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Feature
12 Jun 2019
Machine learning consultants explore use cases
Machine learning consultants and developers are among the IT channel partners discovering AI-driven business opportunities across a range of vertical markets. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Sep 2016
Business influencers: What guides your IT channel decisions?
Channel executives are responsible for making tough decisions that impact the fates of their companies. We asked a few company chiefs to name the top influencers that shape their leadership. Continue Reading
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News
16 Mar 2023
Budget 2023: startups extra funding via R&D relief and pensions
UK government aims to promote increased investment in research and development-intensive startups through tax relief measures, relaxed pension rules, and new investment zones Continue Reading
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Opinion
16 Mar 2023
Introducing our essential sustainability and ESG resource hub
CIOs, supply chain pros and other stakeholders need information that demystifies sustainability strategies and tech. The new TechTarget site answers those needs. Continue Reading
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News
16 Mar 2023
Rubrik customer, partner data exposed in possible Clop attack
Rubrik was supposedly compromised by the Clop ransomware gang via a zero-day vulnerability in a managed file transfer software package it uses Continue Reading
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News
16 Mar 2023
Mandiant: Dangerous MS Outlook zero-day widely used against Ukraine
A zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook that was fixed in the March Patch Tuesday update has likely been actively exploited by Russian actors for a year or more, and its use will now spread rapidly Continue Reading
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News
16 Mar 2023
Developing countries risk being left behind by green tech revolution, warns UN development body
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development urges action from governments and developed countries to ensure the developing world does not miss out on the opportunity to benefit economically from the green tech revolution Continue Reading
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Podcast
16 Mar 2023
Observability: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
William Hill’s Stephen Wild discusses how the betting website reduces the revenue impact of IT glitches Continue Reading
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16 Mar 2023
How Zscaler is cracking APAC’s cloud security market
Zscaler’s head in Asia-Pacific and Japan, Scott Robertson, talks up the company’s growth momentum in the region and what it is doing to address areas where it can do better Continue Reading
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16 Mar 2023
APAC buyer’s guide to SASE
Aaron Tan looks at the benefits of secure access service edge services, key considerations and the market landscape Continue Reading
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E-Zine
16 Mar 2023
CW APAC: Buyer’s guide to SASE
Appropriate networking and security functions are integral to cyber defence. In this handbook, focused on secure access service edge in the Asia-Pacific region, Computer Weekly looks at its key benefits, how cloud security firm Zscaler aims to improve, the dangers of advanced persistent threat groups and why Australian businesses are waking up to the importance of security investment. Continue Reading
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Opinion
16 Mar 2023
IT Sustainability Think Tank: How IT leaders can address the sustainability gap
There is mounting anecdotal evidence that enterprises are struggling to ensure their statements of intent on sustainability are matching their actions, so what steps can they take to bridge the gap? Continue Reading
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Opinion
16 Mar 2023
The digital education problem at the heart of government transformation
A recent NAO report on digital government highlights some progress and ongoing challenges – but Whitehall needs to tackle a more fundamental flaw if it’s to deliver true digital change Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Mar 2023
ASHRAE standard 90.4 updates emphasize green energy
New addenda to ASHRAE 90.4 simplify mechanical load component calculations and modify the definition of UPS, among other changes. Use the updates to guide green data center design. Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2023
Secureworks IR team saw BEC attacks double in 2022
Vendor and incident response firm Secureworks referred to business email compromise, or BEC attacks, as 'the largest monetary threat to organizations.' Continue Reading
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Podcast
15 Mar 2023
Tech news podcast: 2 AI-powered tools and more layoffs
Juniper introduces AI-powered networking gear, Salesforce announces ChatGPT integration and more tech layoffs loom. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Mar 2023
Auto-tech series: Sysdig - Automation for developers, move (securely) faster
This is a guest piece for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Anna Belak in her capacity as director of thought leadership at Sysdig - the company is known for its technology that ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Mar 2023
NTT sonority - Personalised Sound Zone earphones
It’s rare to attend an enterprise technology vendor conference that offers the chance to actually touch a product, but that’s what Inspect-A-Gadget found at NTT Upgrade. As the North American leg ... Continue Reading
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Guest Post
15 Mar 2023
6 principles for building engaged security governance
Security governance isn't enough. Enter engaged security governance -- an ongoing process that aligns business strategy with security across an organization. Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2023
Rubrik discloses data breach, blames Fortra zero-day
The cybersecurity vendor said it is investigating a data breach after attackers exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Fortra's GoAnywhere managed file transfer software. Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2023
Virgin Media O2 extends Ericsson partnership to boost UK 5G connectivity
Commercial agreement will see tech provider’s 4G and 5G radio access network technology deployed across the UK, with hardware, software and service enhancements to improve connectivity while reducing energy consumption and accelerating upgrades Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2023
Qualcomm aims to become one-stop shop for IoT development
Mobile technology giant announces intention to become dedicated destination for developers across the IoT space Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2023
Budget 2023: Chancellor affirms tax relief for IT investment
Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget makes IT investment tax expendable for three years and announces support for artificial intelligence companies, including annual £1m ‘Manchester Prize’ Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2023
IT gives Ukrainian economy resilience in the face of adversity
Computer Weekly speaks to IT companies from Kharkiv a year after the Ukrainian city became headline news across the world as Russian troops invaded Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2023
Lenovo and Vast Data credit channel for growth
Lenovo and Vast Data improve market position and revenues as a result of efforts from their respective channel bases Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2023
UK government commits £2.5bn to boost quantum
Decade of funding aims to fast-track quantum computing engineers to the UK and drive business adoption of this emerging technology Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2023
Chinese Silkloader cyber attack tool falls into Russian hands
A loader tool used by Chinese cyber criminals seems to have been enthusiastically taken up in recent weeks by Russian ransomware operators Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2023
Daisy backs Girlguiding recycling efforts
Channel player sponsors recycling badge as it looks to encourage greater understanding of the issues around end-of-life technology Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2023
New Microsoft Azure VMs target generative AI developers
Generative AI app developers can soon access the supercomputing infrastructure they need through Microsoft Azure. Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2023
Dell launches new security offerings for data protection, MDR
Dell's new and expansive services focus on top security challenges enterprises face, such as data protection, ransomware recovery and supply chain threats. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Mar 2023
Features to look for in IoT monitoring tools
IoT monitoring software can help IT administrators track and manage the IoT devices connected to their network. Strong options have automation and enable remote access. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Mar 2023
Top 30 incident response interview questions
Job interviews are nerve-wracking, but preparation can help minimize jitters and position you to land the role. Get started with these incident response interview questions. Continue Reading
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Podcast
15 Mar 2023
Hacker claims exposed database led to DC Health Link breach
This Risk & Repeat podcast episode covers the breach of health insurance exchange DC Health Link, as well as a hacker's claim that the breach was caused by an exposed database. Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2023
Microsoft patches Outlook zero-day for March Patch Tuesday
A highly dangerous privilege escalation bug in Outlook is among 80 different vulnerabilities patched in Microsoft’s March Patch Tuesday update Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2023
Tableau update targets analytics collaboration, storytelling
The vendor's first 2023 update makes Data Stories available in Server after it was initially launched only in Cloud. In addition, the update includes an enhanced Slack integration. Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2023
How industry cloud platforms are shaping the future of business applications
More than half of enterprises are expected to use industry cloud platforms that combine cloud-based infrastructure, platform and application services to accelerate their business by 2027 Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2023
With self-criticism, Meta layoff cuts deep, hits recruiters
Meta's layoff is part of a strategy to reduce its management layers and create a flatter organization. But it may be trading one risk for another. Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2023
Microsoft stops two zero-days for March Patch Tuesday
The company corrects actively exploited vulnerabilities that affected Microsoft Outlook and the Windows OS in this month's batch of security updates. Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2023
OpenAI releases latest version of its star LLM: GPT-4
The AI vendor introduced its latest large language model. With multimodal capabilities, it's expected to perform better while still suffering from some of the same problems. Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2023
Reasons for and effects of Microsoft cutting AI ethics unit
The tech giant has garnered much attention for integrating ChatGPT technology into its applications. However, eliminating its AI ethics unit raises questions. Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2023
Google embeds generative AI features in cloud and Workspace
The tech giant's new API enables enterprises to scale and adopt models without their data becoming part of the training ground for large language models, the vendor said. Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2023
Amazon adds new S3 features for data lakes, hybrid cloud
Amazon dropped new features for its object storage service that include an open source file client, new data purchasing capabilities and private data replication for Outposts. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Mar 2023
8 green computing best practices
As climate change becomes a more pressing issue, these sustainability best practices can help your data center go greener, which benefits both your business and the environment. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Mar 2023
Auto-tech series: Coralogix - Automating data discovery for modern observability
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Chris Cooney in his capacity as a developer evangelist for Coralogix - the company is known for its technology that maps ... Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2023
Magniber ransomware actors exploiting Microsoft zero day
Magniber ransomware actors discovered a way to bypass Microsoft's remediation for a previous SmartScreen vulnerability to attack enterprises, according to Google researchers. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
14 Mar 2023
Using PowerShell for Azure service principal authentication
With help from the Azure PowerShell module, you can avoid login prompts and automate the authentication process when using service principals on Microsoft's cloud platform. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Mar 2023
QLC edges into mainstream, but what are its advantages?
QLC flash offers high density but has lifecycle limitations. But what does it really cost compared with TLC and MLC, and how are suppliers implementing it and getting around durability issues? Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Mar 2023
NordVPN launches free Meshnet file sharing & peer-to-peer VPN tunnel
Anyone who has dabbled with asking friends and contacts for a VPN recommendation will have probably received a few suggestions. One of those suggestions is to opt for one of the free VPNs. This is ... Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2023
UK mini-datacentre startup hails energy savings of heat reuse deployment at leisure centre
UK startup Deep Green has saved Exmouth Leisure Centre thousands in energy costs through deployment of mini-datacentres Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Mar 2023
Steadying a rocky ship
GUEST BLOG: In this contributed blog post, Louise Read, founder of SaaS MRKTING, talks about the more positive side of current tech industry layoffs. May you be cursed with interesting times. So ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Mar 2023
Why security needs a holistic approach to gender diversity
GUEST BLOG: In this contributed blog post, Kris Lovejoy, global security and resilience practice leader at Kyndryl talks about the skillsets needed for a career in security. As a business leader ... Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Mar 2023
IT Sustainability Think Tank: Closing the sustainability gap takes patience and persistence
There is mounting anecdotal evidence that enterprises are struggling to ensure their statements of intent on sustainability are matching their actions, so what steps can they take to bridge the gap? Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2023
How William Hill’s IT copes with big sporting events
The Grand National is one of those events that pushes online betting sites beyond their limits. Understanding where there are bottlenecks is key Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Mar 2023
How to use the iPadOS file manager in the enterprise
Organizations can use the iPadOS Files app to manage files locally or in the cloud. Learn the pros and cons of both storage types and how to use them in the native file manager. Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2023
London not calling in UK 4G to 5G mobile uplifts
Study shows mobile users in London see the smallest uplift from 5G in terms of download speeds compared with more rural regions, but also that there is little difference in the uplift in average download speeds seen by users in rural and urban areas with 5G compared with 4G Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2023
Silicon Valley Bank failure might further stymie tech funding
While the finance and tech sectors shuddered after the sudden demise of two tech-focused banks, financial damage appears to be contained amid general slowdown in tech funding. Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2023
UK lags in broadband affordability
Study on broadband pricing from leading price comparison site finds Western Europe as a region expensive more generally, with no country in the region making it into the top 50 cheapest places in the world to get fast connectivity Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2023
NatWest introduces limits on crypto trading to prevent fraud
UK bank says its retail customers will benefit from daily and monthly limits on the amount they can pay into cryptocurrency exchanges Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Mar 2023
Additive manufacturing: Learn about powder bed fusion
Powder bed fusion may cost less than other additive manufacturing approaches, but it can be time-consuming. Learn whether powder bed fusion is right for your manufacturing needs. Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2023
NCSC warns over AI language models but rejects cyber alarmism
The UK's NCSC has issued advice for those using the technology underpinning AI tools such as ChatGPT, but says some of the security doomsday scenarios being proposed right now are not necessarily realistic Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Mar 2023
Meeting the challenges of scaling AI with MLOps
As businesses race to capitalize on the promises of AI in the wake of ChatGPT's launch, strategies to move machine learning software from idea to reality are becoming essential. Continue Reading
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Answer
14 Mar 2023
What is a jitter buffer used for?
Jitter buffers play a key role in supporting audio quality and mitigating network anomalies. Learn how jitter buffers work and their potential drawbacks. Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2023
Central bank digital currency use set to soar over next seven years
The use of central bank-backed digital currencies is set to explode over the next seven years as governments drive adoption to increase financial inclusion Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2023
Midwich breaks through £1bn revenue barrier
Distributor’s numbers for the past year show growth as the audiovisual market continues to recover Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2023
UK regulator gives green light to 5G mmWave development
Amid concerns by potential service providers and technology firms that the UK is in danger of falling behind other countries in enabling next-gen mobile services, Ofcom opens up over 6GHz of mmWave radio spectrum for mobile technology Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Mar 2023
As Covid fades away, what’s the future of remote work in Europe?
Many IT leaders are still supporting some form of work from home, and a trend is beginning to take shape in Europe Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2023
Tibco Spotfire targets efficiency of triggering actions
The latest version of the vendor's BI suite includes action logs that enable admins to see how end users are using a tool that lets them trigger actions from their dashboards. Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2023
BT helps Channel 4 and ITV take Freeview content to the cloud
Multiplex broadcast consortium Digital 3&4 has ditched its legacy hardware for a software-defined networking setup that will revamp how it delivers Freeview content to viewers Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2023
AI interview: Elke Schwarz, professor of political theory
Elke Schwarz speaks with Computer Weekly about the ethics of military artificial intelligence and the dangers of allowing governments and corporations to push forward without oversight or scrutiny Continue Reading
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14 Mar 2023
Securing low Earth orbit represents the new space race
The barriers to launching satellites into low Earth orbit are falling fast, and that brings new cyber security challenges. Continue Reading
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14 Mar 2023
Guinness World Records goes digital
Over the past 20 years, Guinness World Records has transformed from book publishing to digital content creation, most recently marshalling NetSuite. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
14 Mar 2023
Digital dedication – the transformation of Guinness World Records
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out about the digital transformation at Guinness World Records – dedication, that’s what you need. We examine the new space race – to launch low-orbit, low-cost communications satellites. And we look at the role of technology in sustainability strategies. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2023
Western Sydney airport to get nbn fibre
Australia’s upcoming Western Sydney International Airport will get 25km of fibre to service its airport terminal and business park Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2023
How the SVB collapse upended payroll for thousands
The Silicon Valley Bank collapse came as a shock to payroll processors, who had to quickly explain what happened to customers and create alternative payment plans. Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2023
SAP agrees to sell Qualtrics stake for $7.7B
SAP's sale of Qualtrics reaches its final stage as it sells shares for $7.7 billion. The deal recoups the initial investment but may signal that SAP is moving out of XM software. Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 Mar 2023
Alternatives to Citrix, Microsoft and VMware for remote work
Many organizations will go with remote and virtual desktop services from Citrix, Microsoft and VMware, but there are many alternatives on the market. Check out these 11 vendors. Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2023
CX personalization drives strategy for customer data mining
Users are more likely to engage with custom-made, exclusive digital experiences, which ease the flow of zero- and first-party data back to the vendor for improved CX strategies. Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2023
DC Health Link confirms breach, but questions remain
While DC Health Link confirmed the breach, it is unknown how threat actors obtained the personal health data of more than 56,000 customers, including members of Congress. Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2023
Cloud cost management takes center stage
IT shops appear ready to focus on cloud costs amid inflation and economic uncertainty. Service providers expect clients to invest more in FinOps and optimization tools this year. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Mar 2023
6 SharePoint Syntex use cases
File discovery is one of the most popular use cases for SharePoint Syntex. But how else can you use it? Here, see how real-world teams have begun to use this tool. Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2023
Microsoft integrates ChatGPT into Azure; GPT-4 expected soon
The AI assistant is now a part of Azure managed services, and developers are able to integrate it into applications. Meanwhile, OpenAI is expected to release GPT-4 this week. Continue Reading
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Podcast
13 Mar 2023
Tech news this week: AI, decentralized apps and ransomware
AI washing, new ransomware tactics and decentralized regulation challenges populated the news this week. Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2023
Continuous employee listening gets boost from Qualtrics
Continuous listening tools can provide immediate insights into changing employee sentiment and complement annual or quarterly employee surveys, if not replace them. Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2023
GitHub SBOM updates build automation foundation
A new CLI extension and other features due to ship this month lay the groundwork to help developers make better use of software supply chain data and mitigate vulnerabilities. Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2023
Subpostmaster demands names of Post Office executives who crushed him to suffocate truth
One Post Office scandal victim was deliberately destroyed by the Post Office to deter other subpostmasters from challenging the integrity of its core computer system Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Mar 2023
4 types of simulation models used in data analytics
Combining different types of simulation models with predictive analytics enables organizations to forecast events and improve the accuracy of data-driven decisions. Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2023
Channel roundup: Who’s gone where?
A number of personnel moves have caught the eye over the course of the past week Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Mar 2023
How to apply and edit Wireshark display filters
Wireshark display filters enable users to narrow the scope of a network traffic scan. Use this tutorial to apply and edit display filters to make detailed network sniffing easier. Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2023
Apogee signals ambition to expand reach
Creation of MCA-Apogee and acquisition in France is the start of a strategy that expands beyond the UK Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Mar 2023
Customize workflows with Wireshark profiles
Wireshark has a variety of uses, which is why creating multiple personalized Wireshark profiles is important. Learn about Wireshark profiles, how to share them and more. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Mar 2023
10 PowerShell courses to help hone your skills
Learn what popular online PowerShell courses -- including those from Udemy, Pluralsight and LinkedIn Learning -- offer for beginners and advanced systems administrators. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Mar 2023
Auto-tech series: Pegasystems: Runnable skeletons, how developers can use generative AI
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Peter van der Putten in his role as head of the AI Lab at Pegasystems and also as assistant professor, AI, Leiden ... Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Mar 2023
Is cybersecurity recession-proof?
No field is totally immune to economic downturns, but flexible, practical and prepared cybersecurity professionals should be able to weather any upcoming storms. Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2023
Liverpool Football Club signs Wasabi in on-premise-to-cloud storage transition
Liverpool Football Club has transitioned from lead-footed on-premise infrastructure to Wasabi cloud storage that’s well-suited to its video production and distribution requirements Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2023
MI5 to oversee new National Protective Security Authority
The new National Protective Security Authority will address various national security threats including state-sponsored cyber espionage against UK targets Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2023
Government expects to save £1.8bn from back-office systems overhaul
Whitehall announces it expects to save £1.8bn over a 15-year period by delivering shared back-office services, three months after a National Audit Office (NAO) report concluded the financial benefits of the plan remain unclear Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Mar 2023
What do the different licenses for Windows 11 come with?
Before organizations migrate to Windows 11, they must determine what the best options are for licensing. Learn about the choices to license via base Windows 11 or Microsoft 365. Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2023
8x8 aims to transform XCaaS customer engagement with AI
Cloud comms platform provider claims revolutionary AI-driven enhancements to core XCaaS platform, including a platform-wide integration with OpenAI Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Mar 2023
Top 9 SD-WAN benefits for businesses
Make the case for an SD-WAN implementation, and explore the benefits and main use cases for SD-WAN in enterprises, beyond traditional hybrid WANs. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Mar 2023
Generative AI at watershed moment with spate of legal challenges
Just over 20 years ago, Napster was closed on copyright grounds for allowing users to access digital copies of music for free. Now, a spate of legal cases have experts questioning whether OpenAI and other generative AI innovators will go the same way Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2023
HSBC buys Silicon Valley Bank UK arm for £1 following collapse
UK tech ecosystem welcomes government intervention to facilitate HSBC purchase after the collapse of SVB left many UK startups unable to access their deposits Continue Reading
