Digital consulting firms
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Feature
24 Feb 2022
Deloitte software engineering gets global boost
Recent acquisitions help the consultancy pursue 24/7 software sprints to meet customer demand for digitalization and faster product delivery cycles. Continue Reading
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News
24 Sep 2021
ServiceNow partner Thirdera buys 5th company, UX/UI skills
With the acquisition of Appoxio, Thirdera expanded its UX/UI capabilities and plans to help clients improve ServiceNow workflows; other IT channel news. Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2022
Enterprises learn the downsides of DevSecOps metrics
DevSecOps metrics can be helpful, but they can also steer developer and security collaboration in an unproductive direction if they are over-emphasized, practitioners said. Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2022
BT reveals role of robotics, IoT to transform and automate agriculture
First fruits revealed of leading UK telco’s dedicated telecoms civil engineering robotics test facility, designed to help fibre network development Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2022
Skype’s legacy and the rise of the ‘new Nordics’
Estonia and other Baltic states could be part of a ‘new Nordics’ of technology innovation Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2022
Apache vulnerability a risk, but not as widespread as Log4Shell
A newly disclosed Apache Commons Text vulnerability may put many at risk, but does not appear to be as impactful or widespread as Log4Shell Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2022
Virtually all vulnerable open source downloads are avoidable
Some 96% of known vulnerable open source downloads could have been avoided altogether, according to a report Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Oct 2022
Comparing Microsoft Loop vs. SharePoint for businesses
Microsoft's announcement of Loop came with various questions -- in particular, how the new product compares to legacy products, like SharePoint. Here, find out how the two differ. Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2022
Why some businesses are failing at AI
Deloitte’s ongoing research into artificial intelligence adoption has found that more than 20% of organisations are underachieving in their AI ambitions Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2022
Government introduces Electronic Trade Documents Bill
Digital trade documents will be legally recognised as part of plans to reduce paper documents and speed up processing times Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2022
NetApp ushers in Partner Sphere
Vendor’s partner programme will drive its channel towards the high-revenue areas of cloud and services Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2022
Subpostmaster federation failed its members when they needed it most
A dereliction of duty saw subpostmaster federation ignore its members when IT problems hit and allowed the Post Office destroy their lives Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2022
Oracle partners can now sell Oracle Cloud as their own
Alloy, a new infrastructure platform, lets partners and Oracle-affiliated enterprises resell OCI to customers in regulated industries or at the edge. Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2022
Oracle extends MySQL HeatWave database to the data lakehouse
The Oracle MySQL HeatWave service provides both transactional and analytics processing capabilities and now also lets users tap into data lake storage for queries. Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2022
Oracle analytics update adds CX app, semantic modeling tool
The tech giant's latest platform update adds capabilities designed to improve the productivity of business users and reduce organizations' reliance on IT teams. Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2022
Castrol to open datacentre immersion cooling test facility at Berkshire HQ
BP-owned lubricant brand has unveiled the next phase in its work to accelerate adoption of immersion cooling technologies in datacentres Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 Oct 2022
EV owners driven crazy by UK's vehicle charging infrastructure
In this guest post, Aidan McClean, CEO and co-founder of online electric vehicle hire firm UFODRIVE, highlights the shortcomings in the UK’s car charging infrastructure The UK’s 2030 ban on the ... Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2022
Vodafone, Altice create a fibre-to-the-home joint venture in Germany
A 50/50 joint venture partnership aims to build on operator’s next-generation network with broadband firm’s industrial expertise and proven fibre-to-the-home construction capabilities, enabling gigabit connectivity to customers in Germany Continue Reading
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E-Zine
18 Oct 2022
How Russia hacked a former MI6 spy chief
In this week’s Computer Weekly, Russian hackers leaked emails and documents from British government, military, and intelligence officials – we examine the implications. New EU laws will govern online safety and the use of AI, but what do they mean for organisations? And we look at the growth in checkout-free shopping. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2022
EY consulting bets on Nexus platform for rapid transformation
The Nexus platform seeks to help clients modernize IT and could fit into EY consulting's emergence as a separate entity; other service firms move to update customers' tech stacks. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Oct 2022
Make data usability a priority on data quality for big data
To help make big data analytics applications more effective, IT teams must augment conventional data quality processes with measures aimed at improving data usability for analysts. Continue Reading
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17 Oct 2022
Mapping the rise in checkout-free shopping
There has been a boom in the number of checkout-free stores globally, but will that growth continue and which retailers are interested? Continue Reading
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17 Oct 2022
EU rolling out measures for online safety and artificial intelligence accountability
European Council approves passage of the Digital Services Act to protect our rights online as European Commission announces proposals to help those negatively affected by AI to claim compensation. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Oct 2022
How to perform VLAN troubleshooting
Common VLAN issues include physical connectivity problems, duplex mismatches, forwarding loops, unicast flooding and Layer 3 configuration errors. These troubleshooting steps can help. Continue Reading
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17 Oct 2022
How Russian intelligence hacked the encrypted emails of former MI6 boss
Hack by Russian-linked ColdRiver group exposed former MI6 chief Richard Dearlove’s contacts and email communications with government, military, intelligence and political officials. Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2022
Channel round-up: Who’s gone where?
The usual busy week across the industry as some fresh talent is brought aboard to drive growth Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2022
AI adoption, labor shortage accelerate need for upskilling
The impact of AI-enabled automation isn't showing up in productivity data, but it is prompting businesses to upskill and reskill workers to keep up with this tech. Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2022
Goodbye Tech Data, hello TD SYNNEX
With the merger completed, the rebranding of the distributor takes effect across most of the world Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2022
Neos Networks announces business-grade managed dedicated internet access
UK fibre connectivity supplier announces launch of the managed variant of its dedicated internet access service, providing businesses with fully managed, enterprise-grade, fibre-optic internet connectivity Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2022
GRAID puts RAID on a GPU for cut-price disk protection and rebuilds
US startup puts its software on Nvidia graphics cards to offload RAID processing and throughput of 110GBps throughput across up to 32 NVMe solid-state drives Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2022
GBI taps Nokia to enhances optical network capacity between Middle East and Europe
Cloud, connectivity and content enabler undertakes optical network capacity upgrade between key markets to scale wavelength speed by a factor of x4 to offer high-speed connectivity across subsea cable and terrestrial network links Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2022
Context: Resellers value relationship with distribution
Latest tranche of findings from channel watcher reveal a solid partnership between the two tiers Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2022
CMA issues proposals to prevent emergency services being overcharged for Airwave network
UK competition watchdog unveils proposals to restrict how much Motorola can charge emergency services to use mobile radio network Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2022
IR35 reforms repeal scrapped: Government labelled ‘spineless’ over u-turn
The contracting community has not taken kindly to the news that the government is rowing back its plans to repeal the IR35 reforms in the private and public sectors Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2022
Global IT and business services spending slows amid economic fears
Spending on IT and business services is declining amid economic fears, with the possibility of a further fall on the horizon Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Oct 2022
Fixing software developer burnout could increase retention
Software developer burnout is a pervasive issue that can cause problems for companies and their employees, but tackling it won't be easy. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Oct 2022
What is a Raspberry Pi used for?
IT infrastructure can get expensive fast, making single-board computers like the Raspberry Pi appealing for small projects. Learn what a Raspberry Pi does and explore IT use cases. Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2022
Government u-turns on plans to scrap IR35 reforms in public and private sector from April 2023
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirms that the planned repeal of the IR35 reforms in the public and private sector is cancelled Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2022
Biden ramps up China chip sanctions
The war of words between China and the US has ramifications across the high-tech sector. We report on the latest developments Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2022
Vodafone starts sizeable three-year SAP systems migration to Google Cloud
Telco giant claims project will be one of the largest and most complex SAP migrations ever embarked upon in Europe Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Oct 2022
Threat hunting for MSPs
Iratxe Vazquez, senior product marketing manager at WatchGuard, provides top tips for managed service providers to help their customers stay one step ahead of the cyber criminals Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Oct 2022
Five-minute interview: Dominic Pierce, Cisco
The latest to share more details about themselves is Cisco’s UK channel lead Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Oct 2022
Powering strong partnerships for successful digital transformation
César Cernuda, president at NetApp, shares his thoughts about the need for collaboration to support success Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Oct 2022
Providing the right tech to your employees matters more than ever
Providing staff with the right technology is vital, says Tim Bodill, chief sales officer at Jigsaw24 Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2022
Travel apps leave users unsatisfied when facing delays, changes
Survey reveals negative user experiences of global travel and hospitality apps, with quarter of UK travellers reliant on apps for flights and accommodation Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Oct 2022
IT Sustainability Think Tank: Assessing a supplier’s sustainability credentials
How can IT leaders separate fact from fiction when weighing up a tech supplier’s sustainability claims? And, crucially, what are the dangers or risks enterprises face if they do not do their due diligence on the green claims of their providers? Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Oct 2022
API management: Assessing reliability and security
Once an API is published, its developer then has responsibility to ensure it is kept up to date and is secure Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Oct 2022
10 key performance management software features, traits
When HR leaders purchase performance management software, they should confirm it includes features like customization options and 360-degree review. Learn more. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
14 Oct 2022
4 essential steps to IoT device development
For a successful IoT device, companies must avoid designing for the short term, outdated workflows, untested feature rollouts and retroactive security measures. Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2022
Sustainable procurement goes mainstream, influences IT buys
ESG considerations add a new dimension to IT purchasing criteria and, more broadly, could bridge the gap between business leaders and IT professionals. Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2022
IFS doubles down on industry specificity for cloud platform
IFS will not try to be the ERP for all companies and purposes, but it will continue to focus on providing functionality for specific industries such as manufacturing. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Oct 2022
6 dimensions of data quality boost data performance
Generate accurate data analysis and predictions by mastering the six dimensions of data quality -- accuracy, consistency, validity, completeness, uniqueness and integrity. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Oct 2022
What DevOps teams need to know about API management
Managing today's sprawling API ecosystems is increasingly daunting for DevOps teams. Learn what to look for when choosing a tool to reduce the complexity of API management. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Oct 2022
How Jamf zero trust can improve Apple device security
Jamf is supporting zero trust with new features across its suite of Mac management software. The proliferation of remote work has made this security model more important. Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2022
Nokia deploys 5G private wireless for cycling World Championships
Comms tech provider to show how 5G SA private wireless networks can augment spectator and media experience for UCI World Championships Continue Reading
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Podcast
14 Oct 2022
Risk & Repeat: Breaking down the Joe Sullivan conviction
This podcast episode discusses conviction of former Uber CSO Joe Sullivan, who was found guilty last week of covering up the company's 2016 data breach. Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2022
Malicious WhatsApp add-on highlights risks of third-party mods
Kaspersky researchers discovered a malicious version of a widely used WhatsApp messenger mod, highlighting the risks of using so-called mods Continue Reading
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Guest Post
14 Oct 2022
The role of transparency in digital trust
To retain digital trust, organizations must be transparent in the aftermath of cybersecurity attacks and data breaches. Learn more about the roles of transparency in trust. Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2022
Babble acquires again to strengthen security position
Firm seals seventh deal of the year so far as it looks to add more depth to its cyber security position Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2022
Annual costs of Hackney ransomware attack exceed £12m
Hackney Council reveals new insight into the ongoing cost of a ransomware attack that devastated its systems two years ago Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Oct 2022
Best practices for network documentation and auditing
Network documentation helps enterprises resolve problems more quickly and create more reliable networks. But documentation needs to include various components to be effective. Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2022
Office 365 email encryption flaw could pose risk to user privacy
A vulnerability in Microsoft Office 365 Message Encryption could leave the contents of emails dangerously exposed, but with no fix coming it’s up to users to decide how at risk they are Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2022
Fujitsu to finally face blame for its part in Post Office Horizon scandal
Fujitsu’s part in causing the extreme suffering of subpostmasters will be made clear as the IT supplier begins giving evidence at a statutory inquiry Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2022
Advanced: Healthcare data was stolen in LockBit 3.0 attack
Advanced has revealed a total of 16 of its health and social care sector customers had their data exfiltrated in a recent ransomware attack Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2022
Gitex 2022: Florius takes AI-powered CCaaS speech analytics to transform customer experience
Changed workloads during the pandemic have driven Netherlands-based mortgage lender to use AI and CCaaS technology Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2022
5G adoption increasing rapidly, but failing to hit heightened expectations
Leading comms tech provider finds next wave of next-gen communications well under way – but significant portion also underwhelmed by 5G services Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2022
Protecting children by scanning encrypted messages is ‘magical thinking’, says Cambridge professor
Ross Anderson argues in a rebuttal to GCHQ experts that using artificial intelligence to scan encrypted messaging services is the wrong approach to protecting children and preventing terrorism Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2022
Australia becoming hotbed for cyber attacks
Research by Imperva shows an 81% increase in cyber security incidents in Australia between July 2021 and June 2022, including automated attacks that doubled in frequency Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2022
Alibaba Cloud readying dedicated cloud regions for private datacentres
The hybrid cloud offering will provide enterprises with a dedicated Alibaba Cloud region in their datacentres with multiple availability zones Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2022
Dell adds Project Frontier for edge, expands HCI with Azure
Dell dropped news at separate events this week -- one that showcased edge management software, another that showed deepening HCI ties with Azure -- but the items are connected. Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2022
NPM API flaw exposes secret packages
A flaw in the API for NPM could potentially allow a threat actor to see the internal packages for corporate users -- a possible first step for a supply chain attack. Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2022
Managed SAN service enters preview on Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Azure's newest managed storage service, now in preview, supports demanding enterprise SANs fully in the cloud. Azure also added faster SSD storage and a performance tier. Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2022
Box boosts content collaboration with Notes reboot
Cloud document management company Box chases customers with remote and hybrid workforces with its new Canvas offering and revamped Box Notes, which foster online collaboration. Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2022
DEI firm that connects job seekers with employers gets $30M
A startup's diversity, equity and inclusion platform raised millions in its latest funding round as employers start turning to third-party systems for help. Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2022
Despite LockBit rebound, ransomware attacks down in 2022
LockBit cybercriminals are back in action with new ransomware attacks and publicity pushes. But many other new groups saw lower levels in activity in Q3, according to Cyberint. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Oct 2022
6 best practices for ensuring offboarding cybersecurity
Offboarding can be a tenuous time for cybersecurity if HR leaders don't follow some best practices. Learn what to do about security during an employee's departure. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Oct 2022
How to reap the benefits of data integration, step by step
A new book lays out a strong case for data integration and guides readers in how to carry out this essential process. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Oct 2022
Percona on PostgreSQL version 15: what should you look out for?
This is a guest post for Computer Weekly Open Source Insider written by Umair Shahid in his role as head of PostgreSQL at Percona -- a company known for its work delivering enterprise-class ... Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2022
PostgreSQL 15 advances open source relational database
The new release of the widely deployed and supported PostgreSQL platform integrates enhanced logging, data compression, SQL and data replication capabilities. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Oct 2022
Marketing agency uses Looker to build data platform, grow
When overhauling its analytics operations, a digital marketing agency turned to analytics vendor Looker's tools to build data marts and enable self-service exploration and analysis. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Oct 2022
How to avoid common GPO backup and restore problems
Group Policy Objects help admins maintain control of the enterprise environment, but it takes some planning to understand how to properly protect and recover GPOs to avoid trouble. Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2022
Cloud shift set to benefit insightsoftware channel
Vendor has identified a gap that its partners can help fill for finance teams keen to move to the cloud and get more out of technology Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2022
Cyber training firm KnowBe4 bought by private equity firm
Acquisition of KnowBe4 supposedly reflects the success the company has seen since its spring 2021 IPO Continue Reading
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Answer
13 Oct 2022
How does e-commerce search work?
Effective e-commerce search relies on detailed product descriptions and metadata. Also, features like autofill and search filters can help organizations offer accurate results. Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2022
Unsung Heroes Awards celebrate diversity in cyber community
The seventh annual Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards recognise those trying to improve diversity and mental health in cyber for the first time Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2022
Dutch influence standards for post-quantum cryptography
Cryptology group at Dutch research institute is involved in the two primary algorithms of the next NIST portfolio comprising four new standards Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2022
HP expects printer market to ramp up
As offices have reopened and workers have returned, the printer has been one of the key tools they have missed during the pandemic Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Oct 2022
Why Kali Linux is the go-to distribution for penetration testing
Discover why penetration testers prefer to use the Kali Linux distribution for offensive security, from collecting useful tools together to being usable from multiple devices. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Oct 2022
How to configure and customize Kali Linux
Learning how to use Kali Linux for ethical hacking and penetration testing? Read step by step how to configure and customize the distribution. Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2022
Perpetrators of subpostmaster suffering in Horizon scandal must face public inquiry
Victims demand that the perpetrators of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal face the public inquiry Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2022
Salesforce Industries adds Automotive Cloud CRM
Salesforce releases Automotive Cloud, a customer sales, service, marketing and commerce platform for car and truck dealers, manufacturers and financiers. Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2022
Mobile telecoms lab opens in UK West Midlands
New UK Telecoms Lab to be located in one of the UK’s fastest growing tech sectors, valued at £15.3bn, with the benefit of creating significant high-skilled, high-tech jobs Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Oct 2022
Is object storage good for databases?
We look at object storage vs block access SAN storage and ask if object storage can be used for database workloads, or is it just good for bulk storage of analytics datasets? Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2022
UK government needs to rapidly fulfil full-fibre ambitions
Review of progress of the government’s Future Telecoms Infrastructure Review identifies 5G and full-fibre roll-out as key factors to achieve nationwide economic growth Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Oct 2022
Oracle, fear and loathing
With Oracle CloudWorld in Las Vegas kicking off, the on-going battle with third party support provider Rimini Street is once again making the news. On October 10th Oracle said it had informed the ... Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2022
Gartner: Remote work, zero trust, cloud still driving cyber spend
Security leaders are eager to spend on categories including remote and hybrid cyber offerings, zero-trust network access, and cloud Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2022
Tech critical to the UK’s prosperity, says Jacob Rees-Mogg
Technology could provide the answer to the energy crisis, according to the secretary of state for business, energy and industrial strategy, as he hails tech as a way to guarantee prosperity for the country Continue Reading
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E-Zine
13 Oct 2022
CW Middle East: Qatar strengthens cyber defences ahead of FIFA World Cup
Being the first Arab country to host the World Cup is pressure enough on Qatar, but there is also a massive cyber security challenge associated with any event of this magnitude. Read about its preparations. Also in this issue, find out about the unique challenges of hiring IT professionals in Saudi Arabia. Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2022
Turing launches government-backed AI standards information hub
The Alan Turing Institute has launched the AI Standards Hub jointly with the British Standards Institution and the National Physical Laboratory, backed by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2022
UK gigabit broadband expansion rolls on for CityFibre, Hyperoptic
Deployment in South Yorkshire adds to largest independent provider’s estate as part of £8bn development plan, while fibre provider announces internal and external milestones as it clocks up 11 years in business Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2022
Bowled out: NVMe flash pioneer Pavilion Data ceases business
Last of the pioneer NVMe flash storage array makers, Pavilion made multiprotocol highs-speed boxes – but it seems to have run out of sources of investment and gone out of business Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 Oct 2022
IT Sustainability Think Tank: How IT buyers can verify the green claims of their supply chain
How can IT leaders separate fact from fiction when weighing up a tech supplier’s sustainability claims? And, crucially, what are the dangers or risks enterprises face if they do not do their due diligence on the green claims of their providers? Continue Reading