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February 23, 2018
23
Feb'18
Public education important in new data protection era, says ICO
UK information commissioner Elizabeth Denham tells Data Protection 2018 event of the tough requirements ahead in a new age of data regulation
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February 22, 2018
22
Feb'18
O2 uses The O2 to run 5G mobile network trials
Mobile network operator O2 is to trial a 5G ‘experience’ at the eponymous London music venue later in 2018
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February 14, 2018
14
Feb'18
100 days to GDPR compliance deadline
As the clock ticks down to the deadline to comply with the EU’s new data protection regulations, some surveys indicate there is still some confusion, but the focus has shifted from the sanctions to the benefits
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February 08, 2018
08
Feb'18
DMA Group working to reduce fear around GDPR
The DMA Group is focused on the GDPR for customer communications and marketing, but says the key aim is to reduce fear in the market
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February 08, 2018
08
Feb'18
Norway’s government backs cyber defence mobilisation
Norway has accelerated plans to scale up its national security infrastructure against threats emanating from the cyber domain
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February 08, 2018
08
Feb'18
Data breaches set to affect future sales
The failure to protect customer data is set to create long-term business problems for organisations in Europe and the US, a survey reveals
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February 06, 2018
06
Feb'18
Many UK firms ill-equipped to deal the cloud security risks
Many UK firms do not have the security tools, processes and skills required to ensure their cloud implementations are secure, a security researcher and advocate warns
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February 02, 2018
02
Feb'18
Dutch Filmworks disrupts piracy fight by imposing download fines
Netherlands’ privacy watchdog grants film production company permission to collect IP addresses as part of its fight against illegal downloading
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February 01, 2018
01
Feb'18
European Commission eyes blockchain opportunity
The European Commission is aiming to get the most out of blockchain technology in a wide variety of sectors
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February 01, 2018
01
Feb'18
Dutch companies not ready for GDPR despite approaching deadline
Organisations in the Netherlands are racing towards General Data Protection Regulation compliance, but there is still much to be done
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January 30, 2018
30
Jan'18
Davos: Cyber risks grow as countries turn towards protectionism
The cost of natural disasters is now at record levels, but the cost of cyber crime is far higher. The World Economic Forum hopes to persuade governments to work together on the problem, but with isolationist politics back in fashion, can it succeed?
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January 26, 2018
26
Jan'18
ICO launches data protection excellence award
UK’s privacy watchdog launches data protection excellence award to mark international Data Protection Day, as security suppliers issue data protection tips and guidelines
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January 26, 2018
26
Jan'18
UK likely to remain strategic EU data protection partner
Head of European Union’s independent data protection authority says UK is likely to remain a strategic partner in data protection after Brexit
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January 25, 2018
25
Jan'18
IoT security risks need immediate action, says report
The security failings in today’s internet-connected devices will only become more pervasive unless action is taken immediately, according to industry experts
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January 25, 2018
25
Jan'18
Sky to move pay TV services to broadband
The days of the satellite TV dish are numbered as Sky signals its intent to switch to an IP streaming delivery model over broadband connections
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January 24, 2018
24
Jan'18
Most UK organisations unaware of new data protection laws
The UK’s digital and culture secretary is urging businesses and charities to prepare for stronger data protection laws in the light of new information
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January 23, 2018
23
Jan'18
Mastercard sets biometric ID deadline for banks
Mastercard has committed to guaranteeing that every one of its customers will have access to biometric authentication services by April 2019
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January 23, 2018
23
Jan'18
ITV goes on air with SpectraLogic LTFS tape backup and archive
2PB of SpectraLogic tape front-ended by Black Pearl LTFS object storage access creates integrated archive that lets broadcaster optimise use of existing Isilon clustered NAS
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January 18, 2018
18
Jan'18
Cyber attackers upped their game in 2017, warns report
Cyber attackers ranging from criminals to nation states have upped their game in the past year, “moving the needle” in terms of tactics, techniques and procedures, a report by a cyber security firm warns
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January 17, 2018
17
Jan'18
Business needs to reduce cyber threat to payment card data
Cardholder data is a prime target for cyber criminals, and that is only likely to increase in the coming year, according to a cloud-based secure payments firm
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January 17, 2018
17
Jan'18
Davos: Disintegration of the internet could create economic turmoil
Politicians and business leaders will discuss the risks posed by fake news, cyber attacks, and artificial intelligence to jobs, political stability and global security, at the World Economic Forum in Davos
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January 16, 2018
16
Jan'18
Financial savings just the beginning for CIOs who understand code quality
Businesses need to understand the quality of the code in their applications if they are to avoid unnecessary costs and glitches
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January 11, 2018
11
Jan'18
Hard Brexit risks 92,000 UK science and technology jobs
Economic analysis commissioned by London mayor Sadiq Khan warns that thousands of jobs in science and technology sectors be at risk if UK crashes out of EU with no deal
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January 10, 2018
10
Jan'18
EC underlines need for data transfer agreement post-Brexit
The European Commission has emphasised the importance of having a data transfer agreement in place after the UK leaves the European Union
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January 10, 2018
10
Jan'18
UAE tech growth prompts firms to review internal IT security
As IT becomes more prominent in the UAE economy, more and more internal connections between people and systems are created, all of which need to be secured
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January 09, 2018
09
Jan'18
CES 2018: Jaguar Land Rover picks Qualcomm to power in-car connectivity
British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover will incorporate Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 820Am automotive platform to power in-vehicle connectivity
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January 09, 2018
09
Jan'18
Cyber attacks in 2017 drive Nordic security efforts
The volume of cyber attacks last year has increased boardroom focus on security in the Nordic region
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January 03, 2018
03
Jan'18
Top IT priorities for Nordic CIOs in 2018
Nordic CIOs tell Computer Weekly about their intentions for the year ahead
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December 19, 2017
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Dec'17
Top 10 enterprise IT in the Nordics stories in 2017
The Nordic region might be best known in IT circles for its startup communities – but it has much more to offer
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December 11, 2017
11
Dec'17
Innovation key to halt cyber attacks
In the light of the number of cyber breaches taking place, innovative security systems are required, according to the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
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December 11, 2017
11
Dec'17
Workers should embrace robots, not fear them, says Labour deputy
Labour deputy leader to say workers need not fear robots taking their jobs, but welcome the opportunities they will bring
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December 06, 2017
06
Dec'17
UKtech50 2017 - The most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly has announced the eighth annual UKtech50 – our definitive list of the movers and shakers in the UK IT sector
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November 30, 2017
30
Nov'17
Google faces £2.7bn claim on behalf of 5.4 million iPhone users
Technology giant is accused of harvesting and selling data from millions of iPhone users from 2011 to 2012 who could each receive compensation of several hundred pounds
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November 28, 2017
28
Nov'17
Businesses need to balance user experience, privacy and security
Balancing user experience, privacy and security for the connected consumer is a key challenge for online businesses, according to KuppingerCole
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November 27, 2017
27
Nov'17
UK IT professionals could lose out in a free trade deal between UK and India
There could be an increase in Indian IT professionals coming to work in the UK post-Brexit if a new trade deal is signed with India
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November 09, 2017
09
Nov'17
Bangalore offers the best ecosystem for digital transformation, says Economist report
Bangalore ranked as the number one location for businesses looking to access the right ecosystem to support digital transformation
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November 03, 2017
03
Nov'17
Go beyond GDPR for a competitive edge
By exceeding the bare minimum requirements set by privacy regulations, businesses can win customers by offering greater assurances, says a business adviser
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October 25, 2017
25
Oct'17
Bad Rabbit malware raises fears of third global ransomware attack
A ransomware attack that has commonalities with WannaCry NotPeya is reportedly hitting organisations in Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, Bulgaria and Germany
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October 18, 2017
18
Oct'17
Focus needs to shift to breach impact, says McAfee researcher
Breach investigations commonly focus on the attackers and their motives, but a security researcher believes there needs to be more emphasis on business impact
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October 18, 2017
18
Oct'17
Cloud service spending almost matches traditional IT outsourcing
Traditional outsourcing spending has plummeted in the latest three-month period, but spending on cloud-based IT services is going some way to filling the void
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October 17, 2017
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Oct'17
RSA’s Middle East cyber security conference gains its own identity
RSA Abu Dhabi conference focuses on region’s cyber security needs as digital technology deployments expand
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October 11, 2017
11
Oct'17
Dutch government agreement increasingly focuses on IT security
The coalition government in the Netherlands has agreed its plan for the next four years, with IT security prominent
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October 10, 2017
10
Oct'17
Some IT contractors earning more than £700 a day
Research shows 40% of contractors reach the average annual IT salary within three months
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October 04, 2017
04
Oct'17
Yahoo breach affected 3 billion accounts
Yahoo’s personal data breach affected three billion user accounts, the company’s new owners have revealed
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October 03, 2017
03
Oct'17
CIOs moving to revenue-generating roles
Gartner survey shows changing role for CIOs to cover revenue generation and deriving value from data, and spending less time on traditional IT delivery
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September 25, 2017
25
Sep'17
Amazon launches Middle East region
Amazon opens its latest delivery hub in Bahrain to serve customers in the Middle East
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September 25, 2017
25
Sep'17
NotPetya attack cost up to £15m, says UK ad agency WPP
Advertising giant was one of many companies hit in June 2017 by malware distributed through Ukrainian accounting software
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September 14, 2017
14
Sep'17
BT offers enterprise customers flexible bandwidth for peak usage
New element of BT IP Connect Global WAN service will enable businesses to dial their network capacity up and down at will
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September 06, 2017
06
Sep'17
European Union states question copyright law proposal
European states are questioning legality of a new copyright law proposed by the EU
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September 06, 2017
06
Sep'17
IoT networks a massive sales opportunity for operators, claims GSMA
Commercial initiatives around low power wide area network infrastructure will present mobile operators with a potential $1.8tn revenue opportunity over the next decade