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Government Tech Week

The Register will be taking an in-depth look at the challenges facing government IT organizations. From bullet-proof security to making tough decisions about IT infrastructure, Government Tech Week will bring you up to speed on what's next in the public sector.

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Re: HMRC : alway defining new ways
ScottishYorkshireMan
Wednesday 14th June 2023 09:16 GMT

Spotlight on Databases

This month The Register will take a deep dive into the world of databases; from established monoliths to the emerging crop of upstarts. Join us for a special 30 days of interviews and analysis on these tools that drive business forward.

30 307
Bexactly ackwards.
CRConrad
Wednesday 3rd April 2024 11:48 GMT

Defense Tech Week

All week long The Register will explore the wide-ranging technologies that power next-generation global military and defense. From future aerospace to innovations in securing defense systems, we'll take a deep dive into what's next for defense and military tech.

29 722
China aims to pair J-20 stealth fighter with 'loyal wingman' battle drone
Phones Sheridan
Thursday 3rd August 2023 16:11 GMT

Energy Efficient Datacenters

This week El Reg will be taking the heat when it comes to cooling high-density chips, networking, and server hardware with our special focus on energy efficient tech and concepts.

17 368
.. Sleep states? I friggen don't think so ..
_Elvi_
Monday 1st May 2023 14:51 GMT

Spotlight on RSA

Over the last 32 years the RSA conference has grown from a few security geeks getting together to one of the largest security conferences in the world, attracting those who need to know what to invest in next to keep networks secure. The four-day event will be held in San Francisco between April 24 - 27 and we'll be covering it live.

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RSA Conference or Black Mirror? Either way, we're doomed ... probably
hammarbtyp
Friday 19th July 2024 13:01 GMT

Emerging Clean Energy Tech Week

This week The Register will bring special focus to the broad technologies delivering next-generation clean energy. From fusion to EVs and future datacenter cooling, follow us this week for an in-depth look at what's next.

15 469
Re: Where's the power coming from?
CowHorseFrog
Monday 13th November 2023 23:57 GMT

The Reg in Space

Make space for The Reg in Space week. All week we'll be bringing you the best of what's happening on this planet and others.

24 534
Re: no society has lasted anything like a thousand years so far.
ArrZarr
Tuesday 20th February 2024 08:58 GMT

Sysadmin Month

From tools, data security practices, network troubleshooting, server virtualization insights, backup strategies, performance optimization techniques, user management, cloud guidance, automation and scripting and more, tune in all month.

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Re: Oh dear
Alan Brown
Friday 20th September 2024 16:56 GMT

Black Hat and DEF CON

Join The Register as we tackle the most important stories around Black Hat and DEF CON 2023. From in-depth interviews to detailed analysis, El Reg has you covered.

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Re: The truth is out there !!!
Sceptic Tank
Tuesday 20th August 2024 14:28 GMT

Cybersecurity Month

Fortify your frontlines: It's Cybersecurity Month at The Register, your one-stop hub to bulletproof your digital landscape. From next-gen firewalls to human-factor risks, we're diving deep to make sure you stay ahead of the gang.

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Cast a hex on ChatGPT to trick the AI into writing exploit code
E 2
Monday 30th December 2024 05:43 GMT

Malware Month

Join The Register as we dive deep into the world of malware: From examining the latest threats to enterprises to dissecting the internal anatomy of code used in today's cyber-attacks, we want to help you better protect your organization. Forewarned is forearmed.

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Re: Not a Modbus _exploit_
Alan Brown
Saturday 10th August 2024 08:54 GMT

Cloud Infrastructure Month

Join The Register for a full month of in-depth insight around what's next in enterprise cloud infrastructure. From how the IaaS providers stack up and differentiate to what businesses are doing to form (and reshape) their cloud plans, we'll keep you in the know.

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ICANN reserves .internal for private use at the DNS level
computing
Sunday 24th November 2024 23:56 GMT

VMware Explore

For the 15th year in a row, The Register is attending VMware's annual conference and will bring readers all the news from the show, what it means for users, and how it advances Broadcom's strategy to transform the virtualization pioneer. We'll also consider how VMware's flagship products and technologies have evolved and explore the VMware vision for the future of hybrid cloud.

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Broadcom Blurgh
L3375p34k3r
Tuesday 3rd September 2024 21:21 GMT

The Future of the Datacenter - 2025 and Beyond

The Register’s Future of the Datacenter month explores cutting-edge innovations and trends shaping tomorrow’s data hubs. Join industry experts diving into AI, sustainability, and transformative technologies redefining infrastructure, efficiency, and scalability.

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Re: Granite Shores, Lunar Lake, Gaudi3, Jaguar Shores
Anonymous Coward
Tuesday 4th February 2025 18:36 GMT

Ransomware in Focus

The Register's incisive week on ransomware delves into the siege on enterprise, exploring the evolution of these malicious exploits, defense mechanisms, and the cost of resilience in the face of digital extortion. Join us for critical insights into the fight against ransomware.

17 144
Re: Revole the certificate!
Phil Koenig
Thursday 13th March 2025 01:25 GMT

Nvidia GTC

The Register is attending Nvidia's annual GPU Technology Conference, aka GTC, in San Jose, California, and will bring readers all the news from the event that matters to them as well as commentary and analysis. From software agents and AI microservices to the latest accelerators and chain-of-thought reasoning models, we'll give you the snapshot you need of this Silicon Valley giant.

13 144
I smell hardware lockin
John Smith 19
Monday 24th March 2025 17:33 GMT

Disaster Recovery Week

For The Register's Disaster Recovery Week, we delve into DR strategies, from robust backups to resilient policies, to help you stay up and running in the face of adversity.

16 601
Re: once upon a time at the pub
chivo243
Thursday 10th April 2025 22:39 GMT

AI Software Development Week

The Register dives into the latest in AI development, offering insights into tools, frameworks, and best practices for creating and deploying AI solutions. Topics include agents, data management, and ethical considerations. This series equips developers and IT professionals with strategies for integrating AI smoothly and efficiently into existing workflows and applications.

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As ChatGPT scores B- in engineering, professors scramble to update courses
jimklimov
Wednesday 7th May 2025 11:43 GMT

Spotlight on RSAC

The RSA Conference has grown into one of the largest information security conferences in the world, attracting those who need to know what to invest in next to keep networks secure. Check out our coverage of the San Francisco event right here.

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Well Said
fg_swe
Friday 16th May 2025 20:23 GMT

AI Infrastructure Month

The Register's AI Infrastructure Month highlights the cutting-edge technologies, architectural advancements, and industry trends shaping the future of AI workloads. With a focus on hardware, scalability, and performance optimization, the coverage offers expert insights and detailed analysis tailored for IT leaders and AI practitioners navigating this rapidly evolving landscape.

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No thanks
Will Godfrey
Monday 19th May 2025 18:51 GMT

Deep dive into “Special Features” topics

State Forum Posts Latest Post
open Nvidia sets up shop in Taiwan with AI supers and a factory full of ambition 3
By Yet Another Anonymous coward
Monday 19th May 2025 19:26 GMT
open Qualcomm confirms it's dipping into datacenter world again, probably for AI 2
By elsergiovolador
Monday 19th May 2025 09:36 GMT
open CoreWeave may have built a house of (graphics) cards 2
By Anonymous Coward
Monday 19th May 2025 08:22 GMT
open AWS says Britain needs more nuclear power to feed AI datacenter surge 63
By Adair
Monday 19th May 2025 16:46 GMT
open UK government overrules local council’s datacenter refusal on Green Belt land 37
By Anonymous Coward
Monday 19th May 2025 17:15 GMT
open Plan to keep advanced chips from China with tracking tech gains support in Congress 25
By Tron
Friday 16th May 2025 21:06 GMT
open Meet your new colleague – the ML Admin, who tames LLMs so they're ready to rock 11
By Anonymous Coward
Friday 16th May 2025 15:53 GMT
open Chip bans? LOL! Chinese web giant Tencent says it has enough GPUs for future AI model training 19
By John Brown (no body)
Saturday 17th May 2025 11:13 GMT
open AMD’s first crack at Nvidia hampered by half-baked training software, says TensorWave boss 5
By Kevin McMurtrie
Friday 16th May 2025 20:50 GMT
open EuroHPC lines up AI upgrade for Leonardo supercomputer 2
By HuBo
Wednesday 14th May 2025 15:23 GMT
open US tech titans rejoice in $600B Saudi shopping spree 46
By Apocalypso - a cheery end to the world
Thursday 15th May 2025 23:33 GMT
open Trump ends Biden-era dream to cap US AI chip exports 11
By John Brown (no body)
Wednesday 14th May 2025 20:57 GMT
open AMD is Ryzen to the SMB occasion with a bundle of baby Epycs 13
By that one in the corner
Thursday 15th May 2025 11:04 GMT
open OpenAI wants to build a subscription for something like an AI OS, with SDKs and APIs and 'surfaces' 18
By rwill2
Wednesday 14th May 2025 22:44 GMT
open Tech titans: Wanna secure US AI leadership? Stop giving the world excuses to buy Chinese 22
By Cris E
Tuesday 13th May 2025 13:41 GMT
open Microsoft wants us to believe AI will crack practical fusion power, driving future AI 47
By druck
Thursday 15th May 2025 13:14 GMT
open Elon Musk’s xAI to pull about half of its smog-belching turbines powering Colossus 40
By bombastic bob
Monday 12th May 2025 18:44 GMT
open Google tries to greenwash massive AI energy consumption with another vague nuclear deal 22
By Nick_Geary
Thursday 15th May 2025 12:57 GMT
open Human error and power glitches to blame for most outages 8
By druck
Monday 12th May 2025 23:50 GMT
open Trump's trade war with China to cost AMD $1.5B in lost rev 4
By Jan 0
Thursday 8th May 2025 09:57 GMT
open Computacenter IT guy let girlfriend into Deutsche Bank server rooms, says fired whistleblower 79
By Anonymous Coward
Tuesday 13th May 2025 21:20 GMT
open Cerebras CEO actually finds common ground with Nvidia as startup notches IBM win 1
By O'Reg Inalsin
Tuesday 6th May 2025 15:14 GMT
open Brain-inspired neuromorphic computer SpiNNaker overheated when coolers lost their chill 29
By hypnos
Thursday 15th May 2025 16:28 GMT
open RSA Conf wrap: AI and China on everything, everywhere, all at once 5
By Anonymous Coward
Tuesday 6th May 2025 10:10 GMT
open Meta blames Trump tariffs for ballooning AI infra bills 36
By Blackjack
Thursday 8th May 2025 13:52 GMT
open Generative AI makes fraud fluent – from phishing lures to fake lovers 5
By Inkey
Sunday 4th May 2025 10:16 GMT
open Red, white, and blew it? Trump tariffs may cost America the AI race 53
By Evil Scot
Tuesday 6th May 2025 11:20 GMT
open How Amazon red-teamed Alexa+ to keep your kids from ordering 50 pizzas 35
By Alan Brown
Monday 12th May 2025 13:43 GMT
open AI infrastructure investment may be $8T shot in the dark 17
By hx
Tuesday 6th May 2025 20:52 GMT
open Google details plans for 1 MW IT racks exploiting electric vehicle supply chain 43
By Sudosu
Friday 9th May 2025 16:45 GMT
open AI software development: Productivity revolution or fraught with risk? 9
By Will Godfrey
Monday 19th May 2025 18:51 GMT
open Anthropic calls for tougher GPU export controls as Nvidia's CEO implores Trump to spread the AI love 10
By BufferOverflow
Saturday 3rd May 2025 02:50 GMT
open Ex-NSA cyber-boss: AI will soon be a great exploit coder 13
By druck
Thursday 8th May 2025 09:21 GMT
open Ex-CISA chief decries cuts as Trump demands loyalty above all else 11
By fg_swe
Friday 16th May 2025 20:23 GMT
open Homeland Security boss says CISA has gone off the rails, vows to set it right 27
By ChodeMonkey
Friday 2nd May 2025 09:37 GMT
open RSA cofounder: The world would've been better without cryptocurrencies 8
By dragonbikes
Thursday 8th May 2025 10:15 GMT
open China now America's number one cyber threat – US must get up to speed 22
By Nasu
Friday 2nd May 2025 14:02 GMT
open China is using AI to sharpen every link in its attack chain, FBI warns 11
By Tron
Monday 5th May 2025 17:29 GMT
open The one interview question that will protect you from North Korean fake workers 96
By anderlan
Friday 16th May 2025 16:41 GMT
open How to survive as a CISO aka 'chief scapegoat officer' 9
By Claptrap314
Wednesday 30th April 2025 20:12 GMT
open Admission impossible: NSA, CISA brass absent from RSA Conf 11
By HuBo
Tuesday 29th April 2025 13:43 GMT
open Virgin Atlantic is piloting an OpenAI agent in to help with the 'customer journey' 20
By Mitoo Bobsworth
Monday 28th April 2025 20:12 GMT
open Vector search is the new black for enterprise databases 4
By thames
Thursday 24th April 2025 15:27 GMT
open Microsoft 365 Copilot gets a new crew, including Researcher and Analyst bots 5
By Anonymous Coward
Thursday 24th April 2025 19:19 GMT
open As ChatGPT scores B- in engineering, professors scramble to update courses 120
By jimklimov
Wednesday 7th May 2025 11:43 GMT
open We’re calling it now: Agentic AI will win RSAC buzzword Bingo 8
By Mythical Ham-Lunch
Thursday 1st May 2025 15:26 GMT
open Nvidia rolls out NeMo microservices to help AI help you help AI 7
By IGotOut
Wednesday 23rd April 2025 21:45 GMT
open Ex-NSA chief warns AI devs: Don’t repeat infosec’s early-day screwups 6
By sarusa
Wednesday 23rd April 2025 16:47 GMT
open Today's LLMs craft exploits from patches at lightning speed 19
By heyrick
Wednesday 23rd April 2025 13:30 GMT
open Microsoft Copilot shows up even when it's not wanted 63
By CowHorseFrog
Thursday 24th April 2025 13:57 GMT

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