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March 02, 2021
02
Mar'21
Goldman Sachs CEO comments highlight need for home working balance
The remote working revolution has been prominent in the banking sector and organisations have a balancing act to perform once the pandemic passes
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March 01, 2021
01
Mar'21
Covid accelerates Bradford University remote working project
Pandemic injected fuel into university’s existing project to introduce remote working
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February 26, 2021
26
Feb'21
DCMS gives tablet devices to people with learning disabilities
The government is providing thousands of free tablet devices to those with learning disabilities to help them stay connected
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February 25, 2021
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Feb'21
Tech-enabled hybrid working enables HSBC to cut 40% of its global office space
Bank is making huge reductions in the amount of office space it uses through a global hybrid-working policy
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February 24, 2021
24
Feb'21
Wi-Fi Alliance improves quality of service for real-time Wi-Fi applications
New certification programme for wireless broadband quality-of-service management is claimed to be able to bring robust service delivery and high-quality Wi-Fi experiences
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February 22, 2021
22
Feb'21
Microphones, smartphones, laptops among items stolen from BBC
A total of 105 devices have been stolen from the BBC in the past two years, some of which may have been spirited away by remote workers
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February 10, 2021
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Feb'21
Société Générale adopts work-from-home policy
French bank formalises remote working policy after discussions with labour unions
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January 27, 2021
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Jan'21
Emergency Apple updates patch exploited zero-days
Three vulnerabilities could give attackers full control of their target Apple devices, and must be patched immediately
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November 26, 2020
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Nov'20
Government must hold technology companies to account on e-waste
MPs urge UK government and global technology companies to deal with ‘tsunami of electronic waste’, which is throwing away valuable resources vital for building a sustainable future
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November 19, 2020
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Nov'20
Covid-19 shift to remote working adds to Earth’s growing e-waste problem
The shift to remote working has forced firms to purchase new IT equipment, but many are still lacking sustainable end-of-life processes for their devices
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October 27, 2020
27
Oct'20
Covid crisis proves tech can replace office space and support cost-cutting at Barclays
Bank says it will continue to look at its use of office space as it targets further cost-cutting measures
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October 05, 2020
05
Oct'20
Regulator wants fintechs to address pandemic financial challenges
UK financial services regulator is supporting fintechs in addressing some of the challenges consumers and small businesses face amid the current pandemic
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October 02, 2020
02
Oct'20
Internet of things vital for post-Covid business success, says report
UK telco Vodafone launches report focused on the impact IoT is having on businesses at a time when their digital capabilities are being put to the test by the Covid-19 pandemic
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September 23, 2020
23
Sep'20
Banks stall return-to-work plans as UK government changes advice
Banks pause plans to bring staff back to the office as the government backtracks on its policy
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September 21, 2020
21
Sep'20
Royal Mint coin production freeze points to digital future for small payments
Royal Mint freezes production of certain coins as demand dries up amid changing consumer habits
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September 16, 2020
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Sep'20
Nokia accelerates Industry 4.0 with Digital Automation Cloud additions, digitises 5G deployments
Telecoms equipment supplier extends platform capabilities complementing private wireless connectivity while simplifying deployment of 5G network infrastructure
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August 05, 2020
05
Aug'20
Inside Juniper’s radical IT transformation
Western Australia’s aged care provider Juniper embarked on an aggressive strategy to completely transform its IT operations in just two years
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July 30, 2020
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Jul'20
EE attains leadership in UK mobile network performance in first half of 2020
As the way in which people use networks has dramatically changed over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, 5G is changing the game in UK mobile, research has found
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July 22, 2020
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Jul'20
New opportunities for Nordic startups post-Covid-19 as virtual offices become the norm
As companies adjust to digital office life in the pandemic era, a host of Nordic startups are already helping them convert these short-term fixes into long-term strategy
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June 30, 2020
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Jun'20
Remote working set to remain but so do management challenges
Businesses are preparing for staff to repopulate workplaces, while preparing for an inevitable increase in more flexible working
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June 16, 2020
16
Jun'20
Covid-19 contact-tracing apps: the key data protection issues
Organisations intending to deploy contact-tracing apps will need to maintain high standards of privacy compliance, security and ethics to guarantee sufficient uptake and meaningful results
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June 04, 2020
04
Jun'20
Small businesses failing on remote worker protection
Only one-third of people working for small businesses have received any guidance from their employers on how to secure their remote working set-up
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May 28, 2020
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May'20
Covid-19 calculated to cause 18% drop in net new IoT devices in 2020
Fleet management, heavy transport vehicles, equipment, fixed assets and digital signage are among the internet of things applications hit hardest by the pandemic
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April 23, 2020
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Apr'20
iOS zero-day leaves iPhone users dangerously exposed
Researchers identify dangerous vulnerabilities in Apple’s iOS operating system that allow remote code execution on target devices
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April 02, 2020
02
Apr'20
Coronavirus: Is Zoom safe and should security teams ban it?
Zoom’s rapid rise to prominence has highlighted a score of security problems with the service. Should CISOs try to steer their organisations away from it, or ban it outright?
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March 31, 2020
31
Mar'20
Netherlands schools harness Apple technology
Most Dutch schools use Windows computers, interactive whiteboards and Chromebooks, but there are a number of pioneers who choose Apple products
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March 31, 2020
31
Mar'20
Houseparty denies hack as credential stuffing attacks spread
Social media service denies its service has been hacked, and is offering a million-dollar bounty to anybody who can prove otherwise
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March 25, 2020
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Mar'20
Coronavirus takes toll on IT spending in Asia
The economic fallout from the Covid-19 outbreak is expected to slash the growth rate of the region’s IT industry to just 1.2% this year
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March 24, 2020
24
Mar'20
Russia presses ahead with developing 5G, but allocation of frequencies needs to be resolved first
Russian mobile operators are pooling their resources to help them overcome the technical challenges of creating 5G networks
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March 24, 2020
24
Mar'20
Tekya auto-clicker malware exploits kids’ Android apps
Google has removed multiple apps for children that were found to contain Tekya auto-clicker malware
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March 20, 2020
20
Mar'20
Coronavirus: Sans Institute issues cyber security advice for parents
With schools now shut across the UK, parents will bear more responsibility for keeping children safe online and educating them about online harms
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March 17, 2020
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Mar'20
Covid-19: NCSC issues secure remote working guidance
With hundreds of thousands likely to be working remotely for some time, the UK’s NCSC has issued best practice guidance to enable security teams to support them
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February 27, 2020
27
Feb'20
Kr00k vulnerability compromises billions of Wi-Fi devices
Billions of Wi-Fi chips used in IoT devices, laptops, smartphones and tablets are vulnerable to a serious vulnerability
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February 25, 2020
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Feb'20
Huawei unveils MWC product portfolio led by €2,500 5G smartphone
Chinese tech giant unveils 5G smartphones, tablets, chipsets, AI, Wi-Fi 6, routers, chipsets and cameras that it was set to announce at the cancelled Mobile World Congress
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February 06, 2020
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Feb'20
Qualcomm Q1 ends at ‘inflection point’ as it gains from 5G ramp
5G projects begin to pay off for chip firm as it reveals strong start to the fiscal year in terms of revenue
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January 29, 2020
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Jan'20
Apple posts record-breaking quarter, but prepares for Coronavirus impact
The Coronavirus outbreak is having a direct impact on Apple’s supply chain and its Chinese retail stores and channel partners
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January 23, 2020
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Jan'20
Privafy claims ‘fundamentally new’ approach to mobile data security
New company aims to address underlying security vulnerabilities to protect internet-reliant businesses
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January 17, 2020
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Jan'20
O2 goes O-RAN to improve network service
Telefónica UK subsidiary announces open radio access network project to help customers better utilise its network, addressing issues such as densification of coverage and enabling faster uptake of 5G-based services in autonomous vehicles
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January 16, 2020
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Jan'20
Four-fifths of SIM-swap fraud attempts successful
Researchers from Princeton University find that despite advances in technology, SIM-swap fraud continues to be difficult to detect and prevent, as fraudsters adapt attack techniques
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January 10, 2020
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Jan'20
‘Meaningful’ supplier, tech competition to drive down 5G smartphone prices throughout 2020
Analyst Ovum believes that healthy rivalry between brand manufacturers and multiple modem sources will likely provide a spur to drive down retail price of 5G-compatible products
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January 09, 2020
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Jan'20
5G roll-out no guarantee of smartphone upgrade bonanza
5G’s network success more or less guaranteed, but same can’t be said for 5G smartphones in short term as study finds only 30-40% of those in major markets such as the US, Europe and Australia likely to result in upgrade, while over 50% likely to do ...
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December 09, 2019
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Dec'19
Public sector still losing user devices in high numbers
The Ministry of Justice has lost 354 smartphones, PCs, laptops and tablets in the past 12 months, according to a Freedom of Information request, and other government departments are in the same boat
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December 05, 2019
05
Dec'19
Motorola enhances mobile policing workflows with next-gen Pronto
Body-worn video and vehicle licensing data integration software designed to accelerate decision-making and evidence management for front-line officers
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November 28, 2019
28
Nov'19
CIO interview: Ross Fullerton, CIO, London Ambulance Service
Brought in after a major IT disaster in 2017, the CIO is now introducing technologies to speed up emergency response times and get key patient data back to doctors before arrival at A&E
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November 25, 2019
25
Nov'19
Europe in the driving seat for global smartphone market
Samsung, Huawei and Xiaomi lead the charge to drive unprecedented shipment numbers in the third quarter of 2019, says Canalys study
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November 22, 2019
22
Nov'19
Wind River teams with Dell for 5G distributed edge system
Dell EMC teams with Wind River to form Kubernetes-based system to see use in virtual RAN (vRAN) infrastructures for 5G networks
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October 31, 2019
31
Oct'19
Apple finds good fit in wearables and services in fourth quarter
Consumer electronics giant sees marked pivot from products to services in quarterly results
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October 24, 2019
24
Oct'19
Endpoint security is a procurement issue, says HP, IDC study
Report warns that buyers are falling at the first hurdle on security by not including it in their endpoint RFPs and tenders
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October 21, 2019
21
Oct'19
Edge computing, 5G spur mobile mixed reality market
Research identifies 5G networks and edge computing as two key emerging technologies that will accelerate the development of mixed reality from 2020
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October 16, 2019
16
Oct'19
5G awareness and interest high but consumers struggle to see benefits
The ramp-up of 5G networks would seem only a matter of time, but research suggests consumers are not yet seeing the light