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Cops bust Genesis cyber crime marketplace

Multinational Operation Cookie Monster takes down Genesis Market, a crucial source of compromised data used by criminals for fraud and other cyber attacks Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Italy’s ChatGPT ban: Sober precaution or chilling overreaction?

Italy’s data protection authority issued a temporary ban on ChatGPT citing data protection concerns and alleged breaches of the GDPR. Is this a reasonable precaution, or a chilling restriction on personal freedoms? Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Scottish police tech piloted despite major data protection issues

Scottish policing bodies are pressing ahead with a data sharing pilot despite data protection issues around the use of US cloud providers, placing sensitive personal data of tens of thousands of people at risk Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

CGI signs up to prison leaver employment initiative

IT supplier is working with training company specialised in helping prison leavers to find recruitment in the tech sector Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Developers say Apple and Google are running app store monopolies

Coalition for App Fairness and its members speak to Computer Weekly about alleged anti-competitive practices of Apple and Google in their respective app stores, and call for urgent regulatory action to level the playing field Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Oracle to open second cloud region in Singapore

The move comes less than two years after Oracle opened its first cloud region in Singapore which is already supporting over 1,000 customers across Southeast Asia Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

HPE launches GreenLake for File and Block, and unified arrays

HPE upgrades its storage-as-a-service offer with Greenlake for File and for Block, configurable via the cloud but deployable on-prem. Meanwhile it shows new Alletra MP arrays Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Storage Editor

TikTok fined in UK over unlawful use of children’s data

The ICO has fined TikTok £12.7m for breaches of data protection law, including unlawfully collecting data on children under 13 Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Threat researchers dissect anatomy of a Royal ransomware attack

Trellix researchers share the inside track on a Royal ransomware attack that hit one of its customers in late 2022 Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

UAE central bank selects partners for phase one of digital currency programme

The UAE central bank has kicked off the first phase of its project to launch a digital currency Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Over 90% of organisations find threat hunting a challenge

Understaffed security teams and high levels of background noise are making basic security operations tasks a chore for defenders, according to a report Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

IT Sustainability Think Tank: The role of CSO in closing the sustainability gap

There is mounting anecdotal evidence that enterprises are struggling to ensure their statements of intent on sustainability are matching their actions, so what steps can they take to bridge the gap? Continue Reading

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• Rob Doepel, EY

Revitalising UK digital government

In this week’s Computer Weekly, as the UK plummets down the international rankings for digital government, can its £400m identity system revitalise the UK’s digital strategy? We examine the container management platforms from the big six storage suppliers. And we look at the challenges of achieving IT sustainability while continuing to drive digital innovation. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Driving up IT efficiency and sustainability

IT leaders need to balance IT sustainability with business drivers to innovate with digital technologies and ensure corporate systems remain secure Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Lloyds and NatWest banks join Barclays in latest round of branch closures

Lloyds and NatWest banks announce more branch closures as UK high streets continue to be stripped of banking services Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Better SME connectivity could contribute more than £5bn a year to local economies

Operator research finds almost two-thirds of small to medium-sized enterprises in UK’s second city reveal their business could grow faster if they had access to better tech Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Three-day Capita outage was result of cyber attack

Public sector outsourcer Capita has confirmed a major outage which began on 31 March was the result of a cyber attack affecting its Office 365 apps Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Digital identity: the many images of you

More and more of the topics we deal with at Freeform Dynamics now also relate to digital identity. That’s no surprise, of course – digital identity is vital in this online age. We have multiple ... Continue Reading

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• Bryan Betts, Freeform Dynamics

Wales launches innovation fund for pharmacy systems suppliers

The fund aims to help suppliers of pharmacy systems in the country to deliver an electronic prescription service Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

CIO interview: Carter Busse, CIO, Workato

Workato CIO Carter Busse talks up the company’s approach towards automation and its efforts to drive the technology across its business Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Mounting Russian disinformation campaign targeting Arab world

Researchers have found evidence of a broad Russian disinformation campaign targeting Arabic-speakers in the Middle East and North Africa Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Ukrainians bust cyber criminals who stole over £3m across Europe

Ukrainian police have arrested members of a cyber crime gang who stole and embezzled millions of pounds from victims across Europe Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Generative AI central to Accenture’s tech vision

Generative AI will play a central role over the next 10 years as the digital and physical world become more and more integrated Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

How observability can help companies build strong teams

This is a guest post by Sascha Giese, SolarWinds Head Geek Highly sought-after skilled workers are increasingly expecting to have the flexibility of hybrid and remote work environments while still ... Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

OSC&R supply chain security framework goes live on Github

The OSC&R framework for understanding and evaluating threats to supply chain security has made its debut on Github to allow anybody to contribute to the framework Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

IT Sustainability Think Tank: The role of procurement in closing the sustainability gap

There is mounting anecdotal evidence that enterprises are struggling to ensure their statements of intent on sustainability are matching their actions, so what steps can they take to bridge the gap? Continue Reading

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• Tianqi Li, Carbon Trust

NCSC issues revised security Board Toolkit for business leaders

National Cyber Security Centre calls on CEOs and senior business leaders to take a more hands-on approach to cyber resilience with the launch of revised board-level tools Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Wales is building a dragon of an NHS app

As NHS Wales is due to launch the public version of its own app, Computer Weekly takes a deep dive into the technical aspects of the Welsh NHS app, future plans and whether the expectations for the programme have stacked up to reality Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

How millions of consumers and businesses are using open banking

SMEs and consumers are increasingly turning to open banking services to help them manage their businesses and lives Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

UK government study reveals 50,000 people employed in AI sector

Government publishes baseline analysis of UK artificial intelligence sector as it pins hopes on future growth Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

NHS Highland rapped over data breach affecting HIV patients

NHS Highland inadvertently exposed the personal data of individuals likely to be accessing HIV services in a lapse of email hygiene Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Reactive approach to cyber procurement risks damaging businesses

Too many organisations are following a reactive approach to cyber security, which WithSecure believes is stifling security teams ability to demonstrate value and align with business outcomes Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Preventing artificial deception in the age of AI

The proposals contained in Westminster’s AI whitepaper are a good start, but more creative thinking and investment will be required to achieve a truly pro-innovation regulatory environment Continue Reading

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• Alwin Magimay

Climate change vs technology: Study suggests tech investments could mitigate environmental risks

Bloomberg Media report, sponsored by investment firm Mubadala, highlights human impacts of various industry megatrends, including climate change and technology adoption Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

Naver Cloud teams up with Korean tourism body

The South Korean hyperscaler has teamed up with the Korea Tourism Organisation to improve visitor experience using its cloud capabilities Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

3CX unified comms users hit by supply chain attacks

Ongoing supply chain attacks against customers of UC firm 3CX appear to be linked to North Korean threat actors Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Podcast: Cloud storage, data protection and compliance

The lure of cloud storage hides its drawback, namely that you can lose control of it from a compliance perspective. We talk to Mathieu Gorge, CEO of Vigitrust, about how to tame it Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Storage Editor

UK government publishes AI whitepaper

Artificial intelligence whitepaper outlines UK government’s proposals to regulate the technology, which are based around creating an agile, “pro-innovation” framework Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

New North Korean APT launders crypto to fund spying programmes

Mandiant has attributed an ongoing campaign of malicious activity to a newly designated APT that is engaged in the acquisition and laundering of cryptocurrency to fund the regime’s espionage activities Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Lloyds Bank looking for fintech partners

Lloyds Banking Group wants to partner startups in the financial services sector in its latest fintech and insurtech programme Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Generative AI presents opportunities and challenges to UK schools

Generative AI and LLMs hold great potential for use in the classroom, but the privacy and security implications of its use must be carefully considered, says the Department for Education Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

3 strategies CIOs can use to improve IT's efficiency

In uncertain times, CIOs need to take appropriate measures to improve IT efficiency. These practical strategies can also strengthen an organization's long-term goals. Continue Reading

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• Amaresh Tripathy

Top 10 enterprise technology trends for 2023

IT investments underpin an organizational performance and help businesses gain a competitive edge. That's why CIOs and IT leaders should know the top enterprise tech trends. Continue Reading

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• Mary K. Pratt

Alan Turing Institute unveils strategy to support UK AI

The strategy is built around helping the UK government realise its artificial intelligence ambitions, and focuses on areas where the UK can play a transformative role in shaping AI development Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Microsoft expands AI Copilot project into security realm

New Microsoft service, Security Copilot, will supposedly expand the reach, speed and effectiveness of cyber teams Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Apple security updates fix 33 iPhone vulnerabilities

A larger-than-usual update to Apple’s mobile operating system fixes more than 30 distinct vulnerabilities, including two serious issues that may potentially affect device kernels Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

BNP Paribas moves to Swedish datacentre in high-performance computing strategy

BNP Paribas is moving data-intensive workloads to a Swedish datacentre to increase capacity while reducing its carbon footprint Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

How ChatGPT will become a programmer’s best friend

ChatGPT has shown it can produce code. It can also identify bugs and even figure out what a code snippet is trying to do Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Europol warns cops to prep for malicious AI abuse

In a report looking at how large language models can be used by criminals, Europol’s Innovation Lab calls on law enforcement agencies to prepare themselves for wide-ranging impacts on their work Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Ethical hackers urged to respond to Computer Misuse Act reform proposals

The deadline for submissions to the government’s consultation on reform of the Computer Misuse Act is fast approaching, and ethical hackers and security experts need to make their voices heard, says Bugcrowd Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Barclays makes further cut to branch network

Barclays cuts another 14 branches from its network as it continues to see a migration to digital banking channels Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Is TikTok really a security threat to your business?

In this week’s Computer Weekly, with the UK government becoming the latest administration to ban TikTok, we ask whether the controversial social media app is really a security threat to enterprises. Technology guru Bruce Schneier tells us about the need to take back control of AI and the personal data it relies on. And we look at how firms are trying – and failing – to make AI work for online content moderation. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Ransomware attacks up 45% in February, LockBit responsible

NCC Group says it observed a surge in ransomware attacks in February, with LockBit, BlackCat and BianLian all highly active Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Many of world’s biggest banks lack transparent policies for responsible AI

It is unclear whether many of the world’s largest banks have adopted and are using ethical artificial intelligence development principles Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

How APCOA is using big data to reinvent car parks

Car park operator APCOA is using big data to transform traditional car parks into mobility hubs that will offer electric vehicle charging, space for small businesses and depots for delivery companies Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Lords AI weapons committee holds first evidence session

In first evidence session of Lords AI weapons committee, expert witnesses unpack claims that artificial intelligence in weapon systems will help military organisations to improve their compliance with international humanitarian law Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

CBI launches campaign to boost UK tech unicorns

The CBI has launched a campaign to transform the UK’s technology unicorns into decacorns valued at $10bn, with specific policy recommendation due to be published later in 2023 Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

France latest to ban TikTok on government devices

Following bans in the UK and US, France has moved to enact restrictions on TikTok, and other social media apps, on government devices Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Dutch discovery brings energy-efficient computers a step closer

An international group of researchers at the University of Twente have developed a molecular switch that can increase the energy-efficiency of electronics Continue Reading

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• Kim Loohuis

Most Singapore organisations operate distributed IT infrastructure

More than two-thirds of organisations in Singapore use a mix of private and public clouds as well as on-premise and hosted datacentres, even as they face challenges with data management and complexity Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

How large language models address enterprise IT

It’s being pitched as Microsoft versus Google, but the large language models from these two giants are likely to revolutionise IT usability Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

National Crime Agency sting operation infiltrates cyber crime market

The UK National Crime Agency has tricked thousands of potential cyber criminals into registering with a fake website pretending to offer tools for creating DDoS attacks Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Accenture to cut 19,000 jobs globally

Accenture is cutting ‘structural’ costs which includes a reduction of 19,000 staff and a consolidation of office space Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

IT sustainability: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast

We speak to Gartner’s Annette Zimmerman about the circular economy and IT sustainability Continue Reading

HDD specs: Assess SATA vs SAS, sustained data rates and block size

In part two of a two-part series, we look at sustained data rates in hard disk drive specs, SATA versus SAS, drive security, and how HDD makers pack density into products by shingling Continue Reading

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• Rainer W. Kaese, Toshiba

project charter

A project charter is a formal short document that states a project exists and provides project managers with written authority to begin work. Continue Reading

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• Alexander S. Gillis, Technical Writer and Editor

Tech Nation says UK needs roadmap to help tech sector reach $4tn

In its final report published before shutting for good in April, Tech Nation has outlined success of the UK’s tech sector to date, and explores at a high level what needs to be done to ensure massive future growth Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

IT Sustainability Think Tank: Closing the sustainability gap through diverse and inclusive hiring

There is mounting anecdotal evidence that enterprises are struggling to ensure their statements of intent on sustainability are matching their actions, so what steps can they take to bridge the gap? Continue Reading

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• Nadeem Ahmad, Templeton & Partners

Nationwide Building Society begins another ‘generational’ tech change

Nationwide Building Society's migration of its payments to a cloud-based software platform is a ‘generational change’ Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

US bakery pilots Amazon tech for palm payments

Amazon's palm-scanning authentication technology is being used by US bakery and café chain to boost use of its loyalty programme Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

project constraint

A constraint in project management is any restriction that defines a project's limitations. Continue Reading

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• Paul Kirvan

Podium taps ChatGPT for reputation management

The customer interaction and payment specialist with operations in Australia has integrated ChatGPT into its platform to help local businesses respond to customer reviews on social media Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Why Veeam thinks ransomware warranty payouts are unlikely

Veeam Data Platform v12 offers a financial guarantee to customers that can’t restore after ransomware attacks, but the backup supplier is convinced it won’t be making many payouts Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Storage Editor

Government launches seven-year NHS cyber strategy

The new Cyber Security Strategy for Health and Adult Social Care lays out a plan for promoting cyber resilience in the sector by 2030 to protect services and patients alike Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Telent completes communications systems upgrades at HS1 railway stations

Telent designs and installs data network and management system at four international stations Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

OVHcloud opens India datacentre

The French cloud service provider has opened its first datacentre in India that will provide Indian businesses with access to local compute and storage capabilities Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

MPs explore how to expand quantum computing in business

Commons Science and Technology Committee is looking for evidence of where the UK’s new quantum strategy needs improvement Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

From CDO to CTIO – what tech leader job titles really mean, and who calls the shots  

In your organisation, do you have a CIO? A CTO? A CTIO? We offer a brief guide to the top roles in IT and the differences between them. Continue Reading

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• Lily Haake, Harvey Nash, part of Nash Squared

employee engagement

Employee engagement is the emotional and professional connection an employee feels toward their organization, colleagues and work. Continue Reading

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• Nick Barney, Technology Writer
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• Emma Snider, TechTarget

UK signs digital trade deal with Ukraine

The UK and Ukraine have agreed a trade deal that will reduce the cost of IT imports from the war-torn country Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Hitachi Energy emerges as victim of Clop gang’s Fortra attack

The power and energy division of Japanese conglomerate Hitachi has disclosed that it has fallen victim to a Clop cyber attack, but insists customer data is safe Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

GDS signs £24m worth of contracts for One Login

As the Government Digital Service (GDS) prepares for the official end of Gov.uk Verify, it signs three new contracts for its successor programme, One Login Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Ferrari rejects ransom demand after cyber attack

Italian carmaker Ferrari says it will refuse to pay a ransom after an unspecified threat actor broke into its IT systems and stole customer data Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

HDD specs: Assess MTTF, AFR and UER to get the drives you need

In part one of a two-part series, we look at key hard disk drive specs, including mean time to failure, annual failure rate and unrecoverable error rate, and how they relate to each other Continue Reading

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• Rainer W. Kaese, Toshiba

Danish law firm transforms digital collaboration through core system replacement

NJORD has transformed how it shares documents among lawyers through a cloud-based platform Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Ransomware gangs harass victims to ‘bypass’ backups

Analysis reveals how cyber criminal gangs are turning to extensive, targeted harassment campaigns to force victims to pay up, even if their backups are in good order Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

The risks of an imbalance in AI

In this week’s Computer Weekly, a leading AI expert explains the risks of an arms race in artificial intelligence caused by the domination of private sector providers. Our latest buyer’s guide examines ways to reduce IT’s energy use. And we analyse the latest damning revelations from the Post Office scandal inquiry. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

NCSC launches cyber check-up tools for SMEs

The NCSC has launched two new security services aimed at SMEs that lack the resources to address cyber issues, and may underestimate their vulnerability to attack Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

NatWest announces ID service for its customers

The identities of NatWest customers engaging with businesses online can be confirmed by the bank's ID service in seconds Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Ofcom extends time on BT wholesale broadband tariff probe

UK comms regulator to take a further two months to assess whether a regulatory green light for new wholesale pricing from ultrafast broadband market leader threatens competitiveness of UK gigabit sector Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Government should invest in maritime tech, say MPs

Report from the Transport Committee calls for investment in technology for the maritime sector, and wants the government to make it easier to scale-up innovation Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

BBC cracks down on TikTok after review

The BBC is asking staff not to install TikTok on corporate-owned devices without a justified business purpose, although its use will still be allowed to share media content with its audiences Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Inside AIA’s cloud adoption journey

The Hong Kong-based multinational insurance firm has moved 86% of its IT infrastructure to public cloud to drive growth, productivity and efficiency Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

IT Sustainability Think Tank: Embracing green computing to close the sustainability gap

There is mounting anecdotal evidence that enterprises are struggling to ensure their statements of intent on sustainability are matching their actions, so what steps can they take to bridge the gap? Continue Reading

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• Dr David Pugh, Digital Catapult

CIO interview: Russ Thornton, chief technology officer, Shawbrook Bank

Russ Thornton swapped life on the theatre podium for financial services IT, but thrives in an environment where orchestrating IT teams is a core skill Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

UK government to create code of practice for generative AI firms

The code will look to strike a balance between copyright holders and generative AI firms so that both parties can benefit from the use of copyrighted material in training data Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Microsoft trials ChatGPT to boost enterprise productivity

The Office Suite, Outlook, Teams and Power tools are about to get an AI boost thanks to Microsoft 365 Copilot Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

The changing role of the CIO from a Finnish perspective

A small country with a sophisticated workforce, Finland has its own perspective on how IT leadership is changing in both the public and private sector Continue Reading

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

IT Sustainability Think Tank: Using digital skills to close the sustainability gap

There is mounting anecdotal evidence that enterprises are struggling to ensure their statements of intent on sustainability are matching their actions, so what steps can they take to bridge the gap? Continue Reading

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• Adam Young, TechUK

UK government's 'tech superpower' ambitions must be matched by realism and collaboration

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt went for it in a big way in his Budget speech this week. Fewer than 400 words were spoken, barely three minutes completed, before we got to cross off the ... Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief