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Government pledges full-fibre broadband for all by 2033
In a speech to the CBI, chancellor Philip Hammond pledges to build a nationwide FTTP network by 2033
Blockchain tourism being replaced by its application to business
Deloitte reveals the next 12 months could see businesses move from exploring blockchain to applying it to business challenges
Facebook is ready for GDPR, says Zuckerberg
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg has claimed the social network is ready for GDPR, but failed to give any answers to the most probing questions posed by European MEPs
CIO interview: Cathal Corcoran, Gatwick Airport
Computer Weekly speaks to Gatwick Airport’s CIO about a major network upgrade, which will support future expansion and boost its IT services
2018 UK IT Priorities survey results
IT organisations in the UK and across Europe are starting to accelerate the move to the cloud. Read more about the key areas in which senior IT managers are planning to invest in over the next 12 months.
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How AWS keeps its rivals at bay
A relentless focus on building for customers and inking partnerships with enterprise software bigwigs while lowering prices has given AWS a leg-up over rivals in the ANZ market
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UK calls for new data-sharing model with EU
The UK has proposed a new data-sharing model to ensure ongoing data protection collaboration and free flow of data between the EU and the UK post-Brexit
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Compliance in the cloud: Avoiding the cloud compliance trap
When you hand over data to a cloud provider, you don’t hand over responsibility for legal and regulatory compliance. Beware of falling into a cloud compliance trap
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Unified comms bugbears may be easily solved with AI
The concept of unified communications is now so wide-ranging that it is ripe for disruption – or improvement – by artificial intelligence, argues analyst Zeus Kerravala
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Mobile fraud up 680% since 2015, RSA reports
Fake profiles and throw-away devices are transforming social media into a cyber criminal marketplace, a fraud report reveals
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Marks and Spencer speeds up transformation plans
Retailer announces plans to accelerate its business transformation and close 100 stores by 2022 after continued shifts in consumer behaviour
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Application and device security under the spotlight
The security of internet-connected devices and associated applications has become a significant concern, prompting suggestions legislation may be required, while the UK government’s recent Secure by Design review suggests several solutions, ...
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Amazon, Toys R Us and a tale of two technology approaches
Many factors contributed to the collapse of Toys R Us, but did a partnership with Amazon at the turn of the millennium play a part in its eventual demise?
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Digital identity: Is the puzzle about to be solved?
Solving the digital identity problem is key to the future of the digital economy as a whole – but how close are we? Computer Weekly looks at what is happening with Gov.uk Verify, private sector involvement, and lessons the UK could learn from other ...
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E-Handbook | May 2018
Advanced analytics meld with machine learning to press more value from big data
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E-Handbook | May 2018
Maximising return on digital investments
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E-Handbook | May 2018
The difficulties of defending against web tracking
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E-Handbook | May 2018
Guiding performance optimisation: 10 inspirational quotes
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E-Zine | May 2018
GDPR is here – are you ready?
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Blogs
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Okta CEO: identity is the challenge of our time- CW Developer Network
Enterprise identity firm Okta used its Oktane 2018 conference and exhibition to release a number of new products and explain what it means by the term 'contextual' access management in relation to ... Continue Reading
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Okta: what is 'contextual' access management?- CW Developer Network
Okta's technology is used by developers to put a pre-architected layer of authentication into software applications used on traditional desktop, web or mobile environments. As a result of the above ... Continue Reading
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After us the drought of democracy?- When IT Meets Politics
The BBC cover of a report from the Environment Agency warning of serious water shortages by 2050 while sufficient to supply 20 million consumers is being wasted prompted an attack of déjà vu. ... Continue Reading
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The sky is the limit for UK tech – as long as we embrace diversity- WITsend
In this contributed blog post, Russ Shaw, founder of Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates explains that the UK's tech ecosystem has the potential to be the best in the world, as long ... Continue Reading
Opinion
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Ethics and tech – a double-edged sword
Just because a business activity is legal doesn’t mean it will be acceptable to customers, as the ethical debates in tech are proving
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Taking the quantum leap: What is quantum technology for business?
Quantum computers are many years away, but the first applications of quantum technology will arrive in only one or two years – so businesses need to be ready
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Beware of the digital bandwagon
The rush to become ‘digital by default’ could drive costs up and have a damaging effect on understanding customer demand, writes John Seddon
Videos
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CW500 video: Sarah Burnett, Everest Group discusses AI
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CW500 video: Claire Calmejane, Lloyds Group on AI in business
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Video: Lauri Love – why we need volunteers to fight malware
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UKtech50 2017: Creating an innovation culture
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UKtech50 2017: Recruiting the right talent for your organisation
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Christine Ashton, SAP: Learning IT leadership skills from the supplier side
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