IT innovation, research and development

Tennis and technology: How Wimbledon gave fans a GenAI experience

Computer Weekly goes behind the scenes at Wimbledon to see how tennis fans are benefiting from the latest developments in artificial intelligence Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Revamped DSIT to transform digital public services, says government

The incoming government sets out preliminary plans to conduct a major revamp and relaunch of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

How data drives decisions at BAE Systems

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the chief data officer of one of the UK’s biggest manufacturers, BAE Systems, about data strategy and diversity. Microsoft’s claims over sovereign cloud for government IT are under scrutiny – we examine the issues. And our latest buyer’s guide looks at trends in cloud databases. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Dear Prime Minister Starmer, here's how technology can help you transform the UK for the better

Dear Prime Minister Starmer, Look, I know you have a horrendous in-tray to work through in your new job. The previous incumbent(s) made quite a mess of things. But you – like your predecessors – ... Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Tech leaders recognised for social, cultural and economic innovations

TechUK President's Awards highlight the contribution of the IT community to improving society through digital innovation Continue Reading

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• Computer Weekly Staff

Nordic banks pursue AI in battle with digital competitors

Traditional Nordic banks are raising their investments in artificial intelligence to help them retain market share in increasingly populated sector Continue Reading

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• Gerard O'Dwyer

product development (new product development)

Product development -- also called new product management -- is a series of steps that includes the conceptualization, design, development and marketing of newly created or rebranded goods and services. Continue Reading

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• Cameron Hashemi-Pour, Site Editor
• Alexander S. Gillis, Technical Writer and Editor

innovation culture

Innovation culture is the work environment that leaders cultivate to nurture unorthodox thinking and its application. Continue Reading

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• Scott Robinson, New Era Technology
• Jill Dyché

UKtech50 2024: The most influential people in UK technology

Computer Weekly has announced the 14th annual UKtech50 – our definitive list of the movers and shakers in the UK tech sector Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

UKtech50 winner interview: Alan Bates, Post Office Horizon scandal campaigner

UKtech50 winner Alan Bates talks to Computer Weekly about why the Post Office needs to be modernised, how to deploy an IT system the right way and his plans to write a book Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Wales partners with OpenAI to improve Welsh language tech

The Welsh government’s data partnership with the company behind ChatGPT aims to improve how artificial intelligence technologies work in the Welsh language Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Interview: Javed Iqbal, digital and information director, British American Tobacco

British American Tobacco’s director of digital and information, Javed Iqbal, talks to Computer Weekly about breaking with tradition, the importance of cultural mindset and AI ethics Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

A revolution in space

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to astronaut Tim Peake about the imminent revolution in space tech and what it means for IT leaders. AI is set to transform the movie industry – we hear from the producers of the latest Mad Max film about how it’s already changed the process for them. And we find out about plans for Neom, the Saudi Arabian smart city in the desert. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Sellafield pleads guilty to criminal charges over cyber security

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority-backed organisation Sellafield Ltd pleads guilty to criminal charges brought over significant cyber security failings that could have compromised sensitive nuclear information Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

AI and outsourcing: What’s the future for relationships and contracts? (Part two)

In the second part of this two-part series, two technology lawyers offer guidance on what the integration of artificial intelligence in IT outsourcing and business process outsourcing will mean for customers and providers in outsourcing relationships and contracts Continue Reading

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• Marl Lewis and Simon Bollans

Executive interview: Open models pros and cons

We speak to Meta’s vice-president of AI research about recent publicly released research and models, and the role of closed AI models Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

ICO police cloud guidance released under FOI

Long-awaited guidance from the UK data regulator on police cloud deployments highlights some potential data transfer mechanisms it thinks can clear up ongoing legal issues, but tells forces it’s up to them to decide if the measures would work Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Microsoft admits no guarantee of sovereignty for UK policing data

Documents show Microsoft’s lawyers admitted to Scottish policing bodies that the company cannot guarantee sensitive law enforcement data will remain in the UK, despite long-standing public claims to the contrary Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Benelux specialised venture capital fund finds global deep tech investments

A venture capital fund in Belgium partners with tech research organisation in its search for investments Continue Reading

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• Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management

General election 2024 – the digital policies examined

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the digital policies revealed in the three main political parties’ general election manifestos. Our new buyer’s guide looks at the latest trends in cloud security. And we find out about the EU’s plans for a digital single market that could span the globe. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Artificial intelligence to make Olympic Games more inclusive

The International Olympic Committee is working with Intel to use AI at the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games Continue Reading

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• Kim Loohuis

Autonomous weapons systems defy rigid attempts at arms control

In an ever more dangerous world, the technology is outpacing diplomacy and holds clear strategic value. Retaining human control over its use will require embracing imperfect solutions Continue Reading

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• Kyle Hiebert, Computer Weekly

IBM deploys GenAI to power new Wimbledon features

With Wimbledon 2024 running at the start of July, IBM has used the Watsonx platform with GenAI to power a new catchup feature Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

AI’s environmental cost could outweigh sustainability benefits

Artificial intelligence can help organisations manage and mitigate their environmental impacts in a number of ways, but the highly polluting nature of the technology could outweigh its other sustainability benefits if not dealt with Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Q&A: Adalbjorn Thorolfsson on IT project management in Iceland

With a small, but very sophisticated population, Iceland has unique ways of keeping up with the rest of the world in the IT sector. Adalbjorn Thorolfsson, president of the Icelandic Project Management Association, describes some lessons for the rest of the world Continue Reading

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• Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management

Epicor rides Southeast Asia manufacturing boom

Midmarket ERP software supplier capitalising on growing investments by Chinese and local manufacturing firms in region to drive business Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Tableau CEO on AI moves to ease analytics adoption

Tableau’s head honcho Ryan Aytay talks up Tableau’s efforts to bring more consumerisation and personalisation capabilities to data analytics through the use of AI Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Kubernetes at 10: Persistent storage matures, helped by Operators

Google engineer Saad Ali remembers the early days of Kubernetes, the storage challenges faced and overcome, and the revolution in application awareness that comes from Operators Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Storage Editor

Interview: Astronaut Tim Peake on an imminent revolution in space tech

Britain’s first male astronaut discusses the UK’s successful space sector, its overlaps with enterprise IT, and how to encourage more young people to work in science and technology Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

AI firms can’t be trusted to voluntarily share risk information

Workers at frontier AI firms have warned that their employers – including OpenAI, DeepMind and Anthropic – can’t be trusted to voluntarily share information about their systems capabilities and risks with governments or civil society Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Salesforce boosts London AI scene

SaaS pioneer Salesforce has chosen London as the location of its new AI centre, enabling users to test-drive and work on AI-driven business innovation Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Rapid AI development poses supervisory challenges in the Netherlands

In the Netherlands, the financial regulator and the monetary authority are grappling with the pace of artificial intelligence development and its implications for the financial industry Continue Reading

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• Kim Loohuis

Nvidia sees massive datacentre compute growth, says networking is next

After posting revenues of $19.4bn in its datacentre business, Nvidia is now looking to revolutionise ethernet interconnects Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Are diamonds a quantum computer’s best friend?

The UK report on quantum tech is out, revealing that synthetic diamonds could play a key role in establishing a niche for the UK quantum sector Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

How Dataiku is supporting ‘everyday AI’

Dataiku president Krish Venkataraman outlines what it takes for enterprises to scale and govern their use of artificial intelligence while making the technology accessible across their business Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Building a more secure, and sustainable, open source ecosystem

In April 2024, the discovery of an intentionally-placed backdoor in the open source XZ Utils data compression caused concern. Sentry's Chad Whitacre says a more thoughtful approach is needed to balance the individual freedom and creativity of open source, with more rigorous security practice. Continue Reading

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• Chad Whitacre

Mad Max production company gets Dell PowerScale to leverage generative AI

One supplier enters, one supplier leaves: Australian film production company replaces HPE with Dell storage and compute as it leverages GenAI Continue Reading

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• Yann Serra, LeMagIT
• Antony Adshead, Storage Editor

Researchers demonstrate value of AI in predicting heart disease

A decade-long study using an AI-based risk score of 40,000 people has shown it’s possible to detect the level of inflammation of heart arteries Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

AI Seoul Summit review

Dozens of governments and tech companies attending the second global AI Safety Summit have committed themselves to the safe and inclusive development of the technology, but questions remain around whether the commitments made go far enough Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Uktech50 2024: The longlist of the UK’s influential tech leaders

UKtech50 received a record-breaking 434 nominations for the 2024 list. Unfortunately, there wasn’t space for everyone in the top 50, and as you can see for yourself in this year’s longlist, it was a difficult decision for the judges Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

IBM, AI Singapore to bolster Sea-Lion LLM

IBM will work with AI Singapore on technical exchanges to enhance Sea-Lion and make the region’s first LLM available to data scientists and engineers through its AI use case library Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

The need for speed: How AI is driving faster cars for VCARB Formula One team

We go behind the scenes with the Visa Cash App RB F1 team to find out how data, AI and ERP are helping to deliver the millisecond improvements in lap time that make all the difference in Grand Prix racing Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Next UK government must be prepared to legislate on AI, say MPs

The House Science, Innovation and Technology Committee says the next government should be ready to legislate on artificial intelligence to plug any regulatory gaps Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Executive Interview: Why Dell wants to be your one-stop AI shop

At Dell Technologies World in Las Vegas, artificial intelligence was the talk of the town as Dell staked out an all-encompassing strategy ahead of an anticipated goldrush. Dell’s Nick Brackney explains why the tech giant believes it's onto a winner Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Why reliable data is essential for trustworthy AI

In little over two years, generative AI has changed the shape of the technology industry. Now is the time for proper due diligence Continue Reading

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• Stephen Pritchard

Paula Vennells boasted about removing Horizon risk reference in Royal Mail flotation prospectus

A reference to Horizon was removed from Royal Mail prospectus by Paula Vennells in the eleventh hour Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

HMRC boosts data scientist numbers

Data scientists play a key role in boosting tax compliance rates, government tax collection agency states Continue Reading

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• Steve Ranger

UKtech50 2024: Vote for the most influential person in UK IT

Our judges have selected the top 50 leaders from a shortlist of more than 400 people – now it’s your chance to tell us who you think is the most influential person in UK technology Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

APAC to gain $4.5tn in economic value from GenAI

The region’s largest economies could see a 0.7 percentage point increase in their annual GDP by leveraging generative AI responsibly at scale with a focus on people Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Podcast: AI and its impact on data storage

We talk to Shawn Rosemarin, vice-president for R&D at Pure Storage, about the requirements of AI workloads, and what data storage needs to cope with AI Continue Reading

AI Seoul Summit: 27 nations and EU to set red lines on AI risk

The countries will now work together to identify thresholds at which the risks presented by an AI model or system would be unacceptable without safeguards in place, as well as develop interoperable safety testing regimes for the technology Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

UK government announces £8.5m in grants for AI safety research

The funding programme will be directed by the UK’s AI Safety Institute, with grants being used to understand and mitigate the impacts of artificial intelligence, including any systemic risks it presents at the societal level Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

AI Seoul Summit: 10 nations and EU recommit to safe inclusive AI

During the latest AI Summit in South Korea, the participating governments reaffirmed their prior commitments to deepening international cooperation on AI safety, and have agreed to launch an international network of ‘safety institutes’ Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Dell Technologies World: AI at core of Dell’s next chapter

With a significant anniversary just passed, Dell CEO Michael Dell was in reflective mood as he looked ahead to the impact of artificial intelligence on the tech giant’s product stack Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

UK AI Safety Institute to open San Francisco branch

News of the AI Safety Institute’s expansion to the US follows the first public release of its AI safety testing results Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Red Hat CEO on OpenShift evolution and AI moves

Red Hat CEO Matt Hicks talks up how OpenShift AI and RHEL AI can work together to lower the cost of training and inferencing to drive AI adoption and the company’s traction with customers looking to move away from VMware Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Report highlights disagreement among experts on AI safety

An interim AI safety report coming out of the Bletchley Declaration shows AI experts are not in agreement over some of the biggest risks Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Post Office IT boss failed to raise concern over false Horizon statements

Former Post Office CIO Lesley Sewell failed to raise concern over Post Office’s false stance on Horizon integrity Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Google ups ante in GenAI with Gemini enhancements

Google has updated Gemini 1.5 Pro with a two-million-token context window and debuted a smaller, lightweight model optimised for high-frequency, specialised tasks Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Maria 01 rolls out ambitious pan-Europe startup plan

Ten-year plan will see pan-Nordic tech startup ecosystem based in Finnish capital Continue Reading

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• Gerard O'Dwyer

Bristol goes live with UK AI supercomputer

The Isambard-AI supercomputer is set to revolutionise AI research in the UK Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Finland develops quantum algorithms for the future

Finnish researchers are focusing on a small set of quantum algorithms they believe will have a global impact Continue Reading

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• Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management

How SingPost is delivering on digital transformation

SingPost group CIO outlines the company’s efforts to leverage AI and automation to improve operations, emphasising the importance of building the right culture as it expands its regional footprint Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Norway bolsters digital transformation drive

Norway’s government backs digital transformation with major capital investment this year Continue Reading

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• Gerard O'Dwyer

Executive interview: AWS’s GenAI innovation opportunity

We speak to the head of the GenAI Innovation Center for Amazon Web Services about AI, tech innovation and IT challenges Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

UK hails first test of quantum aircraft navigation

The government’s £2.5bn quantum strategy receives a boost with test of quantum technology that gets around GPS jamming Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Edge AI explained: Everything you need to know

In this essential guide, Computer Weekly investigates the current rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence deployed at the edge of networks – edge AI Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Government injects £1.8m into space tech innovation

Funding is being split between nine projects, covering a range of technologies aiming to support new space capabilities in the UK Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Ofcom publishes draft online child safety rules for tech firms

In the draft codes, Ofcom calls on technology firms to use ‘robust’ age-checking and content moderation systems to keep harmful material away from children online Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Polar Bear Pitching: Hot mobile apps come in from the cold

Flexing its current technological muscle, the city of Oulu in Finland shows that in addition to being a hub of 5G and 6G development, it is also a hot house for mobile apps, even from a hole in the ice Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

AWS to invest S$12bn in Singapore cloud infrastructure

The latest investment from AWS will bring the hyperscaler’s total planned investment in its Singapore cloud region to over S$23bn by 2028 Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Casting a critical eye on HMRC’s IR35 checker tool

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we investigate what has been going on with HMRC’s Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool. We also speak to the CIO of Danfoss about making datacentres greener and explore the issue of restoring data and system backups after a ransomware or cyber attack. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Microsoft beefs up cyber initiative after hard-hitting US report

Microsoft is expanding its recently launched Secure Future Initiative in the wake of a hard-hitting US government report on recent nation state intrusions into its systems Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Adobe expands bug bounty programme to account for GenAI

Adobe has expanded the scope of its HackerOne-driven bug bounty scheme to incorporate flaws and risks arising from the development of generative artificial intelligence Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Can SAP Labs’ AI plan accelerate cloud migration?

Top notch R&D centre shows it is more than just a bunch of boffins with electric cars and robots as it opens doors to AI-curious SAP partners and customers. Continue Reading

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• Marc Ambasna-Jones

Secure coding benchmark to increase standards among developers

Developer security advocate Secure Code Warrior has launched what it claims is the industry’s first benchmark designed to quantify the security competence of its customers’ software developer teams Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Google Cloud accelerates asteroid discovery for US-based non-profit

Google Cloud opens up about the work it is doing with a US-based planetary science non-profit to help map the solar system Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

Are we ready for the era of the ‘sentient’ document?

This year is set to be the automation of documents since the invention of the printing press. Content control is key Continue Reading

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• John Bates

Autonomous weapons reduce moral agency and devalue human life

Military technology experts gathered in Vienna have warned about the detrimental psychological effects of AI-powered weapons, arguing that implementing systems of algorithmic-enabled killing dehumanises both the user and the target Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Global majority united on multilateral regulation of AI weapons

Foreign ministers and civil society representatives say that multilateralism is key to controlling the proliferation and use of AI-powered autonomous weapons, but that a small number of powerful countries are holding back progress Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

INDO-MIM taps 3D printing in precision manufacturing

The precision metal parts manufacturer is using HP’s Metal Jet S100 printers to produce components using metal powder for the automotive, healthcare and other industries Continue Reading

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• Kavitha Srinivasa

Meta chief lays out long-term AI plan

During the company’s first quarter earnings call, Mark Zuckerberg and chief financial officer Susan Li discussed Meta’s long-term bet on AI Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Netherlands formulates vision to address risks of GenAI

There are numerous risks and challenges associated with generative AI – which is why the Dutch government has formulated a vision document for its responsible and safe use in the Netherlands Continue Reading

CW EMEA: The blueprint for safe GenAI

The Netherlands recognises the benefits GenAI can bring, but as with any powerful disruptive technology, there are increased risks of discrimination and insecurity. The Dutch government has formulated a vision document to guide its citizens and businesses on its safe and responsible use. Continue Reading

Education will be key to good AI regulation: A view from the USA

Computer Weekly sat down with Salesforce’s vice-president of federal government affairs, Hugh Gamble, to find out how the US is forging a path towards AI regulation, and how things look from Capitol Hill Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Lords split over UK government approach to autonomous weapons

During a debate on autonomous weapons systems, Lords expressed mixed opinions towards the UK government’s current position, including its reluctance to adopt a working definition and commit to international legal instruments controlling their use Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Austrian AI: from academia to commercial success and beyond

Austria has established itself as a European frontrunner when it comes to artificial intelligence exploration and, importantly, deployment Continue Reading

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• Matthew Staff

Government provides funding to help innovators navigate regs

AI and Digital Hub, backed by almost £2m in funding, will coordinate regulatory advice across CMA, FCA, ICO and Ofcom Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Interview: IoT enables Dutch-French company to provide bicycle and scooter rental

Dott’s connected system and mobile app allow users to hire vehicles and ensure safe and compliant rides in 40 cities across Europe and Israel Continue Reading

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• Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management

How Manipal Hospitals is driving tech innovations in healthcare

Manipal Hospitals’ video consultation services and a nurse rostering app are among the tech innovations it is spurring to improve patient care and ward operations Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Gov.uk One Login accounts on the rise

Since August 2023, more than 1.8 million people verified their identity using the Gov.uk One Login app, while face-to-face verifications have also increased Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

VMware’s APAC customers weigh in on licensing changes

VMware customers in the region are concerned about higher costs even as they see the benefits of subscription-based pricing and product bundling in the longer term Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

CISOs not yet convinced to invest in AI

CISOs say their eyes are fixed firmly on threats like ransomware and supply chain attacks, and while AI is becoming a threat that needs to be dealt with, it’s not yet an immediate spending priority Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

CW Innovation Awards: Making AI pervasive

DBS Bank’s AI Industrialisation Programme has been instrumental in industrialising the use of data and artificial intelligence across its business, resulting in over S$370m of incremental economic benefits Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

CW Innovation Awards: Arming for efficiency

Fujifilm Business Innovation Australia’s automated scheduling application has been able to schedule unplanned service calls automatically and reduce travel times for its technicians Continue Reading

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• Edwin Yapp

Recognising APAC’s trailblazers in digital transformation

DBS Bank and NUS were among the top industry innovators that were lauded for various transformational initiatives at the Computer Weekly Innovation Awards APAC 2024 Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Big tech’s cloud oligopoly risks AI market concentration

The oligopoly that big tech giants have over cloud computing could translate to a similar domination in the AI market, given the financial and compute resources needed to make the technology effective at scale Continue Reading

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• Andrew Kersley

Swedish company first to use STMicroelectronics chips

Powerful new processors help power next-generation industrial human machine interfaces, starting in the Nordics Continue Reading

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• Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management

Quickwit claims big advantage in log file search and index

When the logs are the data: Startup Quickwit claims late entrant advantage in log file search and index with bigger datasets and better analytics on reduced infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Storage Editor

AI skills gap blocking public sector take-up

A Salesforce report claims that a lack of skills in artificial intelligence is preventing effective take-up of generative AI to enhance frontline citizen services across the public sector Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor