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Security Think Tank: Creating a DevSecOps-friendly cyber strategy
When slowing down is not an option, you need to find a security strategy that is DevSecOps friendly, says Airbus Protect’s Olivier Allaire Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: The many dimensions of DevSecOps
It is imperative to make our colleagues and customers know that when we talk DevSecOps, we are facing a multiphase challenge that starts at the very beginning of DevOps, and one that never ends Continue Reading
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Data-driven government needs practical steps
We should build data platforms for government with the same techniques used in creating anything digital, argues Jim Stamp, head of data at Made Tech Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Shift left, shift right. What about shift everywhere?
The concepts of shift left and shift right are highly effective in securing the development process, but for those who want to take things that step further there is shift everywhere Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Effective DevSecOps requires collaboration
Application security and effective DevSecOps can only be achieved through collaboration with the business – the ultimate goal is to make it safer to do business, which requires considering integrated risk management and identity and access ... Continue Reading
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ODI: Smart data promise could founder against paywalls
The Open Data Institute’s Mahlet Zimeta examines the government’s smart data plan, which could boost competition and empower the public, but needs to be set up to allow rapid creation of new markets without barriers Continue Reading
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The evolution of threat modelling as a DevSecOps practice
Threat modelling is becoming ever more integrated into software architecture design. Here, Stephen de Vries of IriusRisk looks at the evolution of the process Continue Reading
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Why the world needs tech standards for UN Sustainable Development Goals
Chaesub Lee from the ITU argues that the world needs technology standards to address the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals Continue Reading
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Governance and progression of AI in the UK
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are essential to growth in the global digital economy, and the UK has ambitions to lead the way Continue Reading
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Data leaders need to overcome their fears and unlock their creativity
Author and data management consultant Caroline Carruthers argues that data leaders need to tap into their creativity to make their analytical work pay off Continue Reading
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Government wrong to pass the buck on computer evidence reform
IT expert James Christie tells Computer Weekly why he is disappointed that the government has no plans to change the rules on the use of computer evidence in court Continue Reading
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Move with the times – in defence of WhatsApp in government
Former minister and current member of the House of Lords argues that the UK government needs to move with the times and embrace new communications tools such as WhatsApp Continue Reading
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Naivety of computer evidence leaves door ajar for more miscarriages of justice
Barrister Paul Marshall explains why the government’s lack of action on reforming the legal rules around computer evidence, which presume it is correct, mean the Post Office Horizon scandal could be the tip of a miscarriages of justice iceberg Continue Reading
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Harnessing the promise of data from space services for a better Earth
Mark Chang, an aerospace, defence and security expert at PA Consulting, looks at the actions that organisations need to take to harness the potential of space services data Continue Reading
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Succession in the world of ERP
Succession planning is not a simple business, especially in the age of the Great Resignation Continue Reading
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How cryptocurrency is bringing humanitarian value to Ukraine
Web3 technology has great significance as a form of charitable giving, and in providing permanent records for the government Continue Reading
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How to leverage the artificial intelligence solar system
With great excitement around artificial intelligence, organisations should be aware that for successful implementation, AI must be approached specifically and strategically, as part of the technology universe Continue Reading
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Totting up a decade of ones and zeros at the ODI
As the Open Data Institute turns 10, managing director Louise Burke reflects on its first decade and what comes next Continue Reading
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Why it makes sense to use best-of-breed SaaS to power a business strategy
A hybrid multicloud model is playing an ever greater role as the IT platform of choice in driving a business-first strategy Continue Reading
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Gartner: Six key executive-CIO conversations to help AI succeed
The promise of artificial intelligence often fails to materialise in businesses, so how do you maximise your chance to succeed? Continue Reading
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Building distributed systems requires effective developer teams
Technologies edge computing and containerisation call for teams capable of building distributed systems Continue Reading
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Why CIOs must prioritise system integration in 2022
System integration is a core part of operating enterprise systems. How can it be simplified? Continue Reading
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How data sharing and collaboration can solve great challenges
Daniel Hirst and Arjan Dhaliwal from Ordnance Survey argue for the value of data sharing, collaboration and data skills enhancement to address social, ecological economic problems Continue Reading
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Why diversity in AI remains a challenge and how to fix it
With artificial intelligence set for a global economic explosion, its development must put diversity at its core to avoid discriminating systems Continue Reading
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ERP: Join the dots faster with ready-made ecosystems
Pre-integrated IT has a long and honourable history, and it has a role to play in the mesh that makes up cloud-native enterprise systems Continue Reading
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ERP and the cloud
Work to your agenda – not someone else’s Continue Reading
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Cloud enterprise applications need great developer tools too
Developer and quality assurance tools play an important role in safeguarding cloud enterprise applications from disruption Continue Reading
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Five tips to help you deploy a successful AI initiative
Former H&M head of AI, Errol Koolmeister, discusses an approach to delivering successful artificial intelligence projects Continue Reading
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Subpostmasters won their David and Goliath battle, but initial goal still not reached
Despite exposing the Post Office Horizon scandal, Alan Bates, the former subpostmaster who drove the campaign for the truth, says the goal of repaying people what they lost has not yet been achieved Continue Reading
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Server virtualisation is far from dead
Server virtualisation must be looked upon with an expanded and fresh perspective amid the growing adoption of containers and Kubernetes. Here are seven server virtualisation trends to watch Continue Reading
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The complementary strengths of AI and human intelligence
Kathy Peach, director at Nesta’s Centre for Collective Intelligence Design, describes projects the organisation supports that explore the interaction between artificial and human intelligence Continue Reading
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Gartner: How to overcome a lack of cloud skills in your organisation
IT chiefs are struggling to tackle cloud skills shortages across their organisations. Here are five key steps to overcome this challenge Continue Reading
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Why culture is critical for data integration
For data integration to succeed, the business needs to foster a culture of data sharing and collaboration Continue Reading
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Data integration remains essential for AI and machine learning
As our artificial intelligence algorithms continue to struggle with metacognition and causal inference, it is essential that we feed them the right data Continue Reading
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How digital-twin technology could revolutionise the healthcare industry
Digital-twin technology is not new, but in many industries it is still regarded as novel and is often misunderstood Continue Reading
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A trial relying on computer evidence should start with a trial of the computer evidence
Learning from the Post Office Horizon scandal - the most widespread miscarriage of justice in recent British legal history Continue Reading
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The power of AI can be unleashed with a focus on ethics
An EY survey reveals the public’s concerns around the growing use of artificial intelligence – but also the opportunities for organisations that take the right ethical approach Continue Reading
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Ready for Oracle E-Business Release 12.2 by new year 2022?
Date for the end of Premier Support for Release 12.1 of Oracle E-Business Suite is 31 December 2021 Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: In the cloud, anti-human approaches set us up to fail
Security learning is a career-long process, so as 2021 draws to a close, participants in the Computer Weekly Security Think Tank sum up the most important cyber lessons they’ve taken away from the past 12 months Continue Reading
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Harness data to make better business conversations
Productive business conversations require a data culture underpinned by data literacy and balanced by humanistic values Continue Reading
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The value of open source in Europe
Open source offers immense benefits across the private and public sector and enables organisations to tap into world-class expertise Continue Reading
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Lessons from Lisbon: Reflections on a week at Web Summit
Russ Shaw, founder and CEO of Tech London Advocates and Global Tech Advocates, assesses the key takeaways of Web Summit 2021 Continue Reading
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How software development will change in 2022
Businesses need a pipeline of software-enabled functionality that has to be delivered quickly and reliably without overworking software teams Continue Reading
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Flexible working hours the key for increased productivity
With flexible working shifting from being a privilege to a necessity, company leaders must ensure their workers have a high-quality network service, efficient resources, hardware and cloud services, says Whit Andrews, distinguished research ... Continue Reading
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Watching me, watching you – challenging the rise of digital surveillance at work
Unprecedented levels of digital monitoring at work is embedding a culture of surveillance, despite workers’ opposition to the practices, says Prospect Union Continue Reading
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Building better data foundations to make the most of AI
The UK government's national artificial intelligence strategy relies on businesses putting in place the foundations for better use of data – EY research highlights the challenges ahead Continue Reading
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How to prevent developer burnout
The pandemic has led to more pressure on software developers, many of whom have reported increased levels of stress and anxiety Continue Reading
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Open source for good
Imagine volunteering to build a home for a struggling family and the entire community shows up to help – that is what open source is all about Continue Reading
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Five tips to bridge application management service gaps
The watermelon effect is defined in the ITIL 4 Foundation guide as a breakage between the SLA client wants and what the service provider delivers Continue Reading
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UK AI strategy focused on economic growth, resilience and ethics
Chris Eastham of law firm Fieldfisher looks at the government’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, and the merits of the 10-year plan and its approach Continue Reading
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Using geospatial data to unlock innovation in the property sector
Louise Weale from Ordnance Survey argues that geospatial data is key to unlocking business innovation in the property sector Continue Reading
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Basel III: How fintech can provide allocated gold for banks
Banking rules that were over 10 years in the making as a response to the financial crisis have finally come into effect, marking a seismic shift for European banks and their dealings with gold – potentially completely altering the landscape of ... Continue Reading
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Can a web app ever be truly secure?
Despite the wealth of vulnerability detection tools and practices, there remains a vast array of web application security breaches Continue Reading
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Why identity is the central problem for the future of the internet
As debate rages over who has the right to control user identities online, is the concept of decentralised identity about to have its day? Continue Reading
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Why a data-driven world should consider an oath of ethics
The Hippocratic Oath is perhaps the most widely known of Greek medical texts – and such an oath is needed in data science Continue Reading
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Can we rely on AI?
As artificial intelligence comes increasingly to bear on human lives, how ought we to address social and ethical concerns? Is a tighter symbiosis between human systems and AI systems the way forward? Continue Reading
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Why new EU rules around artificial intelligence are vital to the development of the sector
Shawn Tan, CEO of global AI ecosystem builder Skymind, explains why the European Union’s new rules on artificial intelligence are a good thing Continue Reading
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Transparency is essential as we enter the era of ‘government by algorithm’
The public sector is increasingly allowing algorithms to make vital decisions that affect people’s lives – but how do we know those algorithms work or what they do? Continue Reading
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Why the Post Office Horizon scandal kept me awake at night
Reverend Richard Coles tells Computer Weekly why there needs to be a statutory public inquiry into the Post Office Horizon scandal Continue Reading
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How to tackle intellectual property crime
Crimes against intellectual property are big business for organised crime groups, commercial competitors and foreign states alike. In the first of a series of legal columns, David Cowan offers a practical approach Continue Reading
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Python @ 30: Praising the versatility of Python
Python recently celebrated its 30th birthday, and pioneers of the language have been reflecting on its significance as an open source project Continue Reading
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Post Office’s full and final settlement with Horizon scandal victims in plain English
The legal settlement with subpostmaster victims of the Horizon scandal that the government and the Post Office say is “full and final” is anything but Continue Reading
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Employees must be given the right to disconnect
As enterprises increasingly turn to workplace monitoring technologies and more of the workforce moves to remote or hybrid working, unions are campaigning for workers’ ‘right to disconnect’ and not engage in digitally enabled work after hours Continue Reading
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Moving from VMs to a container-based enterprise architecture
As organisations move to a cloud-native architecture, they will need to consider what to do with their existing virtual server estate Continue Reading
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Why the London Data Charter could be a foundation stone in the city’s recovery
London First’s director of connectivity and competitiveness, David Lutton, explains why data is at the core of the capital’s recovery plan Continue Reading
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Data-driven innovation needs trustworthy governance
The pandemic has given us a glimpse of what data-driven technology can do for society – and we cannot go back to the status quo Continue Reading
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Containers: Learning from the pioneers
Containerisation represents the next evolution of IT architectures, but although they will play a significant role, they are not suitable for every scenario Continue Reading
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On digital identity, the government gets it wrong again
The latest government proposals to regulate the digital identity sector continue to misunderstand how such a market works – a more API-based approach is needed to deliver the clear benefits of online ID Continue Reading
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Healthcare digitisation at point financial services was in 1990s
For all the talk about digitised healthcare, the sector is only where banking was in the 1990s. How can it catch up? Can the Covid-19 pandemic crisis be a catalyst? Continue Reading
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Why Brexit will make software licence transfers and database copyright harder for UK firms
Brexit will make it more difficult for UK companies to sell unused software licences and to enforce their database rights in Europe. Firms will face a legislative disadvantage over AI-generated databases Continue Reading
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Let’s build on the innovation shown by UK tech during pandemic
The UK’s technology sector has innovated and shown leadership through the Covid-19 crisis, particularly with developments in AI. It is now time to maintain and build on that progress, so the UK remains a global force in tech innovation Continue Reading
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Smarter use of AI means business process optimisation, not simply automation
To get the most from artificial intelligence and automation, IT leaders need to focus on where the technology adds real-world business value, not the trendy tech Continue Reading
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The five tenets of quality ITAM
At the end of last year we looked at some of ITAM’s failings. This time we explore how to improve ITAM Continue Reading
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The tech sector cannot build back better from the kitchen table
While technology has supported the lockdown economy by allowing millions to work from home, the in-person collaboration and shared experience on which the tech sector thrives will need to return soon Continue Reading
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HANA or ‘na’?
With alternatives abundant, many organisations are holding off on enterprise software upgrades Continue Reading
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What is wrong with ITAM?
IT asset management should be an important pillar in an organisation's digital transformation journey, but it doesn't seem to be working Continue Reading
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Driving innovation in government
An insider's perspective on the organisation, culture and methods used to drive innovation in the Department for Work and Pensions Continue Reading
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Defining a cloud journey to deliver business outcomes
Here are six steps to ensuring a journey to cloud is focused on delivering business outcomes Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Integration between SIEM/SOAR is critical
SIEM and SOAR share much in common but there are key differences between the two that may influence the best fit for your organisation. What should security pros consider when making a choice? Continue Reading
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How AI can remove bias from decision-making
Much is said about the risks of embedding human bias into artificial intelligence and algorithms, but one economist's theories suggest that AI could actually deliver the opposite Continue Reading
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SMEs poised to reap tech and agility advantage in wake of Covid-19
The UK’s small and medium-sized businesses have, in some respects, reacted more nimbly to Covid-19 than larger organisations. As a result, they have put themselves in a better position to take advantage of growth opportunities Continue Reading
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Five myths of DevOps in the enterprise
While we might all be familiar with the term, what has become abundantly clear is that what we call ‘DevOps’ can vary greatly Continue Reading
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Why automation isn’t always an improvement
Automation can help organisations run more efficiently, but only if the most inefficient steps in a business process are fixed first Continue Reading
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Love (and impact sourcing) in the time of Covid
Amanda Lewis, a lawyer specialising in IT outsourcing, describes the diversity and inclusion work of Digital Divide Data Continue Reading
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Using AI to automate business processes and create revenue streams
We look at how a utility company in Australia is using artificial intelligence to automate at scale, improve the planet and reshape the Australian energy market Continue Reading
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Five steps to build an artificial intelligence strategy
Artificial intelligence is the next frontier for IT in businesses, helping to increase competitive advantage. A truly successful AI strategy needs careful planning Continue Reading
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From compliance to open banking to embedded finance – all thanks to APIs
The road to embedded finance, banking and insurance with APIs is full of promise – and banks should take it for a journey to a better world of finance Continue Reading
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What will it take for humanity to fully understand tech?
The failure of the coronavirus contact-tracing system, due to limits set by an old Excel format, demonstrates a failure of technology to cope with human reliance Continue Reading
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Excel is the hammer for too many businesses’ nails
Excel is a fine piece of software, but as Public Health England found out, its ubiquity and ease of use does not make it the ideal tool for every job that involves data Continue Reading
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Three steps to harden supply chains
The coronavirus has shone a spotlight on the fragility of modern supply chains and the risk of having a single point of failure Continue Reading
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How AXA Investment Managers supports user experience through the ‘confinement’
The head of AXA IM’s proximity services discusses the importance of creating a digital experience during the lockdown in France Continue Reading
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The new age of supply chains post-Covid
Supply chain managers have been predicting the future for years. Now manufacturers are relying on insights to inform their decision-making Continue Reading
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Digital leaders and the widening divide
This year’s Harvey Nash/KPMG CIO Survey shows a widening of the digital business divide, with companies that have already adopted digital technologies more likely to accelerate those investments than those still in the planning stage Continue Reading
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Data institutions play critical role in solving global social problems
Nigel Shadbolt, co-founder of the Open Data Institute, argues that a new breed of data institutions have a key role to play in unlocking the social and economic value of data Continue Reading
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Exploring the future of modern software development
What tools, programming languages and architectures, defines modern software development Continue Reading
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Don’t believe the hype: AI is no silver bullet
We want to believe AI will revolutionise cyber security, and we’re not necessarily wrong, but it’s time for a reality check Continue Reading
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How to acquire and keep your IT skills up to date
Little, often and varied study is the key to keeping your IT skills up to date in an industry that is constantly changing Continue Reading
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How Schrems II will impact data sharing between the UK and the US
At the end of this year, the UK will no longer be subject to the EU’s treaties, opening the way for it and the US to finalise a new trade relationship. Could the UK leave EU data protection standards behind? Continue Reading
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Making Tax Digital will boost business resilience in case of future Covid crises
HMRC is expanding the digitisation of income and corporation tax in a move that will benefit businesses, the self-employed and the economy, writes the government's financial secretary to the Treasury Continue Reading
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Opening up new AI applications
Opening up and demystifying artificial intelligence and machine learning is the best way to overcome perceptions that AI is a threat to people’s jobs Continue Reading