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Europe and Middle East information technology (IT)
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November 06, 2018
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Nov'18
Smart Dubai platform is the backbone of the city's transformation
Aisha bin Bishr, director general at Smart Dubai Office, talks about the Smart Data platform and soon-to-be-unveiled UAE Pass, a digital ID and signature which is being touted as one of the foundations a city needs to transform
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November 06, 2018
06
Nov'18
GSMA urges fresh action on 5G mobile spectrum
Mobile industry body says time is running out to ready enough radio frequency spectrum in the appropriate bands to account for the demands of 5G mobile networks
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November 05, 2018
05
Nov'18
Robots deliver savings for Dutch postal service PostNL
Dutch delivery company PostNL is reaping huge efficiency savings by using robotic technology to automate time-consuming administrative tasks
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November 02, 2018
02
Nov'18
BT makes progress with Global Services restructuring
Telco sets out plan to get its troubled Global Services business unit fighting fit
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November 01, 2018
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Nov'18
How Bahrain plans to become a regional fintech hub
Bahrain is a small island with big plans for its financial technology industry
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October 29, 2018
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Oct'18
Finnish city Espoo trials artificial intelligence for community support
The authorities for Finnish city Espoo are testing out AI technology to help them target services at the residents who need them most
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October 29, 2018
29
Oct'18
Philips looks to artificial intelligence to train its workforce
Healthcare company is looking to AI, chatbots and learning playlists to help staff learn new skills more quickly as it adapts changing business priorities
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October 25, 2018
25
Oct'18
Belgian startup makes a game of creating secure software code
A global tech startup has placed its research and development centre in Belgium, taking advantage of regional financial support as well as cooperations with local educational organisations
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October 25, 2018
25
Oct'18
Firms will use AI to automate HR processes within two years
Companies are gearing up to automate HR processes with artificial intelligence and machine learning, while at the same time battling with outdated IT systems
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October 25, 2018
25
Oct'18
Nordic banks target SME customers with fintech services
Traditional Nordic banks are slimming down workforces as they turn increasingly to technology-based service delivery, and some are linking up with small fintech companies to deliver online products.
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October 24, 2018
24
Oct'18
Autonomous taxi trials underway in Dubai
Dubai’s transport authority has started road testing the region’s first autonomous taxi, designed in partnership with Dubai Silicon Oasis and DG World
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October 24, 2018
24
Oct'18
UK unicorn creation goes unrivalled in Europe
The UK's regional cities are creating more billion-dollar tech startups than many European capitals, with the UK as a whole creating more unicorns since 2016 than France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands
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October 23, 2018
23
Oct'18
CIOs and the cloud: The future of European enterprise software
European organisations are moving to the cloud rapidly, but trepidation remains in concerning certain aspects, such as security
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October 19, 2018
19
Oct'18
Postal delivery robots trialled in Norway
The Norwegian postal service is testing out the value and viability of robots delivering mail to homes and businesses
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October 18, 2018
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Oct'18
Dubai Health Authority unveils virtual health app for GP consultations
Health authority adopts new technology as part of the Dubai Future Accelerators initiative
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October 18, 2018
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Oct'18
Middle East gears up for 5G
The race for 5G is well and truly under way, and the UAE and Saudi Arabia are well positioned to be among the first countries in the world to deliver the benefits of this new telecoms protocol
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October 18, 2018
18
Oct'18
Best of VMworld Europe 2018 Awards nominations now open until 26 October
Read the criteria for the Best of VMworld Europe User Awards and find out how to submit your nomination
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October 17, 2018
17
Oct'18
Nordic CTO interview: Anders Johanson, Husqvarna
Husqvarna is on a journey to transform itself into a product and services company by using the latest digital technology and Anders Johnson is a driving force behind it
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October 15, 2018
15
Oct'18
Big expectations, huge presence: Gitex 2018 opens
Artificial intelligence, blockchain, 5G, robotics, and virtual and augmented reality are all in the spotlight at Gitex Technology Week 2018 in Dubai
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October 10, 2018
10
Oct'18
Google-supported programme in Netherlands helps primary schools with computational thinking
A programme to help primary school teachers in the Netherlands understand IT is gaining momentum
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October 10, 2018
10
Oct'18
Detail of Dutch reaction to Russian cyber attack made public deliberately
Four Russian intelligence officials were expelled from the Netherlands after an attempted hack on the global chemical weapons watchdog. The Dutch government has been open about the detail
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October 05, 2018
05
Oct'18
Telenor retrains 20,000 staff as it prepares for impact of digital tech
Norway-based mobile phone company Telenor, which provides phone services in Scandinavia and Asia, is challenging its workforce to spend 40 hours a year learning digital skills as it prepares for the impact of digital technology
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October 05, 2018
05
Oct'18
GDPR case work swamps Denmark’s data protection agency
The agency investigating alleged breaches of GDPR in Denmark is recruiting additional resources to cope with the increase in work
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October 02, 2018
02
Oct'18
Industry backs Norway’s AI powerhouse project
Industry and academia in Norway are working together to boost the country’s artificial intelligence capabilities
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September 28, 2018
28
Sep'18
EU sees eIDAS regulation come into full force
A regulation aimed at cutting red tape to enable a digital single market in Europe will soon be in full force, but it could present some challenges to the UK after Brexit
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September 28, 2018
28
Sep'18
Data analytics cuts queues and flight delays at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport
Aeroporti di Roma’s CIO, Emiliano Sorrenti, describes how the city’s main airport is using data analytics technology to reduce delays and queue times, securing it an industry award for customer service
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September 26, 2018
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Sep'18
At the new Cisco, culture is as important as innovation
Cisco’s newly appointed SVP of Emear, Wendy Mars, shares her thoughts on the state of network innovation within the industry, and explains why cultural change is just as important an element of a digital strategy
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September 24, 2018
24
Sep'18
InfoWatch opens training centre to help address Middle East skills shortage
Security supplier offers Middle East customers cyber security and digital training facility as organisations in the region struggle to equip staff with latest skills
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September 19, 2018
19
Sep'18
IT sector advises Swedish government on elections and voting system
Swedish IT secure is helping the government make election systems more secure and reduce external influence
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September 17, 2018
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Sep'18
Danske Bank invests in anti-money laundering systems following Estonian problems
Danske bank improves its anti money laundering software, utilising artificial intelligence and machine learning
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September 17, 2018
17
Sep'18
Middle East hungry for digitisation, says GE’s Bill Ruh
The Middle East is among the most enthusiastic regions in terms of applying digital business models to traditional industries
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September 13, 2018
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Sep'18
TechUK blasts European Parliament-backed revamp of EU-wide copyright laws
Tech industry trade body claims the changes spell bad news for web users, after European Parliament MEPs vote in favour of plans to modernise the copyright laws for the digital age
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September 12, 2018
12
Sep'18
FCA warns it cannot manage financial crime risks without sharing data with EU
FCA admits it will be unable to manage financial crime effectively if it cannot share data with EU authorities.
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September 11, 2018
11
Sep'18
Fashion retailer Desigual boosts sales opportunities with data-sharing technology
Spanish fashion group Desigual reports 2% fewer lost sales after investing in technology to share stock, sales and pricing data between stores, websites and franchise partners
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September 05, 2018
05
Sep'18
Nordic states collaborate in Arctic IT projects
Nordic countries are working together to introduce advanced communications networks in the most isolated Northerly regions
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September 03, 2018
03
Sep'18
Dutch bank ING sees financial boost from employee performance management rethink
ING claims business has improved after replacing ‘scattered and fragmented’ IT systems to change the way it manages employee performance
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August 30, 2018
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Aug'18
US and UK days away from European Parliament ultimatum to suspend data transfers to the US
Threat to Privacy Shield as the European Union and US approach a critical European Parliament deadline to suspend data transfers from the EU to the US
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August 29, 2018
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Aug'18
IT leaders at a crossroads as they grapple with digital technology
CIOs have the opportunity to influence their company strategy as digital technology reshapes business. A survey of CIOs across 70 countries charts a path for IT leaders through emerging technologies
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August 28, 2018
28
Aug'18
Challenge to anti-GDPR immigration exemption in DPA to go ahead
Two human rights groups are challenging a controversial clause in new UK data protection legislation that they say is in conflict with the EU’s Charter of Fundamental Rights and undermines the General Data Protection Regulation
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August 28, 2018
28
Aug'18
Finland government to review public procurement laws
Finland's government is putting its procurement laws under the spotlight after a major IT fraud
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August 24, 2018
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Aug'18
Dubai Health Authority launches artificial intelligence strategy
Healthcare organisation is rolling out next-generation technology in its health facilities to improve patient care
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August 23, 2018
23
Aug'18
No Deal Brexit papers warn of stark future for UK tech
The government has published the first of its No Deal Brexit contingency planning notices, containing sobering messages for the UK technology industry
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August 23, 2018
23
Aug'18
Danish government in ambitious datacentre push
Denmark offers many natural benefits for organisations looking to build datacentres in Europe, and a soon-to-be-completed connection to the US will make it even more attractive
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August 22, 2018
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Aug'18
Language barrier won’t hold back chatbots in the Netherlands
The use of chatbots by Dutch organisations is on the up, with KLM's chatbot a pioneering example
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August 21, 2018
21
Aug'18
Estonia targets UK tech talent
Estonian businesses are trying to close the country’s IT skills gap by targeting UK IT professionals as part of a recruitment campaign
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August 20, 2018
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Aug'18
Swedish government and industry address IT skills shortage
Sweden faces major challenges in resourcing its growing IT sector with the right talent
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August 08, 2018
08
Aug'18
Dutch healthcare institutions need to think like tech sector
The healthcare industry needs to approach technological innovation in a different way if it is to maximise the benefits for staff and patients
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August 08, 2018
08
Aug'18
Nordic fintech becomes a significant global player
The Nordic region accounted for three of the 10 biggest financial technology deals in the first half of 2018
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August 05, 2018
05
Aug'18
The rise of humanoid robotics in the Middle East
Middle East CIOs are planning to roll out intelligent automation technologies such as artificial intelligence and humanoid robotics
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August 02, 2018
02
Aug'18
GDPR harmonised with local laws in Nordic EU states
Sweden provides an interesting challenge for the European Union’s data protection regulation due to its laws around freedom of press and free speech