Enterprise data storage management
Enterprise data storage management is a serious responsibility for CIOs, given the compliance requirements involved with email archiving and data privacy. Get the latest data storage news, tips and other resources for CIOs 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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Feature
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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22 Feb 2023
Inclusion = everyone: Expert advice for improving tech diversity
At Computer Weekly’s diversity in tech event, in partnership with Nash Squared, experts shared ideas on improving diversity across the industry. Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2023
Engaging talent, deterring pests
Rentokil Initial has consolidated 77 datacentres globally to just three, but its acquisitive culture means there’s still plenty to do, as its group director of IT shared services explains. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
22 Feb 2023
Innovation not infestation – digitising pest control
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how Rentokil Initial is using the latest in digital innovation to improve the age-old task of pest control. The leading experts offer a 15-point plan to improve diversity and inclusion in IT. And with all the excitement around ChatGPT, we ask whether business is ready to use the AI chatbot. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 Feb 2023
Fauna 'cloud API' database blossoms with new observability sprouts
Fauna is a distributed document-relational database delivered as an Application Programming Interface (API), over cloud. A cloud API is now a database? Yes. The database itself aims to increase ... Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2023
IBM: Ransomware defenders showing signs of improvement
According to IBM X-Force's Threat Intelligence Index report, a smaller percentage of threat actors executed a ransomware attack after gaining access in 2022 than in 2021. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Feb 2023
4 key SD-WAN trends to watch in 2023
The challenges of managing networks during a pandemic prompted many organizations to delay SD-WAN rollouts. Four trends, however, could spark an SD-WAN resurgence in 2023. Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2023
Singtel eyes retailers with enterprise 5G offerings
Singtel teams up with Apple’s enterprise solution partners to drive 5G adoption among retailers with industry-specific offerings aimed at improving retail operations and customer experience Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Feb 2023
Ease multi-cloud governance challenges with 5 best practices
Establishing sound multi-cloud governance practices can mitigate challenges and enforce security. Review best practices and tools to help manage costs and risk. Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2023
GoDaddy's response to 'multi-year' breach criticized
GoDaddy took nearly three months to disclose that attackers breached the company in a multi-year campaign, and customers are still in the dark about the details of the attack. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Feb 2023
Get familiar with who builds 5G infrastructure
Organizations that build 5G data centers may need to upgrade their infrastructure. These 5G providers offer products like virtual RAN options, wireless access routers and others. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Feb 2023
10 important components of SDN controllers
SDN controller features include modularity, APIs, clustering and GUIs. Read more in this chapter excerpt from 'SDN-Supported Edge-Cloud Interplay for Next Generation Internet of Things.' Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Feb 2023
8 best password managers of 2023
A dedicated tool can help simplify password management and improve online security for individuals and enterprises alike. Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2023
Google's Wright names embedded BI top analytics trend
While AI has developed into an important aid for making decisions, infusing data into the workflows of business users in real time is the most significant movement in BI now. Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2023
Care provider’s IT capability expands to support wider sector and beyond
Care Plus’s IT operation went from being under NHS control to an autonomous department selling its services Continue Reading
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21 Feb 2023
Leading European operators team to accelerate Open RAN development
Leading European operators show how they are addressing questions and challenges raised by experts and decision-makers regarding open radio access networks, with a particular focus on maturity, security and energy efficiency Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2023
Royal Mail resumes full export service after cyber attack
Royal Mail resumes the last of its international services as it recovers from a ransomware attack, while the Post Office offers postmasters compensation for their lost business Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2023
Technology trends behind Cisco, Arista earnings
Cisco and Arista's latest earnings reports show that companies are upgrading campus networks and distributing more applications across cloud and edge environments. Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2023
Seven million people in UK used open banking services in 2022
More than seven million people used services that harnessed open banking last year, with 1.2 million of these first-time users Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2023
Women account for less than a third of FTSE 100 CIOs
The number of women in tech leadership positions is growing, but the pace of change is still minimal Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2023
Gap grows between users and providers in digital service delivery
Global survey of 10,000 consumers finds demand for self-service channels is twice as high as current usage, and reveals a large gap between providers’ reported rates of digitisation and consumer behaviour Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 Feb 2023
Cyber security training: Insights for future professionals
Future cyber security professionals need soft skills as well as technical ones, says security educator Sudeep Subramanian Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2023
UK finance firms short of data skills
Financial services companies in the UK lack the data skills they will need to succeed in an increasingly digital world Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Feb 2023
25 basic PowerShell commands for Windows administrators
Getting started with PowerShell or just need a quick refresher? This tip lists the most common PowerShell commands, with details on when to use them. Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2023
US government Strike Force aims to prevent adversaries from accessing disruptive tech
The US Strike Force law enforcement initiative will target rogue nation-states that pose a national security threat Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2023
NetSuite and Oracle executives optimistic about economy
Oracle NetSuite’s recent SuiteConnect event in London found executives in optimistic mood about the economy and positive about synergies between the two businesses Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2023
Williams stepping into Trustmarque CEO role
Just a few weeks after indicating it was starting a mid-market growth strategy, channel player Trustmarque has chosen a fresh leader to deliver on that ambition Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2023
Millions wasted as staff only use 40% of new software features
The majority of CIOs face an uphill struggle getting employees in their organisations to use applications to their full potential Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2023
Online makes up a quarter of retail sales in January 2023
Online shopping makes up a quarter of all retail volumes in the first month of 2023, but retail is still rocky as the cost of living rises Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2023
Qualcomm intros platform to simplify, accelerate IoT across multiple industries
Digital transformation platform combines edge and cloud technologies, coupled with API-first architecture and developer-friendly tools to simplify and scale the digital transformation Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2023
HMRC slammed for ‘needlessly’ pursuing CEST-assured outside-IR35 contractor
HMRC stands accused of needlessly drawing out an IR35-related investigation into an engineering contractor’s tax affairs by ignoring the findings of its own Check Employment Status for Tax tool Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2023
Average consumer spent more than £3,300 using contactless payments in 2022
The amount of money spent using contactless payment technology continues to rise as consumers take advantage of higher allowable spending limits Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Feb 2023
Data that doesn’t cost the earth: A decade of progress
In this guest post, Chris Pennington, director of energy and sustainability at Iron Mountain Data Centers, on the great strides the server farm industry has taken to “green up” its act over the ... Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 Feb 2023
The important role of SIEM in the SOC Triad
Sean Tickle, cyber services director at Littlefish, details why a SIEM is such an important element for the channel to understand Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 Feb 2023
Efficiency, automation and integration key to partners’ success
Michael Allen, vice-president of worldwide partners at Dynatrace, shares his views on what ingredients go into helping the channel succeed Continue Reading
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News
20 Feb 2023
Singapore organisations struggle to operationalise threat intelligence
Organisations in the city-state were satisfied with the quality of their threat intelligence, but they struggled to operationalise the information due to talent shortages and other challenges Continue Reading
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Blog Post
20 Feb 2023
How to become a software developer without a degree
You don't need a degree or a diploma to be a successful programmer. Here are the steps to follow if you want to become a software developer without a degree. Continue Reading
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News
20 Feb 2023
NBN nails down fixed wireless higher-speed tiers
Rapidly growing digital backbone of Australia reveals tiers for FWA services with universally available option offering 100-130 Mbps download speed and upload speed of 8-20 Mbps Continue Reading
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News
20 Feb 2023
Full-fibre internet to reach half of UK homes by March 2023
Ofcom data shows full-fibre deployment in the UK has maintained pace over the past 12 months and is set to reach a major tipping point in the next few weeks Continue Reading
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20 Feb 2023
Multinet taps TIP for home region firsts in optical, Open Wi-Fi deployments
Pakistan’s top service provider is building open and disaggregated Wi-Fi and transport networks across communications footprint Continue Reading
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20 Feb 2023
Veeam bundles backup products into Veeam Data Platform
Backup and data protection specialist Veeam upgrades and rebrands, with a focus on the challenges of ransomware and rapid recovery, and a claimed 500 new functions Continue Reading
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20 Feb 2023
Lenovo boss talks of a PC rebound in second half
Talking around the firm’s third-quarter numbers was an opportunity to provide an update on the prospects of the vendor’s core product area Continue Reading
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20 Feb 2023
Twitter 2FA changes bring more risks than benefits
Twitter’s approach to nudging users away from insecure SMS-based 2FA is being questioned over its logic Continue Reading
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20 Feb 2023
Why CIOs need to revisit desktop virtualisation
Cloud computing is the next revolution in infrastructure, but desktop IT is still very much on-premise Continue Reading
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20 Feb 2023
App-based Zopa bank buys BNPL fintech
App-based Zopa bank is adding a buy now, pay layer platform to its technology stack through its first acquisition Continue Reading
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20 Feb 2023
Channel round-up: Who’s gone where?
It’s time for the channel to update their contacts books as more personnel moves are made across the industry Continue Reading
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20 Feb 2023
Extreme completes largest outdoor Wi-Fi 6 deployments for NASCAR racetracks
Cloud networking provider adds to portfolio of sports arena fitouts with Wi-Fi deployments at NASCAR racetracks in the US Continue Reading
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News
20 Feb 2023
ServCity accelerates urban autonomous vehicle development
Autonomous driving consortium creates blueprint for utilisation of city infrastructure Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Feb 2023
Accreditation key to enterprise security
We look at how industry-recognised certification enables security chiefs to improve the strength of their security team Continue Reading
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News
20 Feb 2023
How Syniti is honing its chops in data management
A move to shed its back office image and a laser focus on data migration has been fuelling Syniti’s growth in data management Continue Reading
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News
17 Feb 2023
CIOs look to the channel as they increase their strategic role
Logicalis shines a light on the changing demands on IT leaders and the increasing reliance many have on partners Continue Reading
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News
17 Feb 2023
Nasstar transfers SME customer base to Global 4
Deal between two channel players will give firm the chance to focus on mid market and enterprise Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2023
Telefónica, Ericsson and Qualcomm claim 5G mmWave commercial first in Spain
Only days away from the eyes of the comms world turning to Barcelona, comms tech firms team with leading Spanish operator to demo first commercial 26GHz mobile network at Mobile World Congress Continue Reading
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News
17 Feb 2023
BT launches IoT national roaming network
UK’s leading telco switches on dedicated internet of things frameworks for businesses across the UK, allowing them to keep smart devices connected wherever they are, using both its own EE network and those of other MNOs, where required Continue Reading
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News
17 Feb 2023
More than 60% of people think they are not qualified for STEM careers
People are interested in STEM careers but many feel underqualified, while some don’t even know what counts as a STEM job, IBM finds Continue Reading
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News
17 Feb 2023
Employers claim to prioritise diversity, employees remain dubious
Young tech employees claim diversity initiatives aren’t working, despite more than half of employers claiming to focus on the issue Continue Reading
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News
17 Feb 2023
CIO interview: Hans van der Waal, director of global IT, Travelex
Travelex has weathered a storm that saw it sink into administration, before emerging to solidify its digital foundations for the future Continue Reading
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Blog Post
17 Feb 2023
Do we need another PC?
Looking at the cyclic nature of the PC industry, while it has been the worst year on record for new PC sales, the industry is banking on a bounce back. The PC manufacturers hope that those ... Continue Reading
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News
17 Feb 2023
Singapore’s IHiS taps Google Cloud for API management
Integrated Health Information Systems is using Google’s Apigee API management platform to provide access to data and applications across Singapore’s public healthcare system Continue Reading
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Answer
16 Feb 2023
Manage the Windows PATH environment variable with PowerShell
Among many other tasks, IT teams can use PowerShell to manage and edit the PATH environment variable. Walk through these basic steps to access, add and remove system paths. Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2023
Server prices on the rise as inflation still complicates IT
Technology products remain a mixed inflationary bag as server prices increase, storage costs decline and equipment delivery lead times complicate matters in networking. Continue Reading
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16 Feb 2023
What are hyperautomation use cases for IT operations?
Fully automated NoOps workflows might not be possible, but there's always room to further automate existing processes. An expert explains two hyperautomation use cases for DevOps. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Feb 2023
15 customer service email templates and tips
Email remains an important channel for companies to communicate with customers. Here are some email templates for customer service teams to use in common scenarios. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Feb 2023
VR platform aims to give retailers entry into the metaverse
Through a partnership with SAP, Obsess integrated the e-commerce platform within its virtual stores to create an interface that engages young consumers. Continue Reading
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Opinion
16 Feb 2023
Data protection for SaaS-based apps is a work in progress
Organizations with SaaS-based applications are still relying on the providers for data protection, even though the vendors are rarely responsible for SaaS data backups. Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2023
Google: Russia continues to set cyber sights on NATO nations
A new report from Google's Threat Analysis Group shed light on Russia's efforts to conduct malicious cyber campaigns not only against Ukraine but also NATO nations too. Continue Reading
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16 Feb 2023
Dynatrace security AI roots out Log4j, sets tone for roadmap
Dynatrace must prove itself beyond application security, but its AI's effectiveness against the Log4j vulnerability has some customers receptive to its product expansion plans. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Feb 2023
How to filter Security log events for signs of trouble
Certain accounts, such as company executives, will draw unwanted attention from hackers. Learn how to catch these targeted attacks by checking Windows event logs. Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2023
Spectra Logic introduces multimedia auto-tiering for archives
Spectra Logic helps users manage archives with new software integration and auto-tiering into hardware or software. It's also partnering with Wasabi on more storage options. Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2023
Meta/Within loss exposes FTC's struggle to make its case
In its pursuit of big tech companies, the FTC theorizes their dominance is based on acquisition of nascent companies -- a theory the agency has struggled to prove in court. Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2023
Nokia advances 5G network slicing, FWA across Europe and Asia
Nokia extends 5G capability, working with Chinese operator on a first of its kind fixed wireless access trial in the country, while international communications platform company strengthens 5G network with SDN controller Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2023
IBM drops from top spot in patents, surpassed by Samsung
IBM lost its title as patent king to Samsung, which had more than 8,500 patents approved in 2022. One reason cited is IBM's transformation to a software and services company. Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2023
Qualcomm looks to gain 5G Advanced edge with Snapdragon platform
Processor firmQualcomm introduces mobile technology to drive the next stage of 5G evolution in key verticals including vehicles, PCs, industrial IoT and more Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Feb 2023
Dynatrace Perform: A session with developer advocate Kelsey Hightower
Dynatrace ended its Perform 2023 conference this week in Las Vegas with a set of additional keynotes designed to leave attendees with some additional thoughts on how the company’s technology is ... Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Feb 2023
How to enable User Enrollment for iOS in Microsoft Intune
User Enrollment in iOS can separate work and personal data on BYOD devices. IT teams should learn how to enable it in Microsoft Intune and how it can affect user experience. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Feb 2023
Ofcom plans to approve BT plans to destroy the case for investment in broadband competition.
Ministers and MPs need to move rapidly to inform Ofcom that it needs to do its job as a competition regulator or be stripped of that role. Otherwise they risk the UK falling further behind the ... Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2023
11:11 grows DR portfolio after Sungard buy
After seven acquisitions in two years, including parts of decades-old Sungard AS, 11:11 Systems aims to take on established managed services companies for Fortune 500 customers. Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2023
Virgin Media O2 makes deal for small business broadband customers
Leading UK operator announces faster upload speeds for its small business broadband services, with customers now able to access 10:1 download to upload speed ratio across all Voom packages Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Feb 2023
The importance of the circular economy in the tech sector
In this co-written guest post by EY's Praveen Shankar, who is the firm's UK and Ireland technology, media and telecommunications market leader, and Greg Sumner, who is its TMT sector director for ... Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2023
Cost-of-living crisis hampers UK remote work
Expected productivity gains from UK’s third workplace at risk as workers feel the chill from environments not permitting hybrid working Continue Reading
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16 Feb 2023
The rise and risks of sovereign data strategies
Data and analytics leaders need to understand what is currently happening in the world of cloud to mitigate risk and exploit data-driven opportunities Continue Reading
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16 Feb 2023
How organisations can right-size their data footprint
More data is not always better, says Gartner, which is calling for organisations to focus on metadata and synthetic data to reduce their data liability and address privacy challenges Continue Reading
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16 Feb 2023
Getting data analytics right
Organisations will need to marry the art and science of data analytics to drive innovation in their analytics initiatives, according to Gartner Continue Reading
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E-Zine
16 Feb 2023
CW APAC: Expert advice on data analytics
Organisations are constantly searching for the most fruitful ways to process their data. In this handbook, focused on data analytics in the Asia-Pacific region, Computer Weekly looks at how to marry the art and science of analytics, environmental considerations, the risks of sovereign data strategies and what one telco has done to address scalability challenges. Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2023
Alteryx makes Analytics Cloud GA, adds new tools
A year after introducing a cloud-native version of its suite, the vendor has made the platform generally available with updates to tools such as Designer Cloud and Auto Insights. Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2023
Supreme Court cases could usher in changes to Section 230
Two upcoming Supreme Court cases could significantly change how Section 230, which protects social media platforms from liability for third party content, is interpreted. Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2023
Dynatrace users make headway with AIOps
Dynatrace's aggressive NoOps vision hasn't come to fruition, but some customers have begun to see real-world results with root-cause analysis and automated rollbacks. Continue Reading
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Podcast
16 Feb 2023
Enterprise open source: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
We speak to Spotify’s open source tech lead, Per Ploug, on supplier relationship management in open source Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2023
Mock crime prediction tool profiles MEPs as potential criminals
Developed by Fair Trials, the example crime prediction tool uses the same information as police systems to assess the likelihood of someone committing a crime in the future Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2023
Financial advisory firm Succession Wealth probes cyber attack
Aviva-owned wealth consultancy and financial advisory practice Succession Wealth was hit by an undisclosed security incident on 8 February Continue Reading
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Opinion
16 Feb 2023
Security Think Tank: New trends and drivers in cyber security training
Self-paced, interactive, bite-sized learning is becoming the optimum path for cyber security training in the workplace, says John Tolbert of KuppingerCole Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Feb 2023
No relief in sight for ransomware attacks on hospitals
Despite being off limits for some hackers, hospitals continue to be lucrative targets for ransomware groups because of their valuable data and higher rate of paying ransoms. Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2023
Ransomware actors increasingly weaponizing old vulnerabilities
A new report from Cyber Security Works shows that 76% of all ransomware-associated vulnerabilities tracked in 2022 were old flaws initially discovered between 2010 and 2019. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Feb 2023
Dynatrace delivers low-code no-code AutomationEngine
Software intelligence company Dynatrace has launched AutomationEngine, a new element of its higher-level Dynatrace platform technology proposition. This service features what is described as an ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Feb 2023
Everywoman announces 2023 tech awards finalists
The finalists for the 2023 FDM everywoman in Technology Awards have been announced prior to the awards ceremony in March. Each year the professional women’s network, in partnership with ... Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2023
Helsinki’s tech and business ecosystem in 90 days
Helsinki gives tech entrepreneurs a taste of life and business in Finland for 90 days as it bids to attract global tech startups Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2023
ALSO launches in the UK
Sizeable distributor opens an office and looks to make an impact with its cloud marketplace offering Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2023
Kyndryl expands global network and edge computing alliance with Nokia
Three-year agreement between comms tech and IT giants extends plans to co-innovate and accelerate deployment of flexible, reliable and secure LTE and 5G private wireless connectivity Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Feb 2023
Schneider Electric on why datacentre operators need to close the ‘sustainability gap’
Datacentre operators sometimes have a hard time ensuring their actions match their words and pledges on sustainability matters, which could put the industry at risk of greenwashing accusations, Schneider Electric warns Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2023
How to tame the identity sprawl
Organisations should find a comprehensive way to gain full visibility into their digital identities and leverage automation to tame the identify sprawl Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Feb 2023
Web 3.0 security risks: What you need to know
Elements of the third version of the web are coming to fruition. But Web 3.0 also comes with new cybersecurity, financial and privacy threats besides the familiar risks of Web 2.0. Continue Reading