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Artificial intelligence, automation and robotics
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January 22, 2018
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Jan'18
NHS England wants to use algorithms to handle NHS 111 enquiries
NHS England looks at potential of processing patient enquiries using algorithms as it works on rolling out an online version of NHS 111 by December 2018
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January 22, 2018
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Jan'18
Lancashire Police launches voice-driven Amazon Alexa app
Lancashire Constabulary’s new app gives users hourly news updates and sends pictures of wanted criminals straight to their Amazon Echo devices
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January 22, 2018
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2018 UK software budgets double for AI and blockchain
Artificial intelligence and blockchain initiatives are earmarked for a doubling of investment, finds the Computer Weekly/TechTarget IT Priorities survey for 2018
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January 18, 2018
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Jan'18
451 Research shines light on how enterprise attitudes to digital transformation are evolving
Enterprises are capitalising on their infrastructure upgrades and are increasing their use of cloud to take advantage of emerging technologies and accelerate business change, says 451 Research
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January 18, 2018
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Demand for cloud services drives increase in IT outsourcing
Cloud services spending in Europe, the Middle East and Africa offset a drop in traditional IT outsourcing in 2017
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January 17, 2018
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Jan'18
Australia’s Citic Pacific Mining uses IoT to track vehicles
Perth-based iron-ore mining giant has implemented an analytics and internet of things system from SAP to track its assets and shore up operational efficiency
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January 17, 2018
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Jan'18
Google vows to simplify creation of custom machine learning models for developers
Google’s ongoing push to lower the barriers to machine learning and artificial intelligence adoption for enterprises moves up a gear with custom model creation
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January 17, 2018
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Jan'18
Dream machines: how IT is changing the world of neuroscience
We talk to computer scientist and entrepreneur Jamil El Imad about the cutting-edge intersection of neuroscience and IT
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January 17, 2018
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Jan'18
Davos: Disintegration of the internet could create economic turmoil
Politicians and business leaders will discuss the risks posed by fake news, cyber attacks, and artificial intelligence to jobs, political stability and global security, at the World Economic Forum in Davos
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January 17, 2018
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Jan'18
UBS uses predictive analytics to manage its travel spend
Swiss bank is getting a better insight into its business travel costs through an automated software platform
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January 16, 2018
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Jan'18
Financial savings just the beginning for CIOs who understand code quality
Businesses need to understand the quality of the code in their applications if they are to avoid unnecessary costs and glitches
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January 16, 2018
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Jan'18
Abu Dhabi continues fintech agenda in 2018
Abu Dhabi is open to developing its fintech ecosystem, with the next 12 months expected to see more focus on the sector
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January 16, 2018
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Jan'18
Enterprise software spending set to grow thanks to AI and digital boost
Gartner forecasts businesses will buy more software, with spending shifting to AI and digital initiatives
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January 16, 2018
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Jan'18
Cisco collaborates with startup for AI health and safety trial
Cisco is to work with artificial intelligence startup Cortexica in an Innovate UK-funded project to improve physical safety in the workplace
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January 15, 2018
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Jan'18
IT Priorities 2018: Growing interest in hybrid IT in ASEAN
CIOs and IT professionals in Southeast Asia have earmarked hybrid infrastructure as a top priority in 2018, in spite of waning interest across the wider Asia-Pacific region
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January 15, 2018
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Jan'18
Advanced Asian countries well positioned for Industry 4.0
The industrialised economies of Asia are well-poised to benefit from advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies, but true industrial transformation remains nascent
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January 12, 2018
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Jan'18
Alan Turing Institute to add universities of Birmingham and Exeter to data science network
The Alan Turing Institute has announced the latest two universities to join its data science research network
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January 12, 2018
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Jan'18
Telecoms industry at major tipping point
Communications service providers should gear up for a software-driven operations model and embrace microservices and DevOps to thrive in the digital economy
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January 11, 2018
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Jan'18
Sample datasets key to successful AI at NHS
IT providers will need access to datasets from NHS Digital to create artificial intelligence algorithms, but they should be held accountable for the systems they develop, says report
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January 11, 2018
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Jan'18
CES 2018: Hyundai and Cisco bring SDN to the automobile
Hyundai will debut a new generation of hyperconnected software-defined car in 2019, incorporating a Cisco-designed network platform
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January 10, 2018
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Voice assistance technology gets emotional
Many people who use Alexa get frustrated by her lack of understanding. But by 2022, voice technology will have evolved to understand emotion
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January 10, 2018
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Jan'18
Germany’s Lemoncat disrupts business catering through cloud computing
Startup is shaking up Germany’s business catering sector with a platform that harnesses Amazon and Salesforce clouds
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January 09, 2018
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Jan'18
Spanish authorities ready roads for autonomous vehicles
Spain’s Directorate General of Traffic has selected Mobileye technology to develop vision and data analysis for driver assistance and autonomous vehicles
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January 09, 2018
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Jan'18
CES 2018: Pizza Hut to test autonomous delivery vehicle
At CES 2018, underway in Las Vegas, Pizza Hut and Toyota announce a partnership to develop an autonomous pizza delivery service
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January 09, 2018
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Jan'18
CES 2018: Jaguar Land Rover picks Qualcomm to power in-car connectivity
British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover will incorporate Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 820Am automotive platform to power in-vehicle connectivity
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January 09, 2018
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China to open $2.1bn AI tech park in Beijing
An area in the western part of Chinese capital Beijing has been designated as the launchpad for China to hone its capabilities in artificial intelligence
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January 08, 2018
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IT Priorities 2018: ANZ ups ante on cloud services and software
Organisations in Australia and New Zealand are bullish on IT spending, particularly in cloud infrastructure services, cloud applications and all-flash storage arrays
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January 05, 2018
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London attracted record tech investment in 2017
London-based tech firms received record levels of venture capital funding last year
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January 04, 2018
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Nordic banks face digitisation decisions over PSD2
With the latest version of the EU payment services directive coming into force, traditional Nordic banks can’t afford to slow their digital transformations
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January 02, 2018
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Jan'18
Ransomware to hit cloud computing in 2018, predicts MIT
Ransomware targeting cloud services is one of the six biggest cyber threats likely to face organisations in 2018, according to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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December 29, 2017
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Dec'17
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
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December 25, 2017
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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
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December 20, 2017
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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
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December 20, 2017
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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
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December 19, 2017
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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
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December 18, 2017
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Dec'17
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
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December 14, 2017
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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
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December 13, 2017
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Dec'17
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
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December 11, 2017
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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)
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December 11, 2017
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Dec'17
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
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December 06, 2017
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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
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December 06, 2017
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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
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November 30, 2017
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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
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November 30, 2017
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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
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November 28, 2017
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IoT and artificial intelligence dominate APAC tech landscape in 2017
Businesses across the APAC region have started to dip their toes into AI and the internet of things to improve operations and stay competitive
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November 28, 2017
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Nov'17
Fintech is increasing operational risk to banks
European Banking Association report reveals fear of greater operational risk because of increased take-up of fintech in financial services sector
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November 22, 2017
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DataRobot to boost AI in Singapore with new APAC headquarters
Boston-based supplier of artificial intelligence tools DataRobot is investing around $11m in a regional office and research outfit in Singapore
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November 21, 2017
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Nov'17
CIO interview: Juan Perez, CIO, UPS
UPS CIO Juan Perez talks about the importance of having a “business-intimate” IT department and using technology to develop a “personal touch”
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November 21, 2017
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Nov'17
Reason girls don’t choose Stem 'rooted in society', says Fujitsu executive
Michael Keegan, chairman and head of product business for Fujitsu in EMEIA, claims the issues preventing girls from choosing careers in Stem are embedded in society
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November 20, 2017
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Budget 2017 to promise huge UK technology boost
Wednesday’s Budget will include funding for artificial intelligence, driverless cars, 5G, digital skills and more computer science teachers