
Keumars Afifi-Sabet
Keumars Afifi-Sabet is a writer and editor that specialises in public sector, cyber security, and cloud computing. He first joined ITPro as a staff writer in April 2018 and eventually became its Features Editor. Although a regular contributor to other tech sites in the past, these days you will find Keumars on LiveScience, where he runs its Technology section.
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Patch management vs vulnerability management
In-depth What exactly is patch management, and why should IT pros sit up and take notice of doing it properly?
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Four reasons to be excited about the future of AI – and three reasons to worry
In-depth Smaller models and liquid networks are some reasons to be excited about AI, but leaders will have to keep track of AI risks and emissions
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Windows 12 rumors gather pace as Qualcomm joins Intel with major hint
News More Windows 12 rumors from industry players hint at a 2024 release date, but how should your business prepare?
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What is end-to-end encryption and why is everyone fighting over it?
In-depth End-to-end encryption is considered one of the best ways to protect user data, but not everyone thinks it's a good idea
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How to keep employees happy and safe, and marry security with user experience
In Depth With the number of security tools and applications rising, it pays to preserve the employee user experience
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Information security vs cyber security vs network security: What are the differences?
In-depth A guide to the essential differences between information, network, and cyber security and the basic tenets of each
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Why user buy-in is key when it comes to setting firms up for security success
In-Depth Failing to bring users with you may lead to alienation and foster resentment, undermining your organization’s security efforts
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How do hackers choose their targets?
In-depth We explore what goes on in the minds of cyber criminals
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What is cache memory?
In-depth We explain what cache memory is, its core functions, and how it differs from RAM
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After decades of data center trauma, tech giants have finally killed the leap second
In-depth From 2035, time will begin to fall out of sync with reality but, on the plus side, it’ll be much easier to run data centers
By James O'Malley Published
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Windows 12: Everything you need to know
In-depth The first clues of what’s coming in the next version of Windows are beginning to emerge
By Barry Collins Published
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What is YAML?
In-depth We look at the pros, the cons, and the syntax structure of the YAML programming language
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What Databricks’ AI acquisition spree tells us about the future of the data industry
Analysis The $1.3 billion MosaicML acquisition completes a trio of deals in a matter of weeks, with Databricks positioning itself as an 'AI operating system' contender
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OpenAI, others pushing false narratives about LLMs, says Databricks CTO
News Tech giants are widely overstating AI dangers, as well as the costs of building generative AI platforms, to maintain a stranglehold on the emerging field
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JPMorgan Chase vows to avoid rolling out generative AI until problems are resolved
News Tech chief Larry Feinsmith cites hallucinations and the potential for misuse as his biggest concerns
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Databricks injects array of AI tools into Lakehouse
News Lakehouse IQ and Lakehouse AI, businesses can build better internal chatbots and create their own LLMs
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What's new in Delta Lake 3.0?
In-depth With Delta Lake version 3.0, Databricks has created a new universal format to resolve compatibility issues
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Databricks CEO rebuffs claims of ‘generative AI bubble’ following $1.3bn MosaicML acquisition
News Ghodsi denies the price tag is a “crazy number”, despite a previous $222 million valuation, and promises immediate ROI
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How to run Chkdsk
In-depth A guide to the various ways of accessing and running the Chkdsk function on Windows
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Mastodon vs Twitter
In-depth If you’re thinking about leaving Elon Musk’s Twitter for Mastodon, there are several privacy-related issues to bear in mind
By Davey Winder Published
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What is IoB?
Explainer IoB can point your organization in the right direction when hoping to learn what customers really want
By Steve Cassidy Published
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What the UK can learn from the rest of the world when it comes to the shift to IP
Sponsored From the Netherlands to Singapore, UK organisations can learn lessons from forward-thinking countries and make the PSTN switchover as seamless as possible
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Why – and how – IP can be the hero in your digital transformation success story
Sponsored Businesses can seize control of the narrative and integrate the planned switchover from PSTN into their broader digital transformation objectives
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How will IP benefit my business?
Advertisement Feature Businesses that embrace the new standard will benefit from a number of improvements over legacy networks
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