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E-commerce technology
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August 14, 2014
14
Aug'14
Amazon launches credit card reader for small businesses
Amazon has launched a card reader and mobile app for small businesses
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August 13, 2014
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Aug'14
Company Magazine ditches print to go online only
The womens’ monthly publication Company Magazine has announced it will become a standalone digital brand from October
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August 11, 2014
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Aug'14
USB-connected devices present cyber vulnerabilities
Connecting devices to computers using a USB port could lead to security breaches, say Berlin-based researchers
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August 08, 2014
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Aug'14
Why John Linwood is not to blame for BBC’s failed technology project
Former BBC CTO has won his case for unfair dismissal over the failed £100m DMI project, but what lessons can be learned?
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August 07, 2014
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Aug'14
Sacked BBC CTO wins unfair dismissal case
Former BBC chief technology officer John Linwood has won his case for unfair dismissal against the broadcaster
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August 05, 2014
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Aug'14
BT Business brings 4G to SMEs
BT Business has launched a range of plans for small businesses that include free access to 4G and unlimited BT Wi-Fi
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August 04, 2014
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Aug'14
Contactless payments continue to rise
Contactless transactions have increased by 189% since May 2013, according to Visa Europe.
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August 01, 2014
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Aug'14
Russian blogger law comes into action
A new information security law which places restrictions on Russian bloggers and social media users has come into force today
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July 31, 2014
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Jul'14
IT needs to improve network infrastructure for future of retail
IT departments need to up their game and improve networks for the retail sector which is on the brink of massive technology change
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July 29, 2014
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Jul'14
Hacker and UFO hunter Gary McKinnon launches SEO business
Hacker Gary McKinnon has set up a search engine optimisation business after winning a 10-year battle against extradition to the US
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July 25, 2014
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Jul'14
Amazon’s share price falls 6% on quarterly results
Amazon’s share price fell 6% in after-hours trade after the firm reported a second-quarter net loss of $126m
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July 24, 2014
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Jul'14
Six cyber criminals charged in $1m Stubhub fraud
The US has charged six members of an international cyber crime gang that defrauded Stubhub of $1m
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July 17, 2014
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Jul'14
BBC News commits to digital investment amid loss of 220 jobs
BBC News has announced a restructure where it will invest more into digital transformation and original journalism.
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July 16, 2014
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Jul'14
Ed Vaizey gets digital industries role in Cabinet reshuffle
Culture minister Ed Vaizey has been promoted to the post of minister for digital industries in this week’s Cabinet reshuffle
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July 10, 2014
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Jul'14
Google Ventures expands with $100m to fund ‘most disruptive’ startups in Europe
Google is launching an expanded venture fund for Europe, with £58m to support and invest in next-gen European startups
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July 01, 2014
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Jul'14
BBC promotes R&D controller Matthew Postgate to CTO role
The BBC has appointed its research and development (R&D) controller Matthew Postgate as the corporation's chief technology officer (CTO)
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June 18, 2014
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Jun'14
YouTube to block indie labels unwilling to join paid service
YouTube plans to drop music videos from independent record labels unwilling to join its new subscription music service
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June 17, 2014
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Jun'14
Department of Health sets out technology priorities for coming year
The Department of Health (DoH) has outlined changes in the way technology and information will be used over the coming year
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June 16, 2014
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Jun'14
House of Lords sets up Digital Skills Select Committee
The House of Lords has set up a select committee for digital skills
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June 11, 2014
11
Jun'14
Register to vote online goes live
The latest online transactional service from government has gone live as part of the ‘digital by default’ initiative
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June 03, 2014
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Jun'14
High availability strategy key to saving costs, says Sungard AS
The cost of IT downtime is extremely high for businesses – but must all systems and applications be highly available all the time?
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May 30, 2014
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May'14
UK shoe retailer Office hit by data breach
Data breach at UK shoe retailer Office prompts calls for online firms to beef up security around customer details
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May 22, 2014
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May'14
Case study: Bank of America and Nationwide use in-branch telepresence
Bank of America and Nationwide implement video conferencing technology to enable customers to speak to banking specialists
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May 21, 2014
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May'14
eBay reveals major security breach and urges users to change passwords
eBay has revealed it was hit by a major cyber attack earlier this year, and is urging users to change their site passwords.
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May 19, 2014
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May'14
YouTube Twitch acquisition not imminent, say reports
YouTube’s acquisition of videogame-streaming company Twitch is not imminent, according to latest reports
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May 16, 2014
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May'14
Net neutrality under threat from US plan
The US telecoms regulator has approved proposals that opponents believe will quash the principle of net neutrality
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May 14, 2014
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May'14
What is holding Berlin back from becoming a European centre for startups?
Berlin is one of Europe’s most up-and-coming hotbeds for technology startup companies, but red tape and legislation is preventing it from fulfilling its potential
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May 12, 2014
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May'14
German companies look to Berlin startups for innovation
German companies are beginning to recognise Berlin as a hot spot for technology innovation thanks to the many startups there
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May 01, 2014
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May'14
GDS working to secure Google Apps for government
The Government Digital Service (GDS) is in talks with CESG, the IT security arm of GCHQ, to get approval for using Google Apps within government.
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April 30, 2014
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Apr'14
Interview: Nick Roberts, president of Socitm and IT group manager
This month, Nick Roberts, IT group manager at Surrey County Council, took over as president of Socitm, the association of IT and digital professionals working in and for local public services
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April 29, 2014
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Apr'14
Case study: How big data powers the eBay customer journey
With 50TB of machine-generated data produced daily and the need to process 100PB of data, eBay has an astronomic data challenge
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April 14, 2014
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Apr'14
Government pledges to reduce digital divide by 25%
The government has launched a Digital Inclusion Strategy to reduce the number of offline people in the UK by 25%
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April 14, 2014
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Apr'14
Are retailers using data analytics to their advantage?
Computer Weekly looks at the challenges the retail sector faces in taking advantage of data analysis
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April 11, 2014
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Apr'14
Endless aisle solution helps Crocs cope with small retail space
Footwear retailer Crocs has implemented an endless aisle solution in its 200-plus stores in the US which helps overcome small store space
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April 11, 2014
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Apr'14
Startups deliver £174m boost to Teesside's digital economy
The Tees Valley area of the UK now has an annual digital economy worth £174m, with £62m from Middlesbrough alone
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April 10, 2014
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Apr'14
Cisco identifies five sectors to benefit from IoE
Healthcare, retail, transport, energy and manufacturing are likely to benefit first from the internet of everything
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March 31, 2014
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Mar'14
Government failed at promoting competition over BDUK, say MPs
The government has consistently failed to promote competition during the roll-out of rural broadband across the UK, according to the PAC.
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March 31, 2014
31
Mar'14
Ministry of Justice to invest up to £375m in court and tribunal technology reform
The Ministry of Justice has announced a five-year programme to update and replace technology used in courts and tribunals across the UK
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March 28, 2014
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Mar'14
M&S uses social media to make customers happy and drive sales
Marks and Spencer has been using social media to engage with its customers and has seen a significant increase in sales from its marketing campaigns
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March 12, 2014
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Mar'14
Case study: Footwear company Deckers takes e-commerce sites into the cloud
The company behind shoe brands including Ugg Australia and Teva is using a cloud-based digital commerce platform to support global expansion
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March 07, 2014
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Mar'14
Cabinet Office completes first user trial of consumer technologies
The Cabinet Office has completed its first user trial of consumer technologies within the department
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February 24, 2014
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Feb'14
Tech-savvy Mothercare boss quits
Mothercare announces the resignation of chief executive Simon Calver
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February 18, 2014
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Feb'14
Online sales up 18% on last year
Post-Christmas online sales have exceeded forecasts, growing by 18% year on year
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February 11, 2014
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Feb'14
Poundland founder launches Poundshop online website
The co-founder of the bargain store Poundland is to launch a Poundshop online store
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February 07, 2014
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Feb'14
Met Police releases ‘Total Technology’ IT strategy
The Metropolitan Police Service has released a three to four-year plan on how to transform the use of technology in the organisation
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February 06, 2014
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Feb'14
Large internet companies could win insurance customers
Almost a quarter of consumers would consider large internet companies – such as Google and Amazon – as possible insurance providers.
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January 31, 2014
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Jan'14
Amazon shares fall despite strong Q4 results
Amazon reported record revenues of $25.6bn in the fourth quarter of 2013, up 20% on the previous year, but below analyst expectations
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December 18, 2013
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Dec'13
BBC publishes PwC report into its failed £98m Digital Media Initiative
The BBC has today published a report by PwC into the broadcaster’s failed Digital Media Initiative (DMI)
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December 11, 2013
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Dec'13
NAO slams Universal Credit for not achieving value for money
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has failed to achieve value for money during the development of the Universal Credit IT system.
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December 09, 2013
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Dec'13
Case study: London Borough of Islington’s smart working journey
The London Borough of Islington is using technology to ensure its staff are as productive as possible travelling along a ‘smart working journey’