continue Reading
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February 24, 2023
24Feb2023
News
RAKwireless brings private 5G core closer to business
LoRa/IoT technology developer launches what it calls world’s first small cell with integrated core network featuring 5G and LTE radio, LTE/5G core network, and edge computing capabilities Continue Reading
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February 24, 2023
24Feb2023
News
UK police have ‘culture of retention’ around biometric data
A culture of retention around biometric data in UK policing is damaging public trust, says UK biometrics commissioner, who is calling for clear regulation to govern police use of biometric technologies Continue Reading
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February 24, 2023
24Feb2023
In Depth
AI in healthcare in northern Europe suggests future pathways
AI is used sporadically across northern Europe. If the healthcare sector is to provide affordable, high-quality care as the population ages and the economy falters, it will be needed more, experts say Continue Reading
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February 24, 2023
24Feb2023
News
Teradata reports strong cloud earnings
Teradata’s cloud-first strategy is starting to pay off, with the company reporting its strongest cloud earnings to date in the fourth quarter last year Continue Reading
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February 24, 2023
24Feb2023
News
Royal Mail stands firm as LockBit leaks data and renews ransom demand
The LockBit ransomware gang has made good on its threat to leak data exfiltrated from Royal Mail’s systems, but the postal service is not entertaining the possibility of giving in Continue Reading
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February 24, 2023
24Feb2023
News
HMCTS Common Platform roll-out put ‘avoidable pressure’ on courts
The digital case management system was rolled out without adequate assurance it was robust enough to be deployed, and is having a ‘detrimental impact on courts’, the National Audit Office has found Continue Reading
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February 24, 2023
24Feb2023
News
Fujitsu claims sustainable terabit networking with 1FINITY Ultra Optical
Japanese technology giant launches platform claimed to achieve top-level long-distance transmission capacity of 1.2 Tbps while delivering 60% reduction in CO2 emissions Continue Reading
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February 24, 2023
24Feb2023
Blog Post
Java: Time to try a different brew
Last year, during an interview at the reClosure virtual conference, posted on YouTube, James Gosling, the father of the Java programming language, said: “Being a project in Oracle Labs is not a ... Continue Reading
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February 23, 2023
23Feb2023
News
WithSecure proposes ‘undo’ button for ransomware
WithSecure’s Activity Monitor technology supposedly overcomes the shortcomings of sandbox test environments, and may be able to stop ransomware attacks from ever happening Continue Reading
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February 23, 2023
23Feb2023
News
Aryaka brings managed SD-WAN and SASE to more markets, verticals
Aryaka adds rich capabilities and innovations to accelerate the adoption of its cloud-based delivery for network and security services and to enable acceleration for improved application performance for increasingly hybrid workforces Continue Reading
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February 23, 2023
23Feb2023
News
Samsung, DISH Wireless launch virtual Open RAN 5G network
Partnership sees comms tech provider deliver an initial shipment of 24,000 5G radios Continue Reading
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February 23, 2023
23Feb2023
News
ANZ CIOs flag priorities amid inflation concerns
CIOs in Australia and New Zealand are concerned about inflation and plan to adjust their technology priorities to optimise resources and combat cyber threats Continue Reading
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February 23, 2023
23Feb2023
News
Ciena claims industry first with 1.6 Tbps coherent optic service
WaveLogic 6 Extreme and WaveLogic 6 Nano products designed to meet critical network provider capacity and power efficiency needs Continue Reading
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February 23, 2023
23Feb2023
Blog Post
How consolidating into the cloud can help enterprises achieve their green goals
In this guest post, Matt Watts, chief technology evangelist at data storage manufacturer NetApp, sets out the role that cloud can play in cutting enterprise energy bills If data is an ... Continue Reading
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February 23, 2023
23Feb2023
Blog Post
Embracing equity: circling back on lasting change for women in tech
This is a guest post by LuLu Shiraz, director of product and service at Vertiv Australia and New Zealand Young women today follow in the footsteps of Australia’s unsung female tech icons. Think of ... Continue Reading
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February 23, 2023
23Feb2023
News
Oracle goes on hunt for Java non-compliance
Non-Oracle organisations warned to check if they comply with Java SE licensing after Oracle introduces radical changes Continue Reading
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February 23, 2023
23Feb2023
Podcast
Video messaging: A Computer Weekly Downtime upload podcast
We speak to Vimeo’s chief product officer about asynchronous video comms Continue Reading
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February 23, 2023
23Feb2023
News
Santander SME platform harnesses Salesforce
Bank platform that helps UK small and medium-sized enterprises expand export opportunities is built on cloud technology from Salesforce Continue Reading
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February 23, 2023
23Feb2023
Blog Post
API limitation evasion with SwaggerHub Explore analysis tool
SmartBear has released and API exploration tool that supports REST and event-driven specifications. The promise, or so we’re told, is ‘instant visibility’ for developers into API limitations. The ... Continue Reading
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February 23, 2023
23Feb2023
News
How APAC organisations can harness the power of IoT
In a panel discussion moderated by Computer Weekly, industry experts from across Asia-Pacific discussed the use cases, challenges and future developments in the internet of things Continue Reading
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February 22, 2023
22Feb2023
News
Nokia bolsters mission-critical industrial edge capabilities
Comms tech provider bolsters MX Industrial Edge to support the increasing processing needs of Industry 4.0, and unlock future business-critical AI and machine learning OT use cases Continue Reading
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February 22, 2023
22Feb2023
News
Orange and Vodafone work together to develop Open RAN sharing in rural Europe
Open comms technology is being tested in Romania to provide real-life experience of operational model based on integration of multi-supplier hardware and software, paving the way for wider-scale deployments Continue Reading
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February 22, 2023
22Feb2023
News
UK HSE to launch regulatory sandbox for industrial safety tech
The sandbox will see the regulator work with industry and tech startups to accelerate the development and adoption of a range of safety-related technologies, with a particular emphasis on data and analytics Continue Reading
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February 22, 2023
22Feb2023
News
Tony Blair and William Hague call for a remade strategic state to stoke UK innovation
Former Labour prime minister and former Conservative Party leader argue for a remaking of the British state to capitalise on artificial intelligence, biotech and climate tech, and reverse the country’s decline Continue Reading
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February 22, 2023
22Feb2023
News
UK forces lead live-fire cyber war exercise
The seven-day Defence Cyber Marvel 2 exercise put cyber responders from 11 countries through their paces Continue Reading
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February 22, 2023
22Feb2023
News
UK’s MoJ publishes £165m WAN tender
Ministry of Justice announces tender for wide-area network to deliver secure connectivity for authorised devices at key locations and those of its service recipients Continue Reading
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February 22, 2023
22Feb2023
News
Researchers find new bug ‘class’ in Apple devices
A group of vulnerabilities in Apple products that stem from the ForcedEntry exploit used by spyware firm NSO constitutes a whole new class of bug, say researchers at Trellix Continue Reading
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February 22, 2023
22Feb2023
News
Dutch cyber security professionals experience stress akin to soldiers in war zone, claims expert
Cyber attacks are taking a heavy toll on Dutch IT professionals, with over a third reporting that their mental health suffers as a result Continue Reading
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February 22, 2023
22Feb2023
News
Half of cyber leaders to switch jobs by 2025, citing stress
A substantial number of cyber security leaders are plotting their great escape, saying the industry is leaving them too stressed to go on, according to a study Continue Reading
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February 22, 2023
22Feb2023
News
Executive interview: Will video kill the streaming star?
While we are used to live streaming, video messages seem cheesy – but Vimeo’s chief product officer believes they will revolutionise communications Continue Reading
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February 22, 2023
22Feb2023
News
Institute for Government cautions government to draw right lessons from pandemic
The Institute for Government has published a policy document warning government not to draw wrong lessons from data sharing during pandemic Continue Reading
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February 22, 2023
22Feb2023
News
Private mobile networks hit accelerator in 2022
Driven by North America and Europe, but with Asia-Pacific expected to catch up soon, private mobile network market defies tough economic climate and shows robust growth over the course of 2022 Continue Reading
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February 22, 2023
22Feb2023
Blog Post
The capabilities of cloud computing in 2023
In this guest post, Helen Kelisky, managing director for Google Cloud in the UK and Ireland, sets out several key trends in the world of cloud that she predicts will play out in 2023 Throughout ... Continue Reading
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February 22, 2023
22Feb2023
E-Zine
Innovation not infestation – digitising pest control
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how Rentokil Initial is using the latest in digital innovation to improve the age-old task of pest control. The leading experts offer a 15-point plan to improve diversity and inclusion in IT. And with all ... Continue Reading
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February 22, 2023
22Feb2023
Blog Post
Fauna 'cloud API' database blossoms with new observability sprouts
Fauna is a distributed document-relational database delivered as an Application Programming Interface (API), over cloud. A cloud API is now a database? Yes. The database itself aims to increase ... Continue Reading
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February 21, 2023
21Feb2023
News
Singtel eyes retailers with enterprise 5G offerings
Singtel teams up with Apple’s enterprise solution partners to drive 5G adoption among retailers with industry-specific offerings aimed at improving retail operations and customer experience Continue Reading
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February 21, 2023
21Feb2023
News
Leading European operators team to accelerate Open RAN development
Leading European operators show how they are addressing questions and challenges raised by experts and decision-makers regarding open radio access networks, with a particular focus on maturity, security and energy efficiency Continue Reading
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February 21, 2023
21Feb2023
News
Royal Mail resumes full export service after cyber attack
Royal Mail resumes the last of its international services as it recovers from a ransomware attack, while the Post Office offers postmasters compensation for their lost business Continue Reading
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February 21, 2023
21Feb2023
News
Care provider’s IT capability expands to support wider sector and beyond
Care Plus’s IT operation went from being under NHS control to an autonomous department selling its services Continue Reading
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February 21, 2023
21Feb2023
News
Seven million people in UK used open banking services in 2022
More than seven million people used services that harnessed open banking last year, with 1.2 million of these first-time users Continue Reading
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February 21, 2023
21Feb2023
News
Women account for less than a third of FTSE 100 CIOs
The number of women in tech leadership positions is growing, but the pace of change is still minimal Continue Reading
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February 21, 2023
21Feb2023
News
Gap grows between users and providers in digital service delivery
Global survey of 10,000 consumers finds demand for self-service channels is twice as high as current usage, and reveals a large gap between providers’ reported rates of digitisation and consumer behaviour Continue Reading
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February 21, 2023
21Feb2023
Opinion
Cyber security training: Insights for future professionals
Future cyber security professionals need soft skills as well as technical ones, says security educator Sudeep Subramanian Continue Reading
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February 21, 2023
21Feb2023
News
UK finance firms short of data skills
Financial services companies in the UK lack the data skills they will need to succeed in an increasingly digital world Continue Reading
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February 21, 2023
21Feb2023
News
NetSuite and Oracle executives optimistic about economy
Oracle NetSuite’s recent SuiteConnect event in London found executives in optimistic mood about the economy and positive about synergies between the two businesses Continue Reading
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February 21, 2023
21Feb2023
News
US government Strike Force aims to prevent adversaries from accessing disruptive tech
The US Strike Force law enforcement initiative will target rogue nation-states that pose a national security threat Continue Reading
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February 21, 2023
21Feb2023
News
Millions wasted as staff only use 40% of new software features
The majority of CIOs face an uphill struggle getting employees in their organisations to use applications to their full potential Continue Reading
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February 21, 2023
21Feb2023
News
Online makes up a quarter of retail sales in January 2023
Online shopping makes up a quarter of all retail volumes in the first month of 2023, but retail is still rocky as the cost of living rises Continue Reading
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February 21, 2023
21Feb2023
News
Qualcomm intros platform to simplify, accelerate IoT across multiple industries
Digital transformation platform combines edge and cloud technologies, coupled with API-first architecture and developer-friendly tools to simplify and scale the digital transformation Continue Reading
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February 21, 2023
21Feb2023
News
HMRC slammed for ‘needlessly’ pursuing CEST-assured outside-IR35 contractor
HMRC stands accused of needlessly drawing out an IR35-related investigation into an engineering contractor’s tax affairs by ignoring the findings of its own Check Employment Status for Tax tool Continue Reading
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February 21, 2023
21Feb2023
News
Average consumer spent more than £3,300 using contactless payments in 2022
The amount of money spent using contactless payment technology continues to rise as consumers take advantage of higher allowable spending limits Continue Reading
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February 21, 2023
21Feb2023
Blog Post
Data that doesn’t cost the earth: A decade of progress
In this guest post, Chris Pennington, director of energy and sustainability at Iron Mountain Data Centers, on the great strides the server farm industry has taken to “green up” its act over the ... Continue Reading
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February 20, 2023
20Feb2023
News
Singapore organisations struggle to operationalise threat intelligence
Organisations in the city-state were satisfied with the quality of their threat intelligence, but they struggled to operationalise the information due to talent shortages and other challenges Continue Reading
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February 20, 2023
20Feb2023
News
NBN nails down fixed wireless higher-speed tiers
Rapidly growing digital backbone of Australia reveals tiers for FWA services with universally available option offering 100-130 Mbps download speed and upload speed of 8-20 Mbps Continue Reading
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February 20, 2023
20Feb2023
News
Full-fibre internet to reach half of UK homes by March 2023
Ofcom data shows full-fibre deployment in the UK has maintained pace over the past 12 months and is set to reach a major tipping point in the next few weeks Continue Reading
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February 20, 2023
20Feb2023
News
Multinet taps TIP for home region firsts in optical, Open Wi-Fi deployments
Pakistan’s top service provider is building open and disaggregated Wi-Fi and transport networks across communications footprint Continue Reading
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February 20, 2023
20Feb2023
News
Veeam bundles backup products into Veeam Data Platform
Backup and data protection specialist Veeam upgrades and rebrands, with a focus on the challenges of ransomware and rapid recovery, and a claimed 500 new functions Continue Reading
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February 20, 2023
20Feb2023
News
Twitter 2FA changes bring more risks than benefits
Twitter’s approach to nudging users away from insecure SMS-based 2FA is being questioned over its logic Continue Reading
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February 20, 2023
20Feb2023
News
Why CIOs need to revisit desktop virtualisation
Cloud computing is the next revolution in infrastructure, but desktop IT is still very much on-premise Continue Reading
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February 20, 2023
20Feb2023
News
App-based Zopa bank buys BNPL fintech
App-based Zopa bank is adding a buy now, pay layer platform to its technology stack through its first acquisition Continue Reading
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February 20, 2023
20Feb2023
News
Extreme completes largest outdoor Wi-Fi 6 deployments for NASCAR racetracks
Cloud networking provider adds to portfolio of sports arena fitouts with Wi-Fi deployments at NASCAR racetracks in the US Continue Reading
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February 20, 2023
20Feb2023
News
ServCity accelerates urban autonomous vehicle development
Autonomous driving consortium creates blueprint for utilisation of city infrastructure Continue Reading
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February 20, 2023
20Feb2023
In Depth
Accreditation key to enterprise security
We look at how industry-recognised certification enables security chiefs to improve the strength of their security team Continue Reading
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February 20, 2023
20Feb2023
News
How Syniti is honing its chops in data management
A move to shed its back office image and a laser focus on data migration has been fuelling Syniti’s growth in data management Continue Reading
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February 17, 2023
17Feb2023
News
Telefónica, Ericsson and Qualcomm claim 5G mmWave commercial first in Spain
Only days away from the eyes of the comms world turning to Barcelona, comms tech firms team with leading Spanish operator to demo first commercial 26GHz mobile network at Mobile World Congress Continue Reading
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February 17, 2023
17Feb2023
News
BT launches IoT national roaming network
UK’s leading telco switches on dedicated internet of things frameworks for businesses across the UK, allowing them to keep smart devices connected wherever they are, using both its own EE network and those of other MNOs, where required Continue Reading
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February 17, 2023
17Feb2023
News
More than 60% of people think they are not qualified for STEM careers
People are interested in STEM careers but many feel underqualified, while some don’t even know what counts as a STEM job, IBM finds Continue Reading
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February 17, 2023
17Feb2023
News
Employers claim to prioritise diversity, employees remain dubious
Young tech employees claim diversity initiatives aren’t working, despite more than half of employers claiming to focus on the issue Continue Reading
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February 17, 2023
17Feb2023
News
CIO interview: Hans van der Waal, director of global IT, Travelex
Travelex has weathered a storm that saw it sink into administration, before emerging to solidify its digital foundations for the future Continue Reading
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February 17, 2023
17Feb2023
Blog Post
Do we need another PC?
Looking at the cyclic nature of the PC industry, while it has been the worst year on record for new PC sales, the industry is banking on a bounce back. The PC manufacturers hope that those ... Continue Reading
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February 17, 2023
17Feb2023
News
Singapore’s IHiS taps Google Cloud for API management
Integrated Health Information Systems is using Google’s Apigee API management platform to provide access to data and applications across Singapore’s public healthcare system Continue Reading
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February 16, 2023
16Feb2023
E-Handbook
Beginner's guide to Internet of Things
The adoption of the internet of things (IoT) in Asia-Pacific has accelerated over the past few years, spurred by growing digitalisation across the region and the desire to improve business processes. According to a study by Omdia, 38.9 billion IoT ... Continue Reading
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February 16, 2023
16Feb2023
News
Nokia advances 5G network slicing, FWA across Europe and Asia
Nokia extends 5G capability, working with Chinese operator on a first of its kind fixed wireless access trial in the country, while international communications platform company strengthens 5G network with SDN controller Continue Reading
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February 16, 2023
16Feb2023
News
Qualcomm looks to gain 5G Advanced edge with Snapdragon platform
Processor firmQualcomm introduces mobile technology to drive the next stage of 5G evolution in key verticals including vehicles, PCs, industrial IoT and more Continue Reading
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February 16, 2023
16Feb2023
Blog Post
Dynatrace Perform: A session with developer advocate Kelsey Hightower
Dynatrace ended its Perform 2023 conference this week in Las Vegas with a set of additional keynotes designed to leave attendees with some additional thoughts on how the company’s technology is ... Continue Reading
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February 16, 2023
16Feb2023
Blog Post
Ofcom plans to approve BT plans to destroy the case for investment in broadband competition.
Ministers and MPs need to move rapidly to inform Ofcom that it needs to do its job as a competition regulator or be stripped of that role. Otherwise they risk the UK falling further behind the ... Continue Reading
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February 16, 2023
16Feb2023
News
Virgin Media O2 makes deal for small business broadband customers
Leading UK operator announces faster upload speeds for its small business broadband services, with customers now able to access 10:1 download to upload speed ratio across all Voom packages Continue Reading
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February 16, 2023
16Feb2023
Blog Post
The importance of the circular economy in the tech sector
In this co-written guest post by EY's Praveen Shankar, who is the firm's UK and Ireland technology, media and telecommunications market leader, and Greg Sumner, who is its TMT sector director for ... Continue Reading
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February 16, 2023
16Feb2023
News
Cost-of-living crisis hampers UK remote work
Expected productivity gains from UK’s third workplace at risk as workers feel the chill from environments not permitting hybrid working Continue Reading
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February 16, 2023
16Feb2023
E-Zine
CW APAC: Expert advice on data analytics
Organisations are constantly searching for the most fruitful ways to process their data. In this handbook, focused on data analytics in the Asia-Pacific region, Computer Weekly looks at how to marry the art and science of analytics, environmental ... Continue Reading
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February 16, 2023
16Feb2023
Podcast
Enterprise open source: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
We speak to Spotify’s open source tech lead, Per Ploug, on supplier relationship management in open source Continue Reading
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February 16, 2023
16Feb2023
News
Mock crime prediction tool profiles MEPs as potential criminals
Developed by Fair Trials, the example crime prediction tool uses the same information as police systems to assess the likelihood of someone committing a crime in the future Continue Reading
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February 16, 2023
16Feb2023
News
Financial advisory firm Succession Wealth probes cyber attack
Aviva-owned wealth consultancy and financial advisory practice Succession Wealth was hit by an undisclosed security incident on 8 February Continue Reading
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February 16, 2023
16Feb2023
Opinion
Security Think Tank: New trends and drivers in cyber security training
Self-paced, interactive, bite-sized learning is becoming the optimum path for cyber security training in the workplace, says John Tolbert of KuppingerCole Continue Reading
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February 16, 2023
16Feb2023
Blog Post
Dynatrace delivers low-code no-code AutomationEngine
Software intelligence company Dynatrace has launched AutomationEngine, a new element of its higher-level Dynatrace platform technology proposition. This service features what is described as an ... Continue Reading
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February 16, 2023
16Feb2023
Blog Post
Everywoman announces 2023 tech awards finalists
The finalists for the 2023 FDM everywoman in Technology Awards have been announced prior to the awards ceremony in March. Each year the professional women’s network, in partnership with ... Continue Reading
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February 16, 2023
16Feb2023
News
Helsinki’s tech and business ecosystem in 90 days
Helsinki gives tech entrepreneurs a taste of life and business in Finland for 90 days as it bids to attract global tech startups Continue Reading
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February 16, 2023
16Feb2023
News
Kyndryl expands global network and edge computing alliance with Nokia
Three-year agreement between comms tech and IT giants extends plans to co-innovate and accelerate deployment of flexible, reliable and secure LTE and 5G private wireless connectivity Continue Reading
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February 16, 2023
16Feb2023
In Depth
Schneider Electric on why datacentre operators need to close the ‘sustainability gap’
Datacentre operators sometimes have a hard time ensuring their actions match their words and pledges on sustainability matters, which could put the industry at risk of greenwashing accusations, Schneider Electric warns Continue Reading
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February 16, 2023
16Feb2023
News
How to tame the identity sprawl
Organisations should find a comprehensive way to gain full visibility into their digital identities and leverage automation to tame the identify sprawl Continue Reading
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February 15, 2023
15Feb2023
Blog Post
Dynatrace Perform keynote day #1: an observability automation vision defined
Software intelligence company Dynatrace used its annual ‘Perform’ software application development and data engineer user, customer and partner event this February to detail its company vision and ... Continue Reading
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February 15, 2023
15Feb2023
News
Computing degrees more popular due to AI, says BCS
As tech and its uses become more mainstream, an increasing number of people seem to be interested in studying computing at university, BCS claims Continue Reading
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February 15, 2023
15Feb2023
News
Home Office partners with BAE Systems on border analytics
BAE Systems wins three-year contract worth £38m to help Home Office develop Cerberus, a project to secure UK borders through advanced data systems and analytics Continue Reading
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February 15, 2023
15Feb2023
News
Multi-purpose malwares can use more than 20 MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
Report warns of the development of increasingly sophisticated, multi-purpose malwares, and calls on defenders to play close attention to the MITRE ATT&CK framework to ward them off Continue Reading