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• November 21, 2023 21Nov2023 E-Zine

  Can AI take education to a new level?

  In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine how large language models are being used to teach, support and assess students, enhancing education rather than impairing it. We look at how the AI revolution is impacting the semiconductor sector as the ... Continue Reading

• November 21, 2023 21Nov2023 Blog Post

  Nerdio training camps hoist tent for Microsoft cloud skills

  It’s chic to be geek and not at all absurd to be a nerd. Whether or not Nerdio chose its company name to pay homage to the techies that use its technology and services is hard to say, but what does ... Continue Reading

• November 20, 2023 20Nov2023 News

  MediaTek unveils RedCap services

  Looking to advance a transition to the 5G-NR wireless standard for enterprise and industrial IoT applications, leading fabless semiconductor company introduces modem technology and chipset family Continue Reading

• November 20, 2023 20Nov2023 In Depth

  Closing the datacentre skills gap by tapping up career changers

  Recruitment efforts commonly focus on relatively new graduates, potentially ignoring harder-to-reach segments, such as people looking for a career change or returning to the workforce after time away Continue Reading

• November 20, 2023 20Nov2023 News

  Philadelphia Flyers and Winnipeg Jets net top-shelf Wi-Fi 6 and 6E

  Extreme Networks scores more wins in sport as it looks to help leading ice hockey clubs improve fan experience and operational efficiency by making the network the backbone of strategic initiatives Continue Reading

• November 20, 2023 20Nov2023 News

  Kingfisher develops AI-agnostic platform to power DIY assistant

  The platform provides a framework for security and compliance and enables developers to test different large language models Continue Reading

• November 20, 2023 20Nov2023 News

  Datacentres denied: West London server farm dispute prompts calls for UK planning system reform

  The government is under fire after dismissing a datacentre development in west London despite soaring demand for capacity - but how can we balance new development with protecting the UK’s green spaces? Continue Reading

• November 20, 2023 20Nov2023 News

  JPMorgan Chase tops bank AI ranking

  Report reveals that JPMorgan Chase is the world's top bank for AI, along with Capital One and Royal Bank of Canada, but Europeans are lagging behind Continue Reading

• November 20, 2023 20Nov2023 News

  AI productivity gains could result in four-day weeks for millions

  Autonomy think tank publishes paper on potential for artificial intelligence-driven large language models to shorten people’s work weeks Continue Reading

• November 20, 2023 20Nov2023 News

  Cubbit DS3 Composer brings DIY cloud to object storage pool

  Cubbit customers can now build and configure S3-compatible clouds from unused capacity and offer MSP-grade services with high levels of resilience, security and data sovereignty Continue Reading

• November 20, 2023 20Nov2023 In Depth

  Elected officials' lack of digital skills affects public services

  A lack of digital skills and tech expertise among elected officials encourages government to contract out IT work instead of building up internal capacity, making the public sector increasingly reliant on outside knowledge to get things done Continue Reading

• November 20, 2023 20Nov2023 News

  Software engineers worry about speaking out

  A culture of fear exists in many software teams, preventing individuals from raising concerns over problems Continue Reading

• November 20, 2023 20Nov2023 News

  Former OpenAI boss to lead Microsoft Advanced AI division

  Shenanigans over the weekend have seen OpenAI’s former CEO join Microsoft and Twitch’s former CEO step in as OpenAI’s interim CEO Continue Reading

• November 20, 2023 20Nov2023 News

  Norfolk International Terminal expands private 5G for Port of Virginia

  One of the largest commercial shipping hubs in the US plans to use its private 5G network to enable drones used for safety and surveillance, autonomous trucks and mobile cranes, and cost reduction from reduced downtime Continue Reading

• November 20, 2023 20Nov2023 News

  IT not ready for AI, Pure Storage survey finds

  Storage, compute and networking hardware won’t cope without upgrades, and that often means total IT infrastructure overhaul Continue Reading

• November 20, 2023 20Nov2023 News

  Defence lawyers seek appeal of tribunal ruling on police EncroChat cryptophone hack

  Defence lawyers are seeking leave to appeal against a tribunal ruling that found the National Crime Agency had lawfully obtained warrants to access messages from 9,000 cryptophones used in the UK Continue Reading

• November 20, 2023 20Nov2023 News

  NHS England hits 90% target for electronic patient records

  Some 90% of trusts in NHS England have adopted electronic patient records in hospitals, ahead of government schedule Continue Reading

• November 20, 2023 20Nov2023 Opinion

  Security incident response teams are human, too

  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 20, 2023 20Nov2023 In Depth

  Enterprise beams up GenAI and consumer UX to make key applications fly

  We look at how generative AI is changing the way enterprise software works Continue Reading

• November 20, 2023 20Nov2023 News

  Digital Edge secures green loan for South Korea datacentre

  The Singapore-based datacentre provider has secured its first green loan for its latest colocation facility in Incheon Continue Reading

• November 17, 2023 17Nov2023 News

  Viasat, Skylo Technologies claim first global direct-to-device network

  Satellite communications provider and non-terrestrial network service provider announce what they say is world’s first global direct-to-device network Continue Reading

• November 17, 2023 17Nov2023 E-Zine

  CW APAC: Trend Watch: Generative AI in APAC

  Organisations are starting to incorporate generative AI into their everyday processes. In this handbook, focused on GenAI in the Asia-Pacific region, Computer Weekly looks at how it’s being deployed in healthcare, Australia’s GenAI journey, the ... Continue Reading

• November 17, 2023 17Nov2023 News

  US civil society groups demand better conditions for AI workers

  Some 24 US civil society groups and unions and have written a letter to the US Senate asking for action to improve the working conditions of the people who train and maintain their artificial intelligence systems Continue Reading

• November 17, 2023 17Nov2023 In Depth

  Spatial computing redraws the world of work

  Immersive technologies such as augmented, mixed and virtual reality are nothing new but next-generation capabilities are coalescing into a spatial computing ecosystem that is set to create a new immersive world of work Continue Reading

• November 17, 2023 17Nov2023 News

  Qualcomm claims ‘remarkable’ gains with Snapdragon 7-Series platform

  Gen 3 mobile platform said to amplify mobile user experiences bringing next-generation technology and features to more consumers, with on-device AI, fan-favourite mobile gaming Continue Reading

• November 17, 2023 17Nov2023 News

  Oracle NetSuite CEO Goldberg: AI a sleeping giant coming to life

  Speaking with Computer Weekly at SuiteWorld, Evan Goldberg, executive vice-president of Oracle NetSuite, discussed how artificial intelligence has emerged from obscurity to be of business moment Continue Reading

• November 17, 2023 17Nov2023 News

  Internet Central taps Neos Networks for gigabit connectivity upgrade

  Critical network infrastructure provider enters agreement with one of the UK’s first ISPs to upgrade network to 1Gbps accessibility to meet differing connectivity needs across a wide customer base Continue Reading

• November 17, 2023 17Nov2023 Podcast

  Walmart’s enterprise software: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast

  We speak to Walmart’s David Glick about the build/buy debate and how the retailer works with large language models Continue Reading

• November 17, 2023 17Nov2023 News

  UK government reveals 5G Innovation Regions

  Latest part of UK government plan to boost next-generation mobile services sees 10 regions spanning the UK set to benefit from fund aimed at expediting innovation driven by 5G technology Continue Reading

• November 17, 2023 17Nov2023 News

  5G-Advanced not yet ready for enterprise opportunities

  Report highlights why 5G-Advanced has not yet realised potential in unlocking use cases which unlock new business opportunities, more efficient networks, and the integration of AI and machine learning Continue Reading

• November 17, 2023 17Nov2023 News

  Microsoft and Meta quizzed on AI copyright

  Large language models are trained using vast amounts of public data – but do the hyperscalers comply with copyright laws? Continue Reading

• November 17, 2023 17Nov2023 Blog Post

  Do IT leaders need server upgrades?

  Artificial intelligence (AI) has become the new Moore’s Law. Semiconductor manufacturers may strive to double processing power every two years, but that is not what their largest customers actually ... Continue Reading

• November 17, 2023 17Nov2023 News

  Capgemini and Heathrow strike deal to enhance passenger experience

  Capgemini and Heathrow team up to provide development and operations support for the airport’s technology estate Continue Reading

• November 17, 2023 17Nov2023 News

  Orange France broadband gains higher orbit with satellite offer

  Leading operator unveils ‘superfast’ broadband offer available throughout France and for everyone through partnership with satellite company Eutelsat and essential equipment firm Nordnet Continue Reading

• November 17, 2023 17Nov2023 News

  Does third-party support make sense?

  We speak to a Rimini Street customer about their experience of managing an Oracle ERP Continue Reading

• November 17, 2023 17Nov2023 News

  Interview: Walmart’s David Glick discusses technology scale

  We speak to Walmart’s head of enterprise business services about managing IT and technology innovation at the retailer Continue Reading

• November 16, 2023 16Nov2023 Blog Post

  NTT illuminates 'tsuzumi' LLM model via photonics-based computing 

  NTT used its NTT R&D Forum conference and demonstration showcase this year in Tokyo to clarify the company’s vision around All Photonics Network (APN) technology. APN is one of three cores that ... Continue Reading

• November 16, 2023 16Nov2023 News

  Royal Mail spent £10m on cyber measures after LockBit attack

  Royal Mail has spent approximately £10m on recovery and improved cyber resilience measures in the wake of the January 2023 LockBit ransomware attack Continue Reading

• November 16, 2023 16Nov2023 News

  Workato CEO calls for new automation mindset

  Workato CEO Vijay Tella urges organisations to go beyond the ‘mechanistic glue’ of automating manual processes and embrace a new automation mindset that focuses on transforming their business Continue Reading

• November 16, 2023 16Nov2023 Blog Post

  Custom chatbots and model gardens: putting Private AI to work

  Part 2: More to think about It’s essential to decide where to run your Private AI - or who you will get to run it for you, in some cases - but that is just the start. Assuming that you also want ... Continue Reading

• November 16, 2023 16Nov2023 News

  Outgoing police tech watchdog warns of declining oversight

  The outgoing biometrics and surveillance camera commissioner for England and Wales discusses police deployment of powerful new surveillance technologies, and the declining state of oversight in this area Continue Reading

• November 16, 2023 16Nov2023 News

  Lockheed Martin readies 5G satellite comms for take-off

  Global aerospace firm completes demo of ‘first regenerative non-terrestrial network 5G satellite base station’ set for launch in orbit in 2024 in self-funded mission to prove capability to connect the globe Continue Reading

• November 16, 2023 16Nov2023 News

  Cancer Research UK uses AWS for payments and trial search function

  Charity Cancer Research UK has been using AWS to make its donations platform more scalable, as well as making it easier for patients to find clinical trials Continue Reading

• November 16, 2023 16Nov2023 News

  Interview: Dan Huddart, CTO, Homeprotect

  After building up experience in the insurance sector, Homeprotect’s chief technology officer sought the freedom to innovate being offered at the rapidly scaling company Continue Reading

• November 16, 2023 16Nov2023 In Depth

  Luxembourg-based cloud provider aims to transform the AI landscape in Europe

  Gcore runs cloud services worldwide, which gives it a front-row seat for observing global computing trends, and now the company expects to lead one of the major trends in Europe Continue Reading

• November 16, 2023 16Nov2023 News

  Ransomware gang grasses up uncooperative victim to US regulator

  The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang has added a new tactic to its playbook, going to ever more extreme lengths in search of a pay-off Continue Reading

• November 16, 2023 16Nov2023 News

  British Library’s Halloween cyber scare was ransomware

  The British Library has provided an update on an ongoing cyber incident affecting its systems, confirming it to be the result of a ransomware attack Continue Reading

• November 16, 2023 16Nov2023 News

  Spotify and Google Cloud expand tech partnership for AI-led user experience improvement push

  Music streaming giant Spotify is forging even closer ties with its long-standing cloud partner Google in an effort to improve user experience with the help of artificial intelligence and machine learning Continue Reading

• November 16, 2023 16Nov2023 News

  Microsoft ignites chip journey with AI accelerators

  The company used its annual Ignite conference to showcase the work it is doing to optimise AI and make more energy-efficient hardware Continue Reading

• November 16, 2023 16Nov2023 News

  Swisscom migrates to high-capacity optical transport network

  Leading European operator taps comms tech provider to support new optical network supports client services from 1G to 400G offering scale, resiliency, and performance at reduced total cost of ownership. Continue Reading

• November 16, 2023 16Nov2023 News

  SAP sustainability study reveals UK businesses lack funding

  An annual sustainability study by SAP reveals UK businesses are on the right track, but still face barriers in the long run Continue Reading

• November 16, 2023 16Nov2023 News

  Post Office scandal inquiry postpones more key witness hearings

  Yet more witness hearings are cancelled due to the Post Office's late disclosure of documents Continue Reading

• November 16, 2023 16Nov2023 Blog Post

  Understanding the rise and role of Private AI

  Part 1: AI hype vs fear and doubt The leakage of proprietary IP and other data has been one of the biggest corporate fears around generative AI since the launch of ChatGPT. Some companies even ... Continue Reading

• November 15, 2023 15Nov2023 News

  BlackCat affiliate seen using malvertising to spread ransomware

  Researchers at eSentire identified a wave activity from an ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware affiliate which has adopted a somewhat unusual approach to delivering its locker Continue Reading

• November 15, 2023 15Nov2023 News

  UK companies secure contract to trial sky-based 5G infrastructure

  Aircraft manufacturer, communications firm and cooling systems company join forces to broaden and transform access to high-speed 5G communications through fleet of zero-emission turbo prop aircraft Continue Reading

• November 15, 2023 15Nov2023 News

  Ericsson RAN unveils transport automaton network controller

  Comms tech provider’s transport network performance enhanced with AI-powered service, pinpointing degradations and capacity utilisation issues and providing insights on how to optimise overall network performance Continue Reading

• November 15, 2023 15Nov2023 News

  Russian cyber criminal pleads guilty to running IPStorm botnet

  Sergey Manikin faces years in jail after his illicit proxy botnet service was taken down by US law enforcement Continue Reading

• November 15, 2023 15Nov2023 News

  FarrPoint expands broadband to US with Vernonburg

  In response to what it called unprecedented opportunities for broadband programme roll-outs in the US, connectivity specialist joins forces with Boston firm to provide one-stop shop for broadband planning and deployment Continue Reading

• November 15, 2023 15Nov2023 News

  November Patch Tuesday heralds five new MS zero-days

  Microsoft pushes fixes for five new zero-days in its latest monthly update Continue Reading

• November 15, 2023 15Nov2023 In Depth

  Where tech can smooth out the retail returns process

  New tech from supply chain companies, M&A activity among logistics firms, and H&M’s new fees show product returns is the retail industry debate that keeps coming back Continue Reading

• November 15, 2023 15Nov2023 News

  US government reinforces ICBC hack link to Citrix Bleed

  US Treasury adds weight to reports that a ransomware gang gained access to the systems of Chinese bank ICBC by exploiting a critical Citrix flaw Continue Reading

• November 15, 2023 15Nov2023 News

  PeopleSpot dishes out people-related advice

  The PeopleSpot app provides resources to help workers deal with people-related challenges and enables organisations to surface HR issues through its analytics capabilities Continue Reading

• November 15, 2023 15Nov2023 News

  Revs, profits fall but Vodafone claims H1 highlights improved trends

  After poor fiscal 2023, pan-European and African telecoms company sees bounce back in first half of FY 2024, with focus on customers and simplifying business said to be beginning to bear fruit Continue Reading

• November 15, 2023 15Nov2023 News

  Satellite firm neXat looks to enhance critical communications with SD-WAN

  Business connectivity provider looks to improve communications in key vertical through software-defined wide area network integrating configuration, monitoring and control into a single user platform Continue Reading

• November 15, 2023 15Nov2023 In Depth

  DPU 101: What are DPUs, what do they do, and who supplies them?

  We look at data processing units, the latest in a line of hardware offload devices that emerged in the era of composable infrastructure. They come as hardware and even in the cloud Continue Reading

• November 15, 2023 15Nov2023 News

  How Gigamon is making its mark in deep observability

  Gigamon CEO Shane Buckley talks up the company’s ability to inspect encrypted network traffic for malicious activity, how it stands out with its deep observability capabilities and the tailwinds that are fuelling its growth Continue Reading

• November 14, 2023 14Nov2023 News

  Million Brits could lose access to bank branch if closure rate continues

  Even people in urban constituencies could lose access to a local bank branch, according to research Continue Reading

• November 14, 2023 14Nov2023 News

  Chip sector gears up for AI revolution

  While Nvidia has established its AI dominance, Intel has been working on AI chips running on supercomputers Continue Reading

• November 14, 2023 14Nov2023 News

  Engineers slash RPO/RTO as they swap tape for Rubrik backup

  Frankham Group ditches archaic tape backup and deploys Rubrik backup appliances and remote disaster recovery facility. Meanwhile, the engineering group assesses a move to the cloud Continue Reading

• November 14, 2023 14Nov2023 News

  AMD survey finds AI hardware lacking in many IT departments

  Global survey finds that IT leaders are finding it hard to keep up with the pace of change in AI Continue Reading

• November 14, 2023 14Nov2023 News

  4Tbps milestone as TikTok joins NAPAfrica

  African internet exchange celebrates new high in network throughput as it welcomes into African peering community social network giant that is increasingly engaging with the world of enterprise and marketing Continue Reading

• November 14, 2023 14Nov2023 News

  Itential, Kentik add integrated network observability to NetOps workflows

  Network and cloud automation software firm and network observability company join forces to integrate network automation technologies and enable more efficient infrastructure Continue Reading

• November 14, 2023 14Nov2023 News

  Fast-acting cyber gangs increasingly disabling telemetry logs

  Sophos guidance for security practitioners and defenders highlights a growing trend for threat actors to disable or wipe telemetry logs to cover their tracks Continue Reading

• November 14, 2023 14Nov2023 News

  Francis Maude calls for GDS and CDDO to merge

  Review into the civil service by the former Cabinet Office minister says the two organisations should become one entity to avoid sending mixed signals around accountability and leadership Continue Reading

• November 14, 2023 14Nov2023 In Depth

  Are firms using mergers and acquisitions to inherit talent?

  Getting the right tech skills is proving increasingly difficult for businesses, so some are resorting to combining companies to find the industry’s existing talent – but what are the pros and cons? Continue Reading

• November 14, 2023 14Nov2023 In Depth

  Industry 5.0: What is it and what does its future hold?

  As Industry 5.0 becomes a more popular topic of conversation in the business tech world, critics have come out to question its legitimacy as a revolution instead of a progression Continue Reading

• November 14, 2023 14Nov2023 News

  McLaren Applied, Blu Wireless find new gear for ultra high-speed telemetry

  Engineering tech provider and mmWave comms firm target new breakthroughs in motorsport connectivity and transformation of fan experience Continue Reading

• November 14, 2023 14Nov2023 News

  Successful launch for fifth, sixth SES 03b mPOWER satellites

  With six satellites, satellite operator’s second-generation medium-Earth orbit system is set to provide high-performance connectivity services around the globe from early Q2 2024 Continue Reading

• November 14, 2023 14Nov2023 Opinion

  What’s the smart way of moving forward with artificial intelligence?

  Don’t try to use AI to solve everything at once – be clear about what specific use cases you want Continue Reading

• November 14, 2023 14Nov2023 News

  Boldyn Networks to acquire Cellnex private 5G networks business

  Shared network infrastructure provider acquires private networks business of independent wireless telecommunications and broadcasting infrastructures operator, including subsidiary to accelerate expansion into Europe Continue Reading

• November 14, 2023 14Nov2023 E-Zine

  The UK AI Safety Summit – what did it achieve?

  In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look back at the UK government’s AI Safety Summit and assess what it achieved – and what it didn’t. Our latest buyer’s guide examines the future of business software and modernising legacy applications. And we find... Continue Reading

• November 13, 2023 13Nov2023 News

  Australia’s public cloud spending to hit A$23bn in 2024

  Spending on public cloud services in Australia will reach 50% of the total addressable market for the first time in 2024, according to Gartner Continue Reading

• November 13, 2023 13Nov2023 Blog Post

  NTT R&D Forum Day 1: A showcase spanning photonics to robotics

  As previously noted here, the Computer Weekly Developer Network team found themselves in a far-flung location this week.  Not the usual Barcelona, Las Vegas or London conference venue, but NTT’s ... Continue Reading

• November 13, 2023 13Nov2023 News

  Rogue state-aligned actors are most critical cyber threat to UK

  The prospect of rogue nation-state-aligned attackers bringing down the UK’s critical infrastructure is keeping the NCSC up at night Continue Reading

• November 13, 2023 13Nov2023 Opinion

  Why digital leaders should build their personal branding

  Prioritising the development of personal branding can help your organisation attract talented people Continue Reading

• November 13, 2023 13Nov2023 News

  Dubai Electricity & Water Authority, Avaya extend customer centre alliance

  Dubai utility firm enhances its customer care centre to become integrated digital interactive hub, enabling customers to access a wide range of services through an interactive voice system Continue Reading

• November 13, 2023 13Nov2023 News

  Lloyds Bank warns over rising threat of crypto scams

  Report by Lloyds Banking Group finds there has been a 23% increase in cryptocurrency scams in 2023 compared with last year, targeting mostly younger investors Continue Reading

• November 13, 2023 13Nov2023 News

  Encrypted mail service Tuta says it was wrongly accused of being a front for intelligence services

  German encrypted email service Tuta, formerly known as Tutanota, has denied claims by a former Canadian police intelligence officer accused of passing secrets to criminals that it was compromised by intelligence services Continue Reading

• November 13, 2023 13Nov2023 News

  Vodafone inks strategic partnership with Accenture

  Global professional services company to form pan-European and African telco as it announces acceleration of transformation to commercialise operations and accelerate growth Continue Reading

• November 13, 2023 13Nov2023 News

  Victims’ legal action over 2015 Carphone Warehouse breach moves forward

  A class action against Currys Retail over the 2015 data breach of Carphone Warehouse customers has been granted permission to move forward in the courts Continue Reading

• November 13, 2023 13Nov2023 News

  ICO alerted after technical ‘issue’ exposed college files to student barristers

  A training college for barristers has reported a data breach that left sensitive data on hundreds of current and former students accessible to other trainees Continue Reading

• November 13, 2023 13Nov2023 News

  Shawbrook Bank slashes mortgage processing time through low code

  Specialist business lending and savings bank is using Pegasystems’ low-code platform to rewrite and automate the customer journey Continue Reading

• November 13, 2023 13Nov2023 News

  Qualcomm and Iridium direct-to-device satellite partnership falls out of orbit

  Much heralded non-terrestrial-network communications technology collaboration between chip firm and satellite tech company collapses after lack of take-up by smartphone device manufacturers Continue Reading

• November 13, 2023 13Nov2023 News

  UK Ministry of Justice modernises wired and wireless digital infrastructure

  Deployment of AI-driven networking designed to improve staff productivity and job satisfaction for UK Prisons and Probation services, while providing prisoners more rehabilitation opportunities through greater life skills Continue Reading

• November 13, 2023 13Nov2023 In Depth

  Gartner: Modernising legacy applications for cloud-native success

  Tips for moving existing enterprise applications to a cloud-native architecture Continue Reading

• November 11, 2023 11Nov2023 Blog Post

  Day, me say day, me say day, Linux Foundation say DAOS

  Harry Belafonte might have said ‘me say day, me day day-o’ back in the day, but The Linux Foundation say DAOS. The newly launched DAOS Foundation is an initiative aimed at advancing the governance ... Continue Reading

• November 10, 2023 10Nov2023 News

  Amdocs joins AWS Private Wireless programme as system integrator

  Collaboration between hyperscaler and communications industry designed to bring together mobile private network offerings, infrastructure and services to accelerate enterprise network innovation Continue Reading

• November 10, 2023 10Nov2023 Opinion

  Breached? Don't panic… if you created a robust IR 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 10, 2023 10Nov2023 News

  UN disarmament body calls for global action on autonomous weapons

  UN draft resolution highlighting the dangers of autonomous weapons passes with overwhelming majority Continue Reading

• November 10, 2023 10Nov2023 News

  5G, AI and IoT drive leading UK smart cities

  Survey reveals UK cities are embracing smart technologies but data security concerns hinder urban developments Continue Reading