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Feature
02 Feb 2022
Self-service data preparation: What it is and how it helps users
Using self-service tools to properly prepare data simplifies analytics and visualization tasks for business users and speeds complex modeling processes for data scientists. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jan 2022
6 data preparation best practices for analytics applications
Amid issues of data sources, data silos and data quality, the process of collecting and prepping data for analytics applications requires a practical and effective approach. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Feb 2023
Web 2.0 vs. Web 3.0 vs. Web 1.0: What's the difference?
It's important to know what might happen in the evolution from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0. Learn their differences and how the original web laid the groundwork for the internet's future. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Feb 2023
DataStax builds Astra Block for Web3
Apache Cassandra enterprise database company has pushed its focus on what it calls real-time AI development further outwards with a new Web3-focused creation. The organisation’s Astra Block is a ... Continue Reading
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News
13 Feb 2023
Mixed news for enterprise network infrastructure upgrades
Businesses working with aging network architectures could use a tech refresh. While the easing of equipment backlogs works in their favor, budgets could hold them back. Continue Reading
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News
13 Feb 2023
Namecheap email system hacked, used for phishing campaign
While the domain registrar said it was not breached directly, it did confirm its third-party email system was compromised Sunday and warned customers not to open any unauthorized emails. Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 Feb 2023
What do the tech sector redundancy rounds mean for international employees working in the UK?
Individuals that have chosen to relocate to the UK to develop their careers sponsored by their employers face not only losing their job but their right to remain in the UK. What are the options? Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 Feb 2023
What’s the technology talent and recruitment outlook for 2023?
Despite layoffs from technology companies demand for IT staff in 2023 is expected to be robust, but organisations may turn towards contractors and off-shoring Continue Reading
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News
13 Feb 2023
Process mining tool provides guidance based on past projects
SAP Signavio Process Explorer is a next step in the evolution of process mining, delivering recommendations on transformation projects based on thousands of completed projects. Continue Reading
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News
13 Feb 2023
Russian spear phishing campaign escalates efforts toward critical UK, US and European targets
Russian hacking group Seaborgium refines its tactics in a continuation of attacks against targets including not-for-profit organisations with geopolitical affiliations Continue Reading
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Podcast
13 Feb 2023
Tech sector lay-offs in the round – Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
The team talks about tech sector job losses in the round, with possible bright spots for corporate IT and contractors, and data and hybrid working strategies at the Very Group Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Feb 2023
How much does a VM cost? A guide for IT ops
VM prices can vary widely depending on factors such as resources and use, making it challenging to predict spending. Use this VM cost guide to estimate pricing for your organization. Continue Reading
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News
13 Feb 2023
KPMG launches metaverse and digital twin hub in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Arabian government’s commitment to investing in metaverse technology has attracted a KPMG centre of excellence to its shores Continue Reading
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News
13 Feb 2023
Investigatory Powers Act: Home Office proposes rethink of safeguards on bulk data collection
David Anderson KC will review the safeguards on intelligence service and police use of bulk datasets following a Home Office assessment that they are 'disproportionate'. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Feb 2023
Examples of real-time analytics for businesses
Organizations use real-time analytics and automation to be more efficient and effective, whether it's in retail, healthcare, manufacturing or other verticals. Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 Feb 2023
Avoid data sprawl with a single source of truth
Enterprise Strategy Group research shows organizations are struggling with real-time data insights. A single source of truth can make operations more efficient and more accurate. Continue Reading
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News
13 Feb 2023
Hycu aims at universal SaaS backup with R-Cloud
Hycu’s R-Cloud aims to provide an API-driven backup product for any software-as-a-service application for enterprise customers, based on a simple low-code development environment Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Feb 2023
Using the Local Skills Improvement Plans to bring UK Skills Policy into the 21st Century
Most Local Skills Improvement Plans are expected to be agreed and launched in September when UCAS expands to cover Apprenticeships. Given that half those who applied to UCAS last year were ... Continue Reading
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News
13 Feb 2023
VeUP launches to add value to AWS channel
Consultancy operation with offices on both sides of the Atlantic has spotted a gap in the market Continue Reading
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News
13 Feb 2023
Security buyers lack insight into threats, attackers, report finds
The majority of cyber security purchasing decisions are made without proper insight into the attackers organisations are facing, according to a Mandiant report Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Feb 2023
How to become an incident responder: Requirements and more
Incident response is a growth field that provides career growth options and a good salary. Here's an in-depth look at job requirements, salaries and available certifications. Continue Reading
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News
13 Feb 2023
Killnet DDoS attacks disrupt Nato websites
A series of distributed denial of service attacks on various public websites belonging to the Nato alliance were largely repelled but some resources remain unavailable Continue Reading
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News
13 Feb 2023
Police tech needs clear legal rules, says biometrics regulator
Police use of artificial intelligence and facial recognition needs to be controlled by strict rules and mechanisms to ensure public trust Continue Reading
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News
13 Feb 2023
Whistleblower in limbo as sensitive NatWest customer files remain under her bed
Whistleblower and NatWest at stalemate as regulators leave it up to them to come to an agreement on return of sensitive customer data Continue Reading
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News
13 Feb 2023
Porsche revs up Formula E team with NetApp hybrid cloud
Porsche’s electric car racing team has to set up on city street courses in short order, and does it with a portable server setup and hybrid cloud storage managed by NetApp GFC Continue Reading
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News
13 Feb 2023
Northern Ireland integrated care record set to go live in November
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust will be the first in Northern Ireland to deploy the Encompass integrated care record system, followed by a phased roll-out to other trusts Continue Reading
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News
13 Feb 2023
Ice Norway looks for 4G, 5G Network revolution with converged packet core
Norway’s third-largest mobile operator implements cloud-native converged packet core, supporting 4G, 5G NSA and 5G SA for network over cloud-native network software provider’s cloud automation for telco framework in private datacentres Continue Reading
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News
13 Feb 2023
KDDI selects Samsung Core tech to power commercial 5G standalone network
As it continues its battle for market share in a market dominated by a powerful incumbent, Japanese operator taps Korean tech giant for cloud-native 5G standalone core to ensure high stability, reliability and optimised performance within the network Continue Reading
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News
13 Feb 2023
Ericsson boosts indoor 5G capacity, precise location services
Comms tech provider introduces suite of indoor hardware and software to make indoor 5G easier for enterprises with precise-location software that enables enterprise use cases such as asset tracking and tool positioning Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 Feb 2023
Rebooting digital government to (finally) bring it into the 21st century
Nearly 30 years after the UK's first pan-government website, what has been achieved in digital government - and how do we make it better? Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Feb 2023
Cyber security training: How to be as secure as is practicably possible
If you cannot secure all the people all the time, how should a business approach cyber security training and awareness programmes? Continue Reading
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News
10 Feb 2023
GitHub to lay off 10% of workforce, sparks remote work debate
GitHub's plan to cut jobs and move to fully remote work sparks more discussion on whether remote workers will be first on the next tech chopping block. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Feb 2023
Explore Google Cloud Storage classes
For organizations that use Google Cloud Storage, it's crucial to store data in the optimal class. Understand top uses, benefits and drawbacks of Google Cloud's assorted services. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Feb 2023
Does Apple offer work profiles for iPhones?
Apple uses data and device containerization -- instead of the Android Work Profile model -- to split work and personal information on iPhones and support BYOD deployments. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Feb 2023
UC vendors extend mobile telephony capabilities
UC providers like Cisco and Microsoft are expanding mobile voice services in their platforms, enabling employees to use native dialing and more advanced mobile features. Continue Reading
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News
10 Feb 2023
New ESXi ransomware strain spreads, foils decryption tools
Since the onset of the widespread attacks last week, the ESXiArgs ransomware strain appears to have undergone updates that make it harder for enterprises to recover data. Continue Reading
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News
10 Feb 2023
U.S. AI research goal is to innovate and stay ahead of China
The U.S. government has released a report outlining plans to build a National AI Research Resource democratizing access to AI research and development resources. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Feb 2023
How industries use AI to ensure sustainability
How can e-commerce companies optimize shipping routes to reduce emissions? How can data centers lower energy use? The answer is a sustainability strategy driven by AI technologies. Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Feb 2023
How hybrid access as a service supports hybrid work
Hybrid access as a service from a startup helped a global company secure optimized connectivity over home broadband connections. Could HAaaS replace VPNs? Continue Reading
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News
10 Feb 2023
InfluxData raises $81M to advance time series capabilities
The vendor is the creator and lead sponsor of the open source InfluxDB database and plans to use the new funding to further product development as it aims for profitability. Continue Reading
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News
10 Feb 2023
Insight CEO talks of M&A options
As the firm shared full-year numbers, it also revealed its willingness to grow the business through acquisition Continue Reading
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News
10 Feb 2023
Employee monitoring notification laws gain steam
The increasing use of productivity-measuring tools is giving rise to employee monitoring notification laws. Legislation is gaining in the states, and Congress now has a bill. Continue Reading
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10 Feb 2023
Netherlands wants watchdog to reduce bias in artificial intelligence
Dutch government will take swift action to prevent citizens getting into trouble due to the misuse of algorithms Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Feb 2023
How to delete or disable an Android work profile
When users leave an organization or lose a device, it's time to remove their Android work profile. Learn three methods to get rid of a work profile on a BYOD device. Continue Reading
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News
10 Feb 2023
Committee launches digital exclusion inquiry
The Lords Communications Committee has launched an inquiry to investigate how the UK can tackle digital exclusion during the cost-of-living crisis Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Feb 2023
Why QLC flash changes the hybrid cloud equation
In the debates of hard drives vs. flash and on vs. off premises, the answer is often not just one over the other. However, surging QLC flash technology offers many benefits. Continue Reading
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News
10 Feb 2023
More than 30% of girls in tech don’t become tech undergrads
Research by McKinsey found that 31% of girls who are studying tech-based subjects at school in Europe then drop out of the pipeline before making it to university Continue Reading
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News
10 Feb 2023
QAD adds Redzone connected worker platform
ERP vendor QAD acquires vendor Redzone, providing a foothold in the market for connected worker software that helps manufacturers improve productivity. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Feb 2023
Five-minute interview: Mike Sheppard, Panasas
MicroScope gets the chance to find out a bit more about Mike Sheppard, director of channels and alliances at Panasas Continue Reading
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10 Feb 2023
Anything can happen so IT teams need to be ready, says Kyiv City Council CIO
Kyiv City Council’s IT team has experienced challenges faced by no other tech department and is determined to use what it has learnt to take Ukraine forward when the war is over Continue Reading
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News
10 Feb 2023
Shift to Partner Plus more than a programme refresh for IBM
Big Blue’s recent update to its channel programme was a couple of years in the making, and is about more than the usual tiers, rebates and enablement Continue Reading
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E-Zine
10 Feb 2023
CW EMEA: Kyiv is ready for anything
CIOs must be ready for the unexpected, but not many CIOs and IT teams face keeping a city’s vital IT running while fighting for their lives. In this issue of CW EMEA, Oleg Polovynko, CIO at Kyiv City Council, explains how the IT team in the Ukrainian capital has kept services running for its residents amid relentless bombing by Russian forces. We also look at how the Netherlands is planning to regulate AI to reduce bias, how highly accurate time protocols ensure fair trading in finance, and the use of technology in agriculture in Denmark. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
10 Feb 2023
BNPL accounted for 12% of UK online spending in January
Buy now, pay later products from fintech providers accounted for 12% of the £8bn spent online in the UK in January, according to analysis Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Feb 2023
Explore 7 future potential quantum computing uses
Organizations stand to benefit from the compute power of quantum computing as it develops. The tech has potential uses in supply chains, financial modeling and other areas. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Feb 2023
The role of automation in SD-WAN
API integration, machine learning and AIOps are vital to achieve the benefits of SD-WAN automation, which include better network performance and faster operations. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Feb 2023
How to run Java in the browser with WebAssembly
There's an easy way to run Java in the browser now that WebAssembly is a W3C standard. In this Java and WebAssembly tutorial, we show you how to compile Java into WASM, and invoke your Java code in ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Feb 2023
Why we can no longer afford to overlook the environmental impact of the cloud
In this guest post, Amy Czuba, account director at digital product design agency Nexer Digital, sets out why the environmental impact of using cloud and internet-based services needs to be talked ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Feb 2023
Oh, Canada - Open Infrastructure Summit gathers
No, not there, not this time. Not Las Vegas, not Barcelona, not Orlando, not San Francisco and not even France’s nice Nice or London’s ‘OMG that’s too far away’ fabulous ExCeL convention centre. ... Continue Reading
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News
10 Feb 2023
Average monthly broadband usage nears 600GB
After a sharp rise in broadband speed clipping, with many subscribers hitting upper-speed limits, research finds year-on-year gigabit tier adoption more than doubled in the fourth quarter of 2022 Continue Reading
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News
10 Feb 2023
Social media platform Reddit breached in phishing attack
An unspecified threat actor obtained access to internal documents, code and business systems at Reddit after stealing employee credentials in a phishing attack Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Feb 2023
The challenge for DSIT: don't become the department of 'Yes, but...'
Any (very) longstanding Computer Weekly readers may be able to cast their minds back to a time when this blog would make a regular call for the UK government to give technology policy a ... Continue Reading
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News
10 Feb 2023
Telefónica checks in with Meliá Hotels to advance hotel of the future with 5G
Hotel Meliá Madrid Serrano becomes the first establishment in Spain with 5G SA indoor coverage and network slicing supporting segmented network, which will allow guests to enjoy simultaneous translation and video streaming services, among others Continue Reading
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News
10 Feb 2023
Qualcomm looks to new wave of 5G devices with Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF
Comms tech giant intros world’s first 5G NR-light Modem-RF system with lower cost, reduced complexity, decreased power consumption and smaller form factors Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2023
DBT Labs acquires Transform to enhance Semantic Layer tool
The data transformation vendor plans to use the acquisition to enhance the functionality of its semantic modeling tool, which launched in public preview in late 2022. Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2023
U.S., U.K. hit TrickBot cybercrime gang with sanctions
TrickBot malware has caused considerable damage to U.S. organizations, particularly in the healthcare industry, and was used in Conti and Ryuk ransomware attacks. Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2023
Microsoft boosts Teams Premium tools with OpenAI's GPT-3.5
Microsoft leverages OpenAI's large language model in Teams Premium to draw meaningful information from recorded meetings. More AI features are on the roadmap. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Feb 2023
How to enable Internet Explorer mode on Microsoft Edge
Internet Explorer mode lets users view legacy IE websites not supported by other browsers, which can increase productivity and improve security for IT administrators. Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2023
Hypervisor patching struggles exacerbate ESXiArgs attacks
Ransomware hit a high number of unpatched VMware ESXi servers by exploiting two- and three-year-old flaws, which has put hypervisor patching difficulties in the spotlight. Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2023
Kubernetes platforms and the hazy fate of cloud portability
Whatever happened to Kubernetes for cloud portability? Some market research suggests the dream still lives, but platform engineering further complicates matters. Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2023
Thousands of victims apparently hit by ESXiArgs ransomware
A joint security advisory from CISA and the FBI said the ESXiArgs ransomware campaign has claimed over 3,800 servers globally since attacks first emerged last week. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Feb 2023
20 cloud backup services for businesses to consider in 2023
Before selecting a service from a cloud backup provider, identify your organization's specific needs, including which features are important for security and data management. Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2023
New Border Force unit to deploy more surveillance tech in Channel
Newly established Small Boats Operational Command (SBOC) will deploy a range of surveillance technologies in the English Channel in an attempt to deter crossings Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Feb 2023
Considerations when getting started with distributed tracing
Distributed tracing has advantages over traditional logging and monitoring, especially for microservices, but it can also affect application performance through added complexity. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Feb 2023
Cloud backup vs. cloud storage: What are the differences?
Comparing cloud backup vs. cloud storage differences can be confusing, and file sync and share further complicates things. Here's what you should know to determine which is best. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Feb 2023
4 ways to reduce network power consumption
A heavy reliance on the network can increase energy use across businesses. Here are some best practices network teams can follow to reduce power consumption. Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2023
Extreme extends network fabric to the edge with enhanced SD-WAN
With ever-increasing threat blanket in wide-area network, cloud networking provider announces automated workflows, user experiences and 10Gbps throughput to boost application performance, lower operating cost and reduce mean time to resolution Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2023
UK imposes sanctions on Conti ransomware gang leaders
Seven Russian nationals associated with the Conti and Ryuk ransomware operations have been sanctioned by the UK Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2023
Cohesity's 7.0 update adds protections against rogue admins
New capabilities in 7.0 update to Cohesity Data Cloud harden against human error or malice with split administrator key privileges and granular restorations. Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2023
AdEPT picked up for £50.3m
MSP AdEPT becomes a target of acquisition due to the potential spotted by fresh owners for further growth Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2023
SCC joins HP on tree-planting drive
Channel partner adds its backing to vendor’s goal of planting a million tress globally this year Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Feb 2023
How long can smartphones last in the enterprise?
Many organizations aim to use the smartphones they've invested in for as long as possible, but outdated or malfunctioning devices present risks that can cost more in the long run. Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2023
Deutsche Bӧrse signs decade-long deal with Google Cloud
German financial exchange firm Deutsche Bӧrse is expanding its long-standing partnership with Google Cloud as part of a push to ‘economise and concentrate’ its cloud strategy Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Feb 2023
6 best cross-chain bridges in 2023
Multichain, Celer cBridge and Portal Token Bridge are just a few of the cross-chain bridges available today. Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2023
Cost-of-living crisis creates appetite to switch banks
As millions of Brits struggle with their finances, many view tailored financial services as beneficial Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Feb 2023
Top 9 most in-demand tech jobs of 2023
For job seekers in 2023, it's important to find a role that will be in high demand both now and in the coming years. Here are nine of the most promising jobs in technology. Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2023
SPTel launches Singapore’s first LoRaWAN network
The LoRaWAN network and its solar-powered gateways will alleviate the need for businesses and IoT service providers to build their own network to hook up sensor devices Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2023
Twitter CEO Elon Musk pauses datacentre downsizing push in wake of outage
Twitter CEO Elon Musk has called a temporary halt to the company’s push to cut costs by downsizing its infrastructure expenditure after an outage left users around the world unable to post tweets Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2023
Atlassian Jira updates aim to democratize product discovery
Atlassian Jira's new tools help to organize projects, provide better visibility, and align the goals of software delivery, operations and product teams. Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2023
Banking regulatory body wants a ‘tripwire’ to flag APP fraud
Banking code of practice organisation wants banks to monitor where authorised push payment scammers are sending stolen money Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2023
EDF increases GIS software use at Hinkley Point C nuclear power site
EDF is increasing its use of a geographic information system from Esri to get a central view of construction data in the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station project Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Feb 2023
Improve business outcomes by developing employees' skills
Cloud experts, cybersecurity professionals and data scientists are among the most sought after vacancies. Building up skills internally can help Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2023
Cisco looks to Full-Stack Observability Platform to address demands of experience economy
Experience is everything in the new world of work, as organisations disrupt their own business to get a full view on how networks ensure operations will be more important Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2023
Consumers want tech-driven clothing stores
As consumers increasingly visit stores as the pandemic subsides, NTT Data finds that technology in shops could persuade consumers to return to physical shopping Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2023
How Check Point is keeping pace with the cyber security landscape
Check Point Software CEO Gil Shwed talks up the company’s growth areas, its approach to cloud security and the impact of generative AI on cyber security Continue Reading
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News
08 Feb 2023
Tech company layoffs end tech's growth streak
For the first time in two years, tech employment didn't grow in January, thanks to tech company layoffs. But the shift to digital services may keep tech employment growing. Continue Reading
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News
08 Feb 2023
CISA battles ESXiArgs ransomware campaign with recovery tool
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency published a decryptor script intended to assist VMware customers affected by ESXiArgs ransomware. Continue Reading
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News
08 Feb 2023
Dell OneFS adds security, some performance to PowerScale
Through a software-only update, Dell gives its OneFS operating system more security layers and some added performance to its PowerScale NAS line. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Feb 2023
8 top Web 3.0 use cases and examples
Smart contracts, automated content creation, targeted advertising, community building and metaverse-like experiences are some of the benefits from anticipated Web 3.0 applications. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Feb 2023
Words to go: 6 key data center sustainability metrics
When organizations go green in their data center, they will have to measure the facility's efficiency and environmental impact. Use sustainability metrics to get started. Continue Reading
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News
08 Feb 2023
Biden pushes big tech agenda in 2023 State of the Union
Biden wants bipartisan legislation strengthening antitrust enforcement and stopping big tech companies' collection of personal data. Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Feb 2023
DevSecOps needs to improve to grow adoption rates, maturity
Organizations are adding security processes and oversight to DevOps, but there's still work ahead to truly marry cybersecurity with DevOps and create a functioning DevSecOps. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Feb 2023
How to create a work profile on Android devices
When organizations enable BYOD for Android users, they should look to Android Enterprise to create work profiles on those personal devices via an MDM. Continue Reading