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HDD specs: Assess MTTF, AFR and UER to get the drives you need

In part one of a two-part series, we look at key hard disk drive specs, including mean time to failure, annual failure rate and unrecoverable error rate, and how they relate to each other Continue Reading

Danish law firm transforms digital collaboration through core system replacement

NJORD has transformed how it shares documents among lawyers through a cloud-based platform Continue Reading

Ransomware gangs harass victims to ‘bypass’ backups

Analysis reveals how cyber criminal gangs are turning to extensive, targeted harassment campaigns to force victims to pay up, even if their backups are in good order Continue Reading

The risks of an imbalance in AI

In this week’s Computer Weekly, a leading AI expert explains the risks of an arms race in artificial intelligence caused by the domination of private sector providers. Our latest buyer’s guide examines ways to reduce IT’s energy use. And we analyse the latest damning revelations from the Post Office scandal inquiry. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

How to use the Google Chrome color picker extension

Want to select a color from an image on a webpage? Or an HTML element? Here's how to use the Google Chrome color picker extension that comes packaged as part of the built-in DevTools. Continue Reading

Oracle OKE takes on Azure, AWS with serverless Kubernetes

Oracle added serverless Kubernetes and a financially backed SLA to its OKE managed service, playing catch-up with AWS, Google and Azure and taking a swipe at them on pricing. Continue Reading

NCSC launches cyber check-up tools for SMEs

The NCSC has launched two new security services aimed at SMEs that lack the resources to address cyber issues, and may underestimate their vulnerability to attack Continue Reading

HPE to acquire OpsRamp for GreenLake IT ops tools

IT automation specialist OpsRamp will become part of HPE’s GreenLake portfolio, adding hybrid cloud visibility and notification tools to the IT conglomerate’s SaaS offerings. Continue Reading

App modernization, mainframe, microservices: IBM event recap

At the recent IBM Infrastructure Analyst Event, IBM announced advances in IBM zSystems for AI, app architecture and other areas to help businesses achieve their goals. Continue Reading

Amazon’s latest round of layoffs includes HR

Amazon has cut another 9,000 jobs in a number of areas including HR, Amazon Web Services and advertising, citing the need to be "leaner" due to economic uncertainty. The company laid off 18,000 in January. Continue Reading

The rise of the non-developer

Low-code and no-code tools are often touted as solutions to the developer talent shortage -- but they might not be the full answer for companies facing a lack of tech skills. Continue Reading

VMware Partner Connect reboots with accent on SaaS

VMware's partner program gets a new look as the company invests in the subscription model; Endor Labs, Graphiant and TrueFort also launch or update channel efforts. Continue Reading

4 cloud API security best practices

APIs make up the majority of web traffic now, but they aren't always kept as secure as needed. Consider implementing these four cloud API security best practices. Continue Reading

Techno-nationalism explained: What you need to know

Techno-nationalism changes the way providers do business and the way users interact with tech. Continue Reading

FBI arrests suspected BreachForums owner in New York

The BreachForums arrest occurred days after DC Health Link's data went up for sale on the dark web message board, though the affidavit did not cite the breach in the arrest. Continue Reading

Boost cluster security with Kubernetes vulnerability scanning

Performing vulnerability scans on Kubernetes clusters can help keep container environments secure and running smoothly. Learn what risks to look out for and compare tool options. Continue Reading

Follow these 9 steps for SD-WAN testing before deployment

Before an SD-WAN implementation, you'll want to run the system through a battery of tests to check for things like failover, packet delivery and traffic segregation. Continue Reading

Docker Free Team concerns linger after mea culpa

Docker apologized for a 'terrible job' sharing its plan to deprecate a Free Team subscription, but some observers remain worried about security implications from the transition. Continue Reading

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy confirms 9,000 further job cuts across AWS, Twitch and its advertising arm

Amazon's cloud arm is set to be one of several business units that will lose employees over the coming months, a staff email has confirmed Continue Reading

Zoom strikes unified communications home run in MLB partnership

Conferencing and communications company claims first-of-its-kind partnership with major US sports league to enhance MLB games and the fan viewership experience based on contact centre and core platform Continue Reading

Acceldata update enhances data observability platform

The vendor's latest platform update adds four new capabilities, including low-code/no-code options for developing data quality standards and self-healing capabilities. Continue Reading

UK altnets advance pace of full-fibre deployment

One of the fastest-growing altnets in the UK raises £230m in committed debt financing, while country’s leading independent network provider becomes object of takeover as it maintains build-out momentum Continue Reading

Is a cloud-first strategy right for you?

A cloud-first strategy has its fair share of advantages and disadvantages. Learn how to avoid risks and build a strategy that is right for your organization. Continue Reading

Channel roundup: Who's gone where?

The first quarter is coming to its end, but the need for expertise and experience continues across the industry Continue Reading

How to prepare for the next version of Exchange Server

The Exchange Server roadmap charts several twists and turns that shows Microsoft deviating from its typical course with the server-based email platform. Continue Reading

VMware enhances partner programme

Vendor looks to encourage its channel to cover the entire customer lifecycle, with more rewards and certifications Continue Reading

Preventing Crime not meeting Political Targets -  A review of the MPS Turnaround Plan 

Respond by the end of March if you live or work in London and believe that the primary objective of policing is the prevention of time not the meeting of targets as proxies for delivering political ... Continue Reading

SaaS backup vendors diversify approach as adoption grows

Backup vendors are expanding coverage and introducing new methods to back up SaaS data as IT departments contend with ever-growing adoption and user demands. Continue Reading

NatWest announces ID service for its customers

The identities of NatWest customers engaging with businesses online can be confirmed by the bank's ID service in seconds Continue Reading

Will data centers become obsolete?

Many organizations want to simplify or scale down their data centers -- but they won't disappear. Admins can examine as-a-service options and cloud to offload some applications. Continue Reading

Configure NIC teaming in Windows Server

NIC teaming maximizes network bandwidth and provides redundancy benefits. These steps guide users through NIC teaming configuration in Windows Server with GUI and PowerShell. Continue Reading

Compare SharePoint Syntex disadvantages and benefits

Microsoft promotes its SharePoint content AI services -- Syntex -- as a way to streamline content management in a cost-effective way. Yet, the service is new and has challenges. Continue Reading

Ofcom extends time on BT wholesale broadband tariff probe

UK comms regulator to take a further two months to assess whether a regulatory green light for new wholesale pricing from ultrafast broadband market leader threatens competitiveness of UK gigabit sector Continue Reading

Government should invest in maritime tech, say MPs

Report from the Transport Committee calls for investment in technology for the maritime sector, and wants the government to make it easier to scale-up innovation Continue Reading

BBC cracks down on TikTok after review

The BBC is asking staff not to install TikTok on corporate-owned devices without a justified business purpose, although its use will still be allowed to share media content with its audiences Continue Reading

Auto-tech series: HashiCorp - Automation & the multiverse of machine madness

Continuing this series of technology platform analyses examining the universe of automation tools and services now being brought to bear across every transept  of the software application ... Continue Reading

Half A Rack In Half A Day: Building A Private Cloud

Having entered my 39th (gulp!) year in IT, it’s fair to say I’ve had to endure more than my fair share of IT hype and BS. Many are the times at live events I’ve done a tally chart on the number of ... Continue Reading

Inside AIA’s cloud adoption journey

The Hong Kong-based multinational insurance firm has moved 86% of its IT infrastructure to public cloud to drive growth, productivity and efficiency Continue Reading

Everything Enterprise Connect 2023: News, trends and insights

This guide gathers the latest news and analysis from Enterprise Connect, one of the largest enterprise communications and collaboration conferences in 2023. Continue Reading

Critical Java JVM options and parameters

The easiest way to optimize your Java runtime is to supply correct JVM options and parameters. In honor of the Java 21 release, we will examine the 21 most important Java JVM options you can configure. Continue Reading

Daily Scrum vs standup meetings: What's the difference?

Other than being an ablest term that discriminates against people who can't stand, there are many differences between a standup meeting and the daily Scrum. Here we look at the 10 most important ... Continue Reading

10 key ESG and sustainability trends, ideas for companies

From consumers to employees to investors, more people are choosing companies that prioritize environmental, social and governance concerns. Here are 10 ESG trends that matter. Continue Reading

ChatGPT's threat to white-collar jobs, cognitive automation

ChatGPT has the potential to accelerate cognitive automation, or automate problem solving and critical thinking tasks that are now completed by white-collar workers. Continue Reading

How to detect and control the spread of shadow APIs

Now that infiltration via APIs has become a favored method for hackers, IT teams need to take additional steps to safeguard those important interfaces. Continue Reading

When to use the Windows command prompt vs. PowerShell

The Windows command prompt and PowerShell can accomplish similar tasks, but how they do so might push users toward one option over the other. Check out these examples to see why. Continue Reading

PowerShell vs. Bash: Key differences explained

Windows admins have the option to use Bash, a Linux shell, but the command-line tool doesn't stack up one to one with PowerShell for Windows deployments. Continue Reading

Wellthy finds analytics success with ThoughtSpot

The self-service analytics specialist's platform has greatly increased the healthcare organization's efficiency after its old BI platform was too geared toward trained experts. Continue Reading

Google warns users of Samsung Exynos zero-day vulnerabilities

To prevent threat actors from exploiting the unpatched attack vectors, Google Project Zero made an exception for four Exynos chipset flaws by extending its disclosure timeline. Continue Reading

Chasing savings from green storage

Storage upgrades can bring energy and cost savings, but new hardware, cloud and subscription models need careful tweaking and some serious number crunching to get right. Continue Reading

Advancing AI responsibly

Artificial intelligence researcher Michael Osborne discusses the implications of a market-driven AI arms race and the overwhelming dominance of the private sector over the technology. Continue Reading

Microsoft unveils AI-backed Copilot for Teams, Word and more

Microsoft 365 Copilot integrates AI-supported tools into Microsoft's productivity apps to help users write and organize emails, garner insights, and corral disparate data. Continue Reading

8 cloud detection and response use cases

Unsure whether cloud detection and response could be useful for your organization? These eight use cases could make CDR indispensable. Continue Reading

CIOs reaching out to the channel for support

Dealing with pressures to innovate with tight budgets and sort out the overhanging issues after the pandemic means many customers require help Continue Reading

CIO interview: Russ Thornton, chief technology officer at Shawbrook Bank

Russ Thornton swapped life on the theatre podium for financial services IT, but thrives in an environment where orchestrating IT teams is a core skill Continue Reading

How ChatGPT and generative AI will affect IT operations

As generative AI programs improve, they raise questions for many engineering disciplines about the future of work -- and IT operations is no exception. Continue Reading

UK TikTok ban gives us all cause to consider social media security

The UK government’s ban on TikTok should give all organisations cause to look into what information social media platforms are collecting on us, and what they are using it for Continue Reading

UK government to create code of practice for generative AI firms

The code will look to strike a balance between copyright holders and generative AI firms so that both parties can benefit from the use of copyrighted material in training data Continue Reading

Microsoft trials ChatGPT to boost enterprise productivity

The Office Suite, Outlook, Teams and Power tools are about to get an AI boost thanks to Microsoft 365 Copilot Continue Reading

Virgin Media O2 brings 5G services to the London Underground

As 4G and 5G mobile coverage continue to be rolled out across the Tube network in London, leading UK operator enables customers travelling in tunnels between those stations to enjoy 5G coverage in sections of network in the West End and north London Continue Reading

How to transfer FSMO roles with PowerShell

You might need to shift Active Directory FSMO roles for a few reasons. If you need to do it more than once, there's a way to automate the procedure with PowerShell. Continue Reading

How to create and run Windows PowerShell scripts

Once administrators get comfortable with PowerShell basics, it's time to start scripting. This PowerShell scripting tutorial for beginners helps you efficiently complete tasks. Continue Reading

The changing role of the CIO from a Finnish perspective

A small country with a sophisticated workforce, Finland has its own perspective on how IT leadership is changing in both the public and private sector Continue Reading

IT Sustainability Think Tank: Using digital skills 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

UK government's 'tech superpower' ambitions must be matched by realism and collaboration

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt went for it in a big way in his Budget speech this week. Fewer than 400 words were spoken, barely three minutes completed, before we got to cross off the ... Continue Reading

Vast Data’s ‘Act 2’ builds data management layer on QLC flash

Vast Data offers QLC flash bulk storage with a rapid cache I/O layer. Now, it has embarked on offering big data, analytics and application access to highly available data stores Continue Reading

Data center, devices scrutinized for sustainability goals

Companies are taking measures in their data centers and with their device lifecycle policies to reduce waste and improve their overall carbon footprint, according to IDC. Continue Reading

Connected product, a Bluetooth jump-rope, reflects digital shift

Crossrope faced hardware, software and marketing challenges -- along with the need to satisfy data-hungry fitness enthusiasts -- when it launched its first connected offering. Continue Reading

Why continuous training is essential in MLOps

Organizations with machine learning strategies must consider when evolving data needs require continuous training of ML models. Continue Reading

Data lakes: Key to the modern data management platform

Data lakes influence the modern data management platform at all levels. Organizations can gain faster insights, save costs, improve governance and boost self-service data access. Continue Reading

FTC orders study of deceptive advertising on social media

The Federal Trade Commission has ordered eight social media companies, including Meta's Facebook and Instagram, to report on how they monitor deceptive advertising. Continue Reading

36 AI content generators to explore in 2023

Artificially generated media is rapidly progressing. Learn about the different types of media and content generators to check out in 2023. Continue Reading

How a time series forecasting vendor uses PyTorch Lightning

Time series forecasting company Nixtla uses the framework for building deep learning models as it works to develop open source software for its customers. Continue Reading

How to use startup scripts in Google Cloud

Google Cloud lets you use startup scripts when booting VMs to improve security and reliability. Follow these steps to create your own startup scripts. Continue Reading

DataRobot intros AI Platform 9.0, generative AI to come

With the new platform, the vendor aims to help enterprises focus not only on model performance but also on business performance. The vendor also unveiled key new partnerships. Continue Reading

Learn the key role technology plays in sustainability

With ESG and environmental sustainability becoming more important for enterprise success, IT will need to understand its key role. Here's the overview. Continue Reading

Can composable infrastructure and computational storage mix?

'Composable' and 'computational' are often said in the same breath, but how exactly are they related -- or not? While there are differences, a combination could serve enterprises. Continue Reading

Three calls for easier corporate consolidation path as it reports solid 2022

Leading UK mobile operator releases annual results, claiming operational stability and network performance have seen it outperform the market in delivering customer growth, and calls for more regulatory freedom to consolidate business Continue Reading

Bechtle extends UK reach with Tangible Benefit buy

Deal comes just a few months after its last M&A activity, and indicates the seriousness of ambitions to become a sizeable channel player in the UK Continue Reading

How to approach data loss prevention in virtual servers

As security risks evolve, organizations are turning to data loss prevention tools and methods to combat external and internal risks. Learn how to get started with DLP. Continue Reading

mu Space to distribute OneWeb capacity in mainland Southeast Asia

Multimillion, multiyear deal to provide satellite services in Asia, including Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Malaysia, with LEO technology to connect those in the remotest parts of the region Continue Reading

How Gen Z will shape the future of customer experience

The future of customer experience is in the hands of Gen Z -- and new technologies, like generative AI and XaaS. These trends will affect consumer and enterprise markets alike. Continue Reading

BEC attacks doubled in 2022, outstripping ransomware

Massive growth in the volume of Business Email Compromise or BEC attacks was linked to a surge in successful phishing campaigns, according to data from Secureworks Continue Reading

Vallance review advocates light-touch regulation for emerging technologies

Patrick Vallance, the outgoing government chief scientific adviser, has seen his light-touch emerging technologies regulation advice accepted by the government lock, stock and barrel Continue Reading

U.S. federal agency hacked via 3-year-old Telerik UI flaw

A CISA advisory said multiple threat actors recently exploited a Progress Telerik UI vulnerability, first disclosed in 2019, to breach an unnamed federal civilian agency. Continue Reading

5 examples of greenwashing claims

Sustainable marketing can improve brand loyalty, but greenwashing diminishes it. Explore five examples of organizations that have faced greenwashing claims. Continue Reading

Tech for sustainability: What IT and developers can do

With the tech industry under increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint, developers and IT ops have an essential role to play in sustainability initiatives. Continue Reading

Acquisitions bolster revenues at CloudCoCo

Managed services player’s full-year results indicate that its M&A strategy has delivered growth Continue Reading

TikTok banned on UK government devices

The UK government has followed in the footsteps of its US and European counterparts and banned the use of Chinese social media app TikTok on official devices Continue Reading

UK government announces open networks ecosystem competition

Open Networks Ecosystem Competition to form next phase of UK government’s £250m 5G telecoms supply chain diversification strategy and develop products for enhanced development and adoption of open and interoperable technology Continue Reading

Auto-tech series: Nutanix – How cloud automation creates silver linings

This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Rob Tribe in his capacity as VP for systems engineering EMEA at Nutanix. As an enterprise cloud organisation with a ... Continue Reading

Budget 2023: startups extra funding via R&D relief and pensions

UK government aims to promote increased investment in research and development-intensive startups through tax relief measures, relaxed pension rules, and new investment zones Continue Reading

Introducing our essential sustainability and ESG resource hub

CIOs, supply chain pros and other stakeholders need information that demystifies sustainability strategies and tech. The new TechTarget site answers those needs. Continue Reading

Rubrik customer, partner data exposed in possible Clop attack

Rubrik was supposedly compromised by the Clop ransomware gang via a zero-day vulnerability in a managed file transfer software package it uses Continue Reading

Mandiant: Dangerous MS Outlook zero-day widely used against Ukraine

A zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook that was fixed in the March Patch Tuesday update has likely been actively exploited by Russian actors for a year or more, and its use will now spread rapidly Continue Reading

Developing countries risk being left behind by green tech revolution, warns UN development body

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development urges action from governments and developed countries to ensure the developing world does not miss out on the opportunity to benefit economically from the green tech revolution Continue Reading

Observability: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast

William Hill’s Stephen Wild discusses how the betting website reduces the revenue impact of IT glitches Continue Reading

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