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26 Apr 2024
Google delays third-party 'Cookiepocalyse' until at least 2025
By Don FluckingerGoogle has yet again delayed the depreciation of third-party cookies. Marketers and advertisers now have until 2025 to remediate their ad tech.
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26 Apr 2024
IBM offers storage hardware subscription program
By Adam ArmstrongIBM Storage Assurance offers a new subscription model centered around on-premises hardware, while FlashSystem 5300 introduces an entry-level all-flash array to the portfolio.
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26 Apr 2024
Microsoft, SAP add more AI to manufacturing, supply chain
By Jim O'DonnellAt the Hannover Messe industrial show, Microsoft debuted Fabric AI for OT and IT data, and the copilot template for factory operations; SAP unveiled AI capabilities for manufacturing.
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13 Sep 2023
GitHub fixes race condition that could have led to ‘repojacking’
By Alex ScroxtonA subtle flaw in how GitHub handled repository creation and user renaming could have had serious consequences for the open source community, but has now been fixed. Learn more about how it worked
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13 Sep 2023
Nokia claims to ‘redefine’ IP access, aggregation and edge cloud with next-gen routers
By Joe O’HalloranLeading comms tech provider launches 7730 Service Interconnect router platforms boasting ‘revolutionary’ approach to delivering the power and benefits of service routing into IP access and aggregation networks
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13 Sep 2023
Altnet trade body slams regulator for spiking UK broadband prices
By Joe O’HalloranAssociation of UK independent broadband providers criticises national comms regulator’s “failure” to recognise cost to consumers of lack of market competition and contribution of altnets in market
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13 Sep 2023
Pegasystems releases new GenAI tools for Pega Infinity '23
By Mary ReinesThe vendor is out with new GenAI features for Pega Infinity '23. It also renews its business process management focus and makes other updates generally available.
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13 Sep 2023
BianLian ransomware gang holds Save the Children hostage
By Alex ScroxtonThe dangerous and prolific BianLian ransomware gang claims to have stolen almost 7TB of data from NGO Save the Children, but thankfully the charity’s vital work on the ground appears to be unaffected
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13 Sep 2023
AV pandemic decisions coming under scrutiny
By Simon QuickeAn increasing number of customers are revaluating the technology decisions they made at the height of the coronavirus to make hybrid working possible
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13 Sep 2023
Storm-0324 gathers over Microsoft Teams
By Alex ScroxtonAn initial access broker associated with several different ransomware operations is now conducting Microsoft Teams phishing attacks
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13 Sep 2023
NCSC and ICO sign MoU to forge deeper collaborative links
By Alex ScroxtonThe scope of the MoU signed by the NCSC and the ICO includes collaboration on new cyber regulations and guidance, and how to support cyber attack victims appropriately and minimise regulatory penalties
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13 Sep 2023
Banks less focused on metaverse technology than last year
By Karl FlindersSenior banking executives have reduced their focus on investigating metaverse technology in the past 12 months
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13 Sep 2023
Patch Tuesday: Microsoft fixes zero-days in Word and Streaming Service
By Alex ScroxtonSeptember 2023 brings a light Patch Tuesday, with two zero-days and five critical vulnerabilities listed in the latest release
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13 Sep 2023
Cisco tightens link between observability and security
By Cliff SaranThe company's observability platform now offers a way for IT decision-makers to understand the impact of security issues
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13 Sep 2023
Senate Appoints VA Deputy Secretary to Lead EHR Modernization Project
By Hannah NelsonIn her new role as deputy secretary, Tanya Bradsher will oversee the troubled VA EHR modernization program launched in October 2020.
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13 Sep 2023
Wi-Fi 7 to play fundamental role in transforming work
By Joe O’HalloranStudy from wireless technology trade association shows latest version of Wi-Fi standard will enable enterprise, Industry 4.0, medical, smart city and other applications that are impractical or impossible with wired and other wireless technologies
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13 Sep 2023
ExtraHop open sources 16 million rows of threat domain data
By Alex ScroxtonNDR specialist ExtraHop says making its entire machine learning dataset available for anybody to view will help organisations better defend against cyber attacks originating from malicious domains generated by algorithms
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13 Sep 2023
How DocuSign is extending its capabilities beyond e-signatures
By Aaron TanDocuSign is harnessing large language models to help individuals make sense of agreements and employing AI-based biometrics to verify the identity of signers, as part of its broader efforts to expand its capabilities beyond electronic signatures
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12 Sep 2023
Microsoft solves two zero-days for September Patch Tuesday
By Tom WalatMicrosoft addresses 62 vulnerabilities this month, including a Microsoft Word flaw and a Windows bug that have both been exploited in the wild.
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12 Sep 2023
How different industries apply generative AI
By Esther AjaoLarge language models such as ChatGPT, Bard and Llama have changed how enterprises think about technology. While some can use new AI tools now, others face challenges.
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12 Sep 2023
Ancient MoD IT systems could cause supply issues for frontline troops
By Lis EvenstadDeliveries of inventory to the front line are being put at risk due to legacy IT systems and poor data, according to the National Audit Office
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12 Sep 2023
Whitehall only capable of ‘piecemeal’ digital transformation, says PAC
By Lis EvenstadThe Public Accounts Committee is unconvinced government will achieve its digital transformation ambitions as progress is thwarted by staff shortages and a lack of senior leadership engagement
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12 Sep 2023
Ctera Vault locks up critical data with WORM tech
By Tim McCarthyFile gateway vendors are looking to differentiate themselves in the market, with Ctera eyeing regulated industries by protecting data with a suite of cybersecurity features.
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12 Sep 2023
Cisco Full-Stack Observability draws on channel clout
By Beth PariseauCisco's latest tie-in between app security and observability doesn't break new ground, but the vendor can use its network security cachet and partners to woo enterprise buyers.
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12 Sep 2023
Oracle Stock Falls in Part Due to Cerner EHR Revenue Weakness
By Hannah NelsonAs the technology vendor moves Cerner EHR clients to cloud subscriptions, Safra Catz, Oracle CEO, warned of near-term weakness in revenue growth.
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12 Sep 2023
Openreach publishes latest full-fibre build plans
By Joe O’HalloranVoice and broadband divisions of incumbent telco see expansion across the UK, heralding a full-fibre, full-digital communications future
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12 Sep 2023
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Nokia on board for Grand Paris rail project
By Joe O’HalloranTechnology for Good partnership between leading comms tech provider and networking, communications and cloud solutions firm supports transportation service in the Grand Paris area
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12 Sep 2023
US casino giant MGM Resorts battles 36-hour outage after cyber attack
By Alex ScroxtonMultiple systems at US hotel and casino operator MGM went down in the wake of the incident on 10 September, crippling several of Las Vegas’ most prominent casinos
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12 Sep 2023
Oxford’s Mini iFactory runs on S/4Hana
By Cliff SaranThe factory, which is part of BMW Group’s digitised automotive production blueprint, iFactory, uses S/4Hana and SAP supply chain software
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12 Sep 2023
Quarter of UK premises still lack gigabit broadband
By Joe O’HalloranLatest regular update on fixed broadband availability in the UK finds growth is sluggish and not yet consistent across all regions, despite recent flurry of activity among suppliers at all ends of the spectrum
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12 Sep 2023
Channel share commercial print users’ top concerns
By Simon QuickeResearch from Epson shares the views of numerous partners that are trying to help users to overcome challenges
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12 Sep 2023
Staige: A new Qlik portfolio for traditional AI, genAI and ML
By Eric AvidonThe analytics and data integration vendor's new suite combines AI and ML capabilities with generative AI to provide a secure and governed environment for development and analysis.
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12 Sep 2023
Einstein 1 Data Cloud fuels Salesforce's AI, analytics
By Eric AvidonThe CRM giant's new metadata management layer is capable of processing more data than previous versions to better enable customers' artificial intelligence and analytics needs.
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12 Sep 2023
Salesforce unveils Einstein 1 to embed AI in every app
By Mary ReinesThe CRM vendor unveils a suite of new capabilities for its revamped AI platform, including a genAI Copilot in every app, and a way to customize the Copilot's functions.
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12 Sep 2023
European enterprises to spend more on generative IT to close gap on US
By Karl FlindersEuropean organisations are upping their spending on generative AI innovation, but face challenges recruiting the right people to support this
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12 Sep 2023
Distology and Global Cloud Xchange extending security relationships
By Simon QuickeThe distributor and the MSP have both added more depth to their offerings by striking up fresh relationships and cutting the ribbon on new options
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12 Sep 2023
European fintech investment plummets, but more sustainable future lies ahead
By Karl FlindersInvestment in European fintechs has seen a dramatic drop, but a more sustainable sector will result from investment discipline
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12 Sep 2023
Samsung, Qualcomm claim 5G breakthrough
By Joe O’HalloranMobile platform giant and leading comms tech provider reveal they have successfully delivered a technological innovation for 5G network speed, performance and flexibility
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12 Sep 2023
IT spending in Australia to grow 7.8% in 2024
By Aaron TanThe growth will be led by investments in cyber security, cloud, analytics and application modernisation as Australian CIOs look to improve cost and operational efficiencies
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11 Sep 2023
Cisco VPN flaw faces attempted Akira ransomware attacks
By Alexander CulafiCisco said it became aware of 'attempted exploitation' last month and referenced an Aug. 24 security advisory saying its VPNs were under attack by the Akira ransomware gang.
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11 Sep 2023
2024 election to shape U.S. climate policy's fate
By Makenzie HollandGOP candidates like Vivek Ramaswamy and Donald Trump have taken stances against climate change, while others like Nikki Haley support certain measures to address climate issues.
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11 Sep 2023
Brits happy to break cyber law if the price is right
By Alex ScroxtonA study conducted ahead of an upcoming security trade fair reveals a slim majority of Brits would come out in favour of offensive government security ops and even engage in cyber criminality themselves in the right circumstances
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11 Sep 2023
SCC sets course on defining DSSP evolution
By Simon QuickeThe recent acquisition of Nimble was part of a larger ambition to put the business in a position to meet changing customer needs
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11 Sep 2023
Professional ransomware gangs clearly a threat, but attacks can be easily stopped
By Alex ScroxtonNCSC and NCA report reveals insight into business models and underpinnings of ransomware gangs and their affiliates, but also urges defenders to take heart, as stopping a ransomware attack is not that hard to do
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11 Sep 2023
HMRC signs cloud-focused £4.4m mainframe management and modernisation deal with Kyndryl
By Caroline DonnellyThe government tax collection agency is continuing its move to the cloud, but needs some help readying its mainframe estate for migration
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11 Sep 2023
Huawei launches OceanStor Pacific 9920 entry-level NAS
By Yann SerraHuawei adds to its OceanStor Pacific NAS family, offering entry-level 9920 with up to 92TB per node which can be combined into clusters and also used as a SAN device
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11 Sep 2023
Networking tech firms scrum down for Rugby World Cup
By Joe O’HalloranLeading communications providers look to form off-pitch connectivity spine of team with infrastructures using advanced networking and mixed reality technologies at pinnacle of world rugby
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11 Sep 2023
UK boardrooms and CISOs increasingly aligned on cyber risks
By Alex ScroxtonBoard members and CISOs in UK organisations seem to be working together much better, but while this is an encouraging sign, there remain some areas of concern over how the two relate to each other
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11 Sep 2023
University of Glasgow launches Centre for data science and AI
By Karl FlindersScottish university will apply artificial intelligence and data science to help solve some of the world's biggest challenges
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11 Sep 2023
Polish election questioned after Pegasus spyware used to smear opposition, investigation finds
By Bill GoodwinSenate committee alerts prosecutors over potential crimes by public officials involved in purchasing Pegasus spyware used to monitor and smear political opponents
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11 Sep 2023
OIG: VA Lacked Timelines for Cerner EHRM Progress Reports
By Hannah NelsonOIG found that Cerner did not have deadlines for corrections to VA EHRM progress reports, which could have limited VA’s ability to manage deliverables.
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11 Sep 2023
Salesforce and Zoom embrace ethical hackers. You should, too
By Alex ScroxtonSoftware companies Salesforce and Zoom discuss their successful bug bounty programmes, what they learned at a recent in-person hackathon in which they participated, and why others shouldn’t be scared of hackers
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11 Sep 2023
How Culture Amp is tapping generative AI
By Aaron TanAustralia’s Culture Amp is building a generative AI capability that summarises employee survey responses, automating a process that typically takes HR admins up to hundreds of hours to complete
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11 Sep 2023
IR35: HMRC reportedly working to April 2024 start date for settlement offsets fix
By Caroline DonnellyHMRC is reportedly planning to roll out its fix for the double-taxation issue affecting IR35 compliance cases by April 2024
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08 Sep 2023
Sustainability 360 looks to ease ESG data reporting
By Jim O'DonnellDeloitte partners with Salesforce and AT&T on Sustainability 360 for ESG data management that's built on Salesforce Net Zero Cloud to help companies meet increasing regulations.
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08 Sep 2023
Virgin Media O2 to begin switching off 3G network in 2025
By Joe O’HalloranAs its network evolves and looking to enhance customer experience and improve services, VMO2 announces plans to pull plug on legacy mobile network to focus on upgrading faster, more reliable and energy-efficient infrastructure
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08 Sep 2023
HSBC collaborates on hybrid quantum optimisation
By Cliff SaranThe bank, which wants to be at the forefront of quantum computing, is looking at how it can manage collateral assets more efficiently
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08 Sep 2023
A year on, Logicalis looks back on Q Associates buy
By Simon QuickeThe move to add data management to its existing connectivity and security options has yielded results over the past 12 months
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08 Sep 2023
Computacenter provides investor cheer with H1 results
By Simon QuickeChannel player on course for another year of growth after producing a decent set of numbers for the first six months of 2023
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08 Sep 2023
Apple patches Blastpass exploit abused by spyware makers
By Alex ScroxtonApple has patched two vulnerabilities that formed an exploit chain which has been allegedly abused by spyware company NSO
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08 Sep 2023
Executive interview: Richard Moulds, Amazon Braket
By Cliff SaranWe speak to Richard Moulds, who heads up Amazon’s Braket quantum computing services, about how the technology is progressing
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08 Sep 2023
KPMG finds growing demand for emerging tech
By Cliff SaranKPMG’s latest global tech report reveals an increase in the number of businesses adopting emerging technologies
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08 Sep 2023
UK broadband users fume at providers’ service but stay loyal
By Joe O’HalloranResearch released by leading alternative broadband provider shows nation’s broadband providers offer the worst customer service of any industry, but customers still maintain loyalty
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08 Sep 2023
Full-fibre passes tipping point for UK broadband services
By Joe O’HalloranUK regulator research sees broadband deployments by larger fibre infrastructure operators complemented by buoyant altnet sector sees three-quarters of UK homes able to access gigabit services, and 54% gaining access via full-fibre
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08 Sep 2023
150 TB IBM tapes hit the market
By Adam ArmstrongIBM's new enterprise tape drive brings 50 TB of native capacity and 150 TB compressed for archiving large amounts of data and is a sign of investment in an old storage medium.
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08 Sep 2023
Deputy PM urges UK plc not to lose focus on cyber
By Alex ScroxtonIn a speech at TechUK, deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden urges the cyber security community not to lose focus, and to do more to further collaboration across sectors
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08 Sep 2023
North Koreans using new zero-day to target security researchers
By Alex ScroxtonA threat actor linked to the North Korean government is continuing a long-running campaign targeting legitimate security researchers, using an as-yet undisclosed zero-day vulnerability to gain access to their victims
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08 Sep 2023
Sensitive NatWest customer files set to be returned after High Court agreement
By Karl FlindersSensitive NatWest customer files set to be secured by bank after years in the home of a data breach whistleblower
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08 Sep 2023
How Netskope is driving growth in APAC
By Aaron TanNetskope is growing at over 50% year on year in the Asia-Pacific region, but the single-vendor SASE supplier is not limiting its customers to its own offerings
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08 Sep 2023
HGS to provide contact centre support for One Login
By Lis EvenstadThe partnership between the Government Digital Service and Hinduja Global Solutions will see the supplier provide contact centre services for the digital identity platform
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07 Sep 2023
SAP acquires enterprise architecture vendor LeanIX
By Jim O'DonnellLeanIX recently launched a generative AI assistant to help companies map application portfolios, technology that may have helped make this SAP partner attractive to buy.
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07 Sep 2023
Cohesity adds AI to its support portal for backups
By Tim McCarthyA new support chatbot provides an AI use case for data backups on which Cohesity hopes to expand. But training AI and ML requires more than backup data, experts say.
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07 Sep 2023
Server-side WebAssembly takes shape, but faces challenges
By Beth PariseauServer-side Wasm's release next quarter will provide a cleaner way to connect apps, followed by further improvements in early 2024. Will it be enough to convince skeptics?
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07 Sep 2023
Mobile broadband approaches full regional reach in Asia-Pacific
By Joe O’HalloranReport from global mobile industry trade body finds mobile broadband networks are fundamental to national development in APAC as digital transformation accelerates
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07 Sep 2023
Node4 helps performing arts charity revamp staff home working setup with IT infrastructure overhaul
By Caroline DonnellyManaged cloud services provider Node4 opens up about the work it has done to help make it easier for one of its long-standing clients to embrace remote working
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07 Sep 2023
UK minister fails to reassure tech companies over encryption risk
By Bill GoodwinTechnology companies say reassurances by government ministers that they have no intention of weakening end-to-end encrypted communication services do not go far enough
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07 Sep 2023
How Storm-0558 hackers stole an MSA key from Microsoft
By Arielle WaldmanMicrosoft detailed a series of errors that led to a consumer account signing key accidentally being included in a crash dump that was later accessed by Storm-0558 actors.
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07 Sep 2023
Kent Digital tackles digital divide with refurbished laptops
By Cliff SaranThe council has begun working with Circular Computing to support people who do not have access to laptop devices
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07 Sep 2023
Honeywell goes quantum to protect utilities from future threats
By Alex ScroxtonHoneywell and quantum computing specialist Quantinuum will integrate quantum-hardened encryption keys into future smart meters
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07 Sep 2023
Air Canada taps Intelsat for expanded fleet connectivity
By Joe O’HalloranLong-term relationship between satellite connectivity provider and Canada’s leading airline expands to include 100 additional aircraft equipped for Wi-Fi with craft using new antenna
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07 Sep 2023
UK and US slap fresh sanctions on Conti ransomware crew
By Alex ScroxtonLondon and Washington DC have imposed sanctions on 11 more members of the cyber criminal gang behind the Conti ransomware attacks
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07 Sep 2023
IT leaders ‘oblivious’ to the environmental impact of ‘unwanted’ data, research shows
By Caroline DonnellyResearch commissioned by IT infrastructure services provider NTT reveals knowledge gaps among IT leaders regarding the environmental footprint of their data storage estates
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07 Sep 2023
GPs in Slough help control patients’ blood pressure through tech
By Lis EvenstadThe GP practices use digital technology to identify, diagnose and manage patients with hypertension
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07 Sep 2023
Insight rolls out global cloud services option
By Simon QuickeChannel player Insight takes its support global as it looks to provide increased help for customers wrestling with cloud
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07 Sep 2023
Collibra acquires data notebook vendor for analytics tools
By Eric AvidonThe data management specialist will add query and analysis capabilities to its portfolio of data quality and data governance tools with its new acquisition.
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07 Sep 2023
Personalized Clinical Documentation Tools Linked to EHR Satisfaction
By Hannah NelsonPhysicians who use personalized clinical documentation tools, such as templates and shortcuts, report the highest levels of EHR satisfaction, a KLAS report found.
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07 Sep 2023
Government AI taskforce appoints new advisory board members
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonAn initial progress report published by the Taskforce provides detail on new appointments to its external advisory board as well as rebrand to focus on “frontier” artificial intelligence
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07 Sep 2023
More than two million now work in UK tech, says CompTIA
By Clare McDonaldMillions now work in tech in the UK, but there are still widespread skills gaps. How do salaries and diversity play into increasing the talent pool?
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07 Sep 2023
Vodafone and Amazon to extend connectivity in Africa and Europe through Project Kuiper
By Joe O’HalloranEurope-based operator and its African partner plan to use Amazon’s low-Earth orbit satellite constellation to extend the reach of their 4G/5G networks with beta testing slated for 2024
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07 Sep 2023
Duplicate waypoints root cause of Nats subsystem failover
By Cliff SaranProcessing of waypoints that determine when a flight enters and leaves UK airspace caused the air traffic system to report a critical error
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07 Sep 2023
Microsoft finds Storm-0558 exploited crash dump to steal signing key
By Alex ScroxtonMicrosoft has published new information on how the Chinese state threat actor Storm-0558 was able to exploit a rare race condition following a crash dump in order to acquire a consumer signing key
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07 Sep 2023
Finnish government to bolster spending on cyber-AI defences
By Gerard O'DwyerFinland’s government will increase spending on cyber security amid heightened threats from artificial intelligence-based attacks
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07 Sep 2023
Hyundai to launch in-car payments in US
By Karl FlindersHyundai will launch an in-car payments service in the US when the company’s latest car model is launched next year
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07 Sep 2023
SCC strengthens digital transformation play with Nimble
By Simon QuickeChannel player SCC makes investment to back digital strategy and drive the business forward in its ambitions to be a DSSP
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07 Sep 2023
Mainframe remains a positive force among IT leaders
By Cliff SaranBMC’s annual survey of mainframe users finds there is continued demand, but some are concerned over DevOps tooling
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07 Sep 2023
Secureworks adds to the partner-first movement
By Simon QuickeCyber security player is the latest to show faith in the channel to deliver products across UK&I and Europe
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07 Sep 2023
Singapore taps Lidar and laser scanning in remote building inspections
By Aaron TanWith the 3D data generated reality capture technologies, detailed inspections can be conducted remotely, eliminating the need for inspectors from technical authorities to be present onsite
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06 Sep 2023
Schneider Electric: Business leaders deprioritise green goals due to economic pressure
By Caroline DonnellyResearch from energy management giant Schneider Electric reveals how events like the 2021 energy crisis have altered the investment priorities of enterprises towards green issues
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06 Sep 2023
HubSpot unveils AI-based Campaign Assistant, LinkedIn tie-in
By Mary ReinesThe CRM vendor unveiled a virtual assistant tool, Campaign Assistant, to help marketers build campaigns and an integration between HubSpot and LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
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06 Sep 2023
Panasas taps Seagate's Ken Claffey as new CEO
By Adam ArmstrongIn this Q&A, the new Panasas CEO talks about the company's direction, how it is branching out and how generative AI will drive adoption of parallel file systems.
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06 Sep 2023
AI inference startup raises $110 million
By Esther AjaoInvestors are betting on d-Matrix to be a long-lasting vendor in the AI hardware and compute market, despite Nvidia's leading status. The startup offers a low-cost option.
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06 Sep 2023
Okta: 4 customers compromised in social engineering attacks
By Arielle WaldmanOkta said a threat actor convinced IT personnel at several customers to reset MFA factors for highly privileged users, though it's unclear how they accomplished that task.
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06 Sep 2023
Openreach marks copper network switch-off milestone
By Joe O’HalloranUK telco claims to have marked major milestone on road towards switching off old copper-based phone platform