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October 23, 2019
23
Oct'19
Take responsibility for cyber security basics, urges NCSC CEO
At the launch of its third annual review, NCSC head Ciaran Martin appealed for individuals and businesses to address the fundamentals of cyber security hygiene to help lighten the load
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October 22, 2019
22
Oct'19
Australia, Singapore emerge tops in data readiness index
Organisations in Australia and Singapore are among the most advanced in the Asia-Pacific region in harnessing data to achieve key business outcomes
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October 22, 2019
22
Oct'19
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company uses blockchain for inter-group network
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is using blockchain internally, with plans to expand it beyond the group boundaries
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October 22, 2019
22
Oct'19
Government to provide local data to proptechs
Minister announces creation of a national index of brownfield site data and other initiatives to allow startups and property development companies to use public data to generate business
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October 22, 2019
22
Oct'19
Malware volumes decline, but risks are higher
More insidious and targeted strains of malware are going after high-quality targets, rather than a large volume of targets
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October 22, 2019
22
Oct'19
Attacker hit VPN firm Avast through its VPN
Avast has published details of how attackers attempted to gain access to its network over a five month period
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October 22, 2019
22
Oct'19
Over-30s tend to do better at cyber security than younger colleagues
Attitudes to workplace cyber security differ by age group, but not in the way one might imagine, according to a new study by NTT Security
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October 21, 2019
21
Oct'19
Alleged state hackers adapting to cover their tracks, says NCSC
A group called Turla with suspected links to the Russian government stole Iranian tools and infrastructure to obscure the origins of attacks on multiple other countries, according to new evidence
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October 21, 2019
21
Oct'19
NHS Digital announces suppliers for GP IT Futures framework
The NHS’s previous IT supplier framework for GPs – composed of just four suppliers – will be replaced by a pool of nearly 70 IT companies
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October 21, 2019
21
Oct'19
Sodinokibi emerging as a diverse, multi-vector threat to businesses
McAfee shares insight into the Sodinokibi ransomware campaign gleaned from its network of honeypots
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October 21, 2019
21
Oct'19
Many companies fail to empower employee data-driven decision-making
In a data-driven business, staff need access to the right data at the right time to help them do their jobs, but there appears to be a data gap
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October 20, 2019
20
Oct'19
The lure of Google Cloud for Singapore’s Ninja Van
Regional logistics startup Ninja Van is consolidating all its compute resources on Google Cloud for cost savings and performance
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October 18, 2019
18
Oct'19
NHS e-prescriptions roll-out aims for £300m savings by 2021
The final stage of digitising prescriptions in the NHS is expected to reduce inefficiencies, errors and paper usage
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October 17, 2019
17
Oct'19
BEIS launches multimillion-pound security investment package
Government is making available more than £50m to support a range of new cyber security initiatives and collaborations, including the latest phase of its Digital Security by Design programme
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October 17, 2019
17
Oct'19
NHSX could transform NHS security capabilities
The health sector is increasingly confident that NHSX can deliver a streamlined, effective cyber security policy for the health service
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October 17, 2019
17
Oct'19
Security threat landscape becomes more organised and business-like
Approaches to securing the enterprise need to change in the face of a rapidly maturing threat landscape
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October 17, 2019
17
Oct'19
Report calls for urgent replacement of health screening IT
Major review of cancer screening programmes urges NHSX to prioritise the update of the underlying technology systems
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October 16, 2019
16
Oct'19
Government shelves age verification plans for online porn
Plans to introduce age verification to access online pornography will not go ahead, with provisions around protecting children from inappropriate content on the internet to become part of wider regulations
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October 16, 2019
16
Oct'19
Pitney Bowes ‘considering options’ after malware attack
Mailing and shipping services firm in recovery mode after key systems were encrypted by a malware attack
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October 16, 2019
16
Oct'19
CIO interview: Michael Cole, CTO, PGA European Tour
Younger generations are turning away from golf – so golf is turning to technology to revolutionise the sport and improve engagement with fans and players
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October 16, 2019
16
Oct'19
HMRC fails to get new customs system ready for Brexit
A National Audit Office report reveals that HMRC has opted for a multimillion-pound enhancement of a legacy platform rather than working on its planned replacement
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October 16, 2019
16
Oct'19
Intel makes Pivot towards 5G with Smart Edge acquisition
Chip giant Intel has signed a definitive agreement to buy the Smart Edge intelligent-edge platform business from infrastructure and service provider Pivot Technology Solutions
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October 15, 2019
15
Oct'19
CIO interview: Hugo Mathias, CIO, Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
For all the talk of a ‘paperless NHS’, replacing legacy systems and eliminating paper records is a challenge – but one that Hugo Mathias is tackling through real-time information and cultural change
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October 15, 2019
15
Oct'19
UK government aims to measure success of digital initiatives
Responding to a critical parliamentary report on digital progress, the government has laid out plans to develop better metrics and to overhaul legacy IT
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October 15, 2019
15
Oct'19
TfL to use artificial intelligence to run London’s road network
Transport for London is seeking input from companies about how it can use data-intensive technologies to predict the impact of road problems across the capital
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October 14, 2019
14
Oct'19
Private equity swoops on Sophos
British cyber security star picked up by technology sector investors for $3.9bn
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October 14, 2019
14
Oct'19
Researchers reveal the cyber campaign that built China's new airliner
CrowdStrike has published details of a coordinated campaign of cyber espionage and hacking, forced technology transfer and physical theft as China seeks to gain an advantage in the commercial aviation industry
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October 14, 2019
14
Oct'19
NHS Digital brings in biometric login functionality
Two new libraries released to allow developers in the NHS to include functionality to digital services
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October 14, 2019
14
Oct'19
The Security Interviews: Applying AI to Lego, and security
Ann Johnson, Microsoft corporate vice-president of cyber security, is on a mission to prove that artificial intelligence holds great promise for the security sector, and she has the analogies to back it up
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October 14, 2019
14
Oct'19
Deputy chief executive at NHS Digital departs
NHS Digital’s deputy chief executive, Rob Shaw, will leave the organisation in December to work with foreign governments on national health and care infrastructure
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October 11, 2019
11
Oct'19
How code reuse drives business change at the DWP
Department for Work and Pensions is using application programming interfaces to promote reuse of granular microservices across the organisation
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October 11, 2019
11
Oct'19
Why would a bank that made billions of pounds’ profit cut thousands of staff?
HSBC is the latest bank to make thousands of staff cuts as even profitable businesses need to reshape themselves for the challenges that digital transformation brings
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October 11, 2019
11
Oct'19
OECD pushes international digital services tax agenda
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development wants to reach agreement on addressing issues around taxation for online giants by 2020
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October 10, 2019
10
Oct'19
CIO interview: Shaun Le Geyt, CIO, Parkinson’s UK
A major shift from Microsoft Office 365 to Google's G Suite, the implementation of Salesforce and better use of data are combining to help the charity enhance its support for people with Parkinson’s
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October 10, 2019
10
Oct'19
How AWS is cracking the public sector cloud market
The public sector cloud business takes time and resources to build, but the rewards can be meaningful, as the founder of Amazon Web Service’s public sector division has found
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October 10, 2019
10
Oct'19
Mental health issues concern UK tech professionals
Staff shortages, long hours and lack of flexibility are impacting the wellbeing of people in the sector, according to a Harvey Nash survey.
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October 09, 2019
09
Oct'19
CIO interview: Mohamed Sater, head of IT at Mumtalakat
Mumtalakat’s head of IT, Mohamed Sater, is modernising the IT infrastructure of the organisation through cloud computing
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October 09, 2019
09
Oct'19
Survival of accountants 'at stake' as HMRC presses ahead with tax digitisation
Advances in technology are bringing a series of dilemmas for professionals as the government continues plans to digitise all tax for UK businesses, according to a new report
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October 09, 2019
09
Oct'19
More Institute of Technology centres planned to tackle skills gap
A second wave of centres offering higher technical education nationwide has been announced
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October 08, 2019
08
Oct'19
Hype vs reality: Is the tech industry on the cusp of another ‘AI winter’?
Artificial intelligence is a hot topic for enterprise users, but will the technology fail to live up to the hype this time around, ponder panellists at the NetEvents Global IT Summit in San Jose
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October 08, 2019
08
Oct'19
IBM, McAfee among founders of open source security alliance
A group of cyber security suppliers have come together to form the Open Cybersecurity Alliance
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October 07, 2019
07
Oct'19
Scottish Parliament launches inquiry on police use of facial recognition
The circumstances and implications of the technology’s application in the police service will be investigated in the coming months
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October 07, 2019
07
Oct'19
UK chief data officer recruitment plans still on
Minister says CDO will work closely with the chief digital and information officer, who is still to be recruited
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October 07, 2019
07
Oct'19
UKtech50 2019 – help us find the most influential people in UK technology
Computer Weekly’s annual search for the 50 most influential people in UK technology reaches its 10th anniversary – let us know who you would like to nominate for this year’s list
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October 04, 2019
04
Oct'19
Home Office picks supplier for £300m biometrics project
The department has chosen US company Leidos to provide critical elements of the national system under a £300m contract with a 10-year timespan
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October 04, 2019
04
Oct'19
Red Hat: We’re a neutral broker
Red Hat remains agnostic in supporting organisations that are looking to run the same container orchestration platform in a hybrid and multicloud world
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October 03, 2019
03
Oct'19
Government issues Brexit guidance for technology firms
Ten-point checklist released to help firms prepare for leaving the European Union without a deal
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October 03, 2019
03
Oct'19
Post-Brexit passport checking tool to start pilot
The government is looking for companies that can carry out large-scale tests of the Document Checking Service, which will allow organisations to digitally check the validity of passports
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October 03, 2019
03
Oct'19
New threat group behind Airbus cyber attacks, claim researchers
Context Information Security’s threat intel and response teams says it has evidence that the recent supply chain attacks on Airbus are the work of a newly identified group called Avivore
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October 03, 2019
03
Oct'19
Cyber war as big a threat as nuclear war, says ex-RSA head Coviello
Former RSA chairman Art Coviello has been speaking about the devastating potential of cyber weapons, and warned that humanity must learn from history in order to control them
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October 02, 2019
02
Oct'19
John Lewis Partnership sells its automation to business
The John Lewis Partnership will expand its use of automation technology as its early projects bear fruit
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October 01, 2019
01
Oct'19
UK government readies bus open data portal
The government’s bus data service is part of plans to provide better information to get more people to use bus services
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October 01, 2019
01
Oct'19
Healthcare and technology have cultural similarities, says NHSX CEO
Common factors in healthcare and technology could help bring about a shift in attitudes, says Matthew Gould
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October 01, 2019
01
Oct'19
Interview: James Smith, director of digital, Nationwide Building Society
James Smith says heading up the digital unit at Nationwide Building Society is the best job in the business
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September 30, 2019
30
Sep'19
CIO interview: Michael Ibbitson, executive VP for technology and infrastructure, Dubai Airports
Former CIO at Gatwick Airport took flight to the Middle East three years ago, and is using data to transform the technology and infrastructure at Dubai Airports
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September 30, 2019
30
Sep'19
Chancellor Sajid Javid set to make £5bn investment commitment to improve UK broadband coverage
The Chancellor Sajid Javid is expected to take to the stage at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester later today, to set out the group’s “infrastructure revolution” plans, which include ramping up broadband coverage across the UK
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September 30, 2019
30
Sep'19
UK Parliament readies cyber security change programme
A request for information has been launched to find a consultancy firm to support and shape the Parliament’s cyber security project, which will be delivered in two years’ time
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September 30, 2019
30
Sep'19
Dubai’s Precision Group takes manufacturing into the cloud
Head of IT at mould and packaging company talks about leading its digital transformation programme
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September 30, 2019
30
Sep'19
Data challenges jeopardise service provision in government
Several challenges have to be tackled to make the government’s new data strategy work and departments have “barely scratched the surface” of what needs to be done, says PAC report
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September 29, 2019
29
Sep'19
Private sector warned of ‘brain drain’ risk by putting off prep for April 2020 start of IR35 reforms
Legal firm warns private sector companies about the risks of putting off preparations for the IR35 reforms that take effect next year
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September 27, 2019
27
Sep'19
HMRC chief digital and information officer departs
Jacky Wright, HMRC chief digital and information officer, will return to Microsoft in October after a two-year loan arrangement
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September 27, 2019
27
Sep'19
Nodersok malware campaign is infecting thousands, Microsoft warns
Thousands of Windows endpoints in the US and Europe have been infected by a new fileless malware campaign in the past few weeks
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September 27, 2019
27
Sep'19
Five million DoorDash customers’ details lost in data breach
Takeaway delivery service was breached in May 2019, resulting in the data of millions of users and delivery drivers being stolen
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September 26, 2019
26
Sep'19
Government launches guidelines for AI procurement
Document intended to inform public sector buyers has been created by the Office for AI and the World Economic Forum
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September 26, 2019
26
Sep'19
Instagram and WhatsApp – the new tools of social media propaganda
Facebook and Twitter have been cast as the villains of the piece, but social media disinformation and propaganda are evolving in new and alarming directions, say Oxford University researchers
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September 25, 2019
25
Sep'19
Brazilian fintech Creditas chases UK tech talent
Latin American firm Creditas is looking to lure senior professionals who may be leaving the UK to its technology hub in Spain
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September 25, 2019
25
Sep'19
PM invites global leaders to discuss ethics in tech
London summit next year will invite countries to discuss standards for emerging technology
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September 25, 2019
25
Sep'19
Can Oracle substantiate its cloud bluster?
Larry Ellison talks aggressively about having more datacentres than AWS and how Oracle’s cloud sales are growing – but it may have to provide legal proof
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September 24, 2019
24
Sep'19
GandCrab ransomware writers still active despite ‘retirement’
Apparent links between an emerging ransomware family known as REvil and GandCrab suggests the GandCrab authors are keeping busy despite having “retired” in June
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September 24, 2019
24
Sep'19
What next for GDS?
Digital government has lost momentum, according to MPs. As the Government Digital Service enters its “third era”, what will it do to regain its authority and deliver real change?
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September 24, 2019
24
Sep'19
Enterprises exposed to data loss by cloud configuration errors
Only 1% of misconfigured cloud environments are spotted and attackers are capitalising on this, claims McAfee
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September 23, 2019
23
Sep'19
Basic data and skills needed to fix UK social care
Foundations need to be in place to save the social care system from collapse, and NHSX needs to step up to the task, according to a Doteveryone report
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September 23, 2019
23
Sep'19
Why CIOs should take extra precautions when buying IT support
With the continued squeeze on IT budgets, CIOs are always seeking ways to reduce their outgoings. Maintenance is one area where substantial savings can be made, but opting for third-party support requires careful assessment
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September 20, 2019
20
Sep'19
Government looks into digitising cultural collections with AI
A government report and trial investigate possibilities around mapping and connecting digitised cultural material with emerging technologies
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September 20, 2019
20
Sep'19
Enterprises can hire software robots at the push of a button
IPsoft is beta testing a marketplace where businesses can look at what software robots are available and interview them about their suitability to take roles
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September 19, 2019
19
Sep'19
Defra chief digital information officer steps down
John Seglias is leaving the department most impacted by Brexit to join National Grid, after four years in the civil service
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September 19, 2019
19
Sep'19
CTO interview: Paul Clark, Tandem Bank
Tandem Bank’s chief technology officer had a close encounter with legacy banking when he left his previous job to pursue a career in fintech
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September 18, 2019
18
Sep'19
Singapore Airlines extends use of VMware Workspace One
Singapore’s national carrier is extending the use of Workspace One to more users in a move to enable its workforce to stay productive while on the go
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September 18, 2019
18
Sep'19
Government relaunches search for chief digital and information officer
The role, which will tackle issues such as eradicating legacy and leading data strategy, has been redesigned and elevated at permanent secretary level
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September 18, 2019
18
Sep'19
Universities tempting targets for cyber criminals, warns NCSC
As hundreds of thousands of students prepare for the new academic year, universities have been warned that they are at high risk of cyber attack
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September 18, 2019
18
Sep'19
WannaCry variants accidentally protecting against WannaCry
New variants of the infamous WannaCry malware continue to emerge, and many of them have accidentally turned themselves into a somewhat effective, although ill-advised, vaccine against infection
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September 18, 2019
18
Sep'19
Emotet phishing botnet returns from summer vacation
The Emotet phishing trojan-turned-botnet is back in action after a three-and-a-half month break, say threat researchers
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September 17, 2019
17
Sep'19
Smart meter roll-out delayed to 2024
The government has been forced to put the planned completion date for its Smart Meter Programme back from the end of next year to 2024
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September 17, 2019
17
Sep'19
Network Rail to use automation and analytics in tunnel examinations and station security
Operator Network Rail will tap into its £357m R&D fund to back innovation competitions aimed to improve assessment of more than 600 rail tunnels and station surveillance
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September 16, 2019
16
Sep'19
Gartner Catalyst: Prepare for web giants crushing your industry
Companies like Amazon and Alibaba are taking a bigger chunk of the customer journey, but they are also spreading across industry sectors
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September 16, 2019
16
Sep'19
NHSX emphasises need for ethical patient data access
The health service's digital unit welcomed the launch of Health Data Research hubs, but stressed that it will control the design of research collaborations
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September 16, 2019
16
Sep'19
Councils awarded funding to boost online services
Local authorities received more than £750,000 in the second round of the Local Digital Fund, aimed at improving citizen offerings in areas such as housing and payment
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September 13, 2019
13
Sep'19
Ditch hoodies and hackers to encourage diverse security recruitment
The cyber security industry needs to address a systemic image problem if it is to succeed in recruiting more diverse teams
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September 13, 2019
13
Sep'19
When AIs go to war: Autonomous cyber weapons ‘inevitable’
CISOs must start thinking about how to engage with intelligent, adaptive, non-human attackers, says Trend Micro’s Rik Ferguson
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September 13, 2019
13
Sep'19
Justice system transformation sees delays and reduction of scope
“Ambitious” timescales and scope for £1.2bn modernisation of services had to be scaled back, says NAO report
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September 13, 2019
13
Sep'19
Industry opposition to no-deal Brexit hardens, says TechUK
A survey of TechUK members has found that 71% believe a no-deal Brexit at the end of October will negatively affect them in spite of their preparations
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September 12, 2019
12
Sep'19
Government seeks views on post-Brexit security alignment
The government has called for views on its proposals to align the UK’s post-Brexit cyber security policy to that of the European Union
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September 12, 2019
12
Sep'19
ICO to probe government over Gov.uk data collection plan
The ICO is to look into the government’s leaked data collection plans over fears they may breach the law
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September 12, 2019
12
Sep'19
5G takes off at Gatwick Airport
Vodafone’s 5G network goes live in airport’s South Terminal
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September 12, 2019
12
Sep'19
Mirai descendants dominate IoT threat environment
Attacks leveraging compromised IoT devices are growing in size, scale and frequency, report security experts at F-Secure and Trend Micro, with Mirai-related botnets a major source of trouble
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September 11, 2019
11
Sep'19
Government departments urged to publish R&D spending roadmaps
Issues including funding concentration in the “golden triangle” of London, Oxford and Cambridge must be addressed, according to a Science and Technology Committee report
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September 11, 2019
11
Sep'19
UK consumers want biometrics but fear driverless cars and AI
Report also shows many adults across the country have never heard of the internet of things or big data
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September 10, 2019
10
Sep'19
UK calls for cyber capacity-building at UN security group
The UK’s representative to a United Nations cyber security working group has called for increased investment in capacity around cyber security
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September 10, 2019
10
Sep'19
Tech startups can boost UK shipping market after Brexit
Increased connectivity and propositions based on tools such as AI and blockchain can provide opportunities to the shipping sector after Brexit, says report
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September 10, 2019
10
Sep'19
BT gears up to take on rogue drones
BT’s Enterprise unit is offering customers an anti-drone security solution to protect their physical sites from intrusion