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IT governance
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April 26, 2018
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Apr'18
ServiceNow buys into SaaS licensing to drive digitisation
The cloud-based service management company has extended its reach in IT asset management to help businesses optimise cloud subscriptions
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April 25, 2018
25
Apr'18
Google claims it is GDPR ready
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, says that since its advertising business relies on keyword searches, the impact of GDPR is limited
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April 24, 2018
24
Apr'18
Criminal Courts Review Commission findings in Post Office computer case raise further enquiries
The Criminal Courts Review Commission forensic examination of the IT system at the centre of a legal case against the Post Office has raised further questions
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April 17, 2018
17
Apr'18
Why AI skills, broadband and machine liability must be addressed
The House of Lords select committee on artificial intelligence has urged the government to adapt policies to bolster AI and protect the public
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April 13, 2018
13
Apr'18
Companies must take a share of cloud security responsibility
The cloud is seen as highly secure and more and more critical data is being held in public clouds, but organisations need to adapt their internal security processes
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April 10, 2018
10
Apr'18
European CIOs have budget balancing act ahead of them
There is some consensus among European CIOs on budget rises across the continent, but less so on what to invest in
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April 09, 2018
09
Apr'18
Security professionals admit patching is getting harder
Vulnerable systems need patching to avoid being attacked by security exploits, yet many businesses find it hard to apply patches quick enough
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April 05, 2018
05
Apr'18
Only newer systems will get Intel firmware updates for Spectre chip flaw
Intel will not issue patches for legacy processors, so older systems and legacy embedded applications will remain vulnerable to Spectre exploits
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April 03, 2018
03
Apr'18
Future of internet regulation is focus of Lords inquiry
Inquiry will seek evidence on whether or not the law is up to the job of regulating online platforms such as Facebook, and what improvements can be made
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March 30, 2018
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Mar'18
GDS loses government data policy to DCMS
Prime minister confirms long-rumoured move in written statement to Parliament as MPs left for Easter recess
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March 26, 2018
26
Mar'18
ShopDirect set to use AI to detect fraud on phone calls
The online retailer has signed a contract to use voice authentication technology from Pindrop to tackle fraud and improve customer experience
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March 22, 2018
22
Mar'18
Legacy IT hampers digital strategy at banks and insurers
A highly regulated environment, a risk-averse culture and a reliance on core legacy technology are holding back banks and insurance companies from modernisation
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March 19, 2018
19
Mar'18
Heartbleed and Shellshock thriving in Docker community
DevOps has revolutionised IT, but security best practices are being skimmed over, which means old vulnerabilities are finding a new lease of life in Docker
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March 19, 2018
19
Mar'18
Big 10 open source companies give users a licence reprieve
With the roll-out of GNU GPL 3.0 open source licensing, the industry is expecting discrepancies, and hopes an open discussion will help to debug it
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March 16, 2018
16
Mar'18
IT contractors not a risk despite Snowden leaks, GCHQ tells court
The government argues in the Investigatory Powers Tribunal that contractors with systems administration rights to computers holding GCHQ’s most sensitive intelligence pose no more of a security risk than the agency’s employees
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March 13, 2018
13
Mar'18
Government ‘unlawfully delegated’ bulk data powers to GCHQ, court hears
Privacy International urges Britain’s most secret court, the Investigatory Powers Tribunal, to rule that the government illegally collected surveillance data from internet and phone companies until at least September 2017
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March 12, 2018
12
Mar'18
Regulator takes tougher line than expected on surveillance warrants
The Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office has signalled to government that it will take a tough line when scrutinising surveillance warrants under the controversial Investigatory Powers Act
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March 05, 2018
05
Mar'18
Spring Break flaw shows cross-industry collaboration
A flaw that was discovered in Pivotal’s Spring Framework in September 2017 has only come to light now that users have had a chance to update
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March 02, 2018
02
Mar'18
Bank of England chief calls for cryptocurrency regulation
Bank of England governor calls on cryptocurrencies to be regulated to protect financial system and reduce illicit activities
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March 02, 2018
02
Mar'18
New privacy fears as IT challenges delay surveillance oversight body by a year
IT challenges have delayed government plans for an independent body to authorise requests to access the public’s internet and phone records by nearly a year, raising new legal and privacy concerns
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February 28, 2018
28
Feb'18
Government must rewrite illegal sections of Snoopers’ Charter, court told
A court has been asked to give ministers until July 2018 to rewrite powers to require phone and internet companies to retain data on the population. The government acknowledges parts of surveillance regime are unlawful
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February 26, 2018
26
Feb'18
Surveillance watchdog investigates security risks of GCHQ IT contractors
The investigatory powers commissioner is reviewing the security arrangements for IT contractors that have access to live computer systems at GCHQ holding highly sensitive records on the UK population
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February 22, 2018
22
Feb'18
MPs run the rule over digital currency to identify risks and opportunities
MPs are taking a close look at the potential opportunities and risks associated with the UK adoption of cryptocurrencies and the technology that underpins them
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February 22, 2018
22
Feb'18
Schoolkids want social media giants to do more to stop online bullying
Schoolchildren feel that social media companies such as Facebook and Instagram can do much more to protect them from online abuse
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February 19, 2018
19
Feb'18
Lauri Love can stay in UK: prosecutors will not appeal extradition ruling
Crown Prosecution Service gives undertaking to Lauri Love that it will not appeal against a court decision not to extradite him to the US – but prosecutors are seeking leave to appeal over part of the court ruling on extradition procedure
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February 15, 2018
15
Feb'18
Atos investigates breach linked to Winter Olympics cyber attack
IT services firm Atos is investigating a potential security breach in response to reports that employee credentials were found in malware used to target the Winter Olympics
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February 05, 2018
05
Feb'18
Lauri Love plans to use ‘internet as a force for good’
Engineering student Lauri Love says he plans to help businesses fight cyber crime, after the court of appeal ruled that he can be tried in the UK for allegedly hacking US computer systems, rather than face extradition to the US
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February 02, 2018
02
Feb'18
Global Services still problem child for BT
Challenging market conditions and lost customers at its IT services unit weigh heavily on BT’s results in the third quarter
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February 02, 2018
02
Feb'18
Dutch Filmworks disrupts piracy fight by imposing download fines
Netherlands’ privacy watchdog grants film production company permission to collect IP addresses as part of its fight against illegal downloading
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January 31, 2018
31
Jan'18
GDPR requests to take thousands of hours a month, says survey
A recent survey predicts organisations will potentially face thousands of customer requests about their personal information every month, with many unprepared for GDPR compliance
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January 31, 2018
31
Jan'18
Capita to offload non-core business units
Capita reveals it might sell some of its non-core business units after issuing a profit warning, which the CEO partly blames on its business being too broad and complex
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January 31, 2018
31
Jan'18
TechUK calls on government to extend Digital Marketplace
Report on how to promote public sector innovation says there must be a “step change” in government procurement and opportunities must be grasped
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January 31, 2018
31
Jan'18
What CIOs need to watch out for in digital transformation
IT head honchos will need to consider new performance indicators, adopt an embedded digital business model and build up an enterprise-wide digital platform to avoid digital deadlock
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January 30, 2018
30
Jan'18
Government surveillance regime unlawful, court rules in Tom Watson case
Appeal court ruled in favour of Labour MP Tom Watson in a legal battle with the government over the UK’s surveillance laws, leading to calls to rethink controversial Investigatory Powers Act
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January 30, 2018
30
Jan'18
Davos: Cyber risks grow as countries turn towards protectionism
The cost of natural disasters is now at record levels, but the cost of cyber crime is far higher. The World Economic Forum hopes to persuade governments to work together on the problem, but with isolationist politics back in fashion, can it succeed?
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January 25, 2018
25
Jan'18
Robots are needed to manage the automation robots
The next decade will see robots transform from invisible forces obeying our commands to lifelike objects interacting with humans on a daily basis
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January 25, 2018
25
Jan'18
Forensic investigation into Post Office IT system at centre of legal case nears completion
The investigation into the fairness of court cases brought against sub-postmasters is close to finishing its forensic examination of the IT system at the heart of the controversy
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January 23, 2018
23
Jan'18
New controversies as Trump passes US Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
The amended Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which seeks to legitimise US surveillance on foreigners, has been signed off by president Trump
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January 22, 2018
22
Jan'18
IT of world’s banks is moving on from crippling regulation
Banks need to invest more in fintech and IT skills as they emerge from years of stagnation
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January 22, 2018
22
Jan'18
Judge will take time to seek answers from EU court over Max Schrems Facebook privacy fight
The Irish High Court will take time to decide what questions to put before the European Court of Justice in a case with significant implications for EU and US trade and the privacy of EU citizens
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January 22, 2018
22
Jan'18
European Parliament votes to restrict exports of surveillance equipment
European Parliament votes to tighten export controls to restrict supply of surveillance and encryption technology to states with poor human rights records amid fears British companies may not have to comply after Brexit
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January 18, 2018
18
Jan'18
Demand for cloud services drives increase in IT outsourcing
Cloud services spending in Europe, the Middle East and Africa offset a drop in traditional IT outsourcing in 2017
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January 17, 2018
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Jan'18
Davos: Disintegration of the internet could create economic turmoil
Politicians and business leaders will discuss the risks posed by fake news, cyber attacks, and artificial intelligence to jobs, political stability and global security, at the World Economic Forum in Davos
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January 11, 2018
11
Jan'18
Retail banking regulations hit UK with the potential of a ‘Big Bang’ moment
The UK retail banking sector is at the beginning of a journey towards to a more competitive future as new regulation hits them
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January 10, 2018
10
Jan'18
UAE tech growth prompts firms to review internal IT security
As IT becomes more prominent in the UAE economy, more and more internal connections between people and systems are created, all of which need to be secured
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January 09, 2018
09
Jan'18
Cyber attacks in 2017 drive Nordic security efforts
The volume of cyber attacks last year has increased boardroom focus on security in the Nordic region
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January 08, 2018
08
Jan'18
Telco outsources digital transformation to Infosys
Belgium's biggest telco will cut legacy systems as part of a digital transformation project
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January 05, 2018
05
Jan'18
London attracted record tech investment in 2017
London-based tech firms received record levels of venture capital funding last year
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January 03, 2018
03
Jan'18
What the EU’s new data protection regime means for ASEAN
A large proportion of businesses in the regional economic grouping will be affected by Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation, but awareness of the new rules remains low, even in countries with existing data protection laws
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January 03, 2018
03
Jan'18
Top IT priorities for Nordic CIOs in 2018
Nordic CIOs tell Computer Weekly about their intentions for the year ahead