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computerweekly.bsky.social @computerweekly.bsky.social · 22h

Despite plans to make it the last major upgrade, Windows 10 was superseded by Windows 11, and now Microsoft support for Windows 10 has come to an end....
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computerweekly.bsky.social @computerweekly.bsky.social · 22h

Gulf state AI minister sets out plans to encourage artificial intelligence companies with certification and ranking based on AI competence and UAE presence at startup event in Dubai this week...
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computerweekly.bsky.social @computerweekly.bsky.social · 22h

A new system is being developed by the Police Digital Service and NEC Software Solutions to help manage the recovery of criminal assets, replacing 20-year-old legacy infrastructure....
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computerweekly.bsky.social @computerweekly.bsky.social · 22h

Apple has agreed with the Home Office to drop its legal claim against a government order requiring it to provide intelligence and law enforcement with the capability to access encrypted data of Apple users worldwide. he Investigatory Powers Tribunal has ruled that the case will no long...
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computerweekly.bsky.social @computerweekly.bsky.social · 22h

Across government agencies and enterprise boardrooms, AI is now a key part of strategy, operations, and public services. Microsoft says it is playing a central role in this journey, helping organisations move from experimenting with AI to achieving real, measurable results....
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computerweekly.bsky.social @computerweekly.bsky.social · 22h

Unlike traditional tech ventures that evolve in isolation, AI71 sits within a government-orchestrated ecosystem built to accelerate AI adoption across every layer of industry and public administration....
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computerweekly.bsky.social @computerweekly.bsky.social · 1d

Despite plans to make it the last major upgrade, Windows 10 was superseded by Windows 11, and now Microsoft support for Windows 10 has come to an end....
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computerweekly.bsky.social @computerweekly.bsky.social · 3d

In an era where nearly every tech supplier touts green credentials, IT directors face the challenging task of separating genuine sustainability commitments from marketing spin. But how?...
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computerweekly.bsky.social @computerweekly.bsky.social · 3d

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will now be looking at what needs to be in place to support internet search....
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computerweekly.bsky.social @computerweekly.bsky.social · 3d

Viewing a PC refresh as part of an organisation’s security strategy helps build a more resilient and productive enterprise and is an opportunity to move beyond tactical yupgrades to adopt a security-first hardware strategy that works in the AI era....
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computerweekly.bsky.social @computerweekly.bsky.social · 4d

Cloudera research finds only 9% of organisations have fully AI-ready data, with siloed data and security major barriers to enterprise AI success, as well as gender bias in AI development....
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computerweekly.bsky.social @computerweekly.bsky.social · 4d

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a significant leap toward autonomous and sustainable transportation with the launch of the nation’s first commercial fleet of self-driving electric trucks....
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computerweekly.bsky.social @computerweekly.bsky.social · 4d

Pure Storage executives talk about why most artificial intelligence projects are about inference, during production, and why that means storage must respond to capacity needs and help optimise data management....
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computerweekly.bsky.social @computerweekly.bsky.social · 4d

The operators of Warlock ransomware who exploited a set of SharePoint Server vulns earlier in 2025 likely have some kind of link to the Chinese government, researchers claim....
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computerweekly.bsky.social @computerweekly.bsky.social · 4d

Europe-wide plans to require technology companies to monitor the contents of encrypted messages and emails have been delayed after diplomats were unable to agree on the proposals last night. A planned vote on the controversial proposals, known as Chat Control, on 14 October, is now unl...
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computerweekly.bsky.social @computerweekly.bsky.social · 4d

In an era where nearly every tech supplier touts green credentials, IT directors face the challenging task of separating genuine sustainability commitments from marketing spin. But how?...
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computerweekly.bsky.social @computerweekly.bsky.social · 5d

At this year’s Global Rail conference in Abu Dhabi, experts gathered to explore how technology is transforming operations, enhancing the customer experience, and supporting sustainability goals across the transport ecosystem...
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computerweekly.bsky.social @computerweekly.bsky.social · 5d

Rising costs, an aging population, and the demand for more personalised medicine mean that hospitals and regulators are under pressure to do more with less and here AI is playing a huge role....
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computerweekly.bsky.social @computerweekly.bsky.social · 5d

The OpenAI partnership with AMD is a dea, which gives it the option to invest directly in the chipmaker...
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computerweekly.bsky.social @computerweekly.bsky.social · 5d

TalkTalk chief operating officer Neil Smith describes its journey out of CX stack complexity towards more empowered contact centre agents....
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computerweekly.bsky.social @computerweekly.bsky.social · 5d

We speak to Thomas Bodé, chief digital transformation officer at European energy company Met Group, about delivering successful digital initiatives....
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computerweekly.bsky.social @computerweekly.bsky.social · 5d

Computer Weekly reveals callous comments made by a senior Fujitsu executive about Post Office scandal inquiry report....
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computerweekly.bsky.social @computerweekly.bsky.social · 5d

The AI bandwagon is about to be derailed, and CIOs are going to have to pick up the pieces....
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computerweekly.bsky.social @computerweekly.bsky.social · 5d

In an era where nearly every tech supplier touts green credentials, IT directors face the challenging task of separating genuine sustainability commitments from marketing spin. But how?...
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computerweekly.bsky.social @computerweekly.bsky.social · 5d

With Windows 10 no longer supported, IT leaders need to consider how to manage the devices that haven’t yet been upgraded to Windows 11....
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