Enterprise data privacy management
CIOs face regular enterprise data security and privacy issues as they are expected to effectively use technology to share data while still following specific rules and regulations to protect personal information. Specific data security and privacy issues include creating best practices for security and data theft prevention, setting up data privacy policies and avoiding data privacy incidents. Find the latest enterprise data security and privacy information for CIOs, including news, tips and other resources, in this topic section.
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Feature
24 Feb 2023
6 must-read blockchain books for 2023
Numerous sources provide comprehensive information on blockchain fundamentals and applications. We narrowed the field to six of the most popular and diverse books available. Continue Reading
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28 Dec 2022
8 top blockchain certification courses to pursue in 2023
Numerous blockchain certification courses are available for beginners and seasoned professionals, so we narrowed the field to some of the more diverse and comprehensive programs. Continue Reading
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News
02 Feb 2023
Samsung seeks bigger role as a business mobile provider
Samsung's wide variety of mobile devices, partnerships with software makers and government-grade security are differentiators in the business market, analysts said. Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2023
Threat activity increasing around Fortinet VPN vulnerability
Following public disclosure of the critical VPN flaw in December, multiple reports show threat actors are exploiting it to target high-profile organizations. Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2023
AMD lifts optimism for the chip market with upbeat earnings
AMD reported a rise in fourth-quarter revenue, along with expectations for a much-needed surge in demand for PCs in the second half of 2023. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Feb 2023
The 10 most promising tools for Web 3.0 development
Web 3.0 doesn't exist yet, but there are many tools for developing apps for the next generation web and bridging the gap from today's Web 2.0 infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Feb 2023
How long should you support Android phones in the enterprise?
The Android OS can run on a wide range of devices, but how long should enterprise organizations support Android phones? Find out which factors help determine the lifecycle length. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Feb 2023
Put WebAssembly on the front-end and back-end in 2023
With near-native performance on both the server and the client, expect to see greater WebAssembly adoption in 2023. Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2023
Azure Load Testing now GA with new speed, security options
Microsoft's Azure Load Testing rolls out with new features to create fast load tests, securely push code to test environments and monitor test performance during the run. Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2023
HeadCrab malware targets Redis to mine cryptocurrency
Aqua Security said the HeadCrab botnet has taken control of at least 1,200 servers via internet-facing instances of the opensource DBMS Redis and is using them for cryptomining. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Feb 2023
Speed up onboarding with Active Directory user templates
Active Directory account templates are not difficult to make. But it helps to know how to use certain shortcuts, like variables, to create home directories and roaming profiles. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Feb 2023
Pros and cons of AI-generated content
Artificial intelligence is growing rapidly in the tech sector and assisting with various tasks such as creating images and generating content. However, it cannot do everything. Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2023
Ericsson, Intel and Microsoft demo enterprise laptop 5G network slicing capabilities
Comms tech provider teams with chip and IT giants on ‘pioneering’ trial demonstrating the applicability of 5G networking slicing technology on devices beyond smartphones Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2023
Ransomware attacks on public sector persist in January
Many of the attacks disclosed or reported in January occurred against the public sector, including multiple school districts that were hit within days of one another. Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2023
Trustmarque starts mid-market growth plan with Livingstone buy
Firm talks of taking the first step as it signals ambitions to make a greater impact in the UK Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2023
What are the different types of marketing personalization?
Marketing teams use multiple personalization strategies for customer outreach, like emails, targeted ads and chatbots. Each approach brings several benefits and can improve CX. Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2023
FluidOne dips back into M&A market
Cloud player FluidOne is expanding the business less than a year after its last move as it continues to expand its portfolio and reach Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Feb 2023
01 Founders: the coding course where students teach each other
There are several different routes into technology, each posing their own challenges, yet a lack diversity and skills shortages still persist in the UK’s tech sector. “We guarantee a job to every ... Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2023
Jellyfish value stream management tool busts bottlenecks
Jellyfish adds value stream data to its productivity tracking tool for engineering teams that want to address inefficiencies in software development. Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2023
Globe Telecom claims improved connectivity with MatSing lens antennas
Philippines MNO announces first mobile network deployment of lens antenna technology in Southeast Asia designed to deliver improved 4G/LTE and 5G mobile capacity Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2023
Goodbye NHS Digital – a new era of NHS technology is upon us
As NHS Digital is officially merged into NHS England, Computer Weekly takes a look at the history of the organisation and what the merger could mean for the future of NHS IT Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Feb 2023
Security Think Tank: Getting the training and development mix right
Rob Dartnall, CEO at SecAlliance and chair of Crest’s UK Council, describes the need for formal, varied and continuous development in the cyber security sector Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2023
Government plans to catch tax fraudsters with help of AI
Cabinet Office signs a deal with data analytics company Quantexa, aiming to use data and artificial intelligence to tackle public sector fraud Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2023
North Korea’s Lazarus gang exposes itself in opsec failure
WithSecure researchers linked a campaign of cyber attacks targeting medical research and energy firms to North Korea’s infamous Lazarus APT after a group member accidentally screwed up Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2023
Symbio acquires Intrado Australia’s UCaaS business
The all-cash A$5m deal will expand Symbio’s footprint in the UCaaS market and deepen its reach into enterprises and government entities Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2023
Suspected LockBit ransomware attack causes havoc in City of London
A suspected LockBit ransomware attack on trading software firm Ion has caused chaos for City of London traders Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2023
UK government announces plans to protect consumers through cryptoasset regulation
UK government wants feedback on its plans to regulate organisations operating in the cryptoasset sector Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Feb 2023
NTT & Palo Alto Networks get sassy on secure SaaS SASE
NTT Ltd. has changed. It’s a long time since the company was known as the Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, that name was only used when the organisation was established as a state ... Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2023
Arnold Clark customer data was stolen in Play ransomware attack
Arnold Clark confirms data leaked on dark web was stolen from its systems in ransomware attack Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2023
Three UK goes data-driven with Amdocs for personalised customer experience
Software and services provider to let UK-based operator migrate to a modern, cloud-based data architecture, enabling it to serve its customers contextual, timely recommendations and suggestions Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2023
EE unveils 5G connectivity for London Underground
Just weeks after 4G landed on the Central and Northern lines for the first time, BT-owned operator now brings 5G to the Tube, with Archway, Notting Hill Gate and Tufnell Park the first stations to benefit Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Feb 2023
6 best practices for metadata storage and management
Metadata is crucial to getting the most out of data, so organizations should store it properly. Best practices include protection and understanding the IT architecture. Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2023
Romance fraudsters stole £65m from Brits since 2020
Online romance fraudsters have scammed Brits out of £65m in the past three years, according to retail bank TSB Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2023
Hard drives fall on hard times
Hard drive manufacturers have had a couple of bad quarters due to the lingering effects of the pandemic and supply chain issues, but see a turning point on the horizon. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Feb 2023
Implications of AI art lawsuits for copyright laws
Lawsuits filed by Getty Images and several artists could determine whether generative AI developers can use copyrighted materials as part of their training data sets. Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2023
New Acumatica ERP features focus on productivity for SMBs
Acumatica's latest release of its SaaS ERP includes new features to improve ease of use and productivity for SMB customers, while strengthening its competitive advantage. Continue Reading
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Opinion
01 Feb 2023
Understand the emerging digital employee experience market
The emerging market of digital employee experience is a very broad concept with many components and several major players touching different aspects of this process. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Feb 2023
4 steps to troubleshoot Windows 11 network issues
When IT administrators encounter problems with a Windows 11 network connection, they have plenty of options to fix the issue. Learn the steps to troubleshoot these issues. Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2023
BI adoption poised to break through barrier -- finally
Analytics use within organizations has been stuck for more than a decade. But the combination of embedded BI, NLP and development of a data culture could result in a breakthrough. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Feb 2023
What reverse shell attacks are and how to prevent them
Attackers use reverse shells to covertly attack an organization's environment. Discover what a reverse shell is and how to mitigate such attacks. Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2023
Tech sector layoffs explained: What you need to know
Large tech layoffs continue through 2023 with headlines showing thousands of people losing their jobs. Here is why the economy, interest rates and pandemic hiring are to blame. Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2023
Capital One machine learning strategy taps MLOps
The financial services company harnesses ML for several use cases and aims to deploy the technology at scale through standardized infrastructure and the MLOps methodology. Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2023
FTX scam explained: Everything you need to know
Cryptocurrency values rose in 2021 but started to decline in 2022, causing some exchange platforms to fold. FTX appeared to stay strong -- until news broke of an elaborate scam. Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2023
Kepler project aims to help curb Kubernetes energy waste
Running Kubernetes clusters can lead to high costs and energy use. The researchers behind the Kepler project hope the tool will help IT pros track and curb cluster energy waste. Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2023
NCSC for Startups inducts four companies into programme
Four more startups are set to join the NCSC accelerator, which helps the UK government develop technology and approaches to pressing cyber security challenges Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2023
Cisco fixes two bugs that could have led to supply chain attacks on users
Two vulnerabilities uncovered in Cisco hardware could have opened the door to serious supply chain cyber attacks, according to the Trellix researchers who found them Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2023
Picocom, Antevia collaborate to provide in-building private 5G for enterprises
5G tech designer forges partnership with 5G silicon manufacturer to create new class of private network coverage for global enterprises, promising creation of cost-effective in-building networks faster than ever Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2023
Cloud security top risk to enterprises in 2023, says study
A PwC study finds senior executives expect cyber attacks on cloud services to increase significantly this year Continue Reading
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Tutorial
01 Feb 2023
How to use BeEF, the Browser Exploitation Framework
The open source BeEF pen testing tool can be used by red and blue teams alike to hook web browsers and use them as beachheads to launch further attacks. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Feb 2023
What's new with the EXO v3 module for Exchange admins?
Microsoft made several significant improvements in the Exchange Online PowerShell v3 module for added reliability and performance when managing the hosted email platform. Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2023
Tech workers seek alternative employment to avoid redundancy
With rumours of mass redundancies rife in the IT sector, many tech workers are applying for other roles rather than risk becoming unemployed Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2023
CryptoRom scam abuses Apple and Google app stores to claim victims
Sophos researchers report on two fake apps used by romance scammers to lure victims into parting with their money, both of which were able to escape the attention of Apple and Google app store safeguards Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2023
HYCU R-Cloud expands data protection for SaaS
The new R-Cloud connects SaaS data silos to HYCU's data protection capabilities for an under protected part of the IT infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 Feb 2023
Sysdig lifts ‘lid’ on container image risks
Sysdig says it’s ‘driving the standard’ for cloud and container security - but how? The company reminds us that it ‘pioneered’ cloud-native runtime threat detection and response by creating Falco ... Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2023
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust warned in 2018 about datacentre cooling issues, outage report shows
A review has been published regarding the circumstances that led to two datacentres, hosting healthcare systems for Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, overheating during the 2022 summer heatwave Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2023
PayPal slashes 2,000 jobs in face of tough economic outlook
Fintech giant making thousands of redundancies as global economic outlook remains poor Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2023
Innovative Technology deploys age estimation tech in shops and pubs
A company involved in Home Office-led trials of biometric age estimation technologies has begun rolling out its hardware to UK shops and pubs so they can use its facial recognition algorithm to assure customers’ ages Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2023
Malware variant can block contactless payments
Kaspersky warns that the latest variant of the Prilex malware can block contactless payments to force people to insert cards, enabling criminals to steal money Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2023
NASA works with IBM on foundational data model for Earth science
Using IBM’s foundational model for artificial intelligence, NASA plans to offer researchers a way to access the vast troves of data it collects about Earth Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2023
UK Cyber Council and ISACA launch audit, assurance programme
The UK Cyber Security Council has teamed up with ISACA to partner on a new audit and assurance programme for security pros Continue Reading
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Opinion
01 Feb 2023
Tips on improving cyber training for home workers
How better security training can help firms tackle new cyber threats facing remote workers Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2023
Reaping green dividends with data management
Getting data management right has been pivotal for Singapore IoT startup SensorFlow to optimise energy consumption and reduce carbon emissions for its hotelier clients Continue Reading
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E-Zine
01 Feb 2023
MicroScope: Opportunities in security
In this month’s issue, we explore the possibilities for the channel to make its mark with security services, and take a closer look at whether the ChatGPT revolution brings more benefits or negatives with it Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2023
Calif. climate bill to require business carbon emissions data
The Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act introduced in California would require businesses to report their scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2023
NetApp to lay off 8% of workforce, blames economy
NetApp reduced its global workforce by 8%. Analysts said the layoffs are a combination of hardware buyer hesitancy and employee redundancies from acquisitions. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2023
Web 3.0 business opportunities, ideas and what to expect
Web 3.0 is emerging as the next evolution of the internet. Here's how it could impact business models and provide new opportunities from greater transparency and efficiency. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2023
Fine-tune a social media emergency plan with ISO 22329:2021
Social media and its effective management are major interests for emergency management professionals. Find out how ISO's recent standard can help guide a social media strategy. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2023
Despite a layoff, Workday is still hiring
Workday's layoff is part of a growing list of tech companies cutting employees. But the company says it didn't overhire and is instead taking steps toward realignment. Continue Reading
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Podcast
31 Jan 2023
ServiceNow workflow can smooth ERP edges with partner help
ServiceNow vice presidents Jeff Gore and Kirsten Loegering explain what's involved in implementing the platform to improve the employee experience on ERP and HR systems. Continue Reading
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Podcast
31 Jan 2023
Risk & Repeat: The FBI's Hive ransomware takedown
This podcast episode discusses the law enforcement operation that led to the infiltration and takedown of the Hive network and what it could mean for other ransomware gangs. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2023
4 critical API caching practices all developers should know
API caching can increase the performance and response time of an application, but only if it's done right. Learn about some of the caching tools and techniques worth implementing. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2023
5 ways Web 3.0 will impact digital marketing
If Web 3.0 can provide greater privacy, more marketing reach and better targeting, the World Wide Web's latest iteration could ease the online customer personalization problem. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jan 2023
Microsoft's OpenAI investment to boost work productivity
This series of UC blogs examines Microsoft's investment in OpenAI, Amazon Chime's advancements that increase productivity and RingCentral DaaS. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2023
Zoom adds chatbot virtual assistant to CCaaS offering
The Zoom chatbot uses conversational language and proprietary AI to assist people calling Zoom's contact center as a service. Zoom launched its CCaaS last year. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2023
How to purchase SSDs during a NAND flash price fall
Although NAND flash prices are collapsing, that doesn't mean that they will pop back up at some future date. It's rarely a good idea to purchase SSDs well before they are needed. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2023
Understanding how long iPhones can last in the enterprise
Organizations may want to use the devices they invest in for as long as possible, but how long does Apple support iPhones? Explore the factors that affect the lifespan of iPhones. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2023
What cybersecurity consolidation means for enterprises
Experts predict cybersecurity consolidation will increase in the months and years ahead. Security leaders should consider what that means for their purchasing strategies. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2023
Security is key to maximizing cloud adoption success in healthcare
Security must be considered throughout the cloud adoption process and beyond when it comes to healthcare. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2023
Horizon3.ai releases POC exploit for VMware vulnerabilities
Penetration testing vendor Horizon3.ai published technical details and exploit code for three new CVEs in VMware vRealize Log Insight that can be chained for remote code execution. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2023
Tech Nation to shutter after more than a decade
Tech Nation due to shutter after losing core funding to Barclays Eagle Labs, which will take over its role in supporting UK technology startups and scaleups Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2023
Compare Microsoft Teams Operator Connect vs. Direct Routing
As more companies migrate their telephony to Microsoft Teams, IT departments have two options to bring their current PSTN provider to the Teams platform. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2023
Cyber training firm launches £20k data protection scholarship
Training specialist Freevacy has launched a £20,000 scholarship fund to train data privacy and protection professionals Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2023
Oracle officially supports Red Hat Enterprise Linux on OCI
Responding to user demand, Oracle struck a deal with Red Hat to make the latter's Enterprise Linux operating system an integral part of Oracle's multi-cloud strategy. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2023
Follow-up care slightly more common after audio-only telehealth visits
A recent study showed that follow-up care, including downstream emergency care, was higher after telephone-only versus video visits, but some treatment measures, like lab order rates, were lower. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2023
Russian DDoS hacktivists seen targeting western hospitals
A swathe of attacks by the Putin-supporting DDoS operation known as Killnet has targeted hospitals and other infrastructure in several Nato countries, with the UK thought to be at risk Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2023
Crédit Agricole tests quantum in finance
The corporate and investment bank has run experiments with Pasqal and Multiverse to demo quantum computing in finance Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2023
Kaseya increases channel commitment with boost to MDF and headcount
Vendor enhances global partner programme with focus on enablement and support Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2023
GitHub warns Desktop, Atom users after code-signing certificates pinched
Threat actors stole encrypted code-signing certificates for GitHub’s Desktop and Atom applications in December 2022, prompting warnings for users Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2023
EvolveODM seals second deal in three months
SD-WAN specialist adds more voice and data depot with its latest acquisition in just a few weeks Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2023
MI5 unlawfully collected and held millions of people’s data
Secretive court finds MI5 knowingly acted unlawfully in use of bulk surveillance warrants, and the Home Office continued granting warrants despite information the agency was operating outside the law Continue Reading
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Opinion
31 Jan 2023
Three outsourcing trends to look out for in 2023
ISG's Andreas Fahr outlines three IT sourcing trends to look out for in the coming year. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2023
Zurich Insurance Group plots multiyear move to AWS public cloud
Multiline insurance firm Zurich is plotting a move to the AWS public cloud to help revamp its customer offerings Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2023
Private equity investors continued to shape datacentre market M&A activity in 2022
As deal sizes increase in the face of growing demand for cloud and internet-based services, datacentre operators are increasingly finding themselves on the receiving end of private equity investment Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2023
Digital banking changing the high street forever as banks close branches and open alternatives
Banks are reshaping their channels as customers move to digital services, with physical innovation complementing digital strategies Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2023
University of Stirling taps into Alation data catalogue technology
The University of Stirling is the first non-US university to participate in a data management education programme provided pro bono by data catalogue supplier Alation Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2023
Royal Mail recovers more International Tracked services
Royal Mail is making further progress in recovering IT systems hit by a ransomware attack, and has re-enabled another tranche of international export services Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2023
MPs warned of AI arms race to the bottom
Expert tells Parliamentary committee that tech companies developing artificial intelligence are cutting corners and placing safety on the backburner, opening up ‘enormous risks’ for the future of AI Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2023
ATO renews major Macquarie deal
The contract renewal will enable the Australian Tax Office to tap Macquarie’s security operations centre, among other services, to secure its IT environment and protect sensitive data Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2023
Reverse cloud migrations: shifting IT back on-premise
With a steady trickle of customer organisations returning on-premise, a need to plan better may not be the whole story. Continue Reading