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01 May 2024
Verizon DBIR: Vulnerability exploitation in breaches up 180%
By Alexander CulafiVerizon said it examined approximately twice as many breaches for the 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report -- 10,626 out of 30,458 total tracked incidents.
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30 Apr 2024
Musicians balance compensation rights with GenAI innovation
By Shaun SutnerWhile musicians have long used AI technology, GenAI is a new threat to their livelihoods. An effort has emerged to compensate artists whose work GenAI systems are trained on.
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30 Apr 2024
Amazon Q GenAI assistant out for developers, AWS users
By Shaun SutnerThe GenAI tools augment coders and let users query and control their AWS console and data. A new feature in preview lets business users create apps using natural language.
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15 Nov 2023
Equipping hiring managers to spot GenAI job candidates
By Patrick ThibodeauThe use of generative AI in crafting resumes and cover letters poses challenges to hiring managers, as it could exaggerate qualifications and influence interview responses.
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15 Nov 2023
VMware discloses critical, unpatched Cloud Director bug
By Alexander CulafiA manual workaround is currently available for a critical VMware Cloud Director Appliance flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-34060, but no patch is available at press time.
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15 Nov 2023
Microsoft expands AI reach with Azure AI studio, genAI tools
By Esther AjaoMicrosoft's new platform is a studio for building, exploring and testing models. The tech giant is also incorporating Dall-E 3, GPT-3.5 Turbo and GPT-4 Turbo within Azure AI.
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15 Nov 2023
BlackCat affiliate seen using malvertising to spread ransomware
By Alex ScroxtonResearchers at eSentire identified a wave activity from an ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware affiliate which has adopted a somewhat unusual approach to delivering its locker
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15 Nov 2023
UK companies secure contract to trial sky-based 5G infrastructure
By Joe O’HalloranAircraft manufacturer, communications firm and cooling systems company join forces to broaden and transform access to high-speed 5G communications through fleet of zero-emission turbo prop aircraft
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15 Nov 2023
What IT admins and office workers get in MS 365 Copilot
By Don FluckingerMicrosoft 365's Copilot assistive AI features come with a big price tag, but experts are bullish that they could return the investment to users -- and more.
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15 Nov 2023
Ericsson RAN unveils transport automaton network controller
By Joe O’HalloranComms tech provider’s transport network performance enhanced with AI-powered service, pinpointing degradations and capacity utilisation issues and providing insights on how to optimise overall network performance
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15 Nov 2023
Russian cyber criminal pleads guilty to running IPStorm botnet
By Alex ScroxtonSergey Manikin faces years in jail after his illicit proxy botnet service was taken down by US law enforcement
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15 Nov 2023
UK momentum supports SoftwareOne Q3 revenue growth
By Simon QuickeCloud service player issues a trading update that shares financials and progress on cost-saving programme and strategic review
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15 Nov 2023
Microsoft launches Fabric, adds Copilot for the new platform
By Eric AvidonThe suite unites Power BI, Azure Synapse Analytics and Data Factory in an integrated environment to better enable data management and analysis, including developing AI models.
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15 Nov 2023
FarrPoint expands broadband to US with Vernonburg
By Joe O’HalloranIn response to what it called unprecedented opportunities for broadband programme roll-outs in the US, connectivity specialist joins forces with Boston firm to provide one-stop shop for broadband planning and deployment
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15 Nov 2023
Microsoft adds more AI tools to Copilot for Sales, Service
By Mary ReinesThe new capabilities let sales and service teams access customer information from apps such as a knowledge base or CRM system using natural language prompts in Microsoft platforms.
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15 Nov 2023
November Patch Tuesday heralds five new MS zero-days
By Alex ScroxtonMicrosoft pushes fixes for five new zero-days in its latest monthly update
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15 Nov 2023
US government reinforces ICBC hack link to Citrix Bleed
By Alex ScroxtonUS Treasury adds weight to reports that a ransomware gang gained access to the systems of Chinese bank ICBC by exploiting a critical Citrix flaw
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15 Nov 2023
PeopleSpot dishes out people-related advice
By Stephen WithersThe PeopleSpot app provides resources to help workers deal with people-related challenges and enables organisations to surface HR issues through its analytics capabilities
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15 Nov 2023
Revs, profits fall but Vodafone claims H1 highlights improved trends
By Joe O’HalloranAfter poor fiscal 2023, pan-European and African telecoms company sees bounce back in first half of FY 2024, with focus on customers and simplifying business said to be beginning to bear fruit
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15 Nov 2023
Satellite firm neXat looks to enhance critical communications with SD-WAN
By Joe O’HalloranBusiness connectivity provider looks to improve communications in key vertical through software-defined wide area network integrating configuration, monitoring and control into a single user platform
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15 Nov 2023
How Gigamon is making its mark in deep observability
By Aaron TanGigamon CEO Shane Buckley talks up the company’s ability to inspect encrypted network traffic for malicious activity, how it stands out with its deep observability capabilities and the tailwinds that are fuelling its growth
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14 Nov 2023
Microsoft halts 3 zero-days on November Patch Tuesday
By Tom WalatMicrosoft addresses 67 vulnerabilities, including six critical, and shuts down four bugs in the Exchange Server email platform this month.
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14 Nov 2023
Cryptocurrency wallets might be vulnerable to 'Randstorm' flaw
By Arielle WaldmanCryptocurrency recovery company Unciphered discovered a vulnerability in a JavaScript Bitcoin library that could jeopardize private keys.
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14 Nov 2023
Million Brits could lose access to bank branch if closure rate continues
By Karl FlindersEven people in urban constituencies could lose access to a local bank branch, according to research
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14 Nov 2023
Chip sector gears up for AI revolution
By Cliff SaranWhile Nvidia has established its AI dominance, Intel has been working on AI chips running on supercomputers
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14 Nov 2023
Engineers slash RPO/RTO as they swap tape for Rubrik backup
By Antony AdsheadFrankham Group ditches archaic tape backup and deploys Rubrik backup appliances and remote disaster recovery facility. Meanwhile, the engineering group assesses a move to the cloud
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14 Nov 2023
Westcon-Comstor gets global role supporting Check Point MSSPs
By Simon QuickeDistributor signed up globally to help vendor reach out to more managed security partners
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14 Nov 2023
AMD survey finds AI hardware lacking in many IT departments
By Cliff SaranGlobal survey finds that IT leaders are finding it hard to keep up with the pace of change in AI
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14 Nov 2023
4Tbps milestone as TikTok joins NAPAfrica
By Joe O’HalloranAfrican internet exchange celebrates new high in network throughput as it welcomes into African peering community social network giant that is increasingly engaging with the world of enterprise and marketing
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14 Nov 2023
Itential, Kentik add integrated network observability to NetOps workflows
By Joe O’HalloranNetwork and cloud automation software firm and network observability company join forces to integrate network automation technologies and enable more efficient infrastructure
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14 Nov 2023
TD Synnex and Evolve IP deepening green commitment
By Simon QuickeDistributor and cloud communication specialist both actively stepping up their sustainability efforts
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14 Nov 2023
Fast-acting cyber gangs increasingly disabling telemetry logs
By Alex ScroxtonSophos guidance for security practitioners and defenders highlights a growing trend for threat actors to disable or wipe telemetry logs to cover their tracks
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14 Nov 2023
Francis Maude calls for GDS and CDDO to merge
By Lis EvenstadReview into the civil service by the former Cabinet Office minister says the two organisations should become one entity to avoid sending mixed signals around accountability and leadership
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14 Nov 2023
McLaren Applied, Blu Wireless find new gear for ultra high-speed telemetry
By Joe O’HalloranEngineering tech provider and mmWave comms firm target new breakthroughs in motorsport connectivity and transformation of fan experience
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14 Nov 2023
Successful launch for fifth, sixth SES 03b mPOWER satellites
By Joe O’HalloranWith six satellites, satellite operator’s second-generation medium-Earth orbit system is set to provide high-performance connectivity services around the globe from early Q2 2024
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14 Nov 2023
Boldyn Networks to acquire Cellnex private 5G networks business
By Joe O’HalloranShared network infrastructure provider acquires private networks business of independent wireless telecommunications and broadcasting infrastructures operator, including subsidiary to accelerate expansion into Europe
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13 Nov 2023
Australia’s public cloud spending to hit A$23bn in 2024
By Aaron TanSpending on public cloud services in Australia will reach 50% of the total addressable market for the first time in 2024, according to Gartner
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13 Nov 2023
Nvidia intros new H200 for running large AI workloads
By Esther AjaoThe chipmaker's new GPU has the latest high-bandwidth memory capacity to accelerate generative models and large language models. The chip focuses on optimizing CPUs and GPUs.
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13 Nov 2023
Rogue state-aligned actors are most critical cyber threat to UK
By Alex ScroxtonThe prospect of rogue nation-state-aligned attackers bringing down the UK’s critical infrastructure is keeping the NCSC up at night
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13 Nov 2023
Acquia CEO on DXP's future, content AI, acquisition strategy
By Don FluckingerAfter almost a year in the position, Acquia CEO Stephen Reny discusses the company's digital experience platform, and how AI and acquisitions will figure into its evolution.
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13 Nov 2023
LockBit ransomware gang claims it leaked stolen Boeing data
By Alexander CulafiBoeing confirmed that it experienced a cybersecurity incident following LockBit's claims, but the aircraft manufacturer has not directly confirmed a ransomware attack.
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13 Nov 2023
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority, Avaya extend customer centre alliance
By Joe O’HalloranDubai utility firm enhances its customer care centre to become integrated digital interactive hub, enabling customers to access a wide range of services through an interactive voice system
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13 Nov 2023
Lloyds Bank warns over rising threat of crypto scams
By Scarlet CharlesReport by Lloyds Banking Group finds there has been a 23% increase in cryptocurrency scams in 2023 compared with last year, targeting mostly younger investors
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13 Nov 2023
Encrypted mail service Tuta says it was wrongly accused of being a front for intelligence services
By Bill GoodwinGerman encrypted email service Tuta, formerly known as Tutanota, has denied claims by a former Canadian police intelligence officer accused of passing secrets to criminals that it was compromised by intelligence services
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13 Nov 2023
Channel roundup: Who’s gone where?
By Simon QuickeA few channel moves this week caught the eye as firms continue to look for growth and hire experience
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13 Nov 2023
Vodafone inks strategic partnership with Accenture
By Joe O’HalloranGlobal professional services company to form pan-European and African telco as it announces acceleration of transformation to commercialise operations and accelerate growth
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13 Nov 2023
MSPs best placed to deliver security education
By Simon QuickeDistributor shares views on the role managed service providers can play in improving cyber awareness among customers
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13 Nov 2023
Surescripts Applies for TEFCA QHIN Role to Drive Interoperability
By Hannah NelsonSurescripts Health Information Network LLC, which supports nationwide healthcare interoperability for ePrescribing, has applied to become a TEFCA QHIN.
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13 Nov 2023
Victims’ legal action over 2015 Carphone Warehouse breach moves forward
By Alex ScroxtonA class action against Currys Retail over the 2015 data breach of Carphone Warehouse customers has been granted permission to move forward in the courts
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13 Nov 2023
ICO alerted after technical ‘issue’ exposed college files to student barristers
By Tommy GreeneA training college for barristers has reported a data breach that left sensitive data on hundreds of current and former students accessible to other trainees
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13 Nov 2023
Shawbrook Bank slashes mortgage processing time through low code
By Karl FlindersSpecialist business lending and savings bank is using Pegasystems’ low-code platform to rewrite and automate the customer journey
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13 Nov 2023
Indian Health Service Taps Oracle Health EHR Implementation for HIE
By Hannah NelsonThe enterprise platform from EHR vendor Oracle Health is set to drive care coordination and patient safety through enhanced health information exchange (HIE).
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13 Nov 2023
Qualcomm and Iridium direct-to-device satellite partnership falls out of orbit
By Joe O’HalloranMuch heralded non-terrestrial-network communications technology collaboration between chip firm and satellite tech company collapses after lack of take-up by smartphone device manufacturers
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13 Nov 2023
UK Ministry of Justice modernises wired and wireless digital infrastructure
By Joe O’HalloranDeployment of AI-driven networking designed to improve staff productivity and job satisfaction for UK Prisons and Probation services, while providing prisoners more rehabilitation opportunities through greater life skills
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10 Nov 2023
Amdocs joins AWS Private Wireless programme as system integrator
By Joe O’HalloranCollaboration between hyperscaler and communications industry designed to bring together mobile private network offerings, infrastructure and services to accelerate enterprise network innovation
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10 Nov 2023
Security vendors ramp up MSP support
By Simon QuickeCheck Point, Acronis, Malwarebytes and ManageEngine increase options for managed service providers
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10 Nov 2023
UN disarmament body calls for global action on autonomous weapons
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonUN draft resolution highlighting the dangers of autonomous weapons passes with overwhelming majority
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10 Nov 2023
5G, AI and IoT drive leading UK smart cities
By Joe O’HalloranSurvey reveals UK cities are embracing smart technologies but data security concerns hinder urban developments
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10 Nov 2023
Qualcomm reveals operator support for 5G RedCap
By Joe O’HalloranOEMs and operators select Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF System for 5G RedCap to enable smaller and more cost-efficient 5G devices, with launches beginning in 2024
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10 Nov 2023
Ransomware attack on major Chinese lender disrupts financial markets
By Alex ScroxtonThe financial services arm of one of the world’s largest banks was taken offline by a supposed LockBit ransomware attack, causing problems for US markets
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10 Nov 2023
APAC cyber security workforce hits record high
By Aaron TanThe cyber security workforce in Asia-Pacific now stands at just under a million people, but demand for cyber security talent in the region continues to outpace supply
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10 Nov 2023
Orange Business shifts towards digital, aims to transform SD-WAN with VMware
By Joe O’HalloranBusiness services division of leading connectivity provider unveils strategy to offer end-to-end stack of digital solutions through B2B portfolio and strikes partnership with cloud computing company for software-defined wide-area network offer
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09 Nov 2023
Qumulo expands Scale Anywhere to Azure
By Adam ArmstrongQumulo is introducing ANQ, a scale-out file service for Azure. It's the centerpiece of a new version of the vendor's Scale Anywhere data platform.
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09 Nov 2023
As Congress mulls AI, Biden asks first for data privacy law
By Makenzie HollandCongress could eventually run into a similar issue with AI as data privacy -- states passing a patchwork of laws that become difficult for businesses to comply with.
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09 Nov 2023
Generative AI brings changes to cloud-native platforms
By Beth PariseauGenerative AI took over tech in 2023, and cloud-native platforms are no exception. The need to support LLMs is already affecting CNCF projects, including Kubernetes.
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09 Nov 2023
Lace Tempest exploits SysAid zero-day vulnerability
By Arielle WaldmanSysAid urged users to patch a zero-day vulnerability in its on-premises software, which is being exploited by the threat actor behind the MoveIt Transfer ransomware attacks.
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09 Nov 2023
DataRobot GenAI features aim to address enterprise concerns
By Esther AjaoThe AI vendor's new capabilities addresses concerns about the new technology, such as governance, cost and scale. It also helps enterprises bridge two types of AI.
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09 Nov 2023
Revealed: How Russia’s Sandworm ramped up attacks on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure
By Alex ScroxtonNew Mandiant intelligence reveals how the APT known as Sandworm has been evolving its playbook, twisting legitimate executables known as LoLBins into malicious tools as it seeks to disrupt daily life in Ukraine
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09 Nov 2023
SolarWinds fires back at SEC over fraud charges
By Rob WrightSolarWinds said the SEC's lawsuit contains several 'false claims,' including allegations about how Russian nation-state hackers first got inside the company's network
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09 Nov 2023
SME IT firms feeling positive about 2024
By Simon QuickeFindings from There Business will make cheery reading for those hoping that the narrative will change next year and become more upbeat
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09 Nov 2023
KY Hospital Receives Epic Award for EHR Implementation Success
By Hannah NelsonEHR vendor Epic gives its annual Good Install award to one new customer who stands out above others in terms of EHR implementation success.
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09 Nov 2023
Telenet taps Ciena to light up network upgrade across Belgium
By Joe O’HalloranBelgium’s largest provider of cable broadband services announces deployment of optical, network management technology and software to support growing demand for data services and future-proof metro expansion
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09 Nov 2023
Ex-Coca-Cola VPs debut ChatGPT-like AI tool to help enterprises solve their sustainability woes
By Caroline DonnellyThe Ubuntoo AI tool is already in use within several Fortune 500 companies to help these firms hone their sustainability strategies
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09 Nov 2023
Cisco unveils major partner incentive enhancements
By Simon QuickeVendor uses channel event to outline changes that will provide more rewards to those that sell solutions and support customers
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09 Nov 2023
Visa launches artificial intelligence advisory service
By Karl FlindersVisa is giving its customers the opportunity to tap into its global network of AI experts through its AI Advisory Practice.
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09 Nov 2023
NCSC makes annual Black Friday plea to consumers
By Alex ScroxtonAhead of the annual festival of retail avarice, the NCSC is once again asking consumers to do the bare minimum to avoid falling victim to scams
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09 Nov 2023
Cisco expands full-stack observability ecosystem
By Joe O’HalloranNetworking giant adds seven new partner modules to observability ecosystem around business insights, SAP visibility, networking, machine learning operations, service level objectives and sustainability
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09 Nov 2023
Suspected ransomware attack hits Scottish council
By Alex ScroxtonSystems at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar were downed on 7 November in a suspected ransomware attack
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09 Nov 2023
MongoDB unveils Atlas for Retail, Partner Ecosystem Catalog
By Eric AvidonThe database vendor is making industry verticalization a significant part of its product roadmap to help customers in various industries develop applications that meet their needs.
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09 Nov 2023
UK government does not see need for specific AI legislation
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonThe UK government does not currently see the need for new artificial intelligence legislation, as many regulators are already dealing effectively with AI-related harms
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09 Nov 2023
The Security Interviews: Why cyber needs to integrate better
By Peter Ray AllisonCyber security is an intensely technical field, but we shouldn’t ignore the soft skills of communication and collaboration. Wipro’s Tony Buffomante explains why a robust security posture is dependent on a security team engaging with the wider organisation
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09 Nov 2023
Why IT governance is a coding issue
By Cliff SaranTwo new pieces of research point to benefits of policy as code
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09 Nov 2023
Nexfibre unveils UK roll-out plan
By Joe O’HalloranLatest player in UK’s rapidly growing gigabit market reveals progress taken in developing full-fibre footprint and planned build locations for 2024, as well as commitment to creating added competitive choice
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09 Nov 2023
How Village Roadshow modernised ITSM with cloud
By Stephen WithersAustralian theme park and cinema operator reduced ITSM costs by 60% to improve problem resolution and other outcomes from use of Freshworks' cloud-based ITSM service
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09 Nov 2023
Stark digital comms divide between UK rural and urban areas
By Joe O’HalloranUK operator’s Connecting the Countryside study finds as many as seven in 10 rural deprived areas have poor mobile coverage and nearly half are total 5G notspots
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09 Nov 2023
Conflict of interest concerns raised over CMA's use of AWS UK public sector discount scheme
By Caroline DonnellyLess than a month after the CMA confirmed it would be investigating the competitive impact of AWS preferential pricing deals on the UK cloud market, data reveals the CMA is benefiting from cut-price Amazon cloud services
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08 Nov 2023
DDN Infinia expands storage around HPC, AI
By Adam ArmstrongDDN has created a new software-defined object storage product, Infinia, for AI and HPC secondary storage. The tech can also be applied to some enterprise storage use cases.
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08 Nov 2023
FBI: Ransomware actors hacking casinos via third parties
By Alexander CulafiA new Private Industry Notification focuses on ransomware trends involving attacks against casinos as well as a callback phishing campaign perpetrated by the Luna Moth gang.
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08 Nov 2023
OpenAI's new versions of GPT target more enterprises
By Esther AjaoThe vendor targets enterprises with new tools and products tailored to what businesses and developers need to incorporate generative AI, including better pricing.
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08 Nov 2023
Atlassian Confluence vulnerability under widespread attack
By Arielle WaldmanAtlassian's Confluence Data Center and Server products are under attack again as reports of widespread exploitation roll in just days after CVE-2023-22518 was publicly disclosed.
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08 Nov 2023
Zendesk unveils tools for agents to improve customer service
By Mary ReinesThe customer service and CRM vendor unveiled no-code tools, including a layout builder to let teams customize agent interfaces for specific roles and workflows.
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08 Nov 2023
Former Post Office manager has no memory of preparing witness statement in legal dispute
By Karl FlindersEvidence of computer problems was omitted from the witness statement of a former Post Office manager in a legal battle with a subpostmaster blamed for unexplained accounting shortfalls
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08 Nov 2023
Competition the main concern for MSPs
By Simon QuickeAnnual Datto survey indicates fears expressed in 2022 have continued to rise this year, along with a desire for vendor consolidation
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08 Nov 2023
Intel exec affixes OpenSSF, CNCF open source security efforts
By Beth PariseauIntel's Arun Gupta, now governing board chair of both the CNCF and OpenSSF, discusses his plans to bring all three organizations together to improve open source security.
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08 Nov 2023
Data-sharing management gap highlights cyber risk, says report
By Alex ScroxtonOrganisations are struggling to secure their use of communications tools to share data with third-party partners and suppliers, and in the process are exposing themselves to heightened levels of risk, according to a report
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08 Nov 2023
Monte Carlo unveils data observability for vector databases
By Eric AvidonThe vendor's new integration with vector database specialist Pinecone is designed to enable users to ensure quality of the data they use to train generative AI models.
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08 Nov 2023
AI Summit not the place for human rights, says French finance minister
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonDespite commitments at the UK’s AI Safety Summit to respect and protect human rights, the French finance minister said it was not the right forum to discuss signatories' human rights records
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08 Nov 2023
Iconic Singapore hotel caught up in major data breach
By Alex ScroxtonThe Marina Bay Sands resort in Singapore uncovered a data breach of its guest loyalty programme last month
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08 Nov 2023
NTT Data strengthens SAP channel position with Sapphire
By Simon QuickeTie-up will provide greater coverage of the mid-market customer base and provide more geographical reach
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08 Nov 2023
Oxa and eVersum join self-driving shuttle roll-out at Belfast Harbour
By Joe O’HalloranSelf-driving vehicle software developer teams with electric commercial vehicle specialist to deliver self-driving shuttles in Northern Ireland’s leading port as part of Harlander Project, the area’s sustainable transport plan
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08 Nov 2023
SAP touts Business Technology Platform as foundation for S/4Hana migrations
By Aaron TanSAP claims its Business Technology Platform can help customers ease their transition to S/4Hana and lay the foundation for artificial intelligence initiatives
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08 Nov 2023
King’s Speech misses the mark on cyber law reform, says campaign
By Alex ScroxtonA group of activists who want to reform the UK’s computer misuse laws to protect bona fide cyber pros from prosecution have been left disappointed by a lack of legislative progress
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08 Nov 2023
5G phones drive almost $1bn returned to customers in Q3
By Joe O’HalloranGlobal business services company’s quarterly assessment of mobile trade-in arena shows that iPhone 11 still dominates as the top traded device but that for the first time more than half of the top five traded models were 5G capable devices.