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28 Mar 2024
Remote access is the Post Office’s known unknown
By Karl FlindersCalls for criminal investigation after covert recordings are latest evidence to reveal extent of Post Office knowledge of remote access to subpostmaster accounts
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28 Mar 2024
Merged Vodafone/Three could offer UK’s leading mobile coverage
By Joe O’HalloranDespite the possible merger of Vodafone UK and Three UK set for rigorous examination by competition watchdog, mobile analyst points to performance benefits of proposed deal
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28 Mar 2024
Zayo lights up European fibre connectivity with Waves on Demand
By Joe O’HalloranFuture-ready network and tailored edge services provider expands European connectivity with fibre service offering customers dedicated 100G Wave routes across the continent in five working days
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27 Mar 2024
UK regional science and tech startups grew in 2023
By Lis EvenstadGlobally there is still a post-pandemic funding slump, but UK startups in regions such as Wales and Yorkshire grew private sector investment in 2023
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27 Mar 2024
Flashpoint observes 84% surge in ransomware attacks in 2023
By Arielle WaldmanThe threat intelligence vendor anticipates that enterprises will continue to face increases in ransomware activity and data breaches in 2024, with some silver linings ahead.
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26 Mar 2024
Qilin ransomware gang claims cyber attack on the Big Issue
By Alex ScroxtonA ransomware attack on the systems of publisher and social enterprise Big Issue Group has been claimed by the Qilin gang
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26 Mar 2024
Talkdesk releases on-prem AI contact center automation suite
By Don FluckingerContact center as a service users have a leg up on generative AI integrations because of the nature of cloud infrastructure, but on-premises customer service will get theirs.
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26 Mar 2024
SQL injection vulnerability in Fortinet software under attack
By Arielle WaldmanFortinet and CISA confirmed CVE-2023-48788 is being actively exploited. But the Shadowserver Foundation found that many vulnerable instances remain online.
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26 Mar 2024
Top.gg supply chain attack highlights subtle risks
By Alex Culafi, Beth PariseauThreat actors used fake Python infrastructure and cookie-stealing to poison multiple GitHub code repositories, putting another spotlight on supply chain risks.
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26 Mar 2024
Cern: Challenges of GPU datacentre management
By Cliff SaranCern is a major user of Kubernetes. The container orchestration technology offers a way to democratise AI hardware
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26 Mar 2024
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange given temporary reprieve over extradition
By Bill GoodwinCourt seeks assurances from the US that Assange will be given First Amendment Rights, will not prejudiced at trial because of his nationality, and will not be subject to the death penalty
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26 Mar 2024
Alletra MP hardware changes see HPE orient arrays towards AI
By Yann SerraHPE doubles controller nodes, boosts capacity with denser drives, cuts caches and builds in 100Gbps links to bring denser, faster storage aimed at all parts of the AI/ML pipeline
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26 Mar 2024
Shareholders win when businesses do better at cyber
By Alex ScroxtonThe more advanced a company’s cyber security performance, and the more engaged its board is with security issues, the greater the return for shareholders, a report has found
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26 Mar 2024
Adobe intros new GenAI tools and apps for marketers
By Esther AjaoThe new applications and tools are for marketers looking to connect the different processes of the content supply chain in a safe and responsible manner.
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26 Mar 2024
Softcat boss talks H1 results, M&A and growing headcount
By Simon QuickeIn light of the release of numbers for the channel player’s first half, Softcat’s CEO shares his thoughts on the progress made
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26 Mar 2024
Writer Inc.'s new AI tool generates voice of marketers' content
By Esther AjaoAs generative AI technology grows in marketing, personalized tools such as these help brands define their style. It makes sure what's generated is on brand with a company's message.
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26 Mar 2024
Cisco releases Webex AI Assistant for office, contact center
By Don FluckingerCisco brings AI Assistant for Webex to Enterprise Connect. Analysts break down the timing and potential for the new features available for office collaboration and contact center.
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26 Mar 2024
HPE taps GenAI to bolster AIOps on Aruba Networking Central
By Joe O’HalloranCloud-native network management service to be enhanced through GenAI LLM models applied directly to AI search to improve performance and accuracy for enhanced operator experience
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26 Mar 2024
Apple, Meta and Alphabet under EU scrutiny
By Cliff SaranUnder the new Digital Markets Act, European commissioners are looking at potential issues with the way Apple, Alphabet and Meta operate their platforms
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26 Mar 2024
Pandemic hangover continuing to impact AV world
By Simon QuickeSubstantial number of customers looking to rip and replace the kit that was on the walls and desks when Covid hit
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26 Mar 2024
New embeddable MicroStrategy Auto bot expands AI beyond BI
By Eric AvidonThe longtime analytics vendor's new bot enables customers to embed emerging technology in third-party applications just as they are now able to embed traditional BI.
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26 Mar 2024
Goldman Sachs discusses virtues of Kubernetes for virtual machine management
By Cliff SaranKubernetes is not only a platform for orchestrating containers – Goldman Sachs has found it offers the same benefits when used to manage virtual machines
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26 Mar 2024
NHS SBS launches digital advisory framework
By Lis EvenstadThe Digital Health Advisory Services framework agreement aims to provide a way for health and care organisations to get help with digital transformation and skills
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26 Mar 2024
New SIOS console enables high availability visualization
By Tim McCarthyIT generalists on Linux systems can avoid the complexity of HA management for mission-critical apps or databases with a new management console in SIOS' LifeKeeper software.
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26 Mar 2024
Zoom aims to reimagine teamwork with Workplace AI collaboration platform
By Joe O’HalloranComms and collaboration specialist unveils artificial intelligence-powered platform to help reimagine teamwork, facilitate connections and improve productivity intelligence within familiar experience
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26 Mar 2024
Softcat shares H1 progress
By Simon QuickeChannel player indicates the business emerged from a tough 2023 in decent shape, and ambition to grow market share remains paramount
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26 Mar 2024
GTC 2024: Storage suppliers queue up to ride the Nvidia AI wave
By Antony AdsheadStorage supplier announcements at Nvdia conference centre on infrastructure integration, tackling the GPU I/O bottleneck and AI hallucinations by running Nvidia NeMo and NIM microservices
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26 Mar 2024
How SAP is infusing AI into its business applications
By Aaron TanSAP’s chief artificial intelligence officer, Philipp Herzig, outlines the company’s approach towards AI and how it is making the technology more accessible to customers
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26 Mar 2024
RingCentral looks to ‘reimagine’ business phone system with real-time AI
By Joe O’HalloranCloud business communications provider adds artificial intelligence to provide immersive employee experience, with capabilities including real-time call notes, conversation intelligence, message translator and generative search
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26 Mar 2024
NCSC reaffirms guidance for those at risk of Chinese state hacking
By Alex ScroxtonAs the UK and US governments announce sanctions and indictments of a Chinese state threat actor, the NCSC has reiterated its security advice for individuals at risk of being targeted for espionage purposes
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26 Mar 2024
US authorities charge seven over Chinese hacking
By Alex ScroxtonThe US Department of Justice has charged seven Chinese nationals linked to the APT31 threat actor that targeted politicians in the UK and US
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26 Mar 2024
Sums of money Post Office ‘stole’ from subpostmasters may never be known
By Karl FlindersMP asks government minister for figure on how much money the Post Office took from subpostmasters who were wrongly blamed for accounting shortfalls
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25 Mar 2024
Which? calls for government action on fake banking sites
By Alex ScroxtonAmid high volumes of spoofed, fraudulent banking websites, Which? is calling for the government to implement new legal obligations for domain registrars
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25 Mar 2024
Chinese hackers responsible for two ‘malicious’ cyber campaigns against UK
By Bill GoodwinGovernment sanctions two Chinese nationals and a Chinese company identified as responsible for cyber campaigns against government officials and members of parliament
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25 Mar 2024
NEC, NTT claim success in first-of-its-kind subsea optical fibre cable trial
By Joe O’HalloranTech giant and leading Japanese telecoms provider reveals research making progress towards increasing capacity of transoceanic optical submarine cable through use of over 7,000km using 12-core fibre net
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25 Mar 2024
Marked growth in UK broadband proves elusive in 2023
By Joe O’HalloranQuarterly study from specialist comms analyst finds persistent challenging macro-economic conditions acting as headwind for overall fixed and wireless broadband market in final quarter of 2023, but with fibre still a shining light
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25 Mar 2024
Interview: Priyanka Sharma, executive director, CNCF
By Cliff SaranWe speak to the Cloud Native Computing Forum chief about her own journey in software development and the continuous drive towards greater inclusivity
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25 Mar 2024
Turing Institute: Generative AI is going to change the face of government
By Steve RangerTuring Institute researchers say there is a ‘huge’ opportunity for artificial intelligence to automate many government services
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25 Mar 2024
IBM enhances network IT automation capabilities with Pliant acquisition
By Joe O’HalloranTech giant makes strategic purchase to further boost software networking capabilities, offering customers the tools to enable network infrastructure observability, connectivity, control and automation across hybrid cloud environments
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25 Mar 2024
Britain’s democracy under threat from Chinese cyber attackers, government warns
By Bill GoodwinThe deputy prime minister, Oliver Dowden, is due to tell Parliament that Beijing is behind a hacking attack that obtained details of 40 million UK voters and has targeted parliamentarians who have criticised the regime
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25 Mar 2024
Vodafone Business aims to boost SME effectiveness with IT Hubs channel
By Joe O’HalloranUK IT experts and entrepreneurs are invited to join local franchise opportunity as part of strategic drive from Vodafone to help smaller businesses better manage their IT solutions
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25 Mar 2024
Vodafone, Three merger faces further competition review
By Joe O’HalloranBlow to major UK operators’ merger plans as competition watchdog takes investigation to new level, concluding that combining firms could leave consumers and businesses worse off
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22 Mar 2024
Generative AI emerges as sustainability opportunity
By Makenzie HollandGenerative AI can be a useful tool for helping business leaders achieve climate and sustainability goals.
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22 Mar 2024
Nvidia partners, customers drive AI into data centers
By Antone GonsalvesNvidia and its partners are providing the tools and infrastructure to build and deploy AI applications that companies say could transform their businesses.
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22 Mar 2024
Salesforce Field Service users get generative AI helpers
By Don FluckingerSalesforce launches Einstein 1 Field Service Edition. Field technicians get a generative AI boost to help navigate through scheduling and technical content.
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22 Mar 2024
'GoFetch' attack spells trouble for Apple M-series chips
By Rob WrightAcademic researchers discovered a hardware optimization feature called 'data memory-dependent prefetcher' could be abused to extract secret encryption keys from vulnerable systems.
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22 Mar 2024
Court finds EncroChat hacked messages admissible as former footballer is jailed
By Bill GoodwinA judge in ‘lead’ EncroChat case found that messages obtained by police from the encrypted phone network can be lawfully used in evidence
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22 Mar 2024
Nationwide building society falls victim to IT outage
By Alex ScroxtonNationwide joins McDonald’s, Greggs, Sainsbury’s and Tesco as the fifth major high street name to experience an IT service outage in the space of a week
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22 Mar 2024
Fujitsu won’t sign any new business in Ireland
By Karl FlindersFujitsu is closing down its Irish business after a review of the operation’s current performance and market outlook
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22 Mar 2024
Open Data Institute launches digital policy manifesto
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonThe Open Data Institute has launched a policy manifesto ahead of the UK general election that outlines policies and issues it believes must be part of the political discussion around digital and data
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22 Mar 2024
Sidecarless Istio Ambient Mesh clears cloud interop hurdle
By Beth PariseauIstio's Ambient Mesh is now compatible with major cloud providers' managed Kubernetes services, available as an Amazon EKS add-on and slated for beta in the next release.
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22 Mar 2024
Microsoft joins AI-capable PC party
By Simon QuickeFirm launches two offerings aimed at the business market as it looks to include more GenAi features in its technology
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22 Mar 2024
Nutanix CEO: VMware customers ‘not in a happy place’
By Stephen WithersCompany CEO Rajiv Ramaswami claims VMware customers have doubts about whether VMware will be the right long-term platform for them, singling out those that have made the switch to Nutanix
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22 Mar 2024
The evolution of DevOps: Why platform engineering is gaining momentum
By Steve RangerPlatform teams are extending their responsibilities to security as platform engineering takes DevOps to the next level
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22 Mar 2024
Women In Data panel: NHS needs to get data basics right before rushing into AI
By Madeline BennettDuring a panel discussion at the recent Women In Data event, speakers from across the public healthcare sector outlined the groundwork that has to be laid for AI to really take the NHS by storm
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22 Mar 2024
Everywoman announces 2024 Women in Tech Awards winners
By Clare McDonaldNetwork for women in business, Everywoman, has announced the winners of this year’s technology awards, in partnership with Bupa
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22 Mar 2024
Post Office Capture users’ campaign for justice gathers pace
By Karl FlindersThe government is taking Post Office Capture allegations seriously as former subpostmasters seek answers
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21 Mar 2024
SAP chief AI officer: Waiting on AI is the wrong strategy
By Jim O'DonnellSAP's first chief AI officer, Philipp Herzig, outlines the company's new AI-focused organization and underscores why companies should begin experimenting with AI technologies.
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21 Mar 2024
Dell's plan to restrict remote worker promotions might backfire
By Patrick ThibodeauDell's new plan to restrict promotions for full-time remote workers may lead to employee turnover. But research says remote workers have always been at a disadvantage.
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21 Mar 2024
UN AI resolution marks global interest in rules, principles
By Makenzie HollandWhile the United Nations' artificial intelligence resolution does not create legally binding rules, it might indicate which countries are thinking in that direction.
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21 Mar 2024
AWS fixes 'FlowFixation' vulnerability for account hijacking
By Alexander CulafiA Tenable researcher discovered a session fixation flaw in AWS Managed Workflows for Apache Airflow that, combined with a misconfiguration, could enable account hijacking.
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21 Mar 2024
US sues Apple, alleging smartphone monopoly
By Alex ScroxtonA major legal action against Apple over its dominance of the smartphone market has kicked off in the US, alleging anticompetitive practices on Apple’s part that have damaged the sector and restricted consumer choice
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21 Mar 2024
WEKApod appliance built for Nvidia GPUs a first for company
By Adam ArmstrongWeka enters new territory with WEKApod, an appliance purpose-built for Nvidia DGX SuperPod. The offering is part of a major push from storage vendors vying to work with the GPU maker.
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21 Mar 2024
UK government takes measures to boost resilience of 999 call system
By Joe O’HalloranThe government is introducing additional safeguards to ensure resilience of the 999 emergency call handling system following a technical fault in 2023
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21 Mar 2024
DOJ sues Apple for monopolizing smartphone market
By Makenzie HollandThe DOJ is pursuing an antitrust case against Apple in a move the enforcement agency hopes will eventually spur competition in the smartphone market.
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21 Mar 2024
BICS partners with SaaS startup
By Joe O’HalloranRecently rebranded software-as-a-service customer engagement company switching up its communication partner to BICS as it looks to consolidate and expand across Europe
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21 Mar 2024
TD Synnex stocks Cisco Refresh products
By Simon QuickeDistributor TD Synnex will hold Cisco Refresh goods that will make it quicker for partners to get their hands on refurbished products
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21 Mar 2024
Microsoft shares progress in getting the channel to embrace AI
By Simon QuickeVendor reveals the activity it has inspired in the channel since promoting artificial intelligence with partner programmes last summer
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21 Mar 2024
Databricks acquisition of Lilac targets GenAI development
By Eric AvidonThe data platform vendor's latest purchase expands its generative AI development capabilities by adding improved access to unstructured data that can be used to train models.
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21 Mar 2024
NCC Group: Ransomware attacks jump 73% in February
By Arielle WaldmanWhile NCC Group expected an increase in ransomware attacks from January to February, year-over-year data showed just how persistent the threat is to enterprises.
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21 Mar 2024
NCSC guidance to help CEOs work through cyber incidents
By Alex ScroxtonThe NCSC has published in-depth guidance on how business leaders should respond to a cyber attack or data breach. Learn about some of the key steps you will need to follow
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21 Mar 2024
Three UK sees top-line revenue growth but first EBIT loss since 2010
By Joe O’HalloranUK mobile network operator reports earnings loss for the first time since 2010 but growth in certain customer segments driven by business-to-business, 5G, home broadband and Smarty service
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21 Mar 2024
UK mobile users satisfied with download speeds
By Joe O’HalloranDespite the UK having some of the lowest 5G download speeds in the G7, consumer needs are being met when it comes to mobile speeds delivering services that satisfy the majority of mobile users
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21 Mar 2024
Nvidia unveils text-to-3D AI research project
By Esther AjaoThe new model helps generate 3D images faster. It was trained on different animals and objects using the vendor's A100 GPU and prompts generated with OpenAI's ChatGPT.
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21 Mar 2024
Post Office scandal fallout for Fujitsu could open UK public sector to Indian giants
By Karl FlindersPost Office scandal has damaged public trust in Japanese IT supplier Fujitsu, which could open door to primed rivals
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21 Mar 2024
Ericsson establishes Federal Technologies Group in US
By Joe O’HalloranComms tech provider ups engagement with US government services by creating entity designed to drive digital transformation and accelerate innovation
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21 Mar 2024
HMRC legacy UK customs system to be switched off for good
By Lis EvenstadThe 30-year-old Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (Chief) system will cease to exist on 4 June 2024, six years after HMRC originally planned to shut it down
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21 Mar 2024
IR35 reforms: IT contractors urged to reclaim tax they may have overpaid in off-payroll settlements
By Caroline DonnellyWith the government set to fix the settlements offset issue from 6 April, contractor insurance firm Qdos is urging individuals who worked for non-compliant IR35 organisations to see if they can reclaim any money they have overpaid
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21 Mar 2024
Port of Tyne sets sail on private 5G-enabled ‘smart port’ operations
By Joe O’HalloranLatest part of UK’s 5G Innovation Regions project sees North East regional port gain funding to develop 5G and advanced wireless connectivity projects, and reap benefits such as enhanced operational efficiency, safety and sustainability
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21 Mar 2024
CCS holding firm on G-Cloud 14 insurance requirements for prospective Lot 4 suppliers
By Caroline DonnellyThe government’s procurement arm is seemingly refusing to give in to supplier calls to extend its decision to revise down the insurance requirements for G-Cloud 14 to the framework’s fourth Lot
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20 Mar 2024
Documenting, testing will help businesses navigate AI rules
By Makenzie HollandGiven the U.S.'s absence of AI regulations, businesses will likely mitigate AI deployment risks through contractual language.
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20 Mar 2024
CISA urges defensive actions against Volt Typhoon threats
By Alexander CulafiThe U.S. cybersecurity agency advised critical infrastructure leaders to adopt several best practices and defensive measures to protect against Chinese state-sponsored attacks.
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20 Mar 2024
Ukrainians crack network that stole 100m email, social accounts
By Alex ScroxtonThree members of an organised cyber criminal group who hacked and appropriated personal email and social media accounts face up to 15 years in prison
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20 Mar 2024
A bad tech job market wants good AI skills
By Patrick ThibodeauTech layoffs are on the rise, yet AI skill demand grows, creating a split tech job market that values specialized AI roles amid general employment challenges.
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20 Mar 2024
Oracle Cloud: A discussion about public cloud, dedicated regions and Alloy
By Cliff SaranWe speak to Oracle cloud chief technical architect Pradeep Vincent about cloud deployment scenarios
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20 Mar 2024
UK’s cyber resilience stagnates as more fall victim to attacks
By Alex ScroxtonThe government is calling on businesses to ramp up their cyber protections as study shows improvements to resilience are stagnating amid an ever-growing volume of attacks
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20 Mar 2024
Inclusive approaches to AI governance needed to engage public
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonTechnology practitioners and experts gathered at an annual Alan Turing Institute-run conference discussed the need for more inclusive approaches to AI governance that actually engage citizens and workers
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20 Mar 2024
How Vast Data is simplifying data infrastructure
By Aaron TanVast Data CEO Renen Hallak explains how the company’s unified data platform that combines storage, database and compute capabilities into a single technology stack can improve the efficiency of analytics and artificial intelligence workloads
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20 Mar 2024
AWS Public Sector Day: AI-enabled care homes and using big data to ease biodiversity crisis
By Caroline DonnellyAt this year’s AWS Public Sector Day, delegates heard how AI and cloud-based data processing tools are helping address skills shortfalls in the health and social care sector, as well as the UK’s biodiversity crisis
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20 Mar 2024
Greggs forced to close branches amid IT issue
By Karl FlindersGreggs is the latest in a string of retailers hit by IT problems that have caused major disruption
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20 Mar 2024
Global UCaaS market set for over 130 million users by 2028
By Joe O’HalloranStudy from specialist comms research and consulting firm finds growth in UCaaS market continues apace, but price pressures are driving interest in value-added services
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20 Mar 2024
OVHcloud sounds the call for microservices partners
By Simon QuickeLack of customer skills has created a need for more services to be available around Docker and Kubernetes
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20 Mar 2024
Computacenter delivers solid set of 2023 results
By Simon QuickeChannel player Computacenter indicates that it weathered the macroeconomic storms and has continued to deliver another year of growth
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20 Mar 2024
ServiceNow acquires 4Industry, EY Smart to boost smart industry
By Joe O’HalloranDigital workflow company announced its latest acquisitions of 4Industry and EY’s Smart Daily Management app to accelerate digital transformation
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20 Mar 2024
SAP S/4HANA data migration beset by poor and fragmented strategy
By Antony AdsheadSurvey finds customers transitioning to S/4HANA lack strategic thinking and skills, can’t access data, face challenges in data duplication, can’t use AI, and worry about compliance
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20 Mar 2024
Singtel to host Vultr’s GPU workloads in AI datacentres
By Aaron TanVultr users will be able to deploy large-scale clusters of Nvidia H100 GPUs in Vultr’s Singapore region hosted in Singtel’s AI datacentres by the third quarter this year
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19 Mar 2024
Microsoft hires DeepMind co-founder amid Google-Apple news
By Esther AjaoDeepMind's cofounder will head a new division that focuses on Copilot. The move comes amid talk that Microsoft's rival's LLM might be incorporated into the iPhone.
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19 Mar 2024
Confluent adds support for Apache Flink, unveils update
By Eric AvidonThe streaming specialist has added a managed service for the popular open source compute layer so customers can use the tools of their choice to develop a data ecosystem.
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19 Mar 2024
SAP, Nvidia partner to boost Business AI development
By Jim O'DonnellSAP and Nvidia are working together to combine platforms and services that help customers build business-specific generative AI capabilities across SAP's cloud products.
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19 Mar 2024
Redpanda serverless streaming option targets cost control
By Eric AvidonThe real-time data management specialist's new serverless platform enables customers to pay only for the compute power they use, which helps predict and manage spending.
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19 Mar 2024
HashiCorp stock rises, users' hearts fall on sale report
By Beth PariseauHashiCorp could be an enticing asset for a large IT vendor. But a sale wouldn't necessarily be great news for customers who value the neutrality of its cloud-native apps.
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19 Mar 2024
EMEA security spend will have another boom year in 2024
By Alex ScroxtonCyber security services and technology will once again be the focus of major investment across EMEA during 2024, according to the latest Technology Spending Intentions study from TechTarget and ESG
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19 Mar 2024
Cato claims first for AI-driven networking, security incident detection and response
By Joe O’HalloranArtificial intelligence option from Cato enhanced to detect and identify the root cause of networking incidents and to reduce outages from hours to minutes