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08 Dec 2023
Recruiting tech glitch adds to military's recruiting struggles
By Patrick ThibodeauThe U.S. Navy, Army and Air Force all faced recruiting shortfalls this year thanks to labor market competition. But challenges include inadequate recruiting technology.
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08 Dec 2023
Fossil's experience building an internal AI image generator
By Lev CraigAI hallucinations are generally considered a bug of the technology to be worked out as it evolves. But uncanny and imaginative AI-generated output can sometimes be a benefit.
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08 Dec 2023
Knime updates analytics platform with new GenAI capabilities
By Eric AvidonThe vendor's latest release improves the accuracy of its GenAI chatbot, including citations so users can know the source of the chatbot's responses, and features a new UI.
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04 Oct 2023
Databricks improves support for generative AI models
By Eric AvidonA new service enables users to easily deploy privately built language models and uses a GPU-based architecture to optimize and manage the models once on the lakehouse platform.
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04 Oct 2023
Docker Scout GA leads 'local plus cloud' push
By Beth PariseauDocker Scout replaces open source Docker Scan with an event-driven vulnerability management system in a bid to boost the vendor's value beyond developers' local laptops.
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04 Oct 2023
IR35: HMRC completes first phase of CEST upgrades with Ocelot platform migration
By Caroline DonnellyHMRC has confirmed that its online IR35 status checker tool has completed its migration to a new platform, as the government tax collection agency’s revamp of the service continues apace
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04 Oct 2023
Nutanix adds ransomware alerts, recovery tools to HCI SaaS
By Tim McCarthyHyperconverged infrastructure specialist Nutanix preps for further hybrid cloud adoption by adding ransomware recovery tools to SaaS products.
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04 Oct 2023
Okta debuts passkey support to combat account compromises
By Arielle WaldmanThe identity and access management vendor introduced products and features that addressed new social engineering techniques that require additional security measures beyond MFA.
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04 Oct 2023
Lloyds Bank launches digital identity app
By Karl FlindersLloyds Bank has launched a digital identity app with tech startup Yoti, after it invested £10m in the firm
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04 Oct 2023
Gartner: Execs put generative AI on business agenda
By Cliff SaranGenerative AI is being pushed up the boardroom agenda, with more organisations appearing to be piloting the technology
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04 Oct 2023
HPE hones GreenLake strategy with AI moves, hybrid cloud management
By Aaron TanHPE has evolved its GreenLake strategy over the past five years, expanding beyond its as-a-service offerings to include a capital purchase model and a strong focus on hybrid cloud management and AI
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04 Oct 2023
Qualcomm looks to reshape digital world through spatial computing
By Joe O’HalloranMobile tech giant announces new platforms, developed in close collaboration with Meta, to provide breakthrough performance in immersive applications such as mixed and augmented reality
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04 Oct 2023
Visa to invest $100m in generative AI startups
By Karl FlindersPayments giant investing in startups that focus on applying generative AI to commerce and payments
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04 Oct 2023
Canalys: Generative AI a ‘generational opportunity’
By Simon QuickeThe most used buzzword of the moment, GenAI, has the potential to drive revenues and services opportunities for the channel
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04 Oct 2023
UK emphasises EU split by kicking digital trade scheme into long grass
By Mark BallardFormer Gaia-X CEO talks exclusively to Computer Weekly about UK inertia on cross-border data tech
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04 Oct 2023
Canalys: Vendors will expand channel relationships
By Simon QuickeThe partner-first trend is set to continue as more vendors recognise value of partners and give them the chance to take on a greater share of the business
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04 Oct 2023
ICO issues guidance on workplace surveillance
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonGuidance on employee monitoring covers how employers can conduct their digital surveillance lawfully, transparently and fairly, and warns against businesses intruding on their workers’ private lives
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03 Oct 2023
Zendesk offers more AI tech with AI for Voice, AI bots
By Mary ReinesThe customer experience vendor released intelligent bots to quickly answer customers' questions and unveiled a tool to summarize transcripts of customer calls with agents.
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03 Oct 2023
New Boomi AI tool enables natural language data integration
By Eric AvidonThe iPaaS vendor's new capabilities are aimed at increasing efficiency by enabling customers to build pipelines and manage data using natural language rather than code.
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03 Oct 2023
Spyware vendor exploiting kernel flaw in Arm Mali GPU drivers
By Alexander CulafiArm Mali GPUs affected by CVE-2023-4211, which was discovered by Google researchers, include a wide range of Android phones as well as ChromeOS devices such as Chromebooks.
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03 Oct 2023
HR vendors agree: Generative AI isn't hype
By Patrick ThibodeauThe generative AI race is on as major HR vendors discuss how they plan to integrate the tech into their applications and make it available to customers in the coming year.
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03 Oct 2023
Ransomware disrupts hospitality, healthcare in September
By Arielle WaldmanRansomware disclosures and reports last month were headlined by attacks on MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment, which proved costly to the Las Vegas hospitality giants.
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03 Oct 2023
Zoom expands workspace offerings with AI-supported Zoom Docs
By Mary ReinesThe videoconferencing vendor unveiled a document creation product that features AI Companion and content organization components to build layouts and workflows and manage data.
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03 Oct 2023
Software firms under cyber attack
By Simon QuickeResearch from iomart has indicated firms that sit in the supply chain are seen as a target by criminals
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03 Oct 2023
Millard steps into global channel role at Dell
By Simon QuickeExit of Rola Dagher means a fresh face in the hot seat running the vendor’s global partner organisation
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03 Oct 2023
How Pure Storage is supporting AI workloads
By Aaron TanPure Storage’s cloud-compatible and energy-efficient modular flash storage architecture is well-poised to address the data storage demands of artificial intelligence workloads
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03 Oct 2023
Cyber experts urge EU to rethink vulnerability disclosure plans
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonThe European Union’s proposed cyber security vulnerability disclosure measures are well-intentioned but ultimately counterproductive, as making unmitigated vulnerabilities public knowledge increases the risk of their exploitation by various actors, experts claim
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03 Oct 2023
IT decision-makers confident they can handle tech disruptions
By Cliff SaranThe majority of IT decision-makers polled in a recent survey have admitted their organisations has been adversely affected by IT failures
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03 Oct 2023
Project management vendor Asana brings AI to Work Graph
By Mary ReinesThe project management platform vendor brings 'smart' tools to its work efficiency monitoring tool to unearth specific problems and identify concrete ways teams can solve them.
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03 Oct 2023
Amnesia hides names of individuals behind Post Office’s ‘head on a spike’ strategy
By Karl FlindersFormer Post Office lawyer deflects individual responsibility for a strategy that crushed subpostmasters, blaming the organisation as a whole
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03 Oct 2023
RSA and other crypto systems vulnerable to side-channel attack
By Cliff SaranA researcher has found that a flaw in RSA is still vulnerable – a quarter of a century after it was first discovered
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03 Oct 2023
The AI developer opportunity
By Cliff SaranGiven the need for new software to support digitisation, we look at how the IT industry is responding to the software developer skills shortfall
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03 Oct 2023
Public sector needs systemic reform of capacity to innovate
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonImproving the public sector’s capacity to innovate requires a culture of innovation underpinned by people, skills and new ways of working with the private sector
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03 Oct 2023
CIISec scores DSIT funding to expand successful CyberEPQ scheme
By Alex ScroxtonDSIT has committed to enhanced funding to expand CIISec’s CyberEPQ education programme after recording excellent results to date
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03 Oct 2023
Top science journal faced secret attacks from Covid conspiracy theory group
By Computer Weekly and Byline TimesA conspiratorial group of extreme Brexit lobbyists mounted an extraordinary campaign against one of the world’s most prestigious science journals – part of a series of joint investigations between Byline Times and Computer Weekly
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02 Oct 2023
Partner ecosystem changeup prompts alliance rethink
By John MooreThe shifting partner ecosystem landscape could inspire IT service providers to consider new alliances or bolster existing ones amid fast-paced economy and technology trends.
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02 Oct 2023
Openwall patches 3 of 6 Exim zero-day flaws
By Arielle WaldmanThe Openwall Project urged users to upgrade to the latest version of Exim, but there have been timely patching struggles with the message transfer agent software in the past.
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02 Oct 2023
Edge AI server market grows
By Adam ArmstrongRapid data growth and the need to process it at the edge is expanding opportunities in the server market, with new entries from Unigen and Lenovo.
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02 Oct 2023
Supreme Court rejects IT worker challenge of OPT
By Patrick ThibodeauThe Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge against the Optional Practical Training program, which allows STEM grads to work in the U.S. for up to three years on an F-1 visa.
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02 Oct 2023
Lawyers win in race to generative AI without adequate laws
By Antone GonsalvesAs Congress drags its feet on passing AI regulations, lawyers are filling the vacuum by helping enterprises navigate court rulings and regulations based on outdated laws.
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02 Oct 2023
CDO interview: Lalo Luna, global head of strategy and insights, Heineken
By Mark SamuelsThe brewing giant is building a data ecosystem to bring new insights to the business and to make the most of emerging developments in artificial intelligence capabilities
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02 Oct 2023
Mitel seals Unify move and promises smooth transition for partners
By Simon QuickeAmbition to become major unified comms player should benefit partners from both suppliers
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02 Oct 2023
What a Western Digital-Kioxia merger might mean for NAND
By Adam ArmstrongSpeculation that Kioxia and Western Digital could combine their NAND businesses is making rounds again. Analysts consider what it may mean for the flash memory market.
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02 Oct 2023
Versity targets Exabyte volumes in data archiving
By Pierre BerlemontVersity builds archiving for Exabyte data volumes on tape and in object storage. It has built its own S3 and transitioned to a GPL licence for supercomputing archives
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02 Oct 2023
Microsoft embarks on green concrete trials to decarbonise datacentre builds
By Caroline DonnellySoftware giant Microsoft is turning its attention to shrinking the environmental footprint of its datacentres by finding low-carbon alternatives to concrete
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02 Oct 2023
How the Australian government is approaching AI
By Aaron TanThe Australian government is experimenting with AI use cases in a safe environment while it figures out ways to harness the technology to benefit citizens and businesses
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29 Sep 2023
Government hands over £12.5m to farming tech innovators
By Lis EvenstadSome 19 projects focusing on automation and robotic technology will get funding from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to boost the agricultural sector
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29 Sep 2023
UK tech sector ‘let down’ and ‘betrayed’ over Rishi Sunak’s net-zero policy tweaks
By Caroline DonnellyNow the dust has settled on the news Rishi Sunak is tweaking several of the policies underpinning the government’s net-zero goal, the UK tech industry has hit back at the news
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29 Sep 2023
First subpostmaster Horizon conviction overturned in Scotland
By Karl FlindersScotland has seen its first Post Office Horizon conviction overturned, taking the UK total to 92
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29 Sep 2023
Government to hire 2,500 people for digital roles by 2025
By Lis EvenstadGovernment is aiming to ramp up digital skills in Whitehall with a promise to recruit 2,500 new tech and digital roles through apprenticeships and talent programmes
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29 Sep 2023
Lenovo working with channel on sustainability challenges
By Simon QuickeVendor Lenovo acutely aware it needs to work with its partner community to hit carbon reduction targets and help customers do the same
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29 Sep 2023
Government ‘breached privacy’ of Horizon victims with compensation offer, says lawyer
By Karl FlindersThe government breached the privacy of victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal through making a compensation offer public
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29 Sep 2023
Government launches £65m space tech fund
By Lis EvenstadThe funding from the UK Space Agency is part of the National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP), and aims to support and accelerate innovation in the sector
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29 Sep 2023
Scottish watchdog urges wider biometric oversight
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonScotland’s biometrics watchdog urges Scottish Parliament to extend oversight of biometric information to include the entire criminal justice system, not just police
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29 Sep 2023
As India takes off to space, the stardust will fall on IT
By Pratima HarigunaniIndia's progress in space technology will yield benefits not only for its burgeoning space industry but also propel IoT and telephony applications
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28 Sep 2023
Workday: Conversational AI will change how we work
By Patrick ThibodeauIn six to 12 months, Workday will roll out generative AI uses for everything from job description writing to contract verification. Conversational AI will be part of the UI.
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28 Sep 2023
US, Japan warn China-linked 'BlackTech' targeting routers
By Alexander CulafiCISA said BlackTech has targeted Cisco and other router makers by using a variety of tools and techniques to modify and even replace devices' firmware.
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28 Sep 2023
Cisco patches zero-day vulnerability under attack
By Arielle WaldmanCisco said its Advanced Security Initiatives Group discovered the zero-day flaw while investigating attempted attacks on the vendor's Group Encrypted Transport VPN feature.
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28 Sep 2023
Everbridge 360 emphasizes communication, preparedness
By Paul CrocettiEverbridge envisions its new 360 critical event management platform as a multiyear release. Features are heavy on the ability to communicate in a disaster.
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28 Sep 2023
SAP joins generative AI crowd with Joule
By Jim O'DonnellSAP's Joule is the company's generative AI assistant for its cloud portfolio, but the technology is still in the early stages and the ERP giant will need to prove its value.
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28 Sep 2023
Strasbourg court condemns Turkey for jailing teacher for using ByLock encrypted messaging app
By Bill GoodwinThe case is expected to have implications for the use of digital evidence in prosecutions against users of other encrypted phone apps
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28 Sep 2023
Nutanix enhances programme to drive channel activity
By Simon QuickeNutanix’s annual enhancement of its partner efforts continues to put the focus on driving more sales through the channel
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28 Sep 2023
IoT seeks 5G Advanced possibilities with world’s first ambient IoT visibility platform
By Joe O’HalloranInternet of things specialist Wiliot enhances core ambient platform to include real-time humidity sensing – along with temperature and location sensing and carbon emissions measurement – for visibility into enterprise supply chains
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28 Sep 2023
US lawmakers write to AI firms about ‘gruelling’ work conditions
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonLawmakers have written to nine tech companies – including Amazon, Google and Microsoft – about the working conditions of those they employ to train and maintain their artificial intelligence systems, giving them until 11 October 2023 to respond
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28 Sep 2023
CyberSmart arming MSPs in security fight
By Simon QuickeVendor CyberSmart is keen to ensure those serving SMEs are as secure as their customers can be in the face of increasing attacks
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28 Sep 2023
HPE drives Ryder Cup connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E, Private 5G
By Joe O’HalloranTech provider delivers Athonet private 5G service alongside Aruba Networking Wi-Fi technology for the first time, providing connectivity for fans and operations staff at premier golf event
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28 Sep 2023
Sisense unveils composable toolkit for app development
By Eric AvidonCompose SDK for Fusion is a composable set of APIs that enable developers to build customized advanced analytics applications to inform business users within their normal workflow.
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28 Sep 2023
Businesses disconnected from realities of API security
By Alex ScroxtonBusiness leaders feel confident they’ve got a handle on API security, but at the same time, incidents are through the roof, according to a report
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28 Sep 2023
How Akamai is driving growth in APAC
By Aaron TanAkamai's managing director for the region outlines the company’s growth journey, how it sets itself apart from competitors, and its strategies to drive the next phase of growth
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28 Sep 2023
Security and risk management spending to grow 14% next year
By Alex ScroxtonGrowth in public cloud services will stand out over the next 12 months, as Gartner projects an overall 14% increase in cyber spending in 2024
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28 Sep 2023
Samsung Electronics, KDDI to form 5G global network slicing alliance
By Joe O’HalloranGlobal electronics and communications technology provider signs agreement with leading Japanese mobile network operator to form alliance based around key aspect of 5G infrastructure
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28 Sep 2023
EE claims network experience leadership among UK mobile operators
By Joe O’HalloranLatest guide to understanding the true experience on offer from the UK’s mobile operators sees not one market best company, but BT-owned comms provider scoops lion’s share of awards
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28 Sep 2023
Yahoo picks Intigriti to run crowdsourced bug bounty programme
By Alex ScroxtonDigital media brand Yahoo is setting up a crowdsourced bug bounty programme with ethical hacking specialist Intigriti, and is reaching out to the Capture the Flag community to participate
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28 Sep 2023
NTT, Qualcomm drive AI at the network edge
By Joe O’HalloranMobile platform giant and leading IT infrastructure and services company invest in and accelerate the development of the 5G device ecosystem, including edge-as-a-service offering and 5G-enabled chipsets with AI models built in
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27 Sep 2023
ServiceNow continues to embed generative AI across workflows
By Esther AjaoThe vendor is not only focusing generative AI on various phases of the workflow, but also on domain-specific LLMs for its Now suite of digital assistants.
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27 Sep 2023
Meta introduces new AI assistant and studio
By Esther AjaoThe social media giant introduces new tools that incorporate generative AI capabilities in Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. Some features could be helpful for small businesses.
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27 Sep 2023
Five more subpostmasters have IT system-related convictions overturned
By Karl FlindersOver 90 former subpostmasters have so far seen wrongful convictions overturned since it was proved that software errors were to blame for accounting shortfalls
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27 Sep 2023
Now a graduated CNCF project, Istio contests complexity rep
By Beth PariseauBoasting a broader contributor base, including Microsoft, and with service mesh on the verge of going fully mainstream, Istio advocates look to shake the project's early image.
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27 Sep 2023
Sapphire adds OT security depot with Awen buy
By Simon QuickeSecurity player views deal as start of next growth phase just weeks after welcoming fresh CEO
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27 Sep 2023
Post Office had no interest in subpostmaster welfare when taking legal action, says Fujitsu memo
By Karl FlindersFujitsu memo reveals Post Office didn’t care how legal action would affect its subpostmasters as it placed the reputation of its computer system before their welfare
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27 Sep 2023
BNZSA cuts ribbon on marketing as a service offering
By Simon QuickeFirm is looking to help improve channel marketing efforts with a concierge service that will provide high levels of support
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27 Sep 2023
Researchers offer free threat briefings on Vegas casino hackers
By Alex ScroxtonPermiso, a cloud detection and response startup, is making its threat intel team available to speak on Scattered Spider, the group behind recent cyber attacks on MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment
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27 Sep 2023
City of Las Vegas masters cyber incident response with Darktrace
By Alex ScroxtonThe high-rolling city of Las Vegas experiences unique cyber security challenges rarely seen elsewhere. CIO Mike Sherwood reveals how he turned to Darktrace to help address incidents quicker and with confidence
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27 Sep 2023
Satcom market set for decade of expansion
By Joe O’HalloranSpace-based connectivity sector set for much higher orbit as new satellite technology acts as catalyst for improved economics, including lower-capacity pricing and capability to provide higher provisioning rates per site
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26 Sep 2023
Acceldata makes acquisition to improve AI, LLM observability
By Eric AvidonThe acquisition will give users more visibility into generative AI and LLM pipelines in addition to the traditional data pipelines already served by the vendor.
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26 Sep 2023
Clop MoveIt Transfer attacks affect over 2,000 organizations
By Alexander CulafiAccording to research by security vendor Emsisoft, 2,095 organizations and 62,054,613 individuals have been affected by the Clop gang's attacks on MoveIt Transfer customers.
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26 Sep 2023
Getty’s AI-generated image tool allays some artist concerns
By Esther AjaoThe image generator helps the stock image company get into the generative market and answer copyright questions for businesses but could still be a concern to artists.
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26 Sep 2023
U.S. antitrust case against Amazon not a clear win
By Makenzie HollandThe FTC is looking to make an antitrust case against Amazon for using anticompetitive strategies to harm both sellers and shoppers on its platform.
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26 Sep 2023
MongoDB reveals new generative AI, vector search tools
By Eric AvidonAfter unveiling an integration with Google's LLM suite in June, the vendor moved a set of NLP tools into preview and introduced new data migration and vector search capabilities.
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26 Sep 2023
MSP shares details of Kaseya VSA ransomware attack, recovery
By Nicole LaskowskiProgressive Computing was one of 60 victims of the Kaseya VSA ransomware attack in 2021. Now, a co-founder tells the story of discovery and recovery.
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26 Sep 2023
Ericsson, Telefónica ink memorandum of understanding for Open RAN cloud evolution
By Joe O’HalloranLeading operator and global communications tech provider embark on collaboration to deal with shift in future mobile networks towards cloud-based open networks
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26 Sep 2023
SurveyMonkey Forms has new templates, pre-built prompts
By Mary ReinesThe vendor brings new capabilities such as pre-built question fields with Forms, an online form creation tool, to make it easier for businesses to collect data from customers.
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26 Sep 2023
Northern Ireland to open largest 5G testbed set for smart manufacturing
By Joe O’HalloranUK authority on advanced digital technology announces launch of what it says will be the largest 5G testbed in Northern Ireland
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26 Sep 2023
UK government quietly disbands data ethics advisory board
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonThe government has disbanded its Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation’s advisory board in favour of pulling the relevant artificial intelligence (AI) and data knowledge from a pool of external experts
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26 Sep 2023
D-Link focusing on channel profitability
By Simon QuickeNetworking vendor D-Link is keen to make sure it does good business with partners and sell a wide range of products
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26 Sep 2023
Sony alleged victim of new extortion gang
By Alex ScroxtonA little-known threat actor claims it has breached IT systems and networks at electronics and entertainment giant Sony, and is threatening to release the organisation’s data unless paid off
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26 Sep 2023
Dell Apex brings cloud Azure HCI to ground
By Adam ArmstrongDell Apex Cloud Platform for Microsoft Azure combines Dell hardware with Microsoft Azure software, a move that adds to Dell's hybrid cloud offerings.
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26 Sep 2023
BT announces regional roll-out schedule for Digital Voice
By Joe O’HalloranDespite its plan for making voice services an add-on to broadband, rather than a service in its own right, UK leading telco asserts that the landline is here to stay as it reveals strategy to change analogue services to digital
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26 Sep 2023
Kubernetes storage: It’s object or nothing for MinIO
By Pierre BerlemontSAN and NAS are finished in the age of the cloud when it comes to cloud-native Kubernetes storage, according to container-focused object storage maker MinIO
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26 Sep 2023
IT contractors ‘forced against their will’ to work for umbrella companies, survey finds
By Caroline DonnellyResearch conducted by contracting authority ContractorCalculator paints a bleak picture of the plight of IT contractors ‘forced’ to provide their services through umbrella firms
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26 Sep 2023
Cover-ups still the norm in the wake of a cyber incident
By Alex ScroxtonAlmost half of organisations that have experienced a cyber incident did not report it to the appropriate authorities, according to a report
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26 Sep 2023
HMRC names and shames non-compliant umbrella firms for running tax avoidance schemes
By Caroline DonnellyThe government tax collection agency is stepping up its efforts to prevent contractors falling victim to non-compliant umbrella firms with three new names added to its list of known tax avoidance schemes
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26 Sep 2023
CBRS network infrastructure set to be $1.5bn opportunity by 2026
By Joe O’HalloranStudy calculates that annual spending on LTE and 5G NR-based CBRS network infrastructure – which includes RAN, mobile core and transport network equipment – will boom over next three years