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Feature
03 May 2018
SAP Cloud Platform architecture is glue for new technologies
SAP Cloud Platform has numerous integration tools for linking next-gen technologies like blockchain, machine learning and IoT to each other -- and to SAP enterprise applications. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Apr 2018
Pros and cons of SAP Cloud Platform integration tools
While SAP offerings are often best for cloud-to-cloud and cloud-to-ground integration, sometimes, it's better to look elsewhere. Here's a rundown of the many options. Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2023
CRM titan Salesforce is squeezed in a competitive market
CRM and CX giant Salesforce is plagued by an activist investor, slower business growth and pressure to increase profit margins with layoffs as the CRM market gets more competitive. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Feb 2023
3 important SD-WAN security considerations and features
Device onboarding, control plane security and data plane security are three crucial SD-WAN security considerations enterprises should research when choosing an SD-WAN vendor. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Feb 2023
6 must-read blockchain books for 2023
Numerous sources provide comprehensive information on blockchain fundamentals and applications. We narrowed the field to six of the most popular and diverse books available. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Feb 2023
What to do after a layoff: Everything you need to know
Layoffs often happen suddenly for reasons outside your control. If they happen, focus on what you can control. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Feb 2023
Cloud incident response: Frameworks and best practices
Cloud incident response, like it sounds, involves responding to incidents in the cloud. But there are nuances to be aware of and unique best practices to follow. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Feb 2023
Rolling recession explained: Everything you need to know
Talks of a looming recession and tech layoffs dominated the news in 2022 and 2023, but job and spending reports have outpaced predictions. Enter the term 'rolling recession.' Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Feb 2023
Tips for building a DevOps knowledge-sharing culture
The DevOps spirit of openness and collaboration makes knowledge sharing a necessity. Explore best practices for documenting and communicating knowledge within your organization. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Feb 2023
Centralized vs. decentralized identity management explained
With decentralized identity, organizations can worry less about data security and privacy, while users get more control over their information. But it's not without challenges. Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2023
How ChatGPT can advance AI in the law industry
AI technology has made it easier for lawyers to do their job effectively. The emergence of generative AI is no exception. But lawyers who use this tool must do so responsibly. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Feb 2023
A primer on hyperscale data centers
Hyperscale data centers can hold thousands of servers and process much more data than an enterprise facility. However, they can be difficult to build and maintain. Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2023
CloudCasa plans split from Catalogic as independent company
A growing number of enterprise Kubernetes users presents an opportunity for CloudCasa, currently a division of Catalogic, with business independence as the path forward. Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2023
European Commission unveils plans for gigabit future
Brussels presents set of actions aimed to make gigabit connectivity available to all EU citizens and businesses across EU by 2030 Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Feb 2023
How to test the PowerShell pending reboot module
Learn how to check if your machines have pending reboots with a simple PowerShell module to ensure changes to files do not cause stability issues. Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2023
Amazon denies claims hiring freeze is slowing AWS sustainability work
Amazon’s cloud arm has seen several high-profile departures leave its sustainability teams, but the company denies its hiring freeze is stalling efforts to help AWS customers bring their carbon emissions down Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Feb 2023
Slack workflow automation enhances Shipt productivity
After Shipt deployed Slack's workflow automation tools, the company saw greater productivity and communication with its employees and shoppers. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Feb 2023
Top incident response service providers, vendors and software
Get help deciding between using in-house incident response software or outsourcing to an incident response service provider, and review a list of leading vendor options. Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2023
Ricoh exposes gap in workplace transformation experiences
Channel alerted to disconnect between employers’ views of tech success and disappointed staff responses Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2023
RAKwireless brings private 5G core closer to business
LoRa/IoT technology developer launches what it calls world’s first small cell with integrated core network featuring 5G and LTE radio, LTE/5G core network, and edge computing capabilities Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2023
UK police have ‘culture of retention’ around biometric data
A culture of retention around biometric data in UK policing is damaging public trust, says UK biometrics commissioner, who is calling for clear regulation to govern police use of biometric technologies Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Feb 2023
AI in healthcare in northern Europe suggests future pathways
AI is used sporadically across northern Europe. If the healthcare sector is to provide affordable, high-quality care as the population ages and the economy falters, it will be needed more, experts say Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2023
Teradata reports strong cloud earnings
Teradata’s cloud-first strategy is starting to pay off, with the company reporting its strongest cloud earnings to date in the fourth quarter last year Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2023
Royal Mail stands firm as LockBit leaks data and renews ransom demand
The LockBit ransomware gang has made good on its threat to leak data exfiltrated from Royal Mail’s systems, but the postal service is not entertaining the possibility of giving in Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2023
HMCTS Common Platform roll-out put ‘avoidable pressure’ on courts
The digital case management system was rolled out without adequate assurance it was robust enough to be deployed, and is having a ‘detrimental impact on courts’, the National Audit Office has found Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2023
Fujitsu claims sustainable terabit networking with 1FINITY Ultra Optical
Japanese technology giant launches platform claimed to achieve top-level long-distance transmission capacity of 1.2 Tbps while delivering 60% reduction in CO2 emissions Continue Reading
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Blog Post
24 Feb 2023
Java: Time to try a different brew
Last year, during an interview at the reClosure virtual conference, posted on YouTube, James Gosling, the father of the Java programming language, said: “Being a project in Oracle Labs is not a ... Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Feb 2023
Incident management vs. incident response explained
While even many seasoned cybersecurity leaders use the terms 'incident management' and 'incident response' interchangeably, they aren't technically synonymous. Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2023
WithSecure proposes ‘undo’ button for ransomware
WithSecure’s Activity Monitor technology supposedly overcomes the shortcomings of sandbox test environments, and may be able to stop ransomware attacks from ever happening Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2023
Lawsuit alleges Workday's AI enables hiring bias
An older Black man with a disability is accusing Workday's technology of hindering his pursuit for employment, claiming its AI is biased. Workday says the lawsuit has no merit. Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2023
CEO reflects on remote work, team-building amid Ukraine war
A GraphQL API management company is on track for an official launch in the coming months, despite a year of massive challenges for its developer team in Ukraine. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Feb 2023
Pandora embarks on SAP S/4HANA Cloud digital transformation
When its ERP system became outdated, Pandora chose S/4HANA Cloud for its business process transformation. The new system is expected to unify data and improve customer experience. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
23 Feb 2023
Web3 blockchain enables users to take control of identity
A centralized identity model creates security and privacy risks. Decentralized identity through Web3 could mitigate these risks, but companies must adapt to keep pace. Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2023
Top L&D skills now include management, communication
Employers are putting soft skills -- such as management, leadership and communication -- as their top learning and development priority, according to LinkedIn. Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2023
Aryaka brings managed SD-WAN and SASE to more markets, verticals
Aryaka adds rich capabilities and innovations to accelerate the adoption of its cloud-based delivery for network and security services and to enable acceleration for improved application performance for increasingly hybrid workforces Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2023
Samsung, DISH Wireless launch virtual Open RAN 5G network
Partnership sees comms tech provider deliver an initial shipment of 24,000 5G radios Continue Reading
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Tutorial
23 Feb 2023
Build a PowerShell logging function for troubleshooting
A basic administrative skill is checking over logs to find out why something broke. Learn how to build a proper logging mechanism to catch errors for diagnostic purposes. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
23 Feb 2023
How to set and manage environment variables in Kubernetes
In this tutorial, learn when to use -- or not use -- environment variables in Kubernetes, and compare methods for setting and updating their values with example code. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Feb 2023
Azure Virtual Desktop sizing guide for IT
Deploying Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) can provide synergy across Microsoft services, but there are decisions that IT must make to determine the capacity of the environment. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Feb 2023
Inside the PEIR purple teaming model
Want to try purple team exercises but aren't sure how to do so? Try the 'Prepare, Execute, Identify and Remediate' purple teaming model. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Feb 2023
Understanding purple teaming benefits and challenges
Blue teams and red teams are coming together to form purple teams to improve their organization's security posture. What does this mean for the rivals? And how does it work? Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Feb 2023
Learn the basics of digital asset management
DAM systems offer a central repository for rich media assets and enhance collaboration within marketing teams. However, users may struggle with metadata and business processes. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Feb 2023
4 types of employee reactions to a digital transformation
The success of a digital transformation project depends on employee buy-in. Discover how organizations can address employee reactions to digital transformation. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Feb 2023
How to remove a management profile from an iPhone
User Enrollment creates a management profile for BYOD iPhones, but IT must remove that data in cases such as device loss or theft. Learn how to do this with a selective wipe. Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2023
ANZ CIOs flag priorities amid inflation concerns
CIOs in Australia and New Zealand are concerned about inflation and plan to adjust their technology priorities to optimise resources and combat cyber threats Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2023
Ciena claims industry first with 1.6 Tbps coherent optic service
WaveLogic 6 Extreme and WaveLogic 6 Nano products designed to meet critical network provider capacity and power efficiency needs Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2023
RingCentral eyeing channel growth
Comms specialist has made sure it has options for partners that want to get on board with its unified communications and contact centre options Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2023
Context adds to expectations of a PC recovery later this year
Analyst house Context adds its weight to the view of a pick-up in the hardware market towards the end of this year Continue Reading
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Blog Post
23 Feb 2023
How consolidating into the cloud can help enterprises achieve their green goals
In this guest post, Matt Watts, chief technology evangelist at data storage manufacturer NetApp, sets out the role that cloud can play in cutting enterprise energy bills If data is an ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
23 Feb 2023
Embracing equity: circling back on lasting change for women in tech
This is a guest post by LuLu Shiraz, director of product and service at Vertiv Australia and New Zealand Young women today follow in the footsteps of Australia’s unsung female tech icons. Think of ... Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2023
Oracle goes on hunt for Java non-compliance
Non-Oracle organisations warned to check if they comply with Java SE licensing after Oracle introduces radical changes Continue Reading
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Podcast
23 Feb 2023
Video messaging: A Computer Weekly Downtime upload podcast
We speak to Vimeo’s chief product officer about asynchronous video comms Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2023
Santander SME platform harnesses Salesforce
Bank platform that helps UK small and medium-sized enterprises expand export opportunities is built on cloud technology from Salesforce Continue Reading
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Blog Post
23 Feb 2023
API limitation evasion with SwaggerHub Explore analysis tool
SmartBear has released and API exploration tool that supports REST and event-driven specifications. The promise, or so we’re told, is ‘instant visibility’ for developers into API limitations. The ... Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2023
How APAC organisations can harness the power of IoT
In a panel discussion moderated by Computer Weekly, industry experts from across Asia-Pacific discussed the use cases, challenges and future developments in the internet of things Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Feb 2023
Top incident response tools: How to choose and use them
The OODA loop can help organizations throughout the incident response process, giving insight into which tools are needed to detect and respond to security events. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Feb 2023
6 steps for calculating and sizing a Citrix VDI environment
While all Citrix environments will require different resource planning, IT administrators can use these 6 steps to calculate and estimate sizing for their CVAD environment. Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2023
HR SaaS prices rise, especially for new implementations
The cost of implementing new HR SaaS software is on the rise as contractor wages increase. HR software prices are going up overall, requiring sharper negotiation skills. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Feb 2023
10 key digital transformation tools CIOs need
A key responsibility of the CIO is to stay ahead of disruptions. Learn about digital transformation tools that could help secure an organization's long-term success. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Feb 2023
How to conduct incident response tabletop exercises
Have an incident response plan but aren't running incident response tabletop exercises? These simulations are key to knowing if your plan will work during an actual security event. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Feb 2023
Why WebAssembly? Top 11 Wasm benefits
Latency and lag time plague web applications that run JavaScript in the browser. Here are 11 reasons why WebAssembly has the potential to completely change that. Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2023
Exploitation attempts observed against Fortinet FortiNAC flaw
Hours after Horizon3.ai released a proof of concept exploit through GitHub, Shadowserver Foundation observed several IP addresses attempting to exploit the vulnerability. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Feb 2023
An introduction to SharePoint Syntex
SharePoint Syntex is Microsoft's foray into the increasingly popular market of content AI services. This introduction explores how Syntex works, pricing and includes a video demo. Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2023
How hackers can abuse ChatGPT to create malware
ChatGPT's capabilities for producing software code are limited. But researchers have observed cybercriminals bypassing the chatbot's safeguards to produce malicious content. Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2023
AWS, Hugging Face and the growing generative AI competition
The tech giant and LLM vendor team up as rivalry intensifies between Microsoft and Google in the generative AI war. The partnership is Amazon's response to the competition. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Feb 2023
Understanding Windows PowerShell function parameters
Parameters in Windows PowerShell can help admins better customize their functions, leading to improved input testing and more extensible commands. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Feb 2023
4 challenges for creating a culture of innovation
Successful technology introduction pivots on a business's ability to embrace change. CIOs need to encourage risk-taking while providing guardrails to keep deployments on track. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Feb 2023
12 Black leaders in technology
Black tech employees are small in number, but there are a number -- past and present -- to celebrate. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Feb 2023
5 PowerShell tools to help simplify admin tasks and support
Learn how systems admins, software developers and engineers can use tools, such as Cimitra Software, to build better PowerShell scripts to manage and automate repetitive tasks. Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2023
Nokia bolsters mission-critical industrial edge capabilities
Comms tech provider bolsters MX Industrial Edge to support the increasing processing needs of Industry 4.0, and unlock future business-critical AI and machine learning OT use cases Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2023
Orange and Vodafone work together to develop Open RAN sharing in rural Europe
Open comms technology is being tested in Romania to provide real-life experience of operational model based on integration of multi-supplier hardware and software, paving the way for wider-scale deployments Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2023
UK HSE to launch regulatory sandbox for industrial safety tech
The sandbox will see the regulator work with industry and tech startups to accelerate the development and adoption of a range of safety-related technologies, with a particular emphasis on data and analytics Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Feb 2023
The role of IT ops in digital employee experience management
Automated tools for measuring and analyzing employees' digital experience satisfaction can help IT ops predict problems, identify areas for improvement and cut costs. Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2023
Tony Blair and William Hague call for a remade strategic state to stoke UK innovation
Former Labour prime minister and former Conservative Party leader argue for a remaking of the British state to capitalise on artificial intelligence, biotech and climate tech, and reverse the country’s decline Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2023
Nasstar bolsters data expertise with Colibri Digital buy
MSP’s ambition to be a major UK provider of cloud and comms services to the mid-market and enterprise customer bases continues to take shape Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2023
UK forces lead live-fire cyber war exercise
The seven-day Defence Cyber Marvel 2 exercise put cyber responders from 11 countries through their paces Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2023
UK’s MoJ publishes £165m WAN tender
Ministry of Justice announces tender for wide-area network to deliver secure connectivity for authorised devices at key locations and those of its service recipients Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2023
Snowflake launches industry-specific data cloud for telecom
Designed specifically for telecom companies, the tool comes with prepackaged data sets and capabilities to enable quick onboarding and efficient data management and analytics. Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2023
Red Hat simplifies product access with subscription offering
Open source player is making it more straightforward for its channel to get their hands on its technology to help with proof of concepts and technical development Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2023
Researchers find new bug ‘class’ in Apple devices
A group of vulnerabilities in Apple products that stem from the ForcedEntry exploit used by spyware firm NSO constitutes a whole new class of bug, say researchers at Trellix Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2023
Dutch cyber security professionals experience stress akin to soldiers in war zone, claims expert
Cyber attacks are taking a heavy toll on Dutch IT professionals, with over a third reporting that their mental health suffers as a result Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2023
Half of cyber leaders to switch jobs by 2025, citing stress
A substantial number of cyber security leaders are plotting their great escape, saying the industry is leaving them too stressed to go on, according to a study Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2023
Executive interview: Will video kill the streaming star?
While we are used to live streaming, video messages seem cheesy – but Vimeo’s chief product officer believes they will revolutionise communications Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2023
Institute for Government cautions government to draw right lessons from pandemic
The Institute for Government has published a policy document warning government not to draw wrong lessons from data sharing during pandemic Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2023
Private mobile networks hit accelerator in 2022
Driven by North America and Europe, but with Asia-Pacific expected to catch up soon, private mobile network market defies tough economic climate and shows robust growth over the course of 2022 Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 Feb 2023
The capabilities of cloud computing in 2023
In this guest post, Helen Kelisky, managing director for Google Cloud in the UK and Ireland, sets out several key trends in the world of cloud that she predicts will play out in 2023 Throughout ... Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2023
Inclusion = everyone: Expert advice for improving tech diversity
At Computer Weekly’s diversity in tech event, in partnership with Nash Squared, experts shared ideas on improving diversity across the industry. Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2023
Engaging talent, deterring pests
Rentokil Initial has consolidated 77 datacentres globally to just three, but its acquisitive culture means there’s still plenty to do, as its group director of IT shared services explains. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
22 Feb 2023
Innovation not infestation – digitising pest control
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how Rentokil Initial is using the latest in digital innovation to improve the age-old task of pest control. The leading experts offer a 15-point plan to improve diversity and inclusion in IT. And with all the excitement around ChatGPT, we ask whether business is ready to use the AI chatbot. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 Feb 2023
Fauna 'cloud API' database blossoms with new observability sprouts
Fauna is a distributed document-relational database delivered as an Application Programming Interface (API), over cloud. A cloud API is now a database? Yes. The database itself aims to increase ... Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2023
IBM: Ransomware defenders showing signs of improvement
According to IBM X-Force's Threat Intelligence Index report, a smaller percentage of threat actors executed a ransomware attack after gaining access in 2022 than in 2021. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Feb 2023
4 key SD-WAN trends to watch in 2023
The challenges of managing networks during a pandemic prompted many organizations to delay SD-WAN rollouts. Four trends, however, could spark an SD-WAN resurgence in 2023. Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2023
Singtel eyes retailers with enterprise 5G offerings
Singtel teams up with Apple’s enterprise solution partners to drive 5G adoption among retailers with industry-specific offerings aimed at improving retail operations and customer experience Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Feb 2023
Ease multi-cloud governance challenges with 5 best practices
Establishing sound multi-cloud governance practices can mitigate challenges and enforce security. Review best practices and tools to help manage costs and risk. Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2023
GoDaddy's response to 'multi-year' breach criticized
GoDaddy took nearly three months to disclose that attackers breached the company in a multi-year campaign, and customers are still in the dark about the details of the attack. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Feb 2023
Get familiar with who builds 5G infrastructure
Organizations that build 5G data centers may need to upgrade their infrastructure. These 5G providers offer products like virtual RAN options, wireless access routers and others. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Feb 2023
10 important components of SDN controllers
SDN controller features include modularity, APIs, clustering and GUIs. Read more in this chapter excerpt from 'SDN-Supported Edge-Cloud Interplay for Next Generation Internet of Things.' Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Feb 2023
8 best password managers of 2023
A dedicated tool can help simplify password management and improve online security for individuals and enterprises alike. Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2023
Google's Wright names embedded BI top analytics trend
While AI has developed into an important aid for making decisions, infusing data into the workflows of business users in real time is the most significant movement in BI now. Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2023
Care provider’s IT capability expands to support wider sector and beyond
Care Plus’s IT operation went from being under NHS control to an autonomous department selling its services Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2023
Leading European operators team to accelerate Open RAN development
Leading European operators show how they are addressing questions and challenges raised by experts and decision-makers regarding open radio access networks, with a particular focus on maturity, security and energy efficiency Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2023
Royal Mail resumes full export service after cyber attack
Royal Mail resumes the last of its international services as it recovers from a ransomware attack, while the Post Office offers postmasters compensation for their lost business Continue Reading