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2016 Stories
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December 30, 2016
30Dec2016
Blog Post
Just Eat showcases innovative “food tech” - the future of online delivery
Online food delivery service Just Eat has a number of ideas for how food tech will influence the future of online food delivery, including technologies such as augmented reality (AR) artificial ... Continue Reading
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December 30, 2016
30Dec2016
News
The CW500 Club in 2016
Computer Weekly's CW500 Club attracts the top IT leaders in the UK to talk to their peers. We present coverage of all the 2016 CW500 events, including articles and video interviews. Continue Reading
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December 30, 2016
30Dec2016
News
Top 10 virtualisation and storage stories of 2016
Flash storage has held onto the headlines in 2016, but hyper-converged infrastructure, containerisation, software-defined storage and VMware’s plans for the hybrid cloud are rising themes Continue Reading
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December 30, 2016
30Dec2016
News
Top 10 financial services stories of 2016
Here are 10 of the most popular fintech articles on Computer Weekly in 2016 Continue Reading
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December 30, 2016
30Dec2016
News
Top 10 NHS IT stories of 2016
This year, NHS England pulled the plug on Care.data and Wachter’s review found that paperless NHS is likely to miss its 2020 target. We take a look back at Computer Weekly's most read NHS IT stories from 2016 Continue Reading
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December 29, 2016
29Dec2016
News
Top 10 desktop, tablet, smartphone and mobile device stories of 2016
2016 was the year Microsoft pushed out a major Windows update, Linux celebrated its 25th anniversary and female personae took over AI Continue Reading
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December 23, 2016
23Dec2016
News
CIO interview: MoD’s DII replacement will feed government as a platform
Mike Stone, who will soon be leaving his position of CIO at the Ministry of Defence (MoD), explains how the MoD’s DII replacement will feed into government as a platform Continue Reading
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December 23, 2016
23Dec2016
News
Top 10 networking stories of 2016
A look back at Computer Weekly’s most-read networking stories of 2016 Continue Reading
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December 22, 2016
22Dec2016
News
Auticon: the IT consultancy that employs only autistic IT professionals
IT consultancy Auticon explains why and how it employs only autistic consultants and why diversity is beneficial for businesses Continue Reading
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December 22, 2016
22Dec2016
News
Almost 90% of customers say social media availability affects brand loyalty
Customers expect to be able to contact brands via social media, with nine out of 10 claiming availability of a brand through their preferred social channel has an impact on their retailer loyalty Continue Reading
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December 21, 2016
21Dec2016
News
How Shazam handles its data reserves
Chris Kammermann, senior infrastructure engineer at Shazam, explains how adopting the Splunk platform has helped the firm deal with legacy systems and data analysis Continue Reading
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December 21, 2016
21Dec2016
News
European court delivers blow to Snoopers’ Charter
Parts of the controversial Investigatory Powers Act relating to the bulk collection of communications data have been ruled unlawful by the European Court of Justice Continue Reading
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December 21, 2016
21Dec2016
News
Top 10 IT security stories of 2016
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 IT security stories of 2016: Continue Reading
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December 20, 2016
20Dec2016
News
Digital Realty sets sights on loosening Equinix’s grip on global colocation market
Digital Realty's managing director for Europe, Middle East and Africa sets out how the business is drawing on its recent datacentre acquisitions to take Equinix on in 2017 Continue Reading
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December 20, 2016
20Dec2016
E-Zine
Data danger: Cyber threats lurk inside every company
In this week’s issue, we investigate the hidden threats lurking in every company and discuss what options CIOs and heads of security have to limit damage. We also look at how CIOs can fund digital initiatives when costs are under pressure, and how ... Continue Reading
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December 20, 2016
20Dec2016
News
Top 10 cyber crime stories of 2016
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 cyber crime stories of 2016: Continue Reading
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December 19, 2016
19Dec2016
News
HMRC slammed over tax probe into Newcastle datacentre campus investors
HM Revenue and Customs said it is committed to clamping down on abuses of the UK tax system, following criticism of its decision to recoup tax relief payments to datacentre investors Continue Reading
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December 16, 2016
16Dec2016
News
Amadeus turns to NoSQL to answer complex travel questions
Travel software and services company Amadeus has employed a NoSQL database technology to help travellers find answers to complex travel queries Continue Reading
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December 16, 2016
16Dec2016
Photo Story
December 12, 1968 - Tape manufacture
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December 16, 2016
16Dec2016
Photo Story
December 14, 1967 - Pioneering NRL looks to future
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December 16, 2016
16Dec2016
Photo Story
December 14, 1972 - Clarkson turns to real time booking
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December 16, 2016
16Dec2016
Photo Story
December 7, 1972 - Optimising the transport fleet
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December 16, 2016
16Dec2016
Photo Story
December 19, 1975 - Observatory aims for the stars with Cosmos
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December 16, 2016
16Dec2016
Photo Story
December 11, 1969 - Keeping Ahead
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December 16, 2016
16Dec2016
Photo Story
December 18, 1975 - A practical and informative history
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December 16, 2016
16Dec2016
Photo Story
CW@50: News in December
A selection of significant articles from the Computer Weekly archives published in the month of December over the last few decades Continue Reading
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December 16, 2016
16Dec2016
Photo Story
CW@50 - What was happening in December
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December 16, 2016
16Dec2016
Photo Story
December 7, 1972 - Centre aims to cope with future needs
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December 15, 2016
15Dec2016
News
Industry backs call for government action on 5G
The mobile industry has rallied around this week’s National Infrastructure Commission report on 5G and telecoms Continue Reading
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December 15, 2016
15Dec2016
News
Typo allowed Russian hackers to access US Democratic Party emails
Typographical mistake in an email warning of a phishing attack on the US Democrats led to thousands of private emails being accessed and published by Russian-backed hackers Continue Reading
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December 15, 2016
15Dec2016
E-Zine
European law enforcement seeking smart ways to fight cyber crime
Cyber criminals are always likely to be better resourced than law enforcement. Now, national and regional police forces in Europe are switching tactics to even the odds. Under-resourced law enforcement needs a smarter approach as cyber crime becomes... Continue Reading
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December 14, 2016
14Dec2016
News
Swedish Cider company upgrades to cloud ERP to keep up with growth
Apple-based product manufacturer moves to an industry-specific ERP system in the cloud Continue Reading
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December 13, 2016
13Dec2016
News
Metro Bank moves IT infrastructure to cloud
Metro Bank moves its IT infrastructure to a private Rackspace cloud platform, which will allow it to keep up with the latest technologies and reduce costs Continue Reading
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December 13, 2016
13Dec2016
News
GP tests out connected stethoscope, cleared for NHS use
A digitally connected stethoscope from a Silicon Valley startup is now available in the UK and promises to change patient-doctor interaction Continue Reading
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December 13, 2016
13Dec2016
In Depth
NVMe over fabrics vs Fibre Channel, Ethernet, Infiniband
NVMe over fabrics takes the built-for-flash advantages of the PCIe-based protocol, and allows NVMe to be sent via Fibre Channel, Ethernet and Infiniband networks Continue Reading
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December 13, 2016
13Dec2016
E-Zine
UKtech50 – the most influential people in UK IT 2016
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we reveal the seventh annual UKtech50 – our list of the 50 most influential people in UK IT. And we talk to this year’s winner, ARM CEO Simon Segars, about the prospects for the UK tech sector after the uncertainty ... Continue Reading
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December 12, 2016
12Dec2016
In Depth
Disaster recovery testing: technology systems to test DR
In this concluding part of a two-part series, Computer Weekly looks at ways of testing disaster recovery plans, with methods including array-based replication and hypervisor-based approaches Continue Reading
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December 09, 2016
09Dec2016
News
Government Transformation Strategy to 'fundamentally' change the way departments operate
A background document seen by Computer Weekly outlines details of the forthcoming Government Transformation Strategy Continue Reading
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December 09, 2016
09Dec2016
News
IT Priorities 2017: Nordic organisations to spend more on cloud services
The adoption of cloud computing in its many guises will be a top priority in the Nordic region in 2017 Continue Reading
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December 08, 2016
08Dec2016
News
PowerShell security threats greater than ever, researchers warn
Administrators should upgrade to the latest version of Microsoft PowerShell and enable extended logging and monitoring capabilities in the light of a surge in related security threats, warn researchers Continue Reading
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December 08, 2016
08Dec2016
News
More than 2,000 TalkTalk routers hijacked by Mirai botnet variant
Security researchers are urging ISPs to issue emergency patches for Marai botnet infections after 2,374 TalkTalk routers were linked in a regional botnet Continue Reading
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December 07, 2016
07Dec2016
News
The United Arab Emirates enterprise IT trends for 2017
The UAE is already a leader in areas such as smart city developments, and 2017 looks set to see organisations in the country increase its adoption of other transformational IT Continue Reading
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December 07, 2016
07Dec2016
News
UKtech50 2016 - The most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly has announced the seventh annual UKtech50 – our definitive list of the movers and shakers in the UK IT sector Continue Reading
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December 07, 2016
07Dec2016
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3.Sarah Wilkinson, chief digital, data and technology officer, Home Office
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December 07, 2016
07Dec2016
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6. Mayank Prakash, Chief digital and information officer, DWP
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December 07, 2016
07Dec2016
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13. Mike Stone, CIO, Ministry of Defence
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December 07, 2016
07Dec2016
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17. Maggie Philbin, CEO, TeenTech
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December 07, 2016
07Dec2016
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18. Matthew Postgate, Chief Technology & Product Officer, BBC
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December 07, 2016
07Dec2016
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5. Gavin Patterson, CEO, BT
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December 07, 2016
07Dec2016
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21. Phil Smith, Cisco UK chairman; chair of Innovate UK; chair of Tech Partnership
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December 07, 2016
07Dec2016
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7. Eileen Burbidge, Government special envoy fintech; Tech City chair; VC, Passion Capital
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December 07, 2016
07Dec2016
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10. Jane Moran, CIO, Unilever
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December 07, 2016
07Dec2016
Photo Story
UKtech50 2016 - The most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly has announced the seventh annual UKtech50, our definitive list of the movers and shakers in UK IT – the CIOs, industry executives, public servants and business leaders driving the role of technology in the UK economy Continue Reading
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December 07, 2016
07Dec2016
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23. Joanna Shields, Minister for internet safety and security
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December 07, 2016
07Dec2016
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15. Matt Hancock, Minister of State for Culture and the Digital Economy
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December 07, 2016
07Dec2016
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16. Nicola Mendelsohn, Managing director, Facebook Europe
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December 07, 2016
07Dec2016
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11. Beverley Bryant, Director of digital transformation, NHS Digital
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December 07, 2016
07Dec2016
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9. Gerard Grech, CEO, TechCity UK
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December 07, 2016
07Dec2016
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14. Andy Williams, CEO, NHS Digital
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December 07, 2016
07Dec2016
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24. Brent Hoberman, Entrepreneur; chair of Founders Factory & Founders Forum
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December 07, 2016
07Dec2016
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2. Jacqueline de Rojas, president, TechUK; executive vice-president, Sage
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December 07, 2016
07Dec2016
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20. Jeremy Vincent, CIO, Network Rail
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December 07, 2016
07Dec2016
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1. Simon Segars, CEO, ARM Holdings
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December 07, 2016
07Dec2016
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22. Ian Levy, Technical director, National Cyber Security Centre
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December 07, 2016
07Dec2016
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12. Kevin Cunnington, Director General, Government Digital Service
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December 07, 2016
07Dec2016
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19. John Manzoni, CEO, HM Civil Service; Permanent secretary, Cabinet Office
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December 07, 2016
07Dec2016
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8. Ciaran Martin, CEO, National Cyber Security Centre
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December 07, 2016
07Dec2016
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4. Liam Maxwell, UK national technology adviser
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December 07, 2016
07Dec2016
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25. Sharon White, CEO, Ofcom
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December 07, 2016
07Dec2016
News
UKtech50 interview: ARM Holdings CEO Simon Segars
The UKtech50 most influential person in UK IT 2016, ARM Holdings CEO Simon Segars, shares his thoughts on the consequences of Brexit, access to skills and the importance of security in a world full of connected devices Continue Reading
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December 07, 2016
07Dec2016
News
Tape backup: Often old and confused, but quite cheap
Survey results show those with tape are likely to have old tapes, multiple formats, including defunct ones, and no way of knowing what is on them. But tape is still quite cheap for most Continue Reading
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December 07, 2016
07Dec2016
Opinion
Security Think Tank: Communication is key to cyber security in digital era
How can information security professionals help organisations to understand the cyber risks across increasingly digital businesses? Continue Reading
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December 07, 2016
07Dec2016
News
40 firms to trial IBM Watson cognitive computing for cyber security
Forty companies sign up to apply IBM’s Watson cognitive computing systems to cyber security, but threat intelligence experts caution against total reliance on such systems Continue Reading
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December 06, 2016
06Dec2016
News
Internet of things gains momentum in Southeast Asia
IoT has been much hyped in Southeast Asia, and organisations in the region are testing the technology's potential Continue Reading
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December 06, 2016
06Dec2016
News
Ofcom reveals duct and pole sharing proposals for fibre broadband
Regulator has made a number of suggestions to make it easier for broadband providers to get access to BT Openreach’s ducts and poles Continue Reading
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December 06, 2016
06Dec2016
News
UK falls below global cyber security confidence
Global confidence in ability to accurately assess cyber risk has fallen in the past year, but the UK has fallen below the global average Continue Reading
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December 06, 2016
06Dec2016
News
London Stock Exchange opens tech services centre in Sri Lanka
The London Stock Exchange increases its technology support services operation in Sri Lanka Continue Reading
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December 05, 2016
05Dec2016
E-Zine
Rolling out full-fibre broadband
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as Ofcom moves to force a split between BT and its Openreach subsidiary, we examine whether the telecoms regulator’s action will improve the roll-out of full-fibre broadband. Our buyer’s guide looks at trends in ... Continue Reading
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December 05, 2016
05Dec2016
In Depth
End user devices require careful orchestration
Options for access to IT have soared since the desktop PC’s heyday, and organisations must conduct a balancing act Continue Reading
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December 05, 2016
05Dec2016
News
Top 10 ANZ enterprise IT stories of 2016
Here is a rundown of Computer Weekly’s most popular ANZ enterprise IT articles for 2016 Continue Reading
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December 02, 2016
02Dec2016
News
Academics link payment card vulnerability to Tesco Bank cyber heist
UK academics uncover a vulnerability in online payment systems, which they say could have been used in the Tesco Bank cyber heist Continue Reading
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December 01, 2016
01Dec2016
In Depth
Storage briefing: NVMe vs SATA and SAS
NVMe brings blistering performance gains over existing HDD-era disk protocols, and is a straight swap-in for PCIe server-side flash with array and hyper-converged products on the way Continue Reading
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December 01, 2016
01Dec2016
News
EC proposes simpler VAT rules to help e-commerce businesses
European Commission sets out proposals for simplified tax rules to “unlock e-commerce and make it easier for online businesses” Continue Reading
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December 01, 2016
01Dec2016
E-Zine
CW ASEAN: Building a digital future
In this month's CW ASEAN, read how Singapore is investing in technologies and skills to become a leader in the digital age. We analyze how the government has reorganized two departments to help digital technology prosper and hear from those in the ... Continue Reading
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December 01, 2016
01Dec2016
E-Zine
CW ANZ: Virtually effortless storage
In this month's CW ANZ, we look at how although Australia was an early adopter of server virtualisation – with 85-90% of Australian servers already virtualised, compared with about 75% globally – Gartner predicts more virtualisation to come. This is... Continue Reading
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December 01, 2016
01Dec2016
News
US and UK government expand surveillance powers
The US has introduced wide new hacking powers for federal agents a day after the UK's Investigatory Powers Act firmed up bulk surveillance powers for intelligence and polices services Continue Reading
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December 01, 2016
01Dec2016
News
Mozilla and Tor issue patches for Firefox flaw exposing Tor users
Users of Tor anonymous browsing urged to update to the latest versions of relevant software to block an exploit that collects IP and MAC addresses to identify users Continue Reading
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December 01, 2016
01Dec2016
News
AWS CEO hails "changing of the guard" in enterprise IT on the back of cloud growth
AWS CEO Andy Jassy hits out at “old guard” enterprise IT suppliers, while talking up his company’s ability to out-sell and out-innovate them Continue Reading
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November 30, 2016
30Nov2016
News
Nearly a quarter of board-level execs struggle to see value of tech
While many executives are on board with digital transformation, research shows some aren’t sure why organisations find digital technology important Continue Reading
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November 30, 2016
30Nov2016
News
Mastercard uses artificial intelligence for transaction approval
Mastercard is using artificial intelligence to reduce the number of transactions that are wrongly declined, while maintaining security Continue Reading
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November 30, 2016
30Nov2016
In Depth
Disaster recovery testing: A vital part of the DR plan
Disaster recovery provision is worthless unless you test out your plans. In this two-part series, Computer Weekly looks at disaster recovery testing in virtualised datacentres Continue Reading
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November 30, 2016
30Nov2016
News
BP to go all-in on public cloud to cut datacentre upkeep costs
Oil giant BP uses first day of AWS Re:Invent to outline how it is cushioning itself against falling oil prices by using cloud to cut costs Continue Reading
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November 29, 2016
29Nov2016
News
BT and Openreach to split: but what will change as a result?
The telecoms industry has welcomed Ofcom’s decision to legally split BT and Openreach, but what, if anything, will actually change? Continue Reading
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November 29, 2016
29Nov2016
News
CIO interview: Neil Moore, head of ICT, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service
Hampshire Fire and Rescue’s CIO talks about collaborating, moving to the cloud and getting staff on board with digital transformation Continue Reading
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November 29, 2016
29Nov2016
News
Group litigation against Post Office in Horizon system dispute prepares for next stage
Postmasters’ legal case against the Post Office claims that computer system is to blame for losses, not false accounting or theft Continue Reading
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November 29, 2016
29Nov2016
News
How a London club enhanced its facilities with wireless charging
The Clubhouse, a London-based business club and meeting space, introduces wireless charging technology from startup Chargifi at its St James’ location as it bids to attract new clients Continue Reading
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November 29, 2016
29Nov2016
News
Ofcom to legally separate BT and Openreach
Telecoms regulator Ofcom is to push ahead with plans to require the legal separation of BT and Openreach Continue Reading
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November 29, 2016
29Nov2016
E-Zine
Machine learning keeps customers happy at Ocado
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how data scientists at online grocer Ocado are using machine learning technology to deliver better customer service and improve warehouse efficiency. Manufacturing giant GE is making a play to become a top... Continue Reading
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November 28, 2016
28Nov2016
News
IBM blamed for Australian census website crash
Computer giant reportedly pays $30m to Australian government as reports are released from two inquiries into DDoS attacks on census website Continue Reading
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November 28, 2016
28Nov2016
News
Singapore Power deploys IoT platform
Singapore Power is moving to a more advanced digital platform that will enable it to develop IoT-based services Continue Reading