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Tech sector split over Brexit deal
The draft EU Withdrawal Agreement has caused rifts in the tech sector, with some calling for a People’s Vote with the option to remain in the EU, and others wanting MPs to back the agreement, saying it’s better than a no-deal scenario
Why is hiring a government CSO such tricky business?
Security bosses and CIOs weigh in on why they think the government is struggling to recruit a chief security officer
Securing the SD-WAN: The next network challenge
Every time an enterprise weighs up whether or not to try SD-WAN, security is an essential part of the picture
UKtech50 2018: Vote for the most influential person in UK IT
Tell us who you think should be chosen as the most influential person in the UK tech scene for 2018 by submitting your vote now
The future of UK tech: Cloudy with a chance of Artificial Intelligence
The forecast for the future is in and, in typical British fashion, it looks like it's going to be cloudy. Our IT Priorities survey has revealed that organisations are planning on making the most of the cloud in the future. Download our IT Priorities results for more insights into where the IT industry is going.
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Three factors marginalising the CISO role
Chief information security officers are typically marginalised due to three factors, and de-coupling the technical and managerial aspects of the job will enable empowerment, says consultant
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WISE emphasises importance of role models at 2018 awards
Gender balance campaign WISE used its 2018 awards ceremony to highlight the importance of female role models, and called on men to lead the charge for equality
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UK firms in the dark around the impact of cyber attacks
UK firms have a long way to go in building the business resilience required to withstand cyber threats and other major disruptions, a study shows
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Post Office executives cross-examined in Horizon IT system trial
A High Court trial, where subpostmasters are suing the Post Office for damages caused by an allegedly faulty IT system, ended its second week.
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UN is critical of Universal Credit ‘digital by default' service
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights raises significant concerns with Universal Credit, including poor digital literacy among claimants, automation errors and lack of transparency
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EE and Virgin Media fined for breaking consumer protection rules
Ofcom has imposed fines totalling £13.3m on EE and Virgin Media, saying both providers levied excessive charges on customers who ended their contracts early
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It’s complicated: How enterprises are approaching IAM challenges
Identity and access management challenges are evolving with digital transformation. Computer Weekly explores some of the ways organisations are ensuring the right people gain the right access to the right resources
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IT administrator 2.0: Adapting to life in the automation age
As the use of automation becomes increasingly pervasive in enterprise IT environments, systems administrators need to adapt and update their skills to remain relevant
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Where in Britain works best for IT?
Where is the best place to be an IT professional in the UK? Computer Weekly looks at which location comes out on top for tech companies, and it’s not Silicon Roundabout
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E-Handbook | November 2018
Oracle - Autonomous computing that declines a special name
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E-Handbook | November 2018
Infographic: 6 emerging trends in security
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E-Handbook | November 2018
Infographic: 10 Culture hacks for CIOs driving organisational change
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E-Zine | November 2018
CW ASEAN: Blockchain is no ‘magic wand’ for security
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E-Zine | November 2018
CW ANZ: Exploring blockchain
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Blogs
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Sri Lanka software body aims to position country as tech start-up hub- CW Developer Network
The privately run software industry body for Sri Lanka is SLASSCOM. Known in full as Sri Lanka Association of Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM), this organisation is based in the country’s ... Continue Reading
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Raabbit in your headlights- Downtime
Dominic Raab’s resignation from his stint as Brexit secretary will presumably see him evade all accountability for the promises he recently gave the tech industry about the benefits of leaving the ... Continue Reading
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CYBG scraps Virgin Money digital bank project- Fintech makes the world go around
It is not a surprise CYBG is ending Virgin Money's digital bank project following its acquisition of the company because it already has one Continue Reading
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Open source is growing up – and here’s how- Write side up - by Freeform Dynamics
If you’re among those who still think that open source is just for hobbyists and academics, think again. Open source is mature now, both as a concept and as tools for building enterprise IT, and we ... Continue Reading
Opinion
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The journey to turning your organisation into a platform
Compete with digital rivals by becoming a platform organisation – how companies can start navigating the transformation journey
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GCHQ offers help to embryonic Irish cyber security organisation
Ciaran Martin head of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre, part of GCHQ, builds bridges with the Republic of Ireland's intelligence community during an official visit to Dublin
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Dynamic pricing online should not be seen as anti-competitive
Competition authorities are examining online retailers' use of dynamic pricing to see if it's fair to consumers – but the principle of regulating such activity is economically wrong
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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