December 2018

December 24, 2018 24 Dec'18
Ready, headset, go: Retailers racing ahead with VR for staff training

Has virtual reality found its prime retail user case as a staff training tool? Recent moves from Costa Coffee and Walmart suggest it has Continue Reading
December 24, 2018 24 Dec'18
Thomas Cook & the Internet of Cockroaches

We all know the Internet of Things (IoT) -- it is the now widely accepted industry term used to describe a network of connected 'intelligent' devices that enjoy a degree on on board analytics and a ... Continue Reading
December 24, 2018 24 Dec'18
Top 10 IT security stories of 2018

Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 IT security stories of 2018 Continue Reading

December 24, 2018 24 Dec'18
Top 10 public sector IT stories of 2018

In the year the UK government couldn’t decide if Brexit really meant Brexit, departments continued to struggle with the workload of EU exit technology projects, the chancellor’s budget promised lots of money for tech, and ministers played musical ... Continue Reading
December 24, 2018 24 Dec'18
Top 10 IT careers and skills stories of 2018

As we leave 2018, Computer Weekly takes a glance at how the technology careers and skills sector has developed over the past 12 months Continue Reading
December 24, 2018 24 Dec'18
Top 10 women in tech and diversity in tech stories of 2018

Computer Weekly takes a look at some of the defining moments for women and diversity in the technology industry in 2018 Continue Reading
December 24, 2018 24 Dec'18
Security Think Tank: Let’s hope for treaty on online norms

At the close of 2018, we asked CW Security Think Tank contributors to name one thing predicted for 2018 that did not happen, one thing that was not predicted but did happen, and one thing that should happen in 2019 but probably will not Continue Reading
December 23, 2018 23 Dec'18
'Serious' Twitter flaw allows hackers to post on other people's accounts

A vulnerability in Twitter allows hackers to send tweets, private messages, post images or videos, and turn off security features, says British security researcher Continue Reading
December 21, 2018 21 Dec'18
Government announces new plans to develop cyber talent

The government has announced plans for a Cyber Security Council to form a strategy for developing future cyber talent Continue Reading
December 21, 2018 21 Dec'18
The last mile to the individual customer: Sales and marketing software trends

From this e-guide you will learn about such developments in sales and marketing enterprise software in 2018, with a view to 2019 – from Computer Weekly and from our specialist US TechTarget site SearchCRM. Continue Reading

December 21, 2018 21 Dec'18
Top 10 Australia IT stories of 2018

Australia capped the year with a slew of game-changing technology developments, from a quantum computing breakthrough to using the internet of things to track vehicles at an iron-ore mine. In this review of the top 10 Computer Weekly articles ... Continue Reading
December 21, 2018 21 Dec'18
Top 10 startup stories of 2018

From public sector collaboration to innovating for social good, here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 tech startup stories of 2018 Continue Reading
December 21, 2018 21 Dec'18
Machine learning-based mobile app helps UK haulage firms cut fuel costs

Madrid-based startup Ontruck has developed a new machine learning-driven app that helps UK haulage firms to increase their efficiency by cutting both 'empty miles' and fuel costs Continue Reading
December 21, 2018 21 Dec'18
Using technology to address the demographic time bomb

The big challenge for 2019 is not Brexit. It is the demographic time bomb. Britain can no more leave "Europe" than it makes sense to tie our economy to a protectionist "ever closer Union". I will ... Continue Reading
December 21, 2018 21 Dec'18
Chief medical officer calls for data-driven health strategy

Health chief says data must be used to radically improve the nation’s health by 2040, using equipment such as wearable technologies Continue Reading
December 21, 2018 21 Dec'18
Managing digital change: The CIO challenge for 2019

As technology changes have an increasing impact on organisations, 2019 is the year when CIOs must adapt their teams to better manage digital disruption and business innovation Continue Reading
December 21, 2018 21 Dec'18
Less than a quarter of AI professionals are women

A report from the World Economic Forum has found there is a significant gender gap in artificial intelligence, and global gender parity will take 108 years to achieve Continue Reading
December 21, 2018 21 Dec'18
Top 10 cyber crime stories of 2018

Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 cyber crime stories of 2018 Continue Reading
December 21, 2018 21 Dec'18
Top 10 AI stories of 2018

From smart speakers to deep learning and ethics, 2018 has been the year that AI peaked in terms of hype Continue Reading
December 21, 2018 21 Dec'18
Top 10 developer stories of 2018

Thanks to DevOps, the need for businesses to develop software more quickly and a thriving open source community, 2018 has been a good year for developers Continue Reading

5 blockchain use cases in finance that show value

Blockchain is continuing to grow in the enterprise, with organizations in the finance industry now expanding its use of the ...

What CIOs need to know about hardening IT infrastructure

Infrastructure hardening is an ongoing, proactive way of life for CIOs and their IT teams. Here, we provide guidance to ensure ...

Enterprise architect job still requires IT in critical role

Jeanne Ross offers advice to existing and aspiring enterprise architects and discusses the latest trends as she reflects on 26 ...

SearchSecurity

Explore self-sovereign identity use cases and benefits

The future of digital identity may look a lot like how we identify ourselves in real life. Learn more about self-sovereign ...

How self-sovereign identity principles suit the modern world

There are several core self-sovereign identity principles to consider before the concept can benefit the enterprise. Learn about ...

Oversee apps with these 3 application security testing tools

Unsecured applications can have dire consequences for enterprises. Discover how top app security testing tools on the market ...

SearchNetworking

Teleworkers need enhanced home internet access in the US

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased reliance on home networks and highlighted the need in marginalized communities for dedicated ...

5G network security concerns and how to prepare for them

Enterprises looking forward to deploying 5G must first assess their security concerns upfront and review their policies and ...

Network monitoring market converges with security analytics

As cyber attacks increase and enterprise networks require threat detection and protection, network monitoring and security ...

SearchDataCenter

A look at the main differences of Bourne shell vs. Bash

Shells help admins run commands from the keyboard to the OS. Though Bourne shell and Bash are similar, there are differences in ...

6 tools to know for private cloud monitoring and reporting

Cloud reporting helps admins address capacity issues and reduce outages. Effective tools should include role-based dashboards and...

Set your strategy to get the right liquid-cooled data center

As data center rack densities increase, liquid cooling's benefits are becoming more apparent. Before purchasing, IT teams must ...

SearchDataManagement

Cloudera adds data engineering capability to enable DataOps

Big data vendor Cloudera is looking to help data engineers use its platform with a new service that brings more power and ...

3 growing applications of AI in data management

There are plenty of ways AI can augment data professionals throughout the data pipeline, from sifting through large data sets for...

Key steps in the feature engineering process

Feature engineering is key to machine learning algorithms. Read on to learn how those features are created and chosen to increase...