Charlotte Trueman
Senior Writer
Charlotte Trueman is a staff writer at Computerworld. She joined IDG in 2016 after graduating with a degree in English and American Literature from the University of Kent. Trueman covers collaboration, focusing on videoconferencing, productivity software, future of work and issues around diversity and inclusion in the tech sector.
UK announces $1.2B chip strategy, faces criticism over funding size
Two years after the UK government promised it would introduce forward a national semiconductor strategy, a new policy paper outlines its efforts to make the UK an industry leader.
Microsoft reportedly rallies behind AMD to develop chips for AI workloads
Microsoft is reported to be working with AMD to develop AI-capable chips and provide an alternative to Nvidia.
Arm reportedly set to make prototype chip ahead of IPO
UK-based chipmaker Arm is reportedly set to work with a manufacturing partner to make a prototype, advanced chip as it prepares for an IPO.
Global cloud spending expected to jump 21.7% as IaaS leads the way
Infrastructure-as-a-service is fueling global end-user spending on cloud services, according to the latest forecast by Gartner.
Broadcom-VMware deal faces further regulatory hurdles from EU Commission
Having concluded its initial investigation into the proposed $61 billion deal, the EU Commission remains concerned the acquisition could restrict market competition, particularly for Fiber Channel host bus adapters.
Cisco to offer Webex air-gapped cloud system for security, defense work
The upcoming cloud system will provide an added layer of network and data handling security for companies working on national security and defense projects and collaborating through the Webex app.
Japan to hike subsidies to 2nm chip maker Rapidus, an IBM partner
As countries globally look to boost homegrown chip production, Japan will increase support for IBM partner Rapidus, which aims to produce 2nm chips by 2025.
UK regulator slams AWS, Microsoft for cloud interoperability hurdles
Communications regulator Ofcom has proposed that the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority launch an inquiry into the country's cloud sector, in particular to examine AWS and Microsoft for potential anticompetitive practices.
Microsoft customers locked out of Azure and M365 services due to geolocation error
Microsoft was forced to apologize on Thursday after implementing a change that saw customers around the globe unable to access its services.
Microsoft Teams and Outlook suffer global outages
Users across the globe were struggling to access multiple Microsoft products after the company implemented a network change.
AWS pledges $35 billion of additional investment for Virginia data centers
Despite the challenges its US-EAST-1 region has faced in recent years, AWS plans to establish multiple data center campuses in the state by 2040.
EU Commission opens antitrust inquiry into Broadcom’s $61B VMware acquisition
The investigation relates to concerns of price gouging and decreased competition for hardware components that interoperate with VMware's software.
US Congress rolls back proposal to restrict use of Chinese chips
After business groups argued that proposed legislation to curb use of Chinese-made semiconductors would hurt national security, lawmakers amended it—but a final vote and the president's approval of the proposed National Defense...
UK competition agency launches inquiry into Broadcom’s $61B VMware buy
The UK’s Competition and Market’s Authority is the third regulatory body to announce it will be scrutinizing Broadcom’s proposed acquisition of VMware on anticompetition grounds.
AWS announces APAC cloud region, $5B investment roadmap for Thailand
The new AWS Asia Pacific region will be based in Bangkok, and comprise three availability zones in the country.
Cisco launches 10-year plan to train 25 million people in IT skills
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of its Networking Academy, Cisco has launched new courses and partnerships to meet ambitious targets for cybersecurity, networking and general IT skills training.
US blocks sale of some Nvidia and AMD AI chips to China
The US government’s effort will restrict Chinese AI researchers using the chips to train machine-learning models.
UK data centers can’t handle the heat
Multiple UK-based cloud data centers suffered outages this week, as record temperatures hit the country.
IBM Red Hat names Matt Hicks as president and CEO
Having joined Red Hat as a developer in 2006, the former vice president of product and technologies has taken over the role from Paul Cormier.