How a cloud-native architecture handles persistent storage
Cloud-native, or containerised, applications are now mainstream. As many as 82% of enterprises now have Kubernetes in production, according to the Cloud Native Computing Forum…
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Liz Kendall talks up work with ‘middle power nations’ on sovereign tech
In a speech at the Royal United Services Institute, UK technology secretary Liz Kendall discussed technological disruption and Britain’s role in the tech economy. “Technology…
Vernon Building Society uses AI to amplify human touch
Vernon Building Society is harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to speed mortgage origination while allowing its human staff to make decisions in more complicated applications. Through…
Umbrella companies not working for IT contractors, survey finds
IT contractors are being forced to work through umbrella companies. Often, they can’t determine whether those companies are tax compliant, and therefore frequently suffer from…
IAM tools help Oracle Red Bull Racing keep pace with strict F1 regulations
As countless case studies published on Computer Weekly have shown through the years, every minute and every penny that a Formula 1 team is spending…
Microsoft explains value of E7 usage-based pricing
The Microsoft 365 E7 licensing model was among the big focus areas during the earnings call for the company’s latest quarterly results. Microsoft reported revenue…
Cyber experts take an optimistic view of AI-powered hacking
The annual showcase at the Centre for Emerging Technology and Security (CETaS) kicked off with a discussion on the implications of Claude Mythos. Opening the…
Global study reveals biggest risks of AI in finance sector
Data privacy and hallucinations are the biggest risks to the financial services sector brought by artificial intelligence (AI), while half of global regulators are just…
Data is a sovereignty issue. And broader than just the hyperscalers
In early April, Chi Onwurah, chair of the Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee, made some pointed remarks about the UK government’s technology strategy, or…
Almost half of UK businesses hit by cyber attacks
The general cyber security threat to UK organisations remains “widespread and significant” with 43% of businesses, 28% of charities and 69% of large firms having…
Artificial intelligence powers Egypt’s USD 27bn city project
Egypt is doubling down on large-scale, technology-driven urban development, with the announcement of The Spine, a USD 27bn mixed-use city to be built by Talaat…
Cloud revenues up 35% YoY in a hot market that’s accelerating
Cloud service provider revenues worldwide for the first quarter of 2026 were up by $35bn year-on-year (YoY) and reached $129bn, according to data from US-based…