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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

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We continue to navigate the choppy waters created by the COVID-19 pandemic, but here are eight ways companies can enable digital ...

Launch a zero-trust strategy in six steps. Learn how to form a dedicated team, ask questions about existing security controls and...

Zero-trust security has three main on-ramps -- each with its own technology path. For a clear-cut zero-trust implementation, ...

As the 2020 election approaches, more focus needs to be on overcoming disinformation campaigns that manipulate voters as they ...

An enterprise 5G deployment requires extensive planning. Prepare for advances in wireless technology using this 5G guide that ...

Don't assume all SASE architecture is the same, especially when it comes to scalability. Enterprises should consider distance to ...

Wi-Fi means more than faster speeds. Low-power Wi-Fi will help companies improve the efficiency of their IoT deployments, thanks ...

There is no shortage of software options for change management tools. Operational goals can help IT teams decide if ITAM or CMDB ...

IBM is partnering with a group of historically Black colleges and universities to set up a quantum computing center in hopes of ...

SELinux provides a more secure way to run Linux servers. Key commands for status, file management and troubleshooting can help ...

Enterprises benefit in many ways from AI data privacy tools that reduce the need for manual efforts from data professionals. Read...

Mastercard data exec highlights the foundational role of enterprise data governance during the pandemic era with more people ...

More powerful server hardware is coming to the Exadata database service, bringing increased scalability and throughput for ...