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We’re a step closer toward a working quantum system and neuromorphic computing – either would revolutionize tech forever
When Google announced its Willow quantum chip, there was a lot of talk about the notion that we might live in a multiverse, and of solving computational problems that would otherwise take longer than time itself. But this all seems a long way from day-to-day IT operations. In Google’s blog post announcing Willow, founder and lead of Google Quantum AI…
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Wi-Fi Not Working on Ubuntu? Here’s How to Fix It
If your Ubuntu system refuses to connect to Wi-Fi, you’re not alone. Wireless issues are one of the most common frustrations we Linux users face. If your Wi-Fi isn’t showing up, keeps disconnecting, or won’t connect, there are several ways to troubleshoot and fix the problem. These aren’t the only possible solutions for Ubuntu Wi-Fi problems, but they are a…
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Meta CTO says the company is working to ‘catch’ leakers
During a Q&A with employees earlier this week, one of Meta’s top executives gave an ominous warning. After lamenting “a tremendous number of leaks” from inside the company, CTO Andrew Bosworth said that, while he didn’t want to “ruin the surprises,” the company was “making progress on catching people.” Since Mark Zuckerberg’s comments at a recent all-hands meeting were published,…
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I was a self-confessed ‘lazy’ remote worker and couldn’t stand working from home, but now I love it – and I’m more productive than ever
Remote workers have had a rough ride in recent years. Bombarded with threats of RTO mandates and claims that they’re ‘lazy’ and ‘unproductive’ compared to in-office workers, it’s safe to say the guilt-tripping has been unbearable. Each individual worker’s experience with remote or hybrid practices differs greatly. Some workers are content with returning to the commute and the – admittedly…
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‘Nothing is faster than the speed of human interaction’: Dell orders staff back into the office as the company shakes up hybrid working practices
Dell Technologies is ordering staff to return to the office, according to reports, as the company looks to change its hybrid working policies. In a memo obtained by Business Insider, CEO Michael Dell informed employees across the board that the company was ‘retiring hybrid policy’ from 3 March. “What we’re finding is that for all the technology in the world,…
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UK Cloud Services Market “Not Working As Well As It Could,” Says Competition Authority
The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority has published the provisional findings of an investigation into all cloud service providers in the country, following concerns raised by telecoms regulator Ofcom. The current conclusion is that the cloud services market is “not working as well as it could,” as it is difficult for customers to switch cloud providers or use multiple clouds.…
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UK cloud computing market is ‘not working’, says CMA
Competition in the UK’s cloud market isn’t working as well as it could, an independent inquiry from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found. The UK cloud market is valued at £9 billion, but a lack of competition is stifling innovation and leading to higher costs, less choice, and a lower quality of service for businesses operating in the…
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200 UK firms have now adopted a four-day working week – and Brits are convinced it will become the norm within five years
The four-day work week is taking off in the UK, with 200 companies formally signing up to permanently adopt a shorter working week — and two-thirds of Brits believe this practice will become the norm within five years. That’s according to the 4 Day Week Foundation, which said all 200 companies have been recognized by its employer accreditation scheme. The…
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Employees are dead set on flexible working arrangements – three quarters would turn down a role that didn’t offer hybrid options as work-life balance becomes more important than pay
Work-life balance has become more important than pay when choosing or staying in a job, according to two new reports. A recent survey by Randstad found that 83% of workers view flexible working options as their primary consideration ahead of job security and salaries. Nearly half of the respondents said they had advocated for better working conditions, and a third…
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CISOs are working harder than ever, but their pay isn’t keeping pace
CISOs have reported the scope of their role has widened to encompass business concerns that extend beyond cybersecurity, but believe their compensation doesn’t reflect this. The 2025 State of the CISO report from IANS Research includes testimony from roughly 800 CISOs on the growing importance of the role, and the simultaneous growth in the role’s complexity and scope of responsibilities.…
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