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GDPR wasn't designed for AI and that's a security problem

The Security Think Tank explores the intersection of GDPR and artificial intelligence, considering how data protection standards in the UK and Europe are changing in this new paradigm. Continue Reading

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• Haris Pylarinos, Hack The Box

Why Asia’s IT leaders are skipping the all-or-nothing virtualisation rebuild

VMware subscriptions signed after the Broadcom deal are coming up for renewal across ASEAN, and the new terms look nothing like the old ones. Absorbing the increase or rebuilding everything on containers are not the only two choices Continue Reading

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• Gayathri Peria

ANZ firms put data foundations before agentic AI

At Boomi World Tour Sydney, Brickworks, Bakers Delight and Cochlear explain how they are shoring up the integration, data and governance foundations that AI agents depend on Continue Reading

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• Stephen Withers

Inside Google AI worker’s union drive to instil company ethics

‘Google is in the military kill chain’: Google DeepMind’s AI workers are attempting to unionise over ethical concerns around the provision of cloud and AI technologies to the US and Israeli militaries, but the company is pushing back Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Nats tech issue highlights business continuity gap

While the world of IT never stands still, the same cannot be said of the poor people stranded after the National Air Traffic control system (Nats) went down on Tuesday. Over 2000 flights were ... Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

CW@60: Saying yes - the choices that carried me from a Commodore PET to AI

Computer science offered seemingly limitless creative possibility for Garth Gibson 50 years ago - much as AI does now. But not everyone invented RAID storage along the way Continue Reading

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• Garth Gibson

Dell touts platform play as AI demand goes beyond cloud suppliers

Enterprises and sovereign buyers are accounting for a growing share of Dell’s AI infrastructure business, and its chief strategy officer has some advice for buyers still waiting for the market to settle Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Live facial recognition: The poster child of biometric surveillance

William Webster, the biometrics and surveillance camera commissioner for England and Wales, reflects on the state of facial recognition in the UK Continue Reading

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• William Webster

Citi pulls data out of regional silos to pave the way for AI

The bank’s wealth arm has spent 18 months moving client and market data off five regional datacentres and onto one cloud platform, cutting reporting times from weeks to days Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Data dive: Mapping NHS hyperscaler dependence

Mapping NHS DNS data reveals a heavy reliance on US hyperscalers, with Microsoft 365 routing email and infrastructure for the vast majority of trusts in a tangled web of connections Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)

When the intern has admin rights: GDPR in the agentic age

The Security Think Tank explores the intersection of GDPR and artificial intelligence, considering how data protection standards in the UK and Europe are changing in this new paradigm. Continue Reading

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• Javvad Malik, KnowBe4

AI has exposed the cracks GDPR was already trying to fix

The Security Think Tank explores the intersection of GDPR and artificial intelligence, considering how data protection standards in the UK and Europe are changing in this new paradigm. Continue Reading

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• Rik Ferguson, Forescout

AI factories will depend on a reliable data infrastructure

AI factories shift enterprises from isolated AI experiments to scaled operations. Success depends less on raw GPU compute and more on trusted, secure, and governed data infrastructure. Continue Reading

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• Paul Speciale, Scality

AI and the right to resist

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the campaigners pushing back on industry narratives around the use of AI, seeking to bring a more people-oriented approach. Our latest buyer’s guide examines the technologies and best practices around edge computing. And the IT chief at the Aston Martin Formula One team explains the high-speed nature of managing technology in the sport. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Snowflake: dashboard-era access controls won’t govern AI agents

The company’s chief data and AI officer talks up efforts to move access controls into the data layer, the cost of dynamic model routing and why governance cannot be baked into model weights Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Emirati Women’s Day: Building the future of autonomous mobility

From the garage to the forefront of AI-driven racing, Emirati women are helping shape the next generation of engineering and autonomous technology Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

Argentina’s ‘techno-authoritarian’ turn expands state spying

The first two years of Javier Milei’s administration has served to expand surveillance capabilities, leading to profiling and reprisals across the country, and limiting rights to privacy and freedom of expression Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Mimecast CEO on why AI risk starts with the user

Ranjan Singh talks up the security supplier’s focus on human risk management, the behavioural data he believes rivals can’t match, and why having a local datacentre is a condition of doing business in APAC Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Sovereignty’s next chapter: Why AI makes sovereignty a competitive advantage

In part two of a two-part series, Computer Weekly talks to 10 storage suppliers and a lawyer about the next frontier in data sovereignty – from AI model sovereignty to the sovereign SLAs that could redefine the storage market Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)

The geography trap: Why a cloud region is no substitute for data sovereignty

In part one of a two-part series, Computer Weekly talks to 10 storage experts and finds that unanimity in data residency is not enough – and that control, jurisdiction and architecture will define the next 18 months Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)

Cloudera unveils Anywhere Cloud as enterprises pull AI back on-premises

The modular platform lets enterprises run data and AI services across public clouds, private datacentres and air-gapped sites, with early adopter ExxonMobil getting it up and running in just over an hour Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

ICO police facial recognition audits reveal ‘mixed’ bag

The use of facial recognition technologies by UK police forces requires ‘significant improvements’ to ensure accountability and public trust, says data regulator Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

PoliceAI outlines plans to test and assure AI for policing

Computer Weekly speaks with PoliceAI – a national body set up to build, test and assure artificial intelligence models for policing contexts – about how it plans to approach the development and implementation of automated policing tools Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Alibaba Cloud opens third South Korea datacentre

The Chinese cloud supplier has expanded its Korean footprint with its third datacentre as it looks to capture a bigger slice of a crowded market dominated by Western and local players Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Natural History Museum’s ‘living laboratory’ logs 11 million environmental records in first year

More than 50 sensors feed temperature, humidity and acoustic readings into the Museum’s AWS Data Ecosystem, which found woodland soils stayed 10°C cooler in June’s heatwave Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)

At least six police forces have racked up contracts with Palantir worth £7.8m

A joint investigation by Computer Weekly and Good Law Project reveals six police forces have used Palantir’s data analytics software, while several other forces are believed to have access through regional taskforces Continue Reading

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• Amaar Chowdhury and Max Colbert

Dubai ranks second globally in AI adoption as investment in digital infrastructure accelerates

BCG’s Intelligent Cities Index highlights how the emirate is translating artificial intelligence ambitions into large-scale deployment, supported by investments in datacentres, sovereign AI initiatives and digital infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

Sovereignty beyond residency: Why Gulf governments must rethink AI control

Vast Data’s Haider Aziz argues that auditability, portability and governance will determine the success of sovereign artificial intelligence initiatives across the Middle East Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

How AI kicked in for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we go behind the scenes at the technology operations centre for the FIFA World Cup to find out how AI helped make the football even better for fans. Our latest buyer’s guide looks at the impact that AI is having on cyber security. And Virgin Atlantic explains the safety-first approach it’s taking for its customer service AI chatbot. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Modern IT threats demand continuous resilience

Continuous resilience enables organizations to anticipate, withstand and recover from disruption. Modernize today to reduce operational risk and improve business agility. Continue Reading

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• Damon Garn, Cogspinner Coaction

Forget Flash Gordon - Tech Trailblazers Really Can Save The Earth (in less than 14 hours)

It’s Friday – it’s five to five (well five to 11 actually) and it’s Crackerj… Well, no, it’s not – but that does spare us the Peter Glaze school of acting (for those of a certain age and ... Continue Reading

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• Steve Broadhead, Broadband Testing

Attitude by algorithm: Companies entrust AI to assess worker morale

Software that claims to decipher employees’ emotions is gaining popularity. There may be upsides – yet the tech also risks making workplaces ultra-performative Continue Reading

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• Kyle Hiebert
• Dylan J. White

How AI is changing data protection

There's no doubt that recent AI developments have affected data protection. IT leaders must not only stay on top of these changes but also prepare for what's next. Continue Reading

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• Sean Michael Kerner

Singapore spells out how personal data can be used in GenAI

Advisory guidelines clarifying when organisations can scrape and reuse personal data to build GenAI models are among a raft of announcements at the inaugural Singapore Data Festival Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

4 AI incidents that harmed resilience efforts

AI can be a helpful tool when users respect its limitations and verify what it claims to be fact. If not, the impact on the organization can be catastrophic. Continue Reading

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• Stuart Burns

Nothing Slow And Plenty To Show In Co-Lo; Asanti No Longer Going Solo...

Had a great chat with Rob Garbutt, MD, Asanti Data Centres, following the recent joint venture between my DC/co-lo client Asanti and Lunar Ventures, which is where Rob entered the Asanti building. ... Continue Reading

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• Steve Broadhead, Broadband Testing

The board-level economics of downtime

Downtime is an organization-wide issue. Leaders who treat resilience as a strategic capability are better positioned to navigate future operational, cyber and market disruptions. Continue Reading

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• Damon Garn, Cogspinner Coaction

Can Oman become the Gulf’s third AI infrastructure hub?

The Sultanate is leveraging subsea cables, lower costs and regulatory stability to position itself alongside regional AI giants, but a large ecosystem scale gap remains Continue Reading

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• Mastufa Ahmed

Tesco VMware migration shows backup incompatibilities

VMware integration with third-party backup software improves performance and reduces admin. Alternative hypervisors are often less well-integrated Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

UKtech50 2026: The most influential people in UK IT

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we announce the 16th annual UKtech50 list of the most influential people in UK technology. We examine how this year’s winner – Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis – has helped establish the UK’s AI reputation worldwide. And our latest buyer’s guide looks at the role of AI in supply chain management. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Complaint urges ban on ‘unlawful’ Europol processing of personal data

Migration campaign group Front-Lex has filed a complaint to Europe’s data protection watchdog, calling for a ban on Europol’s data processing operations that do not comply with EU law, following an investigation by Computer Weekly, Solomon and Correctiv Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

UK tech chiefs discuss agentic AI and workforce culture

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we hear what a group of digital leaders say about implementing agentic AI and its impact on their workforce. There’s a growing backlash against datacentres – we find out what worries campaigners. And the chief digital officer at pharma giant Sanofi talks about finding life-changing answers to challenging scientific questions. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Metropolitan Police chief warns against law updates amid substantial tech expansion

The Metropolitan Police is to significantly expand use of AI, drones and facial recognition to ‘regain the advantage’ over criminals, but warns progress could be held back by legislation and data integration issues Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Isolated recovery environments are critical for modern DR

There is no room for error in disaster recovery, especially when it comes to backups. To ensure you’re recovering from a clean backup, consider an isolated recovery environment. Continue Reading

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• Brien Posey

MWC 2026 Shanghai: Huawei bets on token economy as telecoms seeks new AI revenues

AI-native networks, intelligent computing and token-based business models are emerging as the next frontier of digital infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

Digital surveillance tech facilitates ‘arbitrary’ border abuses

Outsourcing migration processes to third countries via the transfer of powerful digital surveillance technologies is entrenching an ‘arbitrary and deterrent’ approach to border management that is hard to scrutinise and ultimately undermines the human rights of migrants Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Met pushes ahead with major facial-recognition expansion

Metropolitan Police set to roll out live facial recognition (LFR) in the West End and Soho, but critics say police are ‘rushing ahead’ without regulation Continue Reading

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• Larissa Steel, Computer Weekly

Cost the major barrier in AI’s race to space

Space-based datacentres are becoming technically feasible in the next decade, with one in eight AI workloads running in space by 2040, according to Boston Consulting Group – but costs will pose a major barrier to its adoption Continue Reading

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• Larissa Steel, Computer Weekly

A surgical approach – inside an AI-enabled operating theatre

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how AI and cloud are being used to support hospital surgery and the challenges of a life-or-death environment. As the UK government announces a social media ban for under-16s, we look into the technology that will underpin the policy. And we hear how AI is transforming the experience for fans at golf’s biggest tournaments. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Civil society: Police facial recognition must be strictly limited

Digital rights groups map out ‘minimum, necessary’ human rights protections to be included in UK government’s upcoming legal framework for police facial recognition Continue Reading

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• Larissa Steel, Computer Weekly

Chilling effects of surveillance threaten democracy, UN finds

United Nations study finds the chilling effects of pervasive digital surveillance in modern life undermines an entire web of interconnected and interdependent human rights, representing a systemic threat to democratic norms and political participation Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

AWS launches FinOps agent, expands Bedrock cost tracking

At FinOps X 2026, AWS announced updates across FinOps tools, including an AI agent for cost analysis and new Bedrock attribution features for tracking AI spending. Continue Reading

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• Tim Murphy, Site editor

US suspension of Anthropic models prompts AI sovereignty calls

The US government’s control order to suspend access to Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models raises concerns about the UK’s over-reliance on American tech Continue Reading

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• Larissa Steel, Computer Weekly

UAE’s push towards agentic AI raises stakes for governance and accountability

As the UAE accelerates plans to embed autonomous AI into government services, experts warn that governance frameworks must evolve from policy documents into operational controls that ensure transparency, accountability and trust Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

Everpure aims to bridge AI data gap with Universal Data Intelligence

Storage-to-data-management firm expands Enterprise Data Cloud at Accelerate 2026 with OneTouch integration and AI pipeline automation to combat enterprise data sprawl Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)

Scottish minister clarifies police facial-recognition approach

The Scottish government has confirmed its intention to ensure police use of facial recognition is lawful before deployments start taking place, unlike in England and Wales where the technology has been rolled out in a ‘legal vacuum’ without any formal scrutiny or debate Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Amnesty calls for ban on AI risk-profiling systems

Amnesty International says AI-driven risk profiling systems are discriminatory and may lead to misleading results that violate international human rights law Continue Reading

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• Larissa Steel, Computer Weekly

Labour MP Jess Asato launches legal action over Grok deepfakes

After xAI’s Grok chatbot was used to create sexualised images and videos of her, Labour MP Jess Asato is taking legal action against the company in a bid to hold the firm accountable for the harms associated with its design choices Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

The politicisation of Silicon Valley

Former UK deputy prime minister Nick Clegg speaks about his tenure at Meta and how the tech giants have turned to Maga Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

What zero-trust data protection means for business

Implementing zero trust at the network level isn’t enough in today’s digital landscape, where critical business data is stored across platforms, applications and devices. Continue Reading

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• Jacob Roundy

Inside the AI factory of the future

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we visit the latest in AI factory technology and construction at TeraWulf’s Lake Ontario datacentre, where a former coal-fired power station is being rapidly transformed. American Express talks about the latest digital innovations being introduced at the credit card giant. And we ask the hyperscalers – can you really deliver a sovereign cloud? Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Publishers can now opt out of Google AI summaries and training

The UK’s competition watchdog has ruled that Google must provide online publishers and news organisations with the ability to opt out of their work being summarised by artificial intelligence, or otherwise used to train the company’s models Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

The data backup confidence gap: Are you really recovery ready?

False confidence in data backups is a growing issue. IT leadership must ensure that recovery goals match backup realities to avoid extended downtime and loss of customer trust. Continue Reading

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• Jacob Roundy

EU unveils full-stack sovereignty package to build Euro tech muscle

European Commission launches package spanning chips, cloud and energy to reduce dependency on US and Chinese supply chains and to foster a sovereign vertical domestic stack Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead

Tech bros beware - Erin Brockovich is coming for you

The campaigning heroine of the eponymous movie has AI datacentres in her sights - just as Big Tech spending on memory chips sends PC and mobile prices spiralling up Continue Reading

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• Emer Coleman

Top SAN products powering enterprise IT strategy

Selecting the right SAN products is vital to enabling a modern data strategy that drives operational efficiency and enterprise ROI. Continue Reading

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• Damon Garn, Cogspinner Coaction
• Robert Sheldon

Compare AI risk management frameworks from NIST and beyond

While NIST is the most widely used, it's just one of the frameworks available today that can help manage the risks associated with AI. Continue Reading

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• Paul Kirvan

Carnival cruise line confirmed as latest ShinyHunters victim

Travel company Carnival Corporation confirms the extent of an April 2026 supply chain breach that was claimed by ShinyHunters Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Challenging AI hype narratives with director Valerie Veatch

Computer Weekly speaks with Valerie Veatch, the director of a documentary charting the historical development of artificial intelligence, about the difficulties of challenging hype narratives and the pressing need to build a culture of technological refusal Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

NAS vs. SAN vs. DAS: Key differences and best use cases

Compare NAS, SAN and DAS and find out what to consider when using each type of storage system. Object storage and the cloud are additional available storage options. Continue Reading

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• Rich Castagna

Datacentre dive: ‘We’re at Chinese levels’ at TeraWulf 750MW AI factory

We see the latest in artificial intelligence factory technology and construction at TeraWulf’s Lake Ontario datacentre, where a former coal-fired power station is the site of a rapid transformation Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)

How APAC companies are rewiring their tech for the AI era

At Dell Technologies World, APAC tech leaders reveal how they are relying on hyperconverged infrastructure and digital sovereignty to shield themselves from supply chain shocks Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Google AI engineer claims dismissal for opposing tech sales to Israel

‘Our work on AI was sold to facilitate genocide’: Artificial intelligence engineer claims Google unfairly sacked them for internally criticising the company’s decision to continue supplying technology to the Israeli military, despite credible claims of war crimes committed in Gaza Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

AI tools are making resilience an enterprise-wide discipline

AI tools that support resilience at the business unit level can enable more personnel across an organization to engage in disaster recovery efforts. Continue Reading

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• Damon Garn, Cogspinner Coaction

Vodafone hails Nokia and AWS-based IoT services trial

Mobile operator validates cloud infrastructure provider to run internet of things voice and data network applications on Nokia core systems in push to add capacity faster and extend coverage Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Can AI Apps Really Be Secure From Birth? Oh Yes (it's an Atsign of the times)

Timing and IT are not always aligned – spoiler alert: major understatement… How many times over the decades have we seen a wonderful technology looking for a problem to solve? Some are still out ... Continue Reading

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• Steve Broadhead, Broadband Testing

How geopolitical instability could reshape Gulf datacentre investments and sovereign AI strategies

Rising tensions are forcing hyperscalers, governments and investors to reassess risk, resilience and infrastructure strategies as the Gulf positions itself as a global AI powerhouse Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

ICO fines Cl0p victim South Staffs Water over data breach

The ICO has levied a reduced fine on South Staffordshire Water following cyber improvements in the wake of a Cl0p ransomware attack Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Resilience strategies for an AI-powered era

Resilience is not an optional feature of an AI strategy, it should be the foundation. Incorporate risk mitigation early on to scale AI securely while keeping up with competition. Continue Reading

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• Damon Garn, Cogspinner Coaction

Data residency becomes the GCC’s next AI battleground

As sovereign AI strategies accelerate across the Gulf, organisations are shifting their focus from ‘how do we use AI?’ to ‘where does the data live?’, turning data residency into a strategic differentiator rather than a compliance exercise Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

UK High Court dismisses facial-recognition judicial review case

The Metropolitan Police has won a judicial review case that argued its live facial-recognition policy was unlawful Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Mastering a marathon with the future of healthtech

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at how digital twins of the human body are helping athletes prepare for the London Marathon. We find out how AI is set to deliver new driving experiences in the latest cars. And we speak to a 146-year-old bank about taking an entrepreneurial approach to tackling legacy IT. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Why leadership should be involved in data backup policies

While IT administrators lead the day-to-day operations of data backups, business leaders have a key role to play in shaping their organization's backup policy. Continue Reading

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• Jacob Roundy

UK data watchdog accused of dragging feet on eVisa investigation

Despite longstanding data protection issues with the Home Office’s electronic visa system being flagged five months ago, the UK’s data regulator is yet to take any action Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

One year on from M&S attack – has retail cyber security improved?

In this week’s Computer Weekly, it’s been a year since the ransomware attack that brought down Marks & Spencer – but has the retail sector learned from the experience? Connected vehicles are entering the AI era – we look at the latest automotive developments. And a quantum algorithm scientist explains what’s happening in this important emerging field. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Why a risk management framework is critical for AI initiatives

Risk management frameworks are an essential tool to optimize the planning, deployment and use of AI. Without one, AI initiatives might be vulnerable to several threats. Continue Reading

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• Paul Kirvan

AI adoption is rapid but many stuck at basic levels, says AWS

The UK could unlock £35bn of productivity – equivalent to the economy of Manchester – if organisations can move from basic use of AI to productive, often agentic, modes of working Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)

Egypt targets nearshore IT outsourcing market as global demand shifts

Talent scale, cost advantage and AI capability position Egypt as an alternative to Eastern Europe in evolving sourcing strategies Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

Blackbox replaces two racks of HPE storage with 8U of Everpure

UK-based IaaS ‘sovereign’ provider, with multiple public sector-facing clients, replaced end-of-life 3PAR arrays with FlashArray storage that saw it reduce power consumption by 85% Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)

Sorry, backups are just not enough to guarantee restoration

Your organization's ability to recover after a crisis depends on several factors. Our included action plan goes beyond data backup to make sure you're ready for restoration. Continue Reading

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• Damon Garn, Cogspinner Coaction

Will the UK’s datacentre strategy deliver?

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we dive into the data around datacentres – and discover that the UK government’s ambitions for growth look unachievable. We talk to the European data chief at Toyota about the car maker’s plans for analytics and AI. And our latest buyer’s guide delves into persistent storage for containers. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Using Augmented Intelligence to restore confidence in the On-line World

As predicted twenty years ago (paper for the 50th  Anniversary of  the LEO computer) trust in the on-line world has collapsed under a landslide of falsehood and misinformation. But at the time that ... Continue Reading

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• Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd

Data fragmentation is a major hurdle to future-ready backups

Data fragmentation has largely been considered beneficial to a data protection strategy. Some IT leaders now view it as a business risk worthy of executive-level attention. Continue Reading

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• Damon Garn, Cogspinner Coaction

A modern approach to technical debt reduction

While it may have been conceived as an elegant way to host microservices, containerisation is seeping into mainstream enterprise IT. When asked about their IT strategy, IT leaders will often say ... Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Drone strikes show why key military principles apply to cloud data

One key thing every soldier knows is that bunching up under fire is a very bad idea. Here, a retired French general says CIOs need to apply the same principle to data in the cloud Continue Reading

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• Major General Laurent Boïté (retired)

How a risky move paid off for Nvidia

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to Nvidia, the chip company at the centre of the AI revolution, about how its 20-year technology bet paid off. Oracle is laying off 30,000 workers – we find out what’s behind the controversial move. And we analyse the risks and opportunities from edge AI. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

‘Grand Theft Auto’ publisher Rockstar hit by hackers again

The notorious ShinyHunters hacking collective menaces video game publisher Rockstar and says it will leak data on 14 April Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Cloud vs. local backup: Which is right for your organization?

Cloud vs. local backup is an important discussion for IT leaders today. The cloud backup market is soaring, but traditional local backups also have much to offer. Continue Reading

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• Paul Crocetti, Editorial Director
• Stephen J. Bigelow, Senior Technology Editor

Will agentic AI transform enterprise disaster recovery?

Guest contributor Catalin Voicu argues that the hesitation around agentic AI in disaster recovery isn’t about capability, it’s about trust and accountability. Continue Reading

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• Catalin Voicu

Navigating the opaque fog of public cloud carbon footprints

Cloud providers make it impossible to really assess carbon footprint. Differing definitions mask the true impact, especially in emissions from hardware production Continue Reading

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• Shane Herath , Eco-Friendly Web Alliance