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July 06, 2021
06
Jul'21
Gulf hospitals flock to digital health to manage lifestyle diseases
The Middle East is accelerating its take-up of digital healthcare technologies following lessons learned in the Covid-19 pandemic
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June 25, 2021
25
Jun'21
Windows 11: It’s more than a repositioned Start button
Microsoft has tried to grab the headlines with the latest incarnation of its desktop operating system, sporting a repositioned Start button and updated icons
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June 07, 2021
07
Jun'21
EC launches digital identity framework
The European digital identity will be available to citizens, residents and businesses across the EU, and member states will offer digital identity wallets on a national level
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May 18, 2021
18
May'21
Shift to digital remittances helps sector retain transaction value
Global remittance volumes and value was more resilient than expected over the past year, partly as a result of the take-up of fintech services
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April 28, 2021
28
Apr'21
Norway’s agritech innovators are ready to expand to pastures new
A tech startup industry aimed at modernising farming is making hay in Norway and laying down roots in other countries
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April 27, 2021
27
Apr'21
Apple OS updates patch multiple security holes
The much-heralded release of the privacy-centric iOS 14.5 also brings patches for multiple CVEs, and users of Apple smartphones, tablets and notebooks are best advised to update as soon as possible
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March 29, 2021
29
Mar'21
TSB Smart Agent integrated into mobile banking app
TSB has integrated a smart agent, developed to relieve pressure on its contact centres during the Covid-19 pandemic, into its mobile app
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February 26, 2021
26
Feb'21
It’s now or never for UK fintech, government told
The UK government faces a ‘now or never’ moment if it wants financial technology to play a central role in the economy for years to come
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February 26, 2021
26
Feb'21
Nordic startups strive to fuel international e-commerce transformation
Nordic startups are developing technology for retailers that want to improve the customer experience when buying online
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February 26, 2021
26
Feb'21
Huawei opens developer lab in Singapore
Huawei’s Digix lab will provide software development resources to those who are building mobile apps for Huawei’s mobile platform
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February 24, 2021
24
Feb'21
Vaccine passports prove an ethical minefield
Privacy campaigners warn that vaccine passports may turn out to be discriminatory and invasive, while technologists agree careful consideration must be given to their design
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February 02, 2021
02
Feb'21
Nordic countries dominate European online banking take-up
Nordics dominate online banking take-up in Europe, but the UK is not far behind
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January 27, 2021
27
Jan'21
Yorkshire Building Society migrating application development to improve customer satisfaction
Yorkshire Building Society is moving to new application development platform to support the creation of customer-friendly online services
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January 14, 2021
14
Jan'21
Numbers stack up for UK open banking three years on
Three years have passed since open banking regulations came into force and momentum is gathering
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January 13, 2021
13
Jan'21
Covid-19 immunity passport tests to begin in UK
A Covid-19 immunity and vaccination passport developed by two UK firms and backed by Innovate UK has entered the live testing phase
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November 30, 2020
30
Nov'20
IT Priorities: APAC enterprises readying recovery budget
Enterprises in Asia-Pacific are investing in cloud and other key technologies to not only survive but thrive in the post-pandemic world
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November 26, 2020
26
Nov'20
Robots taking jobs, but creating careers
Robotic process automation developers tell Computer Weekly about the job they never expected to be doing
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November 23, 2020
23
Nov'20
Finnish finance giant pilots fingerprint payments
OP Financial introduces biometric security technology to enable higher-value payments to be made safely using contactless cards
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October 21, 2020
21
Oct'20
Trump and Biden campaign apps easy targets for cyber criminals
You don’t need a stellar IQ to exploit the dangerous StrandHogg Android vulnerability, and users of both Donald Trump’s and Joe Biden’s mobile apps are at risk of falling victim to it
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October 21, 2020
21
Oct'20
How Malaysia’s Selangor state is tapping cloud
Malaysian state has built a cloud-based payment services platform for citizens and is looking to tap cloud-based analytics to upgrade its surveillance cameras, among other cloud computing initiatives
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October 19, 2020
19
Oct'20
London’s fintechs continue to attract investment
The capital’s fintechs continue to attract large volumes of venture capital funds despite the global economic slowdown
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October 12, 2020
12
Oct'20
Software AG caught in double extortion ransomware hit
Data stolen from prominent German software company by Clop ransomware gang appears on the dark web
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October 08, 2020
08
Oct'20
5G to fore as Vodafone, Immense join Midlands Future Mobility
UK telco and simulation platform provider join project to accelerate the development of cutting-edge transport technologies
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September 29, 2020
29
Sep'20
Over two million Brits using open banking
Data shows more than two million people in the UK are now taking control of their financial data through open banking
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September 03, 2020
03
Sep'20
How Certis is digitising security operations
Certis has developed more than 50 applications in a year to help employees do their jobs better and has set up an AI centre to tap the potential of robotics and video analytics in security
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August 18, 2020
18
Aug'20
Reports Oracle to enter TikTok bidding war
Oracle may be about to make a bid to acquire the US operations of TikTok from its Chinese parent ByteDance, according to the FT
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August 11, 2020
11
Aug'20
Citrix users urged to patch five XenMobile CVEs
Patches are available for CVEs 2020-8208 through 8212 and should be installed as soon as possible
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August 11, 2020
11
Aug'20
Hospitality sector is failing on contact-tracing obligations
Cyber security experts urge the government to do more to help small hospitality businesses improve their contact-tracing data-handling practices
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August 07, 2020
07
Aug'20
TikTok to be banned in US in 45 days
Trump says his Executive Orders against Chinese mobile apps are in the interests of dealing with a national emergency
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August 04, 2020
04
Aug'20
Nordic enterprises look for SAP price reductions as they navigate Covid-19
Businesses in the Nordics are using SAP Cloud Platform to address Covid-19 challenges and are also seeking price reductions
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July 28, 2020
28
Jul'20
UK government aims fintech industry at Africa
UK government is building fintech relationships with developing countries, beginning with a pilot programme in Africa
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July 15, 2020
15
Jul'20
HSBC chooses AWS for public cloud business operations
HSBC will use a cloud platform from Amazon Web Services across its business operations to accelerate its public cloud use
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July 10, 2020
10
Jul'20
Facebook iOS SDK flaw linked to onset of Spotify app outage blighting Apple device users
Apple device users are reporting usability issues with the Spotify app, which coincides with the onset of a partial outage affecting the Facebook iOS SDK
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July 08, 2020
08
Jul'20
Swisscom taps Hitachi to improve network-based customer service
Pentaho product helps business customer service reps of Switzerland’s largest telecommunications company and leading IT services provider provide better, faster service through centralised hub
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July 07, 2020
07
Jul'20
UK contact-tracing app development leaders fail to reveal launch date
Described as not being a silver bullet on its own, the UK’s contact-tracing app is also a silver bullet that won’t be fired any time soon, as leaders of development project struggle to convince Lords committee of progress to date
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July 06, 2020
06
Jul'20
Radius aims to get ahead of the curve with new telecoms division
Converged technology, mobile and fixed line telecoms provider’s new division aims to help companies get the ‘smartest approach’ to their operations
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June 25, 2020
25
Jun'20
Verizon and Digital Catapult create enterprise 5G accelerator programme
Venture will enable retail and brand partners to work directly with UK startups and tech innovators to explore 5G-enabled solutions
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June 18, 2020
18
Jun'20
EE, Nokia claim first for 4G LTE air-to-ground network for emergency services
Air-to-ground network uses commercial 4G LTE, enabling emergency services personnel to rely on uninterrupted communications throughout UK
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June 03, 2020
03
Jun'20
US senator implores UK legislators to ban Huawei from telecoms networks
US senator tells committee of MPs that deployment of Huawei in UK 5G phone networks would have been the equivalent of allowing Russia to build submarines during the Cold War
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June 02, 2020
02
Jun'20
Revved-up electric vehicle market to drive associated connected services to 270% growth
Projected end of sales of petrol-engined cars set to propel higher adoption of electric vehicles and generate boom in connected vehicle tech to $378m by 2024.
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May 29, 2020
29
May'20
Wireless Broadband Alliance calls for single global Wi-Fi network
Global wireless ecosystem consortium unveils WBA OpenRoaming to offer automatic and secure connection of billions of devices to millions of Wi-Fi networks
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May 20, 2020
20
May'20
Coronavirus: Bahrain sees fintech take-up surge amid Covid-19 crisis
Covid-19 has spurred the use of financial technology in Bahrain, which could boost the industry in the country and wider Gulf region
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May 06, 2020
06
May'20
Cash use to go below 5% of total spending in Middle East
Banks expect a rapid reduction of the use of cash in the region
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April 28, 2020
28
Apr'20
NHSX on track for May launch of Covid-19 contact-tracing app but challenges remain
Leading UK scientific experts assure MPs that much-anticipated application will be ready for launch in May but concede that challenges exist on achieving meaningful uptake
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April 27, 2020
27
Apr'20
Australia’s CovidSafe app debuts, source codes to follow
Australia’s contact tracing app has been downloaded more than 1.1 million times, even as privacy concerns linger on
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April 23, 2020
23
Apr'20
5,400% growth forecast for enterprises using WhatsApp Business APIs
Unprecedented and extraordinary growth forecast for business version of WhatsApp, with growth from just 992 to 55,000 users expected over the next five years
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April 17, 2020
17
Apr'20
EU warns no compromise on privacy as NHS clashes with tech firms on contact tracing
EU and UK regulators express data privacy concerns days after Silicon Valley giants announce collaboration on contact-tracing apps to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus
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April 16, 2020
16
Apr'20
Coronavirus shines spotlight on mobile connectivity
Mobile operators in Asia-Pacific are playing their part in the fight against Covid-19, even as some of them are facing roadblocks in rolling out 5G networks
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April 02, 2020
02
Apr'20
Coronavirus: Three tips to maintain remote productivity
As the lockdown continues, businesses are having to make use of remote working technologies. We investigate
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March 24, 2020
24
Mar'20
Coronavirus: Fintechs create Covid Credit to help self-employed prove income loss
Financial technology professionals have created a tool that will support self-employed people claiming financial relief from the government during the Covid-19 pandemic