News
Information technology (IT) in Poland
-
April 19, 2016
19
Apr'16
European Commission to create €6.7bn continent-wide cloud for scientists
The European Commission hopes initiative will pave the way for greater collaboration between European research teams
-
April 14, 2016
14
Apr'16
Data protection law sails through European Parliament
The European Union’s new General Data Protection Regulation has successfully passed through the European Parliament
-
April 12, 2016
12
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
-
April 05, 2016
05
Apr'16
UK and European firms invest in data protection ahead of GDPR
European firms are set to invest in data protection in 2016, with enforcement of the EU General Data Protection Regulation just two years away, Computer Weekly’s IT priorities survey shows
-
April 04, 2016
04
Apr'16
EU cyber security agency urges action to avoid crisis
EU countries lack a harmonised framework to respond to the challenges of a large-scale cyber incident, according to a report by security agency Enisa
-
April 04, 2016
04
Apr'16
Digital Single Market: European Commission warned not to over-regulate online platforms
Ministers from 11 EU member states warn European Commission off over-regulating use of online platforms during the creation of the Digital Single Market
-
March 31, 2016
31
Mar'16
European Union GDPR data rules prompt cyber security review
Isolated legacy security systems are a big cyber security risk – but the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) could change that, says Palo Alto Networks
-
March 24, 2016
24
Mar'16
Dutch creativity and pragmatism attracts IT companies to Amsterdam
An appealing lifestyle and the largest internet exchange in the world combine to make Amsterdam a great place to set up an IT company
-
March 21, 2016
21
Mar'16
The cyber threat to eastern European enterprises
Organisations in eastern Europe are targets for cyber criminals and although they are aware of it, they often fail to protect themselves against it
-
March 18, 2016
18
Mar'16
What does the IT sector think of the UK potentially leaving the EU?
The referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union is fast approaching and the country’s IT sector is taking sides
-
March 17, 2016
17
Mar'16
Which IT services suppliers are European businesses most satisfied with?
TCS has won top spot for European customer satisfaction for the third year running, according to Whitelane Research
-
March 15, 2016
15
Mar'16
UK outsourcing sector wants to remain in a reformed EU
A survey of UK outsourcing companies reveals that three quarters of all respondents want to remain in a reformed European Union (EU)
-
March 11, 2016
11
Mar'16
Ex-Cabinet Office rep claims ‘simple’ tender rewrite could open up G-Cloud to Europe
Former Cabinet Office Crown representative says a simple rework of the G-Cloud tender could open up the procurement hub to public-sector buyers across the EU
-
March 04, 2016
04
Mar'16
Legal spears fly at Privacy Shield
Police Scotland is investigating the implications of the end of Safe Harbour. Service providers must comply with UK law, regardless of where they are based
-
February 29, 2016
29
Feb'16
European Commission releases legal details of EU-US Privacy Shield
EC claims the publication of legal texts and written assurances marks the start of the new-look data-sharing agreement coming into force
-
February 23, 2016
23
Feb'16
CGI to provide insurance sector with weather information service
CGI develops a proof of concept for a system that would use huge volumes of data from weather forecasting supercomputers to help insurance companies plan ahead
-
February 17, 2016
17
Feb'16
University of Greenwich data breach highlights the dangers of insider threats
A personal data breach at the University of Greenwich highlights the repercussions for organisations that fail to review what they publish online
-
February 16, 2016
16
Feb'16
Mobile apps could put an end to ‘hated’ staff appraisals
Josh Bersin, founder of Bersin by Deloitte, reveals the top HR technology trends for 2016
-
February 16, 2016
16
Feb'16
UK police reports good progress on fighting cyber crime globally
International law enforcement collaboration around cyber crime is making progress, says National Cyber Crime Unit deputy director Sarah Goodall
-
February 16, 2016
16
Feb'16
EU managers need to up cyber security collaboration, study finds
There is still much work to be done in the area of collaboration and sharing responsibility when it comes to preventing data breaches, a study has found
-
February 15, 2016
15
Feb'16
Spy bill review fails to address all issues, says cyber expert
UK parliament’s Joint Committee review fails to address issues of collateral damage and business protection by spy agencies, says cyber security expert
-
February 12, 2016
12
Feb'16
Amnesty International joins calls for UK spy law changes
Amnesty International urges the UK government to re-draft its Investigatory Powers Bill to restore public confidence through proper judicial oversight
-
February 11, 2016
11
Feb'16
Social engineering is top hacking method, survey shows
Social engineering tops the list of popular hacking methods, underlining the need for continuous monitoring, according to security firm Balabit
-
February 11, 2016
11
Feb'16
TechUK calls on government to take reports on spy laws seriously
Government must address the fundamental concerns raised by expert witnesses, MPs and Lords about the draft Investigatory Powers Bill, says TechUK
-
February 11, 2016
11
Feb'16
Surveillance bill needs more work, says joint parliamentary committee
Important clarity is lacking in a number of areas in the draft UK surveillance bill, says the joint parliamentary committee appointed to examine it
-
February 09, 2016
09
Feb'16
ISC calls for more clarity in planned surveillance bill
Parliamentary committee overseeing the UK intelligence community wants greater clarity on intrusive powers granted by the draft Investigatory Powers Bill
-
February 09, 2016
09
Feb'16
BCS calls for criminalisation of reckless data disclosure
The BCS believes criminalising reckless disclosure would reassure the public in how data is managed under planned surveillance laws
-
February 08, 2016
08
Feb'16
EC awards first cloud contracts to Accenture, Atos, BT and IBM
The European Commission has revealed details of the suppliers that have secured a place on the three Lots making up its Cloud I framework
-
February 08, 2016
08
Feb'16
Bulk data collection unnecessary for surveillance, says cyber expert
Opting for bulk data collection and other intrusive surveillance overlooks other means available that do not involve collateral damage to businesses and innocent people, says cyber expert
-
February 05, 2016
05
Feb'16
EU-US Privacy Shield: Can written assurances adequately protect EU data from US snoops?
Privacy campaigners have been quick to question whether Safe Harbour’s replacement will be looked on favourably by the European Court of Justice
-
February 04, 2016
04
Feb'16
IoT risks raise concerns among IT specialists in central and eastern Europe
The internet of things is gaining momentum in central and eastern Europe, but IT professionals have worries over security
-
February 04, 2016
04
Feb'16
Insurance giant RSA outsources to Wipro
Insurance group takes on infrastructure as a service from Indian supplier Wipro in a bid to consolidate its European IT
-
February 02, 2016
02
Feb'16
EC confirms EU-US Privacy Shield to replace Safe Harbour data-sharing agreement
The European Commission (EC) confirms it has negotiated a replacement for Safe Harbour, and expects it to come into force in three months
-
February 01, 2016
01
Feb'16
Irish row over Safe Harbour deepens
Ireland faces legal challenge over the independence of its data commissioner, in wake of the scrapping of the Safe Harbour data protection agreement
-
January 28, 2016
28
Jan'16
Business urged to take action on data privacy
Security professionals use Data Protection Day to encourage businesses to do more to protect personal data
-
January 25, 2016
25
Jan'16
Manage cyber risk for business benefit, says industry expert
Cyber risk management can add business benefit while improving security, says Digital Policy Alliance advisory panel member Philip Virgo
-
January 25, 2016
25
Jan'16
Google pays HMRC £130m in tax deal
Google is to pay more UK tax in line with new rules – £130m, said to cover the last 10 years – but denies any wrongdoing in the past
-
January 22, 2016
22
Jan'16
Amazon to create 2,500 UK jobs in Europe-wide recruitment drive
Online retailer has set out plans to recruit staff across all areas of its business in 2016
-
January 20, 2016
20
Jan'16
Young high-earners driving fintech revolution
Consumers are quickly adopting fintech products and services, with young high-earners leading the charge
-
January 20, 2016
20
Jan'16
PwC acquires Polish cloud consultancy for European operation
PwC is buying Poland-based IT services firm Outbox to build its cloud skills and resources across Europe
-
January 19, 2016
19
Jan'16
Digital Single Market must be adopted without delay, says EU parliament
MEPs pass resolution urging the EU to adopt Digital Single Market proposals and enact new protections for consumers as soon as possible
-
January 19, 2016
19
Jan'16
UK IT and business process outsourcing plummeted in 2015, show ISG figures
The amount of money UK organisations spent on IT and business process outsourcing fell sharply in 2015, compared to the previous year
-
January 19, 2016
19
Jan'16
Migration recommendations could hike the cost of Indian IT services
Government recommendations to tighten up the rules around overseas workers in the UK could increase IT costs for businesses
-
January 13, 2016
13
Jan'16
Visibility key to stopping cyber adversaries, says security veteran
Companies are beginning to accept that they will be compromised, so the demand is growing to know just how often and how deep, says ForeScout CEO Michael DeCesare
-
January 13, 2016
13
Jan'16
Polish city builds network to manage smart public transport systems
The city of Rzeszow in Poland is building a microwave data transmission platform to manage transport systems in a smart city project
-
January 13, 2016
13
Jan'16
Firms can monitor employees’ online chats, EU court rules
Human rights court says it is not unreasonable for employers to want to verify that staff are completing their professional tasks during working hours
-
January 12, 2016
12
Jan'16
St Claraspital deploys virtual desktops to boost staff efficiency
St Claraspital took home the prize for best desktop virtualisation project at the 2015 Best of VMworld Europe User Awards – and this is why...
-
January 11, 2016
11
Jan'16
Taking a closer look at the Milton Keynes smart city project
The "MK: Smart" project took home the Best of Show prize at the recent VMworld Europe show in Barcelona – and this is why...
-
January 11, 2016
11
Jan'16
Top priorities for Nordic CIOs in 2016
What are the main priorities for CIOs in the Nordic region this year? Computer Weekly asks some of the region’s experts
-
January 07, 2016
07
Jan'16
European police smash ATM malware gang
Cyber criminals caused substantial losses across Europe by using Tyupkin malware to access ATM cash cassettes