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                        31 Oct 2025
                    
                    News brief: Nation-state threats evolve and escalateBy Staff reportCheck out the latest security news from the Informa TechTarget team. 
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                        30 Oct 2025
                    
                    GitHub Universe: Large IT orgs share AI automation gainsBy Beth PariseauNordstrom saved 15,000 developer hours during a migration with AI agents, while Copilot Autofix helped Cathay Pacific address DevSecOps challenges, but there are also caveats. 
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                        29 Oct 2025
                    Streaming specialist Confluent unveils AI development suiteBy Eric AvidonIn addition to a unified environment for building and deploying agents, the vendor launched a private cloud version of its platform and integrations that simplify data preparation. 
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                    06 May 2025
                      Defra taps BT to connect workers, sensors across UKBy Joe O’HalloranUK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs inks deal to provide 34,000 mobile connections to support real-time reporting on issues from flooding to farming disease outbreaks, and improve connectivity and safety for remote workforce 
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                    06 May 2025
                      Data issues cost Australian businesses nearly A$500k annuallyBy Aaron TanResearch reveals Australian organisations are losing an average of nearly half a million dollars annually due to poor data integrity, hindering their ability to leverage AI and eroding their competitive edge 
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                    06 May 2025
                      Salesforce releases Agentforce for HR, moreBy Don FluckingerSalesforce customizes its agents for more verticals and begins benchmarking its agentic AI. 
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                    06 May 2025
                      CIOs prepare for recession with greater cost controlBy Cliff SaranTariffs and the risk of economic slowdown have brought IT budgets into focus, with many IT leaders dropping projects and reducing tech investments 
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                    06 May 2025
                      Maintel shows transformation progress in FY24 numbersBy Simon QuickeManaged service player Maintel sees surge in pre-tax profits as it continues to evolve the business away from being a generalist 
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                    06 May 2025
                      Interview: Joe Depa, global chief innovation officer, EYBy Mark SamuelsAccounting firm EY is focused on ‘AI-ready data’ to maximise the benefits of agentic AI and enable the use of emerging frontier technologies for its business and clients 
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                    06 May 2025
                      IBM targets agentic AI orchestrationBy Esther ShittuThe long-established vendor launched agent-building tools, prebuilt agents, and orchestration and integration capabilities for enterprises to integrate with major vendor platforms. 
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                    05 May 2025
                      How AsiaPac transformed into a multicloud powerhouseBy Aaron TanAsiaPac CEO Andrew Cheng outlines the company’s growth from a laptop PC distributor to a regional technology service provider known for its multicloud capabilities 
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                    02 May 2025
                      Independent lab crowns new WAAP product among its leadersBy Beth PariseauAn API security specialist's newly launched WAAP product outranked more established WAF competitors during independent benchmark testing. 
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                    02 May 2025
                      Independent lab crowns new WAAP product among its leadersBy Beth PariseauAn API security specialist's newly launched WAAP product outranked more established WAF competitors during independent benchmark testing. 
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                    02 May 2025
                      Ascension discloses multiple third-party data breachesOver the course of the last year, Ascension Health has been hit with a storm of third-party data breaches impacting its patients across multiple states. 
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                    02 May 2025
                      Veeam CEO discusses data resilience, VMware migrations, IPOBy Paul CrocettiIn this Q&A, Veeam CEO Anand Eswaran speaks to the customer pain point of VMware migrations, the potential for acquisitions and whether tariffs have affected Veeam's business. 
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                    02 May 2025
                      Fivetran adds reverse ETL with acquisition of CensusBy Eric AvidonThe data integration specialist's purchase provides users with complementary capabilities that enable them to send transformed data back to applications where decisions are made. 
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                    02 May 2025
                      Retail cyber crime spree a ‘wake-up call’, says NCSC CEOBy Alex ScroxtonThe National Cyber Security Centre confirms it is providing assistance to M&S, Co-op and Harrods as concerns grow among UK retailers 
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                    02 May 2025
                      Ambient AI's impact on clinician experience variesBy Anuja VaidyaA new analysis of ambient AI technology use shows that it helps improve clinician experience, but some clinicians, like primary care physicians, may like it more than others. 
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                    02 May 2025
                      Scotland’s most remote towns and villages to get gigabit upgradeBy Joe O’HalloranUK government signs largest-ever broadband supply contract with leading comms operator to provide homes and businesses in hard-to-reach areas of Scotland with access to gigabit connectivity for the first time 
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                    02 May 2025
                      Myriota scales up satellite IoT constellation with 16 more craftBy Joe O’HalloranMyriota extends partnership with direct-to-orbit satellite internet of things connectivity provider to design, build and operate 16 satellites with enhanced second-generation payloads 
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                    02 May 2025
                      Channel catch-up: News in briefBy Simon QuickeBefore the week ends, there’s time to note what’s happened at Westcoast, ALSO, TD Synnex, Ricoh Europe and iomart 
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                    02 May 2025
                      Government and Ofcom disagree about scope of Online Safety ActBy Sebastian Klovig SkeltonMPs heard different views from the online harms regulator and the UK government about whether and how the Online Safety Act obliges platforms to deal with disinformation 
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                    02 May 2025
                      Distology maps its course for the futureBy Simon QuickeFirm marks its first decade with the launch of a technology strategy and sales reorganisation 
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                    02 May 2025
                      India’s Hexaware targets public sector business as it expands UK operationBy Karl FlindersIndian heritage IT services firm opens office in Canary Wharf and sets is sights on growing its UK public sector business 
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                    02 May 2025
                      Will the government be able to achieve its £45bn savings target through tech?By Lis EvenstadComputer Weekly takes a closer look at Whitehall’s ambitious plans to save billions through the adoption of digital technologies, whether the goal is achievable, and why there is such a big focus on AI 
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                    01 May 2025
                      What Amazon Nova Premier reveals about AI models and agentsBy Esther ShittuWhile the model is not unique, the vendor said it is the fastest and most cost-effective model in Amazon Bedrock at its intelligence level, which might appeal to some enterprises. 
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                    01 May 2025
                      Enterprises need to prepare for DOJ data ruleBy Makenzie HollandOrganizations must take steps to ensure compliance with emerging rules targeting foreign adversaries' access to U.S. citizens' sensitive personal information. 
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                    01 May 2025
                      Harrods becomes latest UK retailer to fall victim to cyber attackBy Alex ScroxtonHarrods confirms it is the latest UK retailer to experience a cyber attack, shutting off a number of systems in an attempt to lessen the impact 
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                    01 May 2025
                      What Meta's new AI app means for OpenAIBy Esther ShittuThe social media giant's new app directly rivals ChatGPT. This could mean that the ChatGPT creator needs to improve its tools, or it could trigger a slip for OpenAI. 
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                    01 May 2025
                      States with consumer protections see higher Medigap premiumsBy Jill McKeonMedigap premiums were higher and fewer plan options were offered in states that passed Medigap consumer protection policies, researchers found. 
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                    01 May 2025
                      Co-op instructs staff to be wary of lurking hackersBy Alex ScroxtonCo-op tells staff to stop using their VPNs and be wary that their communications channels may be being monitored, as a cyber attack on the organisation continues to develop 
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                    01 May 2025
                      Climb signals M&A still a growth optionBy Simon QuickeDistributor shares Q1 numbers that reveal decent organic growth, but CEO doesn’t rule out using acquisitions to grow further 
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                    01 May 2025
                      Why don't patients access preventive care, screenings?By Sara HeathPatients aren't accessing preventive care and cancer screenings due to logistical barriers, like getting time off work and getting timely appointments. 
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                    01 May 2025
                      UK delivers for Computacenter in Q1By Simon QuickeChannel player’s first-quarter 2025 trading update indicates that it has enjoyed a promising start to the year 
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                    01 May 2025
                      Tariffs could cost Meta $8bn in extra datacentre costsBy Cliff SaranThe owner of Facebook and WhatsApp has forecast an increase in CapEx due to higher IT infrastructure costs to power its AI strategy 
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                    01 May 2025
                      Progress made on government’s Post Office Capture redress, but concerns remainBy Karl FlindersLatest meeting between campaigners and business department seen as positive, but frustration and concerns remain 
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                    01 May 2025
                      Microsoft commits to European datacentre footprint growth despite ‘geopolitical volatility’By Caroline DonnellyMicrosoft makes ‘digital commitments’ amid pledge to continue growing its European datacentre footprint, in the face of growing geopolitical uncertainty 
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                    01 May 2025
                      UK networks feel the strain under AI pressureBy Joe O’HalloranGlobal internet company’s study finds almost half of UK organisations say their network and connectivity infrastructure is not ready to support new technology initiatives, in particular artificial intelligence 
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                    01 May 2025
                      Thomas Herdman’s legal battle over Sky ECC encrypted phone distribution set to enter fifth yearBy Bill GoodwinComputer Weekly speaks to Julie Kawai Herdman, daughter of Thomas Herdman, the only person in custody for distributing Sky ECC encrypted phones 
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                    30 Apr 2025
                      DOGE divides policymakers on federal IT modernizationBy Makenzie HollandA former federal deputy CIO testified that reauthorizing the Technology Modernization Fund will help the government continue IT modernization projects. 
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                    30 Apr 2025
                      Leapfrog: Hospitals give sustained effort in patient safetyBy Sara HeathNearly 350 hospitals got the new "Straight A" designation from Leapfrog, signaling top patient safety performance for at least two years. 
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                    30 Apr 2025
                      How GLP-1 drug patents worsen healthcare disparitiesBy Alivia Kaylor, MScPatent extension strategies and high pricing of GLP-1 drugs reinforce patient access barriers, deepening health inequities while generating massive profits and shareholder returns. 
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                    30 Apr 2025
                      UiPath AI agents blend with RPA amid industry hype, doubtsBy Beth PariseauAI agents represent a 'second act' for a vendor still best known for RPA, but it's taking a selective approach as industry doubts linger about AI costs and scalability. 
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                    30 Apr 2025
                      44% of practices plan to renegotiate payer reimbursement ratesBy Jacqueline LaPointeA survey shows physician practices aim to improve patient payments and payer reimbursement rates, with 44% planning renegotiations while focusing on claims automation and IT usage. 
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                    30 Apr 2025
                      Connectivity crucial to allaying drivers’ hacking concernsBy Joe O’HalloranStudy warns that automotive interfaces and infotainment systems at risk of hacking, but predictive maintenance, enhanced safety features and autonomous driving features most likely to drive recurring revenue 
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                    30 Apr 2025
                      AI creators need to have women in the roomBy Esther ShittuAI technology is growing, but biases and systemic challenges remain for women seeking to enter the field. This means that the tools themselves lack representation. 
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                    30 Apr 2025
                      Current SaaS delivery model a risk management nightmare, says CISOBy Alex ScroxtonJPMorgan Chase security chief Patrick Opet laments the state of SaaS security in an open letter to the industry and calls on software providers to do more to enhance resilience 
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                    30 Apr 2025
                      Co-op shuts off IT systems to contain cyber attackBy Alex ScroxtonA developing cyber incident at Co-op has forced the retailer to pull the plug on some of its IT systems as it works to contain the attack 
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                    30 Apr 2025
                      How AI can attack corporate decision-makingBy Cliff SaranAs AI gets embedded in corporate systems, experts warn of emerging security risks caused by influencing retrieval augmentation systems 
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                    30 Apr 2025
                      AWS continues to strengthen commitment to partnersBy Simon QuickeA senior channel executive at Amazon Web Services shares insights into where the cloud giant has been gaining ground with its ecosystem 
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                    30 Apr 2025
                      Government funds training to build UK chip skillsBy Cliff SaranThe UK semiconductor sector needs talent but a report highlights challenges 
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                    30 Apr 2025
                      Digital Catapult joins EU 6G innovation consortiaBy Joe O’HalloranDeep tech innovation organisation to participate in European Union-funded initiative to advance the development and deployment of 6G technologies 
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                    30 Apr 2025
                      StarTree aims to simplify AI development with new featuresBy Eric AvidonThe database vendor plans to add support for Model Context Protocol and automated vector embedding capabilities to make it faster and easier to benefit from agentic AI. 
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                    30 Apr 2025
                      StarTree aims to simplify AI development with new featuresBy Eric AvidonThe database vendor plans to add support for Model Context Protocol and automated vector embedding capabilities to make it faster and easier to benefit from agentic AI. 
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                    30 Apr 2025
                      AWS targeting SME market with channelBy Simon QuickeCloud giant indicates that growing its presence across a segment it believes is largely untapped – SMEs – is a priority 
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                    30 Apr 2025
                      AI in national security raises proportionality and privacy concernsBy Cliff SaranAI could enable investigations to cover far more individuals than was ever previously possible, which is why oversight is needed 
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                    30 Apr 2025
                      FCA wants ‘safe place’ for finance firms to test artificial intelligenceBy Karl FlindersFinancial services regulator proposes artificial intelligence testing environment as part of its AI Lab 
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                    30 Apr 2025
                      Juniper doubles down on AI as HPE deal faces scrutinyBy Stephen WithersJuniper’s ANZ chief highlights strong enterprise adoption of the Mist networking platform, with AI-powered automation delivering cost savings and operational benefits for customers 
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                    30 Apr 2025
                      Artificial intelligence roles the ‘only safe jobs in banking’By Karl FlindersWorld’s biggest banks have increased the number of employees working with artificial intelligence by 13% in the past six months 
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                    30 Apr 2025
                      Government bags 200 bids from local authorities wanting AI growth zones in their areasBy Caroline DonnellyThe government has received 200 expressions of interest in response to its AI growth zones application push, and is now seeking to progress some bids 
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                    29 Apr 2025
                      Scattered Spider on the hook for M&S cyber attackBy Alex ScroxtonThe infamous Scattered Spider hacking collective may have been behind the ongoing cyber attack on Marks and Spencer that has crippled systems at the retailer and left its ecommerce operation in disarray. 
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                    29 Apr 2025
                      Regulators urge businesses to cooperate on data privacy lawsBy Makenzie HollandProviding detailed background information is one way to help data privacy regulators during investigations of potential violations. 
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                    29 Apr 2025
                      Report: 12 cents of every federal dollar spent on medical billsBy Jacqueline LaPointeAbout a fourth of federal spending goes to healthcare administration, including paying medical bills to physicians, hospitals and other healthcare providers, according to new data. 
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                    29 Apr 2025
                      Gov.uk One Login yet to meet government cyber security standards for critical public servicesBy Bryan GlickThe government’s flagship digital identity system still does not fully conform to key national security standards three years after launch, while questions remain over whether historic security problems have been resolved 
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                    29 Apr 2025
                      Three Business launches business eSIM trialBy Joe O’HalloranBusiness arm of UK mobile operator unveils what it says is the UK’s first large-scale embedded subscriber identity module trial for business in two of the country’s largest cities to allow customers to test network capabilities before possible switch 
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                    29 Apr 2025
                      Few digital health technologies can address multimorbidityBy Anuja VaidyaA new study reveals that patients with multiple chronic conditions would need numerous digital health technologies, creating additional burdens for these patients. 
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                    29 Apr 2025
                      UK National Parks deploys AI, IoT to transform environmental monitoringBy Joe O’HalloranTelco and parks authority form technology-led partnership, showcasing how advanced AI, IoT and mobile network innovation are being deployed to protect and future-proof the UK’s most important natural spaces 
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                    29 Apr 2025
                      Why member experience, healthcare costs are key for payersBy Sara HeathHealthcare payers need to focus on broad issues like benefit design, engagement and digital strategies as they tailor a better member experience. 
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                    29 Apr 2025
                      Acceldata launches agentic AI-powered anomaly detectionBy Eric AvidonThe data observability specialist's new feature uses agentic AI to ensure that the data used to inform analytics and AI tools is high quality and won't lead to poor decisions. 
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                    29 Apr 2025
                      RunZero looking for UK channel growthBy Simon QuickeSecurity player is working with a distributor and has hired staff to support a push to establish a partner base 
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                    29 Apr 2025
                      Edinburgh University evaluation of NHS AI Lab finds early promiseBy Brian McKennaA report into the NHS AI Lab from the University of Edinburgh identifies early signs of return on investment amid barriers to scaling and implementation 
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                    29 Apr 2025
                      HPE Aruba deepens network security and OpsRamp visibilityBy Tim McCarthyA new 'digital circuit breaker' capability for HPE Private Clouds, increased visibility of third-party hardware with OpsRamp and new SASE capabilities arrive for HPE Aruba. 
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                    29 Apr 2025
                      NetApp security updates target future quantum threatsBy Tim McCarthyThe latest data protection and recovery updates bring post-quantum cryptography to NetApp's block and file workloads alongside new BlueXP services. 
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                    29 Apr 2025
                      Jobs requiring technical expertise more stable than other rolesBy Clare McDonaldThough the competitive nature of the tech sector lends itself to job hopping, research by LiveCareer finds roles requiring technical skills are more stable than others 
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                    29 Apr 2025
                      Print players need to cover rising cloud demandBy Simon QuickeShift to hybrid and fully hosted environments continues to be a trend the channel must address 
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                    29 Apr 2025
                      VeeamON shows Veeam on Linux, RAG from backup, and cloud featuresBy Yann SerraVeeam showed a new Linux appliance, features in Veeam Backup & Replication that will see it run corporate backups as RAG data, and new cloud features that include Entra ID backup 
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                    29 Apr 2025
                      Kaspersky calls for cyber immunity amid growing cyber threatsBy Aaron TanThe rise of professional cyber crime groups and state-sponsored actors targeting critical infrastructure requires a move towards inherently secure ‘cyber immune’ systems, says Kaspersky CEO Eugene Kaspersky 
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                    29 Apr 2025
                      T-Mobile rolls out 5G Advanced across USBy Joe O’HalloranSo-called US ‘un-carrier’ highlights AI automation, immersive technology like AR/XR and ‘seemingly infinite’ new industrial use cases to benefit from next-generation mobile network 
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                    28 Apr 2025
                      Deriving ROI from AI is more than just monetary valueBy Esther ShittuWhile some enterprises can see the business value from their AI initiatives relatively quickly in terms of financial value, others see it in the efficiency of their employees. 
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                    28 Apr 2025
                      AI adoption hovers around 25% for office workersBy Don FluckingerPerficient and Thomson Reuters surveys show that AI adoption is limited in some sectors, but there's lots of experimentation and evaluation happening. 
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                    28 Apr 2025
                      Fujitsu UK staff will get bonus despite Post Office scandal falloutBy Karl FlindersEmployees will receive bonuses as Fujitsu UK reaches sales target - suggesting that its pause on bidding for public sector business has had limited impact 
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                    28 Apr 2025
                      Japanese researchers advance combinatorial problem solvingBy Cliff SaranSome tasks cannot be solved easily on classical computers. Quantum mechanics offers one approach, but an Ising machine tackles the problem differently 
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                    28 Apr 2025
                      Arelion expands network presence in Mexico with DWDM routeBy Joe O’HalloranMultinational enterprise connectivity provider opens up network route supporting key territory’s economic growth through resilient, terabit-scale communications infrastructure 
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                    28 Apr 2025
                      Digital twins critical for digital transformation to fly in aerospaceBy Joe O’HalloranTechnology consortium publishes whitepaper to address the challenges of digital twin adoption in the aerospace and defence industries highlighting requirements for successfully deploying these digital twin-enabling technologies 
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                    28 Apr 2025
                      Study: Specialties most likely to use medical credit cardsBy Jacqueline LaPointeMedical credit card use is common, especially among dentists, podiatrists and chiropractors, despite scrutiny on this type of payment method for patient financial responsibility. 
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                    28 Apr 2025
                      HMRC predicts IR35-related £20m annual tax loss due to business size classification changesBy Caroline DonnellyHMRC predicts that changes made by the government to the classification criteria used to decide if businesses should be considered small or medium-sized entities will cost the Treasury £20m each year in IR35 non-compliance 
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                    28 Apr 2025
                      Channel moves: Who’s gone where?By Simon QuickeThere have been moves in the past week at Cybit, Illumio, Warp Technologies, Bibby Financial Services and CMC Networks 
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                    28 Apr 2025
                      Cisco AI Defense embeds with ServiceNow SecOps toolsBy Beth PariseauCisco AI Defense will feed in data and automate AI governance in ServiceNow SecOps products as enterprises seek a platform approach to cybersecurity. 
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                    28 Apr 2025
                      Cisco, former Google, Meta experts train cybersecurity LLMBy Beth PariseauCisco's new Foundation AI group, which includes engineers from multiple companies, has released a compact AI reasoning model based on Llama 3 for cybersecurity to open source. 
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                    28 Apr 2025
                      Workers need more support for AI successBy Cliff SaranArtificial intelligence has the potential to boost the UK economy, but people need training and assurances that their jobs are not going to be disrupted 
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                    28 Apr 2025
                      ESET continuing to increase MSP supportBy Simon QuickeSecurity player has been evolving its partner position over the past couple of years to increase the support it can provide managed service providers 
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                    28 Apr 2025
                      Pharma leaders see AI revolutionising medicineBy Aaron TanPharmaceutical industry experts at Gitex Asia 2025 discuss how AI is revolutionising drug discovery, from accelerating clinical trials and diagnosing rare diseases to validating traditional medicines 
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                    25 Apr 2025
                      AI tests limits of data privacy regulationBy Makenzie HollandOpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks about where data privacy guardrails are needed and where there might be room to rework privacy approaches. 
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                    25 Apr 2025
                      Perplexity is on iOS, but problems remain for AI search firmBy Esther ShittuThe vendor faces many complex situations that might prevent users from setting it as their devices' default voice assistant. Users may instead move toward Siri. 
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                    25 Apr 2025
                      Evidence that telehealth cuts carbon emissions growsBy Anuja VaidyaTelehealth use was associated with a significant reduction in carbon emissions, roughly equating to the monthly emissions of 60,000 to 130,000 cars, new research reveals. 
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                    25 Apr 2025
                      Yale New Haven Health notifies nearly 5.6M people of breachBy Jill McKeonYale New Haven Health reported a March hack and data breach to HHS impacting nearly 5.6 million individuals. 
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                    25 Apr 2025
                      Kingston Council taps Boldyn to improve digital infrastructureBy Joe O’HalloranPartnership between London borough council, regional transport authority and leading large-scale network provider to see high-speed fibre links to CCTV locations, enabled through the construction of a 10km network covering main town centres 
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                    25 Apr 2025
                      As the FDA targets synthetic dyes in food, will drugs be next?By Alivia Kaylor, MScThe FDA and HHS plan to revoke authorization of two synthetic food dyes and urge the food sector to drop six more by 2026, hinting drug makers could soon face similar pressure. 
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                    25 Apr 2025
                      UK MoJ crime prediction algorithms raise serious concernsBy Sebastian Klovig SkeltonThe Ministry of Justice is using one algorithm to predict people’s risk of reoffending and another to predict who will commit murder, but critics say the profiling in these systems raises ‘serious concerns’ over racism, classism and data inaccuracies 
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                    25 Apr 2025
                      M&S suspends all online sales as cyber attack worsensBy Alex ScroxtonM&S shuts down online sales as it works to contain and mitigate a severe cyber attack on its systems 
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                    25 Apr 2025
                      Trust in healthcare wanes as patients turn to social mediaBy Sara HeathAs patient trust in social connections and online, uncredentialed creators grows, experts fear a growing medical misinformation issue. 
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                    25 Apr 2025
                      Channel catch-up: News in briefBy Simon QuickeDevelopments this week at Datatonic, Parallels, Central Technology Group, Cowbell and FiberLocator 
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                    25 Apr 2025
                      Omdia: All-photonics infrastructure key to safer, smarter, more sustainable worldBy Joe O’HalloranResearch revealed at Innovative Optical and Wireless Network global forum outlines future of digital economy, powered by all-photonics networks 
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                    25 Apr 2025
                      How AI workloads are reshaping datacentre designBy Aaron TanAt Gitex Asia 2025, industry leaders discuss how the computational demands of advanced AI models are forcing a rethink of datacentre power, cooling and networking infrastructure 
 
		