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IT innovation, research and development
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June 28, 2019
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Visa modernises B2B global payments through open source blockchain
Visa is modernising cross-border business-to-business payments, with blockchain used to connect participating corporate
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June 28, 2019
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Interview: Yasmeen Al Sharaf, head of fintech and innovation unit, Central Bank of Bahrain
Yasmeen Al Sharaf heads up financial technology strategy at Bahrain’s central bank, which is on a mission to grow and diversify the sector in the Middle East island state
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June 27, 2019
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Data drives decentralisation in Nordic healthcare
Nordic tech startups are applying their skills to solving some of the challenges for the region’s healthcare sector
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June 27, 2019
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Executive interview: George Yianni, head of technology, Philips Hue
In 2007, Wi-Fi required dongles, Bluetooth was for streaming music and smart lights didn’t exist in people’s homes – but then George Yianni had an idea
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June 27, 2019
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Singapore aims to be global node for 5G innovation
The government will spend S$40m to develop 5G technology use cases in key sectors such as maritime and manufacturing with an eye on exporting Singapore's expertise to global markets
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June 26, 2019
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NHSX ends digital programmes and sets out delivery priorities
The digital unit concludes tech spending review in the health system, defines delivery missions and drives focus on standards and platforms
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June 26, 2019
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Nordic public dispels fears over AI and welcomes its advance
People in the Nordic countries are more welcoming and less fearful of the advance of artificial intelligence than those in other regions
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June 25, 2019
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Half of Dutch IT decision-makers can’t explain blockchain technology
IT decision-makers in the Netherlands know that blockchain has significant benefits, but half don’t understand how to apply it
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June 25, 2019
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Outdated IT systems are hindering patient care
Lack of modernisation is presenting a threat to patients and healthcare practitioners, says study
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June 25, 2019
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Post Office appoints new chief information officer
Former Holland & Barrett IT chief joins the Post Office as interim CIO after former incumbent is promoted
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June 25, 2019
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Saudi banks trial blockchain-based identity technology at ATMs
Biometric and blockchain technologies are being used in tandem to provide ID verification at Saudi Arabian cash machines
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June 25, 2019
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DBS Bank goes big on open source
Besides using a slew of open source software, DBS Bank is looking to contribute some of its own projects to the open source community in future
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June 24, 2019
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Scotland ‘needs stronger digital leadership’
Despite some good progress, Scotland needs greater strategic direction to further its digital endeavours, says central auditor
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June 24, 2019
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European and UK space agencies start CAV connectivity project
Academia and telecoms operators partner to investigate 5G and satellite systems for connected and autonomous vehicles, with proofs of concept expected for 2020
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June 24, 2019
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Ministry of Defence appoints chief scientific adviser
The first female to hold the role, professor dame Angela McLean will direct the department's core research programme and advise on all science and technology matters
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June 24, 2019
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ASEAN CIOs learn to navigate the data economy
A group of IT leaders in Southeast Asia will converge in Edinburgh this July to delve deeper into issues that have been holding back efforts to become better data-driven organisations
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June 21, 2019
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Government must address shortcomings to make data strategy work
A National Audit Office report outlines the challenges that need to be investigated around making more effective use of data in citizen service delivery and government operations
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June 21, 2019
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West Midlands paramedics test remote ultrasonic sensor scans
Ultrasound sensor works with a haptic glove worn by a paramedic connected over 5G to a clinician, who provides remote diagnosis
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June 20, 2019
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UK citizens call for diversity in AI to be addressed
Public wants government and tech companies to tackle diversity issues related to the application of artificial intelligence, a study has found
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June 20, 2019
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Online porn age-verification checks delayed for six months
Changes to force UK internet users to prove their age to access adult content are postponed for a third time because of failure to notify the European Commission of key policy details
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June 20, 2019
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Facebook officially unveils cryptocurrency plans
Facebook has released details about its Libra cryptocurrency, but questions still remain over how, and if, it will work
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June 20, 2019
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HCL delivers digital services to Cricket Australia
Cricket governing body chooses Indian IT supplier to expand the boundaries of its customer engagement platforms
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June 20, 2019
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Tech startups establish deep roots in Copenhagen
Danish capital offers all the advantages startups need to get off the ground and many are staying there for the long haul
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June 19, 2019
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Women in IT trailblazer Maggie Berry gets OBE
Early pioneer of networking who aimed to get more women into technology is included in Queen's Birthday Honours
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June 19, 2019
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Finland’s Tieto and Norway’s Evry merge to fend off competition from Indian suppliers
Two of the Nordic region's biggest IT suppliers merge as competition in their home region increases
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June 19, 2019
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Oxford University accepts £150m for artificial intelligence research
Oxford University has accepted £150m to build a new humanities hub that will include a centre for artificial intelligence ethics research from Stephen Schwarzman, a US private equity boss
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June 19, 2019
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UK government pushes data-driven agenda
A smart data report has been published with consultations under way, while an open call for evidence has been launched to help shape the national data plan
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June 19, 2019
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Signify goes after Wi-Fi with range of Li-Fi office lighting
Although analyst Gartner has urged IT departments to approach Li-Fi with caution, the use of light as an alternative to Wi-Fi is set to gain momentum
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June 19, 2019
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GDS director general to move on to global promotion role
Kevin Cunnington will be travelling around the world to promote government services under a newly created unit
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June 18, 2019
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Ministry of Justice publishes public cloud security baseline
Guidelines from the Ministry of Justice aim to avoid potential cloud security issues such as S3 ‘leaky buckets’
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June 17, 2019
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Transport for London supports innovation to tackle road congestion
The London RoadLab programme has selected products using emergent technologies to alleviate problems caused by roadworks
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June 17, 2019
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Department of Health aims to drive change through tech innovation
Revamped Accelerated Access Collaborative is intended to “genuinely drive change” in NHS by identifying the best in healthtech, aligning policy and establishing testing mechanisms
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June 17, 2019
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Airbus works with Microsoft to trial HoloLens in aircraft manufacturing
Aircraft company Airbus believes mixed reality systems, powered using headsets such as HoloLens, will drive its digital manufacturing strategy
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June 17, 2019
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UK Armed Forces seeks digital recruitment platform provider
The UK's Armed Forces has gone to market to procure a new digital recruitment platform, to be implemented by March 2022
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June 14, 2019
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How computer vision powered by Nvidia helped Winnow tackle food waste
Winnow has developed a biologically inspired machine learning algorithm to identify what foods are being thrown away
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June 14, 2019
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Government reviews regulation to enable tech innovation
The government reforms are aimed at ensuring that regulations keep up with technological change
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June 14, 2019
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IT outsourcing is increasing, but not as we know it
IT outsourcing is growing in the UK, as organisations spend more as part of their digital transformations
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June 14, 2019
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Innovation drives Nominet to cyber security
Embracing an innovation strategy for a mature organisation led domain name registry Nominet to found a cyber security business based on its core expertise, its CEO tells London Tech Week
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June 13, 2019
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Budgets for customer experience projects grow, but more are stalling
Organisations are spending on advanced analytics to improve customer experience
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June 13, 2019
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Collaboration is key to digital success in public safety
Multi-agency engagement has a significant potential to boost the digital delivery of citizen safety services, says report
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June 13, 2019
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Digital chief at Department for Work and Pensions gets extension
Acting chief digital information officer Simon McKinnon will stay in the role until 2020, since a successor for Mayank Prakash has yet to be found
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June 12, 2019
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DCMS adds cash to 5G testbed fund and moves to ease planning laws
The government is to invest £40m in new projects under its 5G Testbeds and Trials scheme, and will explore new ways to liberalise planning laws to support quicker 5G deployment
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June 12, 2019
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NHSX chief replaces senior digital clinician at NHS Digital
Matthew Gould takes over board seat from chief clinical information officer Simon Eccles
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June 12, 2019
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Gartner: Blockchain lacks functionality needed by enterprise
Gartner has found there is generally a lack of understanding of how blockchain can be used in the enterprise
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June 12, 2019
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From oil crash to tech startup boom in Norway
For countries highly dependent on oil, the global price crash had huge potential ramifications – one of which, in Norway, was the development of a thriving technology sector
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June 12, 2019
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Government’s national Innovation Strategy launches
The long-awaited Innovation Strategy document includes evolving use of data, eradicating legacy and seconding senior tech staff to the private sector
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June 11, 2019
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Cisco shows off AI-driven network analysis at customer event
New tools to help IT departments better understand network behaviour and predict potential problems were among a series of announcements made on the opening day of Cisco Live in the US
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June 11, 2019
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Government increases efforts to drive Verify uptake
Renewed push to create a ubiquitous digital identity market will include a consultation with the private sector and the creation of a dedicated unit
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June 11, 2019
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London Office of Technology and Innovation launches in ‘willing and able’ local authorities
The LOTI coalition of local authorities kicks off to speed up the adoption of new technologies and approaches within local authorities
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June 11, 2019
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Tech firms back UK in spite of Brexit
Theresa May announces funding to boost development of quantum technologies, as well as a tech competitiveness study, as sector companies pledge to invest further in the country