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June 14, 2016
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Health and care IT industry join forces to create action group to champion interoperability
29 health and social care IT suppliers launch an action group to accelerate the development of open standards in the sector
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June 14, 2016
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Jun'16
Openreach CEO Selley emphasises broadband delivery technology
Joe Garner’s replacement at Openreach, technologist and engineer Clive Selley, discusses VDSL, G.fast and pure fibre as elements of the future for UK broadband
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June 13, 2016
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Jun'16
Interoute launches virtual datacentre zone in Singapore
Interoute’s second Asian cloud zone, after Hong Kong, increases its networked cloud coverage to 16 zones globally
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June 13, 2016
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Jun'16
Singapore banks adopt voice biometrics for user authentication
Banks in Singapore are rolling out biometric technology to improve customer services by speeding up the authentication process
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June 13, 2016
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Microsoft to acquire LinkedIn for $26bn
Microsoft is taking over LinkedIn, with boosts to its Dynamics and Office 365 businesses expected
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June 13, 2016
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Jun'16
Queen’s Birthday Honours list recognises more women in IT
The 2016 Queen’s Birthday Honours list recognised a number of IT and digital entrepreneurs, and been hailed as the most diverse ever
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June 10, 2016
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Middle East virtualisation strategies mature
CIOs in the Middle East are formulating their virtualisation strategies as the region warms to the benefits of cloud computing
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June 10, 2016
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Jun'16
Australia knows it has a cyber security problem, but not the scale
The Australian government is aware it has a cyber security challenge, but might not understand the size of the issue, according to experts
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June 09, 2016
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Jun'16
Bahrain IT hub could increase choice for Middle East organisations
The Bahrain government is trying to create an IT industry with global ambitions that could increase options for CIOs in the wider Middle East region
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June 09, 2016
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Cloud firm adds Cloudian object storage to satisfy S3 demand
Calligo puts Cloudian object storage on Lenovo hardware to add a tier of storage for customers that want Amazon S3-compatible cloud services, but not from Amazon
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June 09, 2016
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Jun'16
Datacentre operators should evaluate emerging markets before jumping in
Indian telco CEO claims datacentre operators are risking business failure by not investing time in getting to know the nuances of emerging markets before expanding into them
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June 09, 2016
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Jun'16
Edge datacentres hailed as answer to latency concerns in IoT era
With user demand for low-latency, high-performing applications, delegates at Datacloud Europe 2016 hail edge datacentres as the answer
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June 08, 2016
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Poor tech choices damage productivity and cut income
Mid-sized businesses are less efficient and are losing money because they give staff the wrong computing devices to do their jobs
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June 08, 2016
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Citrix expands in Middle East with first Saudi Arabia office
Citrix is increasing its presence in the Middle East, opening its first office in Saudi Arabia with plans to expand into Qatar and Egypt
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June 08, 2016
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Jun'16
William Hague MP defends Investigatory Powers Bill
The idea of a 'Snoopers Charter' is ridiculous in the light of current and planned checks and balances around access to communications data, says William Hague
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June 08, 2016
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Jun'16
Icelandic airport uses Wi-Fi to improve services and efficiency
The swiftly expanding Keflavik Airport in Reykjavík is using a combination of sensors and Wi-Fi to monitor passenger movement and improve airport efficiency
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June 08, 2016
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Jun'16
EDF Energy upgrades network with Vodafone
EDF Energy signs a 10-year, multi-million pound contract with Vodafone to update its communications and IT infrastructure to support training and compliance
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June 07, 2016
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Internet traffic to triple by 2020, says Cisco
The latest edition of Cisco’s Visual Networking Index predicts a near tripling of internet traffic during the coming years as more than a billion people come online
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June 07, 2016
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Unlicensed software rife among Asean computer users, says BSA
The Asean region has the highest levels of unlicensed software use, according to the 2016 Global Software Survey from the Business Software Alliance (BSA)
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June 07, 2016
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Insurer launches UK’s first driverless car policy
Specialist motor insurance provider Adrian Flux introduces new contract terms for a driverless car insurance policy
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June 06, 2016
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Rio 2016 Olympics passes final IT test
IT services firm Atos completes its 200,000 hours of testing the IT systems for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics
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June 06, 2016
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Jun'16
Government reaches accord over ESN in National Parks England
The Home Office reaches an agreement with National Parks England over the provision of mobile coverage for the emergency services
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June 02, 2016
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Jun'16
Nordic CIO interview: Claes-Håkan Johansson, Preem
CIO of Swedish fuel company tells Computer Weekly about the firm’s digital journey and how IT has made sure it is part of the business
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June 01, 2016
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Jun'16
MPs’ private emails are routinely accessed by GCHQ
Computer Weekly investigation reveals the extent of interception of MPs’ and peers’ email communications and data
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June 01, 2016
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Jun'16
Microsoft sells 1,500 mobile patents to Xiaomi in licensing deal
Sale of mobile patent portfolio comes alongside software licensing agreement and may herald Xiaomi’s expansion into Europe and the US, say analysts
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June 01, 2016
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Safe Harbour confusion fuels rise in demand for European datacentre space, CBRE claims
User demand for locally hosted cloud services prompts cloud firms and infrastructure providers to rapidly take-up datacentre space in Europe, CBRE research shows
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June 01, 2016
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Gotthard Base Tunnel opens with 4G coverage throughout
Rail passengers travelling through the Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland will be able to access 4G LTE connectivity throughout their journey
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June 01, 2016
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Thailand province successfully trials flood simulation system
A province of Thailand is using an IT system from NEC to help it predict floods
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May 27, 2016
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Bristol Water outsources IT as business model transforms
Bristol Water outsources IT to Wipro to support it through a period of transformation to its operating model
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May 27, 2016
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Developers welcome ruling in Google’s battle with Oracle over Java
A San Francisco court has confirmed that copyright laws allow fair use of Java APIs in Oracle’s six-year battle with Google over Android
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May 26, 2016
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Santander uses blockchain for international payments
Bank is using blockchain to underpin its latest app, which enables customers to make international payments 24 hours a day, which clear the next day
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May 26, 2016
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Avoiding a security nightmare at South Australia’s Catholic schools
Taking on the challenge of securing student and organisational data while ensuring easy access to resources
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May 26, 2016
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UK challenger bank OakNorth puts its core systems in AWS cloud
UK challenger bank OakNorth is putting core banking systems in the Amazon Web Services cloud
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May 26, 2016
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Navigating the world of cross-sector collaboration
Three very different organisations share their stories of how to make projects a success and deliver real results
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May 26, 2016
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European cloud buyers unmoved by low prices, suggests 451 Research
451 Research’s latest Cloud Price Index investigates link between low-cost cloud services and provider market share
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May 26, 2016
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UK government details plans for National Cyber Security Centre
The objectives of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre are to address systemic vulnerabilities, reduce risks, respond to serious incidents and nurture national cyber security capability
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May 25, 2016
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A new wave of cyber attacks targets the Middle East’s banks
Hot on the heels of the Qatar National Bank breach comes a campaign employing advanced social engineering techniques
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May 25, 2016
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Theresa May agrees to review proposed bulk data collection powers
Labour welcomes the government’s commitment to review bulk data collection powers in the draft Investigatory Powers Bill, but says more change is needed to win the party’s backing
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May 25, 2016
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CSC and HP’s services division merging, joint sales could hit $26bn a year
Both entities will take an equal stake in the new business
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May 24, 2016
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Australia’s government commits to fintech innovation and blockchain
Australia’s latest government budget included commitment to the financial technology revolution, but what developments are already afoot?
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May 24, 2016
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Philippines expands tax payments with mobile system
The Philippines tax office is enabling people to access more services via their mobile phones
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May 23, 2016
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Three Ireland sets out to become an omnichannel operator
Mobile network Three Ireland chooses Amdocs to support a ground-up rebuild of its systems and processes after acquiring O2’s Irish business in 2014
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May 23, 2016
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Dutch mastering the art of big data analysis
Gathering and analysing huge amounts of data offers the promise of business efficiency and new opportunities. We look at what this all means for the once-cautious Dutch
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May 20, 2016
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No trade-off between security and privacy, says Claude Moraes MEP
Any legislation on encryption should be preceded by an in depth and careful reflection process, says EU Civil Liberties Committee chair Claude Moraes
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May 20, 2016
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Copenhagen creates marketplace for trading data
Organisations in Copenhagen can buy and sell previously unavailable data on a data marketplace set up by the city government
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May 20, 2016
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HumanOps calls for improved working conditions for infrastructure operations staff
The pressure of delivering 24/7 support to IT infrastructure is taking its toll on the people tasked with caring for it, warns HumanOps advocates
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May 20, 2016
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Cabinet Office failed to manage risks around migration to shared service centres, says NAO
The government’s delayed programme to migrate back-office functions to two shared service centres is not achieving value for money, lacks an integrated business case and has failed to track additional costs incurred, says the NAO
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May 19, 2016
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Digital inclusion charity demands government enforcement of web accessibility laws
AbilityNet claims government is "falling down on the job" by failing to act against firms that do not make their websites and services accessible to disabled users
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May 19, 2016
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Apple hit with first double-digit drop in iPhone sales
Smartphone market saturation in developed countries blamed for fall in demand for Apple devices
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May 19, 2016
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Gov.uk Verify to go live 24 May 2016
On 24 May 2016, the government’s identity assurance platform will move from beta to “fully live”, after missing its original April go-live target
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May 19, 2016
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Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS to get “pre-built” EPR
The NHS trust decides to invest in an electronic patient record system from Cerner as part of a major investment programme in IT and infrastructure
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May 19, 2016
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ING Turkey uses digital technology to improve services and grow customer base
Turkish bank uses business process management technology to offer financial services through 1,500 grocery stores, technology outlets and post offices
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May 18, 2016
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Government claims Electronic Communications Code reforms will boost UK network coverage
Government plans to cut costs associated with letting mobile operators build infrastructure on private land could lead to lower mobile costs for consumers, it is claimed
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May 17, 2016
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Police set for better engagement with UK tech firms
The policing lead for digital investigation and intelligence says new structures will improve engagement and collaboration between the UK tech industry and police forces
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May 17, 2016
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Equinix sells eight European datacentres to rival Digital Realty for $874m
As Equinix sells off eight European datacentres to rival Digital Realty, analyst Steve Wallage predicts what the fallout from the deal might be
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May 16, 2016
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GDS urged to reinstate G-Cloud web accessibility safeguards
Public sector IT buyers risk breaking disability discrimination laws, following removal of web accessibility safeguards from G-Cloud, it is claimed
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May 12, 2016
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This show’s not over: What next for Three and O2?
The European Commission may have shut down Three’s attempt to buy out O2 in the UK, but nobody thinks the story’s going to end there
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May 11, 2016
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Australia wants more fintech opportunity despite surprisingly low budget commitment
Australia’s federal budget has a surprisingly low financial commitment to fintech, despite the country’s clear appetite for developing the sector
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May 11, 2016
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Salesforce turns to AWS for internet of things cloud test support
Cloud CRM giant is reportedly using the AWS public cloud to give it the capacity it needs to cope with the internet of things data deluge
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May 11, 2016
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CityFibre lights up Milton Keynes and Northampton
CityFibre opens up its metro fibre networks to b2b services in Milton Keynes and Northampton
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May 11, 2016
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European Commission blocks Three’s takeover of O2
The European Commission has blocked the proposed takeover of UK mobile network O2 by competitor Three
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May 10, 2016
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Safer cycling project wins BT smart city contest
Northern Irish startup See.Sense scoops £15,000 prize in BT smart city contest after developing a connected bike light
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May 10, 2016
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Nokia plunges to €513m loss after Alcatel-Lucent acquisition
Costs mount up at network equipment supplier Nokia following its acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent
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May 10, 2016
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Virgin Media connections spike as Project Lightning takes hold
Virgin Media adds a record number of subscribers to its platform in the first quarter of 2016
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May 09, 2016
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Shadow IT cited as reason why some firms lack formal cloud strategy
Research from VMTurbo suggests firms are using cloud, even if they claim not to have a formal private or public deployment plan in place
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May 09, 2016
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CW500: The right skills, suppliers and vision are key to a great IT strategy
IT transformation should not be a one-off event. It should be a continuous improvement and exist in the DNA of everybody in the company
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May 09, 2016
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Lenovo expands x86 server production to Europe
Chinese hardware manufacturer claims move will result in faster delivery times and lower costs for European customers
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May 09, 2016
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EE expands 4G roll-out with satellite backhaul
EE signs communications provider Avanti to use satellite capacity for mobile backhaul on its 4G network at a number of sites in the UK
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May 09, 2016
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Two-thirds of UK businesses hit by cyber security breaches, but directors remain unaware
Two-thirds of large UK businesses are hit by cyber security attacks, but directors aren’t told about them, according to a government sponsored report
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May 06, 2016
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Swedbank boosts customer service with a virtual assistant
Nuance Nina will offer basic frontline support for online customers
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May 06, 2016
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CIO interview: Henrik Iversen, Monjasa
The head of IT at Danish oil and shipping company Monjasa tells Computer Weekly about making IT part of the decision-making process and managing personal development
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May 06, 2016
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Network visibility remains the key to safe digital transformation, says Cisco
Accessing analytics to deal with incidents is the future of information security, according to Terry Greer-King
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May 05, 2016
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Consumers would buy banking and insurance from Google, Amazon or Facebook
Consumers in Europe increasingly consider companies such as Facebook and Google as potential financial services providers
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May 05, 2016
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Australia closing tax loopholes, ready to grab millions of dollars from tech giants
OECD initiative and audits of some of the world’s biggest technology firms prompted the tax clampdown, outlined in a budget statement
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May 05, 2016
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CIO Interview: Vesa Pirinen, YIT Group
When Vesa Pirinen became CIO at Finnish construction firm YIT Group, he set out to question the norm
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May 05, 2016
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Hyper-converged systems to hit mainstream datacentre adoption within five years
Market watcher Gartner predicts the hyper-converged market will be worth $5bn by 2019 as integrated systems become a staple of mainstream datacentre environments
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May 04, 2016
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Quarter of banks will use startups to replace legacy IT
A quarter of banks will go to financial technology suppliers for their online and mobile banking requirements by 2020
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April 29, 2016
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Virtual desktop infrastructure set for Middle East enterprise growth
More and more IT leaders in the Middle East are considering adopting virtual desktop infrastructures, but user cases are needed to speed things up
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April 29, 2016
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Cyber security in Belgium will gain prominence after terror attacks
Belgium’s physical security has been branded inadequate, so how does the country’s cyber security measure up?
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April 29, 2016
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Canonical founder: "OpenStack no lifeline for legacy tech suppliers"
Canonical founder Mark Shuttleworth warns legacy tech suppliers may struggle to get the “magic returns” they may be expecting from aligning themselves with OpenStack
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April 29, 2016
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Saudi Arabia could warm to cloud computing, so long as regulation and connectivity keep pace
One of the world’s biggest oil producers has responded to tumbling crude prices by announcing a $2tn war chest to fund an economic diversification strategy, with IT set to be a beneficiary
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April 28, 2016
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Asean CIOs expect IT budget increase in 2016
IT leaders in the Asean region expect to spend more on IT this year, with big data, mobility and IoT all priorities
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April 28, 2016
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Disrupting IT in the Nordics, from banks to taxis
IT is dramatically changing traditional industry sectors in the Nordic region. Computer Weekly examines the transformation
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April 28, 2016
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Apple Pay gets a million new users a week but profit remains elusive
Apple's mobile payments service is popular with consumers and banks but the company has yet to find ways to make 'meaningful' money from it
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April 28, 2016
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UFO broadband network sees promising results from pilot testing
Trials of York’s Ultra Fibre Optic (UFO) broadband service is moving ahead, with early adopters proving enthusiastic about the speeds available
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April 27, 2016
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IT outsourcing starts year with a bang
The IT outsourcing sector got off to a strong start in 2016, with sales volumes and values up
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April 27, 2016
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Mainstream adoption of blockchain by banks is 10 years away
Banks could be putting blockchain under the microscope in a lab environment for the next 10 years, according to Forrester
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April 27, 2016
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Singapore is second most cloud ready country in Asia-Pacific
Broadband quality, data privacy and pro-business regime makes Singapore the second most cloud ready country in the Apac region
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April 27, 2016
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Apple CEO looks to services as device revenues fall
Apple's services division has emerged as its second biggest earner after iPhone sales, as quarterly revenues declined 13%, in line with forecasts
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April 27, 2016
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OpenStack Foundation calls for greater enterprise input in open source initiatives
OpenStack Foundation claims enterprises are increasingly realising that their future depends on being actively involved with open source
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April 26, 2016
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Action for Children mobilises staff on Claranet’s managed network
Action for Children, the charity behind Byte Night, moves onto Claranet’s MPLS core network to support the wholesale revitalisation of its ICT
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April 26, 2016
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EE open sources rural network coverage problem
Mobile operator EE enlists Lime Micro and Ubuntu founder Canonical to help develop open source network capabilities and services for rural areas
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April 26, 2016
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Vodafone and Huawei open narrowband IoT lab
Mobile operator Vodafone supplies connectivity to an internet of things (IoT) joint venture development centre with Huawei in Newbury
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April 26, 2016
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CityFibre rolls out gigabit services in Leeds and Bradford
Fibre backhaul supplier CityFibre enlists local ISPs Diva Telecom and Exa Networks to launch gigabit broadband services in Leeds and Bradford
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April 26, 2016
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Interview: Janet Hughes, Gov.uk Verify programme director, GDS
As the Government Digital Service prepares to go fully live with its identity assurance service Gov.uk Verify, Computer Weekly speaks to programme director Janet Hughes
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April 25, 2016
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Lloyds Bank offshores more IT roles to India
Lloyds Banking Group is offshoring more IT jobs to India as part of its latest cost-cutting announcement
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April 25, 2016
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Australia pledges A$230m to prevent a ‘lawless’ cyber domain
Australia's latest cyber security strategy will see the appointment of a cyber ambassador, charged with liaising with other nations
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April 25, 2016
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Indonesian internet users turn to smartphones to go online
Organisations with a cyber footprint in Indonesia must understand most internet users in the country access online content and services on smartphones
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April 22, 2016
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Nordic corporations open their doors to tech startups
Traditional Nordic corporations are starting to take advantage of the vibrant startup community in the region, and they are changing the way they think
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April 22, 2016
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British Library's 'digital wallpaper' brings Shakespeare to the smartphone
The British Library is enabling people to download digital facsimiles of first edition Shakespeare plays to their devices using ‘digital wallpaper’