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What is a microservices architecture?
Processor architecture
containers

What is a microservices architecture?

Microservices development brings flexibility, but how does it work?
24 Mar 2023
How digital workspaces are changing the way we work
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software as a service (SaaS)

How digital workspaces are changing the way we work

The way we work is changing, and the way we manage our IT tools needs to change with it
24 Mar 2023
Some GitHub users must take action after RSA SSH host key exposed
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Security

Some GitHub users must take action after RSA SSH host key exposed

One cloud security expert likened the incident to the infamous HeartBleed bug from 2014
24 Mar 2023
Leading Irish CSP eir evo to modernise its private cloud with HPE GreenLake
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channel

Leading Irish CSP eir evo to modernise its private cloud with HPE GreenLake

HPE’s edge-to-cloud platform will facilitate increases in workload data, as well as help manage costs and carbon footprint
24 Mar 2023
Online Safety Bill: Why is Ofcom being thrown under the bus?
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Policy & legislation

Online Safety Bill: Why is Ofcom being thrown under the bus?

The UK government has handed Ofcom an impossible mission, with the thinly spread regulator being set up to fail
24 Mar 2023
Can we ever achieve cyber security buy-in?
A woman using her phone as a device for 2FA
cyber security

Can we ever achieve cyber security buy-in?

Members of the IT Pro Network share their experiences of trying to encourage good cyber hygiene in the workplace
23 Mar 2023
Best business laptops 2023
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Laptops

Best business laptops 2023

Looking for a business machine that won’t let you down? Here’s our pick of the best laptops in 2023
23 Mar 2023
UK tech sector could face a ‘unicorn winter’ amid spiralling economic conditions
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startups

UK tech sector could face a ‘unicorn winter’ amid spiralling economic conditions

Tech Nation’s final piece of industry research calls for action to support continued ecosystem growth
23 Mar 2023
Microsoft launches collaboration platform Loop, its answer to Notion
A screenshot of a Microsoft Loop workspace
collaboration

Microsoft launches collaboration platform Loop, its answer to Notion

Greater collaboration tools are coming to the Microsoft 365 suite, aiming to help teams work together without having to jump between different apps
23 Mar 2023
ChatGPT privacy flaw exposes users’ chatbot interactions
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artificial intelligence (AI)

ChatGPT privacy flaw exposes users’ chatbot interactions

OpenAI has not expanded on the flaw in detail, nor indicated its reach
23 Mar 2023
Ivanti bolsters global channel team with double leadership appointment
boardroom filled with people's silhouettes sat around a large table
channel

Ivanti bolsters global channel team with double leadership appointment

Steve Marconi joins as VP of partner sales for the Americas, while Dean Beaver takes the role of VP of strategic alliances
23 Mar 2023
Nine ways to reduce IT costs
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Business strategy

Nine ways to reduce IT costs

From subscriptions to printing, small businesses can cut back on a variety of areas to cope with economic turmoil
23 Mar 2023
GitHub launches GPT-4-powered GitHub Copilot X
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artificial intelligence (AI)

GitHub launches GPT-4-powered GitHub Copilot X

The open source platform promised a "ChatGPT-like experience" for developers with an AI chat interface embedded within their IDEs
22 Mar 2023
UK's EfficiencyIT launches prefabricated data centre offering
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data centres

UK's EfficiencyIT launches prefabricated data centre offering

The company has previously built modular data centres for government and defence customers in 12-16 weeks
22 Mar 2023
Accenture bolsters industrial AI services with Flutura acquisition
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artificial intelligence (AI)

Accenture bolsters industrial AI services with Flutura acquisition

Bangalore-based AI specialist will help “power industrial AI-led transformation” for Accenture’s global clients
22 Mar 2023
Gartner: Data analytics teams failing to deliver benefits despite rising budgets
Business management strategy
Business strategy

Gartner: Data analytics teams failing to deliver benefits despite rising budgets

Human-related challenges, such as lack of talent, were highlighted as key impediments to data strategy success
22 Mar 2023
Can regulation shape cryptocurrencies into useful business assets?
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cryptocurrencies

Can regulation shape cryptocurrencies into useful business assets?

Although the likes of Bitcoin may never stabilise, legitimising the crypto market could, in turn, pave the way for more widespread blockchain adoption
22 Mar 2023
Best free remote desktop software 2023
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remote access

Best free remote desktop software 2023

Only the best free remote desktop software allows for streamlined remote access that won’t hurt your budget. Find out which providers are our top pick…
21 Mar 2023
NCSC launches free in-browser security threat checks for SMBs
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Security

NCSC launches free in-browser security threat checks for SMBs

The new cyber toolkits will help SMBs assess their cyber readiness in a matter of minutes
21 Mar 2023
Ionos HiDrive Pro review: Simple cloud file-sharing
The Ionos hidrive user interface
collaboration

Ionos HiDrive Pro review: Simple cloud file-sharing

Best suited to SMBs seeking uncomplicated cloud file sharing and device backup at a fair price
21 Mar 2023
HPE acquires IT operations management startup OpsRamp
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Cloud

HPE acquires IT operations management startup OpsRamp

OpsRamp’s AI-based platform will be integrated into HPE GreenLake to streamline hybrid and multi-cloud management
21 Mar 2023
Why Amazon is cutting staff from AWS
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Cloud

Why Amazon is cutting staff from AWS

AWS layoffs follow a period of slowing growth and decreasing market share for the cloud division
21 Mar 2023
What is 'steal now, crack later'?
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cyber security

What is 'steal now, crack later'?

The rise in quantum computing this decade is pushing cyber criminals into stealing encrypted business data with the hopes of cracking it in the future
21 Mar 2023