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November 19, 2020
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Why databases are key to Alibaba’s Singles’ Day sales
With each order split into multiple database transactions, ensuring the scalability and elasticity of database systems was key to the success of Alibaba’s Singles’ Day sales
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November 13, 2020
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Dutch IT award recognises importance of research in the wild
Promoter of human-centric scientific research techniques claims the prestigious 2020 Netherlands Prize for ICT Research
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November 13, 2020
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UK government makes inroads in maritime autonomy
The Maritime Future Technologies team has been formed to facilitate trials of innovative approaches and support regulatory updates
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November 13, 2020
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Public sector IT leaders struggle with data infrastructure legacy
The impact caused by the pandemic means government tech executives in Europe are looking for ways to quickly modernise their estates, research says
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November 13, 2020
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UKtech50 2021: Help us find the most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly’s annual search for the 50 most influential people in UK IT is on – let us know who you would like to nominate for this year’s list
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November 12, 2020
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Financial Stability Board says it’s time to talk about IT outsourcing risks
International organisation that monitors the finance sector asks for the industry to discuss the risks that IT outsourcing brings to the sector
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November 12, 2020
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DCMS opens talks with private sector on future of digital identity market
Department has met with suppliers to discuss plans for a trust framework to show ‘what good looks like’ as it ploughs ahead with digital identity plans
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November 11, 2020
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What businesses can learn from GovTech’s digital strategy
Modernising its infrastructure and putting digital at its core has given Singapore’s Government Technology Agency the agility it needs to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic
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November 10, 2020
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Better data sharing needed to help children during pandemic
Closing gaps in data infrastructure will help the education sector respond better to children’s needs during the Covid-19 pandemic, says Open Data Institute
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November 06, 2020
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Lockdown 2: Balancing job retention with automation
As the UK enters its second coronavirus lockdown, experts have questioned the funds that governments across Europe have put aside to support businesses
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November 06, 2020
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Finger pointed at Fujitsu as Post Office Horizon system crashes nationally
Post Office branches offline during busy business hours after suffering an IT error that the Post Office said related to IT from supplier Fujitsu
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November 06, 2020
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HMRC shuns Gov.uk Notify and seeks supplier to unify notifications
Tax collection agency HMRC will spend up to £9.75m to streamline notifications through text, voice and email
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November 05, 2020
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Microsoft to support next generation of security startups
Tech giant lends its support to the NCSC Cyber Accelerator scheme, which is seeking its seventh cohort of startups
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November 05, 2020
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Royal Navy tests new tech in Cyprus
Navy has been trialling drones, autonomous systems and new communication systems under plans to evolve the Royal Marines into a ‘hi-tech raiding and strike force’
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November 04, 2020
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Asda recruits new IT chief to handle transition
Former Morrisons CTO Anna Barsby will lead retailer’s tech agenda as part of its acquisition by the Issa brothers
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November 04, 2020
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Government releases funding for green technology businesses
New funding will support UK entrepreneurs and startups in scaling up their eco-friendly innovations
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November 03, 2020
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Mixed blessings for robots in retail
Ocado has acquired two US firms to boost its robotics expertise, while Walmart has reverted to using staff for shelf inventory checks
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November 02, 2020
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HPE to build new Pawsey supercomputers
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise has snagged a A$48m deal to deliver a supercomputer for Australia’s Pawsey Supercomputing Centre
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November 02, 2020
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Government seeks Council of Science and Technology co-chair
Co-chair will be part of the council that advises the prime minister on science and technology policy issues, including sustainable development, innovation and the UK’s research and science capability
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October 30, 2020
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Accidental heroes: How one scaleup pivoted to cyber
Simeon Quarrie designed his business using virtual reality and interactivity as a tool to tell stories that effect cultural change in enterprise environments – then a cyber criminal emptied his bank account
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October 30, 2020
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Government invests £200,000 to boost Scottish geospatial sector
The new Scottish Geospatial Network Integrator will work on developing opportunities in the geospatial services industry
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October 29, 2020
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UK Hydrographic Office launches innovation programme
The programme aims to help startups and innovators use marine geospatial data to develop products and systems to “support safe, secure and thriving oceans”
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October 29, 2020
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Royal Navy and US Navy evolve joint AI and ML work
The teams are working on improving interoperability and interchangeability of technology between the US and UK
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October 29, 2020
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Why Malaysia’s AmBank is embracing open source and DevOps
AmBank Group is tapping open source, DevOps and data science to improve customer service and develop bespoke services for a broader market
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October 28, 2020
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Privacy and online safety are focus of new UKRI research funding
Online safety research centre of excellence will look into technology to boost privacy and tackle disinformation, fake news, conspiracies and other online harms
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October 28, 2020
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Avalon Airport deploys touchless kiosks, CT screening
Australia’s Avalon Airport has rolled out touchless check-in and bag drop systems that passengers can control using speech, head gestures and eye gaze
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October 26, 2020
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Policy Exchange calls on government to publish digital ID strategy
The lack of reliable digital ID services in the UK is limiting the country’s digital infrastructure potential, according to a report on digital identity, which also recommends the government to clarify the future of Gov.uk Verify
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October 23, 2020
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Nesta launches report on collective intelligence
Report sets out how to combine machine and human intelligence to drive innovation that could solve social challenges
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October 22, 2020
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Nordic CIO Interview: Teemu Salmi, Stora Enso
Working with startup communities helps to drive digital transformation at one of the world’s largest forest industry companies, Stora Enso
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October 22, 2020
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ANZ Bank moves digital banking services to container platform
Australia’s largest bank now runs 30% of its internet banking services on Red Hat OpenShift in a move that has energised developers and paved the way for more automation
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October 20, 2020
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Pace of digital transformation accelerates
As businesses strive to return to profitability, business leaders are relying on tech innovation to drive economic recovery
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October 20, 2020
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BA breach penalty sets new GDPR precedents
The 90% reduction in the fine levied on BA over a 2018 data breach has legal experts talking about the ramifications for the future of data protection
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October 20, 2020
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MoD launches science and technology strategy
Strategy sets out how the department will find and fund technological breakthroughs, focus on data and deliver next-generation military hardware
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October 20, 2020
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Study finds AI can teach humans new tricks
Artificial intelligence tends to rely on supervised learning, but making the most of AI requires people to take on board what these systems learn autonomously
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October 19, 2020
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UK Space Agency funds three Covid-19 tech projects
Projects include drones to carry coronavirus tests and samples, a mobile app using satellite technology to provide access to community transport, and e-learning courses in Earth observation data analysis
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October 16, 2020
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UK announces proposals to protect cash amid evolution of digital payments
Government wants to ensure access to physical currency by consumers at retailers of all sizes
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October 16, 2020
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UK government aims to prioritise future innovations
Government research has been published to enable evidence-based recommendations on emerging technology with greatest impact
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October 16, 2020
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Services Australia taps AI in document processing
Services Australia and Capgemini have developed an AI engine to classify and extract information from claim documents in a pilot project
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October 15, 2020
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UK regulators lack the skills and expertise to cope with increasing use of algorithms
MPs told that multiple regulators will be needed to govern the ever-growing use of algorithmic systems in all areas of the economy and public sector
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October 14, 2020
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Public data should not be held by US tech giants
One-off evidence sessions to follow up on the recommendations of the House of Lords AI Committee revisit the data and ethics debate
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October 12, 2020
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UK economy could see blockchain boost worth £57bn by 2030
Blockchain could provide major economic benefits by being used to track and trace products and services
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October 09, 2020
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Inside VMware’s Kubernetes playbook
Kubernetes co-creator Joe Beda talks up the evolution of the container orchestration platform and efforts by VMware to help enterprises get the most out of the technology
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October 08, 2020
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Accenture acquires NZ firm to bolster SAP practice
Accenture’s acquisition of Zag comes amid growing demand for expertise in S/4 Hana migrations in Australia and New Zealand
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October 06, 2020
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Scotland seeks views on digital government
Scottish government consults on how to build a digital Scotland, ahead of plans to deliver a new digital strategy for the country
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October 06, 2020
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Cambridge to host UK’s most powerful supercomputer
The Cambridge-1 supercomputer, based on technology from Nvidia, will be used for AI-powered drug discovery and analysis of NHS datasets
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October 05, 2020
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Regulator wants fintechs to address pandemic financial challenges
UK financial services regulator is supporting fintechs in addressing some of the challenges consumers and small businesses face amid the current pandemic
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October 05, 2020
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NHS trusts across Greater Manchester embark on diagnostic imaging project
Eight NHS trusts will all get a region-wide, cloud-based picture archiving and communication system (PACS) and a new supplier-neutral archive from Sectra, allowing them to share images across the region
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October 05, 2020
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Singapore firm rolls out robotic barista
Crown Group’s robotic coffee kiosk, powered by a slew of artificial intelligence capabilities, serves up coffee beverages round the clock without the need for human baristas
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October 02, 2020
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How CH Robinson is embracing IoT to transform supply chains in the pandemic
Logistics giant has partnered with Microsoft to sophisticate its approach to digitisation and better serve its clients with more visibility and crucial insights for decision-making
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October 02, 2020
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How a Singapore startup is disrupting logistics management
Portcast’s cloud-based logistics management platform uses machine learning and big data to improve supply chain visibility for logistics companies, shipping lines and manufacturers