Managing IT and business issues
IT managers must also be business managers, and as such they need to be familiar with business issues that affect their organisation. In the boardroom, IT leaders need the knowledge and skills to communicate with the CEO and CFO and their peers, and to understand the needs of key business functions such as sales, marketing, finance, HR and production. We provide the tips and advice on managing IT and business issues.
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Opinion
19 Nov 2024
Underfunded, under pressure: We must act to support cyber teams
With almost half of cyber pros experiencing more incidents this year, security leaders say their teams are coming under increasing strain. Businesses must be more proactive approach about building a resilient, future-ready workforce Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 Nov 2024
Overcoming the cyber paradox: Shrinking budgets – growing threats
The challenging macro environment has left security budgets stretched thin even while new tech like AI presents a threat multiplier. In the face of these challenges, it becomes vital for security leads to do more to maintain funding Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2024
Subpostmasters hit by Post Office scandal plan to meet over nuclear option
Members of campaign group Justice for Subpostmasters Alliance will discuss taking legal action in their pursuit of full, fair and final financial redress Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
19 Nov 2024
Post Office scandal: Inquiry’s final phase exposes dysfunction past and present
Conclusion of the seventh and final phase of the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry hearings is another landmark in a scandal that has unfolded over a quarter of a century Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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19 Nov 2024
Gartner Symposium: Why the chance of digital success is random
For some CIOs, there is only a 48% chance their digital business initiatives will succeed, but collaborating with non-IT functions can increase success rates Continue Reading
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News
18 Nov 2024
How banks are navigating the AI landscape
Industry experts discuss the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in banking, while addressing the challenges and governance implications of integrating AI into financial services Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
18 Nov 2024
AWS widening scope of MFA programme after early success
AWS reports strong take-up of multi-factor authentication among customers since making it compulsory for root users earlier this year, and plans to expand the scope of its IAM programme in spring 2025 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Nov 2024
Denmark’s AI-powered welfare system fuels mass surveillance
Research reveals the automated tools used to flag individuals for benefit fraud violate individuals’ privacy and risk discriminating against marginalised groups Continue Reading
By- Josh Osman, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Nov 2024
UK consumers losing more than ever to holiday scams
Last Christmas, UK consumers lost over £11m to cyber criminals. This year, to save them from tears, the NCSC and Action Fraud are teaming up to launch an anti-fraud campaign Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Nov 2024
Post Office IT boss calls for subpostmasters to judge him on his actions
Recently installed Post Office chief transformation officer tasked with replacing controversial IT system tells Computer Weekly the organisation’s leadership understands the challenges ahead Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
15 Nov 2024
CBRE: Spare datacentre capacity levels to hit all-time low across Europe by end of 2024
Real estate consultancy CBRE has lifted the lid on how growing demand for datacentre capacity, coupled with shortages of land and power in Europe, are having a downbeat impact on vacancy rates Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
15 Nov 2024
Post Office to decide on Horizon before April, Fujitsu board considers final contract extension
Chief transformation officer tells Computer Weekly about ongoing work on replacing controversial Post Office Horizon system and extending contract with Fujitsu Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
15 Nov 2024
Nvidia powers AI development in Japan and Indonesia
Nvidia is deepening its presence in Japan and Indonesia through partnerships with local cloud providers and tech companies to build sovereign AI infrastructure and local large language models Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Opinion
15 Nov 2024
Preparing for future AI energy disruption
The explosive growth of AI is set to outstrip the capacity of global power grids, threatening to derail deployments. With datacentres facing power shortages and some countries halting construction, organisations must act now to secure their AI future Continue Reading
By- Jorge Lopez
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News
14 Nov 2024
A fifth of new PCs shipped in Q3 were AI-optimised
PC manufacturers are working hard to showcase the benefits of premium devices that use neural processing units to deliver on-device AI acceleration Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
14 Nov 2024
MPs hold first ever debate on live facial recognition
MPs have held an open debate on police use of live facial recognition technology for the first time since it was initially deployed by the Met Police in August 2016 Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
14 Nov 2024
Ping CEO on ForgeRock integration and future of identity
Ping Identity CEO Andre Durand discusses the company’s unified roadmap, commitment to customer stability and growth plans in the evolving identity landscape following the merger with ForgeRock Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Feature
13 Nov 2024
Schools go smartphone-free to address online harms
Schools are implementing smartphone-free policies in an attempt to curb students’ exposure to online harms, but teachers and parents are worried the Online Safety Act will only partially address concerns Continue Reading
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News
13 Nov 2024
China’s Volt Typhoon rebuilds botnet in wake of takedown
Nine months after its malicious botnet comprising legacy routers was disrupted by the Americans, Chinese APT Volt Typhoon is rebuilding and presents as persistent a threat as ever Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Nov 2024
Microsoft fixes 89 CVEs on penultimate Patch Tuesday of 2024
High-profile vulns in NTLM, Windows Task Scheduler, Active Directory Certificate Services and Microsoft Exchange Server should be prioritised from November’s Patch Tuesday update Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Nov 2024
Zero-day exploits increasingly sought out by attackers
Threat actors increasingly favour zero-day exploits to attack their victims before patches become available, according to the NCSC and CISA, which have just published a list of the most widely used vulnerabilities of 2023 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Nov 2024
More data stolen in 2023 MOVEit attacks comes to light
Over a year since the infamous MOVEit Transfer cyber attacks affected thousands of organisations, more new victims have come to light after an anonymous threat actor leaked their data on the dark web Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
12 Nov 2024
Strengthening cyber: Best IAM practices to combat threats
The Security Think Tank considers best practices in identity and access management and how can they be deployed to enable IT departments to combat cyber-attacks, phishing attacks and ransomware Continue Reading
By- Andrew Peel, Scott Swalling, PA Consulting
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News
12 Nov 2024
Post Office requested four-year Horizon extension, as Fujitsu boss arrived at public inquiry
Fujitsu boss says the Horizon system has reached the end of its life and a long contract extension might not be possible Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
12 Nov 2024
Police cloud project raises data protection concerns despite legal reforms
Ongoing data protection issues with the use of hyperscale public cloud infrastructure by UK police could complicate the ambitions of nine forces to move their common records management system into the cloud Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
12 Nov 2024
How quantum computing could reshape financial services
Experts at the Singapore FinTech Festival predict quantum computing will improve risk management, investment strategies and fraud detection in the financial sector, while also posing new challenges for data security Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
11 Nov 2024
Post Office scandal not caused by software errors, says combative Fujitsu boss
During a sometimes heated appearance at the public inquiry, Fujitsu’s European boss Paul Patterson said the inquiry has shed light on who is to blame for the scandal Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
11 Nov 2024
Fresh concerns over NHS England registries procurement
Clinicians and technologists behind a number of medical devices registries being brought together by NHS England on a new common platform have accused the health service of flouting public sector procurement regulations Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Nov 2024
Government announces Green Paper on future of scandal-ridden Post Office
Consultation process will enable a wide range of people to air their views on the future of the scandal-hit Post Office Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
08 Nov 2024
ESET shines light on cyber criminal RedLine empire
ESET publishes fresh data on the inner workings of the RedLine Stealer malware empire, which was taken down at the end of October Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
08 Nov 2024
What are the security risks of bring your own AI?
The rise of generative AI has led to a plethora of publicly accessible artificial intelligence tools, but what are the risks when external AI tools are used with corporate data? Continue Reading
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News
08 Nov 2024
Inside Grab’s platform strategy
Grab’s group CTO talks up the super app’s platform strategy, architecture and organisational structure behind its growth across diverse Southeast Asian markets Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
08 Nov 2024
Loan charge under review: Second inquiry into controversial contractor tax policy announced
Nearly five years have passed since the results of the government’s first independent review into the controversial loan charge policy surfaced, and now another one has been ordered. But will it change anything? Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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Blog Post
08 Nov 2024
The greatest happiness is digital success
The annual gathering of IT chiefs in Barcelona for the Gartner Symposium is a place to share ideas and attend sessions where the analyst firm pitches a new concept. This time it is the idea of the ... Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
07 Nov 2024
Post Office wrongly used public funds to pay for legal battle
Senior civil servant’s appearance at public inquiry reveals Post Office broke spending rules when it diverted money to legal battle Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
07 Nov 2024
Google Cloud MFA enforcement meets with approval
Latest Google Cloud policy to enforce multifactor authentication across its user base is welcomed by security professionals Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Nov 2024
AI a force multiplier for the bad guys, say cyber pros
CIISec’s annual report on the security profession finds evidence of growing concern that artificial intelligence will ultimately prove more useful to threat actors than defenders Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Nov 2024
Post Office appointing third-party reviewer of current Horizon system
According to government representative on the Post Office board, an independent reviewer of Horizon is being appointed Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
07 Nov 2024
Government presses pause on Single Trade Window project
The project to create a UK Single Trade Window, a digital gateway for traders, has been put on hold for the 2025/26 financial year as mounting costs cause concerns Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2024
Interview: Petra Molnar, author of ‘The walls have eyes’
Refugee lawyer and author Petra Molnar speaks to Computer Weekly about the extreme violence people on the move face at borders across the world, and how increasingly hostile anti-immigrant politics is being enabled and reinforced by a ‘lucrative panopticon’ of surveillance technologies Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
06 Nov 2024
UK government launches AI assurance platform for enterprises
The platform is designed to drive demand for the UK’s artificial intelligence assurance sector and help build greater trust in the technology by helping businesses identify and mitigate a range of AI-related risks Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
06 Nov 2024
Gartner Symposium: Why the chance of digital success is random
For some CIOs, there is only a 48% chance their digital business initiatives will succeed, but collaborating with non-IT functions can increase success rates Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
06 Nov 2024
Lords shoplifting inquiry calls for facial recognition laws
A Lords committee has expressed concern about the use of facial recognition technology by retailers to combat shoplifting, and is calling on the government to introduce new laws to ensure there are minimum standards for their deployments Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
06 Nov 2024
Post Office was reluctant to cut costs despite 143 central staff earning more than £100k
Former Post Office minister told public inquiry that Post Office boss did not want to cut central costs, despite how many staff were earning more than £100k Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
06 Nov 2024
Starmer announces tech-enabled crackdown on people smuggling
The UK government has announced a further £75m of funding for its Border Security Command, meaning it will now have £150m over two years to spend on new technologies and staff Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
06 Nov 2024
How enterprises can ride the AI coding wave
GovTech leader urges developers to prioritise value, security and compliance when implementing AI coding tools in enterprise environments Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
05 Nov 2024
Post Office data breach caused by botched website upgrade
Data breach exposed personal details of the hundreds of former subpostmasters who had defeated the Post Office in the High Court Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
05 Nov 2024
User-centric security should be core to cloud IAM practice
The Security Think Tank considers best practices in identity and access management and how can they be deployed to enable IT departments to combat cyber-attacks, phishing attacks and ransomware Continue Reading
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News
04 Nov 2024
Government’s £600,000 offer to Horizon scandal victims was 'political'
The Post Office was blindsided by the previous government’s decision to offer £600,000 to all subpostmasters wrongly convicted of financial crimes as a result of Horizon failures Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
04 Nov 2024
Financiers isolate Middle East over sanctions-evading paytech
Cross-border payment system loses support of association of global central banks Continue Reading
By- Mark Ballard
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News
01 Nov 2024
CISA looks to global collaboration as fraught US election begins
The US' CISA cyber agency has unveiled a two-year International Strategic Plan to advance collaboration and improve resilience against shared risks and threats Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Nov 2024
Outside IR35: What the Autumn Budget’s Employers’ NI changes mean for IT contractors
The UK government used the Autumn Budget to announce an increase to the amount of Employers’ National Insurance Contributions companies will have to pay, which could have big implications for IT contractors Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
01 Nov 2024
Bank of England warns against AI ‘complacency’
UK financial services regulator wants to increase understanding of AI’s benefits and how firms are managing the risks it poses, as take-up grows and use cases increase Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
01 Nov 2024
What will the Employments Rights Bill mean for tech employers?
Tech businesses with attractive salaries and perks are often quick to hire and fire as economic cycles change but that is likely to change following the government’s new Employment Rights Bill. Continue Reading
By- Asten Hawkes, Senior Associate, Employment Law team, BDB Pitmans
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News
31 Oct 2024
Fujitsu boss to face tough reappearance at Post Office inquiry, following inaction and sidestepping
Fujitsu’s European boss will have to justify why promises made at the public inquiry months ago have not been followed through Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
30 Oct 2024
RedLine, Meta malwares meet their demise at hands of Dutch cops
A multinational action led by authorities in the Netherlands has resulted in the takedown of the notorious RedLine and Meta infostealer malwares Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
30 Oct 2024
IAM best practices for cloud environments to combat cyber attacks
The Security Think Tank considers best practices in identity and access management and how can they be deployed to enable IT departments to combat cyber-attacks, phishing attacks and ransomware Continue Reading
By- Varun Prasad, ISACA
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News
30 Oct 2024
How FPT Software is expanding its footprint in APAC
Vietnamese IT giant is experiencing rapid growth in the region, driven by its diverse workforce, focus on key technologies and ability to navigate a highly competitive IT services market Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
29 Oct 2024
EMEA businesses siphoning budgets to hit NIS2 goals
With NIS2 now in effect, European business leaders are having to divert budget from elsewhere to achieve compliance Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
29 Oct 2024
AI core to Nordic net-zero economy
Artificial intelligence will be core to attempts by Nordic countries to become net-zero economies Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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Opinion
28 Oct 2024
AI governance: mapping the road ahead
The global AI regulatory landscape appears to be evolving in a challenging direction, leaving global organisations struggling to identify where and when they may be subject to AI regulatory obligations Continue Reading
By- Miriam Everett, partner and global head of data and privacy, Herbert Smith Freehills
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News
28 Oct 2024
Who is the subject of the Post Office’s Project Tiger investigation?
The Post Office is listening to a campaigner’s complaints almost a decade after ignoring his more serious accusations and warnings Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
28 Oct 2024
UK launches cyber guidance package for tech startups
The NCSC and NPSA, alongside agencies from the Five Eyes alliance, have issued guidance for startups on how to secure themselves against common cyber threats and targeted industrial espionage Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
28 Oct 2024
How Manulife is empowering sales and call centre agents with AI
Canadian insurance giant is leveraging generative AI to personalise customer experiences, transform contact centre workflows and automate underwriting processes Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
25 Oct 2024
Lords committee warns about risks of the UK losing its EU data adequacy
The UK government must work with the European Commission (EC) to secure a renewal of UK’s two data adequacy statuses, says cross-party Lords committee, in stark warning about impacts of losing the ability to seamlessly exchange citizens’ personal data Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
25 Oct 2024
Dutch critical infrastructure at risk despite high leadership confidence
Stark paradox in Dutch cyber security landscape has business leaders expressing high confidence in their IT infrastructure as cyber attacks rise Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
24 Oct 2024
Government ‘urged’ to overturn all convictions based on Post Office Capture
Influential group has written to the government calling for legislation to overturn the criminal convictions of former subpostmasters that were based on Capture system data Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
24 Oct 2024
Data bill will boost NHS and police access to data, says government
The Data Use and Access Bill will pave the way for sharing medical records across the NHS and give police the ability to access databases without having to manually log the reasons for their use Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
24 Oct 2024
Prudential taps AI to improve health insurance experience
Insurance giant Prudential teams up with Google Cloud to streamline claims processing, personalise healthcare journeys and improve health outcomes Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
24 Oct 2024
Warning shots fired as former subpostmasters have ‘useful’ meeting with Post Office CEO
Acting CEO meets two campaigning former subpostmasters emphasising need for their input into the Post Office’s future direction, including its branch system development Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
24 Oct 2024
Kenyan workers win High Court appeal to take Meta to trial
Despite the company arguing that Kenyan courts have no jurisdiction over an American company, the Nairobi High Court has ruled that Meta must face more than 180 content moderators and data labellers in court over allegedly poor working conditions, negative mental health impacts, and loss of pay Continue Reading
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News
23 Oct 2024
Federation requests government investigation into third Post Office branch system
Following public anger over the Horizon scandal and the subsequent unravelling of the controversial Capture system, subpostmaster federation wants third branch IT system to be reviewed Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
23 Oct 2024
ServiceNow touts Now platform as AI engine for transformation
At the ServiceNow World Forum in Melbourne, company executives touted the transformative power of AI in streamlining workflows, improving user experiences and driving business value Continue Reading
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22 Oct 2024
Swedish law firms debate AI’s future impact on profession
Swedish law firms examine the use of artificial intelligence in their businesses as the sector sees a surge in take-up Continue Reading
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News
22 Oct 2024
Change to rules on computer evidence will be an ‘outcome’ of Post Office scandal
The executive currently heading up the Post Office’s investigations department has told public inquiry that rules on computer evidence have to change Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
22 Oct 2024
Dell CTO: Enterprise AI poised to take off in 2025
After a period of experimentation, the building blocks are in place for wider enterprise adoption of AI, says Dell Technologies’ global CTO, John Roese Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
22 Oct 2024
Former Post Office IT boss alleged to have misrepresented alternative to in-house build
Internal Post Office document reveals allegations that former transformation boss misrepresented off-the-shelf option to replace Horizon Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
21 Oct 2024
4 strategies to improve IT and tech talent retention
CIOs and IT leaders can play an important role in boosting tech talent retention. Learn how these strategies can motivate employees, which will enable companies' long-term success. Continue Reading
By- Kevin Beaver, Principle Logic, LLC
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News
21 Oct 2024
Post Office worker who allegedly told staff to destroy evidence could return, as police investigate
Post Office to allow employee, who allegedly told staff to destroy evidence of possible interest to public inquiry, to return to work during police investigation Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
21 Oct 2024
Techcombank’s tech investments set to fuel record profit
The Vietnam bank is targeting $1bn in profit in 2024 while maintaining a flat headcount and reducing physical branches, thanks to its investments in artificial intelligence and a data engine Continue Reading
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News
21 Oct 2024
Can AI be secure? Experts discuss emerging threats and AI safety
International cyber security experts call for global cooperation and proactive strategies to address the security challenges posed by artificial intelligence Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
21 Oct 2024
Review of late evidence doesn’t change Post Office Capture system report
Conclusions reached in government-commissioned report into pre-Horizon software are unchanged after late evidence reviewed Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
18 Oct 2024
How Philippine Airlines is transforming customer experience
The flag carrier of the Philippines discusses how its digital transformation journey has improved customer experience and streamlined internal processes Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
17 Oct 2024
Met Police investigating senior Post Office worker over evidence destruction allegation
Public inquiry evidence confirms that the Metropolitan Police are investigating a senior Post Office staff member regarding instructions to destroy evidence Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
17 Oct 2024
NCSC chief warns of gap in cyber threats and defence capabilities
The UK and its allies must take collective action to improve their cyber resilience and repel the increasing volume of severe cyber attacks, says NCSC chief Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
17 Oct 2024
Sir Alan Bates tells Prime Minister to guarantee Post Office scandal victim redress by March 2025
Campaigner tells Keir Starmer to finalise full and final financial redress to victims of the Post Office scandal by March next year, or face legal action Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
17 Oct 2024
EU cyber security bill NIS2 hits compliance deadline
The EU’s NIS2 bill will harmonise how companies and member states approach cyber security, but its success will depend on how well it is implemented and enforced Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
17 Oct 2024
Preparing for disruptions to enterprise application ecosystems
From undersea cable sabotage to AI deepfakes and restrictive regulations, modern applications face a barrage of threats. Organisations must prioritise resilience by diversifying infrastructure, investing in cyber security, and embracing sustainable practices to ensure business continuity Continue Reading
By- Neha Ralhan
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News
16 Oct 2024
Philippines leaps forward in e-government with cloud-first strategy
A common infrastructure and a ‘once-only’ principle have propelled the Philippines up the UN’s E-Government Development Index, streamlining services and bolstering data sovereignty Continue Reading
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News
16 Oct 2024
Digitisation forum launched ahead of Norway’s digital strategy
Norway's government is preparing itself for the future by establishing an advisory hub to support its digital strategies Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
16 Oct 2024
Applying IT observability to deliver business metrics
The complex nature of modern IT requires advanced tooling to ensure systems are running optimally. These tools can also identify business trends Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
16 Oct 2024
Former police officer heading Post Office operations did nothing to help innocent subpostmasters
Former chief operating officer did nothing when action could have put a stop to the Post Office wrongful prosecutions Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
15 Oct 2024
Tech and digital skills key to improving police productivity
The Policing Productivity Review sees data and technology as a way of improving productivity and outcomes, as well as a potential means of restoring diminishing legitimacy, but warns there needs to be a revamp in digital skills, investment and coordination to harness the full range of benefits Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
15 Oct 2024
UK government unveils AI safety research funding details
Through its AI Safety Institute, the UK government has committed an initial pot of £4m to fund research into various risks associated with AI technologies, which will increase to £8.5m as the scheme progresses Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
15 Oct 2024
Hillingdon Council commits £9m to tech revamp in digital strategy
Hillingdon’s three-year digital strategy will see the council fund attempts to modernise its systems and infrastructure, change how residents interact with the local authority and make better use of data Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
15 Oct 2024
NCSC expands school cyber service to academies and private schools
The National Cyber Security Centre is expanding its PDNS for Schools service to encompass a wider variety of institutions up and down the UK Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
14 Oct 2024
The future of collaboration in virtuality
The internet has introduced a host of applications to enable increasingly sophisticated collaboration across distances. Email catapulted economies into near real-time cooperation of teams, but new technologies promise to unleash immersive collaboration tools Continue Reading
By- Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Oct 2024
How Zoom is charting its course towards an AI-first platform
Zoom CEO Eric Yuan talks up his vision for the future of work, the company's transition to an AI-powered platform and what it is doing to stay ahead of rivals Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
11 Oct 2024
Post Office believes it took £36m from subpostmasters with unexplained losses
The Post Office wrongly blamed subpostmasters for unexplained account shortfalls and made them cover losses out of their own pockets - then banked the money itself Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
11 Oct 2024
Post Office set to axe in-house-developed New Branch IT software
Troubled business may ditch its plan to build a new core branch system in-house and buy an off-the-shelf alternative Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
10 Oct 2024
Gartner: AI can be catalyst for new business models
Gartner expert Nicholle Lindner explains how companies like Klarna are leveraging AI to drive new revenue, and what businesses need to consider when embracing the technology Continue Reading
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News
10 Oct 2024
NCSC issues fresh alert over wave of Cozy Bear activity
The NCSC, FBI and NSA publish updated warning about Cozy Bear’s activities, highlighting a range of vulnerabilities the threat actor is using to set up its cyber attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor