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May 31, 2017
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Hundreds of sub-postmasters have applied to join IT-related legal action since March
The number of sub-postmasters who claim to have suffered as a result of a faulty Post Office IT system has reached 1,300
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May 31, 2017
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Volvo partners Google to develop Android for cars
Car manufacturer and web giant are jointly developing an Android-based in-car infotainment system
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May 31, 2017
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Singapore to pave the way for tech startup IPOs
The agreement between the Singapore government and the local bourse will lower barriers to capital markets and make the city-state a more attractive destination for startup fundraising
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May 26, 2017
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BDUK broadband roll-out hits 8,000 homes per million pounds spent
The latest government statistics on the progress of the BDUK broadband roll-out has delivered fresh insight into the value for money being offered by the scheme
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May 25, 2017
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IT firm gets Scality object storage to boost S3-based offerings
Blue Chip deploys Scality Ring object storage on commodity hardware with S3 connectivity to enable new cloud, backup and archiving product offerings at “a few pence a gigabyte”
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May 25, 2017
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UK businesses urged to prepare for GDPR
With one year to the compliance deadline, the Information Commissioner’s Office has urged UK firms to seize the business benefits of being GDPR-ready
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May 25, 2017
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Old foes, new friends: Nordic banks and startups increase collaboration
Banks and startups in the Nordic region are working together to develop new ideas in financial technology
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May 24, 2017
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SAP aligns with Saudi Arabia’s IT transformation agenda
Global software giant SAP sees an opportunity for its wide portfolio in Saudi Arabia as the Middle Eastern country transforms
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May 24, 2017
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Iceland IT firm gets Cohesity hyper-converged backup boxes
Thekking scraps ageing IBM and HPE iron for Cohesity hyper-converged nodes with hybrid flash capacity to power deduplication for Veeam backups
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May 24, 2017
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Identity, authentication and authorisation becoming risk-led
Identity management, and authentication and authorisation governance are shifting away from being purely IT initiatives, according to RSA
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May 23, 2017
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Racetrack Memory products in five years, says IBM fellow
Millennium Prize winner Stuart Parkin says flash and 2D methods of storage are fatally limited – Racetrack Memory offers 100x the capacity without flash’s wear issues
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May 23, 2017
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Three-quarters of internet of things projects are at risk of failure
At Cisco’s IoT World Forum in London, the network supplier releases statistics suggesting that most IoT projects are at risk of, or doomed to, failure
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May 23, 2017
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Economic and political uncertainty drives organisations to rethink IT strategies
CIO job satisfaction reaches a three-year high as organisations hire more IT staff and invest in innovative digital technology
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May 22, 2017
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Middle East largely unscathed after WannaCry cyber attack
The impact of WannaCry on the Middle East was reduced due to the attack falling on a weekend, but it is a stark warning
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May 22, 2017
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Denmark's Spar Nord bank in app dispute with Apple
Danish bank Spar Nord considers legal dispute with Apple over the supplier’s rejection of mobile app
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May 19, 2017
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Manx Telecom streamlines its business with VMware NFV
After deploying an NFV platform to replace its IMS service, Isle of Man-based telco has seen substantial improvements to its business agility and processes
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May 18, 2017
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Cloud provider snubs SAN for StorPool hyper-converged infrastructure
Coreix found costly SAN capex outlays too onerous so opted to build its own hyper-converged infrastructure from StorPool storage software and SuperMicro x86 servers
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May 18, 2017
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Half of CIOs have no Brexit plan because of uncertainty
Uncertainty caused by the UK leaving the EU has caused a pause in activity for half of CIOs, while the others are accelerating their digital transformation
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May 17, 2017
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Dell EMC all-flash XtremIO X2 gains I/O boost via software upgrade
Dell EMC’s XtremIO X2 all-flash arrays got a performance jump from ungraded hardware, but the real performance boost comes from changes to the way I/O is dealt with
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May 17, 2017
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Network testing group builds new playground with Juniper NFV tech
Coloclue, an independent network testing association, is building out its next-generation product network on Juniper’s NFV technology
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May 17, 2017
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London digital sector continues to grow faster than rest of UK
The gap between the number of digital tech firms in London and the rest of the UK is growing
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May 17, 2017
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TechUK manifesto calls on next government to put strong focus on digital
TechUK’s digital vision sees the government placing digital technology at the heart of the UK economy, refreshing Gov.uk Verify and prioritising tech in Brexit negotiations
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May 16, 2017
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Customer experience transformation at Macquarie bank brings legacy system retirement as a bonus
Australia’s Macquarie bank builds a data layer on top of legacy IT systems to transform customer experience
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May 16, 2017
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Colt extends high bandwidth network into Finland
Network and datacentre provider will expand its high bandwidth IQ Network to Helsinki to offer pan-Eurasian and local connectivity
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May 16, 2017
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Samsung Pay finally hits the UK
Mobile payments app available in the UK nearly two years after its launch
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May 16, 2017
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Financial services CISOs prioritise GDPR – but their service providers might not have
Survey shows 52% of CISOs working in the finance sector have made compliance with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation an investment priority
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May 15, 2017
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Airport group uses cloud-based software to support insourcing
Manchester Airport Group is using cloud-based ITSM software to support its in-house service
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May 15, 2017
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Attackers have no need of zero-days, breach data shows
Cyber attackers do not have to use previously unseen or extremely sophisticated attacks to bypass defences, analysis of publicly reported breaches in the past year reveals
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May 15, 2017
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NHS cyber attack shows need for resilient infrastructure and security education
Ramsomware attack highlights system-wide issues around lack of infrastructure investment and the need for cyber security training and awareness among NHS staff
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May 15, 2017
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Nordea moves staff to Stockholm Fintech Hub
Nordic bank is shifting some of its workforce closer to fintech activity in the Swedish capital
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May 12, 2017
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Mixed reaction to Trump’s cyber security executive order
The latest US presidential executive order on cyber security has been met mainly with praise, but critics say there is nothing really new and takes no decisive action
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May 12, 2017
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Why smart cities need to become smarter about technology
Cities are experimenting with smarter ways to use technologies to improve the life of citizens, but their projects are fragmented. Is there a better approach?
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May 11, 2017
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Openreach asks comms providers how to improve broadband access
Openreach is to consult with its communication services provider customers on exploring the case for fibre-to-the-premises broadband and universal coverage
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May 11, 2017
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New York Philharmonic puts Toscanini archive online for worldwide audience
The New York Philharmonic is digitally archiving millions of documents and making them available online
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May 11, 2017
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BT to cut 4,000 jobs in digital transformation plan
BT is to cut 4,000 jobs as it tries to realign Global Services business for a digital world and recover from a massive corruption scandal
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May 10, 2017
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Trump’s ‘hire American’ rhetoric is stalling global IT services sector
The IT services sector is facing an important period as political decisions impact their business models
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May 10, 2017
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Nordic region competes for datacentre dominance
The Nordic region is an attractive region for datacentres as demand for cloud services in the area grows
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May 10, 2017
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Dell EMC World brings “bigger, faster, stronger” storage upgrades
All-flash additions plus hardware and software upgrades see platform refreshes across all Dell EMC storage offerings, as well as design changes in Isilon and Xtremio
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May 10, 2017
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Automation can turn tables on cyber attackers
Security defenders should use automation to turn the tables on attackers, according to the CTO of the US Department of Homeland Security
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May 09, 2017
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Cognitive security is the future, says Martin Kuppinger
Modern computing capabilities combined with cognitive technology has huge potential for tackling unknown attack patterns and addressing the security skills shortage, says Martin Kuppinger
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May 09, 2017
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Highly skilled professionals at risk of being replaced by computers
Highly skilled jobs will be replaced by artificial intelligence by 2022, says Gartner
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May 09, 2017
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Large UK businesses increasingly want CEOs to have IT background
More large businesses in the UK want a CEO that has a good understanding of IT
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May 08, 2017
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IoT platform takes apartments into the cloud in Stockholm
Swedish property management company Stockrose is using IoT the Azure cloud to offer its clients 'buildings as a service."
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May 08, 2017
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London councils look at potential for creating technology and innovation office
The Greater London Authority and a group of London boroughs are looking to create a London Office of Technology and Innovation to join up data, digital and technology innovation
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May 05, 2017
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Crossrail uses cloud software to address challenge of on- and off-boarding contractors
Railway construction company moves to cloud-based IT service management software from ServiceNow as it scales down IT users ahead of project completion
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May 05, 2017
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Gigaclear bags £111m investment to roll out FTTP broadband
Rapidly expanding FTTP broadband altnet has received a new round of funding to accelerate the build rate of its network around the UK and help fund its BDUK commitments
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May 05, 2017
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Oracle outlines German cloud datacentre expansion plans
Database software giant claims investment in German datacentres is being fuelled by growing demand for its cloud services in Europe
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May 04, 2017
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Designing broadband USO extremely complicated, says BSG
The Broadband Stakeholder Group has published a report on the design considerations for the broadband USO laid out in the Digital Economy Bill
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May 04, 2017
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Testing is key to IoT security, says researcher
Building an effective testing process across all elements associated with a product is key to securing the internet of things, according to a researcher in the field
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May 04, 2017
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Sewer maintenance company uses virtual reality for training
Thames Water contractor is recreating working conditions in a sewer to train future employees
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May 04, 2017
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NHS Digital picks up pace on paperless healthcare
NHS Digital’s director of digital transformation, Beverley Bryant, says the organisation needs to demonstrate pace and agility and highlights plans for improving interoperability, standards and collaboration with suppliers
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May 04, 2017
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Phishing gets personal with fake Google Docs app
A phishing scam targeting users of Google Docs demonstrates that attacks on personal accounts to steal credentials and other personal data are likely to increase to get around corporate security controls
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May 04, 2017
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Combound uses AI tool to manage customer interactions
Global sales service provider Combound is using a platform with artificial intelligence to support its telephone-based sales teams
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May 04, 2017
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Facebook revenues, profits and users up in first quarter
Despite a strong first quarter, investors are nervous about the future profitability and growth of Facebook as it indicates it is starting to hit advertising revenue limits
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May 03, 2017
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SAP focuses on training young Arab graduates in Middle East
SAP has a raft of initiatives planned in the Middle East which includes a strategy to equip young people and entrepreneurs with the IT skills required as the region transforms.
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May 03, 2017
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Cognitive security is key to cyber arms race, says KuppingerCole
Cognitive computing technology is an area of artificial intelligence that is expected to help provide businesses with the security tools they need to deal with new and emerging cyber threats
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May 03, 2017
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Barclays Bank opens startup hub in London
Bank aims to support fintech firms in their early stages
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May 03, 2017
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Mayor of London seeks chief digital officer
Capital’s first-ever chief digital officer will oversee the digital transformation of public services across London
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May 03, 2017
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UK business exposed to email-borne cyber risks, survey shows
Major UK businesses are leaving themselves vulnerable to the most common form of cyber attack, a survey reveals
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May 03, 2017
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NHS challenges require alignment of tech and redesign, says Swindells
NHS England’s national director for operations and information, Matthew Swindells, calls on the NHS to use technology to alleviate pressures on the health service and enable app developers to create an ecosystem of self-care apps
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May 03, 2017
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Apple to return an extra $50bn to investors
Announcement comes as Apple’s shares take a dip on worse-than-expected quarterly results that saw a fall in iPhone sales
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May 02, 2017
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No superfast broadband requirement in Digital Economy Bill
The Digital Economy Bill has received Royal Assent during the pre-election wash-up period, but a Lords amendment demanding a legal minimum broadband speed of 30Mbps has been ditched due to take-up concerns
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May 02, 2017
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Most think cloud services are as good as or better than IT department
Veeam survey shows levels of penetration for as-a-service cloud options and reveals that most IT managers think cloud providers meet service levels better than in-house IT
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May 02, 2017
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‘Internet terrorist’ Samata Ullah jailed for eight years
Samata Ullah, an unemployed resident of Cardiff, has been sentenced after pleading guilty to five terrorism offences
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May 02, 2017
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Indian IT services giant to increase US workforce
Infosys has committed to create 10,000 new jobs in the US as president Trump ratchets up pressure on businesses to hire Americans
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May 02, 2017
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Cisco buys SDN business Viptela
Cisco says its acquisition of supplier Viptela will enhance its own SDN functionality
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May 02, 2017
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Intel urges business to patch critical remote-execution flaw
Intel advises business customers to apply a security update for some versions of its administration firmware for vPro processors to fix a remote execution flaw
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May 02, 2017
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IT outsourcing going strong in the Nordics
IT outsourcing is popular among companies in the Nordic region, but the market is changing
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April 28, 2017
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Barts NHS Trust hit with ongoing, week-long IT systems crash
Ongoing issues with the failure of several IT systems at England's largest NHS trust leads to cancelled appointments and service disruption as it continues to work on a fix
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April 28, 2017
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Office workers don’t appreciate the complexities facing IT staff
IT staff feel under-appreciated because office workers don't understand what they do, study shows
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April 28, 2017
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Many companies lack GDPR plan, PwC data shows
Many organisations around the world do not have a coherent plan to prepare for compliance with the EU’s new data protection laws
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April 28, 2017
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Upload speeds an increasing concern for broadband users
Changing usage patterns and consumption habits mean that for many consumers, slow broadband upload speeds are as big a concern as slow download speeds, says survey
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April 28, 2017
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Intel reports record first-quarter revenue
Company says growing demand for high-performance computing is driving growth for the business
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April 27, 2017
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Case Study: How Swedish retailer Stayhard boosted sales online
Swedish retailer adopts cloud-based software to turn customer browsing into sales
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April 26, 2017
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Research: Local councils urged against rushing to adopt cloud
An academic paper, profiling the cloud adoption journeys of three local councils, cautions public sector organisations from being pressured into adopting off-premise technologies before they are ready
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April 26, 2017
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Globalisation creates Catch-22 for protectionists as India responds to threat of US visa clampdown
US government might have to negotiate with India before getting tough on its work visa regime
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April 26, 2017
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Accenture increasing Newcastle-based workforce
Accenture is expanding its operation in Newcastle with the addition of 60 recruits
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April 26, 2017
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Cyber attackers are more ambitious than ever, Symantec warns
Cyber attackers displayed new levels of ambition in 2016, according to the latest threat report from security firm Symantec
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April 25, 2017
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Court grants Lauri Love appeal against extradition
Alleged hacker’s appeal court hearing will be the first major test of the UK’s forum bar, designed to protect vulnerable people from extradition
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April 25, 2017
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UK trade department in New York to promote fintech firms
Group of financial technology firms taken to New York to show off their knowledge of regulatory compliance software
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April 25, 2017
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City University London launches undergraduate data science course after postgraduate success
Following the success of its postgraduate data science course, London university launches undergraduate programme
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April 24, 2017
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SAP board member talks Middle East investment
In an interview with Computer Weekly, SAP’s chief financial officer, Luka Mucic, talks up the significance of the UAE and wider Middle East region in terms of IT transformation
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April 24, 2017
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Danish bank group first to offer mobile payments with Dankort
A group of banks in Denmark are working together on a mobile payments service
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April 20, 2017
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Dunkin' Donuts and Here Technologies join AWS cloud customer roll call
Companies have separately declared AWS to be their preferred infrastructure partner, as the cloud giant continues to make significant in-roads into the enterprise
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April 20, 2017
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Ofcom: Openreach must do more on duct and pole access
Ofcom releases more detailed proposals to enable CSPs to access Openreach’s national network infrastructure for fibre broadband roll out
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April 20, 2017
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Riverbed buys Xirrus to add wireless to SD-WAN line-up
Network performance technology supplier says acquisition will strengthen its software-defined network offering
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April 19, 2017
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IBM sales and profits down, but future focus areas see growth
IBM experiences another fall in sales, but it continues to sell more in areas that will make up its future business
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April 19, 2017
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Trump’s clampdown on use of immigrant IT workers may have little impact
US president's latest executive order aims to reduce the number of immigrant IT workers in the country
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April 19, 2017
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Robotic automation takes off in the Nordics
Software robots are rapidly automating traditionally manual tasks at enterprises across the Nordic region
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April 18, 2017
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How to attract more women into the Gulf tech sector
Organisations in the Middle East need to increase the number of women in their IT workforces
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April 18, 2017
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Lloyds Bank tests biometric authentication from Microsoft
Banking group is trying out enterprise-grade biometric authentication for its online customers
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April 18, 2017
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Kone brings elevator maintenance online with IBM Watson and Salesforce
Lift manufacturer is using sensors and artificial intelligence to support its maintenance staff
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April 13, 2017
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Enterprise adoption of encryption accelerating, study shows
Cloud adoption and escalating threats are accelerating adoption of encryption, a study has revealed
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April 13, 2017
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Interview: Chris Young, chief executive of McAfee
McAfee’s chief shares his views on Brexit, GDPR, encryption and his company’s new independence in an exclusive UK interview with Computer Weekly
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April 12, 2017
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Government must keep EU telecoms and broadband rules after Brexit
The Broadband Stakeholder Group has published a report on the future of the broadband and telecoms sector, urging the government not to lose touch with EU regulations after Brexit
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April 12, 2017
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Chatbots, Fitbits and AI: IT suppliers identify the top trends in HR technology
Businesses are using Fitbits, artificial intelligence and chatbots to improve working life as competition increases to recruit talented ‘millennials’
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April 11, 2017
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Middle East’s Uber-like service adopts facial recognition technology
Ride-hailing service is using facial recognition technology to reassure customers that drivers are authorised
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April 11, 2017
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‘Can do’ attitude of DevOps teams is driving cloud-first strategies
The cloud-first strategies of businesses across sectors are maturing, with DevOps teams playing a leading role
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April 11, 2017
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Thurrock Council latest to put gigabit broadband in public housing
Thurrock Council will fit out thousands of publicly owned properties with gigabit fibre-to-the-premises broadband
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April 11, 2017
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Ofcom to readjust BT dark fibre pricing after error
Competition and Markets Authority rules in favour of appeal filed by TalkTalk relating to how much BT is allowed to charge other providers for buying dark fibre