Application modernization and mobile app delivery
Application modernization is a necessity in the mobile era, because traditional enterprise applications don't always fit well on smartphones and tablets. The resouces in this section explain how to use mobile app delivery technologies, such as desktop and application virtualization, to bring legacy apps to mobile devices. Other topics include application refactoring, which makes legacy apps more user-friendly on smartphones and tablets.
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News
18 Nov 2021
Apple launches SMB device management
Designed for companies of up to 500 employees, Business Essentials offers tools to download apps and push updates to iPhones, iPads and Macs. It provides up to 2 TB iCloud storage. Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2021
IBM tools speed mainframe application modernization projects
IBM has released new versions of its application modernization tools designed to bring its Z series of mainframe applications in closer alignment with its development pipeline. Continue Reading
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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13 Mar 2023
BAI Communications outlines growth ambitions as it transforms into Boldyn Networks
Looking to create a global neutral host partner of choice for customers, BAI Communications rebrands to support mobile and fixed network operators and customers in the transit, venue, government, military and enterprise sectors with an integrated portfolio and expanded capabilities Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2023
SolarWinds doubles down on APAC business
SolarWinds teams up with key systems integrators in the APAC region to develop joint offerings as it bolsters its capabilities in observability and autonomous operations Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 Mar 2023
IT Sustainability Think Tank: Ensuring intent matches actions to close 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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Feature
13 Mar 2023
Gartner: Use digital to achieve sustainability goals
Sustainability guides decision-making by incorporating economic, social and environmental impacts. Gartner looks at digital technology’s role Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Mar 2023
Auto-tech series: eG Enterprise – Automation for modern monitoring
This is a guest post written by Rachel Berry in her role as technical product specialist at eG Innovations, a company known for its cloud-based application performance and IT-infrastructure ... Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2023
When to use AWS Compute Optimizer vs. Cost Explorer
AWS Compute Optimizer and Cost Explorer monitor, analyze and optimize your cloud costs. Compare the two tools to choose which is best for VM rightsizing. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Mar 2023
7 exit interview questions to ask departing employees
Exit interview data is a valuable resource for improving company operations. Learn some of the best questions to ask an employee during an exit interview. Continue Reading
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Podcast
10 Mar 2023
Healthcare strategies: Machine learning for treatment planning
Machine learning can use digital twins and real-time feedback to improve patient care. Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2023
Experts call for AI regulation during Senate hearing
As artificial intelligence adoption increases, experts believe it's time for Congress to enact AI regulations to safeguard consumers from harm caused by the technology. Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2023
What developers need to know about open banking
Open banking has made financial transactions easier and more secure for those with multiple banking accounts; however, vulnerabilities within open APIs raise security concerns. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Mar 2023
11 ESG and sustainability conferences to attend in 2023
These 11 sustainability conferences will provide business professionals with the skills they need to adapt to changing sustainability and ESG requirements. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Mar 2023
Is DevOps dead? What the future of DevOps could look like
While some think DevOps has run its course, others say it's just maturing and evolving into what organizations need -- which, for some, might include platform engineers. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Mar 2023
How to copy files from source to destination in PowerShell
Take a closer look at Copy-Item cmdlet coding examples to build advanced PowerShell scripts that copy files with safety measures to ensure the duplicates reach their destinations. Continue Reading
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News
10 Mar 2023
Kubernetes storage still acquisition target for IT vendors
Persistent Kubernetes storage startups like Ondat are becoming extinct as enterprise IT vendors prow the market for container native storage tech. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
10 Mar 2023
Set up PowerShell script block logging for added security
Learn how to set up your systems to capture abnormal PowerShell behavior as one way to shore up your defenses. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Mar 2023
Democratization of AI creates benefits and challenges
What happens when you expand the use of AI beyond a circle of experts? To prevent business challenges, leaders must make smart investments in AI tools and training for workers. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Mar 2023
White box networking use cases and how to get started
Rising cloud costs have prompted organizations to consider white box switches to lower costs and simplify network management. Here's what to know about white box networking. Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2023
SonicWall CEO: Success will come from listening to partners
The recently appointed boss of the cyber security player reveals the importance of working with the channel and the need to keep the dialogue flowing Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Mar 2023
How does enterprise file management in iOS work?
It's important to ensure that files are secure and easy to work with on enterprise mobile devices. In iOS, the Files app is a key tool for personal and corporate file management. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Mar 2023
Digital transformations require empathy
Agility, experimentation and empathy are critical drivers to a successful digital transformation. Learn why IT leaders should focus on these three critical skills. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Mar 2023
10 AI conferences to attend in 2023
Stay up to date on the latest trends in AI by attending one of these events. Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2023
Technology minister Michelle Donelan defends data reforms
Secretary of state Michelle Donelan has defended the government’s new data reforms as providing certainty for businesses while simultaneously retaining high standards of data protection, but industry figures are having mixed reactions Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2023
Everywoman announces 2023 Women in Tech Awards winners
Network for women in business, everywoman, has announced the winners of this year’s technology awards, in partnership with FDM Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2023
Government Future of Compute Review calls for nationally coordinated IT infrastructure strategy
The government’s Future of Compute Review makes 10 recommendations geared towards helping the UK become a technology superpower Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Mar 2023
Who is required to attend the Daily Scrum?
The Scrum Master is not required to attend the Daily Scrum. Neither is the Product Owner. Here's why only the developers are required to attend the Daily Scrum. Continue Reading
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News
10 Mar 2023
HP building on sustainability programme
Almost two years after the supplier launched Amplify impact, its UK channel boss has indicated there is more to come Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2023
Government departments need to better understand digital transformation or efforts will ‘peter out’
National Audit Office report says that the people making digital transformation decisions in government don't properly understand the challenges Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Mar 2023
Making hybrid work in your business
Imagine a highly connected world where information travels at the speed of light, where people can conduct business transactions and work wherever they want. This is the opportunity presented to ... Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Mar 2023
HP Amplify Impact: What's next for the sustainable programme?
Almost two years since its launch, there’s strong progress and an exciting future for the industry’s leading partner sustainability programme Continue Reading
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Podcast
10 Mar 2023
Podcast: Why DBaaS and what problems does it solve?
We talk to Tobias Ternström of Nutanix about how the enterprise landscape has seen thousands of databases from multiple vendors mushroom and how database as a service can help manage that complexity Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2023
Emerging markets lead growth in cloud spend in Asia
Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines are expected to lead the rest of Asia in growing their cloud spending in 2023, study finds Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Mar 2023
Exploring GPT-3 architecture
With 175 billion parameters, GPT-3 is one of the largest and most well-known neural networks available for natural language applications. Learn why people are so pumped about it. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Mar 2023
5 ways to boost morale during Employee Spirit Month
Some ways to keep employee morale high include giving recognition, planning a team activity and offering incentives. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Mar 2023
Top 4 unified endpoint management software vendors in 2023
UEM software is vital for helping IT manage every type of endpoint an organization uses. Explore some of the top vendors and how they compare. Continue Reading
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News
09 Mar 2023
U.S. senators renew efforts to rein in big tech, ban TikTok
U.S. senators showed concern for national security when it comes to popular tech platforms owned and operated by foreign entities through the introduction of the RESTRICT Act. Continue Reading
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News
09 Mar 2023
Is ransomware declining? Not so fast, experts say
While some 2022 ransomware statistics indicate a possible 'decline' in activity, threat researchers warn there's more to the picture than the numbers suggest. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Mar 2023
Compare capabilities of Office 365 MDM vs. Intune
Office 365 MDM and Intune both offer the ability to manage mobile devices, but Intune provides deeper management and security. Delve into this comparison of the two consoles. Continue Reading
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News
09 Mar 2023
IceFire ransomware targets Linux, exploits IBM vulnerability
IceFire ransomware actors have shifted their attention to Linux servers and are actively exploiting a known vulnerability in IBM's Aspera Faspex file sharing software. Continue Reading
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News
09 Mar 2023
ThoughtSpot integrates with GPT-3 to boost analytics suite
With the integration, the analytics vendor plans to launch Sage, a tool designed to enhance natural language search and enable users to develop data products with generative AI. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
09 Mar 2023
Build a PowerShell performance monitoring script step by step
A PowerShell performance monitoring script defines and keeps track of system metrics. Learn to set up and query performance counters and use the results to build an HTML report. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Mar 2023
Cisco hybrid work bundle enhances employee experience
This series of UC blogs examines Cisco's hybrid work bundle, Neat's new Neat Pulse offering and how Zoho Workplace increases work productivity. Continue Reading
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News
09 Mar 2023
SAP Datasphere looks to build a business data fabric
A new service on SAP Business Technology Platform is aimed at helping companies get value from SAP and non-SAP data by keeping context when data moves. Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2023
GitHub 2FA plan adds SMS, account lockout safeguards
GitHub has added SMS support and fresh account lockout prevention features to its phased rollout plans as it prepares to implement a 2FA requirement for accounts beginning Monday. Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2023
Vodafone rolls out reliable 4G to nearly 60 rural UK locations
Vodafone increases access to a reliable 4G connection across the UK, enabling businesses and customers in rural locations to enjoy faster, more reliable speeds and higher quality voice calls Continue Reading
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News
09 Mar 2023
Millions in the Arab world use VPNs to overcome restrictions and bandwidth throttling
Citizens in the Arab world are using VPNs to help them bypass internet restrictions and increase available bandwidth Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2023
Nokia lands African deals for iSIM, AVA software for Egypt smart city
Comms tech provider announces African deployments as Airtel plans to roll out iSIM secure connect technology in several countries while it also joins partnership to enable smart city dwellers in Egypt to use the internet to order, activate and pay for utilities Continue Reading
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News
09 Mar 2023
Reality of ‘more with less’ is hurting digitisation efforts, says research
SoftwareOne highlights the strain facing customers that are having to do ‘more with less’ Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Mar 2023
No- and low-code AI's role in the enterprise
Low-code tools enable noncoders to build and deploy AI applications. The growing list of these tools ensures that AI development is no longer confined to experts. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
09 Mar 2023
PowerShell Move-Item examples for file, folder management
You can take the pain out of regular administrative tasks, such as migrating and organizing data from your users, with these advanced automation scripts. Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Mar 2023
Why enterprise SecOps strategies must include XDR and MDR
Adopting extended detection and response and employing managed detection and response services may be the missing pieces of the SOC modernization puzzle. Continue Reading
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News
09 Mar 2023
Startup's latest large language model rivals GPT-3
Jurassic-2 is the latest model from AI21 Labs. The model is the successor to Jurassic-1, which was trained on 178 billion parameters, 3 billion parameters more than GPT-3. Continue Reading
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News
09 Mar 2023
Eutelsat, Intelsat and SES, CFE ink multi-orbit contracts enhancing satellite connectivity
Leading satellite operators add multi-orbit assets providing connectivity service for air, land and sea customers where demand is booming, and SES collaboration accelerates Mexican Government’s ‘internet for all’ initiative Continue Reading
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Tutorial
09 Mar 2023
Step-by-step guide: Get started with Weave for Kubernetes
Looking to streamline network management for Kubernetes clusters? Learn when and how to use CNI plugins, then walk through the steps of a Weave installation for Kubernetes. Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2023
Komprise Analysis offers standalone SaaS data visibility tools
Analytical capabilities of the data management vendor's flagship product are now available as a separate SaaS to help provide better visibility into enterprise data. Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2023
Babble hits M&A trail to bolster Microsoft position
Channel player Babble adds two more firms to its growing list of acquisitions as it continues to grow the business Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Mar 2023
How SSD data reduction can help enterprises
Data reduction techniques have been difficult to achieve on SSDs, but vendors appear to be making progress. The more effective the data reduction, the more affordable SSDs become. Continue Reading
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News
09 Mar 2023
Orange signs agreement with OneWeb to enhance and expand global connectivity
Telco Orange partners with satellite operator OneWeb to improve and expand connectivity, particularly in rural and remote areas across Europe, Latin America and Africa, and enhance business offering with broadband and low latency solutions Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Mar 2023
Face tech – recognising the retail opportunity
From age verification to catching criminals, how are retailers using facial recognition technology to push forward their businesses? Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2023
Velero wants to become the Kubernetes backup standard
Open source Velero offers modular data protection and disaster recovery functionality via API for Kubernetes container clusters in an effort to become the standard in the field Continue Reading
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News
09 Mar 2023
Flashpoint: Threat vectors converging, increasing damage
The threat intelligence vendor warned that threat actors are increasingly combining known vulnerabilities, stolen credentials and exposed data to wreak maximum damage. Continue Reading
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News
09 Mar 2023
VulnCheck: CISA's KEV missing 42 vulnerabilities from 2022
VulnCheck said CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog 'cannot be treated as the authoritative catalog of exploited vulnerabilities' in its current state. Continue Reading
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News
09 Mar 2023
TTC report: Why diversity initiatives matter
Diversity in the technology sector is slowly on the rise, but the higher number of minority groups in Tech Talent Charter signatories signals why a focus on diversity is important Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Mar 2023
IT Sustainability Think Tank: The importance of measurement in closing 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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News
09 Mar 2023
Hispasat launches projects to drive satellite integration in 5G, 6G development
Iberian and Latin American satellite operator announces three programmes designed to facilitate the standardisation of space communications usage and enable 5G, and potentially 6G, to have universal deployment Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Mar 2023
IT Sustainability Think Tank: Helping enterprises close 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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E-Zine
09 Mar 2023
CW EMEA: How Sweden is accelerating digitisation
Large conglomerates with diverse business portfolios face challenges when digitally transforming because one size cer-tainly doesn’t fit all. In this month’s CW EMEA, we find out how Richard Ventre, group CIO at Dutch company SHV Holdings, goes about ensuring his IT department pro-vides the foundations for a wide variety of businesses to thrive digitally. We also find out how to make the most of a composable enterprise architecture and how green storage can deliver savings if done right. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2023
Microsoft incorporates AI foundation model in business apps
The tech giant made the Florence foundation model available to a wider audience through Azure Cognitive Services. The service also is now available in Teams and other applications. Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2023
IBM Storage Defender showcases storage strategy shift
IBM is combining its data protection products and working with a new partner to address one of the biggest challenges for customers, marking the start of a new storage strategy. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Mar 2023
Health of digital transformation: Consulting firms list issues
Digital transformation can take too long and fail to deliver. Root causes include lack of focus, cultural barriers and technical challenges, according to IT services executives. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Mar 2023
7 customer success best practices
Customer success aims to ensure a positive CX after the sales process is complete. These best practices can help teams stay on track and keep customers satisfied. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Mar 2023
Top PowerShell commands you must know, with cheat sheet
Explore this list of the most-used PowerShell cmdlets and what each one is used for. Then download the handy cheat sheet to keep the information at your fingertips. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Mar 2023
GANs vs. VAEs: What is the best generative AI approach?
The use of generative AI is taking off across industries. Two popular approaches are GANs, which are used to generate multimedia, and VAEs, used more for signal analysis. Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2023
SambaNova aims to meet generative AI challenges
The vendor's new platform enables enterprises to build generative models with their own data. The approach aims to resolve privacy and data ownership problems with generative AI. Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2023
A strong security culture comes from within
The experience of managed service provider Littlefish demonstrates the benefits of developing a company-wide appreciation of security Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2023
White House cybersecurity plan collides with SecOps reality
The White House Cybersecurity Strategy sets lofty goals. But recent market research suggests a significant number of enterprises don't follow existing SecOps best practices. Continue Reading
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08 Mar 2023
Global fixed and mobile business broadband to flourish from 5G
Improvements in quality of services and changes in the way business buyers use 5G network services will drive uptick in enterprise comms in the office and on the road, finds Omdia study Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2023
CDO interview: Athina Kanioura, chief strategy and transformation officer, PepsiCo
Multinational food, snack and beverage firm PepsiCo is halfway through a five-year digital transformation strategy that aims to create ‘a totally different company’ Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2023
Cisco, HPE plug holes in cloud security portfolios
Hewlett Packard Enterprise also unveiled plans to acquire Athonet, an Italian company that provides cellular technology for private 4G and 5G networks. Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2023
Eglon to leave Agilitas this summer
Chief marketing officer shares his reasons for leaving as he is thanked for his service to the channel player Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2023
Amid slow growth, Josh James back as Domo CEO
With revenue at a standstill over the past three months and little growth projected for the next three, the vendor's founder is back in his old role, with growth as his main goal. Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2023
UK National Audit Office slams mistakes as ESN bill soars to £2bn
Financial watchdog bites UK government in report investigating £2bn Emergency Services Network project, which has been plagued by delays, budget overruns and rows over value for money Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Mar 2023
7 examples of sustainable marketing
Organizations can help the environment, society and their bottom line at the same time with sustainable marketing. Examples include charity partnerships and social transparency. Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2023
Qualtrics' customer experience tools enter rage-filled times
Qualtrics rolls out new customer experience tools while it ponders a buyout from Silver Lake, a private equity firm. Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2023
New integration links Teradata's VantageCloud with Azure ML
The data management and analytics vendor's integration with the tech giant's cloud service for ModelOps aims to better enable joint users to build, train and deploy ML models. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Mar 2023
long to String in Java
The easiest way to convert from a long to a String in Java is to add the long to an empty set of double quotes with the plus operator. If that's not good enough, here's a list of other conversion ... Continue Reading