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Tip
12 Oct 2022
Explore the benefits of Docker for testers, QA teams
From simplified test setup to enhanced isolation, Docker containers offer a range of advantages to QA engineers. Containers also encourage earlier, and more frequent, testing. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Nov 2020
4 innovations in software development and testing to watch
These methods and technologies change the way developers and testers do their jobs -- or even what their duties are. Explore innovations related to AI, the flow of work and more. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Feb 2023
How recruiters can reject candidates respectfully
How recruiters reject job candidates can make a huge difference in a candidate's feelings towards a company. Learn some ways that recruiters can improve the rejection process. Continue Reading
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Answer
28 Feb 2023
How do you build a CPaaS business case?
No matter how big or small the deployment, building a business case for CPaaS is essential to creating a more flexible and controlled communications environment. Continue Reading
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News
28 Feb 2023
ClickUp 3.0 built for scalability with AI, universal search
The new platform moves to the modern cloud infrastructure and offers a streamlined inbox, an AI-supported writing tool and universal search to access files across many apps. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Feb 2023
Use Cockpit for Linux remote server administration
Linux admins can use Cockpit to view Linux logs, monitor server performance and manage users. Use the tool to help admins manage servers, regardless of experience level. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Feb 2023
Customer success vs. customer support: What's the difference?
Customer support and customer success sound similar, but they're distinct business practices. Differences include approach, metrics, maturity and skills. Continue Reading
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Opinion
28 Feb 2023
Security Think Tank: Training can no longer be a compliance exercise
Historically, security training has tended to take a compliance-based focus, a ‘tick-box’ exercise using generic, off-the-shelf courses. This needs to change, says Hayley Watson of Turnkey Consulting. Continue Reading
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News
28 Feb 2023
MWC 2023: HPE boosts enterprise wireless offer with Athonet acquisition
Acquisition aims to strengthen global edge-to-cloud company’s private networking capabilities to help enterprise customers accelerate 5G deployments and telco customers drive new revenue streams Continue Reading
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News
28 Feb 2023
LastPass attack saw employee’s home computer hacked
The ongoing investigation into a series of linked security incidents at LastPass has found that the attacker was successfully able to compromise a developer’s home PC using a vulnerability in a media software package Continue Reading
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News
28 Feb 2023
Colt DCS starts build-out of renewably powered West London datacentre campus
Hyperscale-focused colocation firm Colt DCS claims project will bring hundreds of jobs to West London Continue Reading
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News
28 Feb 2023
CrowdStrike: Threat actors shifting away from ransomware
CrowdStrike's '2023 Global Threat Report' showed a 20% increase in the number of threat actors using data theft and extortion tactics without deploying actual ransomware. Continue Reading
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News
28 Feb 2023
Korea telecom giant SKT doubles down on AI
SKT plans to broaden the use of AI across its business, from delivering AI-powered services to improving customer experience using generative AI models Continue Reading
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News
28 Feb 2023
Almost 70% of UK digital workers interested in expanding tech skills
Digital workers in the UK are interested in furthering their skills through training but feel time and money are holding them back Continue Reading
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News
28 Feb 2023
MWC 2023: GSMA launches open network API initiative
Looking to support its industry in what it believes will be a new era of digital services and mobile apps, mobile trade association announces initiative designed to provide universal access to operator networks for developers to boost quality of experience Continue Reading
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News
28 Feb 2023
MWC 2023: ICT infrastructure investment to drive Industry 4.0
Study reveals how digital economy will account for more than half of global GDP by end of 2023 and how growth of 5G and intergenerational evolution of connectivity technology will increase global economic benefits by approximately 15% Continue Reading
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Opinion
28 Feb 2023
Software for environmental, social, and corporate governance
In the last few years there has been an explosion in software to track and report on ESG data in financial services. What are the main features to look out for? Continue Reading
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E-Zine
28 Feb 2023
The race to net zero
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the role of green technology in helping businesses contribute to the government’s 2050 net-zero targets. We talk to Spotify about the importance of open source technologies in the music streaming service. And we look at the way hybrid working is evolving as the post-pandemic workplace continues to change. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
28 Feb 2023
MWC 2023: Cisco and NTT team to accelerate enterprise digital transformation through private 5G
Leading network technology firms announce plans to bring private 5G services to enterprise customers, helping accelerate industry transformation through managed private 5G solution integrated within pre-existing LAN, WAN and cloud infrastructures Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 Feb 2023
Linux Foundation Europe forms OpenWallet Foundation
The Linux Foundation Europe has now officially formed the OpenWallet Foundation (OWF). This collaborative effort is designed to develop open source software to support interoperability for a wide ... Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Feb 2023
How are UEM, EMM and MDM different from one another?
IT should understand the differences between UEM, EMM and MDM tools so they can choose the right option for their users. Learn about the differences between these tools. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Feb 2023
Snapchat's My AI uses ChatGPT, but not all enterprises can
The social media app's new AI chatbot uses the latest OpenAI technology. However, OpenAI's privacy policy might make it difficult for enterprises to use the large language model. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
27 Feb 2023
Use PowerShell workflows when performance matters
When time is of the essence, add parallel processing to your PowerShell scripts to perform tasks more efficiently by using the workflows feature in the automation tool. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Feb 2023
Inside the MLOps lifecycle stages
Developers tasked to train machine learning models are turning to the MLOps lifecycle. The different stages are meant to increase operational speed and efficiency. Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2023
Ukrainian tech companies persist as war passes 1-year mark
Software and services companies are adding personnel and expanding their offerings, as venture funds invest in tech startups with an eye toward building 'Ukraine 2.0.' Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2023
Vast Data expands data services for file and object
Vast Data Universal Storage brought out data services, including set performance, metadata cataloging, better security, container integration and snapshots. Continue Reading
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Infographic
27 Feb 2023
A brief history of Google algorithm changes
Google frequently updates its algorithm to improve search result quality. These updates often enhance search query interpretation and prevent spam tactics. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
27 Feb 2023
Get started with Amazon CodeGuru with this tutorial
Amazon CodeGuru reviews code and suggests improvements to users looking to make their code more efficient as well as optimize costs. Follow this tutorial to get started. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Feb 2023
Compare Azure DevOps vs. Jira for IT ops project management
Azure DevOps and Jira can both be effective project management tools for software development and IT ops teams, but the two differ in terms of benefits, features and limitations. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Feb 2023
The state of PSTN connectivity: Separating PSTN from UCaaS
UCaaS isn't for everybody. Some organizations are keeping their phone systems on premises to maintain control over PSTN access, cut licensing costs and ensure service reliability. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Feb 2023
ERP vs. WMS: Which one is right for you?
If nuanced warehouse efficiency is necessary to fulfill customer expectations, an ERP system may not be enough. Here's what to consider when it comes to ERP vs. WMS. Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2023
Advanced digital resiliency can save organisations millions
Businesses that build out their digital resiliency are not only more secure, they also have more opportunities to innovate with IT Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2023
Contributing to the value of open source
Spotify’s open source tech lead, Per Ploug, explains why open source is failing those who dedicate their free time to maintaining code and how corporate contributions can ensure project success and longevity. Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2023
The race to net zero
The UK government is targeting net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, but it will need the private sector’s help and its appetite for investing in green technologies to meet its goal. Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2023
ChatGPT offers the channel a chance to level the playing field
There is a lot of hype around the AI content generating tool – and it could genuinely help the channel – but there are some risks involved Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Feb 2023
How to configure multiple monitors for remote desktop use
A remote desktop workstation may require specific configurations for the local hardware, including options to set up multiple monitors on an RDP desktop. Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2023
Scotland launches data strategy for health and social care
The five-year strategy aims to make it easier for people to access their own health and social care data, improve data flows between organisations, and transform the way data is used to enhance services Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Feb 2023
Unstructured data and the storage it needs
We look at unstructured and semi-structured data and find increasing amounts of production workloads that have their own storage hardware – file and object – needs, including flash Continue Reading
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Blog Post
27 Feb 2023
What to expect from NTT Research ‘Upgrade’ 2023
For those that enjoy a bit of nostalgia, NTT stands for Nippon Telegraph & Telephone [Corporation] and the organisation - 日本電信電話公社 - has been around since the very early 1950s, when it was ... Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Feb 2023
Cyber training in 2023 needs to drive measurable change
2023 will see more focus on security training programmes that not only provide employees with an understanding of the risks they face but more importantly drive measurable behavioural change, says PA Consulting’s Richard Allen Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2023
How Dell is future-proofing its business
Dell Technologies is building a more resilient supply chain, investing in growth areas like edge and multicloud, and responding to shifts in consumption models to position itself for long-term growth Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Feb 2023
Green tech and the private sector: How the UK government will hit its 2050 net-zero emissions goal
The UK government is targeting net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, but it will need the private sector’s help and its appetite for investing in green technologies to meet its goal Continue Reading
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Blog Post
27 Feb 2023
Nware cloud gaming now on Android TV
Built around open source technologies at its heart, Android TV is now almost a decade old (its precursor, Google TV, first arrived in 2014). A smart TV operating system (OS) for televisions and ... Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Feb 2023
Building an incident response framework for your enterprise
Understanding incident response framework standards and how to build the best framework for your organization is essential to prevent threats and mitigate cyber incidents. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Feb 2023
Top 6 SOAR use cases to implement in enterprise SOCs
Automating basic SOC workflows with SOAR can improve an organization's security posture. Explore six SOAR use cases to streamline SOC processes and augment human analysts. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Feb 2023
How to create a CSIRT: 10 best practices
The time to organize and train a CSIRT is long before a security incident occurs. Certain steps should be followed to create an effective, cross-functional team. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
26 Feb 2023
Five new Java features to start using now
Have you migrated to the latest LTS release of the JDK, yet? You should. These five new Java features will make you wonder how you ever survived a code review without them. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
26 Feb 2023
How to use JShell in Java
If you haven't used Java's JShell yet, you're missing out. Here's a quick Java and JShell tutorial to get you started. Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2023
Infrastructure to support Open AI's ChatGPT could be costly
Corporate users looking to implement OpenAI's ChatGPT internally likely need to upgrade infrastructure with a massive number of GPUs. Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2023
Meta's Llama enters the generative AI fray with ChatGPT, Bard
Trailing rivals Microsoft and Google, the Facebook parent company plunged into the surging large language model market with its own powerful interactive AI chatbot, Llama. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Feb 2023
ElevenLabs and the risks of voice-generating AI
The startup's technology is popular among content creators and also bad actors who use it maliciously. But the AI voice platform also raises the issue of what's real and fake. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Feb 2023
Additive manufacturing: Learn about sheet lamination
Sheet lamination, which is one type of additive manufacturing, is a comparatively cheap and quick way to prototype products. Learn more about sheet lamination. 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