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Consumers call out for sponsored mobile phone bills
Almost half of smartphone users would be happy to have commercially-funded mobile phone bills News | 22 May 2013
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Capita upgrades Fire service system
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue has replaced its legacy control room technology with a Capita system, part of a 10-year outsourcing contract News | 22 May 2013
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Contactless payments exceed five million in March
Some 5.3 million contactless transactions totalling over £39m were made in March 2013 using Visa contactless cards Mobile technology | 21 May 2013
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Jolla launches smartphone running on new Sailfish OS
The first handset running the new Sailfish operating system (OS) has been introduced to the market by ex-Nokia employees News | 21 May 2013
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Vodafone sales drop 4.2%
Vodafone sales fall by 4.2% to £44.4bn amid "tough economic conditions" in Europe Financial results | 21 May 2013
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Yahoo revamps Flickr
Yahoo has unveiled a revamp of its Flickr photo sharing platform as CEO Marissa Mayer forges ahead with plans to reinvigorate the company News | 21 May 2013
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BlackBerry Live 2013: ING Direct pilots BB10 devices and BES10 for management
Online bank ING Direct is undergoing a pilot with BlackBerry’s BB10 operating system, involving 300 Z10 and Q10 smartphones case study | 17 May 2013
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BlackBerry Live 2013: Orr claims mid-range Q5 will attract UK corporations
BlackBerry’s Q5 handset will attract corporations rolling out large volumes of handsets, claims UK managing director Rob Orr News | 16 May 2013
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BlackBerry Live 2013: Can BBM threaten OTT services?
As BlackBerry takes its BBM messaging to Android and iOS handsets, can it take on OTT providers such as Skype and WhatsApp? Analysis | 15 May 2013
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BlackBerry Live 2013: Blackberry launches Q5 device
The mobile manufacturer launches a new handset based on the BlackBerry 10 operating system, aimed at emerging markets News | 14 May 2013
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Pearson integrates Google Enterprise and Office 365
Publisher Pearson – which owns the Financial Times – uses cloud-based collaboration using Google and Microsoft products Feature
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CW500: 4G to underpin ubiquitous mobile services
The catalyst for debate at April’s CW500 Club meeting was the arrival of the 4G mobile network in the UK Feature
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Mixed feelings towards Windows 8 in enterprise
Microsoft has missed a trick or two in the heartland of its business but complex mobile working remains an issue for all in the tablet market. Feature
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Mobile device management the Microsoft way
Microsoft is making a pitch for mobile device management, with System Center 2012 and InTune, its cloud management software Feature
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Interview: Ed Vaizey MP – part two: on BT and 4G
In part 2 of our interview with the communications minister, we discuss alleged favouritism for BT and George Osborne’s mixed up spectrum figures Interview
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Interview: Ed Vaizey MP – part one: on broadband policy
In part 1 of our interview with Ed Vaizey, we talk about slow take-up of superfast broadband and controversial funding numbers Interview
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Standards key to realising the benefits of connectivity
A network of smart appliances could revolutionise energy efficiency but suppliers must agree on common specifications. Feature
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CW500: Five technology forces that will change businesses forever
CIOs have a unique opportunity to take the lead in innovation as disruptive technologies overturn traditional business models Feature
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BYOD policy and the data protection products that can help
We look at BYOD data protection in backup apps and specialist products as BYOD policy demands backup and remote wipe capabilities Feature
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GE uses big data to power machine services business
GE, one of the UK's largest manufacturers, is using big data analytics with data generated from machine sensors to predict maintenance needs Feature
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Security Think Tank: Cloud, BYOD and security – lock your doors
With BYOD and the growth of the personal cloud being used at work, what security measures can IT take to ensure security of enterprise data and does MDM really have a role in security? Opinion
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Security Think Tank: Management is key to secure BYOD
With BYOD and the growth of the personal cloud being used at work, what security measures can IT take to ensure security of enterprise data and does MDM really have a role in security? Opinion
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Security Think Tank: BYOD – a challenge and an opportunity
With the growth of BYOD, what security measures can IT take to ensure security of enterprise data – and does MDM have a role? Opinion
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Security Think Tank: BYOD – key tenets and best practices
With BYOD and the growth of the personal cloud being used at work, what security measures can IT take to ensure security of enterprise data and does MDM really have a role in security? Opinion
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The future of application development
As cloud adoption continues to increase , most organisations are making important decisions in executing their cloud strategies Opinion
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Hot hiring areas in the IT jobs market
The overall picture in the jobs market over the past year has been mixed, but demand is extremely strong in some areas Opinion
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Empowering users: It is not all about BYOD
The real benefits of bring your own device (BYOD) only arise when the right culture and mindset are developed Opinion
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Forrester: The secrets of digital disruption
Companies can exploit digital disruption to unleash the next wave of innovation, says Forrester Research Opinion
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Security Zone: A three-dimensional approach to BYOD (part 2)
Employees are the first line of defence and crucial to BYOD success, but process and technology are equally important Opinion
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Mind the digital gap - a strategy for accessibility
There still exists a digital gap and it is vital to understand the ways in which digital exclusion might be remedied in the future Opinion
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CW500: Simon Townsend, AppSense
In this CW500 Club video, Simon Townsend, AppSense, talks to Bryan Glick about the challenges of mobile and the opportunities from 4G. Video
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Video interview: Andy Harter, CEO, RealVNC
In this video, RealVNC CEO Andy Harter speaks to Computer Weekly about the company's remote access software Video
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Mobile World Congress 2013
Computer Weekly headed to Barcelona for Mobile World Congress, the world's largest gathering of mobile-minded folk Photo Story
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Video: Smartphone biometrics
Computer Weekly speaks to three companies using biometrics for healthcare apps Video
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Why the Wellcome Trust is allowing staff to bring their own
In this video interview, Mark Bramwell, CIO of the Wellcome Trust, explains why the charity is allowing its employees to use their own smartphones and laptops at work. Video
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Video interview: William Ruh, head of software at GE
William Ruh, vice president at GE Global Software Center , discusses how sensor networks will create a machines services business at the company. Video
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Extreme teleworking from Everest Base Camp
Technical project manager Astrid Byro is planning to work remotely from 5000m above sea-level in the Himalayas using a Kindle Fire Photo Story
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12 Days of Christmas Computer Weekly Gift Guide
Choose from an array of gadgets reviewed on the Computer Weekly Inspect-a-Gadget blog during the run up to Christmas. Photo Story
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Financial Times and Computer Weekly: The challenge of the iPad
In a series of video debates, Computer Weekly and the Financial Times invite a panel of experts to discuss business and IT issues. Video
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Nitin Bhas on the security risks of mobile devices
Bill Goodwin talks to Nitin Bhas, senior analyst at Juniper Research about the security risks of using smartphones and tablets in the workplace and strategies for mobile security. Video
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IT in Europe
Download an issue of the IT in Europe digital magazine and find out news, features, tips and guides on hot topics in the UK and across the continent. guide
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InfoSec Europe 2012: Conference coverage
Keep up date with all the news from InfoSec Europe 2012, taking place 24-26 April at London’s Earls Court. guide
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Pearson integrates Google Enterprise and Office 365
Publisher Pearson – which owns the Financial Times – uses cloud-based collaboration using Google and Microsoft products Feature
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Consumers call out for sponsored mobile phone bills
Almost half of smartphone users would be happy to have commercially-funded mobile phone bills News
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Capita upgrades Fire service system
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue has replaced its legacy control room technology with a Capita system, part of a 10-year outsourcing contract News
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Contactless payments exceed five million in March
Some 5.3 million contactless transactions totalling over £39m were made in March 2013 using Visa contactless cards Mobile technology
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Jolla launches smartphone running on new Sailfish OS
The first handset running the new Sailfish operating system (OS) has been introduced to the market by ex-Nokia employees News
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Vodafone sales drop 4.2%
Vodafone sales fall by 4.2% to £44.4bn amid "tough economic conditions" in Europe Financial results
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Yahoo revamps Flickr
Yahoo has unveiled a revamp of its Flickr photo sharing platform as CEO Marissa Mayer forges ahead with plans to reinvigorate the company News
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BlackBerry Live 2013: ING Direct pilots BB10 devices and BES10 for management
Online bank ING Direct is undergoing a pilot with BlackBerry’s BB10 operating system, involving 300 Z10 and Q10 smartphones case study
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BlackBerry Live 2013: Orr claims mid-range Q5 will attract UK corporations
BlackBerry’s Q5 handset will attract corporations rolling out large volumes of handsets, claims UK managing director Rob Orr News
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Security Think Tank: Cloud, BYOD and security – lock your doors
With BYOD and the growth of the personal cloud being used at work, what security measures can IT take to ensure security of enterprise data and does MDM really have a role in security? Opinion
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About Mobile apps and software
Mobile apps and app stores have introduced a new way of developing and distributing software that opens up opportunities for corporate IT strategies. IT managers need to understand the relative merits of products such as Android, iOS, WebOS and Blackberry - and in particular the most popular enterprise mobile software, Blackberry Exchange Server (BES). We follow the latest developments in this fast-moving mobile apps and software sector.
