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15 May 2024
Alteryx unveils AI assistant aimed at improving efficiency
By Eric AvidonThe GenAI assistant, now in preview, aims to provide the data management vendor's users with best practices and other assistance as they develop analytics workflows in Designer.
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15 May 2024
HPE updates Alletra MP, expands block storage to AWS
By Adam ArmstrongHPE is refining its Alletra MP array along with its GreenLake block storage as it doubles capacity, increases lifecycle management and extends to AWS.
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15 May 2024
US authorities crack BreachForums for a second time
By Alex ScroxtonThe BreachForums data leak website has been seized by the FBI and international partners, again.
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18 Sep 2023
UPMC Moves to Single Epic EHR to Boost Health Data Interoperability
By Hannah NelsonThe unified Epic EHR platform is set to enhance health data interoperability across the UPMC enterprise for improved access to patient data.
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18 Sep 2023
Government seeks industry views on cyber threat to UK CNI
By Alex ScroxtonThe Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee is seeking evidence from the cyber sector as it launches an inquiry into the resilience of the UK's critical national infrastructure
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18 Sep 2023
Virgin Media brings gigabit broadband to 6,900 homes in Stirling
By Joe O’HalloranFull-fibre broadband with average top speeds of 1,130Mbps now available to more than 6,900 additional homes and businesses in key Scottish city for the first time, following investment from recently created UK fibre provider
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18 Sep 2023
Texas A&M University deploys IP Wave optical solutions for private 5G network
By Joe O’HalloranLeading US applied research facility university deploys optical technology in private 5G network to support advanced experimentation, technology development, testing and evaluation across a range of disciplines
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18 Sep 2023
UK broadband sees speeds increase
By Joe O’HalloranStudy from UK communications regulator finds marked year-on-year, increase in service speeds as people upgrade to higher-bandwidth services, including full-fibre, plus a large increase in average upload speeds
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15 Sep 2023
Industry 4.0 manufacturing success depends on enabling people
By Jim O'DonnellIndustry 4.0 success requires giving frontline workers the digital tools they need to solve problems and open, rather than closed, systems to drive collaboration.
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15 Sep 2023
Employers cutting remote, hybrid work from tech job ads
By Patrick ThibodeauEmployers are being less upfront in job ads about the possibility of remote and hybrid work. The percentage of tech job ads that mention it has declined from a peak last summer.
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15 Sep 2023
Microsoft to offer Oracle cloud database on Azure
By Brian McKennaOracle and Microsoft have trumpeted an expansion of their joint activity with the launch of Oracle Database@Azure. Microsoft will be the only other hyperscaler to offer OCI services
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15 Sep 2023
Exclusive Networks expands relationship with One Identity
By Simon QuickeDistributor Exclusive Networks builds on existing relationship with access management player
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15 Sep 2023
DOJ faces hurdles in antitrust battle with Google
By Makenzie HollandThe Dept. of Justice will need to overcome several hurdles to prove Google's alleged anticompetitive conduct in the online search market.
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15 Sep 2023
OVHcloud debuts ‘comprehensive’ carbon calculator for customers
By Caroline DonnellyFrench IaaS challenger OVHcloud has launched a tool to help its customers track their Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions
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15 Sep 2023
Few organisations have a clear strategy for AI
By Cliff SaranFew organisations are confident with the main concepts involved in developing AI-enabled business models
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15 Sep 2023
TikTok fined €345m under GDPR for failing to protect children’s privacy
By Bill GoodwinData protection regulators warn social media companies to take all necessary measures to protect children’s privacy
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15 Sep 2023
How India is driving tech developments at G20
By Pratima HarigunaniIndia’s G20 presidency marks an important stride towards establishing a global regulatory framework for the crypto industry, among other tech developments discussed at the global forum in New Delhi this year
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15 Sep 2023
Dunelm's journey to micro front ends
By Cliff SaranWe find out how Dunelm has modernised its platform and web development with in-house ecommerce and serverless systems
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15 Sep 2023
Las Vegas mainstay Caesars Palace likely paid off ransomware crew
By Alex ScroxtonCaesars Entertainment, owner of the lavish Roman Empire-themed Caesars Palace casino in Las Vegas, has revealed it also suffered a ransomware attack, and appears to have paid off its hackers
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15 Sep 2023
Number of UK contactless payments rose by 30% last year
By Karl FlindersUK consumers are increasingly making contactless payments, with the number of payments using the technology up 30% last year
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15 Sep 2023
UK space sector needs more people with AI skills, according to survey
By Lis EvenstadSpace sector survey shows machine learning and artificial intelligence skills are highly sought after, as the industry struggles to recruit and retain people with the necessary talent
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15 Sep 2023
Cash injection of £88m announced for UK 5G mobile network R&D
By Joe O’HalloranLatest part of UK government plan to boost mobile services sees funding awarded to 19 projects through the Open Networks Ecosystem (ONE) competition designed to demonstrate the feasibility and reliability of open 5G connectivity
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15 Sep 2023
Manchester police data breach a classic supply chain incident
By Alex ScroxtonThe developing data breach at Greater Manchester Police follows a cyber attack on the systems of a key supplier of ID services to the force
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15 Sep 2023
Appointment Scheduling Fixes Needed for LEP Patient Access
By Sara HeathNearly a fifth of Spanish-speaking LEP patients got hung up on during the appointment scheduling process at a safety-net behavioral health clinic.
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15 Sep 2023
EdgeUno deploys Ciena to improve network connectivity in Brazil, Mexico
By Joe O’HalloranLeading Latin American communications and infrastructure company provider taps optical comms tech firm to add what it calls significant capacity to support cloud and on-demand services
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14 Sep 2023
Cloud pricing hits new mark amid multiple drivers
By John MooreCloud costs continue to rise, according to the U.S. government's latest pricing data. Wages, energy demands, emerging tech and consumption patterns contribute to the trend.
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14 Sep 2023
Toyota outage shows not all backup failures are ransomware
By Tim McCarthyAn IT error for Toyota Motor Corporation knocked out production for a day, but the auto giant was quick to note the issue was not due to a cyberattack.
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14 Sep 2023
CloudBees scales its Jenkins CI, previews SaaS platform
By Beth PariseauAbout a year after acquiring ReleaseIQ, CloudBees prepares the fruits of its integration for launch and adds long-awaited scale-out to its commercial version of Jenkins.
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14 Sep 2023
A venture capitalist's take on generative AI investment
By Esther AjaoFunding for startups such as Anthropic, Cohere and Hugging Face shows that money is still flowing into the market. However, the criteria for funding are still strict.
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14 Sep 2023
Developer platform Retool breached in vishing attack
By Arielle WaldmanA successful vishing attack against a Retool employee led to account takeovers of 27 cloud customers, but the company is pointing the finger at Google.
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14 Sep 2023
Caesars Entertainment breached in social engineering attack
By Alexander CulafiCaesars said it took steps after the breach to "ensure that the stolen data is deleted by the unauthorized actor," suggesting it paid a ransom to the attackers.
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14 Sep 2023
Databricks lands $500M in new funding, now valued at $43B
By Eric AvidonThe data lakehouse pioneer recently acquired MosaicML for $1.3 billion and could use the new capital to finance acquisitions and further investment in generative AI.
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14 Sep 2023
Sharp responds to changing behaviour with virtual showroom
By Simon QuickeThe firm’s channel can show off a range of products and services through a virtual showroom, rather than making users travel to a physical destination
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14 Sep 2023
More than 60% of firms have lost diverse tech talent
By Clare McDonaldFocusing on recruiting diverse tech talent can be hard, but firms are finding that keeping the talent they already have can be an even harder task
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14 Sep 2023
Dremio launches updated SQL query acceleration capabilities
By Eric AvidonThe data lakehouse specialist's new version of its SQL query acceleration tool, Reflections, includes automated recommendations and automatic data refresh capabilities.
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14 Sep 2023
VA Plans to Resume Oracle Cerner EHR Modernization in Summer 2024
By Hannah NelsonAt a recent House hearing, VA and Oracle Cerner officials said they expect to restart the agency’s $10 billion EHR modernization in the summer of 2024.
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14 Sep 2023
Data on over 3,000 Airbus suppliers leaked after breach
By Alex ScroxtonAn emergent threat actor has leaked details of multiple sensitive Airbus suppliers after claiming to have accessed the firm’s systems having hacked customer Turkish Airlines
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14 Sep 2023
Auxilion completes stage one of UK investment plan
By Simon QuickeManaged services centre of excellence in Sheffield is the start of a busy period for the ambitious MSP
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14 Sep 2023
BlackCat on the hook for cyber attack that crippled Vegas casinos
By Alex ScroxtonThe ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware operation claimed responsibility for an attack that forced MGM Resorts to shut down systems at some of Las Vegas’ most popular gambling venues
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14 Sep 2023
Google, Microsoft and Mozilla push browser updates to foil zero-day
By Alex ScroxtonA zero-day in Google’s Chrome browser was first reported by surveillance researchers at The Citizen Lab and Apple, but also affects other browsers
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14 Sep 2023
Singapore firefighters don smartglasses for equipment inspections
By Aaron TanFirefighters from the Singapore Civil Defence Force will employ smartglasses equipped with computer vision and 5G capabilities to perform visual inspections of their equipment
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14 Sep 2023
Bristol Uni to host one of Europe’s most power supercomputer clusters
By Cliff SaranA high-performance computer system being built at the University of Bristol will run thousands of GPUs to support research in artificial intelligence and scientific discovery
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14 Sep 2023
Government appoints Dave Smith as UK national tech adviser
By Lis EvenstadThe former Rolls-Royce technology director will take over the role of UK national technology adviser, following government recruitment campaign for the role in the wake of former tech adviser Patrick Vallance’s departure
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14 Sep 2023
Palo Alto Networks: 80% of security exposures exist in cloud
By Arielle WaldmanIt's no surprise that organizations struggle with cloud security, but a new report reveals an alarming split between cloud and on-premise security exposures.
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14 Sep 2023
As vehicle safety regulations loom, carmakers fret over cyber risks
By Alex ScroxtonGlobal, UN-backed car safety and security regulations come into force next year, and automotive bosses say they are not only unprepared, but “swamped” by a tide of compliance and security risks
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14 Sep 2023
Liquid opens tap on Kenya and Ethiopia fibre link
By Joe O’HalloranCassava Technologies subsidiary announces two new cross-border fibre routes designed to allow for greater efficiency and reliable regional connectivity, both key to the economic development of key territories
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13 Sep 2023
The fear surrounding generative AI
By Esther AjaoThe language surrounding generative technology can lead to anxiety and a bad reception among employees to LLMs and tools such as ChatGPT, Dall-E and Bard.
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13 Sep 2023
AI regulation talks heat up among U.S. policymakers
By Makenzie HollandAs Congress grows more concerned about the risks of AI, regulation is becoming a hot topic among policymakers.
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13 Sep 2023
Denodo secures $336M equity investment to fuel growth
By Eric AvidonThe data virtualization specialist plans to use the funds to drive expansion, including R&D efforts for generative AI and data governance as well as geographic growth.
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13 Sep 2023
Browser companies patch critical zero-day vulnerability
By Arielle WaldmanWhile attack details remain unknown, Chrome, Edge and Firefox users are being urged to update their browsers as an exploit for CVE-2023-4863 lurks in the wild.
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13 Sep 2023
GCHQ breached privacy rights of IT professional and security researcher, human rights court rules
By Bill GoodwinThe European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg finds UK intelligence services breached the privacy rights of two overseas nationals – an IT professional and a security researcher
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13 Sep 2023
Meet MLSecOps: Industry calls for new measures to secure AI
By Beth PariseauOpen source security, already in the software supply chain spotlight, must expand to include AI models, according to the OpenSSF and DevSecOps vendor JFrog.
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13 Sep 2023
SES, Starlink claim cruise industry’s first integrated MEO-LEO service
By Joe O’HalloranSatellite provider cashes in on strong momentum of the maritime connectivity business, particularly in the cruise segment, claiming first end-to-end connectivity service delivering bandwidth capacity of up to 3 Gbps per ship
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13 Sep 2023
GitHub fixes race condition that could have led to ‘repojacking’
By Alex ScroxtonA subtle flaw in how GitHub handled repository creation and user renaming could have had serious consequences for the open source community, but has now been fixed. Learn more about how it worked
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13 Sep 2023
Nokia claims to ‘redefine’ IP access, aggregation and edge cloud with next-gen routers
By Joe O’HalloranLeading comms tech provider launches 7730 Service Interconnect router platforms boasting ‘revolutionary’ approach to delivering the power and benefits of service routing into IP access and aggregation networks
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13 Sep 2023
Altnet trade body slams regulator for spiking UK broadband prices
By Joe O’HalloranAssociation of UK independent broadband providers criticises national comms regulator’s “failure” to recognise cost to consumers of lack of market competition and contribution of altnets in market
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13 Sep 2023
Pegasystems releases new GenAI tools for Pega Infinity '23
By Mary ReinesThe vendor is out with new GenAI features for Pega Infinity '23. It also renews its business process management focus and makes other updates generally available.
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13 Sep 2023
BianLian ransomware gang holds Save the Children hostage
By Alex ScroxtonThe dangerous and prolific BianLian ransomware gang claims to have stolen almost 7TB of data from NGO Save the Children, but thankfully the charity’s vital work on the ground appears to be unaffected
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13 Sep 2023
AV pandemic decisions coming under scrutiny
By Simon QuickeAn increasing number of customers are revaluating the technology decisions they made at the height of the coronavirus to make hybrid working possible
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13 Sep 2023
Benefits of Care Coordination Tick Up with Patient Activation
By Sara HeathPrior data showed care coordination programs don’t impact outcomes like hospital readmissions, but new analysis shows patient activation makes a difference.
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13 Sep 2023
Storm-0324 gathers over Microsoft Teams
By Alex ScroxtonAn initial access broker associated with several different ransomware operations is now conducting Microsoft Teams phishing attacks
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13 Sep 2023
NCSC and ICO sign MoU to forge deeper collaborative links
By Alex ScroxtonThe scope of the MoU signed by the NCSC and the ICO includes collaboration on new cyber regulations and guidance, and how to support cyber attack victims appropriately and minimise regulatory penalties
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13 Sep 2023
Banks less focused on metaverse technology than last year
By Karl FlindersSenior banking executives have reduced their focus on investigating metaverse technology in the past 12 months
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13 Sep 2023
Patch Tuesday: Microsoft fixes zero-days in Word and Streaming Service
By Alex ScroxtonSeptember 2023 brings a light Patch Tuesday, with two zero-days and five critical vulnerabilities listed in the latest release
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13 Sep 2023
Cisco tightens link between observability and security
By Cliff SaranThe company's observability platform now offers a way for IT decision-makers to understand the impact of security issues
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13 Sep 2023
Patients Skeptical of Nursing Home Care Quality, Patient Experience
By Sara HeathNursing homes have a public image issue, with American patients giving them just a D+ for quality of care, patient safety, and experience.
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13 Sep 2023
Senate Appoints VA Deputy Secretary to Lead EHR Modernization Project
By Hannah NelsonIn her new role as deputy secretary, Tanya Bradsher will oversee the troubled VA EHR modernization program launched in October 2020.
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13 Sep 2023
Wi-Fi 7 to play fundamental role in transforming work
By Joe O’HalloranStudy from wireless technology trade association shows latest version of Wi-Fi standard will enable enterprise, Industry 4.0, medical, smart city and other applications that are impractical or impossible with wired and other wireless technologies
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13 Sep 2023
ExtraHop open sources 16 million rows of threat domain data
By Alex ScroxtonNDR specialist ExtraHop says making its entire machine learning dataset available for anybody to view will help organisations better defend against cyber attacks originating from malicious domains generated by algorithms
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13 Sep 2023
How DocuSign is extending its capabilities beyond e-signatures
By Aaron TanDocuSign is harnessing large language models to help individuals make sense of agreements and employing AI-based biometrics to verify the identity of signers, as part of its broader efforts to expand its capabilities beyond electronic signatures
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12 Sep 2023
Microsoft solves two zero-days for September Patch Tuesday
By Tom WalatMicrosoft addresses 62 vulnerabilities this month, including a Microsoft Word flaw and a Windows bug that have both been exploited in the wild.
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12 Sep 2023
How different industries apply generative AI
By Esther AjaoLarge language models such as ChatGPT, Bard and Llama have changed how enterprises think about technology. While some can use new AI tools now, others face challenges.
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12 Sep 2023
Ancient MoD IT systems could cause supply issues for frontline troops
By Lis EvenstadDeliveries of inventory to the front line are being put at risk due to legacy IT systems and poor data, according to the National Audit Office
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12 Sep 2023
Whitehall only capable of ‘piecemeal’ digital transformation, says PAC
By Lis EvenstadThe Public Accounts Committee is unconvinced government will achieve its digital transformation ambitions as progress is thwarted by staff shortages and a lack of senior leadership engagement
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12 Sep 2023
Ctera Vault locks up critical data with WORM tech
By Tim McCarthyFile gateway vendors are looking to differentiate themselves in the market, with Ctera eyeing regulated industries by protecting data with a suite of cybersecurity features.
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12 Sep 2023
Cisco Full-Stack Observability draws on channel clout
By Beth PariseauCisco's latest tie-in between app security and observability doesn't break new ground, but the vendor can use its network security cachet and partners to woo enterprise buyers.
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12 Sep 2023
Oracle Stock Falls in Part Due to Cerner EHR Revenue Weakness
By Hannah NelsonAs the technology vendor moves Cerner EHR clients to cloud subscriptions, Safra Catz, Oracle CEO, warned of near-term weakness in revenue growth.
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12 Sep 2023
Openreach publishes latest full-fibre build plans
By Joe O’HalloranVoice and broadband divisions of incumbent telco see expansion across the UK, heralding a full-fibre, full-digital communications future
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12 Sep 2023
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Nokia on board for Grand Paris rail project
By Joe O’HalloranTechnology for Good partnership between leading comms tech provider and networking, communications and cloud solutions firm supports transportation service in the Grand Paris area
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12 Sep 2023
US casino giant MGM Resorts battles 36-hour outage after cyber attack
By Alex ScroxtonMultiple systems at US hotel and casino operator MGM went down in the wake of the incident on 10 September, crippling several of Las Vegas’ most prominent casinos
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12 Sep 2023
Oxford’s Mini iFactory runs on S/4Hana
By Cliff SaranThe factory, which is part of BMW Group’s digitised automotive production blueprint, iFactory, uses S/4Hana and SAP supply chain software
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12 Sep 2023
Quarter of UK premises still lack gigabit broadband
By Joe O’HalloranLatest regular update on fixed broadband availability in the UK finds growth is sluggish and not yet consistent across all regions, despite recent flurry of activity among suppliers at all ends of the spectrum
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12 Sep 2023
Channel share commercial print users’ top concerns
By Simon QuickeResearch from Epson shares the views of numerous partners that are trying to help users to overcome challenges
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12 Sep 2023
Staige: A new Qlik portfolio for traditional AI, genAI and ML
By Eric AvidonThe analytics and data integration vendor's new suite combines AI and ML capabilities with generative AI to provide a secure and governed environment for development and analysis.
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12 Sep 2023
Einstein 1 Data Cloud fuels Salesforce's AI, analytics
By Eric AvidonThe CRM giant's new metadata management layer is capable of processing more data than previous versions to better enable customers' artificial intelligence and analytics needs.
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12 Sep 2023
Salesforce unveils Einstein 1 to embed AI in every app
By Mary ReinesThe CRM vendor unveils a suite of new capabilities for its revamped AI platform, including a genAI Copilot in every app, and a way to customize the Copilot's functions.
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12 Sep 2023
European enterprises to spend more on generative IT to close gap on US
By Karl FlindersEuropean organisations are upping their spending on generative AI innovation, but face challenges recruiting the right people to support this
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12 Sep 2023
Distology and Global Cloud Xchange extending security relationships
By Simon QuickeThe distributor and the MSP have both added more depth to their offerings by striking up fresh relationships and cutting the ribbon on new options
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12 Sep 2023
European fintech investment plummets, but more sustainable future lies ahead
By Karl FlindersInvestment in European fintechs has seen a dramatic drop, but a more sustainable sector will result from investment discipline
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12 Sep 2023
Samsung, Qualcomm claim 5G breakthrough
By Joe O’HalloranMobile platform giant and leading comms tech provider reveal they have successfully delivered a technological innovation for 5G network speed, performance and flexibility
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12 Sep 2023
IT spending in Australia to grow 7.8% in 2024
By Aaron TanThe growth will be led by investments in cyber security, cloud, analytics and application modernisation as Australian CIOs look to improve cost and operational efficiencies
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11 Sep 2023
Cisco VPN flaw faces attempted Akira ransomware attacks
By Alexander CulafiCisco said it became aware of 'attempted exploitation' last month and referenced an Aug. 24 security advisory saying its VPNs were under attack by the Akira ransomware gang.
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11 Sep 2023
2024 election to shape U.S. climate policy's fate
By Makenzie HollandGOP candidates like Vivek Ramaswamy and Donald Trump have taken stances against climate change, while others like Nikki Haley support certain measures to address climate issues.
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11 Sep 2023
Brits happy to break cyber law if the price is right
By Alex ScroxtonA study conducted ahead of an upcoming security trade fair reveals a slim majority of Brits would come out in favour of offensive government security ops and even engage in cyber criminality themselves in the right circumstances
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11 Sep 2023
SCC sets course on defining DSSP evolution
By Simon QuickeThe recent acquisition of Nimble was part of a larger ambition to put the business in a position to meet changing customer needs
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11 Sep 2023
Professional ransomware gangs clearly a threat, but attacks can be easily stopped
By Alex ScroxtonNCSC and NCA report reveals insight into business models and underpinnings of ransomware gangs and their affiliates, but also urges defenders to take heart, as stopping a ransomware attack is not that hard to do
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11 Sep 2023
HMRC signs cloud-focused £4.4m mainframe management and modernisation deal with Kyndryl
By Caroline DonnellyThe government tax collection agency is continuing its move to the cloud, but needs some help readying its mainframe estate for migration
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11 Sep 2023
Huawei launches OceanStor Pacific 9920 entry-level NAS
By Yann SerraHuawei adds to its OceanStor Pacific NAS family, offering entry-level 9920 with up to 92TB per node which can be combined into clusters and also used as a SAN device
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11 Sep 2023
Networking tech firms scrum down for Rugby World Cup
By Joe O’HalloranLeading communications providers look to form off-pitch connectivity spine of team with infrastructures using advanced networking and mixed reality technologies at pinnacle of world rugby
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11 Sep 2023
UK boardrooms and CISOs increasingly aligned on cyber risks
By Alex ScroxtonBoard members and CISOs in UK organisations seem to be working together much better, but while this is an encouraging sign, there remain some areas of concern over how the two relate to each other
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11 Sep 2023
University of Glasgow launches Centre for data science and AI
By Karl FlindersScottish university will apply artificial intelligence and data science to help solve some of the world's biggest challenges
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11 Sep 2023
Polish election questioned after Pegasus spyware used to smear opposition, investigation finds
By Bill GoodwinSenate committee alerts prosecutors over potential crimes by public officials involved in purchasing Pegasus spyware used to monitor and smear political opponents
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11 Sep 2023
OIG: VA Lacked Timelines for Cerner EHRM Progress Reports
By Hannah NelsonOIG found that Cerner did not have deadlines for corrections to VA EHRM progress reports, which could have limited VA’s ability to manage deliverables.