October 2013
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October 31, 2013
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Halloween Special Open source government: smelt in England
Slag is what's cast off when you smelt metal. Excrement is what an intestine chucks out after it has sucked the life out of some juicy morsel. The Government Digital Service is a zinc-alloy ... Continue Reading
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October 31, 2013
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The many shapes of smartphones - the reason businesses should redesign their mobile web platforms?
Could variation in the screen size of tablet devices be making it difficult for brands to design web experiences for smart phones? Netbiscuits, a mobile web experience software solutions provider, ... Continue Reading
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October 31, 2013
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Companies are not taking advantage of data analytics, research says
Research by Bersin by Deloitte shows that 86% of businesses have yet to progress beyond using their HR data to generate basic reports Continue Reading
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October 31, 2013
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Lloyds Banking Group appoints David Oldfield as new group CIO
Lloyds Banking Group has appointed a new CIO to replace the departing Darryl West Continue Reading
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October 31, 2013
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Bringing the Backbone Up To Speed
• LTE services are being launched globally, but take-up is still only around 5%• Backbone technology needs a rethink along coherent network and SDN lines Continue Reading
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October 31, 2013
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Threat info sharing tough, says RSA conference committee
There is no quick fix to enabling cyber threat information sharing, says the European RSA Conference Programme Committee Continue Reading
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October 31, 2013
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BDUK seeks new CEO
The top job within the division with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport charged with rolling out broadband across the UK is up for grabs Continue Reading
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October 31, 2013
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The risky politics of open government
"Open" is the newly favoured word at the heart of government, and one that intrinsically connects politics and technology. Prime minister David Cameron once promised us "the most open and ... Continue Reading
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October 31, 2013
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Public sector IT outsourcing is big enough for ISG now
The public sector is spending more and more on IT services as it tries to cut costs. This is changing how suppliers operate.I spoke to John Keppel, president Northern Europe at ISG, this week. The ... Continue Reading
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October 31, 2013
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ISG to publish report on global public sector IT outsourcing
IT outsourcing market intelligence company ISG will soon release its first ever global public sector research report, reflecting the growing importance of the sector to the global outsourcing industry Continue Reading
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October 31, 2013
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UK cities fail to offer superfast broadband
Not one of the UK’s 50 major cities has yet to reach average download speeds of 24Mbps – the government’s definition of superfast broadband Continue Reading
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October 31, 2013
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Will Wossy work his magic with Microsoft?
Jonathan Ross and Jane Goldman at the BAFTA's (Photo credit: damo1977)The gaming industry is burgeoning, with new consoles hitting the shelves and the Christmas rush set to line the pockets of ... Continue Reading
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October 31, 2013
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Scottish cyber anarchy and independence could trigger US invasion
News that the latest person to be accused of hacking systems belonging to various US government agencies has Scottish roots has sent shockwaves down the UK spine as the nation famous for whiskey ... Continue Reading
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October 31, 2013
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Companies need to think about user experience as HR technology takes off
Companies are replacing 10-year old, on-premise HR systems, with cloud based alternatives, says consultant Jason Averbrook, Continue Reading
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October 31, 2013
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Government calls for more data scientists in the UK
The government is calling on industry and academia to help produce more data scientists in the UK Continue Reading
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October 31, 2013
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BT Sport hits telecoms giant’s profits
The UK telecoms firm reports a fall in profits as it continues to invest into its new television services Continue Reading
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October 31, 2013
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Olympic cyber security down to design and testing, says BT
Cyber security at the London 2012 Olympic Games was based on principles of security by design and extensive testing, says BT Continue Reading
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October 31, 2013
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Explosive IT outsourcing figures mask industry realignment
The latest figures on global IT outsourcing sales from ISG reflect a realignment in IT services as they are bought in different ways Continue Reading
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October 31, 2013
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Adobe admits hack hit 10 times more users than expected
Adobe has revealed that a recent cyber attack compromised more than ten times the number of accounts initially reported Continue Reading
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October 31, 2013
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UKtech50 2013 - Vote for the most influential person in UK IT
Who do you think is the most influential person in UK IT? Cast your vote for the UKtech50 list by choosing from our judges' shortlist of 50 leaders Continue Reading