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November 05, 2014
05
Nov'14
Why national roaming may not be the answer to mobile not-spots
Industry suggests alternative strategies as government threatens to force mobile operators to allow national roaming
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November 04, 2014
04
Nov'14
Government asks for more information on digital currencies
The government has released a Call for Information to invite views on the benefits and risks of digital currencies
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October 30, 2014
30
Oct'14
Problems surface as first users attempt to use Gov.uk Verify
Problems have surfaced as users try to use Gov.uk Verify to prove their identities
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October 24, 2014
24
Oct'14
Amazon reports tough quarter despite sales increase
Amazon reported a 20% year-on-year increase in third-quarter sales to $20.58bn, but also posted a net loss of $437m
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October 21, 2014
21
Oct'14
Government releases social media guidance for civil servants
New social media guidelines for civil servants have been released by the Cabinet Office
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October 20, 2014
20
Oct'14
Disney spreads the magic through wearable technology
The Walt Disney Company is using wearable technology to improve customer experience and engage with visitors
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October 20, 2014
20
Oct'14
Forget devices, we still need signal, says WWF IT director
Organisations such as the WWF are still trying to focus on sufficient connectivity for remote workers says WWF director of ICT services, Linda Humphrey.
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October 16, 2014
16
Oct'14
Cope could be the future of mobility, says BBC technology chief
A corporate-owned, personally enabled (Cope) implementation could be the best option for mobility plans in the future
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October 16, 2014
16
Oct'14
Comic Relief’s digital challenge: talent, data and the No Make-Up Selfie
Social media campaigns such as the No Make-Up Selfie and the Ice Bucket Challenge threaten charities such as Comic Relief with their digital reach
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October 15, 2014
15
Oct'14
B&Q launches online kitchen planning and design tool
The DIY retailer debuts its B&Q Spaces planning and design tool which allows customers to plan their kitchen, bathroom and bedroom projects online
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October 13, 2014
13
Oct'14
Embedded SIMs key to unlocking internet of things
GSMA’s eUICC Embedded SIM Specification will help M2M communications and the IoT become mainstream, say analysts
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October 09, 2014
09
Oct'14
PC shipments remain steady as market segments shift
PC sales in the third quarter of 2014 declined by just 0.5% year-on-year according to research firm Gartner
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October 09, 2014
09
Oct'14
Housing associations launch shared internet service from BT
BT promises housing association tenants lower internet costs through new scheme
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October 08, 2014
08
Oct'14
Retailers buy into Zapp mobile wallet
Large retailers such as Sainsbury’s and House of Fraser will allow customers to pay using the Zapp mobile wallet service.
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October 07, 2014
07
Oct'14
Timberland focuses on online customer experience
After internationalising its e-commerce offering across Europe, Timberland's next priority is refining its online experience
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October 07, 2014
07
Oct'14
Mothercare uses mobile to engage with customers, not just to sell
Mothercare is continuing to use mobile to improve customer service and engage with users
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October 02, 2014
02
Oct'14
CIO interview: Ben Hine, technology director, UKTV
UKTV director Ben Hine says every piece of the company's technology has been replaced over the last four years
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October 02, 2014
02
Oct'14
Oracle OpenWorld 2014: Lloyd's Register goes mobile with Oracle
Lloyd’s Register Group tells delegates at the Oracle OpenWorld 2014 conference how it developed a mobile working application for clients and staff
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September 30, 2014
30
Sep'14
Oracle OpenWorld 2014: Toms expands global e-commerce
Footwear retailer Toms relaunches e-commerce websites with Oracle platform to grow and improve customer experience
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September 26, 2014
26
Sep'14
Visa loses mobility director to Apple
Mary Carol Harris, former director of mobile for Visa Europe, has left the firm to take up a position at Apple
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September 25, 2014
25
Sep'14
Councils and Countryside Alliance back Vodafone rural 3G plan
Local councils and the Countryside Alliance lend support to Vodafone’s Rural Open Sure Signal programme for rural broadband
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September 24, 2014
24
Sep'14
BlackBerry Passport delivers a real keyboard and high-res screen to business
BlackBerry has introduced its Passport smartphone featuring a 4.5in hi-res screen, a qwerty keyboard and 13MP camera
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September 24, 2014
24
Sep'14
Lloyds creates online appointment booking in attempt to save branches
Lloyds Bank has introduced a system which allows customers to book in-branch appointments online
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September 18, 2014
18
Sep'14
Customer loyalty biggest challenge for banks
Banks have cited customer loyalty as their main concern, according to a survey by financial services firm Temenos
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September 15, 2014
15
Sep'14
CIO interview: Stephen Hale, head of digital, Department of Health
“I want to make digital less of a novelty,” says the Department of Health’s head of digital Stephen Hale
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September 15, 2014
15
Sep'14
Clarks shoes steps into digital
Shoe manufacturer Clarks is replacing its legacy e-commerce sites with a global cloud-based system next month
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September 12, 2014
12
Sep'14
Retailers need to adopt ‘fail fast’ attitude to technology
Retailers experimenting with digital technologies must take a “fail fast” approach so they can deliver new innovations quickly
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September 11, 2014
11
Sep'14
Boots to roll out real-time stock visibility in coming weeks
Health and beauty retailer, Alliance Boots, is about to roll out real-time stock visibility to its stores and customers using SAP Hana
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September 11, 2014
11
Sep'14
John Lewis sales reflect omni-channel growth
John Lewis and Waitrose have attributed an increase in sales and customers to their growing omni-channel offerings
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September 10, 2014
10
Sep'14
UK retailers must invest more in digital technologies
The UK’s biggest retailers are ‘under-investing’ in in-store digital technologies
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August 29, 2014
29
Aug'14
Brighton & Hove Albion deploys free Wi-Fi at Amex Stadium
Brighton & Hove Albion picks The Cloud and Ruckus to supply a new Wi-Fi solution at the American Express Community Stadium
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August 29, 2014
29
Aug'14
Tesco to reduce IT spend in a bid to cut costs
Supermarket giant Tesco has announced that it will be cutting costs from its IT budget to save money
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August 28, 2014
28
Aug'14
Government appoints former Credit Suisse CIO as deputy CTO
The government has appointed former Credit Suisse CIO Magnus Falk as its new deputy chief technology officer (CTO)
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August 28, 2014
28
Aug'14
Surface Pro 3: An enterprise IT review
The latest version of Microsoft's Surface Pro tablet is the company's most compelling alternative to Apple. But how does it fit into corporate IT?
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August 27, 2014
27
Aug'14
Government sees 820,000 voters register online
Over one million UK citizens have registered to vote over the last two months, with around 820,000 opting for a new online registration service
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August 20, 2014
20
Aug'14
PayPal launches one-touch payment technology for mobile apps
PayPal and Braintree have launched an open beta for developers to allow app makers to accept PayPal payments with one touch
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August 18, 2014
18
Aug'14
CIO Interview: Hugh Fahy, CIO, Net-A-Porter
“I like to emphasis the ‘I’ bit in CIO,” says Hugh Fahy, chief information officer of the Net-A-Porter Group
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August 14, 2014
14
Aug'14
Click and collect drives e-commerce growth for Asda
Shoppers at Asda are continuing to choose to buy their groceries online and pick them up in-store
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August 14, 2014
14
Aug'14
Amazon launches credit card reader for small businesses
Amazon has launched a card reader and mobile app for small businesses
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August 13, 2014
13
Aug'14
Company Magazine ditches print to go online only
The womens’ monthly publication Company Magazine has announced it will become a standalone digital brand from October
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August 11, 2014
11
Aug'14
USB-connected devices present cyber vulnerabilities
Connecting devices to computers using a USB port could lead to security breaches, say Berlin-based researchers
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August 07, 2014
07
Aug'14
Manchester has the second largest Wi-Fi network in the UK
The city of Manchester is now home to the second largest Wi-Fi network in the country as it completes a network extension
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August 05, 2014
05
Aug'14
BT Business brings 4G to SMEs
BT Business has launched a range of plans for small businesses that include free access to 4G and unlimited BT Wi-Fi
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August 04, 2014
04
Aug'14
Contactless payments continue to rise
Contactless transactions have increased by 189% since May 2013, according to Visa Europe.
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July 31, 2014
31
Jul'14
IT needs to improve network infrastructure for future of retail
IT departments need to up their game and improve networks for the retail sector which is on the brink of massive technology change
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July 18, 2014
18
Jul'14
BBC 4G broadcast research wins support of Huawei and EE
BBC Research and Development has teamed up with Huawei and EE to explore the role of 4G mobile networking in the future of broadcasting
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July 18, 2014
18
Jul'14
Microsoft ditches Android after four-month fling
Microsoft pulls the plug on its short-lived Nokia X Android devices as it prepares to make 18,000 employees redundant
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July 17, 2014
17
Jul'14
BBC News commits to digital investment amid loss of 220 jobs
BBC News has announced a restructure where it will invest more into digital transformation and original journalism.
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July 16, 2014
16
Jul'14
IBM partners with Apple to deliver enterprise services for iOS
IBM has given Apple a major boost in the enterprise, through a partnership that will see it provide services and software for iOS
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July 15, 2014
15
Jul'14
iPhones not a security threat to China, says Apple
Apple has denied allegations that location-tracking iPhone features pose a threat to China’s national security