Enterprise IT

LibreOffice says ‘no AI’ is now a software feature

The maker of the open source document editor says it has no plans to add AI to its software's default configuration, citing user privacy.

AI slop overwhelms Google’s OSS bug bounty programme

Google has closed its open source vulnerability reporting programme to new submissions while it recalibrates in the face of a surge in automated junk reports.

Zhone acquires Tellabs

Zhone acquired Tellabs in a deal advised exclusively by Bowen, which also played a role in the recent acquisitions of Actifai and SummitAI. #pressrelease

ASUS advances practical enterprise AI adoption

On-device and edge AI are expanding opportunities to improve productivity and support sector-specific applications, while industry collaboration helps organisations identify workable adoption paths.

Eurobites: CityFibre still on the acquisition trail

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: VMO2 calls BT's takeover of TalkTalk a 'stitch-up'; INCA welcomes blocking of Openreach's discount offer; Hayo hopes to boost API take-up in Africa, Middle East

QTS acquires former Microsoft exec during European expansion

QTS Data Centers (QTS) has appointed Val Walsh as its new president of Europe, adding a former Microsoft executive to its team.

Cisco Talos reveals how ClickFix campaigns are hiding malicious activity in trusted platforms

Both Cisco Talos reports include detection guidance and technical indicators for security teams.

The CIO’s new mandate: Rearchitecting enterprise work

What if the most disruptive change to enterprise software is not another application, but needing fewer humans to operate the applications we already own?

Green IT: Taking responsibility for software’s physical footprint

Green IT must look beyond physical datacentres to software efficiency. Optimising code, data retention, and architecture reduces energy demand and hardware churn

Kaspersky warns about websites designed to scam users planning trips to European countries

Cybercriminals rely on creating a sense of urgency. They know travellers may have spent weeks preparing their visa applications and fear problems at the border.

Get rid of Apple's AI bloatware and reclaim 12 GB of storage with this open source tool

IBM expands mainframe networking options as AI reshapes enterprise infrastructure

IBM’s mainframe has come a long way from the time when it operated as a specialized networking island.

Workday strengthens UAE presence to support enterprise AI transformation

Zakaria Haltout, Group Vice President, Middle East, Turkey and Africa, Workday, discusses the UAE’s digital ambitions, regional growth priorities, and…

Schneider agrees purchase of US software company PTC for $22 billion

Deal furthers the company’s AI ambitions

Google Narrows Open Source Bug Bounty Amid Wave of Invalid Automated Reports

Google has temporarily stopped accepting product vulnerability reports through its Open Source Software Vulnerability Reward Program (OSS VRP).

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PLDT announces acquisition and loyalty platform upgrade

Philippines service provider PLDT has clearly had a busy few days – not only announcing a major acquisition but also planning a transformation of the loyalty ecosystem it shares with its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications.

Games Workshop seeks IT leader to summon the legions in epic saga battling the forces of ERP

Warhammer set in 40,000? Yes, ERP projects can seem to take that long

Rightfiber finalizes acquisition of Fastwyre's Nebraska business

UAE E-Invoicing: Less than four weeks left for AED 50m+ businesses to appoint a provider

With a limited number of accredited providers and a fixed deadline, onboarding capacity becomes a real constraint in the final weeks.

3 best practices for CIOs to assess AI ROI

Most CIOs can easily describe their AI initiatives, but struggle to demonstrate and report on AI value and ROI.

Software architecture as the first line of climate defence

True digital sustainability requires addressing software waste. Refactoring bloated code cuts computational overhead, lowering enterprise energy consumption and hardware churn

NEOPAY To Acquire 65% Stake In noon Payments

NEOPAY announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 65% controlling stake in noon payments (the “Transaction”), marking a significant step…

Single mother faces removal from UK over eVisa and admin errors

A malfunctioning electronic visa status and administrative errors on the part of the Home Office have left a single mother and her son facing removal from the UK, despite her proactive efforts to legally secure a new visa

NAO to investigate what went wrong in Capita’s civil service pension takeover

The transfer of the Civil Service Pension Scheme to a new administrator has been a disaster, but why?