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New APT group targets ASEAN governments and militaries

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How Zscaler is cracking APAC’s cloud security market

Zscaler’s head in Asia-Pacific and Japan, Scott Robertson, talks up the company’s growth momentum in the region and what it is doing to address areas where it can do better Continue Reading

APAC buyer’s guide to SASE

Aaron Tan looks at the benefits of secure access service edge services, key considerations and the market landscape Continue Reading

CW APAC: Buyer’s guide to SASE

Appropriate networking and security functions are integral to cyber defence. In this handbook, focused on secure access service edge in the Asia-Pacific region, Computer Weekly looks at its key benefits, how cloud security firm Zscaler aims to improve, the dangers of advanced persistent threat groups and why Australian businesses are waking up to the importance of security investment. Continue Reading

IT Sustainability Think Tank: How IT leaders can address the sustainability gap

There is mounting anecdotal evidence that enterprises are struggling to ensure their statements of intent on sustainability are matching their actions, so what steps can they take to bridge the gap? Continue Reading

The digital education problem at the heart of government transformation

A recent NAO report on digital government highlights some progress and ongoing challenges – but Whitehall needs to tackle a more fundamental flaw if it’s to deliver true digital change Continue Reading

ASHRAE standard 90.4 updates emphasize green energy

New addenda to ASHRAE 90.4 simplify mechanical load component calculations and modify the definition of UPS, among other changes. Use the updates to guide green data center design. Continue Reading

Secureworks IR team saw BEC attacks double in 2022

Vendor and incident response firm Secureworks referred to business email compromise, or BEC attacks, as 'the largest monetary threat to organizations.' Continue Reading

Tech news podcast: 2 AI-powered tools and more layoffs

Juniper introduces AI-powered networking gear, Salesforce announces ChatGPT integration and more tech layoffs loom. Continue Reading

Auto-tech series: Sysdig - Automation for developers, move (securely) faster

This is a guest piece for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Anna Belak in her capacity as director of thought leadership at Sysdig - the company is known for its technology that ... Continue Reading

NTT sonority - Personalised Sound Zone earphones

It’s rare to attend an enterprise technology vendor conference that offers the chance to actually touch a product, but that’s what Inspect-A-Gadget found at NTT Upgrade. As the North American leg ... Continue Reading

6 principles for building engaged security governance

Security governance isn't enough. Enter engaged security governance -- an ongoing process that aligns business strategy with security across an organization. Continue Reading

Rubrik discloses data breach, blames Fortra zero-day

The cybersecurity vendor said it is investigating a data breach after attackers exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Fortra's GoAnywhere managed file transfer software. Continue Reading

Virgin Media O2 extends Ericsson partnership to boost UK 5G connectivity

Commercial agreement will see tech provider’s 4G and 5G radio access network technology deployed across the UK, with hardware, software and service enhancements to improve connectivity while reducing energy consumption and accelerating upgrades Continue Reading

Qualcomm aims to become one-stop shop for IoT development

Mobile technology giant announces intention to become dedicated destination for developers across the IoT space Continue Reading

Budget 2023: Chancellor affirms tax relief for IT investment

Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget makes IT investment tax expendable for three years and announces support for artificial intelligence companies, including annual £1m ‘Manchester Prize’ Continue Reading

IT gives Ukrainian economy resilience in the face of adversity

Computer Weekly speaks to IT companies from Kharkiv a year after the Ukrainian city became headline news across the world as Russian troops invaded Continue Reading

UK government commits £2.5bn to boost quantum

Decade of funding aims to fast-track quantum computing engineers to the UK and drive business adoption of this emerging technology Continue Reading

Lenovo and Vast Data credit channel for growth

Lenovo and Vast Data improve market position and revenues as a result of efforts from their respective channel bases Continue Reading

Chinese Silkloader cyber attack tool falls into Russian hands

A loader tool used by Chinese cyber criminals seems to have been enthusiastically taken up in recent weeks by Russian ransomware operators Continue Reading

Daisy backs Girlguiding recycling efforts

Channel player sponsors recycling badge as it looks to encourage greater understanding of the issues around end-of-life technology Continue Reading

New Microsoft Azure VMs target generative AI developers

Generative AI app developers can soon access the supercomputing infrastructure they need through Microsoft Azure. Continue Reading

Dell launches new security offerings for data protection, MDR

Dell's new and expansive services focus on top security challenges enterprises face, such as data protection, ransomware recovery and supply chain threats. Continue Reading

Features to look for in IoT monitoring tools

IoT monitoring software can help IT administrators track and manage the IoT devices connected to their network. Strong options have automation and enable remote access. Continue Reading

Top 30 incident response interview questions

Job interviews are nerve-wracking, but preparation can help minimize jitters and position you to land the role. Get started with these incident response interview questions. Continue Reading

Hacker claims exposed database led to DC Health Link breach

This Risk & Repeat podcast episode covers the breach of health insurance exchange DC Health Link, as well as a hacker's claim that the breach was caused by an exposed database. Continue Reading

Tableau update targets analytics collaboration, storytelling

The vendor's first 2023 update makes Data Stories available in Server after it was initially launched only in Cloud. In addition, the update includes an enhanced Slack integration. Continue Reading

Microsoft patches Outlook zero-day for March Patch Tuesday

A highly dangerous privilege escalation bug in Outlook is among 80 different vulnerabilities patched in Microsoft’s March Patch Tuesday update Continue Reading

How industry cloud platforms are shaping the future of business applications

More than half of enterprises are expected to use industry cloud platforms that combine cloud-based infrastructure, platform and application services to accelerate their business by 2027 Continue Reading

With self-criticism, Meta layoff cuts deep, hits recruiters

Meta's layoff is part of a strategy to reduce its management layers and create a flatter organization. But it may be trading one risk for another. Continue Reading

Microsoft stops two zero-days for March Patch Tuesday

The company corrects actively exploited vulnerabilities that affected Microsoft Outlook and the Windows OS in this month's batch of security updates. Continue Reading

OpenAI releases latest version of its star LLM: GPT-4

The AI vendor introduced its latest large language model. With multimodal capabilities, it's expected to perform better while still suffering from some of the same problems. Continue Reading

Reasons for and effects of Microsoft cutting AI ethics unit

The tech giant has garnered much attention for integrating ChatGPT technology into its applications. However, eliminating its AI ethics unit raises questions. Continue Reading

Google embeds generative AI features in cloud and Workspace

The tech giant's new API enables enterprises to scale and adopt models without their data becoming part of the training ground for large language models, the vendor said. Continue Reading

Amazon adds new S3 features for data lakes, hybrid cloud

Amazon dropped new features for its object storage service that include an open source file client, new data purchasing capabilities and private data replication for Outposts. Continue Reading

8 green computing best practices

As climate change becomes a more pressing issue, these sustainability best practices can help your data center go greener, which benefits both your business and the environment. Continue Reading

Auto-tech series: Coralogix - Automating data discovery for modern observability

This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Chris Cooney in his capacity as a developer evangelist for Coralogix - the company is known for its technology that maps ... Continue Reading

Magniber ransomware actors exploiting Microsoft zero day

Magniber ransomware actors discovered a way to bypass Microsoft's remediation for a previous SmartScreen vulnerability to attack enterprises, according to Google researchers. Continue Reading

Using PowerShell for Azure service principal authentication

With help from the Azure PowerShell module, you can avoid login prompts and automate the authentication process when using service principals on Microsoft's cloud platform. Continue Reading

QLC edges into mainstream, but what are its advantages?

QLC flash offers high density but has lifecycle limitations. But what does it really cost compared with TLC and MLC, and how are suppliers implementing it and getting around durability issues? Continue Reading

NordVPN launches free Meshnet file sharing & peer-to-peer VPN tunnel 

Anyone who has dabbled with asking friends and contacts for a VPN recommendation will have probably received a few suggestions. One of those suggestions is to opt for one of the free VPNs.  This is ... Continue Reading

UK mini-datacentre startup hails energy savings of heat reuse deployment at leisure centre

UK startup Deep Green has saved Exmouth Leisure Centre thousands in energy costs through deployment of mini-datacentres Continue Reading

Steadying a rocky ship

GUEST BLOG: In this contributed blog post, Louise Read, founder of SaaS MRKTING, talks about the more positive side of current tech industry layoffs.  May you be cursed with interesting times. So ... Continue Reading

Why security needs a holistic approach to gender diversity

GUEST BLOG: In this contributed blog post, Kris Lovejoy, global security and resilience practice leader at Kyndryl talks about the skillsets needed for a career in security. As a business leader ... Continue Reading

IT Sustainability Think Tank: Closing the sustainability gap takes patience and persistence

There is mounting anecdotal evidence that enterprises are struggling to ensure their statements of intent on sustainability are matching their actions, so what steps can they take to bridge the gap? Continue Reading

How William Hill’s IT copes with big sporting events

The Grand National is one of those events that pushes online betting sites beyond their limits. Understanding where there are bottlenecks is key Continue Reading

How to use the iPadOS file manager in the enterprise

Organizations can use the iPadOS Files app to manage files locally or in the cloud. Learn the pros and cons of both storage types and how to use them in the native file manager. Continue Reading

London not calling in UK 4G to 5G mobile uplifts

Study shows mobile users in London see the smallest uplift from 5G in terms of download speeds compared with more rural regions, but also that there is little difference in the uplift in average download speeds seen by users in rural and urban areas with 5G compared with 4G Continue Reading

Silicon Valley Bank failure might further stymie tech funding

While the finance and tech sectors shuddered after the sudden demise of two tech-focused banks, financial damage appears to be contained amid general slowdown in tech funding. Continue Reading

UK lags in broadband affordability

Study on broadband pricing from leading price comparison site finds Western Europe as a region expensive more generally, with no country in the region making it into the top 50 cheapest places in the world to get fast connectivity Continue Reading

NatWest introduces limits on crypto trading to prevent fraud

UK bank says its retail customers will benefit from daily and monthly limits on the amount they can pay into cryptocurrency exchanges Continue Reading

Additive manufacturing: Learn about powder bed fusion

Powder bed fusion may cost less than other additive manufacturing approaches, but it can be time-consuming. Learn whether powder bed fusion is right for your manufacturing needs. Continue Reading

NCSC warns over AI language models but rejects cyber alarmism

The UK's NCSC has issued advice for those using the technology underpinning AI tools such as ChatGPT, but says some of the security doomsday scenarios being proposed right now are not necessarily realistic Continue Reading

Meeting the challenges of scaling AI with MLOps

As businesses race to capitalize on the promises of AI in the wake of ChatGPT's launch, strategies to move machine learning software from idea to reality are becoming essential. Continue Reading

What is a jitter buffer used for?

Jitter buffers play a key role in supporting audio quality and mitigating network anomalies. Learn how jitter buffers work and their potential drawbacks. Continue Reading

Central bank digital currency use set to soar over next seven years

The use of central bank-backed digital currencies is set to explode over the next seven years as governments drive adoption to increase financial inclusion Continue Reading

Midwich breaks through £1bn revenue barrier

Distributor’s numbers for the past year show growth as the audiovisual market continues to recover Continue Reading

UK regulator gives green light to 5G mmWave development

Amid concerns by potential service providers and technology firms that the UK is in danger of falling behind other countries in enabling next-gen mobile services, Ofcom opens up over 6GHz of mmWave radio spectrum for mobile technology Continue Reading

Tibco Spotfire targets efficiency of triggering actions

The latest version of the vendor's BI suite includes action logs that enable admins to see how end users are using a tool that lets them trigger actions from their dashboards. Continue Reading

As Covid fades away, what’s the future of remote work in Europe?

Many IT leaders are still supporting some form of work from home, and a trend is beginning to take shape in Europe Continue Reading

BT helps Channel 4 and ITV take Freeview content to the cloud

Multiplex broadcast consortium Digital 3&4 has ditched its legacy hardware for a software-defined networking setup that will revamp how it delivers Freeview content to viewers Continue Reading

AI interview: Elke Schwarz, professor of political theory

Elke Schwarz speaks with Computer Weekly about the ethics of military artificial intelligence and the dangers of allowing governments and corporations to push forward without oversight or scrutiny Continue Reading

Securing low Earth orbit represents the new space race

The barriers to launching satellites into low Earth orbit are falling fast, and that brings new cyber security challenges. Continue Reading

Guinness World Records goes digital

Over the past 20 years, Guinness World Records has transformed from book publishing to digital content creation, most recently marshalling NetSuite. Continue Reading

Digital dedication – the transformation of Guinness World Records

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out about the digital transformation at Guinness World Records – dedication, that’s what you need. We examine the new space race – to launch low-orbit, low-cost communications satellites. And we look at the role of technology in sustainability strategies. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Western Sydney airport to get nbn fibre

Australia’s upcoming Western Sydney International Airport will get 25km of fibre to service its airport terminal and business park Continue Reading

How the SVB collapse upended payroll for thousands

The Silicon Valley Bank collapse came as a shock to payroll processors, who had to quickly explain what happened to customers and create alternative payment plans. Continue Reading

SAP agrees to sell Qualtrics stake for $7.7B

SAP's sale of Qualtrics reaches its final stage as it sells shares for $7.7 billion. The deal recoups the initial investment but may signal that SAP is moving out of XM software. Continue Reading

Alternatives to Citrix, Microsoft and VMware for remote work

Many organizations will go with remote and virtual desktop services from Citrix, Microsoft and VMware, but there are many alternatives on the market. Check out these 11 vendors. Continue Reading

CX personalization drives strategy for customer data mining

Users are more likely to engage with custom-made, exclusive digital experiences, which ease the flow of zero- and first-party data back to the vendor for improved CX strategies. Continue Reading

DC Health Link confirms breach, but questions remain

While DC Health Link confirmed the breach, it is unknown how threat actors obtained the personal health data of more than 56,000 customers, including members of Congress. Continue Reading

Cloud cost management takes center stage

IT shops appear ready to focus on cloud costs amid inflation and economic uncertainty. Service providers expect clients to invest more in FinOps and optimization tools this year. Continue Reading

6 SharePoint Syntex use cases

File discovery is one of the most popular use cases for SharePoint Syntex. But how else can you use it? Here, see how real-world teams have begun to use this tool. Continue Reading

Microsoft integrates ChatGPT into Azure; GPT-4 expected soon

The AI assistant is now a part of Azure managed services, and developers are able to integrate it into applications. Meanwhile, OpenAI is expected to release GPT-4 this week. Continue Reading

Tech news this week: AI, decentralized apps and ransomware

AI washing, new ransomware tactics and decentralized regulation challenges populated the news this week. Continue Reading

Continuous employee listening gets boost from Qualtrics

Continuous listening tools can provide immediate insights into changing employee sentiment and complement annual or quarterly employee surveys, if not replace them. Continue Reading

GitHub SBOM updates build automation foundation

A new CLI extension and other features due to ship this month lay the groundwork to help developers make better use of software supply chain data and mitigate vulnerabilities. Continue Reading

Subpostmaster demands names of Post Office executives who crushed him to suffocate truth

One Post Office scandal victim was deliberately destroyed by the Post Office to deter other subpostmasters from challenging the integrity of its core computer system Continue Reading

4 types of simulation models used in data analytics

Combining different types of simulation models with predictive analytics enables organizations to forecast events and improve the accuracy of data-driven decisions. Continue Reading

Channel roundup: Who’s gone where?

A number of personnel moves have caught the eye over the course of the past week Continue Reading

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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