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01 Dec 2023
S3 Express One Zone set to power generative AI workloads
By Tim McCarthyAndy Warfield of AWS Storage breaks down the new AWS S3 tier of fast object storage and discusses future S3 development in a session at the vendor's re:Invent 2023 conference.
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01 Dec 2023
Human augmentation tech requires dual use oversight
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonResearchers investigating human augmentation technologies must acknowledge the potential military applications of their work, and military bodies cannot be allowed to dismiss ethical concerns in their pursuit of national security interests, says NGO Drone Wars UK
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01 Dec 2023
Report reveals sorry state of cyber security at UK football clubs
By Alex ScroxtonFootball clubs up and down the country are putting staff, players and fans alike at risk through outdated attitudes to cyber security, according to a report
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01 Dec 2023
AWS partners look to GenAI, competencies, marketplace sales
By John MooreThis week's AWS re:Invent conference was notable for AI, industry-specific offerings and accelerators, but partners also pointed to specializations and online deal-making.
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01 Dec 2023
Amazon and NetApp's new data storage options optimized for AI
By Scott SinclairAmazon's new data storage offerings, Amazon S3 Express One Zone and Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP, better support data-intensive applications, including generative AI.
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01 Dec 2023
TikTok bans explained: Everything you need to know
By Ben LutkevichThe United States wants to ban the viral video sharing application TikTok.
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01 Dec 2023
How to solve 2 MFA challenges: SIM swapping and MFA fatigue
By Kyle JohnsonWhile MFA improves account security, attacks still exploit it. Learn about two MFA challenges -- SIM swapping and MFA fatigue -- and how to mitigate them.
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01 Dec 2023
5 MFA implementation tips for organizations
By Kyle JohnsonOrganizations need to protect user accounts from malicious attackers. IAM expert Marco Fanti offers tips organizations can use when implementing MFA.
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01 Dec 2023
The Security Interviews: Mark McClain, SailPoint Technologies
By Alex ScroxtonSailPoint founder and CEO Mark McClain reflects on how the concept of identity has evolved over the past 20 years, and points to rapid evolution still to come
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01 Dec 2023
Microsoft to invest £2.5bn in doubling AI datacentre capacity in UK
By Caroline DonnellyPrime minister Rishi Sunak has hailed Microsoft's show of commitment to helping the UK achieve its goal of becoming an AI superpower
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01 Dec 2023
Lords committee urges caution on UK use of autonomous weapons
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonUK government must ensure proper democratic oversight of its development and use of AI-powered weapon systems, says Lords committee
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01 Dec 2023
Security Think Tank: Four steps to secure remote workers
By Olivia RofeRemote working has enabled people to work from almost anywhere but has piled pressure on cyber pros. Three years after Covid, how are best practices evolving and what can we expect going forward?
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01 Dec 2023
Almost 60% of UK workers have had no digital skills training
By Clare McDonaldCompanies often complain of a lack of skilled workers, but many employees have also claimed they’ve not received any digital training, according to CV Genius
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01 Dec 2023
BT Group simplifies network for quicker live services
By Joe O’HalloranBT’s digital unit simplifies orchestration and delivery of its network services for customer orders, reducing engineering costs and complexities, and leaving infrastructure better prepared to scale to meet future demands
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01 Dec 2023
Cologne Bonn Airport extends Tetra digital radio network
By Joe O’HalloranGerman Airport taps Motorola Solutions in 10-year agreement to provide essential radio technology supporting safe and reliable airport services
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01 Dec 2023
Altnets spread wings across UK
By Joe O’HalloranAlternative broadband providers from northern and southern countries, plus leading indie provider in metropolitan area, boost gigabit options
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01 Dec 2023
Post Office lawyer with his fingerprints all over IT scandal spreads blame
By Karl FlindersSenior Post Office criminal lawyer was just following orders and claims his only mistake was believing those that told him the Horizon system was robust
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01 Dec 2023
11 best free DevOps certifications and training courses in 2024
By Andy PatrizioLearn why DevOps is important and how getting certified can help launch a career in the field with these 11 free certifications for beginners and advanced practitioners alike.
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01 Dec 2023
RPA vs. BPM: How are they different?
By George LawtonDon't confuse RPA with BPM. These process-oriented initiatives are distinctly different but also highly complementary when planning, automating and improving business operations.
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01 Dec 2023
7 examples of digital transformation success in business
By George LawtonSeeking out role models for your digital transformation initiative? We outline the steps taken by masters of digital transformation and explain what you can learn from them.
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30 Nov 2023
The environmental impact of bitcoin mining explained
By Mary K. PrattAs access to and interest in cryptocurrency has expanded, its popularity has grown too. From a sustainability perspective, that's a bad thing.
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30 Nov 2023
Accenture, SAP partner on supply chain visibility
By Jim O'DonnellA partnership between Accenture and SAP builds supply chain capabilities on SAP IBP that enables organizations to identify and respond to changes in supply, demand and inventory.
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30 Nov 2023
Amazon thin client spurs conversation about replacing laptops
By Don FluckingerAWS bowed a new entry into the thin client space, which appeals to a limited audience of Amazon WorkSpaces-based orgs. What we really want is to ditch the work laptop for good.
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30 Nov 2023
High availability and resiliency: A DR strategy needs both
By Paul KirvanAn organization's resiliency during and after a crisis depends on many factors. High availability is one aspect of overall resiliency that DR teams can't afford to overlook.
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30 Nov 2023
Black Basta ransomware payments exceed $100M since 2022
By Arielle WaldmanInsurance provider Corvus and blockchain analytics vendor Elliptic partnered to examine how much damage the Black Basta ransomware group has caused in less than two years.
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30 Nov 2023
The 6 best rugged computers for business use cases
By Ed TittelFinding the right device for a business scenario can be challenging, and adding rugged conditions to the mix can complicate things further. Learn about that endpoint market.
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30 Nov 2023
An Agile development strategy needs a proper foundation
By Tom NolleIt's a mistake to think of Agile development as merely project management. Let's look at the basic elements and types of tools needed to make Agile work.
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30 Nov 2023
ESG data collection: Beginning steps and best practices
By George LawtonSustainability initiatives won't succeed without quality data. Following an ESG data collection framework and best practices ensures program and reporting success.
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30 Nov 2023
Top 5 use cases for 5G augmented and virtual reality
By Irwin LazarBy integrating augmented and virtual reality technologies with 5G, several industries could reap significant benefits. But beware of some important limitations.
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30 Nov 2023
Elixir vs. Clojure for functional programming at scale
By Twain TaylorWhile they don't have the prestige of JavaScript or Python, Elixir and Clojure are making a name for themselves when it comes to functional programming at scale.
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30 Nov 2023
Records vs. document management: What's the difference?
By Tim MurphyRecords and document management both help organizations share and use files, but these strategies have different goals, information, processes and systems.
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30 Nov 2023
The all-flash datacentre: Mirage or imminent reality?
By Stephen PritchardSome say disk is dead and we’re on the cusp of the all-flash datacentre. But when will flash capacity and cost hit a point where it is suited to more than just high-tier storage?
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30 Nov 2023
ScamClub spreads fake McAfee alerts to ESPN, AP, CBS sites
By Rob WrightMalwarebytes said the malicious affiliate behind the fake virus alerts and other malvertising attacks has been flagged many times over the years, but McAfee has yet to take action.
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30 Nov 2023
Data center air quality: The air servers breathe
By Robert McFarlaneMonitor data center air quality to ensure best working conditions for equipment. Particulates and gaseous contaminants cause irreversible damage if you do not use proper filtration.
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30 Nov 2023
Prepare for your worst day: How to create a cyber incident response plan
By James Allman-TalbotWhat goes into a good incident response plan, and what steps should security professionals take to ensure they are appropriately prepared for the almost inevitable attack, and secure buy-in from organisational leadership?
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30 Nov 2023
AWS debuts model evaluation tool in Bedrock
By Aaron TanThe Model Evaluation tool in Bedrock will help organisations evaluate and test large language models that are best suited to their needs based on criteria like accuracy, toxicity and cost
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30 Nov 2023
AI speech technology offers enterprises benefits, risks
By Jon ArnoldAI offers intriguing prospects to companies looking for ways to get more value from their speech recognition systems. But be wary of expecting too much, too fast.
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30 Nov 2023
Government’s Online Fraud Charter welcomed
By Alex ScroxtonThe government has corralled 11 of the largest tech platforms in the world to commit to its Online Fraud Charter, designed to tackle online scams, fake adverts, and more
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30 Nov 2023
Infosys and Shell collaborate on push to accelerate adoption of immersion cooling in datacentres
By Caroline DonnellyIT consultancy and energy giant are looking to accelerate the take-up of immersion cooling in datacentres through collaboration
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30 Nov 2023
CGI and Google Cloud join forces to support United Nations in climate change fight
By Caroline DonnellyIT consultancy pools resources with public cloud giant to support United Nations agency helping members fight climate change
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30 Nov 2023
Rhysida gang stole hundreds of gigabytes of British Library data
By Alex ScroxtonThe Rhysida ransomware gang behind the cyber attack on the British Library has published almost 600GB of stolen data to its dark web leak site
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30 Nov 2023
Government sets out AI training framework for business
By Cliff SaranThe Alan Turing Institute’s AI Skills for Business Competency Guidance for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is now live
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30 Nov 2023
Slow government response to Post Office scandal compensation forces new legislation
By Karl FlindersSubpostmasters who exposed widest miscarriage of justice in UK history still waiting for compensation after decades of fighting
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29 Nov 2023
AWS intros new GenAI tools for images and model training
By Esther AjaoThe tech giant's new image generator produces realistic images while also providing features for editing. SageMaker HyperPod helps reduce training times for foundation models.
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29 Nov 2023
White House unveils plan to build supply chain resilience
By Jim O'DonnellNew Biden administration actions for supply chains include a cross-governmental council, use of the Defense Production Act for essential medicines, and data sharing and analytics.
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29 Nov 2023
Amazon S3 storage picks up speed at re:Invent 2023
By Tim McCarthyThe release of Amazon S3 Express One Zone kicked off AWS re:Invent 2023, which featured new storage products that added capabilities to the public cloud's file and object storage.
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29 Nov 2023
Okta: Support system breach affected all customers
By Arielle WaldmanOkta warned customers that they face an 'increased risk of phishing and social engineering attacks' after new details emerged from a breach that occurred earlier this year.
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29 Nov 2023
Amazon makes waves with a new… thin client?
By Gabe KnuthThe new thin client combines the third-generation Fire TV Cube with a newly-built thin client operating system called Fire TV enterprise edition.
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29 Nov 2023
How to handle Google Cloud Storage costs
By Julia BorginiThe cost of Google Cloud Storage isn't just about stored data. Administrators must also consider processing, network usage, retrieval and replication.
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29 Nov 2023
Law enforcement dismembers major ransomware operation in Ukraine
By Alex ScroxtonA joint law enforcement operation between the Ukrainian authorities, Europol and Eurojust has seem five ransomware operators taken into custody
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29 Nov 2023
Paula Vennells’ email fuelled Post Office Horizon cult, inquiry told
By Karl FlindersFaced with serious questions about the robustness of its core computer system, the Post Office doubled down on reliability myth, public inquiry told
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29 Nov 2023
AWS unveils Amazon Q in QuickSight to add more generative AI
By Eric AvidonThe tech giant's new generative AI chatbot could help more employees within organizations work with data by enabling them to query and analyze data using conversational language.
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29 Nov 2023
Top 5 benefits of marketing automation
By Zaida MarstonIf an organization wants to help its marketers, it must invest in marketing automation. This software offers benefits such as better lead conversion and data collection.
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29 Nov 2023
New AWS tools simplify access, management of data at scale
By Eric AvidonThe tech giant revealed serverless tools that eliminate limitations on workload size as well as integrations that simplify access to data within the Amazon Web Services ecosystem.
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29 Nov 2023
Evaluate serverless computing best practices
By Ernesto MarquezServerless computing strategies require enterprises to evaluate tools, features and costs, while understanding application requirements and use cases. Here are some best practices.
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29 Nov 2023
Build and maintain digital resilience for a stronger DR program
By Paul KirvanA digital resilience program builds on existing preventive and restorative activities by identifying the ways an organization's infrastructure can become more resilient.
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29 Nov 2023
8 blockchain security risks to weigh before adoption
By Kurt SeifriedBlockchain and smart contracts have their own unique vulnerabilities. But poor code testing, cryptographic keys and generic network attacks will get you, too.
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29 Nov 2023
Aerodyne taps AWS to power drone platform
By Aaron TanThe Malaysia-based startup is running its Dronos platform on AWS to expand its footprint globally and support a variety of drone use cases, from agriculture seeding to cellular tower maintenance
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29 Nov 2023
AI to drive Zoom to new levels in 2024
By Joe O’HalloranCollaboration and communications company’s GenAI technology to be cornerstone of hybrid workspace where technology aligns with real user needs
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29 Nov 2023
Scope of Okta helpdesk breach widens to impact all users
By Alex ScroxtonOkta has widened the scope of the October breach of its systems to include every customer that has used its helpdesk service, after new information came to light
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29 Nov 2023
Waste not, want not: How datacentre heat reuse projects can power ahead
By Fleur DoidgeThe Nordics, Netherlands, Germany and Canada are progressing district heating initiatives that save energy and emissions, although obstacles remain
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29 Nov 2023
Re:Invent 2023: Selipsky cues Q to project future shape of work
By Brian McKennaAt Amazon Web Services’ annual conference in Las Vegas, Re:Invent, CEO Adam Selipsky hails GenAI capacity of product Q to reshape the future of work
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28 Nov 2023
AWS unveils new AI chatbot, chips, Nvidia partnership
By Esther AjaoThe cloud giant's new chatbot is for enterprises looking for more productivity. It is infused into AWS applications for contact centers and business intelligence.
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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
How AI is radically changing business process management
By George LawtonDeploying AI's discovery and automation capabilities in BPM powers advancements in front-office processes, process data analysis, business process mapping and process modeling.
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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
Uncertainty lingers with Broadcom’s VMware acquisition
By Aaron WhiteLarge enterprises with complex VMware environments are looking to de-risk their businesses from potential changes resulting from the Broadcom-VMware deal
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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
AI engineers: What they do and how to become one
By Linda RosencranceLearn what it takes to launch a rewarding career as an AI engineer, including required skills, responsibilities, qualifications, educational opportunities and top salaries.
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28 Nov 2023
IT Sustainability Think Tank: Circular economy concept picks up speed in 2023
By Carmen EneThe conversation around IT sustainability stepped up a gear in 2023, but has it been another year of all talk and no action?
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28 Nov 2023
Making artificial intelligence fit for all our human futures
By Lord Chris HolmesLord Chris Holmes explains why he has introduced a Private Member's Bill on AI regulation for discussion in Parliament - and the important precedents he hopes it will set
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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
Hybrid cloud connectivity best practices and considerations
By Stephen J. BigelowPrivate and public clouds stress networks in different ways and don't always play well together. Here's what to know to set up a cost-effective hybrid cloud network architecture.
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28 Nov 2023
Use the data center circular economy for sustainability
By Jacob RoundyBuilding data center servers and hardware requires use of many of Earth's nonrenewable resources. Data center owners must adopt the circular economy system for sustainability.
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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
What happens to VMware EUC and Carbon Black under Broadcom?
By Gabe KnuthFollowing the acquisition of VMware, there are a number of directions Broadcom could go with VMware's end user computing and Carbon Black business units.
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27 Nov 2023
How passwordless authentication aids identity security
By Craig StedmanEnterprise Strategy Group's Jack Poller discusses survey results on user authentication practices and explains the security benefits of passwordless methods.
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27 Nov 2023
Compare 8 prompt engineering tools
By Emily FosterTo get the most out of large language models, developers and other users rely on prompt engineering techniques to achieve their desired output. Review 8 tools that can help.
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27 Nov 2023
Use resource tagging to optimize cloud costs
By Will KellyWhen it comes to cost management in cloud computing, tags and additional metadata can help with reporting, allocation and optimization recommendations.
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27 Nov 2023
Datacentres energy efficiency investment priorities in the race to net-zero
By Fleur DoidgeOperators seeking to prioritise one pathway over another to reach sustainability targets may be disappointed, experts warn
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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
Craft a data protection strategy for multi-cloud
By Chris TozziData protection is harder when you have multiple clouds in the mix. Manage this challenge by crafting a data protection strategy and following these best practices.
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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