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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
01
Jun'16
Success is a driver of imposter syndrome
At an event to help women in technology overcome doubts about their abilities, career coach Deena Gornick explained imposter syndrome and invited tech professionals to tell how they overcame the phenomenon
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May 30, 2016
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May'16
Middle East CIO interview: V. Chandrasekar, Standard Chartered
The CIO of Standard Chartered bank in the Middle East tells Computer Weekly about the challenge of keeping customers happy through IT
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May 27, 2016
27
May'16
IT Priorities 2016: Mobile support and SDN top the network agenda
Computer Weekly’s annual IT Priorities research reveals that UK buyers are responding well to network and mobile tech that supports remote working strategies
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May 26, 2016
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May'16
Nordic CIO interview: Petteri Naulapää, Stockmann
CIO of Finnish-listed international retailer tells Computer Weekly about the department store’s journey towards omnichannel
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May 25, 2016
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May'16
Implementation problems ‘inevitable’ in HMRC’s digital transformation, says NAO
HMRC “misjudged” impact of its transformation programme and failed to build in sufficient contingency in its plans, says National Audit Office
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May 25, 2016
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May'16
Atos hits Rio 2016 Olympics IT milestone
The IT underpinning the 2016 Olympics in Rio enters a critical phase as one of its essential event management systems starts to work
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May 24, 2016
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May'16
Benelux CIO interview: Stefaan Motte, Materialise
CIO of Belgian 3D printing company explains how selling software to competitors is good for a fledgling industry
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May 24, 2016
24
May'16
The emergence of the Creative CIO
A new kind of transformational and strategic CIO has started to appear, willing to harness disruption techniques and add value to the organisation
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May 23, 2016
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May'16
CIO interview: Brad Dowden, Airswift
Recruitment firm’s new CIO wants to help the business make the most of IT and use technology to improve speed and efficiency
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May 23, 2016
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May'16
Middle East CIOs put ambitious IT projects on hold as cheap oil hurts business
A lack of business confidence leads some organisations in the Middle East to delay or abandon ambitious IT projects that may not show an immediate return
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May 20, 2016
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May'16
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
20
May'16
CIO Interview: Esa Viitamäki, Posti Group
IT demands and a changing market prompted Finland’s state-owned postal provider to transform itself
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May 20, 2016
20
May'16
CIO interview: Antti Ylä-Jarkko, city of Vantaa, Finland
The CIO of Finnish city Vantaa tells Computer Weekly why the Nordic public sector can lead the way in the use of digital
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May 19, 2016
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May'16
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 17, 2016
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May'16
Employers offering apprenticeships should spread the word
The Skills Funding Agency says firms training apprentices should share the experience with other businesses
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May 17, 2016
17
May'16
South Yorkshire and Humberside police forces award £41m IT contract to Sopra Steria
Two police forces have selected Sopra Steria to supply a common IT system to align business processes in a deal worth up to £41m
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May 16, 2016
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May'16
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 13, 2016
13
May'16
UK government’s call for evidence on business broadband closes June 2016
The UK government’s call for evidence on broadband for small to medium-sized enterprises is due to close, with the review aiming to drive down the cost of high-quality broadband for smaller businesses
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May 13, 2016
13
May'16
Sainsbury’s launches software development apprenticeship in bid to up tech skills
Retailer Sainsbury’s is targeting those with and without previous technical skills to become software development apprentices
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May 12, 2016
12
May'16
Hundreds more jobs to go at RBS as digital replaces branch services
RBS is cutting more jobs and closing branches as customers increasingly prefer digital services
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May 11, 2016
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May'16
Take part in our groundbreaking research into organisational change
Take part in our groundbreaking research to identify best practice in IT project management and organisational change. Participants receive a free, confidential, 11-page report that will provide insights into their chosen project, including a ...
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May 10, 2016
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May'16
BBC hones IT project management, but still room for improvement
National Audit Office report finds the BBC’s management of critical projects has improved since the failure of its Digital Media Initiative, but further action is needed
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May 10, 2016
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May'16
Parts of Whitehall will no longer exist by 2030, says Stephen Foreshew-Cain
By 2030, parts of Whitehall will no longer exist, policy making will change and digital government will be the norm, predicts government digital chief Stephen Foreshew-Cain
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May 09, 2016
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May'16
CIO interview: Stefan Stigendal, Samhall
The CIO of Swedish company Samhall has the task of digitising its business while ensuring its staff, many of whom are disabled, get used to using IT
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May 09, 2016
09
May'16
CIO interview: Mark Ridley, Reed.co.uk
Reed.co.uk CIO Mark Ridley is due to leave after 18 years at the company. He talks to Computer Weekly about his decision to resign, plans for the future and the remaining challenges in his current job
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May 09, 2016
09
May'16
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
09
May'16
Younger children more interested in technology careers than teens
Younger children are more interested in a career in technology than their older teenage counterparts who become disaffected as they grow older
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May 06, 2016
06
May'16
Technology entrepreneurs: Tech is part of everything
A panel of technology entrepreneurs gave advice to teenage girls about starting tech companies, and admitted there’s a reason people are “falling into tech”
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May 06, 2016
06
May'16
Swedbank boosts customer service with a virtual assistant
Nuance Nina will offer basic frontline support for online customers
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May 05, 2016
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May'16
Difficult-to-use IT pushes stress and heart rates to dangerous levels
Studies indicate trying to fix or work with tricky technology isn’t particularly good for your health
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May 05, 2016
05
May'16
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 04, 2016
04
May'16
Vote for the most influential woman in UK IT 2016
Who deserves to win the 2016 title of the most influential woman in UK IT?
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May 04, 2016
04
May'16
Shell the latest multinational to insource IT offshore
Oil giant Shell is the latest large business to announce plans to insource its IT operations at a delivery centre in Bangalore, India
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May 04, 2016
04
May'16
Most Influential Women in UK IT 2016: Entrants to the Hall of Fame
Computer Weekly recognises more great women’s lifetime achievements in its Most Influential Women in UK IT Hall of Fame
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May 04, 2016
04
May'16
The changing role of the Middle East CIO
CIOs in the Middle East have the skills that could make them CEOs – and technology's growing importance in the enterprise makes this increasingly likely
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May 03, 2016
03
May'16
NHS 24 delays IT system go-live again
NHS 24 won’t attempt a second go-live of its £117m IT system in June after discovering further technical problems, but still plans to deploy the system in summer 2016
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May 03, 2016
03
May'16
HCC Europe: Open standards, hybrid and integration are key to cloud services
Cloud technology can bring businesses into the internet age, but has to be based on open architecture and innovation to bring value, according to Huawei
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April 29, 2016
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Apr'16
Tech-savvy Asean populations shake up enterprise IT, says AIA CTO
A young, urban and tech-savvy population in the Asean region has forced enterprises to rethink their IT strategies
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April 29, 2016
29
Apr'16
IT challenges may force RBS to miss EU deadline to split businesses
Problems related to creating an IT platform for the Royal Bank of Scotland’s planned divestment look set to cause delays
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April 28, 2016
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Apr'16
DropBox ups cloud collaboration with Project Infinite
Enterprise cloud collaboration is a major focus for Dropbox, with Project Infinite allowing users to access company files regardless of hard drive size
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April 28, 2016
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Apr'16
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
28
Apr'16
Interview: Alistair Duggin, head of accessibility, Government Digital Service
GDS’s head of accessibility, Alistair Duggin, aims to help government departments design digital services that are accessible to everyone
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April 27, 2016
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Apr'16
Cloud services top priority in Australian and New Zealand enterprises in 2016
Around 60% of IT leaders in Australia and New Zealand expect their cloud computing spending to increase in 2016, with hybrid cloud projects a priority
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April 27, 2016
27
Apr'16
Mobilising a workforce drives up performance and productivity
Mobile workers are also more creative, satisfied and loyal, says EIU study
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April 26, 2016
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Apr'16
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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Apr'16
CIO interview: Ulrica Holmgren, Telenor Sweden
The Swedish CIO of telecoms provider Telenor tells Computer Weekly about the company’s agility, pilot projects and the digital journey
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April 22, 2016
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Apr'16
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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Apr'16
Barnet Council audit finds some Capita services lacking
The internal audit reports show a series of failings by supplier Capita, such as “no documented IT disaster recovery plans” and gaps in change management processes
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April 22, 2016
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Apr'16
NHS England funds online GP appointments
NHS England promises clinical commissioning groups more than 18% increase in funding for IT services and plans to launch a £45m fund for e-consultations
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April 21, 2016
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Apr'16
GCHQ told analysts to assume surveillance 'bulk data' is legal
Documents obtained by charity Privacy International reveal insights into GCHQ’s collection of sensitive bulk data, as lawyers question the impact of surveillance on legal privilege, fair trials and protection of whistleblowers
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April 21, 2016
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Apr'16
Singapore online grocer RedMart uses cloud ERP to drive growth
Online retailer RedMart turned to cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) when its existing system struggled to keep up with business growth
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April 21, 2016
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Apr'16
Halfords CIO jumps ship to move to Morrisons
Halfords CIO Anna Barsby will be moving to head up technology at supermarket chain Morrisons
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April 20, 2016
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Apr'16
Guidance on consent and opt-outs for patient data sharing delayed
A review by Fiona Caldicott on patient data sharing – originally expected in February, then delayed until April – is now not due to be published until after the EU referendum
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April 19, 2016
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Apr'16
Three-quarters of Brits unaware of IP Bill, one-third don’t care
Millions of UK citizens remain in the dark about the reach and scope of the Investigatory Powers Bill, or the so-called Snoopers’ Charter, says Broadband Genie
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April 19, 2016
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Apr'16
IBM financials squeezed but cloud, mobile, security and analytics show growth
Cloud, security, mobility and analytics are the future for IBM as revenue drops for 16th quarter
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April 18, 2016
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Apr'16
Suppliers charge ‘exorbitant’ fees for council tax system changes
Report on local council tax support schemes finds Universal Credit systems aren’t communicating with local council systems and local authorities are being charged “exorbitant amounts” by suppliers
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April 18, 2016
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Apr'16
CIO interview: Gerard Spans, Arcadis
The CIO of the Netherlands-based global design and consulting company tells Computer Weekly how he manages the three responsibilities which he sees as the future of his role
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April 15, 2016
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Apr'16
Israeli volunteers ready their cyber defences as Anonymous affiliates attack
Every April, Israel braces itself for an onslaught from pro-Palestinian hackers, but the occupants of a small conference room in Tel Aviv stand in their way
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April 15, 2016
15
Apr'16
Lack of career progression pushes IT workers to shop around for jobs
Research from EMC finds that a lack of career progression in their current organisation is the top reason IT people choose to move jobs
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April 15, 2016
15
Apr'16
Australian universities increase IT spending well above global average
Australian universities are increasing their IT spending as they improve learning and operational efficiency
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April 14, 2016
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Apr'16
NHS England shares results of trusts' digital maturity self-assessments
Data suggests Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust come out on top in NHS England’s digital maturity assessment
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April 14, 2016
14
Apr'16
Government surveillance under fire across Europe
UK and US government surveillance programmes are facing criticism from the courts, MPs and data protection regulators
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April 13, 2016
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Apr'16
Public sector IT leaders gamble on digital projects, says survey
More than a third of European public sector leaders have no clear digital strategy, and half say they don’t have the right IT skills to deliver digital projects, according to a survey
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April 13, 2016
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Apr'16
Released documents show scale of Universal Credit problems before 'reset'
It took four years, several appeals and the persistence of project manager John Slater for the DWP to release documents relating to its Universal Credit programme
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April 12, 2016
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Apr'16
Banks see video banking as key to customer satisfaction
Video banking is set to take off over the next few years to improve the personal connection between banks and customers, according to research
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April 12, 2016
12
Apr'16
UK poised to lead global fintech sector, says Tech City chair Eileen Burbidge
Tech City chair and venture capital expert says the UK is in a position to become a world leader in financial services and sheds light on how cloud can provide failing firms with a stay of execution
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April 12, 2016
12
Apr'16
Network Rail announces Could IT Be You 2016 competition winner
UK rail network manager Network Rail announces the winner of the 2016 cohort of its IT talent competition
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April 11, 2016
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Apr'16
UCLH looks for strategic technology partner
University College London Hospital NHS Trust goes to tender strategic technology partner in a 10-year contract worth between £150m to £400m
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April 08, 2016
08
Apr'16
CIOs lack faith in IT’s ability to meet digital demands of business
VCE research suggests IT departments lack confidence in their ability to meet the digital demands of their organisation
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April 08, 2016
08
Apr'16
CIO Interview: Phil Pavitt, global CIO, Specsavers – Online not the only way
Specsavers CIO explains why the personal touch is as important as digital services for customers of health-related products
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April 08, 2016
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Apr'16
Interview: GDS CTO Liam Maxwell and deputy CTO Andy Beale
Government Digital Service’s Liam Maxwell and Andy Beale talk about the service’s future, its relationship with departments, tactical outsourcing extensions and lessons learned
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April 07, 2016
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Apr'16
Cargotec saves €2m by moving HR systems to the cloud
Cargo handling equipment manufacturer Cargotech reduces the cost of managing its 11,000 employees by moving HR systems to the cloud
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April 07, 2016
07
Apr'16
How an IT department in a portacabin supports UK’s biggest critical infrastructure project
The man in charge of the IT supporting the UK's largest critical infrastructure project – the redevelopment of London Bridge station – tells Computer Weekly about life in a portacabin
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April 06, 2016
06
Apr'16
Local Digital Coalition to advance local government digital projects
Organisation takes over from Department for Communities and Local Government’s local digital programme with the aim of delivering joined-up local services
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April 05, 2016
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Apr'16
Air France-KLM updates WAN to improve connectivity in emerging markets
Wide area network upgrade promises to help airline improve customer service and boost business
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April 05, 2016
05
Apr'16
Gender bias in tech could ‘die out over time’, says UCL senior network architect
Senior network architect at University College London Emma Cardinal-Richards discusses her career as a woman in IT and a dissolving of the “old guard”
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April 05, 2016
05
Apr'16
Nominations open: Most influential women in UK IT 2016
Computer Weekly’s 2016 awards for the most influential women in UK IT are now open for nominations
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April 04, 2016
04
Apr'16
EY invests heavily in Singapore IT expertise
New centres of excellence will offer business transformation strategy, cyber security, analytics and manufacturing capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region
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April 01, 2016
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Apr'16
Financial services regulator reveals backlog approving peer-to-peer lenders
There is a backlog of firms waiting for FCA approval to become authorised peer-to-peer lending platforms
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April 01, 2016
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Apr'16
Brits feel lack of digital skills holds firms back
Almost half of employers think UK firms would be more productive if there was a higher level of digital skills
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March 31, 2016
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Mar'16
DDoS attacks on universities normally performed by “disgruntled” students or employees
The majority of distributed denial of service attacks on universities are made by students or employees, says the head of infrastructure services at the University of London
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March 31, 2016
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Mar'16
CW500: How to make digital transformation a success
Digital transformation is not an easy feat and requires not just the right technology, but also the right investment, people and engagement
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March 31, 2016
31
Mar'16
Businesses should help shape graduates, says Hitachi Data Systems COO
Lynn Collier, COO of Hitachi Data Systems, wants businesses to collaborate with educational institutions to ensure young people gain the right skills
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March 30, 2016
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Mar'16
Hackers to probe engine control units amid emissions scandal
ICCT hires computer whizz-kids to find out who else besides Volkswagen uses ‘defeat devices’ in cars
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March 30, 2016
30
Mar'16
CIO interview: Retail’s past a poor guide to future, says Paul Coby of John Lewis
Paul Coby, IT director at John Lewis, believes retailers will need to move with changing customer patterns and demands to survive the omni-channel shift
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March 29, 2016
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Mar'16
Dell offloads services arm to fund EMC acquisition
Dell dumps its services business as it gets ready to take over EMC
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March 24, 2016
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Mar'16
The dawn of managed services in the Middle East
Managed services are on the up in the Middle East, with enterprises looking at ways to support critical infrastructures while they invest in new technologies
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March 24, 2016
24
Mar'16
BT says geography biggest barrier to finding apprentices
Telecoms provider BT says that skilled young people for apprenticeships are readily available, but that it struggles to find them outside of London
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March 24, 2016
24
Mar'16
Government delays digital strategy until EU referendum
The government has drafted Whitehall’s digital strategy – but will delay it until after local elections and the EU referendum, according to Ed Vaizey
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March 24, 2016
24
Mar'16
CIO interview: Martin Uudelepp, Fonus Group
The interim CIO of Swedish family law and funeral group Fonus tells Computer Weekly about his role as a “chaos pilot”
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March 24, 2016
24
Mar'16
The Israeli companies disrupting mobile technology
Israel's high-tech startups are developing innovative technology that will bring new capabilities to consumers and mobile phone operators
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March 23, 2016
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Mar'16
Danish utility NRGi goes offshore for IT platform transformation
Danish utilty NRGi has outsourced its IT to Indian services supplier Wipro as it attempts to transform its operations amid increased competition
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March 23, 2016
23
Mar'16
GDS preps guidance for third-party suppliers to deliver 'government as a platform'
Government Digital Service (GDS) chief insists "pragmatic extensions" to outsourcing contracts implies nothing permanent in push for "government as a platform" (GaaP)
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March 22, 2016
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Mar'16
Government indirect SME spending "fine”, says civil service chief John Manzoni
Civil service chief executive John Manzoni tells the public account committee (PAC) it is infeasible for government to deal with every SME supplier individually
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March 21, 2016
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Mar'16
Rural Payments Agency plans to issue second-wave technology tender
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) looks to procure several systems – including an identity management system, infrastructure and HR system
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March 21, 2016
21
Mar'16
Britain to pay billions for monster internet surveillance network
New questions raised about Britain’s snoopers’ charter after Denmark abandons its own UK-style surveillance programme for a second time
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March 18, 2016
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Mar'16
PAC disappointed by Major Projects Authority’s lack of impact
The Public Accounts Committee is concerned that the newly formed Infrastructure and Projects Authority will weaken project scrutiny and become a “champion for government projects”
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March 18, 2016
18
Mar'16
CIO interview: Stuart Birrell, Heathrow Airport
Heathrow’s CIO is working to future-proof the airport, using technology to improve the passenger experience, reduce environmental impact and build a new operational model
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March 17, 2016
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Mar'16
CIO interview: Charlotta Nyström, Kemira
Finnish chemical industry group CIO sees networking with other CIOs as an essential part of her job