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CW500 and IT leadership skills
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December 15, 2021
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Dec'21
Pressure on government to pay fair compensation to subpostmasters left out of current schemes
MPs demand that the subpostmasters who defeated the Post Office in court should be properly compensated for their losses and suffering
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December 15, 2021
15
Dec'21
Which? tells banks to stop rushing branch closures
Consumer rights protector says banks should pause branch closures until they can ensure people have access to cash and services
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December 15, 2021
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Dec'21
UK advances research of autonomous robots in lab environments
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has been awarded new funding to develop the equipment alongside industry and academia
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December 14, 2021
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Dec'21
Lords urge regulators to evolve as digital change accelerates
A cooperative approach with common objectives is needed to resolve potential conflicts between bodies in digital regulation as well as better oversight, according to a House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee report
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December 14, 2021
14
Dec'21
Government must go further after agreeing to pay compensation for wrongly convicted subpostmasters
The government has agreed to pay compensation to former subpostmasters wrongly convicted in the Post Office Horizon IT scandal, but continues to refuse to pay a significant group of victims
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December 10, 2021
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Dec'21
Singapore and UK sign digital trade deal
Described as the world’s most comprehensive digital agreement between two countries, the deal supports the UK’s bid to join Trans-Pacific Partnership to build trade connections with 11 Indo-Pacific markets
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December 10, 2021
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Dec'21
UAE joins the race to produce a usable quantum computer
As part of its ongoing effort to keep up with the latest technology, the United Arab Emirates has begun work on the region’s first quantum computer
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December 10, 2021
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Dec'21
PAC scrutinises failure of large government IT modernisation projects
From unskilled senior government officials to over-reliance on outsourcers and contractors, the factors underpinning unsuccessful tech-driven transformation initiatives are investigated in a new report
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December 09, 2021
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Dec'21
CDEI publishes roadmap for UK AI assurance ecosystem
Publication from CDEI sets out the steps required to verify the effectiveness, trustworthiness and compliance of artificial intelligence systems
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December 09, 2021
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Dec'21
Home Office slammed over police IT legacy replacement delays
Modernisation initiative has seen a significant increase in costs and several changes in scope, and measures introduced to address issues seem ineffective, says Public Accounts Committee report
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December 08, 2021
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Dec'21
Most consumers expect banks to cover losses to scams
Consumers expect banks to cover losses to cyber crime, as the number of attacks grows
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December 08, 2021
08
Dec'21
CIO interview: Nicola Wadham, Financial Ombudsman Service
CIO Nicola Wadham brings Computer Weekly up to speed on the Financial Ombudsman Service’s IT challenges and successes
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December 07, 2021
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Dec'21
UK technology issues contributed to Afghanistan withdrawal chaos
Multiple problems including email management, collaboration restrictions and lack of technical expertise may have risked the lives of thousands of Afghans, according to whistleblower Raphael Marshall
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December 07, 2021
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Dec'21
Zopa to focus on banking after closing peer-to-peer lending
Peer-to-peer lending pioneer Zopa to focus on its banking operation after the closure of its original business
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December 07, 2021
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Dec'21
Fintech boss fires 900 staff on one Zoom call
Better.com boss used a Zoom call to tell 900 people they no longer had a job
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December 07, 2021
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Dec'21
Digital measures confirmed under UK procurement overhaul
A new platform and data standard will be introduced as part of a government move to bring simplicity and transparency to contracting
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December 07, 2021
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Dec'21
AI assistant Bürokratt to reduce bureaucracy in Estonian government
Estonia to launch a Siri-like digital assistant that will automate the completion of government service requests
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December 06, 2021
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Dec'21
European finance firms increase open banking spend
Financial services firms are increasing investment in open banking capabilities, with improvements to payment initiation and onboarding capabilities expected
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December 06, 2021
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Dec'21
Winter plan for health and social care gets £250m tech boost
Upgrades in screening to reduce waiting times and remote monitoring are among the initiatives to benefit from the budget allocation
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December 06, 2021
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Dec'21
Cyber attacks and severe space weather among extreme risks faced by UK
An attack on the country’s critical infrastructure and severe space weather events could bring the UK to a halt, says Lords report
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December 03, 2021
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Dec'21
Virgin Money adapts offices to fit flexible and collaborative working
Virgin Money is repurposing its offices to fit a future where staff will work from home and visit offices to collaborate
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December 03, 2021
03
Dec'21
Top 10 CIO interviews of 2021
More UK IT leaders talk to Computer Weekly than any other publication. We review the plans, priorities and challenges that have faced tech chiefs over the past year
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December 03, 2021
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Dec'21
Bank of Ireland fined €24.5m for business continuity failures
Bank of Ireland hit with multi-million euro fine by central bank following an investigation
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December 02, 2021
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Dec'21
UK government publishes tech-enabled adult social care plan
Ten-year plan will see NHSX working on areas such as assistive technologies, and improved connectivity for care homes
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December 02, 2021
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Dec'21
Millions of credit card details for sale on dark web for as little as 75p
The credit card details of millions of people from across the world can be bought by criminals using the dark web for as little as $1
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December 01, 2021
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Dec'21
Wolverhampton to pilot app that rewards healthy behaviours
Tool is aimed at helping local residents eat better and exercise more
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December 01, 2021
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Dec'21
Cloud-based Redwood becomes latest challenger bank to make a profit
Cloud-based business bank becomes the latest of the new wave of challengers to achieve profit
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December 01, 2021
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Dec'21
IT Priorities 2022: IT a focus for business recovery
The pandemic has accelerated IT initiatives – we look at what impact this will have on the CIO agenda for 2022
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November 30, 2021
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Nov'21
UK bank branch cull continues as TSB condemns 70 more
TSB’s branch closure programme gathers pace as dozens more high street premises are shuttered
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November 30, 2021
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Nov'21
Technology horizon-scanning programme launched by UK regulatory bodies
Goal of the initiative is to build knowledge and understanding of emerging tools
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November 30, 2021
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Nov'21
Financial Ombudsman Service takes step towards digital transformation with Workday
Ombudsman uses human resource and financial management software in the cloud
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November 30, 2021
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Nov'21
UK government launches report on digital trade
Report outlines future opportunities and challenges such as the rise of digital protectionism and poor infrastructure
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November 30, 2021
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Nov'21
Accenture to create 3,000 UK tech jobs
Accenture’s recruitment plan in the UK is a response to businesses to the release of pent-up demand for digital transformations
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November 30, 2021
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Nov'21
Computer Weekly Buyer's Guide feature list 2022
Here is our 2022 schedule of up-and-coming in-depth articles that will cover carefully selected topics to help IT leaders select the right technology for their organisation
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November 29, 2021
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Nov'21
UK announces standard for algorithmic transparency
Public sector organisations will pilot artificial intelligence governance framework and evolve it based on feedback
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November 29, 2021
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Nov'21
Second Mizuho executive quits after IT problems
IT failures have forced the CEO of Japanese financial services group to step down
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November 29, 2021
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Nov'21
DWP extends Capita contract for Scottish jobs programme
Scotland’s JETS job-matching scheme, which uses digital tools to support people looking for work, extends contract with Capita
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November 25, 2021
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Nov'21
British Army announces transformation programme
The Future Soldier initiative will see a modernisation supported by use of emerging technologies and bolstered cyber capabilities
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November 24, 2021
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Nov'21
UK government announces NHS digital delivery review
Report from NHS Digital chair Laura Wade-Gery sets out recommendations on how to approach digital transformation in the public health system
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November 23, 2021
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Nov'21
Four-day week introduced for staff at digital bank
UK’s Atom Bank brings in four-day working week for employees with no salary reduction
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November 23, 2021
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Nov'21
CIO interview: Mia Sorgi, director of digital product and experience, PepsiCo Europe
A trial project using gesture-based technology to help customers order in restaurants is just one example of the pioneering digital innovations being explored by food and drinks giant PepsiCo
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November 23, 2021
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Nov'21
NHSX and NHS Digital to merge with NHS England
Overhaul part of recommendations under a digital delivery review led by NHS Digital chair Laura Wade-Gery
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November 23, 2021
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Nov'21
Home secretary urged to respond to concerns over EU travel systems
Priti Patel is challenged over the various issues relating to new border checks affecting UK residents travelling to the European Union, in aspects such as facial recognition and algorithmic profiling
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November 22, 2021
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Nov'21
CIO interview: Karl Hoods, CDIO, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Moving to the cloud, developing staff skills and responding quickly to the pandemic – from a public sector IT leader’s perspective
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November 22, 2021
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Nov'21
DHSC reluctant to confirm details of digital delivery review
Sajid Javid heightens expectations around Wade-Gery review at NHS conference, but health department is unable to say when it might be delivered
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November 22, 2021
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Nov'21
UK holds international digital government conference
Countries convened to discuss digital transformation issues and the application to services of technologies such as AI and digital identity.
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November 19, 2021
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Nov'21
Subpostmasters asked to withdraw support for Post Office scandal inquiry
Subpostmaster campaign group founder calls for members to withdraw support for public inquiry into Horizon IT scandal over lack of adequate compensation
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November 18, 2021
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Nov'21
Six more former subpostmasters have convictions overturned
A total number of 65 subpostmasters have now had criminal convictions overturned in Post Office Horizon scandal
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November 18, 2021
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Nov'21
AstraZeneca looks at the bigger picture in enterprise social media
How do you work with people in different time zones and from different cultures and what happens when people leave the company?
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November 17, 2021
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Nov'21
HMRC should boost data analytics capability, says NAO report
Department urged to develop its current set-up to better manage the range of taxpayers’ needs it encounters