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IT for government and public sector
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April 12, 2019
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Apr'19
Lancaster University enhances student engagement with cloud-based chatbot
University is using Amazon Web Services to enhance the development of a voice-enabled “online companion” with machine learning and artificial intelligence
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April 11, 2019
11
Apr'19
European Commission tackles transformation challenges with cloud
Modernisation plan continues at the EC, with an upcoming migration and major savings on the horizon
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April 10, 2019
10
Apr'19
EC publishes artificial intelligence guidelines
Report is intended as a starting point of an international discussion around trustworthy AI and its recommendations will be put to the test in a trial later this year
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April 09, 2019
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Apr'19
Judge in Post Office trial rejects application to recuse himself
The Post Office’s claim that the judge overseeing the case concerning its controversial Horizon IT system was biased has been dismissed – but will now be considered by the Court of Appeal
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April 09, 2019
09
Apr'19
UK councils team up to boost cyber security
Three UK councils and data analysis firm Splunk have teamed up to improve cyber defence capabilities and maintain their security systems
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April 09, 2019
09
Apr'19
GCHQ cyber courses for teens recognised by qualification board
The Scottish Qualifications Authority has accredited courses pioneered by GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre to teach teenagers about cyber security
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April 08, 2019
08
Apr'19
UK introduces world’s first online safety regulations
Announcing ‘the end of online self-regulation’, a duty of care is introduced to hold companies accountable for potential harm and safety of users of their services
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April 05, 2019
05
Apr'19
NHS IT jobs need to be promoted differently
More ambition and a mindset change is required to attract more technology talent to the national health service
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April 05, 2019
05
Apr'19
Dutch government to make AI national priority
The Dutch government wants to increase its focus on the artificial intelligence sector, as other countries gain an advantage
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April 04, 2019
04
Apr'19
No-deal Brexit threatens future of UK CAV sector
The UK has turned itself into a global leader for connected and autonomous vehicles, but its position is at risk because of Brexit, a new report warns
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April 04, 2019
04
Apr'19
Social inclusion unit aims to expand diversity in IT conversation
New unit at startup hub wants to explore how technology can be applied to address the barriers many people face in participating in society
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April 04, 2019
04
Apr'19
National Savings and Investments makes £300m extension to Atos deal
UK government-owned savings bank adds three years to IT services contract with French supplier
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April 04, 2019
04
Apr'19
NHSX announces new leadership
DCMS director-general Matthew Gould is to take over as chief executive of the NHSX, with recruitment set to accelerate at the newly formed digital strategy unit
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April 04, 2019
04
Apr'19
Enhanced Wi-Fi cuts costs to maximise efficiency at Dorset school
The need for cost-effective, manageable wireless infrastructure without additional annual licence fees drove Lytchett Minster School’s decision to upgrade its on-site network with TP-Link
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April 04, 2019
04
Apr'19
Post Office to appeal judgment from first Horizon trial
The Post Office will appeal against some of the judgments from the first trial concerning the Horizon computer system used by subpostmasters