February 2014
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Businesses, education and training providers need to work together
Any initiative to encourage young people to embrace technology is a good thing, and the fact that coding will become part of the national curriculum in September is a welcome move, but we simply ... Continue Reading
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February 17, 2014
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Why is the mouse cursor icon angled?
The XEROX PARC had a relatively low resolution screen and it was found that an angled mouse cursor was easier to distinguish on the screen Continue Reading
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February 17, 2014
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Latvia’s Lattelecom: 1Gbps will be standard by 2018
Latvian telecoms firm will make 1Gbps its standard connection to homes by 2018, with the internet of things and customer demand necessitating the rise Continue Reading
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February 17, 2014
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Security Think Tank: Choose public or private cloud with a clear head
Hybrid cloud environments provide the most flexibility, but how can businesses decide when public or private cloud is more appropriate? Continue Reading
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February 17, 2014
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Medical database could undermine privacy, says NHS risk assessment
NHS England’s own risk analysis says the planned care data system could undermine patient confidentiality Continue Reading
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February 17, 2014
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Arcadia Group signs £50m Oracle software deal
Arcadia Group has signed a £50m deal with Oracle to better understand the group’s growing international business Continue Reading
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February 17, 2014
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The dangers of long term IT outsourcing contracts - the BBC way
The BBC is now planning its future after a ten year deal, originally with Siemens Business Services (SBS), comes to an end next year. Back in 2004 the BBC signed a massive IT outsourcing deal with ... Continue Reading
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February 17, 2014
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Swapping notepads for iPads – creating a digital police force
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the new digital strategy at the Metropolitan Police, as the UK’s largest police force puts technology at the heart of crime fighting. IBM is spending $1.2bn developing cloud datacentres – we assess the ... Continue Reading
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February 17, 2014
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Craft Computer Club seeks funding to teach kids to code
The Craft Computer Club, which teaches children computational thinking and coding with scissors, paper and glue, is seeking funding through Kickstarter Continue Reading
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February 17, 2014
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Podcast: Compliance in the legal sector
Compliance and data protection is second nature to legal sector organisations but threats and opportunities exist to secure printing processes and build evidence with big data Continue Reading
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February 17, 2014
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NHS Scotland awards SWAN contract to Capita
Capita wins the £110m contract for the Scottish Wide Area Network project, while BT continues to seek damages for losing out Continue Reading
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February 17, 2014
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Searching for the signal of open standards amid the growing noise of agile
For all its undeniable strengths, the use of agile in government is in danger of becoming a fetish Continue Reading
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February 17, 2014
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SABMiller upgrades IP network
Drinks manufacturer SABMiller has selected T-Systems to supply its global backbone and European network as it integrates its business globally Continue Reading
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February 17, 2014
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Should you allow a bring your own device policy?
Employers are realising there are challenges presented by BYOD which, if not dealt with, could have a serious impact on the business Continue Reading
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February 17, 2014
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UK IT spending will outpace rest of Europe in 2014
Computer Weekly research reveals the IT spending priorities for UK and European organisations in 2014. Continue Reading
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February 17, 2014
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Kickstarter notifies users of data breach after four days
Online crowdfunding website Kickstarter has admitted that attackers have gained access to user data Continue Reading
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February 17, 2014
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Universal Credit: Don’t blame the IT
It is easy to blame the IT when things go wrong, but when people are asked to do impossible things, it is not surprising if they do not deliver Continue Reading
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February 17, 2014
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Google acquires audio ID startup SlickLogin
Google has acquired Israeli startup SlickLogin, which enables online services to authenticate a user with sound waves Continue Reading
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February 17, 2014
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How NSA spying disclosures influence security strategies
How have whistleblower Edward Snowden’s exposés affected the ways organisations deal with internal and external security threats? Continue Reading
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February 17, 2014
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How better CMO/CIO alignment can bridge the print/digital gap
The traditional boundary between chief marketing officers (CMOs) and chief information officers (CIOs) is blurring as marketing and technology increasingly overlap. One area where better alignment ... Continue Reading