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Oracle Cloud Infrastructure: The bare metal facts
The Oracle Cloud Infrastructure appears to have more in common with datacentre hosting than with public infrastructure-as-a-service providersThu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Post Office still can’t find evidence for 1,400 scandal redress claimants, while people die waiting
Finding evidence for events that took place decades ago is a challenge for many subpostmasters seeking compensation through the Horizon Shortfall SchemeThu, 26 Mar 2026 08:45:00 GMT
UAE positions cyber security as pillar of national resilience and digital growth
Strategic investment and coordination reinforce the country’s ability to withstand complex cyber threatsThu, 26 Mar 2026 06:24:00 GMT
Bank of England IT project offers lessons for wider government
The UK central bank’s core IT system replacement project surprised MPs, who were unaccustomed to reviewing success stories – its achievement could potentially serve as a model for future government IT initiativesThu, 26 Mar 2026 06:20:00 GMT
US government launches Bureau of Emerging Threats
The US’ Bureau of Emerging Threats sits within the State Department and will supposedly help address national security threats arising from cyber attacks, the weaponisation of space and other emerging technologiesWed, 25 Mar 2026 17:02:00 GMT
Google targets 2029 for post-quantum cyber readiness
Google sets out a timeline for its migration to post-quantum cryptography, saying it will complete its migration before the end of the 2020sWed, 25 Mar 2026 14:22:00 GMT
Platformisation or platform theatre? Navigating cyber consolidation
The Security Think Tank looks at platformisation, considering questions such as how CISOs can distinguish between a truly integrated platform and 'integration theater, and how to protect unified platforms.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:36:00 GMT
Amazon Web Services bags Fujitsu’s HMRC loss
US tech giant wins contract to run three datacentres for the government department after cutting ties with FujitsuWed, 25 Mar 2026 12:18:00 GMT
Emergency Microsoft, Oracle patches point to wider cyber issues
Emergency out-of-band patches from Microsoft and Oracle signal underlying security issues around update cycles and patching, and identity security and zero-trust, says the communityWed, 25 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT
UK government boosts digital access for more than a million people
Since its launch last year, the UK government’s Digital Inclusion Action Plan has consistently met its targets, helping over one million people access the digital worldWed, 25 Mar 2026 08:41:00 GMT
Designing water‐smart AI datacentres in GCC and MENA
As Gulf countries race to build AI capacity in one of the world’s most water‐stressed regions, policymakers and operators are rethinking how they power and cool datacentres without exhausting critical water resourcesWed, 25 Mar 2026 07:30:00 GMT
The UAE CIO: From technology operator to digital value architect
As AI, sovereign cloud and regulation reshape the Gulf’s technology landscape, CIOs in the UAE are being pushed beyond infrastructure management into a role that blends strategy, governance and digital trust, says CIO and technology expert Umesh MoolchandaniWed, 25 Mar 2026 06:34:00 GMT
Cyber pros must grasp the vibe coding nettle, says NCSC chief
At RSA in San Francisco, NCSC chief exec Richard Horne says security professionals have an opportunity and a responsibility to get in front of the security issues raised by the popularity of ‘vibe coding’Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:01:00 GMT
HSBC gets its first artificial intelligence chief
UK bank appoints its first executive position dedicated to artificial intelligence as the technology embeds across the sectorTue, 24 Mar 2026 12:30:00 GMT
US government bans imported routers, raising tough questions
The US communications regulator has enacted a ban on all router hardware made outside America citing security concerns, but experts say the move may risk creating more issues than it solvesTue, 24 Mar 2026 12:15:00 GMT
AI infrastructure investment in the Middle East enters a new geopolitical reality
As the region builds large-scale compute capacity, technology leaders are focusing on resilience, supply chains and semiconductor dependenciesTue, 24 Mar 2026 06:30:00 GMT
Cyber platformisation is a skills issue for security teams
The Security Think Tank looks at platformisation, considering questions such as how CISOs can distinguish between a truly integrated platform and 'integration theater, and how to protect unified platforms.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:27:00 GMT
Government digital identity – dystopia or dreamland?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the conflicting arguments for and against the UK government’s digital ID proposals. Our latest buyer’s guide looks at measuring the carbon footprint of AI. And we learn how a London NHS trust is using data to improve collaboration for the benefit of staff and patients. Read the issue now.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:27:00 GMT
Oracle endows Fusion applications with more AI autonomy
At its London AI World Tour event, Oracle unveils Fusion Agentic Apps, said to enable more autonomous decision-making and execution across ERP, HCM, SCM and CXTue, 24 Mar 2026 03:01:00 GMT
Irish government launches CNI resilience plan
Ireland’s National Strategy on the Resilience of Critical Entities sets out a pathway to improved cyber resilience for the nation’s critical infrastructure, and establishes compliance with an EU directiveMon, 23 Mar 2026 11:45:00 GMT