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September 08, 2015 08 Sep'15
The Data School: Former Facebook employee launches training programme for future data analysts

After working at Facebook as a data analyst, Andy Kriebel explains why he moved to the UK and launched a training programme for data scientists
September 03, 2015 03 Sep'15
Al Rayan Bank finds business agility in cloud applications

Al Rayan Bank believes its investment in cloud applications gives it an edge in business agility
August 26, 2015 26 Aug'15
William Hill kicks off football season with blast from the past

A mathematical programming concept that dates back a decade before the world’s first electronic computer is proving itself in the era of web-scale computing
August 26, 2015 26 Aug'15
Chetan Dube: The man behind the robot that will help man extend his horizons

IPsoft founder talks about the artificial intelligence platform that could be an example of IT developments that, he says, might transform the future of the human race

August 24, 2015 24 Aug'15
Teachers teaching teachers – how Google for Education fuels collaborative learning

Google’s head of education explains why the use of technology in classrooms is critical and how Google’s education technology is sparking collaboration between teachers
August 20, 2015 20 Aug'15
Premiership Rugby scores security and efficiency with Intralinks

By setting access controls, Premiership Rugby can ensure that its partners get quick access only to role-appropriate content
August 18, 2015 18 Aug'15
Cloud storage service Wuala to close in November

Seagate-owned cloud storage player confirms its closure and gives users three months' notice to remove their data from its servers
August 18, 2015 18 Aug'15
IaaS providers pin hopes on spending cut reprieve for G-Cloud 7

G-Cloud suppliers are calling on the government to step up, rather than scale back, investment in the framework as spending cuts loom
August 17, 2015 17 Aug'15
Netflix shuts down final datacentre to go all-in on public cloud

Netflix is gearing up for the closure of its final datacentre, as it makes good on its earlier pledge to move more of its IT infrastructure to the public cloud
August 13, 2015 13 Aug'15
Interview: Government digital chief Mike Bracken – why I quit

Mike Bracken, the outgoing director of the Government Digital Service, talks exclusively to Computer Weekly about his departure from Whitehall

August 11, 2015 11 Aug'15
Small IT firms most susceptible to going under due to late payments

Small businesses, particularly those supplying IT, should look at alternative financing models as late payments put them at risk of closure
August 11, 2015 11 Aug'15
Hootsuite moves social media management toolkit to IBM Softlayer cloud

Social media management dashboard maker shifts App Directory to IBM cloud
August 11, 2015 11 Aug'15
Use technology to improve NHS, say patients

Almost 70% of the population believes technology should be used in the NHS to improve patient outcomes and efficiency, says Trustmarque
August 10, 2015 10 Aug'15
Autoglass moves to cloud-based IT infrastructure

Autoglass has signed a 10-year outsourcing deal with US supplier CSC that will see its IT infrastructure move into the cloud
August 05, 2015 05 Aug'15
Sage Summit 2015: The move to cloud technology and the death of ERP

Accountancy software firm Sage has released new cloud-based software, highlighting the gap between the use of cloud and on-premise in the workplace and declaring a move away from traditional ERP
August 04, 2015 04 Aug'15
Alan Turing Institute gets down to work

The Alan Turing Institute, named after the Second World War Bletchley Park cryptanalyst, is getting down to work with the announcement of its first new director and a raft of partnerships
August 03, 2015 03 Aug'15
HMRC explains plans for moving tax systems to the cloud

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) reveals more details of its plan to move tax systems into the cloud on its digital blog
July 31, 2015 31 Jul'15
Commercial software more secure than open source, finds report

A study has found that commercial code is more compliant than open source code with security compliance standards, such as the Owasp top 10 and the CWE top 25
July 30, 2015 30 Jul'15
NHS Central Southern deploys Clarizen for collaboration

The NHS Central Southern Commissioning Support Unit has enlisted Clarizen to improve cross-group collaboration and improve efficiency
July 29, 2015 29 Jul'15
Technology experts warn of dangers of artificial intelligence arms race

An open letter signed by more than 12,000 technology experts calls for a ban on artificial intelligence (AI) to manage weapons “beyond meaningful human control”
July 23, 2015 23 Jul'15
Software project will save Ford tens of millions a year in car repair bills

Car maker Ford is rolling out sophisticated warranty software to 12,000 dealers worldwide in a project that is expected to bring rapid financial returns
July 22, 2015 22 Jul'15
IBM steps up open-source cloud commitment to developers

Big Blue has unveiled several open-source initiatives geared towards helping developers make cloud apps
July 22, 2015 22 Jul'15
Investment in the internet of things boosts revenue for manufacturers

A TCS report reveals executives plan to increase spending on IoT initiatives to boost business
July 21, 2015 21 Jul'15
Software audits cut government IT bill by £85m in 2014/15

Annual accounts for the government purchasing agency show at least £220m in technology related savings
July 21, 2015 21 Jul'15
Mainframe fails to save IBM from 13th declining quarter

IBM's second-quarter revenue was down 13% year-on-year to $20.8bn, but IBM said the decline is only 1%, adjusting for the sale of its x86 server business and the impact of the strong dollar
July 20, 2015 20 Jul'15
Comparethemarket uses Cloudera to gain single view of customer data

Price comparison site Comparethemarket has turned to Cloudera’s Hadoop distribution to get a better view of customer data from different channels. Doug Cutting, the father of Hadoop, explains
July 15, 2015 15 Jul'15
The obstacles to software-as-a-service adoption in banking

Security tops the reasons why banks don't use software as a service for banking-specific applications
July 14, 2015 14 Jul'15
Anyone still running Windows Server 2003 is now at risk

Businesses still running Windows server 2003 are vulnerable to attack from hackers looking to exploit security holes
July 14, 2015 14 Jul'15
Vodafone scheme to help SMEs get online

Vodafone is to trial a series of digital workshops for SMEs aimed at equipping them with a stronger online presence
July 09, 2015 09 Jul'15
CIO interview: Lars Ruben Hansen, Rema 1000 Denmark and Reitan Distribution

The CIO of supermarket chain Rema 1000 Denmark and wholesale company Reitan Distribution wants his staff to love coming to work
July 08, 2015 08 Jul'15
BA opens up API on flight information

British Airways offers an open application programming interface (API) for flight information to encourage developers to create value-added travel applications
July 07, 2015 07 Jul'15
Manchester City group joins forces with SAP to further global goals

The City Football Group, which includes Manchester City, has teamed up with SAP to further its global development goals
July 07, 2015 07 Jul'15
Campaigners call for independent inquiry into Post Office Horizon IT system dispute

George Freeman MP repeats Post Office claims that a report found no flaws in the Horizon IT system – but campaigners respond by calling for an inquiry
July 07, 2015 07 Jul'15
Barclays expands cheque imaging service

Barclays extends the ability to pay cheques into accounts via a smartphone to more customers
July 06, 2015 06 Jul'15
The internet of things could save the honeybee from extinction

Gemalto’s M2M unit is developing an ambitious project with agricultural science firm Eltopia and the University of Minnesota. The objective: to save the honeybee from extinction
July 02, 2015 02 Jul'15
How Deutsche Telekom plans to challenge AWS and Google in the cloud

German telco Deutsche Telekom wants to evolve into the public cloud and plans to beat sector giants such as Amazon and Google at their own game
July 02, 2015 02 Jul'15
NHS IT system for GP data upload slammed for delays and overspend

National Audit Office report highlights problems that led to four-year delay and a system that did not work when completed
July 01, 2015 01 Jul'15
Sungard follows Apple, Facebook and Microsoft's lead with Irish datacentre plans

Sungard teams up with Digital Realty to create new Irish datacentre
July 01, 2015 01 Jul'15
Post Office signs IBM for IT overhaul

MP James Bridgen reveals the Post Office intends to outsource an IT transformation to IBM as part of its drive to serve customers using modern technology
July 01, 2015 01 Jul'15
Finland's Tieto buys Norwegian enterprise software company

Tieto acqures Software Innovation to boost its business in Norway
June 30, 2015 30 Jun'15
Top suppliers as UK software and services market approaches £50bn

The top five software and IT services firms in the UK are Capita, HP, IBM, Capgemini and Accenture, according to the latest figures from TechMarketView
June 30, 2015 30 Jun'15
Do not leave digital government development to Whitehall, says Chi Onwurah MP

Whitehall should not be left with sole responsibility for the government drive to building a digital future, says shadow Cabinet Office minister Chi Onwurah
June 30, 2015 30 Jun'15
Post Office looking to replace controversial Horizon system with IBM, says MP

Days could be numbered for controversial Post Office computer system at the centre of miscarriages of justice, according to one MP
June 30, 2015 30 Jun'15
Windows Server 2003 end of support: Five options to choose from

Support for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 ends in July. Should you upgrade to a newer version of the operating system or choose an alternative?
June 29, 2015 29 Jun'15
The rise of general-purpose AI and its threat to humanity

Socially aware general-purpose artificial intelligence in the form of a dog could be the ideal form factor to take over the world
June 26, 2015 26 Jun'15
Norway’s DNB was inspired by Danish bank for new app

DNB in Norway has taken inspiration from Danske Bank in Denmark when creating its latest payment app.
June 25, 2015 25 Jun'15
Universal Credit costs leap by more than 20% to £15.8bn

Figures reveal increase in lifetime cost since changes to the plan made to 'reset' the troubled welfare reform programme
June 25, 2015 25 Jun'15
CIO Interview: Ian Bell, CIO, Cambridgeshire Police Service

The CIO of Cambridgeshire Police Service talks about the constabulary’s move to digital for collaboration and information sharing in its effort to increase efficiency
June 25, 2015 25 Jun'15
John Swainson, president of Dell Software, argues the case for rethinking datacentres

Having previously worked for Silver Lake, CA and IBM, Swainson now heads the company’s software business
June 24, 2015 24 Jun'15
Box ties up with IBM to boost enterprise credibility and global reach

IBM and Box have forged a global partnership to integrate their existing products and services, and develop new ones for secure collaboration