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Information technology (IT) in the Middle East

Facebook’s privacy game – how Zuckerberg backtracked on promises to protect personal data

Facebook promised its users privacy then quietly abandoned its promises in pursuit of profits. Now it faces antitrust regulation Continue Reading
GDPR: An overview of the latest data protection legislation

The forthcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will have wide-ranging implications for every organisation that processes personal data. This comprehensive overview tells you what you need to know Continue Reading
How Turkish mobile operators are helping the vast Syrian refugee population to help themselves

Turkish mobile network operators are designing services that will help Syrian refugees make their lives in the country Continue Reading
Gitex 2017: How can blockchain make you a happier person?

An initiative underway at Avaya hopes to use blockchain networks to help make the citizens of Dubai happy Continue Reading
CW@50: A history of IT outsourcing

Computer Weekly looks at where and when IT outsourcing was invented and considers the changes the sector has gone through since Continue Reading

A tale of two Israeli technology incubators

Computer Weekly looks at two very different technology incubators in Israel Continue Reading
European omni-channels: Hype or reality?

Organisations in Europe are adapting to demands for omni-channel services from consumers across the continent Continue Reading
Europe fires starting gun for dash to GDPR compliance

A last dash for compliance with the general data protection regulation (GDPR) has begun across Europe and, despite the two-year warning, some organisations will fall short and for UK firms Brexit is no excuse Continue Reading