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IT Priorities 2019: Security tops agenda for network buyers again
The ability to gain visibility into what is happening on enterprise networks has once again topped the agenda for network managers and buyers, according to the latest Computer Weekly/TechTarget IT Priorities survey
Government not doing enough to address mobile not-spots
The National Infrastructure Commission has criticised the government for a lack of progress in addressing mobile network not-spots, particularly along key road and rail links
Nato supports collaboration on cyber security
Nato supports collaboration and cooperation on cyber security as an organisation founded on the principle of collective defence, says representative
US may cut off countries that use Huawei in 5G networks
US secretary of state Mike Pompeo has said America may scale back or cut military and diplomatic ties with countries that use Huawei equipment in national 5G networks
The 50 most influential women in UK IT 2018
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Facebook planned to spy on Android phone users
Facebook planned to use its Android app to track the location of its customers and to allow advertisers to send political advertising and invites to dating sites to 'single' people, confidential documents show.
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BlackBerry acquires Cylance to cement security capability
BlackBerry moves forward with its plans to establish itself as an enterprise security firm, focusing on internet-connected endpoints
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Thales to sell nCipher to Entrust Datacard
Thales eSecurity has announced that it is to sell HSM specialist nCipher, the UK-based encryption firm it acquired in 2008, after spinning it out as a separate business
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Startup’s data tools available to police via Azure cloud
Tools will help police analyse case data, link disparate sources of information and develop new lines of inquiry from a single workstation
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Businesses urged to prepare for extortion campaigns
C-level executives, lawyers and doctors are the top extortion targets of cyber criminals, a report by researchers tracking thousands of sextortion attempts reveals
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Redis Labs swaps out open source to protect against public clouds
While Redis remain open source, higher value modules are now covered by a commercial agreement which limits commercialisation of Redis-based products
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Backup product approaches vary as they take aim at the cloud
Use of the public cloud for backup data is something all the backup software suppliers provide, but implementations range from simple S3 connections to expansive software offerings
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Cloud-era backup appliances aim at hybrid content platform
While traditional backup apps evolve to meet the cloud via S3 and Azure, a new breed of backup appliances aims to build a single environment across cloud and on-premise
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Collaborative security approaches underpin container success
Containers are helping organisations to accelerate age-old software development approaches, but success is underpinned by a constant and team-wide attention to security
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E-Handbook | February 2019
AI in the UK: The only way is ethics
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CW Nordics: Sweden to test e-krona and plans cashless society
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Jargon Buster Guide to Container Security
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When is it best to stick with paper?
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Blogs
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Google opens developer space in Singapore- Eyes on APAC
Inspired by the cafes in Silicon Valley that developers hang out at to meet fellow coders and potential employers, Google has opened a similar space at its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore ... Continue Reading
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Nearly a third of UK tech startups are setting up presence in mainland Europe because of Brexit- Fintech makes the world go around
A third of UK startups are readying themselves for Brexit by setting up operations on mainland Europe Continue Reading
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Connectivity at the heart of app ‘experiences’- CW Developer Network
Experience is everything, or so we’re told -- this is the age of the experience economy and millennials and Gen-Z’ers will (allegedly) now even turn down (or leave jobs) if they’re not ‘getting the ... Continue Reading
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Astrophysics and music production skills give Bud a different approach: Fintech interview part 16- Fintech makes the world go around
Fintech Bud is using a diverse range of skills to help banks like HSBC understand and create customer services based on open banking rules Continue Reading
Opinion
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Why rugged mobile devices can be a digital transformation issue
Highly durable mobile devices should not be only considered for especially challenging work environments - there are considerations for many businesses
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The winter of AI discontent – thoughts on trends in tech ethics
All organisations need to consider the ethics of their technology use, especially as artificial intelligence tools become more mainstream
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Breaking the chains: How FUD is holding the cyber sector hostage
The cyber security industry must move past fear tactics and get back to the basics of good cyber security practice
Videos
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Delivering Diversity in Technology: What does inclusion mean to you?
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Delivering Diversity in Technology: startup panel
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Delivering Diversity in Technology: Emily Forbes, Seenit
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Delivering Diversity in Technology: Jess Wade, Imperial College
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Amali de Alwis, most influential woman in UK IT 2018 - winner’s speech
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CW500 interview: Boris Spremo discusses blockchain
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