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03 May 2024
Microsoft, Google seek green card rule change
By Patrick ThibodeauTech firms struggle with green card sponsorships amid job cuts, but a proposed rule change, sought by the industry, could exempt certain tech jobs from labor market tests.
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03 May 2024
Adobe expands bug bounty programme to account for GenAI
By Alex ScroxtonAdobe has expanded the scope of its HackerOne-driven bug bounty scheme to incorporate flaws and risks arising from the development of generative artificial intelligence
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03 May 2024
Patch GitLab vuln without delay, users warned
By Alex ScroxtonThe addition of a serious vulnerability in the GitLab open source platform to CISA’s KEV catalogue prompts a flurry of concern
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28 Nov 2023
VMware layoffs a familiar Broadcom story
By Patrick ThibodeauBroadcom has started laying off VMware employees this week, a move that reminds some of how it proceeded when it acquired CA Technologies in 2018.
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28 Nov 2023
AWS Amazon Connect adds generative AI for the contact center
By Mary ReinesThe tech giant unveils generative AI capabilities, reminding CX competitors that it has a long history with conversational AI and can offer many intelligent customer service tools.
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28 Nov 2023
Europol, Ukraine police arrest alleged ransomware ringleader
By Arielle WaldmanEuropol and Ukraine's National Police arrested the alleged leader of a ransomware gang last week, along with four accomplices, dismantling the cybercrime group.
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28 Nov 2023
Meta faces GDPR complaint over processing personal data without 'free consent'
By Bill GoodwinPaid-for service means data protection is only available to those who can afford it, privacy group argues in data protection complaint
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28 Nov 2023
Generative AI tools for backup and DR still in early days
By Tim McCarthyBackup software vendors have pitched generative AI tools for automation and as virtual assistants, but how these additions enhance enterprise workflows remains to be seen.
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28 Nov 2023
CCRC refers two posthumous subpostmaster appeals to Crown Court
By Karl FlindersCCRC refers posthumous appeals against convictions to Crown Court for first time
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28 Nov 2023
Infinigate launches next-gen security package
By Simon QuickeDistributor combines offerings from a number of vendor partners to produce fresh option for resellers
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28 Nov 2023
UK retailer The Very Group embarks on GenAI push with AWS
By Caroline DonnellyThe Very Group's collaboration with AWS is geared towards improving the customer experience through personalisation
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28 Nov 2023
Starburst update adds new GenAI, streaming data features
By Eric AvidonGalaxy, the cloud-based version of the vendor's platform, now includes text-to-code translation capabilities as well as automated governance and real-time ingestion tools.
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28 Nov 2023
AWS sharpens focus in APAC
By Aaron TanAWS is doubling down on industry offerings and investing in cloud infrastructure and skills training, among other efforts, to tap growth opportunities in the region
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28 Nov 2023
Scope of British Library data breach widens
By Alex ScroxtonPersonal data on British Library users has appeared for sale on the dark web following a Rhysida ransomware attack, as the scope of the still-developing incident widens again
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28 Nov 2023
Volume of unique malware samples threatens to overwhelm defenders
By Alex ScroxtonA massive increase in malware volumes could cause problems for security teams tasked with adapting their defences against them
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28 Nov 2023
Softcat indicates 2023 on track to finish strongly
By Simon QuickeChannel player shares trading update for its first quarter, including favourable comparisons lined up against this time last year
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28 Nov 2023
Carlsberg serves up IoT to bring bars into digital world
By Joe O’HalloranBrewer taps into global internet of things network to obtain real-time data on what’s selling at what time of day in which type of outlet and to obtain early warning of any technical problems
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27 Nov 2023
Threat actors targeting critical OwnCloud vulnerability
By Arielle WaldmanResearchers observed exploitation attempts against a vulnerability affecting OwnCloud's Graph API app, highlighting threat actors' continued focus on file-sharing products.
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27 Nov 2023
Nominations open for Computer Weekly Innovation Awards APAC 2024
By Aaron TanComputer Weekly is looking for nominations for its 2024 Innovation Awards to honour digital transformation initiatives that have transformed organisations in six industries
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27 Nov 2023
AWS' remote work gambit: Amazon WorkSpaces Thin Client
By Mary ReinesAWS rolls out a computer in a Fire TV Cube box. The $195 device gives enterprises an inexpensive end-user hardware option for remote workers and promises tighter data security.
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27 Nov 2023
Advanced metering infrastructure deployment to exceed expectations
By Joe O’HalloranResearch predicts that while proprietary and RF communications technologies will remain pivotal connectivity options for water AMI projects in the foreseeable future, emerging alternatives are rapidly growing
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27 Nov 2023
Interview: Sunil Srivastava, CTO, Pandora
By Cliff SaranWhen he joined the jewellery retailer, Sunil Srivastava was labelled as the ‘crazy CTO’ given some of the ideas he had for transforming IT
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27 Nov 2023
SAP needs to address breakdown in trust
By Cliff SaranOutgoing UK and Ireland SAP user group chair calls on SAP to rebuild trust and plot a path to innovate S/4Hana for those who run ERP on-premise
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27 Nov 2023
5G service expansion to drive APAC mobile
By Joe O’HalloranStudy forecasts 5G service expansion will drive mobile services market in Asia-Pacific to 2028, with revenue prospects for mobile data segment remaining strong in key territories
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27 Nov 2023
The Security Interviews: Zeki Turedi, field CTO Europe, CrowdStrike
By Peter Ray AllisonOrganisations are racing to keep their security up to date against the latest threats. CrowdStrike’s Zeki Turedi explains how to protect against novel and innovative cyber attacks
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27 Nov 2023
SysGroup grows managed services as H1 revenues dip
By Simon QuickeChannel player shares financial update indicating it’s lining up behind AI as an area for growth
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27 Nov 2023
MPs have ‘little confidence’ in Making Tax Digital success
By Lis EvenstadMPs say HMRC’s Making Tax Digital programme is riddled with widespread and repeating failures, and criticise the programme for failing to be open about the costs and increased burdens on taxpayers
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27 Nov 2023
‘Excited’ finance firms pump money into digital technology
By Karl FlindersOver three-quarters of finance firms are currently restricted in what they can spend on technology due to the global economic climate, but expect spending to resume next year
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27 Nov 2023
NCSC publishes landmark guidelines on AI cyber security
By Alex ScroxtonThe NCSC and its US counterpart CISA have brought together tech companies and governments to countersign a new set of guidelines aimed at promoting a secure-by-design culture in AI development
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27 Nov 2023
Lack of government incentives stifling UK business broadband expansion
By Joe O’HalloranResearch from UK connectivity provider reveals that while 42% of UK businesses plan vital connectivity upgrades as part of growth strategy, one in every five are receiving insufficient internet speeds
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27 Nov 2023
India's Hexaware creates hundreds of jobs in UK
By Karl FlindersHexaware opens IT services operation in Birmingham, with a plan to recruit 250 people in the region by 2025
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27 Nov 2023
Community Health Center PCPs Spend Less Time on EHR, Electronic Inbox
By Hannah NelsonA study revealed that primary care physicians (PCPs) practicing in community health centers spend 5.40 fewer minutes on the EHR than PCPs working in other settings.
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24 Nov 2023
Nebulon continuing to focus on OEM channel-building
By Simon QuickeSmart infrastructure specialist keen to exploit growing enterprise market opportunity via partners
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24 Nov 2023
UK police plan national roll-out of facial-recognition phone app
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonUK police chiefs plan to expand use of facial-recognition technology through a nationwide roll-out of mobile-based tools and increases in retrospective facial-recognition, but oversight problems persist
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24 Nov 2023
RM shutters Consortium business
By Simon QuickeEducation specialist RM makes difficult decision to shut underperforming supplies and resources unit
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24 Nov 2023
Ooredoo Qatar claims milestone for private networks in Middle East
By Joe O’HalloranLeading operator in MENA region reveals first-of-its-kind project designed to provide dedicated voice and customer data services in most remote and challenging locations
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24 Nov 2023
Eir Ireland transforms contact centres to enhance customer experience
By Joe O’HalloranIT service provider announces partnership with leading Irish telco and technology firm to transform customer service, replacing legacy call centre systems with an API-first experience orchestration platform
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24 Nov 2023
APAC organisations warm to microsegmentation
By Aaron TanNearly two-thirds of organisations in the APAC region see microsegmentation as a way to protect their IT assets, but lack the skills to deploy the technology
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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
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
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
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
EHR Usability Outshines AI as Top Health IT Priority of Healthcare Execs
By Hannah NelsonAn MGMA poll found that improving EHR usability was the top health IT priority for healthcare leaders, followed by patient communications, revenue cycle management, and AI.
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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