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December 01, 2023 01Dec2023 News

Altnets spread wings across UK

Alternative broadband providers from northern and southern countries, plus leading indie provider in metropolitan area, boost gigabit options Continue Reading

December 01, 2023 01Dec2023 News

Post Office lawyer with his fingerprints all over IT scandal spreads blame

Senior Post Office criminal lawyer was just following orders and claims his only mistake was believing those that told him the Horizon system was robust Continue Reading

November 30, 2023 30Nov2023 News

Yarra Valley Water to roll out smart water meters

The move is expected to stem water losses, alert customers to possible leaks and improve the affordability of water Continue Reading

November 30, 2023 30Nov2023 In Depth

The all-flash datacentre: Mirage or imminent reality?

Some say disk is dead and we’re on the cusp of the all-flash datacentre. But when will flash capacity and cost hit a point where it is suited to more than just high-tier storage? Continue Reading

November 30, 2023 30Nov2023 Opinion

Prepare for your worst day: How to create a cyber incident response plan

What goes into a good incident response plan, and what steps should security professionals take to ensure they are appropriately prepared for the almost inevitable attack, and secure buy-in from organisational leadership? Continue Reading

November 30, 2023 30Nov2023 News

AWS debuts model evaluation tool in Bedrock

The Model Evaluation tool in Bedrock will help organisations evaluate and test large language models that are best suited to their needs based on criteria like accuracy, toxicity and cost Continue Reading

November 30, 2023 30Nov2023 News

Government’s Online Fraud Charter welcomed

The government has corralled 11 of the largest tech platforms in the world to commit to its Online Fraud Charter, designed to tackle online scams, fake adverts, and more Continue Reading

November 30, 2023 30Nov2023 News

Infosys and Shell collaborate on push to accelerate adoption of immersion cooling in datacentres

IT consultancy and energy giant are looking to accelerate the take-up of immersion cooling in datacentres through collaboration Continue Reading

November 30, 2023 30Nov2023 News

CGI and Google Cloud join forces to support United Nations in climate change fight

IT consultancy pools resources with public cloud giant to support United Nations agency helping members fight climate change Continue Reading

November 30, 2023 30Nov2023 News

Rhysida gang stole hundreds of gigabytes of British Library data

The Rhysida ransomware gang behind the cyber attack on the British Library has published almost 600GB of stolen data to its dark web leak site Continue Reading

November 30, 2023 30Nov2023 News

Government sets out AI training framework for business

The Alan Turing Institute’s AI Skills for Business Competency Guidance for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is now live Continue Reading

November 30, 2023 30Nov2023 Blog Post

Can contributing to open source get you a job?

Could voluntary work on open source projects be a stepping stone to employment? That was one of the intriguing prospects held out at the launch last week of a report with the slightly ominous title ... Continue Reading

November 30, 2023 30Nov2023 News

Slow government response to Post Office scandal compensation forces new legislation

Subpostmasters who exposed widest miscarriage of justice in UK history still waiting for compensation after decades of fighting Continue Reading

November 29, 2023 29Nov2023 Blog Post

AWS re:Invent 2023 - Day two keynote, Dr Swami

If you want to come across as a cloud guru, then you better have a) a respected doctorate qualification, b) a senior data science-related position in a major hyperscaler organisation, or c) a name ... Continue Reading

November 29, 2023 29Nov2023 News

Law enforcement dismembers major ransomware operation in Ukraine

A joint law enforcement operation between the Ukrainian authorities, Europol and Eurojust has seem five ransomware operators taken into custody Continue Reading

November 29, 2023 29Nov2023 News

Paula Vennells’ email fuelled Post Office Horizon cult, inquiry told

Faced with serious questions about the robustness of its core computer system, the Post Office doubled down on reliability myth, public inquiry told Continue Reading

November 29, 2023 29Nov2023 News

Aerodyne taps AWS to power drone platform

The Malaysia-based startup is running its Dronos platform on AWS to expand its footprint globally and support a variety of drone use cases, from agriculture seeding to cellular tower maintenance Continue Reading

November 29, 2023 29Nov2023 News

AI to drive Zoom to new levels in 2024

Collaboration and communications company’s GenAI technology to be cornerstone of hybrid workspace where technology aligns with real user needs Continue Reading

November 29, 2023 29Nov2023 News

Scope of Okta helpdesk breach widens to impact all users

Okta has widened the scope of the October breach of its systems to include every customer that has used its helpdesk service, after new information came to light Continue Reading

November 29, 2023 29Nov2023 In Depth

Waste not, want not: How datacentre heat reuse projects can power ahead

The Nordics, Netherlands, Germany and Canada are progressing district heating initiatives that save energy and emissions, although obstacles remain Continue Reading

November 29, 2023 29Nov2023 News

Re:Invent 2023: Selipsky cues Q to project future shape of work

At Amazon Web Services’ annual conference in Las Vegas, Re:Invent, CEO Adam Selipsky hails GenAI capacity of product Q to reshape the future of work Continue Reading

November 28, 2023 28Nov2023 Blog Post

AWS CEO: Why we call it re:Invent

AWS CEO Adam Selipsky kicked off AWS re:Invent 2023 in Las Vegas this week after the customary '7-am hard rock band tribute act' that you didn't think your ears (or various other parts) were ready ... Continue Reading

November 28, 2023 28Nov2023 Opinion

Uncertainty lingers with Broadcom’s VMware acquisition

Large enterprises with complex VMware environments are looking to de-risk their businesses from potential changes resulting from the Broadcom-VMware deal Continue Reading

November 28, 2023 28Nov2023 News

Meta faces GDPR complaint over processing personal data without 'free consent'

Paid-for service means data protection is only available to those who can afford it, privacy group argues in data protection complaint Continue Reading

November 28, 2023 28Nov2023 Opinion

IT Sustainability Think Tank: Circular economy concept picks up speed in 2023

The conversation around IT sustainability stepped up a gear in 2023, but has it been another year of all talk and no action? Continue Reading

November 28, 2023 28Nov2023 Opinion

Making artificial intelligence fit for all our human futures

Lord Chris Holmes explains why he has introduced a Private Member's Bill on AI regulation for discussion in Parliament - and the important precedents he hopes it will set Continue Reading

November 28, 2023 28Nov2023 News

CCRC refers two posthumous subpostmaster appeals to Crown Court

CCRC refers posthumous appeals against convictions to Crown Court for first time Continue Reading

November 28, 2023 28Nov2023 Blog Post

Keeping the customer satisfied

It’s a truism that a business is only viable if it can retain and potentially grow its customer base. A company that actually listens to what customers are saying, will try to steer product ... Continue Reading

November 28, 2023 28Nov2023 News

UK retailer The Very Group embarks on GenAI push with AWS

The Very Group's collaboration with AWS is geared towards improving the customer experience through personalisation Continue Reading

November 28, 2023 28Nov2023 News

AWS sharpens focus in APAC

AWS is doubling down on industry offerings and investing in cloud infrastructure and skills training, among other efforts, to tap growth opportunities in the region Continue Reading

November 28, 2023 28Nov2023 News

Scope of British Library data breach widens

Personal data on British Library users has appeared for sale on the dark web following a Rhysida ransomware attack, as the scope of the still-developing incident widens again Continue Reading

November 28, 2023 28Nov2023 News

Volume of unique malware samples threatens to overwhelm defenders

A massive increase in malware volumes could cause problems for security teams tasked with adapting their defences against them Continue Reading

November 28, 2023 28Nov2023 News

Carlsberg serves up IoT to bring bars into digital world

Brewer taps into global internet of things network to obtain real-time data on what’s selling at what time of day in which type of outlet and to obtain early warning of any technical problems Continue Reading

November 28, 2023 28Nov2023 Blog Post

Optimistic Cloud Forecast - IT Managers No Longer Left In The Shade...

Remember the early days of cloud computing. All the promises – low-cost, scalable, simple to deploy and manage, secure, be in control of your own data and apps without the OnPrem hassle… All ... Continue Reading

November 28, 2023 28Nov2023 E-Zine

Datacentres or green belt? Why the UK has to choose

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the minefield around datacentre planning permission across the UK, after government blocked a major development next to the M25 motorway. The metaverse is making inroads into the indus-trial world – is this... Continue Reading

November 27, 2023 27Nov2023 E-Handbook

Ultimate guide to digital transformation for enterprise leaders

According to a recent Gartner survey, more than two-thirds of companies accelerated their digital business initiatives in the wake of COVID-19 disruption. This in-depth guide explains what digital transformation is, why it is important and how you ... Continue Reading

November 27, 2023 27Nov2023 News

Nominations open for Computer Weekly Innovation Awards APAC 2024

Computer Weekly is looking for nominations for its 2024 Innovation Awards to honour digital transformation initiatives that have transformed organisations in six industries Continue Reading

November 27, 2023 27Nov2023 Blog Post

LLM series - What developers need to know about Large Language Models?

A developer strolls casually into work and gets comfy in their cubicle. Suddenly there’s an update alert on the laptop screen - a new generative Artificial Intelligence (gen-AI) function has been ... Continue Reading

November 27, 2023 27Nov2023 In Depth

Datacentres’ energy-efficiency investment priorities in the race to net zero

Operators seeking to prioritise one pathway over another to reach sustainability targets may be disappointed, experts warn Continue Reading

November 27, 2023 27Nov2023 News

Advanced metering infrastructure deployment to exceed expectations

Research predicts that while proprietary and RF communications technologies will remain pivotal connectivity options for water AMI projects in the foreseeable future, emerging alternatives are rapidly growing Continue Reading

November 27, 2023 27Nov2023 News

Interview: Sunil Srivastava, CTO, Pandora

When he joined the jewellery retailer, Sunil Srivastava was labelled as the ‘crazy CTO’ given some of the ideas he had for transforming IT Continue Reading

November 27, 2023 27Nov2023 News

SAP needs to address breakdown in trust

Outgoing UK and Ireland SAP user group chair calls on SAP to rebuild trust and plot a path to innovate S/4Hana for those who run ERP on-premise Continue Reading

November 27, 2023 27Nov2023 News

5G service expansion to drive APAC mobile

Study forecasts 5G service expansion will drive mobile services market in Asia-Pacific to 2028, with revenue prospects for mobile data segment remaining strong in key territories Continue Reading

November 27, 2023 27Nov2023 News

The Security Interviews: Zeki Turedi, field CTO Europe, CrowdStrike

Organisations are racing to keep their security up to date against the latest threats. CrowdStrike’s Zeki Turedi explains how to protect against novel and innovative cyber attacks Continue Reading

November 27, 2023 27Nov2023 News

MPs have ‘little confidence’ in Making Tax Digital success

MPs say HMRC’s Making Tax Digital programme is riddled with widespread and repeating failures, and criticise the programme for failing to be open about the costs and increased burdens on taxpayers Continue Reading

November 27, 2023 27Nov2023 News

‘Excited’ finance firms pump money into digital technology

Over three-quarters of finance firms are currently restricted in what they can spend on technology due to the global economic climate, but expect spending to resume next year Continue Reading

November 27, 2023 27Nov2023 News

NCSC publishes landmark guidelines on AI cyber security

The NCSC and its US counterpart CISA have brought together tech companies and governments to countersign a new set of guidelines aimed at promoting a secure-by-design culture in AI development Continue Reading

November 27, 2023 27Nov2023 Blog Post

Broadcom finally swallows VMware: what now?

The news that Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware has finally gone through, after more than a year of uncertainty, will have relieved a lot of people. Even more of a relief, though, is that we’re ... Continue Reading

November 27, 2023 27Nov2023 News

Lack of government incentives stifling UK business broadband expansion

Research from UK connectivity provider reveals that while 42% of UK businesses plan vital connectivity upgrades as part of growth strategy, one in every five are receiving insufficient internet speeds Continue Reading

November 27, 2023 27Nov2023 News

India's Hexaware creates hundreds of jobs in UK

Hexaware opens IT services operation in Birmingham, with a plan to recruit 250 people in the region by 2025 Continue Reading

November 27, 2023 27Nov2023 Opinion

IT Sustainability Think Tank: IT leaders must prepare for green challenges in 2024

The conversation around IT sustainability stepped up a gear in 2023, but has it been another year of all talk and no action? Continue Reading

November 27, 2023 27Nov2023 In Depth

The future of business software

The enterprise application software market has changed radically. We look at what is driving IT investments Continue Reading

November 24, 2023 24Nov2023 Blog Post

Microsoft bans SME resellers from government cloud framework: conspiracy or cock-up?

Microsoft partners who applied for a place on the government's soon-to-be launched "SME-friendly" Cloud Compute 2 framework are fuming at the news the software giant has banned them from reselling ... Continue Reading

November 24, 2023 24Nov2023 Opinion

DORA raises the stakes for cloud use in financial services

The EU's DORA regulations will raise the stakes for cloud in financial services but resilience is more than just a tech issue, says NetApp's Steve Rackham Continue Reading

November 24, 2023 24Nov2023 News

UK police plan national roll-out of facial-recognition phone app

UK police chiefs plan to expand use of facial-recognition technology through a nationwide roll-out of mobile-based tools and increases in retrospective facial-recognition, but oversight problems persist Continue Reading

November 24, 2023 24Nov2023 Blog Post

Was the devil's greatest trick making you think tech CEOs are just people?

It’s been one of those weeks where tech makes headlines for all the wrong reasons. (Sadly, the wrong reasons are often the only reasons tech makes national headlines, but anyway…) There was much ... Continue Reading

November 24, 2023 24Nov2023 News

Ooredoo Qatar claims milestone for private networks in Middle East

Leading operator in MENA region reveals first-of-its-kind project designed to provide dedicated voice and customer data services in most remote and challenging locations Continue Reading

November 24, 2023 24Nov2023 News

Eir Ireland transforms contact centres to enhance customer experience

IT service provider announces partnership with leading Irish telco and technology firm to transform customer service, replacing legacy call centre systems with an API-first experience orchestration platform Continue Reading

November 24, 2023 24Nov2023 News

APAC organisations warm to microsegmentation

Nearly two-thirds of organisations in the APAC region see microsegmentation as a way to protect their IT assets, but lack the skills to deploy the technology Continue Reading

November 23, 2023 23Nov2023 News

Microsoft bans SME partners from selling its services via government's Cloud Compute 2 framework

Microsoft is under fire after documents leaked to Computer Weekly revealed it has banned reseller partners from selling its services via the government’s soon-to-be launched Cloud Compute 2 framework Continue Reading

November 23, 2023 23Nov2023 News

DWP to surveil bank accounts of benefit claimants for fraud

The UK government has outlined how it plans to tackle benefit fraud by giving the Department for Work and Pensions new powers compelling banks to collect and share data on claimants’ bank accounts Continue Reading

November 23, 2023 23Nov2023 News

MOVEit incident spurred UK decision makers to spend big on cyber

The MOVEit cyber attacks that unfolded in the spring and summer of 2023 seem to have driven an increase in both ransomware awareness and spend, according to a report Continue Reading

November 23, 2023 23Nov2023 News

Expereo on tap for Carlsberg to deliver connectivity in 40 countries

SD-WAN/SASE and internet provider brings brewing giant ‘unrivalled’ connectivity in global network Continue Reading

November 23, 2023 23Nov2023 News

Growing European mobile data traffic drives pressure on network investment

Research from global mobile trade association shows that mobile contributed €910bn to Europe’s economy in 2022 Continue Reading

November 23, 2023 23Nov2023 Opinion

Navigating the DPDI Bill: A transformative shift ahead

The Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill, or DPDI, is set to reshape the UK’s data protection framework. Louise Brooks of DQM GRC considers the implications Continue Reading

November 23, 2023 23Nov2023 News

North Korean APTs go all in on supply chain attacks, warns NCSC

Threat actors linked to the North Korean regime are becoming more adept at targeting software supply chains in the service of their cyber attacks Continue Reading

November 23, 2023 23Nov2023 News

China Telecom, China Unicom, ZTE unveil digital twin-based network assurance

Leading Chinese communications technology firm teams with local operators to apply the industry's first digital twin-based smart operation for the co-construction and sharing network during the 19th Asian Games, providing network assurance for users Continue Reading

November 23, 2023 23Nov2023 News

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