Real-Time Performance Monitoring and Management
This resource center on application and infrastructure performance monitoring and management gathers expert information and advice from peers on ensuring the health of a company's IT portfolio. Real-time IT dashboards offer feedback for Ops teams to help guide app code updates, plan IT infrastructure capacity, pinpoint problem areas and improve user experience.
Top Stories
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Feature
28 Feb 2023
Top benefits of SOAR tools, plus potential pitfalls to consider
To ensure successful adoption, IT leaders need to understand the benefits of SOAR tools, as well as potential disadvantages. Explore pros, cons and how to measure SOAR success. Continue Reading
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News
03 Mar 2022
New Splunk CEO inherits a company in transition
Splunk is at a crossroads as a new chief executive takes over and the vendor navigates the classic Innovator's Dilemma. Continue Reading
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News
22 Dec 2022
Top 10 cyber security stories of 2022
The war in Ukraine loomed large over the cyber security news agenda, but 2022 also saw growing awareness of open source security, discussion around cyber insurance, and more besides Continue Reading
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News
22 Dec 2022
Top 10 crime, national security and law stories of 2022
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 crime, national security and law stories of 2022 Continue Reading
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News
22 Dec 2022
Top 10 cyber crime stories of 2022
Cyber crime continued to hit the headlines in 2022, with impactful cyber attacks abounding, digitally enabled fraud ever more widespread and plenty of ransomware incidents Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Dec 2022
Top 8 e-commerce marketing platforms to consider
An e-commerce marketing strategy is no longer optional. Organizations need a marketing platform that meets their e-commerce teams' needs, can customize websites and is affordable. Continue Reading
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News
21 Dec 2022
FTC pushes antitrust enforcement power heading into 2023
Major antitrust cases are expected to play out in 2023 while federal regulators consider new interpretations of existing antitrust laws to broaden enforcement capabilities. Continue Reading
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News
21 Dec 2022
Dish Media swaps observability sprawl for Elastic Stack SaaS
With fewer tools and data repositories to wrangle and Elastic cluster management outsourced to SaaS, Dish Media's ops teams reduced toil and achieved proactive incident response. Continue Reading
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News
21 Dec 2022
Top 10 ANZ IT stories of 2022
We recap the top 10 stories in Australia and New Zealand, including the opportunities and challenges that organisations in the region have faced over the past year Continue Reading
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News
21 Dec 2022
Biggest AI news of 2022
From misinformation and disinformation in the war in Ukraine to James Earl Jones lending his voice to voice cloning, these are the most notable stories of the year. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Dec 2022
How to lower IT's digital carbon footprint
Digital technologies have a hidden environmental cost that too-few leaders have on their radar. Learn which technologies have a digital carbon footprint and what IT can do to help. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Dec 2022
Rightsize cluster workloads with Kubernetes capacity planning
Rightsizing Kubernetes workloads requires maintenance to be effective, so set up a Kubernetes capacity plan to prepare and monitor the process. Follow these tips to get started. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Dec 2022
Finding the best cellphone plans for small businesses
A business mobile plan is common in the enterprise, but the picture isn't as clear for SMBs. If an SMB opts to purchase a phone plan, there are many options to choose from. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Dec 2022
Learn difference between additive, subtractive manufacturing
Additive and subtractive manufacturing are two different approaches that are often combined by manufacturers. Learn the difference between the two methods. Continue Reading
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News
21 Dec 2022
VMware adds managed storage service for VMs on AWS
Cloud Flex Storage by VMware provides to customers of VMware Cloud on AWS a managed storage service with cloud console provisioning. Continue Reading
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News
21 Dec 2022
Prospects unclear for two Nucamp coding boot camp graduates
A coding boot camp can jumpstart a career in tech, but only for those willing to go the extra mile. Here's how two non-developers fared in a four-week web development boot camp. Continue Reading
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News
21 Dec 2022
Play ransomware actors bypass ProxyNotShell mitigations
CrowdStrike is urging organizations to apply the latest Microsoft Exchange updates after investigations revealed attackers developed a bypass for ProxyNotShell mitigations. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Dec 2022
5 ethical issues in marketing to avoid
Marketing is about attracting customers and making sales. However, there are some unethical advertising and promotion tactics that may cause people to mistrust your brand. Continue Reading
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News
21 Dec 2022
ThoughtSpot, DBT partner to join BI and data modeling
The analytics vendor and open source tool have already developed integrations that combine self-service BI and semantic modeling, and now plan to fine-tune their functionality. Continue Reading
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Podcast
21 Dec 2022
Risk & Repeat: OT security progress, threats in 2022
This Risk & Repeat podcast episode discusses the current state of OT security, including the convergence with IT environments and an ever-evolving threat landscape. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Dec 2022
The config-interface constructor design pattern in TypeScript
Object creation in TypeScript can be greatly simplified through the use of the config-interface constructor design pattern. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Dec 2022
10 essential Scrum Master skills
From sprint planning to servant leadership, Scrum Masters help Agile developers, product owners and other team members perform at their best. Here's what makes a good Scrum Master. Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 Dec 2022
Remaining composed in the face of composable ERP complexity
Composability offers a ‘philosophical mindset shift’ to ensure that technology does not dictate your business Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Dec 2022
How to use Microsoft Sentinel with Office 365 to find risks
The security product attempts to ferret out threats that originate from apps and services then assists the enterprise with an automatic response to head off trouble. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Dec 2022
A sticky story: How, and why, hackers love stickers on laptops
We’ve all seen laptops adorned with security stickers and in-jokes, but how did this cyber community trend get started, what does it signify, and what does it say about the humans behind the screens? Continue Reading
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News
21 Dec 2022
Ascend.io tool offers free data ingestion for Snowflake users
Free Ingest encourages the vendor's customers to use its data import tools, rather than a third party's, to reduce the complexity and improve the security of data management. Continue Reading
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News
21 Dec 2022
SCC adds Azure migration to its areas of expertise
Channel player continues to invest in its relationship with Microsoft and gain more expertise Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 Dec 2022
IT Sustainability Think Tank: Solving the IT energy efficiency and usage crisis
Against a backdrop of rising energy costs and supply uncertainty, cutting the amount of power their ICT estate consumes can also help enterprises curb their carbon emissions Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 Dec 2022
Post-Brexit cyber dynamics in the UK and Europe: diverging paradigms?
The UK faces a choice in terms of its ongoing cyber security relationship with the EU – to preserve its collaboration with the EU by adopting an aligned approach or to adopt a divergent approach Continue Reading
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News
21 Dec 2022
Top 10 cloud stories of 2022
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 cloud stories of 2021 Continue Reading
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News
21 Dec 2022
Top 10 IT careers and skills stories of 2022
Looking back at the skills and hiring landscape in 2022, Computer Weekly shares the key moments for IT careers and skills over the past 12 months Continue Reading
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News
21 Dec 2022
Top 10 retail technology stories of 2022
Computer Weekly looks at what 2022 had in store for the retail industry – after the pandemic increasing technology adoption for most of the retail sector, what have firms put in place to survive the next few years? Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Dec 2022
Top 9 IoT business models for 2023
Organizations can incorporate IoT in their business models to generate additional revenue streams in several different ways, including the pay-per-usage and data-driven models. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Dec 2022
Top 30 IoT interview questions and answers for 2023
Do you or a job candidate have what it takes to meet the demands of IoT? Find out with our 30 questions and answers on planning, deploying and maintaining the internet of things. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Dec 2022
Top 8 in-demand cybersecurity jobs for 2023 and beyond
Cybersecurity is a challenging career path, filled with professional opportunities. Learn about the top cybersecurity jobs and the training and background they require. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Dec 2022
Top observability tools for 2023
Observability tools can give developers and IT administrators better insight on applications to improve delivery, performance and customer experience -- and avoid potential issues. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Dec 2022
Top 8 business continuity certifications to consider in 2023
There are many certifications available, including the Certified Business Continuity Professional and Certified Disaster Recovery Engineer. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Dec 2022
6 open source PaaS options developers should know in 2023
Open source PaaS is a good option for developers who want control over application hosting and simplified app deployment, but not all open source PaaS options are created equal. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Dec 2022
10 must-have cybersecurity skills for career success in 2023
Looking to advance your cybersecurity career? Here are the skills you'll need to win that CISO job, land a gig as a threat hunter and snag other security positions in high demand. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Dec 2022
Top 10 PaaS providers of 2023 and what they offer you
PaaS is a good option for developers who want control over application hosting and simplified app deployment, but not all PaaS tools offer the same feature set. Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2022
Digital Economy Council: UK tech sector number one in Europe
Despite the tumultuous economic landscape, the UK has maintained its spot as having the number one tech sector in Europe, with its impressive investment figures Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Dec 2022
The future of data storage must handle heavy volume
Storage manufacturers have an eye on the future with investments in technologies, but it's unclear if they will be able to effectively counter the exponential rise in data volumes. Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2022
Malicious Python package in PyPI poses as SentinelOne SDK
No attacks resulting from the malicious Python package have been recorded to date. However, according to PyPI, more than 1,000 users had downloaded it before it was taken down. Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2022
Arista's new switches support 800GbE for hyperscalers
Arista's new switches provide more options for enterprises and higher speeds for bandwidth-hungry hyperscalers. The latest hardware is generally available. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Dec 2022
Review the top IT operations news stories of 2022
2022 was full of industry updates, company shake-ups and emerging technologies. Review the highlights of this year's IT ops news to prepare for what's next in 2023. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Dec 2022
What enumeration attacks are and how to prevent them
Web applications may be vulnerable to user enumeration attacks. Learn how these brute-forcing attacks work and how to prevent them. Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2022
CityFibre lights up Luton with gigabit broadband
UK’s largest independent broadband infrastructure provider rounds off hugely active year by successfully completing full-fibre network roll-out in large parts of East Luton, including Stopsley and Wigmore Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2022
Four-day working week set to stay at Atom bank
Challenger bank Atom has formalised a four-day working week policy after a successful trial Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Dec 2022
5 sustainability initiatives in the telecommunications industry
Telecom operators have committed to sustainability plans to reduce carbon emissions and energy use. But they also face challenges, like competing goals and behavioral changes. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Dec 2022
Use magnetic tape backup to ease storage capacity concerns
Does your organization struggle to store and protect all its data? Magnetic tape storage might be a smart, cost-efficient route, as data volumes continue to increase. Continue Reading
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Answer
20 Dec 2022
NOC vs. data center: What's the difference?
Network operations centers and data centers are two facilities organizations use to store IT devices and manage operations. But they differ significantly in terms of purpose and operations. Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2022
TSB hit with huge fine after IT migration disaster
TSB has been fined nearly £50m due to failings during its IT migration catastrophe Continue Reading
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Quiz
20 Dec 2022
Test your Azure Virtual Desktop storage management skills
Use these questions to test how well you know the best practices for managing Azure Virtual Desktop storage. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Dec 2022
Top 16 applicant tracking systems of 2023
Today's ATSes go beyond processing recruitment documents and communication to include sophisticated talent management features like resume parsing and candidate recommendations. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Dec 2022
Data forecast for 2023: Time to extract more value
Expect more organizations to optimize data usage to drive decision intelligence and operations in 2023, as the new year will be one of economic challenges for many. Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2022
EE goes live in first-of-its-kind mobile infrastructure pilot in London
BT-owned mobile division announces first outdoor 4G and 5G small cell network in the UK capable of hosting all four mobile network operators from day one through bespoke technical solution and centralised radio access network Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2022
Government shuts ‘Help to Grow’ doorway for SMEs
The government’s Help to Grow: Digital scheme, which aimed to help small businesses access productivity-enhancing software, has been closed, to the disappointment of TechUK Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Dec 2022
20 companies affected by major ransomware attacks in 2021
Between hefty ransom demands, major disruptions and leaked data, 2021 saw major ransomware activity across companies and industries. Continue Reading
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20 Dec 2022
Clearing the barriers to full digital connectivity
Millions of households rely on good connectivity for work, study or leisure. But how much has fast and consistent broadband connectivity spread across the UK? Continue Reading
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20 Dec 2022
Post Office scandal: Cock-up or cook-up?
The second phase of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal raised more questions over who did what, when and where, with shocking revelations at every turn. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
20 Dec 2022
Dealing with the growing problem of edge and IoT sprawl
Amidst all the hype regarding the massive growth potential for IoT and for edge computing in general, there is an elephant in the room, and that’s edge sprawl. It’s as if the edge evangelists are ... Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2022
Top 10 telecoms stories of 2022
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 telecoms stories of 2022 Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2022
Top 10 emerging storage trends stories of 2022
There’s a seismic shift to the cloud. In its wake, object storage, unstructured data, analytics, unified file and object, and consumption models of procurement have all been boosted Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2022
Top 10 software development stories of 2022
We look at how software development has adapted to the changing economic climate over the past 12 months Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2022
Top 10 IR35 stories of 2022
The implementation of the UK government’s IR35 reforms has continued to generate headlines for Computer Weekly in 2022 Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Dec 2022
The themes of 2023 for the channel
A fresh year is looming and it’s already clear what most of the major themes will be, including security, sustainability and hybrid working Continue Reading
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E-Zine
20 Dec 2022
The Post Office IT scandal – cock-up or cover-up?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, the second phase of the Post Office IT scandal inquiry revealed further shocking details at every turn – we review the latest evidence. We examine progress of the roll-out of fast broadband connectivity across the UK. And as the Online Safety Bill returns to Parliament, we look at the ongoing arguments about how to keep the internet safe. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2022
NCC Group: Ransomware attacks increased 41% in November
In addition to a month full of unexpected trends in both threat group activity and targeted sectors, NCC Group warned organizations to be aware of an increase in DDoS attacks. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Dec 2022
A digital transformation approach to supply chain resilience
An efficient supply chain starts with proactive preparation and the right technology. Learn more about the potential of digital transformation for supply chain resilience. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Dec 2022
Four AI trends to look for in 2023
From a new algorithm law to combat hiring bias in New York City to the growth of generative tools and technologies, AI will keep growing and be used by more enterprises next year. Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2022
The state of OT security: a rapidly evolving landscape
Security experts weigh in on how the OT security landscape has evolved over the last decade, and where it could be going next as threats continue to mount. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Dec 2022
Let EAs lead your enterprise sustainability strategy
Enterprise architects are well positioned to advise the CIO when it comes to the sustainability strategy. Their choices cut across the corporate infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
19 Dec 2022
Deliver software better, not faster
Managers and developers are pressured to complete projects on time and on-spec, but problems arise when speed outweighs quality. Here's why both sides are responsible to slow down and do things right. Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 Dec 2022
Security Think Tank: 2022 brought plenty of learning opportunities in cyber
At the end of another busy 12 months, Turnkey Consulting’s Andrew Morris sums up some of the most important takeaways for cyber pros Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Dec 2022
Cisco collaboration study guide for 350-801 CLCOR exam
Learn the basics of Cisco collaboration products and how to deploy collaboration tools in this excerpt from 'CCNP and CCIE Collaboration Core CLCOR 350-801 Official Cert Guide.' Continue Reading
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Quiz
19 Dec 2022
Cisco collaboration 350-801 CLCOR practice test questions
This 350-801 CLCOR practice test for the CCNP and CCIE certifications quizzes readers on Cisco collaboration technologies, from endpoints to applications. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Dec 2022
Expert advice on how to start with self-service analytics
In addition to an easy-to-use BI platform, keys to developing a successful data culture driven by business analysts include a data catalog, executive support and good training. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Dec 2022
How companies can overcome the IT worker shortage
Research shows organizations are still struggling to bring in IT talent. We identify the reasons why there's a shortage and what CIOs and other IT leaders can do to combat it. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Dec 2022
Storage hardware shortage causes and how to mitigate them
We look at the IT supply chain shortages that have hit data storage equipment, their causes and what organisations can do to work more smartly to mitigate them Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2022
BAE Systems to hire 2,600 apprentices next year
As a new year looms, defence firm BAE Systems has plans to add more than 2,500 apprentices to its workforce across the UK in 2023 Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Dec 2022
A retail tech tour of the Battersea Power Station development
We check out the customer-facing digital features on display in the UK’s newest shopping site at Battersea Power Station Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Dec 2022
11 cybersecurity predictions for 2023
Analysts and experts have looked into their crystal balls and made their cybersecurity predictions for 2023. Is your organization prepared if these predictions come true? Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2022
BT C-RAN 5G architecture pilot scheme live in Leeds
BT takes next-gen mobile connectivity a stage further with a 5G pilot scheme to enhance coverage and connectivity in key UK city enabling local customers to access faster, more reliable speeds Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2022
GitHub CEO: Artificial intelligence will not replace developers
Artificial intelligence will enable developers to learn at their own pace and become more productive rather than take over their jobs, says GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2022
Need to be green stretching across the industry
It’s clear that sustainability is going to be one of the key areas the channel and IT vendors will need to focus on next year Continue Reading
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Blog Post
19 Dec 2022
NTT lays groundwork for next cloud developers, conducts open APN PoC
NTT Corporation has worked in collaboration with Ciena Corporation, Fujitsu and NEC to conduct a joint Proof of Concept (PoC) showcasing an open APN as defined by the IOWN Global Forum (IOWN GF), ... Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Dec 2022
Top 10 storage and backup customer stories of 2022
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 storage and backup customer stories of 2022 Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2022
Top 10 datacentre stories of 2022
The energy crisis has wreaked havoc on the UK datacentre market in various ways this year, with supply and pricing issues blighting operators and their business interests Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2022
Top 10 end-user computing stories of 2022
We look at the main trends driving desktop computing and end-user computing this year Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2022
Top 10 artificial intelligence stories of 2022
Over the past few years, IT strategies have become more data-centric. We look at how this has played out in 2022, with AI deployments Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Dec 2022
The 14 best cloud security certifications for IT pros in 2023
Certifications can help security pros prove their baseline knowledge of infosec topics. Consider adding these top cloud security certifications to your arsenal. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Dec 2022
Learn the 6 digital transformation stages
Company leaders should know the six digital transformation stages so they know what to expect when undertaking the sometimes complicated and intimidating process. Learn the stages. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Dec 2022
How to program to an interface in TypeScript
Abstraction is a key element in and domain driven design. For TypeScript developers, the ability to program to an interface helps make the concept of abstraction a reality. Continue Reading
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News
16 Dec 2022
TikTok data collection, ties to China spur bans
The U.S. Senate, federal agencies and state governments have banned TikTok from government devices due to concerns about data collection and China's access to U.S. data. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Dec 2022
9 resolutions for businesses going green in 2023
Customers are concerned about the environment and may consider a company's impact. Using small steps, companies can improve their sustainability and lessen their carbon footprint. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Dec 2022
Interpret and apply AWS Compute Optimizer recommendations
It is challenging to find the right balance between performance, availability and cost. Learn how to enable and apply AWS Compute Optimizer to monitor your metrics. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Dec 2022
5 examples of personalization strategies
These real-world personalization strategies -- mixed with intent-based marketing, targeted emails and multimedia -- helped create long-lasting relationships with engaged customers. Continue Reading
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News
16 Dec 2022
Users look to channel to plug cyber skills gap
The channel is already seen as a repository of security expertise, and the pressure to deliver that is only set to increase in 2023 Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Dec 2022
Data governance, AI among the past year's analytics trends
Organizations recognized data governance as an enabler of self-service BI and a way to keep data safe as well as that AI is best used to augment humans rather than replace them. Continue Reading
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News
16 Dec 2022
Salesforce DevOps Center ships to rein in low-code apps
Salesforce DevOps Center rolled out with features meant to bring low-code and pro-code custom apps on its CRM platform up to date with current software development practices. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Dec 2022
Learn the 4 types of digital transformation
A company's business requirements affect which type of digital transformation strategy is most likely to succeed. Learn more about the four types of digital transformation. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Dec 2022
Recent developments show us the future of chatbots
Experts in conversational AI are optimistic about what recent advancements in chatbot technology mean for the future. Despite challenges, these advancements can point the way forward. Continue Reading