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13 Jan 2026
Dell PowerStore adds 30 TB QLC drive amid market supply woes
By Beth PariseauDell touts the strength of its supply chain as analysts anticipate a memory shortage will put a premium on efficiency for enterprise IT organizations this year.
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13 Jan 2026
Sisense targets embedding AI with latest new features
By Eric AvidonTools such as an MCP server and a natural language assistant demonstrate the vendor's evolution toward artificial intelligence as the interface for analytics.
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12 Jan 2026
Nvidia's new KV cache makes waves in enterprise storage
By Beth PariseauNvidia's KV cache system overlaps with storage partners, notably NetApp, and stokes fears of a worsened memory shortage that could lead to higher prices for IT buyers.
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14 Jan 2026
Subsea cable worth $1bn to link Japan with Malaysia and Singapore
By Aaron TanThe Intra-Asia Marine Cable will deliver 320Tbps capacity across the region, complementing subsea cable investments by hyperscalers such as Google and Meta in recent years
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13 Jan 2026
Microsoft patches 112 CVEs on first Patch Tuesday of 2026
By Alex ScroxtonJanuary brings a larger-than-of-late Patch Tuesday update out of Redmond, but an uptick in disclosures is often expected at this time of year
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13 Jan 2026
‘Dual-channel’ attacks are the new face of BEC in 2026
By Alex ScroxtonBusiness email compromise remains a significant threat as cyber fraudsters deploy a more diverse range of tactics against their potential victims, according to a report
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13 Jan 2026
Police Digital Service ex-staffers launch employment tribunal action over mistreatment claims
By Caroline DonnellyThe Police Digital Service has said it cannot comment on employment tribunal claims, nor reports of more staff departures, as questions over the future of the organisation remain unanswered
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13 Jan 2026
TD Synnex UK boss on how people make the difference in business
By Simon QuickeIn a challenging year, it was distributor TD Synnex’s staff that were able to support a growth strategy
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13 Jan 2026
Berlin anarchists cite AI in attack on key energy infrastructure
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonBerlin anarchists have sabotaged key energy infrastructure in the city, claiming it as an act of ‘self-defence’ against the planet’s destruction by ‘energy-guzzling’ technologies and the wider fossil fuel economy that underpins their development
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13 Jan 2026
Interview: How ING reaps benefits of centralising AI
By Cliff SaranING bank is using generative AI-powered chatbots with a human in the loop to streamline mortgage applications. It is also testing speech-to-speech models
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13 Jan 2026
Post Office scandal’s oldest victim calls for total ban on Fujitsu
By Karl FlindersBetty Brown wants the IT supplier at the centre of the Post Office scandal banned from all government contracts
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13 Jan 2026
UK open banking is eight years old and ready to grow into the wider economy
By Karl FlindersThe next phase of open banking will have a greater impact as it morphs into cross-sector open finance
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13 Jan 2026
UK open banking is eight years old and ready to grow into the wider economy
By Karl FlindersThe next phase of open banking will have a greater impact as it morphs into cross-sector open finance
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13 Jan 2026
How one IT chief shifted the needle on a reactive IT strategy
By Cliff SaranIn spite of headlines that suggest every business should be ploughing vast sums of money into tech innovation, the reality remains that IT plays a supporting role for most firms
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13 Jan 2026
Execs see AI and automation as long-term strategic investments
By Cliff SaranRecent surveys point to business and IT leaders looking at five-year technology investment plans
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13 Jan 2026
AI to handle four in 10 customer queries in Singapore by 2027
By Aaron TanAs companies turn to AI agents to solve manpower constraints, more than nine in 10 APAC consumers say they want clear explanations for AI-driven decisions
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12 Jan 2026
Business leaders see AI risks and fraud outpacing ransomware, says WEF
By Alex ScroxtonC-suite executives are more concerned with risks arising from AI vulnerabilities and cyber fraud than ransomware, according to the World Economic Forum
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12 Jan 2026
Ofcom begins investigation of explicit image generation on Grok
By Cliff SaranElon Musk’s Grok image generator, from parent company X, is being investigated by the UK regulator under the Online Safety Act
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12 Jan 2026
Interview: Dawn McCarroll, director of supply chain and business excellence, Helios Towers
By Mark SamuelsAs a company that installs and maintains telecoms towers across Africa and the Middle East, Helios is looking to boost digital inclusion in the countries it serves as well as grow through technology improvements
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12 Jan 2026
Welsh government launches £2.1m fund to help SMEs adopt AI
By Lis EvenstadThe funding is being used to deliver artificial intelligence awareness and adoption support to businesses, as well as to upskill staff, enabling them to take advantage of AI
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12 Jan 2026
UK regains second spot in global fintech investment ranking
By Karl FlindersGlobal fintech investment was up 21% and the UK retook second spot in the market ranking for the full year 2025
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12 Jan 2026
Where the channel is going in 2026
By Simon QuickeIt’s a good time to look deep into the crystal ball and pull out some ideas of what could happen over the next 12 months
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12 Jan 2026
Intersec Dubai highlights why AI has become critical in the race against cyber attackers
By Andrea BenitoCigna Healthcare’s Jean Wiles warns that healthcare security teams must act faster without sacrificing accuracy or compliance as threats driven by artificial intelligence scale
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12 Jan 2026
Woolworths to power Olive digital assistant with agentic AI
By Aaron TanThe Australian retail giant is the first in the Asia-Pacific region to use Google’s Gemini Enterprise for Customer Experience to turn its chatbot into a proactive shopping partner
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12 Jan 2026
Singapore and Japan team up on quantum computing
By Aaron TanThe two countries will work together to bridge the gap between quantum research and real-world commercialisation, marking Singapore’s first government-to-government pact dedicated to the technology
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11 Jan 2026
UAE’s VentureOne to deploy secure autonomy technologies in Europe through Unikie and Solita partners
By Andrea BenitoPartnerships with Finland’s Unikie and Solita will bring UAE-developed secure autonomy technologies to critical infrastructure, public safety and AI-enabled operations across Northern Europe
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09 Jan 2026
Channel catch-up: News in brief
By Simon QuickeDevelopments this week at Bechtle, Westcon-Comstor, Distology, PebblePad and NEC Software Solutions
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09 Jan 2026
What will the DEI landscape of the tech sector look like in 2026?
By Clare McDonaldOver the past 10 years there has been an ongoing battle to increase representation of women and other underrepresented groups in the tech sector – but progress has been slow. What will 2026 have in store for this endeavour?
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09 Jan 2026
11:11 Systems bolsters position in VMware ecosystem
By Simon QuickeSixth acquisition gives 11:11 Systems more expertise and depth, putting it firmly on VMware’s radar
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08 Jan 2026
Personal data of thousands stolen in attack on London councils
By Alex ScroxtonThe West London council at the centre of a major cyber incident has now started the process of informing residents that their personal data was compromised in the attack
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08 Jan 2026
Campaigners urge UK to develop digital sovereignty strategy
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonUK digital rights campaigners have urged UK parliamentarians to implement a digital sovereignty strategy as part of the forthcoming Cyber Security and Resilience Bill to reduce reliance on technology subject to foreign interference
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08 Jan 2026
UK’s AI plan of action needs to shift into overdrive
By Cliff SaranThe UK has a 50-point plan of action to drive the AI sector. There’s ongoing investment, but plenty of areas to improve
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08 Jan 2026
What will happen with Starmer’s digital ID scheme in 2026?
By Lis EvenstadLast year, the UK government announced ambitious plans for a national digital identity scheme, but will 2026 lead to more disenchantment or new excitement?
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08 Jan 2026
Like it or not, AI will transform cyber strategy in 2026
By Alex ScroxtonBubble or no bubble, from cyber skills to defensive strategies to governance, risk and compliance, artificial intelligence will remake the cyber world in 2026
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08 Jan 2026
Labour MP Josh Simons to lead digital ID scheme
By Lis EvenstadCabinet Office parliamentary secretary Josh Simons to become digital ID minister as government prepares to launch public consultation on the scheme
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08 Jan 2026
Computacenter adds services depth to US business
By Simon QuickeAcquisition of AgreeYa Solutions will add more professional services capabilities, as well as cloud, data, automation and AI expertise
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07 Jan 2026
India and Singapore outpace global peers in agentic AI adoption
By Aaron TanResearch from Thoughtworks reveals that while 77% of global businesses are focused on generating revenue from AI initiatives, Asian markets are leading the charge in agentic AI adoption, job creation and executive confidence
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07 Jan 2026
TXP snaps up Vigil
By Simon QuickeAddition of AWS specialist will bolster cloud options and provide greater global coverage, as elsewhere Integris and Boom strike up partnerships
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07 Jan 2026
Interview: Diana Schildhouse, chief data and analytics officer, Colgate-Palmolive
By Mark SamuelsThe consumer goods giant is taking its advanced analytics approach and adding AI for greater value, but its data leader stresses the importance of getting the data foundations in place first
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07 Jan 2026
CCRC says multiple Post Office software systems potentially implicated in miscarriages of justice
By Karl FlindersStatutory body said its work has widened to multiple IT systems, and could even look at potential Post Office miscarriages of justice with no link to IT
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07 Jan 2026
Home Office digital-only eVisa system could be ruled unlawful
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonThe Home Office is facing a judicial review over refusing to allow alternative proof of immigration status outside of the electronic visa system, despite data quality and integrity issues plaguing the system
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07 Jan 2026
All England Tennis Club extends 36-year IBM deal with AI at core of plans
By Karl FlindersDeal will see IBM continue to develop digital experience for fans of the Wimbledon tennis tournament
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07 Jan 2026
Accenture acquires UK AI firm linked to Vote Leave campaign
By Cliff SaranFaculty, the company that powered the data strategy of Boris Johnson’s former chief of staff, Dominic Cummings, is now part of Accenture
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06 Jan 2026
Lenovo taps AI and digital twins to power World Cup 2026
By Aaron TanTechnology partner for upcoming football tournament has built an artificial intelligence knowledge assistant for coaches, digital avatars to assist VAR decisions, and smart infrastructure for venue management
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06 Jan 2026
Privacy will be under unprecedented attack in 2026
By Bill GoodwinThe UK and Europe are ramping up opposition to encryption and stepping up surveillance of private communications. Here is what to expect this year
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06 Jan 2026
Fujitsu UK job cuts as staff pay the price for failures of top executives
By Karl FlindersTroubled IT giant’s staff are paying the price for senior management failures over Post Office scandal
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06 Jan 2026
Integrity360 starts the year with an acquisition
By Simon QuickeIt’s a headline that might sound familiar as the security player follows the same path it followed last year
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06 Jan 2026
Communicate and CDW adding executive talent
By Simon QuickeChannel players seal hires to bolster their respective management teams at the start of a busy year for both firms
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06 Jan 2026
UAE launches AI ecosystem to boost climate-resilient agriculture worldwide
By Andrea BenitoIn partnership with the Gates Foundation, Abu Dhabi unveils a multi-institution AI platform designed to accelerate agricultural innovation, strengthen food security and support millions of smallholder farmers facing climate volatility
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06 Jan 2026
Fujitsu Post Office IT support team were ‘legalised hackers’
By Karl FlindersBackdoors meant it was possible for Fujitsu staff to steal money from Post Office branches, says former Fujitsu tech worker
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06 Jan 2026
S/4Hana in 2026: Three ways to move off SAP ECC
By Cliff SaranWe speak to three companies that have taken very different approaches to migrate off SAP Enterprise Core Components onto S/4Hana
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06 Jan 2026
Fujitsu boss has been a Post Office scandal bystander for over a decade
By Karl FlindersIT supplier’s European boss was kept up to date with challenges to the Horizon system, but like others, remained silent
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06 Jan 2026
Nvidia unveils Vera Rubin architecture to power AI agents
By Aaron TanThe AI chip giant has taken the wraps off its latest compute platform designed for test-time scaling and reasoning models, alongside a slew of open source models for robotics and autonomous driving
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05 Jan 2026
UK government to spend £210m on public sector cyber resilience
By Alex ScroxtonThe UK government unveils a £120m Cyber Action Plan to help reinforce and promote IT security resilience across the country's public services
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05 Jan 2026
How Bahrain is building a region-leading digital economy
By Andrea BenitoFrom hyperscale cloud and fintech regulation to AI skills and smart manufacturing, Bahrain is positioning technology at the heart of its economic diversification strategy, says Bahrain EDB’s Musab Abdullah
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05 Jan 2026
What will the Post Office scandal bring in 2026?
By Karl FlindersCampaigners are waiting to see what will unfold in the Post Office scandal in 2026, but history has told them not to hold their breath
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05 Jan 2026
Fresh SCC UK boss starts next week
By Simon QuickeAppointment announced towards the end of last year, with Russell Brown stepping into the role from next Monday
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05 Jan 2026
Global cloud infrastructure spending hits $102.6bn in Q3 2025
By Aaron TanThe cloud infrastructure market grew 25% year on year, driven by enterprises moving from AI experimentation to scaled deployment, according to research from Omdia
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05 Jan 2026
Singtel trials 50Gbps fibre to support future AI and cloud workloads
By Aaron TanSingtel kicks off technical pilot for ultra-high-speed broadband, targeting the bandwidth requirements of immersive media, remote enterprise workflows and AI-driven systems
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31 Dec 2025
Top 10 police technology stories of 2025
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonHere are Computer Weekly’s top 10 police technology stories of 2025
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31 Dec 2025
2025 review: Channel stories of the year
By Simon QuickeA look back over the stories that generated headlines over the past 12 months
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31 Dec 2025
Top 10 surveillance, journalism and encryption stories of 2025
By Bill GoodwinA transatlantic row between the UK and the Trump administration erupted after the UK attempted to force Apple to break its advanced encryption. That was just one of a series of stories reporting on the tension between state surveillance and privacy this year
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31 Dec 2025
Top 10 women in tech and diversity in tech stories of 2025
By Clare McDonaldAs the year draws to a close, Computer Weekly looks over some of the notable stories relating to women in tech, diversity and inclusion over the past 12 months
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30 Dec 2025
Oldest victim of Post Office scandal awarded OBE in New Year Honours 2026
By Brian McKennaThe New Year Honours List 2026 conferred an OBE on the oldest living victim of the Post Office scandal, as well as hailing members of the UK technology community
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30 Dec 2025
Top 10 IT careers and skills stories of 2025
By Clare McDonaldLooking back at the skills and hiring landscape in 2025, Computer Weekly shares key moments for IT careers and skills over the past 12 months
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30 Dec 2025
Top 10 government IT stories of 2025
By Lis EvenstadThe past 12 months has seen a number of significant milestones in digital government. Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 government IT stories of 2025
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30 Dec 2025
Top 10 technology ethics stories of 2025
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonHere are Computer Weekly’s top 10 tech ethics stories of 2025
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30 Dec 2025
Top 10 European IT stories of 2025
By Karl FlindersHere are Computer Weekly’s top 10 European technology stories of 2025
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29 Dec 2025
Agentic orchestration, the next AI issue for CIOs to tackle
By Don FluckingerSalesforce, ServiceNow, AWS and others would like to manage all of your AI agents.
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29 Dec 2025
Top 10 Post Office scandal stories of 2025
By Karl FlindersHere are Computer Weekly’s top 10 Post Office scandal stories of 2025
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29 Dec 2025
Top 10 cyber security stories of 2025
By Alex ScroxtonAI dominated all tech conversations this year, but the concerns of cyber security professionals extend far beyond. From remote work to supply chains, quantum to identity, there were plenty of other topics for the industry to chew over in 2025.
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29 Dec 2025
Top 10 NHS IT stories of 2025
By Lis EvenstadA new digital strategy, funding boosts and struggles to keep the lights on: here are Computer Weekly’s top NHS IT stories in 2025
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28 Dec 2025
Middle East tech trends 2026: AI, cyber security and sovereign infrastructure take centre stage
By Andrea BenitoAs artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to production and cyber threats escalate, the Middle East is entering a decisive phase of digital transformation, says Omdia chief analyst Trevor Clarke
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24 Dec 2025
Top 10 India stories of 2025
By Aaron TanFrom infrastructure expansion and sovereign AI innovation to regulatory maturity, Computer Weekly recaps the key developments that kept CIOs and technology suppliers across India busy in 2025
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24 Dec 2025
Top 10 cyber crime stories of 2025
By Alex ScroxtonIn many regards, 2025 proved to be a relatively normal year for the cyber security world as threat actors and security pros continued their long-running cat-and-mouse game, but it was also a stand-out year that saw some of the largest cyber attacks ever to befall the UK. Discover more in Computer Weekly’s top 10 cyber crime stories of 2025
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24 Dec 2025
Top 10 AI stories of 2025
By Cliff SaranNo topic took over 2025 like that of artificial intelligence – whether it was DeepSeek, the discussion around computational resources, low return on investment, or the hype surrounding agentic AI. Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 AI stories of 2025
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23 Dec 2025
UAE and Dubai’s tech ambitions in focus as Sheikh Hamdan meets Elon Musk
By Andrea BenitoHigh-level talks highlight AI, space, digital infrastructure and the UAE’s push to become a global technology and innovation hub through partnerships and progressive regulation
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23 Dec 2025
Top 10 financial services stories of 2025
By Karl FlindersAI and data breaches both caused major disruption in banking this year as the industry faced increased challenges and a seismic shift thanks to emerging tech. Find out more in Computer Weekly’s top 10 financial services stories of 2025
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23 Dec 2025
Top 10 ANZ stories of 2025
By Aaron TanThe 2025 tech landscape in Australia and New Zealand was dotted with major data breaches even as organisations continue to press on with their digital transformation efforts in areas such as AI and automation
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23 Dec 2025
Top 10 end user computing stories of 2025
By Cliff SaranThe past year was dominated by news of Microsoft ending support for Windows 10, as well as the growing emergence of AI-capable PCs. Computer Weekly looks back at the top 10 end user computing stories of 2025
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22 Dec 2025
Top 10 ASEAN stories of 2025
By Aaron TanSoutheast Asia’s 2025 tech landscape saw financial institutions, healthcare researchers and government agencies moving decisively from technology pilots to large-scale AI deployments and infrastructure modernisation
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22 Dec 2025
Top 10 IT leadership interviews of 2025
By Computer Weekly staffThe top digital, data and technology leaders talk to Computer Weekly to discuss the challenges they face and the strategies, solutions and successes they are delivering
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19 Dec 2025
European Commission renews UK data adequacy agreement, ensuring continued free flow of data
By Bryan GlickDespite calls from some data protection campaigners, the UK's agreement to allow data movement with European Economic Area countries is extended until 2031
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18 Dec 2025
Post Office six years late to warn subpostmasters about Horizon defect
By Karl FlindersFollowing pressure from Computer Weekly and forensic investigator, the Post Office has warned subpostmasters about Horizon defect potentially at large for over 20 years
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18 Dec 2025
The AI regulation gap: Is the UK’s pro-innovation approach enough?
By Dave HowellAs AI advances, the UK’s pro-innovation regulatory stance faces growing scrutiny. With non-statutory principles at its core, can the framework maintain public trust and provide effective oversight?
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18 Dec 2025
Fortinet vulnerabilities prompt pre-holiday warnings
By Alex ScroxtonAnalysts track exploitation of two vulnerabilities disclosed last week by Fortinet
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18 Dec 2025
MHRA seeks views on healthcare AI regulation
By Lis EvenstadMedicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) wants to know how to regulate AI technologies in the NHS while keeping patients safe
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18 Dec 2025
Pax8 heralds the year of the MIP
By Simon QuickeThe arrival of agentic AI is changing the way the channel operates, and that shift has been identified by the marketplace specialist
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18 Dec 2025
Saudia Arabia’s STC commits to five-year network upgrade programme with Ericsson
By Andrea BenitoFive-year framework agreement focuses on cloud-native networks, AI-driven operations and advanced 5G capabilities as the operator aligns infrastructure investment with Vision 2030 goals
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18 Dec 2025
From Kuwait to Brazil: Inside the network behind real-time robotic surgery
By Andrea BenitoZain Omantel International and Zain Kuwait deliver ultra-low latency network enabling live telesurgery between Kuwait and Brazil, highlighting the role of advanced connectivity in digital healthcare transformation
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18 Dec 2025
AI safeguards improving, says UK government-backed body
By Alex ScroxtonInaugural AI Security Institute report claims that safeguards in place to ensure AI models behave as intended seem to be improving
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17 Dec 2025
Free Docker Hardened Images challenge Chainguard
By Beth PariseauDocker calls out Chainguard by making all its hardened container images available free, while Chainguard expands its support for open source security.
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17 Dec 2025
Jilted Fujitsu replaced by Netcompany in HMRC relationship
By Karl FlindersTroubled Fujitsu replaced by Netcompany on trading service as HMRC begins to move its outsourcing away from scandal-hit firm
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17 Dec 2025
ClickFix attacks that bypass cyber controls on the rise
By Alex ScroxtonNCC’s monthly threat report details the growing prevalence of ClickFix attacks in the wild
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16 Dec 2025
Singlife taps Salesforce Agentforce to drive agentic AI strategy
By Aaron TanThe Singapore insurer has begun rolling out Salesforce Agentforce to assist customer service teams, with plans to extend the use of the technology to financial advisers and direct customer interactions
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16 Dec 2025
Dell CTO’s 2026 predictions highlight AI opportunities
By Simon QuickeIt is crystal ball gazing time, and who better to talk about what technology trends will emerge next year than a senior leader from the vendor?
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16 Dec 2025
Number of women in tech roles up by 1%, says BCS
By Clare McDonaldResearch by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, has found that the number of women working in the technology sector has continued to rise at a snail’s pace over the past five years
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15 Dec 2025
Top IT predictions in APAC in 2026
By Aaron TanEnterprises across the Asia-Pacific region are expected to prioritise sovereign architectures, double down on securing agentic systems and rewrite their infrastructure playbooks, among other tech trends
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15 Dec 2025
UK government launches Women in Tech Taskforce
By Clare McDonaldTo help increase the number of women in technology, and prevent those already in the industry from leaving, the UK government has launched a Women in Tech Taskforce
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15 Dec 2025
Finance regulator wants mortgage brokers to use artificial intelligence
By Karl FlindersUK regulator is to encourage mortgage brokers to use artificial intelligence and other technology
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15 Dec 2025
Reinventing the Arabic newsroom: How Al-Masry Al-Youm is harnessing AI, data, and cloud to transform
By Andrea BenitoAl-Masry Al-Youm CIO Omar Badr reveals how Egypt’s leading independent daily has navigated a decade of digital disruption, balancing editorial freedom with cutting-edge technology
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15 Dec 2025
Microsoft taps Indian IT giants for agentic AI rollout
By Aaron TanThe partnership with Cognizant, Infosys, TCS and Wipro follows a $17.5bn pledge by the tech giant to bolster India’s cloud and AI infrastructure
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12 Dec 2025
Geek gifts 2025: nostalgia and a human touch
By Beth PariseauBelieve it or not, even tech geeks can use a break from technology sometimes. This year, authentic gifts that bring back memories are a gift giver's best bet.
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12 Dec 2025
Streisand effect: Businesses that pay ransomware gangs are more likely to hit the headlines
By Bill GoodwinResearch by ransomware expert Max Smeets suggests companies that pay up to criminal gangs are more likely to attract press attention