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May 27, 2021
27
May'21
How the pandemic accelerated the Gulf’s edtech revolution
The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital learning technologies in the Gulf region’s education sector
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May 25, 2021
25
May'21
Stockholm’s startup scene seeks more diversity
Swedish capital has created a world-leading tech startup environment, but it still lacks the diversity of people needed to move it to the next level
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May 07, 2021
07
May'21
Reddit enlists HackerOne to run public bug bounty programme
Online community platform is opening up its HackerOne bug bounty programme to any ethical hacker who cares to have a look under the bonnet
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May 06, 2021
06
May'21
Tech startups turn to digital PR platform for media exposure
Digital PR platform Newspage helps early-stage tech startups with limited resources increase their visibility to journalists and news organisations
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March 30, 2021
30
Mar'21
Asda bags ex-Marks and Spencer CIO
Carl Dawson, who has been CIO at department store M&S for six years, is leaving the retailer to become CIO at Asda
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March 16, 2021
16
Mar'21
Government calls for input into Covid-19 vaccine passports
Evidence gathering exercise will inform the development of the UK’s proposed Covid-19 vaccine passport scheme
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March 12, 2021
12
Mar'21
Web founder calls for ubiquitous, safe internet access for young people
Internet access has a direct correlation to GDP. On the 32nd birthday of the world wide web, its founder calls for improvements to safe access
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March 09, 2021
09
Mar'21
UK's Starling Bank reaches unicorn status
UK app-based bank Starling reaches unicorn status following its latest round of funding
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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 24, 2021
24
Feb'21
Is Clubhouse safe, and should CISOs stop its use?
With more concerns being raised over the privacy and security of social media app Clubhouse, we consider whether security teams should consider restricting or stopping employees from using it
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February 24, 2021
24
Feb'21
Internet companies should provide real-time data on disinformation, Lords told
Fact-checking experts tell House of Lords inquiry that upcoming Online Safety Bill should force internet companies to provide real-time information on suspected disinformation, and warn against over-reliance on AI-powered algorithms to moderate ...
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February 15, 2021
15
Feb'21
Digital investments will add £232bn to UK economy by 2040
The UK economy could grow by £232bn over the next two decades if investments in digital technologies continue
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January 29, 2021
29
Jan'21
Revealed: Brits who fuelled ‘vicious’ conspiracy theory by Trump supporters
Trump supporters have apologised and paid millions in damages to the family of murdered Democratic Party staffer Seth Rich for promoting false allegations that Rich – not Russian agents – stole emails from the Democratic National Committee
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January 28, 2021
28
Jan'21
JP Morgan Chase hires for UK digital bank launch
US banking giant hires in the UK in preparation for digital consumer bank launch
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January 25, 2021
25
Jan'21
Executive interview: Antony Roberts, Audi
The head of digital at Audi UK discusses how the luxury car company has revamped its online presence as it shifts gear to drive online sales
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January 22, 2021
22
Jan'21
Google threatens to cut off Australia
Google’s threat to end its Australian Search operation comes in the face of new legislation that would force it to pay media publishers for news content
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January 08, 2021
08
Jan'21
Competition and Markets Authority battles with cookies and privacy
CMA is looking at proposed privacy changes to Google’s Chrome browser that could be seen as anti-competitive
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December 29, 2020
29
Dec'20
Top 10 financial services stories of 2020
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 financial services IT stories of 2020
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December 03, 2020
03
Dec'20
Allied Irish Bank prioritises digital services as it cuts workforce
Bank is cutting its operating costs by 10% with job cuts and facility closures, but will continue to invest heavily in technology
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November 27, 2020
27
Nov'20
Spending Review commits £32m to Gov.uk Accounts
Government Digital Service’s Gov.uk Accounts project will allow people to sign into government services online and get a personalised experience tailored to their needs
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November 23, 2020
23
Nov'20
Amazon Swedish language site will expand reach of local retailers
Amazon launches Swedish language website and promises to make more products available in the Nordic region
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September 24, 2020
24
Sep'20
Third-party code bug left Instagram users at risk of account takeover
A critical vulnerability in Instagram’s image processing could have allowed attackers to take over not just their victim’s account, but their entire device
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September 23, 2020
23
Sep'20
Video gamers barraged with cyber attacks
From credential stuffing to SQL injection and DDoS, video game producers and players are seeing massive volumes of cyber attacks
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September 22, 2020
22
Sep'20
CIO interview: Mark Holt, CTO, Trainline
The coronavirus pandemic has reduced train travel significantly, but for the rail ticketing app it’s been an opportunity to focus on using innovative technologies to help support passengers in new ways
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September 08, 2020
08
Sep'20
Nordic banks invest and innovate to keep digital rivals at bay
Large traditional banks are accelerating their digital transformations as the regional fintech sector makes its presence felt
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August 06, 2020
06
Aug'20
GCHQ seeks researchers to tackle deep fakes and misinformation
A GCHQ research fellowship based at its Manchester office will explore various national security priorities such as deep fakes, fake news and the impact of AI
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July 20, 2020
20
Jul'20
Businesses underestimate negative impact of bot traffic
Research from Netacea finds that although awareness of malicious bot activity is high, many are underestimating its true impact
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July 16, 2020
16
Jul'20
Public sector not considering the elderly in development of digital services
A study by software firm Civica found public sector leaders have admitted to not targeting digital services at those over 70, despite many people this age claiming to use digital technology
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July 16, 2020
16
Jul'20
Room for improvement in Dutch digital skills
The Netherlands has good telecommunications and IT networks that can be used safely and reliably, but there is room for improvement in digital skills among the Dutch
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July 10, 2020
10
Jul'20
Facebook iOS SDK flaw linked to onset of Spotify app outage blighting Apple device users
Apple device users are reporting usability issues with the Spotify app, which coincides with the onset of a partial outage affecting the Facebook iOS SDK
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July 10, 2020
10
Jul'20
Universal Credit still struggles with digital issues, says NAO
The cost of rolling out Universal Credit continues to rise, while only 20% of new claimants attempt to verify their identity online and digital skills remain an issue, according to the National Audit Office
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June 25, 2020
25
Jun'20
Peer-to-peer lender Zopa gets full banking licence
Peer-to-peer lending pioneer works towards creating the ‘Netflix of banking’
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June 10, 2020
10
Jun'20
Berlin breaks the national mould to become a global hub
German capital is attracting tech startups from across the world as it cements its position as a leading European hub
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June 09, 2020
09
Jun'20
Netherlands digital sector yearns for government recognition
The sector building and supporting the Netherlands’ digital infrastructure wants to be valued as highly as Schiphol airport and the port of Rotterdam are for the Dutch economy
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June 05, 2020
05
Jun'20
Coronavirus: Digital bank Monzo cuts 120 staff
Digital challenger Monzo has announced 120 job cuts as it navigates the current economic slowdown
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June 05, 2020
05
Jun'20
London Tech Week to go ahead through Zoom
London Tech week will go ahead next week, with the tech industry attending through Zoom
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May 14, 2020
14
May'20
Coronavirus: Asos launches See My Fit to replace model photoshoots
Online fashion brand’s augmented reality technology enables customers to see how an outfit might look on them
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May 12, 2020
12
May'20
MPs take part in first live test of remote voting during Covid-19 debate
MPs will use phones and computers to vote from their homes in a House of Commons debate today in the biggest change in parliamentary procedure for 150 years
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May 12, 2020
12
May'20
Opportunity in times of crisis for Nordic tech startups
Nordic tech startups face some major challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic, but this could be the making of some of them
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May 07, 2020
07
May'20
Finland’s postal service targets new revenue streams through digitisation
Posti plans to use the new SisuID digital authentication method to accelerate business growth and opportunities
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May 06, 2020
06
May'20
Cash use to go below 5% of total spending in Middle East
Banks expect a rapid reduction of the use of cash in the region
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May 04, 2020
04
May'20
Nordic real estate sector becoming increasingly digital
The Nordic real estate and construction industry is modernising through digital technology, with an injection of urgency amid global pandemic
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April 27, 2020
27
Apr'20
UK tech companies launch online safety body
Online Safety Tech Industry Association unites 14 technology companies to drive conversation and policy around online safeguarding
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April 24, 2020
24
Apr'20
Coronavirus: UK schools will get tech support from Google and Microsoft
Government hires tech giants to provide remote working resources to children while schools are closed
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April 22, 2020
22
Apr'20
Coronavirus: Swedish college implements digital plans early
Work done by a Swedish medical school over the past few years to prepare digital education options is paying off as lockdown forces it to close physical classrooms
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April 16, 2020
16
Apr'20
Coronavirus: Nordic digital educators collaborate with authorities amid pandemic
Nordic education technology startups are supporting education establishments in offering continued education during the Covid-19 crisis
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April 15, 2020
15
Apr'20
Coronavirus: Lloyds Bank to give thousands of tablet devices to over-70s
Banking group is giving away tablets and basic digital training to help vulnerable customers stay connected during the UK’s Covid-19 lockdown
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April 09, 2020
09
Apr'20
Coronavirus: Bradford University graduates rework NHS portals
Media design & technology graduates from university’s Working Academy are helping the NHS in Bradford manage patients and clinicians
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April 01, 2020
01
Apr'20
Coronavirus: Use of fintech apps in Europe accelerates
Fintech apps are being increasingly used by consumers as restrictions on their movements are put in place
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March 26, 2020
26
Mar'20
Nordic fintechs urge financial literacy to be taken seriously before it’s too late
Fintechs in the Nordic region hope to prevent more adults getting into financial difficulty through apps that educate people about managing their finances at an early age