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28 Mar 2024
Microsoft intros new responsible AI tools in Azure Studio
By Esther AjaoThe new tools address one of the barriers of adoption for enterprises looking to use generative AI technologies. It shows Microsoft’s thought process on government regulations.
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28 Mar 2024
US AI policy for federal agencies requires transparency
By Makenzie HollandThe OMB's new policy calls for federal agencies to be transparent about AI use and designate chief AI officers to coordinate efforts.
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28 Mar 2024
Hybrid work drives demand for SASE, zero-trust networking
By Joe O’HalloranAryaka report finds five key trends with 70% of CISOs seeking secure access service edge and software-defined WAN convergence for simplified infrastructure management
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23 Nov 2023
Microsoft bans SME partners from selling its services via government's Cloud Compute 2 framework
By Caroline DonnellyMicrosoft is under fire after documents leaked to Computer Weekly revealed it has banned reseller partners from selling its services via the government’s soon-to-be launched Cloud Compute 2 framework
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23 Nov 2023
Aptum expanding channel ecosystem
By Simon QuickeRecently appointed channel executive outlines plans to increase the cloud player’s routes to market
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23 Nov 2023
DWP to surveil bank accounts of benefit claimants for fraud
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonThe UK government has outlined how it plans to tackle benefit fraud by giving the Department for Work and Pensions new powers compelling banks to collect and share data on claimants’ bank accounts
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23 Nov 2023
MOVEit incident spurred UK decision makers to spend big on cyber
By Alex ScroxtonThe MOVEit cyber attacks that unfolded in the spring and summer of 2023 seem to have driven an increase in both ransomware awareness and spend, according to a report
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23 Nov 2023
Dell: Channel will need to provide AI reassurances
By Simon QuickeDell research exposes levels of hesitancy among UK customers over artificial intelligence
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23 Nov 2023
Expereo on tap for Carlsberg to deliver connectivity in 40 countries
By Joe O’HalloranSD-WAN/SASE and internet provider brings brewing giant ‘unrivalled’ connectivity in global network
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23 Nov 2023
Growing European mobile data traffic drives pressure on network investment
By Joe O’HalloranResearch from global mobile trade association shows that mobile contributed €910bn to Europe’s economy in 2022
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23 Nov 2023
North Korean APTs go all in on supply chain attacks, warns NCSC
By Alex ScroxtonThreat actors linked to the North Korean regime are becoming more adept at targeting software supply chains in the service of their cyber attacks
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23 Nov 2023
Three-quarters of finance executives expect generative AI to replace them
By Karl FlindersSurvey reveals an expectation that GenAI will take over many of the finance executive roles currently held by people
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23 Nov 2023
China Telecom, China Unicom, ZTE unveil digital twin-based network assurance
By Joe O’HalloranLeading Chinese communications technology firm teams with local operators to apply the industry's first digital twin-based smart operation for the co-construction and sharing network during the 19th Asian Games, providing network assurance for users
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23 Nov 2023
Australia ups ante on cyber security
By Stephen WithersAustralia’s new cyber security strategy will focus on building threat-blocking capabilities, protecting critical infrastructure and improving the cyber workforce, among other priorities
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22 Nov 2023
Broadcom completes VMware acquisition, promises investment
By Antone GonsalvesBroadcom plans to invest in VMware products that enable enterprises to build and modernize their private and hybrid cloud environments, Broadcom CEO Hock Tan said.
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22 Nov 2023
CISA relaunches working group on cyber insurance, ransomware
By Arielle WaldmanFollowing a hiatus, the Cybersecurity Insurance and Data Analysis Working Group will relaunch in December to determine which security measures are most effective to reduce risk.
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22 Nov 2023
OpenAI reinstates Sam Altman as CEO, but problems remain
By Esther AjaoThe AI startup reinstated the former CEO after firing him on Nov. 17. The news seems to end a whirlwind of events that highlighted fundamental problems at the vendor.
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22 Nov 2023
NTT Docomo deploys energy-efficient multi-supplier Open RAN 5G network
By Joe O’HalloranLeading Japanese operator and mobile technology pioneer deploys high-performance Open RAN-compliant portfolio in commercial multi-supplier network based on energy-efficient technology to support sustainability objectives
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22 Nov 2023
Improved rural connectivity set to unlock £8.8bn for British manufacturers
By Joe O’HalloranEconomic modelling from Virgin Medio O2 reveals great rural revival with improved rural connectivity having the potential to unlock huge gains for British manufacturers
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22 Nov 2023
Chancellor offers spending boost for IT buyers alongside AI and quantum investments
By Bryan GlickIn his Autumn Statement, chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a range of measures intended to boost investment in innovation and technology
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22 Nov 2023
Altman to return after OpenAI employees threaten mass exodus
By Patrick ThibodeauOpenAI employees have some of the most in-demand skills in tech. When a majority threatened to resign over Sam Altman's firing, they had and used that leverage.
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22 Nov 2023
Autumn Statement reveals more AI and quantum initiatives
By Cliff SaranWith the government keen to position the UK as pro-innovation, the chancellor used the 2023 Autumn Statement to discuss more plans to support that ambition
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22 Nov 2023
An inside look at a Scattered Spider cyber attack
By Alex ScroxtonThreat researchers at ReliaQuest share the inside track on a Scattered Spider cyber attack they investigated
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22 Nov 2023
Context: Distribution will enjoy growth next year
By Simon QuickeAnalyst shares its expectations of the amount of IT spending that will go through European distributors in 2024
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22 Nov 2023
AWS to offer free AI training courses to two million people by 2025
By Caroline DonnellyPublic cloud giant AWS has set its sights on bolstering the AI skill sets of two million people globally
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22 Nov 2023
Possible reasons for Meta disbanding its responsible AI team
By Esther AjaoAfter releasing more generative AI tools this year, the tech giant made a controversial move by dismantling its unit dedicated to responsible AI.
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22 Nov 2023
Executive interview: TechUK CEO Julian David on 10 years of change in UK IT
By Bryan GlickIt’s 10 years since the UK technology trade association relaunched as TechUK – its chief executive looks back on a dramatic decade, and discusses what’s next for the UK tech sector
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22 Nov 2023
Palantir awarded NHS FDP data contract
By Alex ScroxtonNHS England has awarded a £330m, seven-year contract to US data specialist Palantir, prompting concerns from data privacy practitioners
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22 Nov 2023
NHS England renews FutureNHS cloud-based collaboration hosting deal via G-Cloud for £1.67m
By Caroline DonnellyNHS England has renewed its long-standing hosting and support contract for the FutureNHS platform with SME cloud provider Kahootz
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22 Nov 2023
Controversial Fujitsu contract with Post Office extended again
By Karl FlindersIT from Fujitsu is at the heart of the widest miscarriage of justice in UK history, yet the government keeps handing millions of pounds of taxpayers’ money to the IT giant
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22 Nov 2023
Slow or fast UK 5G Standalone deployment could make £7.4bn difference
By Joe O’HalloranResearch shows transformative potential of 5G Standalone technology for the UK economy beyond NHS cost savings and shorter travel times
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22 Nov 2023
Republic of Korea deal adds to UK quantum momentum
By Cliff SaranThe new agreement paves the way to greater collaboration on AI and quantum computing
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22 Nov 2023
CISA reveals how LockBit hacked Boeing via Citrix Bleed
By Alex ScroxtonAs alarm grows around the world about the impact of the so-called Citrix Bleed vulnerability, Boeing has shared details of its experience at the hands of the LockBit ransomware crew
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22 Nov 2023
Enterprise, large accounts get Zoom ahead of guidance in Q3
By Joe O’HalloranCommunications and collaboration firm’s third quarter results for 2024 fiscal year show better-than-expected performance
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22 Nov 2023
Nebulon upgrades SPU to Medusa2 with Nvidia DPU hardware
By Antony AdsheadNebulon aims to replace HCI with its OS on an offload card that it claims reduces server resource use by 25%. Medusa2 uses Nvidia DPU hardware and its own cloud control plane
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22 Nov 2023
Boomi doubles down on AI and automation
By Stephen WithersBoomi executives talk up the company’s artificial intelligence and automation capabilities and its growing traction in ANZ during a recent event in Sydney
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22 Nov 2023
World Wide Fund for Nature signs IT deal with Atos
By Karl FlindersGlobal conservation organisation will harness latest technologies to improve ability to predict risks to natural environment
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22 Nov 2023
BT and Telstra Broadcast Services team to enhance global network connectivity
By Joe O’HalloranFive-year agreement delivers broadcast services firm an expanded media and broadcast network footprint across Asia-Pacific and key regions worldwide, with enhanced access to global markets
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22 Nov 2023
Altman’s back at OpenAI. What next for Microsoft?
By Cliff SaranFired and now rehired, Sam Altman returns to OpenAI, leaving a hole in Microsoft’s Advanced AI plans
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21 Nov 2023
DNA storage to tackle massive archives
By Adam ArmstrongDNA storage could provide dense, flexible, more sustainable form factors for archival use cases. One company plans on commercializing its offering by 2026.
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21 Nov 2023
CISA, FBI warn of LockBit attacks on Citrix Bleed
By Arielle WaldmanThe latest advisory on exploitation of the Citrix Bleed vulnerability confirmed that the LockBit ransomware group perpetrated the attack on Boeing.
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21 Nov 2023
Former OpenAI CEO gains strong legal backing with Microsoft
By Makenzie HollandShould ousted OpenAI CEO Sam Altman be involved in any federal investigations going forward, he now has the legal backing of Microsoft as an employee.
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21 Nov 2023
Over half of SME cyber incidents now ‘malware-free’
By Alex ScroxtonThe age of malware-driven cyber attacks may have peaked, at least when it comes to incidents affecting small and medium sized enterprises
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21 Nov 2023
OpenAI faces open revolt
By Cliff SaranUp to 95% of staff at the generative AI pioneer are thinking of quitting unless their former boss is rehired
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21 Nov 2023
Juniper Networks continues NaaS channel push
By Simon QuickeNetworking supplier has been promoting its as-a-service offering for more than a year, but combined with greater AI tools, 2024 should be a time of growth across the firm’s channel
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21 Nov 2023
Globe Telecom implements SaaS model to cut network power use
By Joe O’HalloranComms tech provider’s artificial intelligence and machine learning-based energy efficiency offering deployed to reduce energy consumption across infrastructure while maintaining network performance
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21 Nov 2023
Canada’s Mounties among government employees hit by LockBit
By Alex ScroxtonA LockBit attack on a specialist supplier of relocation services has engulfed multiple government agencies in Canada
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21 Nov 2023
Deputy prime minister heads up AI central government drive
By Cliff SaranThe government has established a new initiative called i.AI in a bid to drive AI across the public sector to improve efficiency
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21 Nov 2023
The ‘application generation’ demands more from developers
By Cliff SaranThe latest Cisco AppDynamics poll of consumers has identified a new breed of app user that has emerged post-pandemic
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21 Nov 2023
Inside India’s datacentre boom
By Pratima HarigunaniIndia’s datacentre market is expected to surpass $10bn by 2028, but realising its full potential will require innovations in sustainability and improvements in connectivity
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21 Nov 2023
Government response to digital exclusion recommendations lacking, say Lords
By Clare McDonaldThe government’s response to a committee report that makes recommendations for addressing digital exclusion has been met with criticism from the House of Lords
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21 Nov 2023
Operators unprepared for high gains from low-power IoT roaming
By Joe O’HalloranStudy finds sophisticated detection crucial to growing revenue in low-power internet of things arena, and recommends operators partner with suppliers that can provide AI-based roaming detection services
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21 Nov 2023
Internal documents leaked as Rhysida claims responsibility for British Library ransomware attack
By Bill GoodwinRansomware group Rhysida threatens to sell documents stolen from the British Library to the highest bidder
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20 Nov 2023
Fallout after Microsoft hires former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
By Esther AjaoThe tech giant snagged a major win by hiring Altman and former board member Greg Brockman. Meanwhile, the AI startup faces challenges with many employees threatening to quit.
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20 Nov 2023
Acquia takes on web content accessibility with Monsido buy
By Don FluckingerAcquia adds generative AI and accessibility checker tools to its digital experience platform; partnerships avail close integrations of A/B testing and content personalization tools.
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20 Nov 2023
MediaTek unveils RedCap services
By Joe O’HalloranLooking to advance a transition to the 5G-NR wireless standard for enterprise and industrial IoT applications, leading fabless semiconductor company introduces modem technology and chipset family
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20 Nov 2023
Channel moves: Who’s gone where?
By Simon QuickeThe quest for growth has led more firms to seek out experienced and skilled staffers to join their ranks
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20 Nov 2023
Philadelphia Flyers and Winnipeg Jets net top-shelf Wi-Fi 6 and 6E
By Joe O’HalloranExtreme Networks scores more wins in sport as it looks to help leading ice hockey clubs improve fan experience and operational efficiency by making the network the backbone of strategic initiatives
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20 Nov 2023
Softcat: Security remains top customer concern going into 2024
By Simon QuickeChannel player’s research reveals the areas where users are going to prioritise spending in the year ahead
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20 Nov 2023
Kingfisher develops AI-agnostic platform to power DIY assistant
By Cliff SaranThe platform provides a framework for security and compliance and enables developers to test different large language models
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20 Nov 2023
Datacentres denied: West London server farm dispute prompts calls for UK planning system reform
By Caroline DonnellyThe government is under fire after dismissing a datacentre development in west London despite soaring demand for capacity - but how can we balance new development with protecting the UK’s green spaces?
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20 Nov 2023
JPMorgan Chase tops bank AI ranking
By Scarlet CharlesReport reveals that JPMorgan Chase is the world's top bank for AI, along with Capital One and Royal Bank of Canada, but Europeans are lagging behind
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20 Nov 2023
AI productivity gains could result in four-day weeks for millions
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonAutonomy think tank publishes paper on potential for artificial intelligence-driven large language models to shorten people’s work weeks
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20 Nov 2023
Cubbit DS3 Composer brings DIY cloud to object storage pool
By Antony AdsheadCubbit customers can now build and configure S3-compatible clouds from unused capacity and offer MSP-grade services with high levels of resilience, security and data sovereignty
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20 Nov 2023
Software engineers worry about speaking out
By Cliff SaranA culture of fear exists in many software teams, preventing individuals from raising concerns over problems
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20 Nov 2023
Former OpenAI boss to lead Microsoft Advanced AI division
By Cliff SaranShenanigans over the weekend have seen OpenAI’s former CEO join Microsoft and Twitch’s former CEO step in as OpenAI’s interim CEO
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20 Nov 2023
Norfolk International Terminal expands private 5G for Port of Virginia
By Joe O’HalloranOne of the largest commercial shipping hubs in the US plans to use its private 5G network to enable drones used for safety and surveillance, autonomous trucks and mobile cranes, and cost reduction from reduced downtime
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20 Nov 2023
IT not ready for AI, Pure Storage survey finds
By Antony AdsheadStorage, compute and networking hardware won’t cope without upgrades, and that often means total IT infrastructure overhaul
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20 Nov 2023
Defence lawyers seek appeal of tribunal ruling on police EncroChat cryptophone hack
By Bill GoodwinDefence lawyers are seeking leave to appeal against a tribunal ruling that found the National Crime Agency had lawfully obtained warrants to access messages from 9,000 cryptophones used in the UK
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20 Nov 2023
NHS England hits 90% target for electronic patient records
By Scarlet CharlesSome 90% of trusts in NHS England have adopted electronic patient records in hospitals, ahead of government schedule
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20 Nov 2023
Digital Edge secures green loan for South Korea datacentre
By Aaron TanThe Singapore-based datacentre provider has secured its first green loan for its latest colocation facility in Incheon
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17 Nov 2023
OpenAI board fires CEO Sam Altman for lack of candor
By Esther AjaoThe 38-year-old helped found the company eight years ago. He has maintained an active public presence and helped the company reach a valuation of about $80 billion.
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17 Nov 2023
Lawmakers look at how policy hurts employee retention
By Patrick ThibodeauThe U.S. is coming to a crossroads in its quest to maintain a healthy economy. Experts suggest expanding child care support and parental leave policies to boost labor supply.
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17 Nov 2023
Nashville Electric selects Pure Storage to provide power
By Adam ArmstrongA Nashville-based power company decided to migrate off an outdated, ill-fitting Dell storage system to something more modern and more reasonable.
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17 Nov 2023
IT pros wary as Microsoft Copilot juggernaut gains steam
By Beth PariseauMicrosoft is now 'The Copilot company,' along with GitHub. But concerns linger about the accuracy of AI-generated results, code lineage and long-term job security.
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17 Nov 2023
Viasat, Skylo Technologies claim first global direct-to-device network
By Joe O’HalloranSatellite communications provider and non-terrestrial network service provider announce what they say is world’s first global direct-to-device network
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17 Nov 2023
US civil society groups demand better conditions for AI workers
By Scarlet CharlesSome 24 US civil society groups and unions and have written a letter to the US Senate asking for action to improve the working conditions of the people who train and maintain their artificial intelligence systems
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17 Nov 2023
Databricks puts AI at core of new Data Intelligence Platform
By Eric AvidonThe vendor's new platform, now in beta testing, combines its existing lakehouse with AI to better enable users to manage and prepare data for model training and analytics.
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17 Nov 2023
Qualcomm claims ‘remarkable’ gains with Snapdragon 7-Series platform
By Joe O’HalloranGen 3 mobile platform said to amplify mobile user experiences bringing next-generation technology and features to more consumers, with on-device AI, fan-favourite mobile gaming
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17 Nov 2023
SonicWall’s US MSSP acquisition will benefit UK channel
By Simon QuickeVendor’s move to add more services will ripple out to this side of the Atlantic
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17 Nov 2023
Oracle NetSuite CEO Goldberg: AI a sleeping giant coming to life
By Brian McKennaSpeaking with Computer Weekly at SuiteWorld, Evan Goldberg, executive vice-president of Oracle NetSuite, discussed how artificial intelligence has emerged from obscurity to be of business moment
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17 Nov 2023
Internet Central taps Neos Networks for gigabit connectivity upgrade
By Joe O’HalloranCritical network infrastructure provider enters agreement with one of the UK’s first ISPs to upgrade network to 1Gbps accessibility to meet differing connectivity needs across a wide customer base
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17 Nov 2023
UK government reveals 5G Innovation Regions
By Joe O’HalloranLatest part of UK government plan to boost next-generation mobile services sees 10 regions spanning the UK set to benefit from fund aimed at expediting innovation driven by 5G technology
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17 Nov 2023
5G-Advanced not yet ready for enterprise opportunities
By Joe O’HalloranReport highlights why 5G-Advanced has not yet realised potential in unlocking use cases which unlock new business opportunities, more efficient networks, and the integration of AI and machine learning
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17 Nov 2023
Microsoft and Meta quizzed on AI copyright
By Cliff SaranLarge language models are trained using vast amounts of public data – but do the hyperscalers comply with copyright laws?
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17 Nov 2023
Capgemini and Heathrow strike deal to enhance passenger experience
By Scarlet CharlesCapgemini and Heathrow team up to provide development and operations support for the airport’s technology estate
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17 Nov 2023
Orange France broadband gains higher orbit with satellite offer
By Joe O’HalloranLeading operator unveils ‘superfast’ broadband offer available throughout France and for everyone through partnership with satellite company Eutelsat and essential equipment firm Nordnet
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17 Nov 2023
Does third-party support make sense?
By Cliff SaranWe speak to a Rimini Street customer about their experience of managing an Oracle ERP
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17 Nov 2023
Interview: Walmart’s David Glick discusses technology scale
By Cliff SaranWe speak to Walmart’s head of enterprise business services about managing IT and technology innovation at the retailer
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16 Nov 2023
CISA, FBI issue alert for ongoing Scattered Spider activity
By Arielle WaldmanThe government advisory follows several high-profile attacks attributed to Scattered Spider, which uses advanced social engineering techniques like SIM swapping.
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16 Nov 2023
Alphv ransomware gang claims it reported MeridianLink to SEC
By Alexander CulafiMeridianLink said it recently identified a "cybersecurity incident," but the Alphv ransomware gang claims it breached the company and compromised customer data.
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16 Nov 2023
Regulating digital industries might require a new U.S. agency
By Makenzie HollandU.S. senators and industry experts are pushing for a new agency to regulate digital industries and tackle competition, privacy and content moderation concerns.
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16 Nov 2023
Microsoft adds AI tools for Copilot in Teams, collaboration
By Mary ReinesNew generative AI capabilities enhance real-time meeting notetaking by identifying each speaker and enabling users to convert meeting discussion points into whiteboard formats.
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16 Nov 2023
Cloud costs increase amid SaaS pricing hikes
By John MooreCIOs face higher SaaS prices, with a new report pegging the inflation rate at 8.7%. The wider cloud segment saw a 3.2% inflation rate in October, according to U.S. government data.
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16 Nov 2023
Royal Mail spent £10m on cyber measures after LockBit attack
By Alex ScroxtonRoyal Mail has spent approximately £10m on recovery and improved cyber resilience measures in the wake of the January 2023 LockBit ransomware attack
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16 Nov 2023
Copilot generative AI comes to Dynamics 365 Field Service
By Jim O'DonnellAimed at improving frontline worker performance, Copilot GenAI capabilities will be integrated into Microsoft Dynamics 365 Field Service, providing access to critical job data.
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16 Nov 2023
Workato CEO calls for new automation mindset
By Aaron TanWorkato CEO Vijay Tella urges organisations to go beyond the ‘mechanistic glue’ of automating manual processes and embrace a new automation mindset that focuses on transforming their business
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16 Nov 2023
Advania looking for further UK expansion
By Simon QuickeFresh from rebranding Content+Cloud, the Microsoft partner is focusing on AI and data, and talking of more M&A activity
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16 Nov 2023
Outgoing police tech watchdog warns of declining oversight
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonThe outgoing biometrics and surveillance camera commissioner for England and Wales discusses police deployment of powerful new surveillance technologies, and the declining state of oversight in this area
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16 Nov 2023
Lockheed Martin readies 5G satellite comms for take-off
By Joe O’HalloranGlobal aerospace firm completes demo of ‘first regenerative non-terrestrial network 5G satellite base station’ set for launch in orbit in 2024 in self-funded mission to prove capability to connect the globe
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16 Nov 2023
New HYCU SaaS AWS backup provides deeper data protection
By Tim McCarthyR-Cloud, the flagship data protection product for HYCU, now supports more than 50 SaaS applications for backup with new support for AWS services including databases and storage.
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16 Nov 2023
Cancer Research UK uses AWS for payments and trial search function
By Clare McDonaldCharity Cancer Research UK has been using AWS to make its donations platform more scalable, as well as making it easier for patients to find clinical trials
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16 Nov 2023
Interview: Dan Huddart, CTO, Homeprotect
By Karl FlindersAfter building up experience in the insurance sector, Homeprotect’s chief technology officer sought the freedom to innovate being offered at the rapidly scaling company