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2017 Stories
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December 29, 2017
29Dec2017
News
Top 10 artificial intelligence stories of 2017
Artificial intelligence is being used more and more across various industries, but there still issues around the technology. Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 AI stories for 2017 Continue Reading
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December 28, 2017
28Dec2017
News
Top 10 CIO interviews of 2017
IT leaders from across the UK and Europe shared their plans, strategies and best practice advice with Computer Weekly Continue Reading
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December 25, 2017
25Dec2017
News
Top 10 Australia IT stories of 2017
Australia capped the year with a slew of game-changing technology initiatives, from bolstering its supercomputing infrastructure and productivity of police officers to outlining an ambitious space programme Continue Reading
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December 22, 2017
22Dec2017
News
Air New Zealand to trial digital translation technology
Airline becomes one of the first companies to try out a business case for Google's real-time translation technology Continue Reading
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December 22, 2017
22Dec2017
News
Canada’s CGI takes top spot in UK government IT contracts for 2017
Analysis of government procurement data shows CGI topped the table for new IT deals, earning more than four times the amount of its nearest rival Continue Reading
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December 21, 2017
21Dec2017
News
Top 10 IT security stories of 2017
Here are Computer Weekly's top 10 IT security stories of 2017 Continue Reading
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December 20, 2017
20Dec2017
News
Yoox Net-A-Porter Group appoints first chief data and analytics officer
Online fashion retailer Yoox Net-A-Porter Group has confirmed the appointment of its chief data and analytics officer, a new role for the firm Continue Reading
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December 20, 2017
20Dec2017
News
Fourth industrial revolution AI scepticism rife at Lords committee
In the final session of its enquiry into artificial intelligence and the UK economy, a House of Lords select committee played host to scepticism about the so-called fourth industrial revolution Continue Reading
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December 20, 2017
20Dec2017
News
Sweden’s Stena Line sets sail for digital transformation
Ferry operator’s CTO tells Computer Weekly how the company can differentiate itself by using digital tools to make its processes more efficient Continue Reading
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December 20, 2017
20Dec2017
E-Zine
CW ASEAN: A taste for mobility
Although enterprise mobility is increasingly strategic and transformative for companies such as Foodpanda Singapore, its adoption is still nascent in Southeast Asia. In this month’s CW ASEAN, we take a look at how organizations in the region are ... Continue Reading
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December 20, 2017
20Dec2017
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CW ANZ: Riding the wave of enterprise mobility
Australia is one of the most advanced markets in the world in adopting mobility initiatives to improve employee productivity, customer service and the bottom line. In this month’s edition of CW ANZ, we take a look at how Australian organisations are... Continue Reading
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December 20, 2017
20Dec2017
News
Top 10 cyber crime stories of 2017
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 cyber crime stories of 2017 Continue Reading
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December 20, 2017
20Dec2017
Opinion
How to boost your personal brand as an IT professional
Seven steps to help you build a personal brand in the workplace, articulate the value you provide and build your professional reputation Continue Reading
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December 20, 2017
20Dec2017
News
UK government blames North Korea for WannaCry cyber attack
The UK and US governments say a North Korean group was responsible for the ransomware attacks that hit the NHS and other organisations globally this year Continue Reading
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December 19, 2017
19Dec2017
Blog Post
Fear not for the future of digital government - the GIFs are taken care of
I was tempted to write this blog post on Computer Weekly's Downtime blog, where we try to look at the lighter side of the world of IT. But I'm not entirely sure this is a joke. While budgetary ... Continue Reading
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December 19, 2017
19Dec2017
News
Top 10 enterprise IT in the Nordics stories in 2017
The Nordic region might be best known in IT circles for its startup communities – but it has much more to offer Continue Reading
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December 19, 2017
19Dec2017
E-Zine
Navigating through digital change
In this week’s Computer Weekly, IT leaders share the lessons learned and discuss best practice in digital transformation. We find out how SAP is addressing customer concerns about its indirect licensing policies. And we assess whether SME IT ... Continue Reading
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December 19, 2017
19Dec2017
News
Australia’s Kogan.com breaks IT silos
E-commerce company used to run separate systems across different business functions, but has implemented an SAP system to streamline operations Continue Reading
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December 18, 2017
18Dec2017
News
Top 10 cloud stories of 2017
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 cloud stories of 2017 Continue Reading
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December 18, 2017
18Dec2017
News
Top 10 storage and backup stories of 2017
In Computer Weekly’s top 10 storage stories of 2017, we tracked key trends such as the continued rise of hyper-converged infrastructure, the emergence of NVMe flash and object storage Continue Reading
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December 18, 2017
18Dec2017
News
How machine learning is applied in industrial IoT
GE Digital calls for the need to build industrial machine learning systems that are cognizant of the effects of a good and bad answer Continue Reading
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December 15, 2017
15Dec2017
Blog Post
On digital identity in the UK - and the likely future for Gov.uk Verify
Did you know the UK government has a minister for identity? It’s Baroness Susan Williams, whose full responsibilities go under the grander title of minister of state for countering extremism. ... Continue Reading
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December 14, 2017
14Dec2017
News
Top cyber security predictions in APAC in 2018
Cyber criminals will ramp up efforts to mine cryptocurrencies, while mobile malware will rear its ugly head across the APAC region in 2018 Continue Reading
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December 14, 2017
14Dec2017
E-Zine
CW Europe: Eurosport pumps up digital technology for cycling fans
Read how Eurosport is using a novel combination of technology and information to develop immersive viewing experiences for sports fans across a range of platforms. Also find out how Russian state bank Vneshekonombank expects to become a vehicle for ... Continue Reading
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December 13, 2017
13Dec2017
News
HP is running its global print supplies production from Singapore
The personal computing and printer giant has opened a facility in Singapore to oversee over 50 print supplies manufacturing lines and test the use of robots, data analytics and 3D printing to improve production efficiency Continue Reading
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December 13, 2017
13Dec2017
In Depth
Storage briefing: The evolution of software-defined storage
The evolution of software-defined storage, from simple software products to those that offer scale-out, hyper-converged, NVMe, public cloud and container functionality Continue Reading
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December 13, 2017
13Dec2017
News
Labour MP Liam Byrne launches ‘People’s Plan for Digital’
Shadow digital minister launches online collaborative project for the public and industry to share and debate ideas on the UK’s digital future Continue Reading
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December 12, 2017
12Dec2017
In Depth
How Southeast Asia is keeping pace with AI
Forward-looking organisations in the region are embracing artificial intelligence, but uneven access to connectivity and a lack of skills and understanding of the technology are holding back wider adoption Continue Reading
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December 12, 2017
12Dec2017
E-Zine
The 50 most influential people in UK IT 2017
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we reveal our annual list of the 50 most influential people in UK IT, and talk to this year’s winner – Mayank Prakash, chief digital and information officer at the Department for Work and Pensions – about the ... Continue Reading
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December 12, 2017
12Dec2017
News
GDS staff survey reveals concerns over leadership and evidence of bullying and harassment
Employee survey at Government Digital Service shows staff enjoy their work but have concerns about senior management – plus complaints over discrimination, bullying and harassment Continue Reading
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December 11, 2017
11Dec2017
News
Innovation key to halt cyber attacks
In the light of the number of cyber breaches taking place, innovative security systems are required, according to the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Continue Reading
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December 11, 2017
11Dec2017
News
CIO interview: Christine Walters, director of informatics, St Helens & Knowsley NHS Trust
St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust’s director of informatics, Christine Walters, talks about running a health informatics service, the importance of understanding how people on the front line work and managing expectations Continue Reading
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December 11, 2017
11Dec2017
News
Workers should embrace robots, not fear them, says Labour deputy
Labour deputy leader to say workers need not fear robots taking their jobs, but welcome the opportunities they will bring Continue Reading
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December 11, 2017
11Dec2017
In Depth
Cloud-to-cloud backup: What it is and why you need it
Applications that run in the cloud are protected, but only so much. For full protection of data generated by cloud-based apps you need cloud-to-cloud backup Continue Reading
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December 11, 2017
11Dec2017
News
Bumps in the road ahead for Nordic cashless societies
Sweden and Norway are global leaders when it comes to reducing the use of cash in the economy – but what about the Nordic region as a whole? Continue Reading
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December 10, 2017
10Dec2017
News
Russian-speaking hackers targeting financial institutions
A Russian-speaking cyber criminal gang is targeting financial institutions in the UK, US and Russia, a Moscow-based security firm reports Continue Reading
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December 10, 2017
10Dec2017
News
Australian genome researchers solving big data problems
Researchers at the Commonwealth Scientific and Research Organisation have developed a cloud-based tool to look for the needle in a haystack in what they have described as the "datafication of everything" Continue Reading
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December 08, 2017
08Dec2017
News
Code First Girls aims to teach 20,000 girls to code by 2020
Social enterprise Code First: Girls has launched a campaign with the aim of teaching 20,000 young women to code by 2020 Continue Reading
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December 08, 2017
08Dec2017
News
Critical border IT systems won’t be ready before Brexit, says PAC report
Of the 85 IT systems at the UK border, 30 will need to be replaced or changed due to Brexit, but critical new or updated border IT systems won’t ready by the time the UK leaves the EU, PAC report finds Continue Reading
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December 08, 2017
08Dec2017
News
Santander UK recruits digital banking expert from Barclays
Santander UK has poached Michael Harte from Barclays to drive digital transformation Continue Reading
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December 08, 2017
08Dec2017
News
Paul Coby to step down as John Lewis CIO
CIO of retailer John Lewis, Paul Coby, has announced he will be stepping down from his role in 2018, after almost seven years Continue Reading
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December 08, 2017
08Dec2017
News
Forging a new identity: IT underpins Openreach’s independence
Openreach chief technology and information officer Mark Lam discusses how IT is helping to forge a new and distinct identity for the network infrastructure business as it leaves the wider BT Group Continue Reading
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December 08, 2017
08Dec2017
News
Hackers steal nearly $80m in bitcoin
Hackers have stolen nearly $80m worth of bitcoin from a bitcoin mining service as the cryptocurrency’s value continues to skyrocket Continue Reading
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December 08, 2017
08Dec2017
Video
UKtech50 2017 video: DWP chief digital and information officer, Mayank Prakash
The winner of UKtech50 2017, Mayank Prakash, heads up digital transformation at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Continue Reading
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December 07, 2017
07Dec2017
News
Hortilux uses Mendix-powered application to digitise greenhouses
Grow light maker shifts from product to digitally enabled service to support greenhouse growers Continue Reading
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December 07, 2017
07Dec2017
News
Tieto wins Stockholm’s multimillion IT outsourcing contract
Swedish capital switches IT services provider after “administrative error” ruled original contractor out of agreement Continue Reading
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December 06, 2017
06Dec2017
News
UKtech50 2017 - The most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly has announced the eighth annual UKtech50 – our definitive list of the movers and shakers in the UK IT sector Continue Reading
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December 06, 2017
06Dec2017
News
UKtech50 interview: DWP chief digital and information officer Mayank Prakash
The UKtech50 most influential person in UK IT 2017, Department for Work and Pensions chief digital and information officer Mayank Prakash, talks about changing ways of working, the importance of culture and the role of new technologies Continue Reading
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December 06, 2017
06Dec2017
Photo Story
UKtech50 2017 – The most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly's annual search for the 50 most influential people in the UK tech scene is complete – meet the top 25 Continue Reading
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December 06, 2017
06Dec2017
Photo Story
5. Matt Hancock, minister of state for digital, DCMS
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December 06, 2017
06Dec2017
Photo Story
20. Theo Blackwell, chief digital officer to the Mayor of London
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December 06, 2017
06Dec2017
Photo Story
10. Gerard Grech, CEO, Tech City
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December 06, 2017
06Dec2017
Photo Story
14. Ciaran Martin, head of the National Cyber Security Centre
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December 06, 2017
06Dec2017
Photo Story
22. Jacqueline de Rojas, TechUK president
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December 06, 2017
06Dec2017
Photo Story
1. Mayank Prakash, chief digital and information officer, DWP
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December 06, 2017
06Dec2017
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19. Eileen Burbidge, government special envoy for fintech; Tech City chair; VC, Passion Capital
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December 06, 2017
06Dec2017
Photo Story
11. Jacky Wright, chief digital and information officer, HMRC
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December 06, 2017
06Dec2017
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13. Didier Lebrat, CTO, Sky
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December 06, 2017
06Dec2017
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3. Gavin Patterson, CEO, BT
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December 06, 2017
06Dec2017
Photo Story
9. Cathal Corcoran, CIO, Gatwick Airport
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December 06, 2017
06Dec2017
Photo Story
25. Robert Elsey, CIO, Bank of England
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December 06, 2017
06Dec2017
Photo Story
7. Sherry Coutu, angel investor; founder of ScaleUp Institute; founder of Founders4Schools
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December 06, 2017
06Dec2017
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15. Elizabeth Denham, UK information commissioner
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December 06, 2017
06Dec2017
Photo Story
21. Jane Moran, CIO, Unilever
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December 06, 2017
06Dec2017
Photo Story
12. Matthew Gould, director general for digital and media policy, DCMS
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December 06, 2017
06Dec2017
Photo Story
2. Sarah Wilkinson, CEO, NHS Digital
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December 06, 2017
06Dec2017
Photo Story
4. Simon Segars, CEO, ARM Holdings
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December 06, 2017
06Dec2017
Photo Story
18. Kevin Cunnington, director general, Government Digital Service
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December 06, 2017
06Dec2017
Photo Story
24. John Manzoni, CEO, HM Civil Service; permanent secretary, Cabinet Office
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December 06, 2017
06Dec2017
Photo Story
8. Christina Scott, CTO, News UK; deputy CTO, News Corp
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December 06, 2017
06Dec2017
Photo Story
16. James Dyson, CEO, Dyson
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December 06, 2017
06Dec2017
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17. Liam Maxwell, UK national technology adviser
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December 06, 2017
06Dec2017
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23. Chi Onwurah, shadow minister for industrial strategy, science & innovation
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December 06, 2017
06Dec2017
Photo Story
6. Demis Hassabis, founder & CEO, DeepMind
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December 06, 2017
06Dec2017
Opinion
How to attract investors for your enterprise software startup
Are you looking to find an investor for your enterprise software company? This expert advice explains what investors will be looking to find in an innovative software business seeking backing Continue Reading
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December 06, 2017
06Dec2017
News
Andromeda mastermind Sergey Jarets jailed, say security researchers
Security researchers say they believe that a hacker arrested by Belarus police is Andromeda botnet mastermind Sergey Jarets Continue Reading
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December 06, 2017
06Dec2017
News
CIO interview: Carlos Abarca, TSB
Carlos Abarca is guiding TSB through its migration from systems hosted by a competitor to a digitally focused in-house core banking platform. Continue Reading
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December 06, 2017
06Dec2017
News
Mayor of London opens Bangalore office to strengthen links with Indian businesses
City of London’s office in India’s tech hub aims to promote Indian investment and IT jobs in UK capital Continue Reading
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December 06, 2017
06Dec2017
News
Chief data officer role is key to business success, says Gartner
There’s a new chief in business, set to take on stewardship of the company’s data assets, research shows Continue Reading
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December 05, 2017
05Dec2017
In Depth
The death of the mainframe is greatly exaggerated, says CA
With mainframe software tools forming a key part of its overall growth strategy, CA Technologies remains proud of its mainframe heritage Continue Reading
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December 05, 2017
05Dec2017
News
US utility provider PG&E on ditching the datacentre and going cloud-first
US-based utility provider Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) discusses how getting out of the datacentre business and into the cloud is helping meet its regulatory, affordability and innovation targets Continue Reading
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December 05, 2017
05Dec2017
News
Bitcoin industry enters top 10 DDoS targets
The bitcoin industry has become one of the top 10 industries most targeted by distributed denial of service attacks, a report has revealed Continue Reading
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December 05, 2017
05Dec2017
News
Researchers warn of new support scam malware
Security researchers have identified a new strain of support scam malware and a way of clearing up infected machines Continue Reading
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December 05, 2017
05Dec2017
News
Vodafone picks Huawei to underpin NFV and SDN roll-out
Mobile operator Vodafone will use Huawei’s FusionSphere Openstack platform to support its NFV and SDN ambitions Continue Reading
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December 05, 2017
05Dec2017
News
Third of Sweden's IT providers could be gone in two years
The IT services sector in Sweden will be decimated as hundreds of local suppliers disappear Continue Reading
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December 05, 2017
05Dec2017
E-Zine
What lessons can be learned from Britain’s smartest city?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we visit Bristol, ranked as the UK’s top smart city, to find out what it’s learned and what’s coming next in the city’s technology plans. Our latest buyer’s guide examines the emerging area of software-defined wide ... Continue Reading
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December 04, 2017
04Dec2017
In Depth
Steal a march on cyber criminals through security by deception
Security by obscurity, although a common and tempting practice, is generally not recommended, but security by deception offers a way for defenders to make it more difficult for attackers to succeed and easier for defenders to catch them Continue Reading
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December 04, 2017
04Dec2017
News
Barclays Bank stops offering Kaspersky software to new users
Bank is no longer offering customers Kaspersky anti-virus software after UK security agency issues warning Continue Reading
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December 04, 2017
04Dec2017
News
Australia-Singapore submarine cable connection cut again
The damage to the SEA-ME-WE3 cable took place more than 1,000 km from Singapore, affecting Australian internet users who can expect increased latency to Asian destinations Continue Reading
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December 01, 2017
01Dec2017
Blog Post
We're living in a global beta test to determine the legal and ethical boundaries of data collection
In the fast-expanding world of ubiquitous personal data, sometimes it feels like we’re living in an enormous global beta test to work out what’s acceptable and what’s not. This week, Google was hit ... Continue Reading
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November 30, 2017
30Nov2017
News
Lauri Love could face jail in detention centre condemned by US judges
Appeal court hears conditions in Metropolitan Detention Centre, where alleged hacker Lauri Love is likely to be sent if extradited to the US, described by US judges as 'unconscionably bad', and that Love would be at 'real risk' Continue Reading
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November 30, 2017
30Nov2017
News
‘Depressing’ lack of diversity in UK IT workforce sees widespread discrimination
The UK IT sector is a difficult place to find a job unless you are a white, able-bodied male under 50, says BCS research Continue Reading
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November 30, 2017
30Nov2017
News
AWS fleshes out cloud database proposition, while taking aim at Oracle
The second-day Re:Invent keynote saw AWS lift the veil on 22 new cloud products and services, and aim a few more jabs at Oracle's database proposition Continue Reading
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November 30, 2017
30Nov2017
News
Google faces £2.7bn claim on behalf of 5.4 million iPhone users
Technology giant is accused of harvesting and selling data from millions of iPhone users from 2011 to 2012 who could each receive compensation of several hundred pounds Continue Reading
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November 30, 2017
30Nov2017
News
Top IT predictions in APAC in 2018
A “mega cloud” that weaves together multiple private and public clouds, along with the use of AI to perform data-driven “thinking tasks”, could emerge next year Continue Reading
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November 29, 2017
29Nov2017
News
Lauri Love would face ‘medieval’ conditions in US prison if extradited over hacking charges
Engineering student Lauri Love should be tried in the UK, court hears, as new evidence is presented on the “medieval” conditions in US jails for people with medical problems Continue Reading
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November 29, 2017
29Nov2017
Blog Post
The impact of IT incidents on your business
A new research report from Quocirca, Damage Control – The impact of critical IT incidents, shows the scale of the challenge faced by organisations as they struggle to address the volume of ... Continue Reading
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November 29, 2017
29Nov2017
News
Datrium’s hybrid Cloud DVX brings off-site mirror of NVMe storage
Cloud DVX operates in Amazon cloud to provide backup and recovery instance off-site, for use as a mirror site for customers of the NVMe-focused storage maker Continue Reading
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November 29, 2017
29Nov2017
News
Consumer identity management a growing trend
Consumer identity and access management is a growing trend, but system choice is still challenging, according to KuppingerCole Continue Reading
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November 29, 2017
29Nov2017
News
Norway merges payment systems to combat global competition
Norwegian banks are merging three payment and identification systems in the face of increased competition from companies in other countries Continue Reading