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Looking back on KubeCon + CloudNativeCon 2022

With this year's KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America over, review vendor updates on topics ranging from cloud-native adoption to AIOps approaches and ease-of-use offerings. Continue Reading

Snakes in the snow, Snowflake Snowpark for Python

Continuing to gain traction in the data management space, Snowflake wrapped up its its Snowday 2022 software release update event with one final leg in San Francisco, to form the final stop on its ... Continue Reading

EdgeDB raises $15M for open source graph-relational database

The startup vendor of open source database technology raised new money to help build out a platform that aims to relieve the object-relational impedance mismatch. Continue Reading

Motorola plots Emergency Services Network exit

On the back of a stinging report, Motorola begins exit strategy from UK Emergency Services Network, which is revealed to have acted as a $147m fixed asset impairment Continue Reading

Gartner Symposium: Welcome to the age of force multipliers

Tech has always been asked to do more with less. Gartner says that if applied correctly, smart IT decisions offer multiple benefits simultaneously Continue Reading

How government can capitalise on a revolution in data sharing

Alison Pritchard, deputy national statistician at the Office for National Statistics, says the new government Integrated Data Service enables tackling questions that we don’t yet know we need to answer Continue Reading

InterDigital awarded five Horizon Europe 6G flagship projects

EU’s smart networks and services joint undertaking announces funding for 35 flagship mobile network projects based on 6G technology worth €250m Continue Reading

Prices are rising and maybe that’s not so bad

Life is getting more expensive and many will look to cut costs and reduce prices where possible – but in the channel it might be OK to do the reverse Continue Reading

Include VXLANs in data centers for quicker network speeds

VXLANs add network isolation and enable organizations to scale data center networks more efficiently. Consider VXLANs to expand a data center network and improve performance. Continue Reading

Wireless access point vs. router: What's the difference?

The choice of a wireless access point vs. a router for wireless network connectivity depends on the physical size of the network, needs of the organization and the number of users. Continue Reading

15 highest-paying IT certifications in 2022

AWS Certified Solutions Architect -- Professional tops the list of highest-paying certifications. Continue Reading

Altnets announces fibre equipment partnership with HellermannTyton

Supplier to internet service providers inks partnership with custom-built telecoms products manufacturer to distribute broadband products to service providers across the UK Continue Reading

UK climate tech startup investment doubles in 2022

Climate technology investment has nearly doubled in the UK over the past year and is growing globally, but questions remain over how to scale capacity and whether the necessary change will occur in time to prevent climate catastrophe Continue Reading

Public sector IT projects need ethical data practices from start

Data ethics needs to be integrated into public sector IT projects from the very start, and considered throughout every stage of the process, to be effective Continue Reading

Kubernetes and the open-source maintainer question

While much of last month’s KubeCon-CloudNativeCon North America was focused on specific software projects, case studies and tech challenges, there was a discernible undercurrent of concern. And it ... Continue Reading

Department for Education escapes £10m fine over data misuse

Department entrusted data on 28 million children to a company called Trustopia, which turned out to be anything but trustworthy, but has escaped a £10m fine under new rules Continue Reading

Candidate experience evolves to engender more emotional engagement

Despite the cost-of-living crisis, employment is high and companies need to create a compelling candidate experience when competition is strong and ‘ghosting’ is common Continue Reading

Keeping personally identifiable data personal

As it celebrates its 100th birthday, the BBC has begun a pilot looking into its role in enabling the general public to store their personal data Continue Reading

How Globe is driving data analytics with Snowflake

The largest telco in the Philippines has moved its on-premise data warehouse to Snowflake to address scalability challenges and improve customer experience Continue Reading

Data-driven decision making will fail – and here is why

Marc Warner, CEO at Faculty, contends that corporate organisations need to go through a cycle similar to the development of scientific thought – from divination, via data deluge to theoretical understanding Continue Reading

To fight ransomware, we must treat digital infrastructure as critical

Ransomware defence is failing because we don’t view our digital infrastructure in the same way as our physical infrastructure, argues Elastic’s Mandy Andress Continue Reading

Why automating finance is just an integration game

We look at how the software that powers finance departments can help businesses navigate the worsening economic climate Continue Reading

How to monitor Windows files and which tools to use

Monitoring files on Windows systems is critical to detect suspicious activities, but there are so many files and folders to keep track of. This is where automation tools come in. Continue Reading

Venture capital mindset helps CIOs deal with tech deluge

As CIOs and CISOs push for innovation, mindset changes might be in order. They can take a cue from VCs and think about ideation funnels and technology investment portfolios. Continue Reading

Tech jobs grow despite layoffs, hiring freezes and Elon Musk

Hiring and advertising for tech jobs increased last month, according to U.S. data. But so did technical consulting jobs -- a possible sign of weakening full-time hiring. Continue Reading

Content moderation under Musk won't trigger legal reform

While Musk is facing legal and business challenges since taking over Twitter, it's not likely that his content moderation policies will trigger any changes to federal laws. Continue Reading

Go updates to tackle pain points, but Golang 2 is dead

Go Day 2022 highlights include possible Go updates to tackle compatibility, security and developer pain points such as for-loop scoping. But Golang 2 will never happen. Continue Reading

The 7 core pillars of a zero-trust architecture

Learn how Forrester's seven pillars of zero trust model can help IT leaders identify, organize and implement the appropriate cybersecurity tools for a zero-trust framework. Continue Reading

Honeywell weighs in on OT cybersecurity challenges, evolution

TechTarget Editorial sat down with Honeywell's Paul Griswold and Jeff Zindel to discuss the rapid growth and evolution of the operational technology cybersecurity industry. Continue Reading

OSU medical center uses automation for digital transformation

Most people think automation will take jobs away. For OSU Wexner Medical Center, network automation helps improve security, simplify tasks for staff and save lives. Continue Reading

Who writes acceptance criteria?

Product owners are usually responsible for acceptance criteria. But everyone who has a say in the final product should be involved in the process. Continue Reading

Finding value in AI in the age of digitization

Even as enterprises invest in AI technology, they are not applying it strategically, although they attempt to change their operations to become more focused on technology. Continue Reading

Yanluowang ransomware gang goes dark after leaks

The Yanluowang ransomware operation appears to have shut down for the time being after an anonymous individual published a series of internal code and chat leaks. Continue Reading

HR: AI in the workplace complements jobs -- for now

Advice from HR about AI in the workplace can be summed up in one word: Relax. They see AI taking over admin burdens, freeing up employees for other work. But some remain concerned. Continue Reading

Computer simulation at work for the future of nuclear fusion

Nuclear fusion works, just not yet well enough. Learn how software simulations running on modern supercomputers and data science are lighting up possible paths forward Continue Reading

4 sustainability leadership tips from Impossible Foods founder

Impossible Foods' Patrick Brown is proof that a focus on climate action can drive market success. Here are four sustainability mindset tips that IT leaders can use for themselves. Continue Reading

11:11 makes double acquisition to bolster market position

Move for Sungard Availability Services’ Recovery Services business and Sungard AS’s Cloud and Managed Services business adds to a growing number of deals struck this year Continue Reading

CIO interview: Marc Jennings, CIO of analytics and AI, TUI

The international travel group is overhauling its data stack and aims to provide self-service analytics to key employees across the organisation Continue Reading

16 PowerShell commands for network troubleshooting

These 16 Windows PowerShell cmdlets, including Get-NetIPAddress and Test-Connection, help network administrators troubleshoot their network environments. Continue Reading

Breaking Down the Cost of Cloud Computing in 2023

Using a cloud computing infrastructure can offer financial savings for companies. Here's what you need to know about cloud computing costs, and how it might affect your business. Continue Reading

Data Summit majors on ethics in data use, demonstrates diversity

The Data Lab’s Data Summit majored on the ethical use of data, and featured Scottish government minister Tom Arthur, science broadcaster Hannah Fry, and Nasa chief science data officer Kevin Murphy Continue Reading

Elon Musk begins mass Twitter layoffs via email

New Twitter owner Elon Musk has begun the process of cutting the company’s workforce in half, but is already facing a legal backlash for allegedly violating US labour laws Continue Reading

Microsoft: Nation-state cyber attacks became increasingly destructive in 2022

The willingness of nation-state actors to conduct destructive cyber attacks is a source of grave concern, as Microsoft’s latest annual Digital Defence Report lays bare Continue Reading

Troubleshoot wireless network connection problems in 10 steps

When troubleshooting wireless network issues, several scenarios can emerge. But valuable end-user insights can help network administrators root out problems. Continue Reading

Softcat shines light on customer spending priorities

Security tops the list of areas where users will invest in the next 12 months Continue Reading

UK government approach to space industry lacks coherence and investment

As satellite broadband industry rockets, report from Commons Science and Technology Committee criticises government’s failures in key technical areas and continues to question value to taxpayer of OneWeb joint venture Continue Reading

Docker interview questions for developers

Get a handle on these Docker interview questions to get a leg up on your next job, and a successful career using containers in your day-to-day activities. Continue Reading

Three million empty seats: What can we do about the cyber skills shortage?

Companies should look for candidates with the right skills potential, rather than insist they tick a hundred different security skills boxes Continue Reading

Networks division stars as SES shows solid Q3 2022

Global satellite operator continues to benefit from its pivot away from video and to business connectivity, reporting a positive third quarter but continued revenue decline for its video business Continue Reading

MicroScope: Elevate security to minimise risk

Security remains a major concern for customers and a continuing area of growth for the channel – so what can managed service providers do to help out? Also read about expectations for the last quarter of 2022 and how partnerships are key to digital transformation Continue Reading

Crown Hosting Data Centres secures £250m government colocation deal

Cabinet Office joint venture with Ark Data Centres secures a second term providing colocation services to the government Continue Reading

Powering strong partnerships for successful digital transformation

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Virgin Media O2 claims strong strategic and operational progress in Q3

UK comms provider publishes third-quarter results highlighting accelerated Ebitda growth since merger of mobile telco and cable operator Continue Reading

Data Lab bolsters business execs data course in time with Data Summit

Course focuses on the leadership skills needed to design, resource and implement a data strategy that will enable organisational change Continue Reading

Security Think Tank: Ransomware and CISOs’ balancing act

Ransomware has the potential to cause irreversible business damage, so CISOs should consider not only protection but also response and recovery Continue Reading

Justice transparency: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast

We speak to The National Archives about how it is using semantic data to make court and tribunal judgments searchable Continue Reading

Aiven expands in APAC, builds new capabilities

Managed service provider of open source databases and data platforms Aiven grew its business in Asia-Pacific by over 100% over the past year, and is now building new capabilities in data warehouses and other areas Continue Reading

How Wi-Fi 6, WWAN and 5G make all-wireless offices possible

Wireless technology has evolved extensively in recent years to support end-user demands and the possibility of wireless-first network connectivity for business offices. Continue Reading

Ransomware on the rise, hitting schools and healthcare

October ransomware disclosures and public reports tracked by TechTarget Editorial increased from previous months, with notable attacks on education and healthcare organizations. Continue Reading

New ServiceNow apps automate organizational productivity

ServiceNow rolled out applications for the Now Platform that assists IT shops with organizational productivity planning and building flexible hybrid work environments. Continue Reading

Why companies should be sustainable and how IT can help

Pressure is mounting for the business sector to address its environmental footprint and become more sustainable. Here's a look the key drivers and how technology can help. Continue Reading

May the fourth be with you: entering the final quarter with cautious optimism

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Can MSPs get cyber security ‘right’ for SMEs?

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New EU, U.S. privacy framework sets clear data transfer rules

President Joe Biden signed an executive order on a long-awaited European Union-U.S. Data Privacy Framework last month, giving companies legal clarity for data transfers. Continue Reading

Pega CTO: Ethical AI for developers demands transparency

Pegasystems CTO Don Schuerman believes the cure for AI's ethical issues lies in broad data inputs, being sensitive to biases and algorithms that make explainable decisions. Continue Reading

Momento accelerates databases with serverless data caching

The startup has built a new platform that lets organizations more easily scale and accelerate database queries in the cloud without adding more infrastructure. Continue Reading

Qlik launches new cloud-based data integration platform

The new integration platform as a service joins data preparation and cataloging capabilities in one place, enabling organizations ready their data in real time for analysis. Continue Reading

Election campaigns recognize need for analytics in politics

Candidates are now using data to build profiles of potential voters and target their outreach in much the same way enterprises use BI tools to personalize marketing efforts. Continue Reading

Currency issues affect Insight EMEA performance

Q3 numbers show further signs that the business is pivoting towards a software and services driven business Continue Reading

Common architecture patterns: The environmental impacts

In this guest post, Chris Darvill, vice president of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) solutions engineering at cloud-native API platform provider Kong, on how to make the move from monolith to ... Continue Reading

Microsoft pledges $100m in new IT support for Ukraine

Microsoft will continue to offer free-of-charge technology support to Ukraine for the foreseeable future Continue Reading

Capital One study cites ML anomaly detection as top use case

The bank itself is making ML a key part of its digital transformation strategy, deploying the technology to locate aberrations, detect fraud and support marketing. Continue Reading

Confirmation bias led Post Office to prosecute subpostmasters without investigation, inquiry told

Former Post Office tech leader tells public inquiry that confirmation bias led to hundreds of subpostmasters being prosecuted for financial crimes without proper investigation Continue Reading

All rise, Open Source Law, Policy & Practice

Technology needs law. Equally and perhaps more so, the legal industry needs to understand what is changing around information technology. Alongside the need to move off of paper-based statute books ... Continue Reading

Aerospike Cloud advances real-time database service

The database vendor has steadily advanced its core database technology in 2022 with JSON and Trino support and is now building out a new database-as-a-service platform. Continue Reading

BT sees fibre and 5G advances in H1

After ‘building and connecting like fury’, UK incumbent telco claims to be remaining on the front foot in current turbulent times and nears nine million mark in fibre deployment Continue Reading

The Security Interviews: Building trust online

Consumer reviews website Trustpilot has built and scaled its IT security team and is now turning to agile methods and DevSecOps to further enhance its cyber capabilities Continue Reading

8 key characteristics of cloud computing

Companies rely on the cloud for modern app development. Learn the key features that differentiate cloud computing from traditional, on-premises IT architectures. Continue Reading

Automated threats biggest source of cyber risk for retailers

Threat actors targeting retailers during the coming holiday season are increasingly turning to automated forms of cyber attack, according to a report Continue Reading

More women in tech will bridge the skills gap and bolster growth

Large global technology firms will reach nearly 33% overall female representation in their workforces in 2022. Growth is slow, but heading in the right direction Continue Reading

Russia risks shortage of PCs and software

Russian consumers and businesses could face a shortage of IT equipment including PCs and software Continue Reading

All NHS staff should have basic AI training, says report

A report by the NHS AI Lab and Health Education England calls for all health and care staff to receive training in artificial intelligence as the technology will be increasingly adopted in healthcare practice Continue Reading

Global coalition reaffirms commitment to fight ransomware

Representatives of 36 countries, as well as the EU, attended the second International Counter Ransomware Initiative Summit in Washington DC Continue Reading

UK and Japan join forces on digital government

Countries sign memorandum of cooperation to share ideas and strategies on digital government initiatives Continue Reading

IT recruitment: The hiring game

Diana Tomova graduated from the University of Essex with European Studies and modern languages in 2018. She now works as a system admin at Defra and is also embarking on a degree in Computer ... Continue Reading

Retail’s robotics reboot

Walmart and Amazon are among the retailers acquiring warehouse robotics firms, during a period of significant innovation in this space Continue Reading

Business workflows: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast

How ServiceNow is being used to drive business processes across IT and other business areas Continue Reading

Why technology change is slow at larger firms

Firms that commit to a single cloud provider and a lack of investment in improving developer productivity can drive up costs and slow down the pace of change, technology leaders say Continue Reading

Fewer CIOs have a seat on the board but we still need technology leaders

This democratisation of technology still needs a leader, but it’s a healthy sign that discussion of tech has become part of business as usual at board level Continue Reading

Almost 70% of businesses held back by talent shortage

Digital leaders in the UK have growing concerns about attracting and retaining talent, with many saying a lack of talent is standing in the way of change Continue Reading

U.S. Treasury: Ransomware attacks increased in 2021

A new report from the U.S. Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network showed an increase in businesses reporting ransomware attacks in the second half of 2021. Continue Reading

The Metaverse Standards Forum: What you need to know

Creating an open and inclusive metaverse will require the development and adoption of interoperability standards. That's the tall order of the Metaverse Standards Forum. Continue Reading

Alation set to advance data intelligence with new $123M

The data intelligence vendor, which aims to help enterprises organize data with data catalog technology, sees fundraising success and market demand for its platform. Continue Reading

Trilio Continuous Restore aimed at faster recovery time

Trilio's 3.0 upgrade for its TrilioVault for Kubernetes includes general availability of Continuous Restore and added support for Red Hat OpenShift. Continue Reading

Twilio delivers API-driven customer engagement platform

Twilio's new customer engagement platform merges Flex customer service and messaging with the Segment customer data platform. Continue Reading

Cisco rolls out fresh partner specialisations

Focus is on providing the channel with the opportunity to provide the support customers are searching for Continue Reading

Microsoft claims summer heatwave led to no excess water use by its datacentres

Software giant stokes scandal with befuddling statements about water use, despite eco-transparency pledge Continue Reading

Cynet, Palo Alto and Noname Security enhance partner support

Vendors Cynet, Palo Alto and Noname Security are using programmes and training to keep momentum going across their respective channel bases Continue Reading

Fresh crop of IT automation tools targets platform engineers

As enterprise IT shifts from full-stack DevOps to platform engineering, IT automation tools reinvented for the Kubernetes era can reduce toil for operators. Continue Reading

Shadow digital secretary outlines Labour’s tech priorities

Labour’s digital and technology plans focus on reining in the power of the tech giants, boosting connectivity across the UK, and improving online safety Continue Reading