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September 21, 2016
21
Sep'16
Qadars Trojan gears up to target UK banks
Advanced Trojan that has been targeting different regions is now preparing to hit UK banks, according to IBM X-Force Research
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September 21, 2016
21
Sep'16
Best of VMworld Europe User Awards 2016 open for entries until 30 September
The Best of VMworld Europe User Awards 2016 are now open for entries until 30 September. Read the criteria and find out how to submit your nomination here
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September 20, 2016
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Sep'16
Essex hospital trust upgrades IT infrastructure
Mid Essex NHS Trust upgrades its storage infrastructure to keep up with increasing volumes of data
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September 20, 2016
20
Sep'16
Digital Catapult sets up London-wide IoT network
The Digital Catapult is launching a London-wide internet of things network to support digital startups and SMEs as they develop applications and use-cases
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September 19, 2016
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Sep'16
Australia adopts British internet of things framework
Australia is adopting an internet of things standard that was developed in the UK to help improve security, among other things
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September 19, 2016
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Sep'16
Microsoft cuts Skype jobs in London
Microsoft is consolidating its Skype staff in London to one office and merging some roles, which could result in more than 200 job cuts
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September 19, 2016
19
Sep'16
Surrey and Borders NHS Trust launches IoT trial for dementia patients
A major trial of IoT technology in the homes of vulnerable dementia patients could pave the way for a revolution in how elderly care is delivered in the NHS
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September 16, 2016
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Sep'16
Oracle Q1 2016-17: Oracle's cloud sales grow to almost $1bn
Oracle’s first-quarter fiscal 2017 revenue increased by 2% year-on-year, with cloud revenue for the quarter reaching $969m
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September 16, 2016
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Sep'16
Yorkshire and Humber CSI gets joint command and control system
Scientific support services organisation buys system from Sopra Steria as part of regional collaboration programme
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September 15, 2016
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Sep'16
Emergency Services Network a risky proposition, say auditors
The Emergency Services Network is untried, untested and carries significant implementation risk, according to the National Audit Office
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September 15, 2016
15
Sep'16
Third of insurance professionals expect technology-based suppliers to disrupt market
Companies using technology platforms to offer insurance will be increasingly common, and a larger variety of insurance products will be available as a result
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September 14, 2016
14
Sep'16
NHS trusts and suppliers not ready for end of N3 network
Network integrator Updata has warned that NHS organisations and network suppliers must mobilise now to get ready for the transition to the Health and Social Care Network next year
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September 13, 2016
13
Sep'16
Banks and fintech firms respect each other, says HSBC boss
The relationship between banks and fintech companies has sweetened over the past five years with mutual respect evident, says HSBC boss
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September 13, 2016
13
Sep'16
UK SMEs have false sense of cyber security
Many small businesses have the mistaken impression that they are safe from cyber attacks and the huge damage they can cause
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September 12, 2016
12
Sep'16
Australian council removes costly bottleneck with traditional storage architecture
Redland City Council chose to return to a traditional storage architecture when it was struggling to get rates notices out in good time
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September 12, 2016
12
Sep'16
The way of all flash in Asean
Are all-flash arrays the hottest storage technology in Asean and is it only a matter of time before flash will replace hard drives for all hot and warm data?
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September 12, 2016
12
Sep'16
Aberdeen City Council begins Swan network roll-out
Aberdeen City Council has begun work on a regional fibre network to enhance digital services under the auspices of the Capita-run Scottish Wide Area Network framework
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September 12, 2016
12
Sep'16
HP Inc to pay over $1bn for Samsung printers
HP Inc has agreed to take over Samsung’s printing business, with disruption in the copier market its aim
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September 09, 2016
09
Sep'16
Cloud security processes need to mature, says panel
Many organisations still need to adapt their business practices to ensure security in the cloud, according to a panel of IT leaders
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September 09, 2016
09
Sep'16
RSA upbeat about future in Dell Technologies
RSA to maintain its independence, but will benefit from being part of Dell Technologies, says RSA president Amit Yoran
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September 09, 2016
09
Sep'16
Dell Technologies to cut up to 3,000 jobs
Creating the world’s largest privately controlled tech company is to come at the price of up to 3,000 jobs following Dell’s acquisition of EMC
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September 08, 2016
08
Sep'16
Understanding criminal underground key to defence, says Trend Micro
Studying criminal undergrounds provides clues as to how to plan cyber defences, says Trend Micro researcher
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September 08, 2016
08
Sep'16
Bank IT spending to hit $241bn across four major global regions
IT spending across four major economic regions will increase by around 4% in 2016, but Europe is the least certain
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September 08, 2016
08
Sep'16
RSA’s mission unchanged by Dell-EMC merger, says Amit Yoran
It is business as usual, says Amit Yoran, chief of EMC security division RSA, as the company officially becomes part of the newly formed tech giant to be known as Dell Technologies
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September 08, 2016
08
Sep'16
Intel to raise $3.1bn by spinning off security business
Ending what many saw as an uncomfortable marriage, Intel is to spin off its security business as a standalone pure-play cyber security company
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September 07, 2016
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Sep'16
Government must be servant of the people, says Ben Gummer
Cabinet Office minister Ben Gummer reiterates government commitment to SMEs and reveals he has given GDS “two new large pieces of work” since taking office
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September 07, 2016
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Sep'16
Expanded Security Serious Week returns in October
The second annual Security Serious Week in October is to include a government-backed conference and an awards ceremony for unsung IT security heroes
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September 07, 2016
07
Sep'16
Private encryption key sharing worrying but not new, say security experts
A study has revealed a 40% increase in the past year in the number of internet-connected devices using shared encryption certificates, highlighting that this security risk of mass hacking is growing
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September 07, 2016
07
Sep'16
Barclays uses blockchain for trade finance transactions
Barclays Bank has successfully tested the use of blockchain technology to complete a large trade finance agreement, which promises huge efficiencies
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September 07, 2016
07
Sep'16
Managed services could be key to connecting up siloed IT in Middle East organisations
Organisations in the Middle East will increasingly look for managed services to connect up their IT as they embark on digital transformation
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September 07, 2016
07
Sep'16
A quarter of local council procurement policies do not support use of G-Cloud, research shows
Latest research by public sector-focused IT provider Eduserv sheds further light on reasons why local councils have been slow to adopt the G-Cloud procurement framework
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September 06, 2016
06
Sep'16
Use ransomware to get security buy-in, says Trend Micro CTO
Ransomware is one of the top cyber threats to business, but organisations should use that to engage stakeholders and review processes and defences, says Trend Micro CTO Raimund Genes
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September 06, 2016
06
Sep'16
EU tech bodies call on EC to keep digital single market promise
TechUK has joined forces with European counterparts warning the European Commission not to stray from its plan to deliver a digital single market
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September 06, 2016
06
Sep'16
Three CEO slams ‘unfair’ spectrum holdings
Three CEO Dave Dyson calls on Ofcom to act to prevent one operator from owning more than 30% of the UK’s total mobile radio spectrum
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September 06, 2016
06
Sep'16
Openreach still neglecting SME broadband, claims TalkTalk
TalkTalk’s business division claims Openreach is neglecting business broadband connectivity, and repeats its call for SME customers to take part in Ofcom’s consultation on the future of the BT Openreach relationship
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September 06, 2016
06
Sep'16
EE adds more 4G spectrum to support latest smartphones
EE begins to roll out 4G network support for Cat 9 LTE-A smartphones, which can achieve peak speeds of over 400Mbps
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September 05, 2016
05
Sep'16
Simulated cyber attack in London adds finalists to 2016 UK Cyber Security Challenge
Ten would-be cyber warriors head to the final of the UK Cyber Security Challenge after showing off their skills to prospective employers in dealing with a simulated cyber attack
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September 05, 2016
05
Sep'16
Microsoft gets wide support in fight against US gagging orders
Microsoft wins support from a wide range of US organisations in its push back against the secrecy of US government data access requests
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September 02, 2016
02
Sep'16
Banks should avoid customer service robots for a few more years
Banking sector should not use software robots to automate customer services such as chat because consumers expect better service levels when it come to their finances
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September 02, 2016
02
Sep'16
Crest report outlines ways to address cyber security gender gap
Report on the causes and potential remedies for addressing the gender gap in cyber security is aimed at stimulating debate and co-operation in the industry
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September 02, 2016
02
Sep'16
Cheshire councils face complaints over proposed 12-year ERP contracts
The Crown Commercial Service confirms two complaints about a proposed joint council IT procurement framework – offering contracts up to 12 years in length – have been raised
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September 02, 2016
02
Sep'16
SpaceX rocket explosion is setback for Facebook internet project
Facebook’s internet project has lost a satellite it was planning to use to provide broadband coverage to sub-Saharan Africa
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August 31, 2016
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Aug'16
IoT will help ease transition to renewables, says National Grid chief
The National Grid’s chief executive, Nicola Shaw, wants to use the internet of things to balance energy demand as the UK transitions to renewable energy sources
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August 31, 2016
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Aug'16
Challenger bank Fidor adopts 'attack formation'
Computer Weekly talks to the man behind the digital challenger bank recently acquired by French retail banking giant BPCE
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August 30, 2016
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Asean ministers discuss Europol equivalent in Singapore
Governments in Southeast Asia are considering setting up a regional equivalent of Europol to help fight cyber crime
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August 30, 2016
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Aug'16
UAE firms look to light fidelity technology to enable IoT applications
LED-based connectivity slated as key component of internet of things-related deployments
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August 30, 2016
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Aug'16
Westpac bank launches Databank data protection service
Australia's Westpac bank is offering organisations that share customer data a service that it says securely locks down personal information
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August 30, 2016
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Aug'16
Cloud firm Backbone relegates X-IO SAN with Atlantis tiered storage
London-based Backbone uses Atlantis USX as storage virtualisation layer on top of PCIe flash and X-IO and as a stepping stone to hyper-converged infrastructures
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August 30, 2016
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Aug'16
CW500: How to maximise the benefits from the cloud
Moving to the cloud is a far from easy task. So what do you need to consider when embarking on a cloud implementation programme?
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August 30, 2016
30
Aug'16
Encryption hiding malware in half of cyber attacks
Cyber attackers are using encryption to hide malicious activity, making it increasingly difficult to find as more organisations turn to encryption to protect data, a study has revealed
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August 30, 2016
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Aug'16
VMware to help enterprises manage AWS, Azure and Google cloud deployments
Virtualisation giant VMware offers enterprises a helping hand with managing multi-cloud environments, spanning AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform
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August 30, 2016
30
Aug'16
VMware makes case for IT's involvement in line of business cloud purchases
Cloud software company VMware claims IT departments should not fear the shift in technology buying power to line of business units, as their skills and experience will be in high demand
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August 30, 2016
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Aug'16
Apple faces record multibillion-euro tax penalty
Apple has been hit with a €13bn tax bill after European competition authorities ruled the company benefited from an illegal tax deal in Ireland
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August 30, 2016
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Aug'16
Less than a third of organisations prepared for IoT security risks
The security industry needs to address the security basics with the growing number of IoT devices in corporate networks, according to security firm Tripwire
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August 26, 2016
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Aug'16
Ramnit Trojan targeting UK banks reactivated
IBM X-Force researchers advise banks to use adaptive malware detection and real-time endpoint malware intelligence to counter the latest evolution of Ramnit banking malware
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August 26, 2016
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Aug'16
Samsung Pay used for 100 million transactions
Samsung reports that its mobile payments app, which will soon be available in the UK, has transacted 100 million payments in its first year of availability
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August 26, 2016
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Aug'16
EE pushes further into content delivery with Apple Music tie-up
Mobile network operator will offer six months of Apple Music free to new and upgrading customers as it expands into content provision
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August 26, 2016
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Aug'16
Apple patches triple iOS security threat
Businesses and consumers are being urged to update their versions of Apple's iOS to fix three critical, zero-day vulnerabilities that enable attackers to spy on victims
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August 25, 2016
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Aug'16
Apple iPhones plagued by device failure and crashing apps, report claims
A report on mobile device performance produced by Blancco Technology Group says the performance of Apple iPhones is flagging compared with Android-based devices
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August 24, 2016
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Aug'16
UK organisations still not taking ransomware seriously
Security experts say UK organisations are not taking ransomware attacks seriously enough, after two studies reveal that tens of UK universities and NHS Trusts have been attacked
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August 24, 2016
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Aug'16
London datacentre market enjoys pre-Brexit surge in demand for colocation space
CBRE's pre-Brexit look at the European datacentre market sees London reap the benefits of a surge in demand for colocation space during the second quarter
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August 24, 2016
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Aug'16
UK second only to US in DDoS attacks
Distributed denial of service attacks on UK organisations have eased from a peak in the fourth quarter of 2015, but the UK remains the world’s second most targeted country
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August 23, 2016
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Aug'16
Singapore models entire country in 3D with smart map
Singapore authorities are creating 3D maps of the entire country to help organisations in the public and private sector make better planning decisions.
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August 23, 2016
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Aug'16
Trend Micro confirms rise of ransomware and whaling
Ransomware is confirmed as a pervasive threat and whaling emerges as a strong trend, according to the latest security report by Trend Micro
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August 23, 2016
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Aug'16
400 security events a second monitored on Olympics network
IT records as well as sporting records were set at the recent Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro
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August 23, 2016
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Aug'16
Microsoft and Lenovo deepen strategic ties
Microsoft announces another cross-licensing deal that will see its software pre-installed on millions of Android devices
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August 23, 2016
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Aug'16
There is life in Finland’s IT sector despite Nokia and Microsoft layoffs
Regional development organisations in Finland describe how despite massive job cuts Nokia and Microsoft have provided the foundations for IT industry development
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August 22, 2016
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How Middle East CIOs can steer business strategy
The perception of the role of CIO at organisations in the Middle East is gradually shifting from back-end support to business enabler
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August 22, 2016
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Aug'16
Mixed reaction to Anderson review of bulk surveillance powers
While the Anderson review’s recommendation of a technical advisory panel has been welcomed, human rights groups say the opportunity to move to more targeted surveillance has been missed
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August 19, 2016
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Aug'16
Expect ransomware arrests soon, says bitcoin tracking firm Chainalysis
Law enforcement organisations are set to ramp up arrests of cyber criminals behind ransomware attacks, according to financial technology startup Chainalysis
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August 19, 2016
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Aug'16
Volvo joins forces with Uber for autonomous vehicle pilot
Self-driving Volvo cars will take to the streets of Pittsburgh as part of a test of autonomous technology spearheaded by ride-sharing firm Uber
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August 19, 2016
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Aug'16
Police arrest woman in connection with Sage data breach
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of fraud in connection with a data breach at accounting software firm Sage
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August 18, 2016
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Aug'16
Cisco confirms 5,500 lay-offs amid restructuring
Networking giant has confirmed it will cut more than 5,500 jobs in an effort to trim the fat in low-growth business areas and enhance its performance elsewhere
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August 17, 2016
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Aug'16
Cyber attack recovery 300% dearer due to skills shortage
The improvement of specialist security expertise is one of the top three drivers for an additional investment in IT security, but many struggle to find people with the skills they need, a report reveals
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August 17, 2016
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Aug'16
Ford promises to mass-produce an autonomous car by 2021
The world’s first high-volume, fully autonomous vehicle will operate in a ride-hailing or sharing service by 2021, says Ford
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August 17, 2016
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Aug'16
Cisco to cut one-fifth of its global workforce
Company reportedly plans to cut up to 14,000 jobs as it shifts focus from networking hardware to software and cloud-based systems
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August 16, 2016
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Aug'16
No appetite among ISPs to become broadband USO provider, says Ofcom
Ofcom’s summary of responses to its consultation over the proposed broadband universal service obligation reveals that many service providers do not want to take on the job
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August 16, 2016
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Aug'16
Google takes on FaceTime and Skype with Duo
Google is betting on simplicity, cross-platform functionality and privacy concerns to attract smartphone uses to its Duo video-calling app
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August 15, 2016
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Aug'16
Sage data breach underlines insider threat
Organisations need to take insider threats more seriously say security experts, as Sage warns that a data breach using an internal log-in may have compromised employee data at nearly 300 UK firms
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August 12, 2016
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Aug'16
Financial cyber attacks increase as malware writers join forces
Financial malware attacks increased 16% in the second quarter of the year, driven by collaboration between the developers of two banking Trojans in the top the financial malware threats, says Kaspersky Lab
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August 12, 2016
12
Aug'16
Russia competition watchdog fines Google $6.8m over Android
As Google faces a fine of around $3bn for anti-competitive practices in Europe, Russian authorities have ordered the internet giant to pay $6.8m for abusing its dominant position with Android device makers
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August 11, 2016
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Aug'16
IT business confidence in UK drops by a fifth
Brexit is set to shake-up the IT industry, given many tech firms run European head offices in the UK
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August 11, 2016
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Aug'16
Google Fiber to expand tests of gigabit-speed wireless broadband
Google Fiber plans to expand tests of wireless broadband to accelerate the roll-out of low-cost superfast internet across the US
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August 10, 2016
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Aug'16
UK well equipped to protect data after Brexit, says new ICO head
The public sector, industry, civil society and the public at large all have a role to play in effective data protection regulation, says new UK information commissioner Elizabeth Denham
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August 10, 2016
10
Aug'16
Intel to acquire AI firm Nervana Systems
Chip maker Intel is to acquire artificial intelligence firm Nervana Systems in a bid to take AI to the next level based on its Xeon and Phi processors
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August 09, 2016
09
Aug'16
PwC Australia uses gamification to teach cyber security lessons
With the number of cyber incidents identified by Australian organisations more than doubling in the past year, PwC is using an online game to give enterprises first-hand experience of what it means to face a cyber attack
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August 09, 2016
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Aug'16
Global infosec spending to reach £63bn in 2016, says Gartner
Although security spending is moving to detection and response, Gartner expects preventive security to continue strong growth
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August 08, 2016
08
Aug'16
Strider cyber attack group deploying malware for espionage
Symantec security researchers have uncovered a spying campaign by a previously unknown group using modular malware as stealthware
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August 08, 2016
08
Aug'16
900 million Android devices vulnerable to attackers
Enterprises and individuals need to install security updates for all devices with vulnerable Qualcomm chip drivers if they want to ensure attackers can‘t take control of them, warns Check Point
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August 05, 2016
05
Aug'16
Artificial intelligence takes centre stage in cyber security
Artificial intelligence-led cyber security technology has been in the spotlight at two major industry conferences in Las Vegas, signalling a firm trend in cyber defence research
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August 04, 2016
04
Aug'16
Italian-based Android RAT spies on mobiles in Japan and China, say researchers
Researchers discover an Italian-based Android RAT designed for spying that is targeting mobile devices using their unique identification codes
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August 03, 2016
03
Aug'16
Gap between biggest and smallest cloud infrastructure firms is growing
Synergy Research Group's second-quarter cloud infrastructure services tracker reveals that the gap between the market's biggest and smallest players is getting wider
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August 03, 2016
03
Aug'16
Blockchain could be decades away for Australian enterprises
Blockchain use by Australian enterprises could be decades away despite the hive of activity around the technology
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August 02, 2016
02
Aug'16
Saudi Telecom Company builds out NFV capabilities
Operator continues roll-out of network function virtualisation-based services as networking trend sweeps Gulf region
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July 29, 2016
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Researcher uncovers UK government threat to privacy
Despite concerns about the draft Investigatory Powers Bill, a legal researcher has highlighted that existing legislation is a much bigger threat to privacy than most UK citizens realise
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July 29, 2016
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Jul'16
AWS vs Google vs Microsoft: How the enterprise cloud war is hotting up
With Amazon, Google and Microsoft all reporting strong growth on the back of cloud, we take a closer look at how they have achieved it
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July 29, 2016
29
Jul'16
Mobile and video pay off for Google’s parent company Alphabet
Alphabet ascribes strong second quarter financial results to long-term investments in mobile and video as demand for advertising through these channels increases
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July 29, 2016
29
Jul'16
Universities give free cloud services to UK medical researchers
The Universities of Bath, Birmingham, Cardiff, Swansea and Warwick are giving researchers free access to cloud-based compute resources to speed up scientific discovery process
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July 28, 2016
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Jul'16
Nordic CIO interview: Vesa Erolainen, Pöyry
Doubts were raised when Vesa Erolainen, CIO at Finnish engineering and consulting company Pöyry, outlined his IT transformation plan, but he ended up winning an award for it
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July 28, 2016
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Jul'16
BT sales increase 35% in 2016 Q2 with EE and broadband boosts
BT Group reported a 35% increase in revenue as it benefits from its EE acquisition and a large share of the broadband market